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Originally posted by Ump20
Dennis,
I cannot speak for Carl but I would suspect that is the last thing he would want. Most know that by profession Carl spent many years as a teacher. I think he sees himself in that same light as an "umpire mentor". The last thing a good teacher wants is for you to accept what they say just because of their credentials. I think what Carl, Warren and others get upset about is when their theories, rulings, or opinions are dismissed outright or challenged merely because of who presented them. Carl's posts are the first ones I read on any Board and I would not oppose them without "doing my homework". Jim Simms/NYC [/B]
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Well, I didn't mean for that statement to sound so severe, but it seems that some people won't accept official interpretations unless they come out in print from an offical source. Carl has relayed a number of "official" rulings that he has received via phone call or e-mail, yet some people choose not to accept these as "official". Carl does distinguish between official interpretations, authoritative opinions, and his own suggestions (at least he does in the BRD). I doubt he'd want every umpire to live and breathe as he does, but I assume he'd at least want everyone to accept and enforce offical rulings, even if it contradicts what's in OBR or what they feel the rule should be. It's OK to formulate opinions, just don't do it on someone else's time when on the field.
Dennis