What The F*ck Ump?

[MarionTiger]

Well, I AM new to this board, and have not officiated in several years.

I think you guys are being way to harsh on LDUB.

As a coach, I make a point of shaking the Umpire's hand before he leaves no matter how inept he or she was that day. It's like work...when the game is over, we're all adults. If it was a good game in my opinion, then I say so. If not, I just say thanks...and I mean it.

I also think it is very important for the kids, especially the little ones, to see coaches and umpires reconcile (well, that kind of implies arguing, which shouldn't happen either) after the game to show good sportsmanship.

After reading some of your posts...if officiating is so thankless and even hostile for you that you have to throw balls on the ground and run to your car, then you need to find a new league or get some support from the league administrators. You shouldn't have to do that. Just my 2 cents...I'm sure I will now be flamed.