Mon Apr 09, 2012, 08:21pm
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Originally Posted by EsqUmp
"It is imperative when making this signal that no aggressive move or gesture, real or perceived, is made toward the person being ejected. The signal should (may) be MODERATELY ANIMATED after increasing the physical distance between the umpire and the ejected person as needed. The degree of animation is dictated by the situation. This signal does NOT have to be exact, but it must be CLEARLY UNDERSTOOD that someone has been ejected."
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That seems appropriate and, IMO, where it should end.
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"Partners in particular, but also other players and fans, must know when an umpire has ejected someone."
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Why? Does the NCAA see a need to embarrass someone more than the ejection has already? Do they deserve it? Maybe, but I'd rather just move on with the game.
The players already know or is it really that important to make sure the outfielders are aware; other than the PU, my partner doesn't really have an immediate need to know; and why would the fans need to know that prior to an announcement?
To me, this is overkill. Just don't see the need for it.
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