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Old Wed May 19, 2010, 04:20pm
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In New York, (at least on Long Island), officials are ranked or "rated" by each head coach. It is done by a weighted rating system.
YUCK. I'd give zero weight to a rating system solely comprised of coaches opinions. One can see why this obviously bad umpire is highly rated.
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Old Wed May 19, 2010, 05:20pm
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YUCK. I'd give zero weight to a rating system solely comprised of coaches opinions.
Isn't that pretty much how high school sport works here?
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Old Thu May 20, 2010, 04:51pm
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Isn't that pretty much how high school sport works here?
Not SOLELY.
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Old Sat May 22, 2010, 06:30am
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The end of season rankings came out Thursday. Said umpire ranked #8 overall this year.
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