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But we are trying to compare two different animals. The NCAA is a closed shop that has no problem fielding umpires though I'm not impressed that some umpires receive assignments in multiple levels. But that is what they think works best and it is their call. Meanwhile, the ASA assignments are more spread out and the quality of umpire is out of the UIC's hands. In some areas, even the state/metro has no say in who is sent to championship play. Quote:
31.1.15 Availability of Alcoholic Beverages. Alcoholic beverages shall not be sold or otherwise made
available for public consumption at any championship event sponsored by or administered by the Association, nor to the site is available to spectators until all patrons have left the facility or area used for competition).shall any such beverages be brought to the site during the championship (during the period from the time access I read this as pertaining solely to areas accessible to the general public especially since on-campus college facilities hosting NCAA events have been routinely serving alcoholic beverages, but in private club situations. But many outside venues have taken in a step further by selling alcoholic beverages on site, just steps away from the field on which the game is to be played, but just on the other side of a cyclone fence. A private locker room is just that, private. I know this has nothing to do with mechanics, but with evaluations and part of what Steve mentioned. IMO, this "beer" ding was an act based upon the UIC's personal opinion. This petty BS exists everywhere and, also IMO, should be extremely discounted or outright removed. Regardless of the game or level, an evaluation should be based on performance and results, not the nit-picking crap I read in some of the evaluations which come through my office. Okay, done pontificating about this. Back to the mechanics.
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In particular, INT/OBS, a topic that is near and dear to my heart. ![]() Sitch: Umpire who has primary responsibilty, either misses or simply does not call INT/OBS; but partner does. What is the best way for partner to handle this? a.) Do nothing, unless help is solicited. > While this approach preserves the integrity of the primary caller, it could become a difficult situation with coach who would ask, "Well, if you saw, it why didn't you call it, especially when a Dead Ball call is prescribed by rule?" b.) Offer unsolicited help..If so, how should unsolcited help be offered? > While this approach is an attempt to "get it right", it could create the perception that one umpire is overturning another umpire's call. Just askin' ![]()
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I guess I'm a "call it if you see it" person, regardless of "primary area" for calls like INT, OBS, pitch hitting batter, UC; although will reverse if partner has a good reason. Of course, this does not apply to out/safe, catch/no-catch, etc.
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