How would you feel?

[Bishopcolle]

Originally Posted by thumpferee

If you were in the rotation for the playoffs, having the losers bracket game and the IF game, but were taken off the final because you ejected a HC in the losers bracket game, how would you react?

The ejection was warranted. It's a long story but the words "f@ck" and "you" were used in the same sentence. And the coach gets to coach the next game and the final,while I get the boot.

I'm thinking I just called my last game with this organization!

I think you have a right to feel badly...However, unless the tourney has a game-suspension clause (and most don't), I see why the ADs would want to avoid using you when they have options to use other umps....not a reflection on you or your abilities, or your call....Just situation awareness, and problem avoidance....He HAS to be there, and you don't. Also, the ADs probably feel that the Coach is immature enough to continue to be a problem, which would probably be more true with your presence....Hence, while not fair, I feel it is at least understandable....IMO...

[GA Umpire]

Originally Posted by Bishopcolle

I think you have a right to feel badly...However, unless the tourney has a game-suspension clause (and most don't), I see why the ADs would want to avoid using you when they have options to use other umps....not a reflection on you or your abilities, or your call....Just situation awareness, and problem avoidance....He HAS to be there, and you don't. Also, the ADs probably feel that the Coach is immature enough to continue to be a problem, which would probably be more true with your presence....Hence, while not fair, I feel it is at least understandable....IMO...

If I get pulled, then I better get put on another game with better or equal perks immediately or I am done with them.

Lose money, lose the chance to call a game, and the coach gets to come back with no recourse = Me done completely

If anyone should be done, it is him. And, if he does anything in the next game, then he just gets EJ again. No big deal.

[Kevin Finnerty]

If I am the umpire taking your place, I'm running the guy the first time he says either of the words "what" or "where."

[ozzy6900]

Originally Posted by Kevin Finnerty

If I am the umpire taking your place, I'm running the guy the first time he says either of the words "what" or "where."

I would do the same! As a matter of fact, knowing my attitude, I would probably find a way to eject him at the plate meeting!

[Ump153]

Originally Posted by Kevin Finnerty

If I am the umpire taking your place, I'm running the guy the first time he says either of the words "what" or "where."

You are to be commended on the evolution of your attitude towards ejections over the past six months. Good job.

[Kevin Finnerty]

Wow, you made a post with some sarcasm, but no cheap, profane name-calling. You too are to be commended.

[Ump153]

Originally Posted by Kevin Finnerty

Wow, you made a post with some sarcasm, but no cheap, profane name-calling. You too are to be commended.

Absolutely no sarcasm. I respond as treated and do not call people profane names.