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[tiger49]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I am having more of a problem with their actions not mine. I have no problem what I said to them or how I reacted to them. I was just wondering is this becoming an epidemic or acceptable practice across the country. As I said before, both situations the coaches did not come back and honestly I do not care what they think of me.

Peace

Rut I would do just what you did by telling them that it would be better to come out when the play happens. However I would not use the words "I would have more respect for you if..."

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by tiger49

Rut I would do just what you did by telling them that it would be better to come out when the play happens. However I would not use the words "I would have more respect for you if..."

I do not apologize for that statement. It got the point across and he knew I was not happy. That is after all what communication is supposed to do, convey what you are thinking.

Peace

[Matt]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I do not apologize for that statement. It got the point across and he knew I was not happy. That is after all what communication is supposed to do, convey what you are thinking.

What you were thinking was not an appropriate thought to share with him. Just because something is the truth doesn't mean it is proper to be said.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Matt

What you were thinking was not an appropriate thought to share with him. Just because something is the truth doesn't mean it is proper to be said.

We are just going to have to disagree this one. Because his entire point was that he was professional as to justify what he did or why he was talking to me about a play well before the inning was over. I have yet to see where it says it is professional just because you do not yell and scream as a coach. Actually the rules say we can eject coaches for simply questioning a judgment call. This was a judgment call and discussed immediately when it took place. And my partner said in the pre-game meeting, “If you have a question, call time and we will answer your question.” He knew where we stood and choose to make a scene that there was a problem.

And I feel that as an umpire I have the right to share my feelings when a coach is in the wrong. I would have had more respect for him if he would have argued at the time. At least I would know he had a problem with the call. But to come to me much later, was dirty pool in my opinion. And I have often shared my opinions with coaches when they have crossed a line. That is my right and I have never seen anything that suggests I cannot do that. Sorry, but we have a right to comment on their BS, even if it hurts their feelings.

Peace