Who the HELL are you!!!?

[azbigdawg]

Ive never been too big on stating where Ive been or what Ive done...but

Im Darrell. I live in Gilbert, Arizona. Ive been umpiring since 1993, fast pitch since 2001..Ive been involved with 11 ASA nationals in some capacity (both fast and slow). I do a little JC ball on the side... DIE HARD ASA lover, despite its multiple and serious faults....

Theres more...but thats enough.....

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by azbigdawg

Ive never been too big on stating where Ive been or what Ive done...but

Im Darrell. I live in Gilbert, Arizona. Ive been umpiring since 1993, fast pitch since 2001..Ive been involved with 11 ASA nationals in some capacity (both fast and slow). I do a little JC ball on the side... DIE HARD ASA lover, despite its multiple and serious faults....

Theres more...but thats enough.....

Man, I must be a slacker. I started the same year as you, but I've only gone to one National so far.

[azbigdawg]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

Man, I must be a slacker. I started the same year as you, but I've only gone to one National so far.

I got lucky with my regional UIC several years back, he pressured me into mastering both the 12" and 16" (sp) game...and in 2001 I learned the FP game...it kinda opens doors when you know both sides of the game. Ive also just been in the right place a few times..

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by azbigdawg

I got lucky with my regional UIC several years back, he pressured me into mastering both the 12" and 16" (sp) game...and in 2001 I learned the FP game...it kinda opens doors when you know both sides of the game. Ive also just been in the right place a few times..

Oh my!

[wadeintothem]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

Man, I must be a slacker. I started the same year as you, but I've only gone to one National so far.

Ever try kissing some @$$?

jeez.

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by wadeintothem

Ever try kissing some @$$?

jeez.

Phil's not my type.

Great guy, though. Honored that he gave me a chance.

[argodad]

If you really care...

I am Larry in Pensacola FL. I've been calling FP since 1993 (but didn't have much time get serious about it until I retired from the Navy and my DD finished her college career). I now call college, HS, ASA, and some local rec ball. 2008 was a great year -- Florida HS finals, Florida JUCO championships, and ASA/USA 12U Nationals.

Unfortunately, I had to sit out 2009 as I had my leg amputated in February. Once it (finally) heals, I'll be back on the dirt.

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by argodad

If you really care...

I am Larry in Pensacola FL. I've been calling FP since 1993 (but didn't have much time get serious about it until I retired from the Navy and my DD finished her college career). I now call college, HS, ASA, and some local rec ball. 2008 was a great year -- Florida HS finals, Florida JUCO championships, and ASA/USA 12U Nationals.

Unfortunately, I had to sit out 2009 as I had my leg amputated in February. Once it (finally) heals, I'll be back on the dirt.

Hey, how's that coming along? I remember you mentioning it before. Healing okay?

[argodad]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

Hey, how's that coming along? I remember you mentioning it before. Healing okay?

Thanks for asking Dave. I messed up big time by falling (on the stump) shortly after the amputation. To save the knee, we're now going through an extended process to remove all the crushed bone and tissue and fill in the hole with "granulation tissue." Unfortunately, the amount of radiation that originally caused the amputation has made me very slow to heal. But I WILL get there, and I will be back on the field. My goal is to be the first amputee to umpire a FHSAA championship game.