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Old Tue Aug 25, 2009, 09:30am
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The head coach from the University of Pittsburgh got nailed a couple of years ago by a foul ball while standing in the entrance to the dugout, of all places. He lost a testicle. If that happened to me, I'd be wearing a cup anytime I was on the field, or in the dugout, or making a trip to the mound, or filling out my lineup card before the game, or getting a soda in the clubhouse....
Yep, I wear one on the field...

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Old Tue Aug 25, 2009, 09:42am
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Stuff happens. Then our hats should be helmets to...while BU
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Old Tue Aug 25, 2009, 10:00am
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Stuff happens. Then our hats should be helmets to...while BU
Just wait.
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Old Tue Aug 25, 2009, 04:08pm
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I have not worn a cup on the base and will not... how in the hell so some of you guys get hit with a ball... so you know you can move out of the way?...
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Old Tue Aug 25, 2009, 04:14pm
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Hmmm,

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" . . . how in the hell so some of you guys get hit with a ball... so you know you can move out of the way?... "
I do not know one single (or married for that matter) D1 umpire that HAS NOT been hit at least once when working inside.

41 years I was hit ONCE and boy did that heat seeking missle find me no matter where I went.

Ask RichMSN he took one square in the wallet!
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Old Tue Aug 25, 2009, 04:24pm
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I wear a cup on the bases. Why? Because I want to and they're my jewels to protect. I don't care if anybody else does or not but that's what works for me.

This reminds me of the debate I see between those that carry a concealed weapon and those that don't on other forums.
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