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Originally Posted by Mountaincoach
Out of position and becomes a part of the play, literally doesn't even think about the runner coming home, gets knocked down and spun around with his eyes pointed in the opposite direction, and then apparently listens to a player who is slapping the plate and proclaiming she is safe (never mind the obvious tag that he missed seconds earlier). Makes an incorrect safe call (because she said so apparently), gets up, and walks off the field knowing he completely missed the entire play. I gotta hand it to the two field umpires--they certainly didn't break the "rule" and walked off with their heads down. You guys need to understand one thing--these viral videos are going to continue to explode in popularity. When will the motivation to get the call right become more important than the autonomy of the officials and the "dignity of the game"?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wki_xonoTJQ
Softball Umpire, Knocked Over By Slide, Calls Safe | FloSoftball |
I bet you win every game you coach, right?
Or would those just be the mistake-free games?
Shit happens and yes, the PU made a mental, albeit serious, error in mechanics. Yes, it MAY have affected the outcome of the game, but if you can believe you can point to one call that cost your team a game, you didn't play good enough to win.
And I, too, believe the BUs would have little to offer from 70'+ away with a poor, if any, angle. It is unfortunate, but a "safe" ruling was all that was available since you don't call what you don't see.
I can pretty much guarantee this umpire feels worse than anyone else about this incident.