WCWS Umpires?

[Steve M]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

I know umpires in line for different levels have been notified, but if I remember correctly, I was under the impression these assignments would not be published in advance, but as the playoffs moved forward.

I could be wrong. I know we have a couple on here and do not believe it would be inappropriate if they strutted a little bit on here when they received their assignment(s).

Mike,
I know of 3 here that have assignments. I'm sure there's some tales to come later - one of them will be with one of your deputies.

[outathm]

I know 2 of the guys working with Mike's Deputy. I am sure the stories will come, although they seem to have a fairly good crew and very good teams.

[CajunNewBlue]

checked the mail box... nope.
Guess i will have to wait for a few more years.

[wadeintothem]

shoot, mine must be lost in the mail.

[CajunNewBlue]

I did get to call the Louisiana 5A state championship game this past weekend and my wife gave birth to a 7lb 5oz baby girl, 12 hours later..... that should carry me for a few days. (big time hijack attempt )

[wadeintothem]

Heck thats almost as good as the WCWS! Congrats on the baby!

[Steve M]

Originally Posted by CajunNewBlue

I did get to call the Louisiana 5A state championship game this past weekend and my wife gave birth to a 7lb 5oz baby girl, 12 hours later..... that should carry me for a few days. (big time hijack attempt )

Good for you, congrats.

[bkbjones]

Originally Posted by CajunNewBlue

I did get to call the Louisiana 5A state championship game this past weekend and my wife gave birth to a 7lb 5oz baby girl, 12 hours later..... that should carry me for a few days. (big time hijack attempt )

Congrats on both counts.
But...
Didja get a new shirt to mark either occasion?

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Steve M

Mike,
I know of 3 here that have assignments. I'm sure there's some tales to come later - one of them will be with one of your deputies.

Well, we are waiting!!!!

[CajunNewBlue]

yeah.. waiting <----- insert big @ss blue letters here.
(ok, im way too bored at work)

[Steve M]

Big Slick and I were together at one regional and Outathm was at the other regional in Pa. Well I think my first plate game went longer than anyone else's - I'd certainly hope so, anyway. I had a 3-2 game that went 17 innings. It would have been over sooner if a good bunt could have been laid done at the right time, but............
My legs took at least 8 adult beverages on the porch to recover

[outathm]

I waited until the championship game to have extra innings, and it was also the elimination bracket team that won. Good tourney, and yes I am sure that Steve holds the 2009 record for longest game.

Mike's Deputy was all that anyone could ask for in a crew chief and more. Great learning experience and great softball.

[Steve M]

The 2 teams that went 17 in my game went 9 in the loser's bracket final - I had 1st in that game. I did end up with the plate in the final and that game went uneventfully.

We were put up in a bed and breakfast - and the owner is kind of amazing. I think she's 86 and still actually doing much of the work around the place. Breakfast each day was a meal and more.

[outathm]

We were put up in a regular hotel, but no teams. The teams were all staying around us, so each night was an adventure finding a restaurant to eat in without sitting next to a player.

We went across the street to a diner for breakfast each morning, on Sunday (mother's day) we got there just in time. On our way out I heard the hostess tell a man it was 45 minutes to wait for a table.