Who becomes coach?

[JJ]

Originally Posted by MikeStrybel

Ultimately they execute the game but I have seen plenty of bad calls end games. I am reminded of a game ending balk during an NCAA Super Regional that had this forum aghast a few years ago. .

That NCAA game ending balk call was a good call. The pitcher had been warned earlier to come to a complete stop. That was the pitcher's boo-boo, not the umpire's.

JJ

[MikeStrybel]

Originally Posted by JJ

That NCAA game ending balk call was a good call. The pitcher had been warned earlier to come to a complete stop. That was the pitcher's boo-boo, not the umpire's.

JJ

I agree, JJ. As stated, I was not one of those who was aghast. A number of umpires here felt he messed up. At the time, even John Bible was on the record that it was booger picking though and not the way to end that game. The next year, rolling balks were a point of emphasis at the annual meetings.