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Originally Posted by EAGLE EYE
Read carefully and you will see that it was not I who pointed this out, but one of the "professionals".
Again, I do not have a problem with critiquing the LLWS umpires. Some aren't ready, and as someone else pointed out, may never be. Some have earned their way here. I read this board for feedback and as a tool to improve my game. I know those on here worth listening to and when someone is using this forum because nobody else cares to listen at home. When I read something like what Ace wrote and I know it to be false, I will reply.
I am seeing that some Regions are consistantly sending less then par umpires to the LLWS. Not sure why, maybe there are some politics being played I really don't know, but I can assure you that a lot of what is being said on this board is also noted here.
I know that the SW Region is not a free pass to the LLWS. If we do not look like we care in the way we dress, we will definately hear about it. Positioning, Timing, and Mechanics are a MUST or the only way you will get to the LLWS is with a ticket. I see those who come to Waco more focused on sucking a$$ then umpiring and never see them again, and don't expect to.
Rodney Picard
Lake Charles, La.
P.S. As previously mentioned, I was assigned to call this year but became seriously ill upon my arrival to Williamsport and was hospitalized. Stephen Keener visited me and personally invited me back next year. I will try not to let any of you down  |
If some aren't ready, then why are they selected?
Again, it seems as though using an umpire slot at the WS as a lifetime participation award has not changed. However, it seems as though the regions have done a better job selecting enough good umpires that those we see on the plates (and as U1 most of the time) on TV are pretty solid.