I understand the tactical aspects of diving, and the possible advantage that can be gained. I've got a bigger problem with the effects of the post-game comments. If you are going to cheat (and diving is against the LOTG), maintain your innocence through the press conference. The next time that Freddy hits the ground in the penalty area, what are the odds that the referee is going to call it his way. If you've publicly proclaimed your intent to "put the referee in a tough position," chances are the referee is not going to make the call your way. If however you consistently try to sell the fact that you are hacked every time you touch the ball in the box, and the referees are not protecting you, you may be able to convince one ref to see it your way.
Either way, I'm still not going to coach it as a tactical set piece.
For what it's worth, I read the quote in the newspaper, but it's not on the US Soccer website. Perhaps the organization didn't feel it was appropriate either.
