Play in Fordam-Iona game.

[KJUmp]

PU-Rob Harty

[johnnyrao]

I saw the video but didn't hear the audio. I understand the rule, but can anyone determine what the Iona coach was arhuing about? Whas he arguing that the runner missed the plate or that his catcher tagged him? If this is legal in NCAA, I was just wondering what the argument was all about.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by johnnyrao

I saw the video but didn't hear the audio. I understand the rule, but can anyone determine what the Iona coach was arhuing about? Whas he arguing that the runner missed the plate or that his catcher tagged him? If this is legal in NCAA, I was just wondering what the argument was all about.

I thought the coach was arguing the catcher tagged him. But, from the "non-reaction" of the catcher to the call, it was pretty obvious (to me anyhow) the catcher knew he missed the tag.

[KJUmp]

Originally Posted by johnnyrao

I saw the video but didn't hear the audio. I understand the rule, but can anyone determine what the Iona coach was arhuing about? Whas he arguing that the runner missed the plate or that his catcher tagged him? If this is legal in NCAA, I was just wondering what the argument was all about.

In the audio, the announcers said (obviously they're are assuming) that the Iona HC was arguing that the catcher tagged the runner has he leaped up and over him. I'm sure from the dugout the Iona HC could see (maybe even hear) his catcher's initial reaction to the PU's call, hence his coming out to argue.
No definite knowledge.... just an assumption on my part.

[Texas Aggie]

Illegal in FED because it's a dive.

Does Fed define "dive?"

Edit: never mind. I don't really think its a dive, but even so, it appears a runner can't jump over a fielder in Fed. Regardless, it HAS to fit under one of those two.

[Rich Ives]

Originally Posted by Texas Aggie

Does Fed define "dive?"

Edit: never mind. I don't really think its a dive, but even so, it appears a runner can't jump over a fielder in Fed. Regardless, it HAS to fit under one of those two.

You don't think that was a dive?

Wow!

[ozzy6900]

Originally Posted by Texas Aggie

Does Fed define "dive?"

Edit: never mind. I don't really think its a dive, but even so, it appears a runner can't jump over a fielder in Fed. Regardless, it HAS to fit under one of those two.

OMG! I hope you do not do FED ball!

[DG]

Originally Posted by Texas Aggie

Does Fed define "dive?"

Edit: never mind. I don't really think its a dive, but even so, it appears a runner can't jump over a fielder in Fed. Regardless, it HAS to fit under one of those two.

Well, there was no pool of deep water involved, if that is what you define a dive to be in FED. But it was a textbook example of dive over a catcher as I have ever seen.

[bossman72]

Side discussion question - is anybody running the coach immediately for charging out there like he did?

Discuss

[billken]

Not initially, but when the ump walks away toward the 1st base line and the guy runs over in front of him, he'd be gone in my game.

The ump knew it was a unique play and I think he knew an explanation was necessary. But once that explanation was given, it is time to move on. No way I'd let him dance around in circles and act like a little banty rooster. Without a doubt, the second time the coach walked away then came back he would have been dumped.