Lesser of Two Evils

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Originally Posted by tcannizzo

I think this question deserves its own thread.

Re: U-Make-The-Call

Sitch: PU overturns BU's call. BU should:
a.) just stand there and continue with the game.
b.) leave the field of play
c.) other (explain)

Seems to me that "b" is the lesser of two evils.
By going with "a":
1. Silence constitutes acceptance. Is this the message that BU should send?
2. BU's credibility and authority have been stripped openly and publicly.
3. It establishes a precedent that would permit ANY umpire to overturn ANY OTHER umpire's call at least for the rest of that game, and into the future
4. The integrity of the game has been compromised. Do you stand there in the face of this breach or make a statement.

Depends, does my partner have the adult liquid refreshments for after the game?

Who is paying for your services, the teams or your partner? The PU is not going to overturn didly without a fight. There will be no problem with my integrity because I will have no problem telling both coaches that I will be happy to discuss any questions they have concerning the play after the game, hustle back to my position and let them feast on my partner. And I'll do it with a smile.

I will not, however, walk out on the teams, nor give my partner the satisfaction of acting the hero.