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Forum: Baseball Wed Jun 02, 2010, 08:50pm

Replies: 134 Joyce misses one Views: 15,058 Posted By tarheelcoach Joyce went into the Tiger clubhouse immediately... Joyce went into the Tiger clubhouse immediately after seeing the replay and apologized to Galaragga - I guess he was pretty sure he missed it. Both guys are class acts for how they handled things.

Forum: Baseball Mon Apr 05, 2010, 09:19am

Replies: 19 Interesting Situation Views: 2,448 Posted By tarheelcoach Interesting Situation Baseball 'Gimmick' Play (http://fayobserver.com/Articles/2010/04/04/988405) First off, I seriously doubt that the runner on 2nd came up with this on his own. That said, I live and work in games...

Forum: Basketball Sun Jan 17, 2010, 12:03pm

Replies: 4 A Gutsy Call - But Sounds Like a Good One Views: 1,075 Posted By tarheelcoach A Gutsy Call - But Sounds Like a Good One The Romeo Observer - Romeo, Michigan: Northern Macomb County's weekly newspaper since 1866 (http://www.romeoobserver.com/Story.asp?page=sports&storyid=16356)

Forum: Basketball Wed Nov 18, 2009, 04:51pm

Replies: 11 Study - Refs Even Things Out Views: 1,639 Posted By tarheelcoach Study - Refs Even Things Out The article. (http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/12590.html) # The probability of a foul being called on the visiting team was 7 percent higher than on the home team. # When the home team is...

Forum: Baseball Thu Sep 17, 2009, 04:08pm

Replies: 25 Officiating and the Crowd Views: 2,847 Posted By tarheelcoach Officiating and the Crowd There was an interesting discussion this morning on ESPN regarding the crowd's effect on official's calls. The discussion was brought about by the close 3-2 pitch in the Red Sox game that was called...

Forum: Baseball Fri Jul 31, 2009, 06:24pm

Replies: 124 Bill Hohn: Worst MLB umpire or merely the most glaring? Views: 18,478 Posted By tarheelcoach Anyone can write an article on Bleacher Report. ... Anyone can write an article on Bleacher Report. It is a fansite. The guy is an idiot - typical Brave fan.

Forum: Baseball Fri Jul 31, 2009, 08:48am

Replies: 124 Bill Hohn: Worst MLB umpire or merely the most glaring? Views: 18,478 Posted By tarheelcoach An article... An article (http://www.dugoutcentral.com/blog/?p=2614) about Hohn's actions in that game includes the following little tidbit: The author continued with I personally think that giving the...

Forum: Baseball Tue Jul 14, 2009, 09:41am

Replies: 38 Little league ba goes to 2nd Views: 3,643 Posted By tarheelcoach Our UIC for our local league has told us that the... Our UIC for our local league has told us that the runner cannot continue on to 2nd on a walk. I argued with him, stating just like you guys that the play is continuous, but his reply is that a walk...

Forum: Baseball Mon Jul 06, 2009, 09:02pm

Replies: 9 He Said What? Views: 1,629 Posted By tarheelcoach He Said What? Video of the play is here - it certainly looked like he was safe. Video: http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=5436713 If he really said that, Foster really stepped in it. Full Article...

Forum: Baseball Tue Jun 30, 2009, 01:47pm

Replies: 31 Has Anyone Had This Play? Views: 2,943 Posted By tarheelcoach Rule 6.02(b) Comment: If after the pitcher starts... Rule 6.02(b) Comment: If after the pitcher starts his windup or comes to a "set position” with a runner on, he does not go through with his pitch because the batter has stepped out of the box, it...

Forum: Baseball Wed Jun 17, 2009, 08:48pm

Replies: 23 This Bothers Me, and we Won! (Hands part of bat again.) Views: 3,427 Posted By tarheelcoach This happened in the Mets/Orioles game last... This happened in the Mets/Orioles game last night. The ball was originally ruled a foul ball, and as the training staff attended to Melvin Mora's hand (ball hit it) the umpires conferred and changed...

Forum: Basketball Fri Feb 13, 2009, 07:55pm

Replies: 36 technical fouls from a coaches perspective Views: 3,259 Posted By tarheelcoach I had one T in 10 years coaching. I did get... I had one T in 10 years coaching. I did get thrown out of one baseball game, though. How did I feel about it? Even though it was pretty much planned to keep my players in the game, I still...

Forum: Basketball Thu Dec 18, 2008, 10:12pm

Replies: 39 Officiating a Team You Formerly Coached Views: 2,914 Posted By tarheelcoach I transitioned from coaching to officiating last... I transitioned from coaching to officiating last year. I blocked my old team last year, but this year I have not. There are obviously still players who I coached on that team, but I feel I am far...

Forum: Baseball Thu Oct 16, 2008, 09:04pm

Replies: 4 Two Head Scratchers Views: 1,411 Posted By tarheelcoach Two Head Scratchers My first full season of umpiring came to a conclusion tonight. Somewhere between 120-150 games split between HS, USSSA, and Dixie. This last one was a little kid fall ball game (82 degrees at 6:00...

Forum: Baseball Sat Sep 20, 2008, 08:54pm

Replies: 3 Mike Gonzalez - Balk? Views: 1,439 Posted By tarheelcoach Mike Gonzalez - Balk? Has anyone seen Mike Gonzalez pitch for the Braves lately? He has developed a rocking motion as he stands in the windup before he starts his motion. Isn't this a balk? He is rocking left and right...

Forum: Baseball Thu Jul 10, 2008, 12:45pm

Replies: 2 Catcher Chatter Views: 1,633 Posted By tarheelcoach Catcher Chatter OBR tournament. In the game last night, the catcher continually chattered to his pitcher - even during the windup and pitch. Is this allowed? I thought it was a no no, and another umpire agreed,...

Forum: Baseball Sun May 11, 2008, 03:16pm

Replies: 7 Reds/Mets Batting Out of Order - Umps Kicked It Views: 1,772 Posted By tarheelcoach Reds/Mets Batting Out of Order - Umps Kicked It 9th inning, Mets up 8-3. The correct order was supposed to be Corey Patterson, then Cody Ross. Ross actually hit first, and flied out to right on the first pitch. Mets manager Willie Randolph then...

Forum: Baseball Fri Apr 11, 2008, 07:35am

Replies: 9 USSSA Shirt Views: 2,316 Posted By tarheelcoach USSSA Shirt What does USSSA require their umpires to wear? I signed up to call games, but haven't gotten any calls until today, but all I have is the regular navy shirt - is that what they wear? ITs been a few...

Forum: Baseball Tue Nov 27, 2007, 10:06pm

Replies: 6 Camps/Clinics around NC Views: 1,994 Posted By tarheelcoach The Southern Clinic is exactly what I'm looking... The Southern Clinic is exactly what I'm looking for - thanks for the info.

Forum: Baseball Mon Nov 26, 2007, 07:23pm

Replies: 6 Camps/Clinics around NC Views: 1,994 Posted By tarheelcoach Camps/Clinics around NC Anyone know any good camps/clinics around NC? Because of a job change, I can no longer coach, so I'm moving into umpiring instead. I've done a couple years of rec ball to get some experience, but I...

Forum: Baseball Thu Aug 30, 2007, 09:00pm

Replies: 25 Would you have tossed him? Views: 2,520 Posted By tarheelcoach There's definitely a history there that I'm sure... There's definitely a history there that I'm sure the umpires are aware of. The Red Sox have been accused of head hunting at Yankee batters (expecially ARod), with very little or no retaliation from...

Forum: Baseball Wed Aug 01, 2007, 06:44pm

Replies: 14 What would you call? Views: 1,394 Posted By tarheelcoach What would you call? Saw a play in last night's Mets/Brewers game that I've never seen before. What would you experienced guys do in this situation? Alou steals second for the Mets and slides in safely headfirst. He...

Forum: Baseball Mon Jul 23, 2007, 06:18pm

Replies: 43 Minor league coach killed by line drive Views: 4,017 Posted By tarheelcoach One day I was coaching 1B for a 13u travel team... One day I was coaching 1B for a 13u travel team when one of big boys ripped one off my shoulder. There was no way I could move in time. Part of the problem was I was down the line and a step out of...

Forum: Baseball Wed Jul 11, 2007, 06:28pm

Replies: 21 A rather unique question Views: 2,316 Posted By tarheelcoach Since I coach and also officiate, I have worked... Since I coach and also officiate, I have worked with plenty of guys who I saw from the 'dark side'. Once, during basketball, I got my only official warning of the season, and then the next day...

Forum: Baseball Tue Jul 03, 2007, 04:00pm

Replies: 5 Runner hit by batted ball Views: 3,363 Posted By tarheelcoach It was in Fayetteville It was in Fayetteville

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