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Originally Posted by MikeStrybel
Jeff - If the color things are gospel why did Craig issue a statement declaring otherwise? Dave is no longer in charge. I spoke to Craig about this issue and he is sticking to the handbook policy, as evidenced by the posting on the Official's site.
Putting the IHSA patch on a baseball shirt that isn't navy blue is wrong. Period. Other sports are inconsequential.
I know that during the summer season (run by the Illinois High School Coaches Association) they permit the light blue and white with the patch, but that is solely their call and done so with the temperature in mind. If the coach is in shorts, I'm going to stay cool too.
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I sit on a committee that is run by Craig and previously Dave. I have not only had this conversation with him, but he came to speak an association meeting that I am a member when he addressed the issue directly. Actually this information was about the post season which was clear to me, but he has said that we can still wear other colors during the regular season. Also when you go to the State Finals these things are often discussed in detail and this was one of the issues. Which is why if you ever see pictures of me and that crew, we wore the darker grey pants before they were listed in the handbook (2009). If you want me to I can find out or you can come to the summer conference and hear things for yourself (people seem to like to hear things from the horse's mouth more than from another representative) and ask him what the policy is instead of taking my word for it. I know Dave is no longer there, but this policy did not live and die with just Dave. Most of these policies are Board decisions and things the IHSA Board agrees is allowed. Just telling you what I know and I am one of those guys that like to ask questions so I do what is right when I work with someone. Also if a Clinician or State Interpreter talked about this, chances are they know what they are talking about in a policy like this.
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Originally Posted by MikeStrybel
I agree that matching our partners is important and encourage communication prior to game day. It just seems funny how some guys who only carry black shirts and jackets and wear no patches are upset when passed by for playoff assignments. They are excellent umpires but refuse to comply. Whether stubborn, hurt by the economy or otherwise, I would love to see some of them shining during post season. Guys who make a living enforcing rules but refuse to follow them are lost on me.
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I agree. And most of the time someone complains as to why they do not make the playoffs the hardest thing for them to do is look in the mirror. I have no need for those guys and get tired of all the complaining.
Peace