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Originally posted by scottk_61
Mike,
I know you have good intentions but many of the ASA people are doing exactly what is descibed in the column.
It isn't right but it happens all the time.
Lets face it, ASA isn't the only organization that does this, but ASA is loosing ground in many areas and is cutting off its own nose to spite its face.
I know umpires who missed out on the ISA Worlds because they worked an ASA or NSA event.
Same goes for umpires who are supposed to get an ASA National when they work for one of the other alphabets.
Caa Caa happens, unfortunately too many commissioners and UIC's only want to protect their territory instead of using common sense.
Sure, some get challenged with the FICA and Comp issues, but the umpire is still cut and working for opposing organizations.
Only now that ASA,NSA,ISA,AFA,USSSA,etc or whom ever is out more qualified umpires.
In theory we all know it is bad, in reality.......common as dirt.
[Edited by scottk_61 on Feb 27th, 2005 at 06:52 PM]
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Okay, let's try this one. What organization trains most of the better umpires?
There is no question that umpires are ICs and can do what they please. However, like it or not, there is also no entitlement here either.
I know of umpires which I have trained who will not work ASA tournaments, but will suck up PONY, NSA, etc. in a heart beat. Why? Because most of them are lazy umpires who only see the green, wear what THEY please and work the games in the manner THEY see fit, organization be damned.
All I've ever asked is that when I need umpires, they give me the same consideration that they expect from me. Unfortunately, there are too many umpires that believe it is all about them, and the street runs one-way. Luckily, I don't need those umpires as much as they believe, but the day will come that I may and what do you think I will get in return for all the training, clinics, schools and phone calls I receive all hours of the day and night? Not a damn thing. BTW, other than a $15 charge for the DASA State Umpire School, all training in Delaware is free of charge.
And then, to top all of that, these same umpires whine about not being sent away to work Nationals. Forget the fact they refuse to go to a National School. Forget the fact that their idea of attending a clinic is signing in and bull****ting for 3 hours in a local bar. Forget the fact that they even ask me for an opinion about a play encountered working for an opposing organization and I'll do the best to give them an intelligent answer.
I don't agree with what some commissioners and UICs do (BTW, I know as a fact that some of these UICs take that stand at the direction of their commissioners), but unless you've stood on this side of the fence, you are speaking without full knowledge of a good part of the discussion.
I do not believe or operate in a vindictive manner toward umpires like this, but if you put yourselves in the shoes of people responsible for getting umpires to work Championship Play, you may have a different opinion.