| JRutledge |
Thu Jul 01, 2004 10:21am |
If you would learn to use the quote button, you would not have that problem.
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Originally posted by WindyCityBlue
If I was inclined, I'm sure this post could go on ad infinitum (someone please explain what this means to Rut). The simple fact is that when officials refuse to read, they get into trouble. So, to that end, Jurassic keep doing what you do (just hurry). Jeff - we know better than to try to teach you, you know it all.
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Do I not know the meaning, because I have never worked a Minor League Baseball game?
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Originally posted by WindyCityBlue
I'm certain that many members realize the need to use our authority to get the call correct. Do not abuse it - do not crush a younger umpire or make him doubt his skills. But, realize that we make mistakes and are the only one's accountable for maintaining the integrity of the game. I may be preaching to the choir, but if you've read all of these posts, you know what I was trying to convey - I didn't parse paragraphs. Some of us choose to get better, others remain stuck in an "I'm the official, that's why..." mentality.
Bring on the next topic.
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I have been officiating for a long time. I do not just work in one time of the year and have to sit and think about what to do the rest of the time. I officiate literally year round. And the other officials that do the same, share similar philsophies. We all make mistakes, but we are a team first. Our job is not to step on each other's toes because I am watching their responsibilities. There is a constant battle in all sports I work, "get it right," or "trust your partner." Like I have said, I am straight down the middle. You have to get it right, but you cannot constantly save your partners from mistakes. Because if you do on one play, you are going to be expected by the coaches to do it when you are not even paying attention the next time. From that perspective, it is a slippery slope. But that does not mean the game is going to hell either. Mistakes are what make us better. I know when I have made mistakes, I get them right the next time. That is called officiating.
The last time I checked, I did not develop that philosohy reading discussion boards and scouring over the internet. And I will not change my mind because someone claims to work a certain kind of ball and claims to live in my area. I guess that is life.
Peace
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