[scottk_61]

I have just read the posts concerning the tournament and the comments about the crew.
I don't have any problem with what was said about Diane, having known her for years and having heard her say the same thing as others have heard.

This is Diane, she is a good umpire but is well known for her "unique" personality and habits.
The statement about her is factual and well known as her attitude. I personally have heard her say the same thing and even extend it to 16U.
She isn't afraid to say it or have it said about her.

I know plenty of people who still work the SEC and those who don't. It doesn't matter at all.

People who live in glass houses like us are going to get talked about be it good or bad. Recounting the "strange" things we have done or experienced is the norm.
I have had stories told about me that are factual and those that border on extreme fantasy. I still live and breathe without too many problems.
As a fraternity of specialists, we are going to talk amongst ourselves about those we know and have worked with.

Irish, SteveM, SCump VAUMP and others here know me personally and we have talked about those we have worked with or "WONT" work with.

It happens, move on!

I have worked with all of Diane's crew at one time or another in the past and they are good people. I have also seen all of them screw up at one time or anoither, just like I have.

I have called others arrogant and been called arrogant but those who hadn't worked at the levels I have, OK so be it.

There is only one umpire that works the SEC that I truly think is above reproach. I won't name him but I admire him and respect him above probably any other umpire that I have met in 28 years. If you knew him, you would know that he works his assignments that he gets without giving the UIC any flack but because he is not a self promoter, he hasn't gotten to work the CWS and probably never will.

Don't toss too much flack because someone voiced their opinion. After all I have heard things about almost all of the regurlars on this board as I am sure that have heard things about me.

Relax, breathe and move on.