[GarthB]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by PeteBooth

If the NCAA wanted this called all year how come it wasn't. What, wait until game 900th and then start calling it.

This was covered in bulletins sent to NCAA umpires during the season. It did NOT come our "until the 900th game."

Also, if it was indeed an NCAA Pre-requisite how come all the blues at approx the same time were not calling a balk. The PU has perhaps the best view.

Let's see. A balk for not stopping on RHP in set position. Nope, third base ump has the best look at that one.

It was a simple intentional walk.

And?

To be frank I am disappointed in the so called "experts" who agreed with this call.

You are more disappointed with those who understand that we are subject to the directive of superiors and the rules of the game. Unfortunate.

Bottom line I personnally would not have called a balk.

At what point are you willing to work as instructed? At what point are you authorized to ignore your superiors? At what point are you above the rules?

Ignoring this rule puts penalizes the team who did not violate the rules. How can that be appropriate?