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Mon Jun 11, 2007, 10:19pm

JRutledge

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Originally Posted by Rich Fronheiser

Can the umpires even say no to these help requests anymore?

I do all the time when I know my partner was not in position and when it is clear I have the call. For example if I am in the A position and there is a pulled foot or tag issue. I several times this year flat out told a coach I was not asking for help on these plays. I was not popular, but who cares. I am not in this for the popularity contest.

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