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Then again, I don't know why an umpire would scream anything at a player or coach, let alone argue with one. An umpire who argues with anyone on the field is a fool.
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Will do.
Just out of curiousity... why in the world would you ever argue with a coach? Ever? What are you hoping to accomplish? What do you think might be gained?
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My point was - what could you purpose possibly be in arguing with a coach. No good can come of it, and often, bad will come of it.
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Unfortunately, human beings are used for officiating and not robots.
Never saying never is also foolish too. But it happens all the time, and if it has never happened to you, then I suggest that maybe you haven't done enough games. |
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I'm not talking about a protest, but when was the last time you saw an umpire lose an argument on the field? So, why get your blood pressure up and risk having a player or manager show you up? Let them have their say, thank them for their input and move on with the game. If they cross the line, simply inform them of their dismissal and get a substitute, if necessary.
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(moving on....) |
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See, even Upstaters get it.
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Early on in the 60's when I was young an foolish, I would start to argue, but was too young and naive to get nasty like some of these folks seem to do. I have never gotten red-in-the-face mad and nose to nose with anyone. I have talked back and occasionally been a smart-***, but it is the years of experience that taught me how to forego the ulcers and high blood pressure. Every umpire has their own manner of dealing with it, but I'd rather not become the center of attention on the field.
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Then you dont know what you are missing. This needs to take place at least once every couple of years or whats the fun in it......
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Holy crap are you freaking kidding?
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