Umpire Obstruction

[AtlUmpSteve]

Originally Posted by CecilOne

What about the jeopardy rule?

Not to appear overbearing, but that is the kind of thought process that needs not ever be considered. The jeopardy rule is quite specific as to what it covers; what call was delayed or reversed, and the delay or reversal put a team in jeopardy??

Simply too many umpires think that the jeopardy rule and "God" rule are meant to serve their sense of fairness. Far from it.

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve

Not to appear overbearing, but that is the kind of thought process that needs not ever be considered. The jeopardy rule is quite specific as to what it covers; what call was delayed or reversed, and the delay or reversal put a team in jeopardy??

Simply too many umpires think that the jeopardy rule and "God" rule are meant to serve their sense of fairness. Far from it.

And I don't, like I said, just trying to foment a discussion, hopefully comments like yours, in a topic that was not to be long.