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Forum: Softball Tue Jul 26, 2011, 08:04pm

Replies: 39 OMG Did I hear this correctly? Views: 4,672 Posted By flipper What does the make-up of the crew have to do with... What does the make-up of the crew have to do with fair/foul, out/safe, and rules application? As far as robotics goes, T.S. on the plate and the gentleman at 2nd certainly qualified. I thought...

Forum: Softball Tue Jul 26, 2011, 01:59pm

Replies: 39 OMG Did I hear this correctly? Views: 4,672 Posted By flipper Unfortunately for the game of softball, it seems... Unfortunately for the game of softball, it seems impossible to watch a televised game without seeing sloppy play, listening to horrible announcers, and watching the "best of the best" umpires...

Forum: Softball Fri Jun 10, 2011, 08:38am

Replies: 52 CWS FL-AZ plate umpire Views: 5,828 Posted By flipper Once I tell a coach that it did hit the knob and... Once I tell a coach that it did hit the knob and "I EVEN heard it", I have doubled down on my call. I can't see me then going to my partners for them to tell me that I didn't see/hear what I...

Forum: Softball Thu Jun 09, 2011, 09:40pm

Replies: 52 CWS FL-AZ plate umpire Views: 5,828 Posted By flipper Maybe they can get together and discuss HBP,... Maybe they can get together and discuss HBP, timing, and the strike zone as well. There IS some video they can reference for instructional purposes.

Forum: Softball Thu Jun 09, 2011, 09:28pm

Replies: 52 CWS FL-AZ plate umpire Views: 5,828 Posted By flipper I agree. When given the choice between 2 sets of... I agree. When given the choice between 2 sets of eyes for a probable force play at 1st or 1 set for a tag play at 3rd, you need to do the best you can on the first play without compromising a good...

Forum: Softball Thu Jun 09, 2011, 11:26am

Replies: 52 CWS FL-AZ plate umpire Views: 5,828 Posted By flipper That's the rub isn't it? You can't criticize the... That's the rub isn't it? You can't criticize the decision to have an umpire work a game without criticizing that umpire indirectly. When the Director of Championships for the NCAA publicly...

Forum: Softball Thu Jun 09, 2011, 11:13am

Replies: 52 CWS FL-AZ plate umpire Views: 5,828 Posted By flipper I don't think this was ever a checked swing... I don't think this was ever a checked swing issue. She did not go to U1 prior to saying it went off the knob. She did, for some reason, walk 3/4 of the way to 1st before bringing the batter back. ...

Forum: Softball Thu Jun 09, 2011, 08:18am

Replies: 52 CWS FL-AZ plate umpire Views: 5,828 Posted By flipper Very good points here. I'm just curious... Very good points here. I'm just curious about your comment on how NCAA mechanics elevated the problem. Just asking.

Forum: Softball Sun Jun 05, 2011, 12:25pm

Replies: 14 Florida vs. ASU PU strike zone Views: 1,728 Posted By flipper No, it was Chris. Lots of people make that... No, it was Chris. Lots of people make that mistake. I think it was the World she worked in South America. And for the record, she is one of the better female umpires I've worked with. No, I...

Forum: Softball Sat Jun 04, 2011, 10:01pm

Replies: 12 Uf-asu Views: 1,600 Posted By flipper That's right Tom. It's just personal. :rolleyes:... That's right Tom. It's just personal. :rolleyes: Do you know him or have you worked with him? Did you go back and see how he handled the Big East Championship? If so, fine. If not, STFU!

Forum: Softball Sat Jun 04, 2011, 09:52pm

Replies: 14 Florida vs. ASU PU strike zone Views: 1,728 Posted By flipper Normal conference? She also works the Big XII... Normal conference? She also works the Big XII and SEC. This weekend proves that resume' means absolutely nothing. BTW, her 1 NCAA Super Regional does not qualify her to work the WCWS based on...

Forum: Softball Fri Jun 03, 2011, 11:26pm

Replies: 12 Uf-asu Views: 1,600 Posted By flipper The player's reaction should tell you whether it... The player's reaction should tell you whether it was wrong or not. It should have told John something as well. We have all been in a situation where we instantly question if what we called is...

Forum: Softball Fri Jun 03, 2011, 10:59pm

Replies: 12 Uf-asu Views: 1,600 Posted By flipper I would consider it using your experience to... I would consider it using your experience to understand what a coach is doing and countering it appropriately.

Forum: Softball Fri Jun 03, 2011, 10:09pm

Replies: 12 Uf-asu Views: 1,600 Posted By flipper Not sure what you're getting at Mike. I think... Not sure what you're getting at Mike. I think Kevin's finger spacing was much more accurate than Walton's. Odd that you would defend someone who kicks a call and won't take the a$$ chewing he has...

Forum: Softball Thu Jun 02, 2011, 09:53pm

Replies: 22 Missouri v. Washingington Views: 3,240 Posted By flipper "Get out of my face" is not what most would... "Get out of my face" is not what most would consider an appropriate way to warn a coach. Plenty other ways to keep from exhibiting the same behavior you're trying to stop. Sloan did his job. I...

Forum: Softball Thu Jun 02, 2011, 08:36pm

Replies: 22 Missouri v. Washingington Views: 3,240 Posted By flipper It's unlikely I would have said what he appeared... It's unlikely I would have said what he appeared to say. It was escalating the situation at best, baiting the coach at worse. Maybe a "chicken or the egg" situation. It depends on who...

Forum: Softball Wed Jun 01, 2011, 09:29pm

Replies: 22 Missouri v. Washingington Views: 3,240 Posted By flipper The last thing Earlywine said, while pointing... The last thing Earlywine said, while pointing emphatically, was "You missed it." The replays in the 1st inning allow you to read his lips. However, in about the 3rd inning, they recap the...

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