National Anthem Standoff

[Matt]

Originally Posted by Manny A

NCAA HQ had to put out an email on this? Seems like a no-brainer to me that the players are doing something unsporting.

The manner of enforcement needed to be clarified. This is a situation in which there are options all the way from doing nothing to ejecting every swinging Richard.

[Manny A]

Originally Posted by Matt

The manner of enforcement needed to be clarified. This is a situation in which there are options all the way from doing nothing to ejecting every swinging Richard.

I guess the NCAA assumes its umpires aren't savvy enough to handle the situation then, huh?

If "Hey coach, get them back in the dugout" doesn't work, a quick ejection of the head coach would put an end to these shenanigans. Shame on the umpire who does nothing, and equal shame on the umpire who just runs everybody.

[Matt]

Originally Posted by Manny A

I guess the NCAA assumes its umpires aren't savvy enough to handle the situation then, huh?

If "Hey coach, get them back in the dugout" doesn't work, a quick ejection of the head coach would put an end to these shenanigans. Shame on the umpire who does nothing, and equal shame on the umpire who just runs everybody.

It's all in the name of consistency.

[DG]

This video is a bit old, but I don't see anyone trying to put a stop to this.

I think I could, and afterwards a report to assigner that would make its way to conference should end it going forward.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Matt

The manner of enforcement needed to be clarified. This is a situation in which there are options all the way from doing nothing to ejecting every swinging Richard.

Hey, I do *not* swing.

--Richard