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Originally posted by Tim C
Joe Brinkman (and John McSherry -RIP) said that the DAY Joe West graduated from umpire school he could have worked in the Major Leagues.
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You might be right, they said he
could have.
But, he didn't. He had to put in the time in minor league and then work his way up to major league.
There are a lot of D1 guys out there who probably shouldn't be but many of them are having to work their way through.
I remember having to do that and it was so frustrating.
And then you have to deal with the coaches so much in D1, they have way too much influence over who works their games.
Of course, I haven't worked college since the early 90's so things may be different, but I would bet they haven't changed a bit.
Coaches at that level want to have some pull with the umpires.
Speaking of umpires, I like Brinkman. He doesnt' put up with anything at all. Joe West, is well known, but doesn't get too much of the acolades that are so prevalent today.
Thanks
David