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To be fair, this thread about umpring is not looking good.
Since many of us have crossed swords with him in the past, can't we just agree that Rut bit off more than he could chew here? What started as his naivety about NCAA baseball coaches turned into a tirade about black history. We need to learn that he will never be able to debate well enough to make it worthwhile.
The topic that was established asks us to consider whether we feel honored by the tag "good" or "fair". Like a fine wine, it can't be considered so unless it is balanced. An umpire is likewise ajudged "good" if part of his skills includes an ability to be "fair". But, to be "good" he must possess terrific timing, communication, hustle, desire and rules knowledge.
Is it 2006 yet?
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