ASU - LSU Tempe Regional Final

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Originally Posted by ronald

I did not see that game but saw others and blown calls.

Any in that game?

We are very fortunate in the game of softball to have the exposure and media coverage that we do in the NCAA. Over the past 7 years games are being televised more and more. TV is an excellent tool to use, to watch and learn from other umpires. Even the best umpires make mistakes and "blow" calls. We all do it. Others more than others but thats another topic...lol jk. TV can be very deceiving when it comes to angles and perception at times. Dont be so quick to "rip" the umpire. He/She is there for a reason. It can be hard to determine if the ump was in the right place at the right time to make the correct call due to camera angles. And one piece of advice for all that dont know this already: DON'T LISTEN TO RULE INTERPRETATIONS FROM COMMENTATORS! Most of the time they are absolutely clueless as to the proper rule or what the proper ruling on the field was. Previously at WCWS Kathy(NCAA coordinator of umpires) would sit with/near commentators to give them the proper interpretation of a rule. Hopefully she or someone will do the same this year. Enjoy all the games the next few weeks and cheer on our fellow brothers and sisters in blue! Good luck to all this summer!!