That wasn't the third out

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Simply The Best

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So exactly who are you to determine why Rich does it? We all officiate for different reasons, most of us have a combination of reasons. Guys that do it "solely" for the money won't last because, as Welpe notes, there isn't enough money in it to make it worth it.

Basically, if you don't love the game, you won't be officiating it. If you don't get paid at all, you won't be officiating either.

Like I said, a combination of reasons.

[Simply The Best]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

We all officiate for different reasons, most of us have a combination of reasons.

Granted.

Guys that do it "solely" for the money won't last because, as Welpe notes, there isn't enough money in it to make it worth it.

Total BS, I know hundreds of umpires whose game fees are the difference between them paying their bills and living off the welfare dole in a flea bag apartment.