Bad boys, bad boys...

[strike4]

It is none of my business until there is not enough players left to complete the game, or me or my partner is the one who is being escorted off the field.

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by strike4

It is none of my business until there is not enough players left to complete the game, or me or my partner is the one who is being escorted off the field.

Well, if a player gets cuffed and hauled off, I couldn't care less. That's their problem for picking up a player who can't keep his crap together.

My concern was that this was championship play, which kinda counts for something here. It's not league.

Being the son of a retired cop, I absolutely want to let the cops do their job, and I don't want to be a hindrance. At the same time, I don't want to penalize a team's chances at winning if it's just a big misunderstanding (matter of fact, this team DID end up winning the tourney).

Fine line.

[Skahtboi]

"Whatcha gonna do?"

[MD Longhorn]

I think I'm in the middle here. Continue umpiring the game until something that's going on over there affects the game... but DEFINITELY make UIC aware (and/or TD if UIC is not nearby) and standing by.

[IRISHMAFIA]

I'm sort of curious why some think it involves the game, or for that matter the tournament/league officials.

This is a team personnel problem. If it delays the game, yeah, I'm going to let the TD/UIC know why, but that is about the extent of any involvment.

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

I'm sort of curious why some think it involves the game, or for that matter the tournament/league officials.

This is a team personnel problem. If it delays the game, yeah, I'm going to let the TD/UIC know why, but that is about the extent of any involvment.

I agree we should stay uninvolved until it directly affects the game --- but I think it wise to let UIC/TD know they might want to head over to my field. Just being prudent and proactive - just in case.

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by mbcrowder

I agree we should stay uninvolved until it directly affects the game --- but I think it wise to let UIC/TD know they might want to head over to my field. Just being prudent and proactive - just in case.

In this case, TD was aware that something occurred the night before, and had said that if they find the team involved, they would be out of the tourney.

[KJUmp]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

I'm sort of curious why some think it involves the game, or for that matter the tournament/league officials.

This is a team personnel problem. If it delays the game, yeah, I'm going to let the TD/UIC know why, but that is about the extent of any involvment.

+1.
I've got enough on my hands calling ball/strike, IP, fair/foul, safe/out.

[silverpie]

Certainly, I would alert whoever I report to that something's up and a decision may be needed. Until then, if no players are being pulled from the field, I don't have a call. If one is, and his coach makes an immediate sub, play on. But if a player should be on the field and isn't, the game is paused until the UIC/TD/whatever can get there.

[Andy]

Originally Posted by KJUmp

+1.
I've got enough on my hands calling ball/strike, IP, fair/foul, safe/out.

...and whether or not one foot out of the box is "out of the box"!