washington/Georgia

[shipwreck]

Ok another on talking heads cluelessness. Talking about a ball that hits the chalk past the homerun fence. It was called a foul ball. The dingy announcers said since it hit the line it should be a home run. How about trying to figure out where it was when it crossed the fence? So I guess by their reasoning, you call it a strike or ball depending on where the catcher catches the ball, huh? Dave

[Daddy Bear]

What about this second game re-match pitching lane fiasco? What is the NCAA doing? It's a distraction to the game. It needs to be addressed.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Daddy Bear

What about this second game re-match pitching lane fiasco? What is the NCAA doing? It's a distraction to the game. It needs to be addressed.

You are aware that the rule is not new, is not only in NCAA and they have been using the pitching lane in games since last September, right?

[Daddy Bear]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

You are aware that the rule is not new, is not only in NCAA and they have been using the pitching lane in games since last September, right?

Yes. Only the chalked lane lines are new. What's the umpire's problem? If you do not come straight forward like the rule states, and your foot totally over the outside of the line, then call it. If you can't see the lines, re-chalked them. Why make everything so controversial? Play the game! The umps are there to enforce the rules to keep it fair.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Daddy Bear

Yes. Only the chalked lane lines are new. What's the umpire's problem? If you do not come straight forward like the rule states, and your foot totally over the outside of the line, then call it. If you can't see the lines, re-chalked them. Why make everything so controversial? Play the game! The umps are there to enforce the rules to keep it fair.

Then feel free to share your solution on how an umpire is supposed to see that from their positions without sacrificing their present responsibilities.

[Daddy Bear]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Then feel free to share your solution on how an umpire is supposed to see that from their positions without sacrificing their present responsibilities.

Thats why I asked if you thought they needed another umpire out there. Remember?

[HugoTafurst]

Originally Posted by Daddy Bear

(snip)If you can't see the lines, re-chalked them.
(snip)
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Like we do the batter's box....