butch is not a coach.

I don't look at it as "welcoming" a physical confrontation. But I've never been one to worry about a coach trying to get physically aggressive with me either. I simply don't believe in letting someone put their hands on me. I could never work professional ball because I'd never be able to put up with some of the crap they have to.


Tim.

What level or for what organization do you work that condones, tolerates or encourages umpires to either initiate physical contact or retaliate physically? I know of none.

Indiana Penal..................

Seriously though, if you feel it's alright for a rat to push you around and not defend yourself, that's great. I'm not that compassionate. They can yell at me, kick dirt on me, and act like total idiots around me, but if they were to put their hands on me, all bets are off. And please don't try to make me out to be some fight mongering bruiser on a ball diamond. I don't condone violence, but I do condone self preservation....................


Tim.

I don't think of you as a "fight mongering bruiser", just misguided.

When a player throws a punch at another, and the second player retaliates, we dump them both, right.

Why would you expect any different treatment as an adult umpire?