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Originally posted by PAblue87
A quick update of the situation:
Just had are first rules meeting since the decision. PIAA has stated that ODDI may coach on the field during live play, and as umpires, we are not allowed to confine him to the dugout. We have also been notified that our umpire association is waived of all liability if an accident or injury should happen as a result of Oddi being on the field.
Also, no other coaches with crutches or other artificial devices are allowed on the field.
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Fair enough. It couldn't be made any clearer than that! A decision that Mr Oddi as an individual is considered capable of remaining out of harms way, a waiver of any liability to the umpire for letting him be there, and a specific direction that this single ruling isn't a blanket precedent for others with similar implements. No problems. Play ball!
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I think I might add a private congratulatory welcome and an admonition to Mr Oddi, the first time on my diamond, that I expected him to be particularly vigilant and alert while in the coach's box, for all our sakes. While I agree that might be construed as discriminatory, I believe it would equally be in the interests of other disabled coaches to ensure that Mr Oddi doesn't let them down by being careless while working his position.}
[Edited by Warren Willson on Mar 28th, 2001 at 01:10 AM]