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Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 12, 2006, 01:12pm
Replies: 145
Views: 15,401
Posted By jont
I had a good friend who was at the game in...

I had a good friend who was at the game in question. While the call could have been missed by professional umpires as well, the chances of such are very unlikely as the call certainly was not a...
Forum: Baseball Thu Oct 20, 2005, 12:05am
Replies: 49
Views: 5,896
Posted By jont
To get back to your first point--that some...

To get back to your first point--that some "varsity" umpires could do a better job than some mlb umpires. While there are some excellent varsity umpires, that might be the dumbest comment I ever...
Forum: Baseball Mon Aug 22, 2005, 02:50pm
Replies: 34
Views: 4,707
Posted By jont
"If I did that in a high school or small college...

"If I did that in a high school or small college game, I wouldn't be working much longer."

This is not a high school or small college game.
Forum: Basketball Tue Jun 07, 2005, 02:21am
Replies: 16
Views: 3,185
Posted By jont
Eddie Rush

Eddie Rush
Forum: Basketball Tue May 17, 2005, 10:48am
Replies: 60
Views: 9,651
Posted By jont
does anyone know of any men's collegiate camps in...

does anyone know of any men's collegiate camps in California during the summer?
Forum: Baseball Thu Apr 28, 2005, 04:58pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,797
Posted By jont
Although that call is rarely ever made in...

Although that call is rarely ever made in professional baseball, I think it was clearly the correct call on this play. The rule says you need to make an attempt to get out of the way. However, the...
Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 27, 2005, 12:18pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,622
Posted By jont
Crawford is currently rehabbing an injury by...

Crawford is currently rehabbing an injury by working a few games in the Florida State League. He will be back soon
Forum: Basketball Sun Apr 24, 2005, 10:10pm
Replies: 60
Views: 9,651
Posted By jont
anybody ever gone to guthrie's camp in Tennessee?

anybody ever gone to guthrie's camp in Tennessee?
Forum: Basketball Wed Apr 13, 2005, 11:19pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,120
Posted By jont
this was clearly not a foul and an excellent no...

this was clearly not a foul and an excellent no call by Burr and Whitehead. Sparks clearly tried to initiate the contact, which Torbert was trying to avoid.
Forum: Baseball Mon Apr 11, 2005, 12:12am
Replies: 32
Views: 5,230
Posted By jont
If you want to claim that C.B. Bucknor is the...

If you want to claim that C.B. Bucknor is the worst umpire in MLB, that's fine--although absurd. But, your comment was: bad umpire= C.B. Bucknor. If he's a bad umpire, what are you? The worst...
Forum: Basketball Fri Apr 08, 2005, 12:02am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,059
Posted By jont
What's wrong with 5 years younger?

What's wrong with 5 years younger?
Forum: Baseball Thu Apr 07, 2005, 11:59pm
Replies: 32
Views: 5,230
Posted By jont
I have to agree and say that I think Joe West has...

I have to agree and say that I think Joe West has an excellent zone. Back in the day, well before he got his job back, West was considered by many to be the best ball-strike umpire in the game. ...
Forum: Baseball Thu Apr 07, 2005, 11:40am
Replies: 32
Views: 5,230
Posted By jont
No matter who you think is the worst umpire in...

No matter who you think is the worst umpire in mlb is still so much better than you can possibly comprehend that it's comical. Go back to working your t-ball games and stop criticizing people who...
Forum: Baseball Tue Apr 05, 2005, 11:36pm
Replies: 36
Views: 3,550
Posted By jont
You are correct that this would be a timing play....

You are correct that this would be a timing play. If the runner from third scored before the abandonment of R2, then the run would count, absent an appeal from the defense. However, even if R3...
Forum: Baseball Fri Apr 01, 2005, 12:20am
Replies: 8
Views: 3,658
Posted By jont
Hickox, Hallion, and Davidson will all be working...

Hickox, Hallion, and Davidson will all be working in the big leagues this year, probably somewhere around 100+ games, however they won't actually be on a set crew. They will work similar to the AAA...
Forum: Basketball Thu Mar 10, 2005, 04:16pm
Replies: 0
Views: 1,177
Posted By jont
Does anyone know the dates of the big ten camp or...

Does anyone know the dates of the big ten camp or any of the dates for john guthrie's camps?
Forum: Baseball Fri Oct 15, 2004, 12:00am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,328
Posted By jont
ump3, I went to Evans three years ago and...

ump3,

I went to Evans three years ago and it was a great experience. I was fortunate enough to get make it out of pbuc with a job and have been working in the minors for the past three years. ...
Forum: Baseball Sun Oct 10, 2004, 11:27pm
Replies: 23
Views: 4,124
Posted By jont
Missing a call at first base on a close play is...

Missing a call at first base on a close play is unacceptable? to you? He missed the call. It happens. Gerry Davis is a great umpire who has probably worked over 3,000 games in the big leagues. ...
Forum: Baseball Fri Oct 08, 2004, 06:43pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,846
Posted By jont
I agree that the major reason umpires now get...

I agree that the major reason umpires now get together is because of tv and the increased coverage of sports highlights. It simply doesn't make sense to die with a call that can be changed when, if...
Forum: Baseball Fri Oct 08, 2004, 06:36pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,805
Posted By jont
The correct mechanic in professional baseball on...

The correct mechanic in professional baseball on an uncaught third strike is for the plate umpire to point straight out with his right arm to indicate that the ball was not caught. If it is a very...
Forum: Baseball Mon Mar 15, 2004, 11:15am
Replies: 7
Views: 2,551
Posted By jont
The scissors stance is not allowed in minor...

The scissors stance is not allowed in minor league baseball (not including triple A). The Gerry Davis plate stance is not taught in umpire school but is acceptable in the minor leagues.
Forum: Baseball Sun Feb 29, 2004, 05:04pm
Replies: 4
Views: 2,081
Posted By jont
If the interference is unintentional, play on.

If the interference is unintentional, play on.
Forum: Basketball Fri Feb 27, 2004, 12:53pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,309
Posted By jont
The NBA refs are the best basketball officials in...

The NBA refs are the best basketball officials in the world. It's that simple. If you like to believe that they give preference to certain players--you are simply wrong. Obviously they make...
Forum: Basketball Fri Feb 20, 2004, 01:01pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,299
Posted By jont
It's impossible to know what the correct call is...

It's impossible to know what the correct call is on that particular play without seeing it. However, if you're 95% sure you got the call right, then you need to stay with it, regardless if it's...
Forum: Basketball Fri Feb 20, 2004, 12:52pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,905
Posted By jont
Just some ballpark figures: junior high $20 ...

Just some ballpark figures:

junior high $20
freshman, jv $35-$40
varsity $50-$60
juco $85-$100
Division III $125-$150
Division I $500-$700, plus airfare,per diem, hotel expenses
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