College Protest

[Carl Childress]

Originally posted by Kaliix
I gave clear reasons why I think that rules other than for

1)increased participation/substitution
2)force play slide
3)malicious contact
4)equipment specifications

are generally made for poor reasons. I explained why listening to coaches on rule changes is not advisable. I even explained in a clear manner why I am not "whining and harping" but intelligently disagreeing with the certain FED rules.

You however have yet to really give me good reasons for anything. Instead you call me names, accuse me of whining and speak French.

[/B][/QUOTE] Estoy simpatico con su queja cerca de francés. Pienso que francés no vale verga.

But let me ask a few questions:

1. Do you approve of the ball being dead immediately on a balk?
That's the way it was for years in the OBR.
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2. Do you like all obstruction to be Type b?
Evans says distinguishing between Type a and Type b obstruction is one of the most difficult judgments an umpire must make.
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3. Do you like to have a rule you can use to keep batters in the box?
I bet you every major league umpire would support that as a rule change.
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4. Do you approve of a dead ball appeal?
It certainly saves time and is easy for amateurs to remember.
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5. Do you like the FED designated hitter rule?
It's by far the easiest of the four DH rules. That is, it's the most umpire friendly.

Let me say that each of those rules is a significant advance for baseball.

What do you think?