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Originally posted by mcrowder
Anytime I hear an official I'm working with brag about his high ejection total, as dumbrumb just did, I try to work as few games with that guy as possible. It's nothing to brag about - as often it's an indication that you let things get away from you far too often.
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I disagree, sometimes. It often is a case of an umpire that can't manage the game. However, look at Tim C. I would wager he has figured out the game management business.
I have two ejections this year. Coach barked about balls and strikes, I said "that's enough." He said "I've had enough of you." Buh-Bye.
14 yr old city semi-final game, bottom of 1st, 2 outs. BR grumbles about a called strike 2, drops bat. Same pitch, called strike 3. Both were waist high down the middle of the plate. As he stomps away, he says "that's bullcrap." Buh-bye. He throws helmet, bat and leaves the field in tears like a 6 yr old girl. Momma chasing him squaking "baby, baby, it's ok." Coach walks by and says "thanks, he has been a hot-head all year." I bit my toungue to keep from saying, "maybe if his coach would act like an adult and grow a set we wouldn't be having this conversation."
Two uniquely different games, skill levels and management techniques. Both sent the right message at the right time. An ejection is a tool to use. Unfortunately, inexperienced guys don't know how to use it effectively.