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Forum: Soccer Tue Nov 17, 2009, 12:12am

Replies: 3 Elizabeth Lambert - WTF? Views: 2,420 Posted By UmpireBob First of all, we have to understand that none of... First of all, we have to understand that none of us were there, on the field, calling the game. So, there's the whole YHTBT aspect to take into consideration. As I was watching the highlight...

Forum: Football Mon Nov 16, 2009, 11:55pm

Replies: 14 Advice on foggy eyeglasses Views: 2,949 Posted By UmpireBob A fellow umpire who was on my crew for Mich LL... A fellow umpire who was on my crew for Mich LL state finals a couple of years ago used some sort of bees wax product on his glasses, but I don't remember the name of the product. Maybe that might...

Forum: Baseball Fri Jun 27, 2008, 10:27pm

Replies: 11 Run him, or no....... Views: 1,771 Posted By UmpireBob He's gone! Well, HTBT, but I can certainly give you credit for patience. However, the moment he stepped out of the dugout, he certainly would have been gone, especially if he charged out like you said. Fry...

Forum: Baseball Fri Jun 27, 2008, 10:13pm

Replies: 30 Should I Stay or Should I go. Views: 3,981 Posted By UmpireBob Thank you! Tim, I can understand your frustration, but I think you did the right thing by sticking around. After all, it does not sound like it was the kids' fault that the field didn't get prepped. I...

Forum: Baseball Mon Mar 03, 2008, 12:22am

Replies: 7 MLB Urban Invitational: USC @ Southern Views: 1,996 Posted By UmpireBob Hey Michael, you may have just created a name for... Hey Michael, you may have just created a name for when this happens. And in youth ball, with inexperienced parents, er, I mean, umpires, this does happen. I had it happen to me once last year. Dad...

Forum: Baseball Sun Mar 02, 2008, 01:55am

Replies: 7 MLB Urban Invitational: USC @ Southern Views: 1,996 Posted By UmpireBob I'm with Don on this one . . . when I saw the ad... I'm with Don on this one . . . when I saw the ad for this double header earlier today I was very happy. Baseball, at last!!! I saw the play mentioned above. In my mind, it was not a catch at...

Forum: Baseball Thu May 03, 2007, 09:00am

Replies: 14 Taking your partner's ejection Views: 1,955 Posted By UmpireBob Great story! I would have loved to see the... Great story! I would have loved to see the "gusto and flourish!" That's a game where you go straight to the bank with the check and cash it.

Forum: Soccer Tue Apr 17, 2007, 08:38am

Replies: 9 best book(s)? Views: 2,213 Posted By UmpireBob I went to Barnes & Noble the other day and picked... I went to Barnes & Noble the other day and picked up Soccer Rules Explained, as recommended above. I also picked up another of Lover's books, Official Soccer Rules Illustrated: A Quick Reference for...

Forum: Baseball Fri Apr 13, 2007, 01:05pm

Replies: 59 Helmet wearers Views: 6,315 Posted By UmpireBob Little League and FED require catchers to wear... Little League and FED require catchers to wear helmets that meet NOCSAE standards. I do not know about Babe Ruth, or some of the other rule codes. Those rule sets do not require an umpire to wear...

Forum: Baseball Fri Apr 13, 2007, 12:42pm

Replies: 59 Helmet wearers Views: 6,315 Posted By UmpireBob Mr. Fronheiser, Why? Or do you like to just... Mr. Fronheiser, Why? Or do you like to just to ignite the flame thrower, then walk away? First of all, understand that the question was rhetorical in nature, and not a position per se. ...

Forum: Baseball Fri Apr 13, 2007, 11:39am

Replies: 59 Helmet wearers Views: 6,315 Posted By UmpireBob I have an HSM, and I would much rather wear it... I have an HSM, and I would much rather wear it than the traditional hat/mask combo. It is a cooler solution in warm weather. When I wear it, I take it off just like I do my mask, only because I'm...

Forum: Baseball Fri Apr 13, 2007, 11:17am

Replies: 45 which CP should I buy Views: 5,571 Posted By UmpireBob Interesting... Hey Rich (and understand, I'm writing this with my tongue firmly planted in my cheek), you mean the shirts that look like the jackets with the shoulder inserts in them, which I seem to notice that...

Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 11, 2007, 05:26pm

Replies: 40 $%#$%@ing Snow Views: 4,154 Posted By UmpireBob Late to the thread, but Amen to that, Rich!!! ... Late to the thread, but Amen to that, Rich!!! :mad:

Forum: Baseball Mon Apr 09, 2007, 04:43pm

Replies: 27 Plate Shoes Views: 4,274 Posted By UmpireBob Success! Received the New Balance plate shoes today. :D The Gerry Davis shin guards which would not work with the Gerry Davis high top plate shoes I wore last year, work much better with these NB shoes. The...

Forum: Soccer Thu Apr 05, 2007, 09:08am

Replies: 9 best book(s)? Views: 2,213 Posted By UmpireBob Where to purchase? So far, some great referrals...but where can someone purchase these books? Are these likely to be found at Barnes & Noble, or do they need to be ordered directly from organizations like the USSF? ...

Forum: Baseball Thu Apr 05, 2007, 08:42am

Replies: 37 Does Anyone Else Still Have To Wait To Umpire? Views: 3,109 Posted By UmpireBob It Is Snowing!!!! IT'S SNOWING! :mad: My lawn is white! Just Tuesday, I was wearing a t-shirt! UUUURRRRGGGGHHHHH! Our high school season started 3/28, but our Little League season doesn't start until 4/28. ...

Forum: Baseball Tue Apr 03, 2007, 10:50pm

Replies: 33 NB Plate vs. Davis Patent Leather? Views: 4,365 Posted By UmpireBob Hey Rich, Yeah, I saw the 4E shoes at... Hey Rich, Yeah, I saw the 4E shoes at WebExpress. I don't need them that wide. The 2E width should be just fine. If I were just buying the shoes, I would have ordered them from WebExpress. But...

Forum: Baseball Tue Apr 03, 2007, 10:42pm

Replies: 45 which CP should I buy Views: 5,571 Posted By UmpireBob I can't speak about the Davis protector, but I... I can't speak about the Davis protector, but I purchased the ProNine protector last summer. I like it. It fits me well, and I'm a big guy. Don't bother with the bicep protectors though. They do...

Forum: Baseball Tue Apr 03, 2007, 10:31pm

Replies: 26 Does he stay or does he go? Views: 3,105 Posted By UmpireBob He's gone Players and coaches are not allowed to question judgement calls. HTBT, in order to really get a feel for the tone. Plus, it's really your call as to whether you ignore this coach or not. I would...

Forum: Baseball Tue Apr 03, 2007, 02:44pm

Replies: 33 NB Plate vs. Davis Patent Leather? Views: 4,365 Posted By UmpireBob Bit the bullet Well, ordered a pair of the NB 450's from Honigs today. With my ABUA membership, I get 10% off anyway, plus I needed to order some other things anyway. I'm excited to get them. I'll get back with...

Forum: Baseball Tue Apr 03, 2007, 11:41am

Replies: 27 Plate Shoes Views: 4,274 Posted By UmpireBob Tim, I would assume that they look very... Tim, I would assume that they look very similar to their K90 high top, seeing at they seem to keep the same look between their K80 and K70 shoes. However, I do not know for sure. If you are...

Forum: Baseball Mon Apr 02, 2007, 10:43pm

Replies: 33 NB Plate vs. Davis Patent Leather? Views: 4,365 Posted By UmpireBob Last year I purchased some GD high top patent... Last year I purchased some GD high top patent leather shoes. I love the no-fuss, no-muss care, but now I can't wear the GD shin guards that I had purchased the year before. The shin guards worked...

Forum: Baseball Mon Apr 02, 2007, 10:13pm

Replies: 22 joe morgan off to a great start rules wise... Views: 2,983 Posted By UmpireBob Nice to know that I'm not the only one who does... Nice to know that I'm not the only one who does this, and has the same problem in doing so! :D I too was speaking my mind at the TV after Joe's blunder last night! He's such a moron! And his...

Forum: Baseball Wed Jul 07, 2004, 11:37pm

Replies: 21 You're allowed to imbibe. Views: 2,888 Posted By UmpireBob tornado, I like that option as well. Could... tornado, I like that option as well. Could do somewhat the same with a backpack, and would allow me to keep extra pencils and such in there as well. Good ideas!! Bob

Forum: Baseball Wed Jul 07, 2004, 11:07pm

Replies: 21 You're allowed to imbibe. Views: 2,888 Posted By UmpireBob The fields I work on during the regular season... The fields I work on during the regular season all have a green tarp across the backstop. I just place my jug of Gatorade and my towel in the top of that, between the tarp and the fence. So far,...

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