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Originally Posted by TxUmp
Everyone has commented on McClelland's habitually slow mechanics. But as my mentor Carl Childress has told me many times, there are two plays that can be called immediately - with no chance of reversal - safe at first and safe at home. If the runner actually touched home plate, there is NO reason to delay. He is safe - now and forever - regardless of whether the catcher tagged him or the ball got away or whatever.
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You must have misunderstood Carl.
There is a safe call at first that can be reversed: Runner beats the throw but misses the bag. The umpire makes the safe call. But if F3 appeals before the runner gets back to the bag, the umpire then makes the out call. Carl knows that.
It really doesn't matter if some amateurs don't approve of McClellands timing. It's the way he has always worked. He didn't change it for this call.
Get over it.