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Originally Posted by BigUmp56
Dave:
Above you'll see the fourth post in this thread quoted. This made it pretty clear that the coach went to the PU and the PU inappropriately conferred with his partner without solocitation. I would imagine he was upset that you would even think about defending such an act by another umpire. I do agree with you that his comments were harsh and uncalled for, but is there a possibility there's a history between the two of you?
Tim.
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OK, fair enough. I missed that. No big deal. I would have thought he could have pointed that out to me in a more civil manner, much like you are doing.
Yet, my post began with this sentence: "
If the BU requested a conference then, clearly, he was seeking information. Although it is the BU's responsibility to officially make the reversal - I've seen the other umpire make the reversal plenty of times. Although not technically proper, it is really rather academic if BOTH umpires agree with regards to the reversal."
It seems to me all he had to say was, "The BU
didn't request a conference!"
My comment on the subject was rather general, anyways.
I'm not sure his personal and caustic remark was appropriate. It certainly didn't have anything to do with what we were discussing.
Is there "history" between us? Heck, I don't know. Apparently so. I don't keep track. But comments like that always seem to come from a select group of umpires who simply can't stand coaches. Why? - I don't know.
I thought the thread was progressing rather civilly until he made those remarks, wouldn't you agree?
David Emerling
Memphis, TN