While I agree with the opinions on the broadcasters, I must say I was mightily impressed with the skill and competitiveness demonstrated by the teams in the WCWS. I got hooked and watched every single game they televised. My wife thought I was nuts LOL
It is a particular shame that the commentators failed to explain the calls adequately, since in this sport unlike some others, calls are not announced to the audience. If the commentators get it wrong, then the spectator is left to his/her own devices to figure out what happened. I thought the umpries did a fine job overall.
The commentary was like having 3-4 "color" guys in the booth without a competent "play-by-play" man....sorta like having 4 Don Merediths and no Al Michaels.....hopefully, as everyone here says, next year they will leaven the booth with some real experience along with the 'fluff'
Overall, I'm sold! So where do I go to be a softball umpire?
