Steppin on toes

[DownTownTonyBrown]

Originally posted by chris s
At least at the game. After PU overuled BU, more experience BU went ballistic on the PU, right on the field.

Ballistic would likely be my response. Notice that the BU (veteran) didn't appeal. It was the defensive coach that appealed and the 'PU banged him out.' No discussion. No forethought. No future.

Plate ump doesn't make my calls for me. If the rookie wants to work that way then "Take it all son. I'll be waiting in the car when you're done."

I don't think there is anything "pregame" about this. It is so basically fundamental... don't you ever overrule me or you will never be my partner again. And I don't plan to be your partner for the remainder of this game. If you think I've made an incorrect ruling, then we can get together and discuss the situation and promptly do the right thing... BUT DON'T YOU EVER OVERRULE ONE OF MY JUDGEMENT CALLS!

This is an unforgivable sin worthy of a public lambasting.

Aaaaahhhhh I remember it well.... must have been over 10 years ago. The deliverer of my lambasting has since went to the ball diamond in the sky but he taught me a stiff lesson. Don't ever overrule your partner's judgement. Thank-you Ray; I remember.