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Originally Posted by LMan
I agree with Rich. Pay isn't the main issue, its the selection criteria (or lack of same). Implement a rigorous, merit-based selection process that brings the best to Williamsport, and the best will aspire to get there regardless of pay.
But, apparently too many LL lifers have to be paid off with a Williamsport trip because of their decades of service. That model worked in the past, but when the only aspect of the LLWS that remains stuck in the 1970s is the umpiring, something needs to change. When replay continually overturns on-field calls, it gets harder and harder to ignore.
Speaking of which, that umpire that charged in and killed a fair ball hitting the 3B bag was a doozy. I bet he wished there was a hole he could climb into...even my daughter said that that should be made into a "Wanna Get Away?" Southwest Airlines commercial  |
I don't have a problem admiting that I made a mistake taking a play I had no business calling. However, I also will not make myself out to be something I am not...... which is perfect. Replay is what it is. Little League has choosen to implement this system for whatever the reason. My guess is that these teams have played long and hard to get to The Series and shouldn't have anything taken away from them at the very end.
Either way, I had the time of my life...minus one call. BTW Even professionals make mistakes....right? The rest of the tournament went great and I had the privilege of calling the International Championship. I have seen what the Little League program can do to change peoples lives for the better...first hand. It's way more than just people scratching each others backs. Love to work with you sometime.