New one for "That Guy"

[bisonpitcher]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

I don't find it offensive, just over the top for a captain's pregame. Others may find the official's "witness" to be offensive; I would agree it's likely inappropriate in a setting like this.

I agree with the expressed sentiment, but not here.

I'm not planning on adding it to my pregame either; but here in the bible belt, I think very few, if any, would bat an eye at this comment.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by bisonpitcher

I'm not planning on adding it to my pregame either; but here in the bible belt, I think very few, if any, would bat an eye at this comment.

All it takes is one, but that's not really the point of thread. The reference to "that guy" is similar to my signature line. I might even add the line to the sig.

[Adam]

Although I might try the line on my wife the next time I screw up. Probably tonight.

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Although I might try the line on my wife the next time I screw up. Probably tonight.

Let us know how that goes for you.

[Eastshire]

Originally Posted by Welpe

Let us know how that goes for you.

My money's on "If it's good enough for him, it'll be good enough for you."

[DesMoines]

Bison: I wasn't offended... just surprised I heard it as part of a pre-game talk.

I'm going to do my best every game, but stuff happens. I recognize I'm probably not going to get absolutely every call perfect, but I'm certainly not planning on telling the kids and coaches that during a pre-game meeting.

Snaqs: Good luck with that.

[Rich]

I feel the same way when someone says "We'll work hard for you, coach" before a game starts.

Isn't that the expectation? It's rare that I say anything more than "Are your players properly equipped? Good luck." Anything else isn't worth my breath.

[jTheUmp]

Originally Posted by DesMoines

I'm going to do my best every game, but stuff happens. I recognize I'm probably not going to get absolutely every call perfect, but I'm certainly not planning on telling the kids and coaches that during a pre-game meeting.

Exactly. Remember, it's not what you say, it's what the coach hears. And saying "we're not going to be perfect out there" gives the coach the opportunity to hear "I (the official) suck". Why give the coach that opportunity?