[nc452010]

Perfectly understandable.

I used to post here quite a bit....under the "handle" of NCBlue (or something like that.....as it's been years). My email addy has changed, so I didn't go through the process of trying to resurrect my login information.

So, I felt it would be easier to simply re-register.

My playing background aside, I've been an active ASA umpire in NC, since 2000. I took this year off to train for a few triathlons, but I still stay in touch with my cohorts....who ARE my friends.....all. I have a DEEP respect for the gentleman I'm speaking of. That cannot be misconstrued. He's one outstanding umpire....and I've learned a ton from him.

From my playing days, I sometimes see what "we" do from that side, also. It's no more than a healthy regard for "their" world, though. I haven't played the game in many years. As far as softball goes.....I'm an umpire.

I just felt, in this instance, that a can of worms was opened. I wanna know HOW my friend got to where he did.....and I'm not entirely convinced by his explanation (citing the altered bat rule.....but not how he arrived at it being altered....other than his "observance").

Out of respect for my friend, I won't get into naming names. And, if you guys more experienced (if you are....lol) than me tell me "that's just one of those things".......I'll accept that.

Is it?

Edit** I just searched NCBlue....and if I used that handle, it got erased when the site (obviously....lol) switched over to the current format.