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Old Fri Jun 24, 2005, 01:31pm
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It's Friday! :D

I do not fall into any of the categories but I guess the category that most matches my style is "Smitty." I used to be in it for the big games but when I switched to being a Smitty, I became a lot better umpire.

When I go to a game, I size it up, and give just enough effort to be credible at that level. Classic Smitty. I do not worry too much about rules at any level below NCAA. I call what is expected and will produce the least amount of fuss. I ignored the gorilla arm this year and only call new rules in FED when I see a significant plurality take up the cause. No sense starting a s$$$house when I get half of what I make for an NCAA game at lower level games. As far as I am concerned, if your going to pay me half as much, you are going to get half the effort. Half of my effort is better than 100% effort of most guys anyway.

Peter
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