I would like to ask members for clarity on this baserunning situation, one of those NO calls that may require me to call TIME and ask for a group hug. Please make the correct call AND provide a valid justification for it. For the record, if asked, I would agree with the original call and stick with it. The video can be found at this NCAA website.
http://www1.ncaa.org/membership/cham...ing/index.html
I am referring to the close play at first base where a baserunner avoids the tag. Please review NCAA Umpire Video Bulletins, No. 1 - March 1 (total running time 10 min., 04 sec.) Windows Media and No. 2 - April 15 (total running time 9 min., 48 sec.) Windows Media.
Is this a Jaksa and Roder (JR) situation, one of those purplexing situations an umpire may find himself in on a daily basis? IMO, another wonderful NCAA video production that provides us umpires with a chance to think about a possible situation before it explodes on us. My hats off to them with best wishes for their effort.