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Patrick,
If I remember correctly, you were a student at a Michigan or Minnesota college. You're a young guy with a large potential as an umpire. When the job permits, get back in.
And for the one knocking ASA for wanting everyone to umpire the same way.............. I do not quite see what that has to do with the wearing of equipment. From what I see - and I do not do NSA, AFA, PONY, U-trip, or any of the other sanctioning bodies - ASA provides some very good training. Yes, the new & young umpires should all look pretty much the same as they as still in the early stages of learning how to umpire. After learning the fundamentals, add your own personal style touch. That is what I have heard ASA folks say and what I believe that I see them ecourage. I think your comment was coming from the viewpoint of someone who spoke without verifying what you said first. But, umpiring is very much based on what things appear to be and you may have seen the wrong appearance.
Steve M
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