Classic.....

[jimpiano]

Originally Posted by waltjp

The integrity of all professional officials may have taken a hit in light of the current NBA/Tim Donaghy scandal. You can't blame fans, media or anyone else if they start to question the motives of officials.

Well, thanks for heaping all officials into the sewer with the NBA.
But it would be wise to present some facts, first.

[waltjp]

Originally Posted by jimpiano

Well, thanks for heaping all officials into the sewer with the NBA.
But it would be wise to present some facts, first.

I don't control public opinion, Jim. And that's the fact, Jack.

[jimpiano]

Originally Posted by waltjp

I don't control public opinion, Jim. And that's the fact, Jack.

you have presented no facts.

And major league baseball just set an all time attendance record . So, what public opinion are you referring to?

[waltjp]

Originally Posted by jimpiano

you have presented no facts.

And major league baseball just set an all time attendance record . So, what public opinion are you referring to?

Jim, you can argue this all you want but you can't deny the fact the there may be some people who view sports officials and athletes with some skepticism. Between the performance enhancing drugs and gambling scandals there's plenty of reasons that could contribute to someone's doubting the integrity of anyone, player or official, in pro sports.

How's this for a fact - "A stunning 61% of pro basketball fans suspect that ref Tim Donaghy, who is being investigated by the feds, isn't the only corrupt NBA official, the new Zogby Poll reveals."

source - New York Daily News

This particular survey is basketball specific but if you think that fans don't see all officials as part of the same fraternity you're fooling yourself.

[GerryB]

I believe that this is the box score of the game:

http://www.baseball-reference.com/bo...98009170.shtml

Umps: Kaiser, Haller, Reilly, Goetz

[fitump56]

Originally Posted by waltjp
The integrity of all professional officials may have taken a hit in light of the current NBA/Tim Donaghy scandal. You can't blame fans, media or anyone else if they start to question the motives of officials.

Originally Posted by jimpiano

Well, thanks for heaping all officials into the sewer with the NBA.
But it would be wise to present some facts, first.

If you don't think we are, there's no need in trying to explain how we are.