[Simply The Best]

Originally Posted by MikeStrybel
My apologies. I don't believe everyone could hear what the coach said, but since I was not there, he may have. I allow coaches to chirp and learned long ago that they have far more invested in the game than I do. While you may have a different definition of rabbit ears, mine works just fine. I don't take issue with things like the one described. It may have been meant for me but the retort he used was enough to indicate how the umpire would look for responding. Ignore it or risk a reputation of looking for fire where there is none.

I once had a coach tell his player to stop complaining because I was the best umpire he would see this year. It meant the same as the coach who complains. I ignore them both, but may smile at one a bit more.

Have a good season.

Originally Posted by constable

Most illogical point I've heard by a sports "official" in many years.

I see nothing illogical in his post at all. It's his way of handling coaches, if it works for him, what's wrong with that?

I hope you never show up to work a game with me.

Considering the chances are, what, 1 in a zillion, my bet is you're safe. Truthfully, that's the most illogical point I've heard by a sports "official" in many years.