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Forum: Baseball Thu Mar 05, 2009, 09:12pm
Replies: 37
Views: 11,970
Posted By Strike3UROUT
I've got a son that is a freshman in college at a...

I've got a son that is a freshman in college at a private university so I won't be buying any $120 plus sunglasses that can easily be broken. I'm pretty happy with my '06 Toyota Camry and it's paid...
Forum: Baseball Sat Feb 28, 2009, 02:55pm
Replies: 91
Views: 9,677
Posted By Strike3UROUT
I umpire quite a bit in the summer and fall and...

I umpire quite a bit in the summer and fall and the long tights would burn me up in the warmer weather. I have long thick black tube socks that they sell 3 for $15 at Honig's that go under my...
Forum: Baseball Thu Feb 26, 2009, 11:56pm
Replies: 91
Views: 9,677
Posted By Strike3UROUT
I just got my first pair of McDavid Hexpad shorts...

I just got my first pair of McDavid Hexpad shorts today from Honig's.

They fit great and are really thick for great protection in the thighs.

I should have bought a pair of these years ago.
Forum: Baseball Thu Feb 26, 2009, 11:51pm
Replies: 37
Views: 11,970
Posted By Strike3UROUT
I've been using Easton Diamond Flares for the...

I've been using Easton Diamond Flares for the past 5-6 years but only when on the bases. I have both a black lens and a light blue lens pair.

They are only $19.95 so I don't worry about breaking...
Forum: Baseball Thu Jan 29, 2009, 02:04pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,460
Posted By Strike3UROUT
4 inches of sleet followed the next day by 5...

4 inches of sleet followed the next day by 5 inches of wet snow in beautiful balmy southern Illinois. My first game is set for 3/17/09. Will it dry out and warm up by then????? ...
Forum: Baseball Thu Dec 18, 2008, 10:50pm
Replies: 40
Views: 6,680
Posted By Strike3UROUT
As for the advice to go to all kinds of different...

As for the advice to go to all kinds of different websites I strongly recommend you focus on information available at nfhs.com.

As you will quickly find out there is a lot of difference between...
Forum: Baseball Fri Aug 22, 2008, 12:32pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,865
Posted By Strike3UROUT
I ordered my first pair of 450's just two weeks...

I ordered my first pair of 450's just two weeks ago and got them from NB Express in just two days. First time I wore them I was very impressed at how comfrortable they were right out of the box....
Forum: Baseball Sat Apr 07, 2007, 03:40pm
Replies: 45
Views: 4,683
Posted By Strike3UROUT
You can't beat a West Vest Platinum chest...

You can't beat a West Vest Platinum chest protector in my opinion. I bought it at Honigs for around $150 and it was WELL worth it. :)
Forum: Baseball Fri Feb 16, 2007, 08:41pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,107
Posted By Strike3UROUT
Was Anna Nicole a virgin?????? Does Britney...

Was Anna Nicole a virgin??????

Does Britney wear panties?????
Forum: Baseball Sat Jan 20, 2007, 04:03pm
Replies: 13
Views: 2,195
Posted By Strike3UROUT
Honigs is GREAT

I've dealt with Honig's and they do an EXCELLENT job taking returns.

I had them send me the wrong state logo on a shirt and a hat. I called them and they immediately sent me the correct logo that...
Forum: Baseball Mon Jan 15, 2007, 03:09pm
Replies: 58
Views: 16,109
Posted By Strike3UROUT
The rates vary wildly in the southern Illinois...

The rates vary wildly in the southern Illinois area.

3 different schools pay $55, one pays $50, a whole bunch pay $40 and some smaller schools pay on $37.50.


All of these are for two man...
Forum: Baseball Sat Jan 13, 2007, 06:30pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,704
Posted By Strike3UROUT
When is your first game scheduled this spring??

I can't be the only out here that is ready and eager for HS baseball to start this spring.

My first game is scheduled for March 13th and YES it is both COLD and WINDY in southern Illinois that...
Forum: Baseball Mon Jan 01, 2007, 02:10pm
Replies: 28
Views: 3,366
Posted By Strike3UROUT
Big 3

1) Continue to use good timing and mechanics both behind the plate and on the bases.

2) Hustle, hustle, hustle.

3) HAVE FUN!!!!
Forum: Softball Sun Apr 23, 2006, 06:27pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,449
Posted By Strike3UROUT
Courtesy runners CAN pinch hit later in the game....

Courtesy runners CAN pinch hit later in the game.

If a pinch runner came in twice then her re-entries would be over and she would be done for the day. Maybe this is what you are thinking about.
Forum: Baseball Sun Apr 23, 2006, 06:08pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,815
Posted By Strike3UROUT
In Southern Illinois: Many single HS...

In Southern Illinois:


Many single HS games pay $35-40
Some bigger schools pay $45-55 for conference single games
Some Saturday DH's pay from $90-100


They never pay travel. That is the...
Forum: Softball Sat Feb 25, 2006, 07:49pm
Replies: 25
Views: 2,503
Posted By Strike3UROUT
For those of us entirely happy to umpire HS...

For those of us entirely happy to umpire HS baseball/softball games and with NO desire whatsoever to kiss the a$$e$ of the big boys at the NCAA then we will continue to wear the hockey helmets and be...
Forum: Softball Sat Feb 25, 2006, 02:58pm
Replies: 25
Views: 2,503
Posted By Strike3UROUT
EVERYBODY seems to have a different opinion but...

EVERYBODY seems to have a different opinion but here is mine.

I switched to the hockey helmet 2 years ago and I LOVE it!!

It is a Rawlings Cool-Flo that the college players use and is very...
Forum: Softball Sat Feb 25, 2006, 02:28pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,111
Posted By Strike3UROUT
Advice

I have a couple of pair of shin guards that cover above the knee and down on the top of my shoes.

A year ago I got a set of Honig's shin guards that are shorter and I LOVE them. They cover the...
Forum: Baseball Sat Feb 18, 2006, 11:27am
Replies: 22
Views: 3,955
Posted By Strike3UROUT
Re: Hmmm,

Let the "leather guys" be. After all the leather ball bag and shoes will be a perfect match for their leather saddle bags on the Harley they ride to the game! LOL!
Forum: Baseball Sun Jan 29, 2006, 12:07pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,727
Posted By Strike3UROUT
tjones, I got all my IHSA baseball stuff in...

tjones,

I got all my IHSA baseball stuff in the mail one day after I got the softball on Friday.

I ususally fill out the answers on the sheet and then go to the IHSA site and finish them on the...
Forum: Baseball Sat Jan 28, 2006, 12:07am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,727
Posted By Strike3UROUT
I have been back on the IHSS board hard and heavy...

I have been back on the IHSS board hard and heavy since early December. From September to December was not on at all because my laptop got fried by my son when he was downloading music or something...
Forum: Baseball Sat Jan 28, 2006, 12:00am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,727
Posted By Strike3UROUT
Just got my softball rule books and test today...

Just got my softball rule books and test today Friday 1/27 in the mail.

I'm guessing baseball will be in the mail then either tomorrow or early next week.

tjones do you do both softball and...
Forum: Baseball Tue May 24, 2005, 05:29pm
Replies: 26
Views: 3,268
Posted By Strike3UROUT
hockey masks are great

I got tired of working the slot and ending up with several foul balls right off the face mask. One game I got hit so hard in HS baseball that it turned my mask halfway around my head!!

Went to...
Forum: Baseball Sun Mar 27, 2005, 08:50pm
Replies: 61
Views: 8,580
Posted By Strike3UROUT
NO Partner Predicament

Sometimes NO partner is better than a inferior partner!!!!

Wouldn't want to do it on a regular basis but it can work if you make it work.
Forum: Baseball Sun Mar 27, 2005, 02:38pm
Replies: 61
Views: 8,580
Posted By Strike3UROUT
Worse thing I've ever had a partner do is NOT...

Worse thing I've ever had a partner do is NOT SHOW UP!!!!!!

Nothing worse than having your partner NOT show up and NOT call the school to let them know.

I've never had it happen in baseball...
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