A LLWS Observation

[HokieUmp]

Originally Posted by KJUmp

Well, uhm, yes.

Maybe not the LLWS, but do you really believe that players and coaches aren't watching the parade of "bad calls" and "arrogant umpires" being shoved down our throats by ESPN, and NOT smacking their chops??

Example:

NABA game a few weeks ago (yeah, I know - already a pacifier away from being a daycare center). Had a banger at first. I take the play in, "review" in my head, and gun the runner out. Typical groaning. Then a voice rings out: "Another good call, Jim Joyce!"**

And that's weeks/months after the 'perfect' game.

So, yeah, I'm thinking a daddy-coach in the sub-HS level is sitting at home thinking up lines to say during his next fall and/or spring season.

**That was almost funny, but there was a better exchange a minute or so later. Player 1: "that was pretty good timing on that play." Player 2: "yeah, the timing was great, but he still f%^&$d up the call!" At least they understood timing!