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[MikeStrybel]

Originally Posted by dash_riprock

You guys are completely missing the point.

I never said I don't treat RATS with respect. I do, and I hold no grudges that would interfere with my work. I also never said RATS shouldn't be expected to cheat. In fact, I said it's part of the game.

A RAT is not necessarily a bad person, and I made no comment about lessons being taught to children. But, without a doubt, players and coaches are RATS. The first base coach will give the safe sign when he knows the ball beat his runner by a hair. The catcher will yank a pitch he knows is a ball into the strike zone. The batter will writhe in pain after the ball hits the bat handle. A fielder will raise his glove triumphantly when he's just missed a tag. They are all being dishonest and attempting to get me to make a mistake that will benefit their team. That's a freakin' RAT. It's the perfect word.

We got RATS in the dugout
Bedbugs on deck
What a mess - this game's in tatters
I've been shattered

Shee-doo-bee

I bet you have never missed a pitch, blown a call or done anything to make experienced eyes roll. That is the epitome of arrogance. You expect others to be better than you are. Nice.

[dash_riprock]

Originally Posted by MikeStrybel

I bet you have never missed a pitch, blown a call or done anything to make experienced eyes roll. That is the epitome of arrogance. You expect others to be better than you are. Nice.

Where on earth did you get that from? All I said was RATS are dishonest and they cheat, and I gave you four very common examples. I didn't say I expected RATS to be better than I (better at what, I have no idea), I said I expected them to cheat. Please show me what I wrote that displayed arrogance.

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by MikeStrybel

I bet you have never missed a pitch, blown a call or done anything to make experienced eyes roll. That is the epitome of arrogance. You expect others to be better than you are. Nice.

Honestly, I don't think anyone reading along has any clue where you came up with this load of droppings.

[MikeStrybel]

Originally Posted by mbcrowder

Honestly, I don't think anyone reading along has any clue where you came up with this load of droppings.

I responded to post #49. Expecting coaches and players to conduct themselves perfectly requires the same commitment from the umpire. Justifying name calling is juvenile behavior. Do you permit coaches and players to call you names?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by MikeStrybel

You clearly believe that duplicity is appropriate. I could have sworn that 'rats' behave one way in a given situation and then another when necessary. Ironic.

No, he believes it's expected. And referring to certain coaches as rats is simply truth in advertising. True in all sports: some are all the time, some never are, most are some of the time.

But if you'd prefer to call a spade a rose, go for it. You'll probably need an oxygen tank at some point, though.