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Originally Posted by NCASAUmp
Maybe not in tourneys, but definitely in league play. Too many idiots out there believe that by filing a "protest," they're filing a complaint against the umpire. They just don't understand the process.
I had one "coach" attempt to protest my ejection of her husband. I had tossed him for USC (in the league's playoff finals), and she wanted to protest my judgment that his actions were unsportsmanlike. Basically, she just didn't like me (oh no!), and she just wanted to be a b1tch.
I told her to get back into the dugout and come back to me when she had something real to protest.  |
Okay, but so what? Let them go and complain however they please. Cannot file a protest if you will not accept it prior to continuing play.
Coach: Hey, are you the UIC?
UIC: Yes, sir. How can I help you?
Coach: I want to file a protest.
UIC: What game on what field?
Coach: We finished on Field #3 ten minutes ago.
UIC: You will have to file an eligibilty protest with the TD.
Coach: No, I want to file a protest against that umpire.
UIC: Did you announce your intentions at the time of the call?
Coach: Sure did!
UIC: How did the umpire respond?
Coach: He told me I couldn't protest because it did not involve the interpretation of a rule.
UIC: Well, that is true other than a player eligibility issue.
Coach: But he sucked! He threw out my player and coach.
UIC: Have a good day!
