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Old Sun May 31, 2009, 09:50pm
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What about this second game re-match pitching lane fiasco? What is the NCAA doing? It's a distraction to the game. It needs to be addressed.
You are aware that the rule is not new, is not only in NCAA and they have been using the pitching lane in games since last September, right?
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Old Sun May 31, 2009, 10:12pm
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You are aware that the rule is not new, is not only in NCAA and they have been using the pitching lane in games since last September, right?
Yes. Only the chalked lane lines are new. What's the umpire's problem? If you do not come straight forward like the rule states, and your foot totally over the outside of the line, then call it. If you can't see the lines, re-chalked them. Why make everything so controversial? Play the game! The umps are there to enforce the rules to keep it fair.
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Old Sun May 31, 2009, 10:31pm
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Yes. Only the chalked lane lines are new. What's the umpire's problem? If you do not come straight forward like the rule states, and your foot totally over the outside of the line, then call it. If you can't see the lines, re-chalked them. Why make everything so controversial? Play the game! The umps are there to enforce the rules to keep it fair.
Then feel free to share your solution on how an umpire is supposed to see that from their positions without sacrificing their present responsibilities.
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Old Sun May 31, 2009, 10:38pm
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Then feel free to share your solution on how an umpire is supposed to see that from their positions without sacrificing their present responsibilities.
Thats why I asked if you thought they needed another umpire out there. Remember?
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Old Sun May 31, 2009, 11:10pm
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Thats why I asked if you thought they needed another umpire out there. Remember?
Well, not really, or not as I read it below:

Are the umpires upset with the lined pitching lanes? Do they really want another umpire on the field?

You asked if someone wanted another umpire out there. I don't know why any crew would mind working a 4-umpire game. But even with another umpire, they are still 50-55' away, still possibly have a runner at 2B. It is going to be an educated guess at best and will still be difficult with the blurred lines.
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Old Sun May 31, 2009, 11:35pm
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I have an easy solution.

GET RID OF THE LINES.
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Old Mon Jun 01, 2009, 12:56am
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Blind sight is 20/20 ??
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Old Mon Jun 01, 2009, 06:30am
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I have an easy solution.

GET RID OF THE LINES.
But then the pitcher wouldn't have anything on the ground to get them into the habit of pitching legally.

I have a better idea. The coaches know damn well when their pitcher is illegal. If they don't, they shouldn't be the coach.

During season, have umpires who believe it is an issue report a pitcher/team to local conference. At the direction of the conference, have game footage filmed (which may already happen at the higher levels) and submitted for evaluation.

Where a pitcher is questionable, the coach is informed that their pitcher is suspect. If the team reaches the playoffs and the pitcher is deemed illegal, fine the coach and school $20K and remove the pitcher from the team.

Yeah, a pipedream and a ****load of bureaucracy, but the only thing these people fear is the loss of cash and eligibility.

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Old Mon Jun 01, 2009, 04:58am
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(snip)If you can't see the lines, re-chalked them.
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Like we do the batter's box....
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