Texas - ASU game 3

[UMP25]

Based on some other things Billy said that I didn't print here, I have no doubt it's true. Furthermore, the PU's reaction, a reaction captured on camera, bolsters the contention now revealed that he forgot the count and originally deemed this (albeit incorrectly) batter interference.

[tcarilli]

Originally Posted by UMP25

Based on some other things Billy said that I didn't print here, I have no doubt it's true. Furthermore, the PU's reaction, a reaction captured on camera, bolsters the contention now revealed that he forgot the count and originally deemed this (albeit incorrectly) batter interference.

Well, this is why I did not want to discuss the particular play. The terrible thing is that a truly good umpire is going to have this hearsay passed around the country as if it were true.

[UMP25]

Originally Posted by tcarilli

Well, this is why I did not want to discuss the particular play. The terrible thing is that a truly good umpire is going to have this hearsay passed around the country as if it were true.

In the Internet age we have, that's going to happen regardless, unfortunately. However, when we live our lives in a fishbowl as we umpires do, specifically those of us who work games that are televised, this is a price we pay when controversial plays occur.

[tcarilli]

Originally Posted by UMP25

In the Internet age we have, that's going to happen regardless, unfortunately. However, when we live our lives in a fishbowl as we umpires do, specifically those of us who work games that are televised, this is a price we pay when controversial plays occur.

There is do doubt about that. It's one thing to have the video out there. It's another thing to have hearsay passed around as truth.

[UMP25]

In today's world, even the truth is often considered hearsay. Some people believe anything; some people believe nothing.

[Durham]

Hope everyone's having a great father's day. Just finished working a fill-in game and now time to enjoy the lovely dinner my lil girls have spent the afternoon getting ready for me. Hope each of you is having a similar day.

[UMP25]

That sounds wonderful what your daughters did! Very nice. Happy Father's Day to all the dads here.