2020, anyone?

Dakota · #1 (**permalink**) Thu Aug 20, 2009, 07:35pm

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Originally Posted by wadeintothem

No, because if you didnt care, you wouldnt meet the requirements, accept it, or go.. so it wouldnt even be on your resume. No one, for example, does a national for the money.

Because you dont make any money.

You wouldnt put out the EXTRA effort required to be seen, the money to go to the extra clinics, you wouldnt try to meet the requirements to be selected to begin with. All you would do is the minimum and cash your check. You care about building your resume and what you do to meet criteria if you are one who goes.. or you wouldnt even be there - because you wouldnt qualify.

I agree with what you have written here ONLY if the part I underlined is true.

There are many other reasons than just not caring about his craft or looking only for money why an umpire does not pursue building a resume.

Chess Ref · #2 (**permalink**) Thu Aug 20, 2009, 08:04pm

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Originally Posted by Dakota

I agree with what you have written here ONLY if the part I underlined is true.

There are many other reasons than just not caring about his craft or looking only for money why an umpire does not pursue building a resume.

I fall into that category.

I've been blueing for 5 years . I've done 2 Nationals, including a Championship game at one of them. At the HS level I've done 2 Sectional Championship games, thats the highest in HS ball you can get in our area. my sectional this year included alot of last years 16U National Champions, lots of schloarships on the diamond that day.

So the powers to be must think I'm competent. I got offered college ball this year and I'm turning it down for 2 reasons. First reason is don't wanna do any extra traveling. The second reason is I'm not the most coach friendly blue in the world and I hear tell that you really need to be coach friendly to do college ball.

This may sound sick but I'd much rather ump 14U then 16's or 18's

.When giving my assignor my schedule I request the 14's and usually get them. I do a good job and most coaches are appreciative of the job I do. The resume builders are all fighting for the 18's and the Gold. I just feel like I'm more engaged,cause more crap breaks out, in 14's then the higher levels. When I'm doing the resume building games there just not as much going on. My experience is those games are pretty routine.

So thats my take on the resume building.....

bestviewofall · #3 (**permalink**) Thu Aug 20, 2009, 11:32pm

I have been asked to work this tournament. I have accepted.

From what I have seen of the roster, I am excited to be invloved with this gathering. Just as excited as I am to be involved with every game I am allowed to work. But, this time is is with some of the biggest names in the sport.

I will answer all questions, to the best of my abilities

NCASAUmp · #4 (**permalink**) Fri Aug 21, 2009, 07:40am

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Originally Posted by bestviewofall

I have been asked to work this tournament. I have accepted.

From what I have seen of the roster, I am excited to be invloved with this gathering. Just as excited as I am to be involved with every game I am allowed to work. But, this time is is with some of the biggest names in the sport.

I will answer all questions, to the best of my abilities

Okay... First question...

Why the angry face?

wadeintothem · #5 (**permalink**) Fri Aug 21, 2009, 07:47am

I was kind of wondering that too.. why the mad face?

This is paul from so cal right? Its only your second post so I havent been able to pin down exactly who you are lol.

Youre of course a stud of an umpire! If you are there, they no doubt will have a very good crew and it will be an awesome tourney.

Congrats!

bestviewofall · #6 (**permalink**) Fri Aug 21, 2009, 10:05am

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Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

Okay... First question...

Why the angry face?

LOL. I have no idea. Must have been a misapplied click. I just saw that myself this morning.

Yes, this is Smokey.

AtlUmpSteve · #7 (**permalink**) Fri Aug 21, 2009, 10:35am

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Originally Posted by bestviewofall

LOL. I have no idea. Must have been a misapplied click. I just saw that myself this morning.

Yes, this is Smokey.

And, he is the SE on my list of people that could put together such a roster. Smokey, can I assume WN and DC-N are also involved?

bestviewofall · #8 (**permalink**) Fri Aug 21, 2009, 01:53pm

Good to hear from you, Steve. Your assumption is correct.

Wade, I do not know if I know you or not but, thank you for the kind words, also. Probably just bad judgement on your part, though.

Smokey

luvthegame · #9 (**permalink**) Fri Aug 21, 2009, 07:19pm

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Originally Posted by bestviewofall

I have been asked to work this tournament. I have accepted.

From what I have seen of the roster, I am excited to be invloved with this gathering. Just as excited as I am to be involved with every game I am allowed to work. But, this time is is with some of the biggest names in the sport.

I will answer all questions, to the best of my abilities

Welcome aboard Smokey.

Are they working 3 man?

What are they paying?

Will you be able to have fun with that crew??

MNBlue · #10 (**permalink**) Sun Aug 23, 2009, 09:08pm

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Originally Posted by bestviewofall

I have been asked to work this tournament. I have accepted.

From what I have seen of the roster, I am excited to be invloved with this gathering. Just as excited as I am to be involved with every game I am allowed to work. But, this time is is with some of the biggest names in the sport.

I will answer all questions, to the best of my abilities

Have the organizers of the event decided what rule book they will be choosing to have enforced?

bestviewofall · #11 (**permalink**) Mon Aug 24, 2009, 12:18am

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Originally Posted by MNBlue

Have the organizers of the event decided what rule book they will be choosing to have enforced?

Mark,

At this point, to my knowledge, there has been no discussion (at least among us working stiffs) about that question. At this time there is far more important things for them to organize than whether or not a second rounding or returning obstruction is an automatic next base.

Unless they already have and not told their people to tell us.

11 months away....

Smokey

IRISHMAFIA · #12 (**permalink**) Mon Aug 24, 2009, 06:57am

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Originally Posted by bestviewofall

Mark,

whether or not a second rounding or returning obstruction is an automatic next base.

Guess I'm gonna have to ask what a "second rounding" is?

And, IMO, automatic awards do not help the game or players.

DNTXUM P · #13 (**permalink**) Mon Aug 24, 2009, 07:16am

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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Guess I'm gonna have to ask what a "second rounding" is?

And, IMO, automatic awards do not help the game or players.

It's a reference to NCAA rules.

MNBlue · #14 (**permalink**) Mon Aug 24, 2009, 08:26am

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Originally Posted by bestviewofall

Mark,

At this point, to my knowledge, there has been no discussion (at least among us working stiffs) about that question. At this time there is far more important things for them to organize than whether or not a second rounding or returning obstruction is an automatic next base.

Unless they already have and not told their people to tell us.

11 months away....

Smokey

I know. I was trying to steer the conversation into a more productive direction.

Arguing over things that don't matter or can't be changed is a little like being married.