Smitty Time!

[canadaump6]

I would only remind that it was not my opinion that he disputed but rather accepted 2 man mechanics. Anyone is welcome to disagree with or debate my opinion (even though they are wrong ) any time. The BU in my post flatly told me that I was wrong and by inference that he already knew what the mechanic was.

I would ask you, Was he correct?

My post was addressed to Steve, but regardless, this umpire was not correct. I guess I would have had to be there to know the situation, but from your description it sounded like this umpire was naive rather than ignorant.

Did you notice how Tom added emphasis to the young umpires comment? It was rude and uncalled for to ask for input and then argue about the input he'd received. I'd have been done with him myself.


Tim.

Why should age have anything to do with the dialogue between umpires?

[BigUmp56]

Originally Posted by canadaump6

Why should age have anything to do with the dialogue between umpires?

I meant young to the trade, not young in years. In any vocation there's a certain amount of respect that's given to others senior in their job. The respect should be implied by their years of service. I would put to you that respect isn't earned, it's either there or lost by a show of consistent incompetency. You do as you wish in your career, and continue to expound to those senior to you that they must earn your respect. See how far it gets you.


Tim.

[mick]

Nuff said.
Contest over.