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Originally Posted by KTexRef
My sentiments exactly, I couldn't believe what was happening. It was not that difficult and took what was a well called game and turned it into a fiasco.
The conversation in the locker room started with the R jumping the younger officials rear end. Really just started to ream the kid. I jumped in and told the R that I thought he jumped the gun on his decision and stated my position yet again. R started telling me how many games he's officiated and how he was just doing a favor for the assignor blah blah blah. I know, the R has about 6 years of experience. I only started in 1984, what the heck do I know! LOL
I talked with the younger official and tried to diffuse the situation. I told him that we're human and we will make mistakes and that it's critical to admit those errors right away. The younger official and I continued to talk through the situation different game scenarios where an error like this could have decided a game. I promised him that he would remember tonight for his entire officiating career and that he would likely not make the same error again! 
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Wow! What a wonderful role model and mentor (the R, not you, Tex)
I started calling softball in college and quit after 1/2 season because 2-3 of the "top" umps in that association were just like that guy...it was nooooooo fun. Good on ya, Tex, for talking with the new guy and giving him positive, useful feedback!