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Old Thu Sep 25, 2008, 10:06pm
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I've seen some "college" umpires that aren't worth a $hit, period. I've seen HS umpires that are even worse. I've also seen HS umpires that could do great at the collegiate level. I've seen ASA umpires that could do great at both the HS & NCAA level.
No doubt that you have. But are you saying that the average ASA official's ability, experience, and level of commitment to umpiring is the same as the average college official?

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Like in baseball, the fact that someone has attained a certain level does not make them the best/more experience or higher than the next guy/gal.
No, but it's a pretty good clue that they are.

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And there is one thing that some do not realize. ASA considers the rule book part of the package teams and umpires get for their registration.
$50.00 is kinda steep for a rule book.

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The NCAA does not have an umpire's association and I doubt they register the coach/team as an independent entity. They are a conglomerate of educational institutions banded together for the benefit and coordination of athletic programs.
And not having an association is a bad thing?
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