Umpire knocked unconscious by 10U coach

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.

Yes siree Bob, coaches never lie.

MTD, Sr.

Exactly. I'm skeptical until more facts are released. Even if the umpire did call the coach a liar, that does not permit the coach to assault him. I am distgusted but not surprised at several of the comments left on those sites.

[NCASAUmp]

Maybe the coach was from Georgia.

http://www.ahajokes.com/laws010.html

4th bullet down.

But seriously, I hope they lock this guy up. Truly pathetic for a grown man to punch someone over a 10U softball game.

[Dakota]

Just to clarify.... I didn't for one microsecond intend to imply that this was the umpire's fault for poor game management. Only that when you have an idiot for a coach, don't stoop to his level - it will only make matters worse. Even if the coach actually was a liar (hard to believe, I know), better to just walk away and let the coach eject himself. We don't know if the coach should have already been ejected; not enough information about what led up to the assault.

[wadeintothem]

Gosh, I hope this umpire has someone who can help him carry and sort out all the lawyers business cards he's getting. Thats gonna be tough on him... and goes to show a good baiting really can pay off at times.