Would you allow a fan to affect your call?

[DownTownTonyBrown]

I know, I know. Others have complained about my willingness to coach players. But...

For this particular scenario, I would definitely say to the runner "Don't be off too soon."

At that point, if she was off early, I would call it. And when the coach whined, I could say, "I talked to her, Coach. And I told her I was watching for an early leadoff."

Just because the fans get to see the plays also, doesn't mean they are influencing me or my calls... nor does it mean that I shouldn't make a call just because a fan also saw the same violation. The rules must be enforced equally for both teams.