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Frankly, I don't blame him one bit. It's time to consume massive amounts of a certain species of black bird. Technically, as others have said, this is not an "appeal" by rule. What the defense did was simply question your call and point out what happened. Knowledgeable coaches (not saying Bob is one) will key on these kinds of umpire mistakes and make the umpire look even worse. Quote:
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Let me be a little more civil about Bob. We have all encountered a Bob. Bob is your friend, your biggest supporter and will tell you how he wishes more umpires were like you. And then he doesn't get exactly what he wants and tries to shame you into having pity on him and his team. He props himself up in front of others by telling them how you must be having a bad day or how you have an ego greater than the teams playing the game. And he will be like that right up until the Bob in the other dugout feels slighted and it is your fault his boys are going home losers, then he is once again your closest and personal buddy. Or the next season begins and the game starts all over. Do not let the Bobs dictate your game or willingness to learn and work by the rules or mechanics. Disappointing Bob should be the last thing on any umpire's mind, before, during or after the game. Good luck.
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Me too, just surprised it's the 2nd time this week Irish has suggested including the f-bomb in my interactions with a coach.
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Just recently on a check swing, coach in the dugout goes ballistic and screams, "you weren't even watching". I turn to sweep the plate and tell the coach that is enuff. I look over my shoulder, and my partner approaches the coach and says shut your f****ing mouth. Then he ejects him.
Afterwards, they hug and make up. Instant classic. I think my partner got it backwards tho. I woulda ejected first, then told him to go f*** himself after. Quote:
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I do not believe in profanity, and consider it a sign of ignorance and weak character for those who do.
I have never thrown a player out of a game for "cursing" and never will.
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Protest, Appeal, Request for Help | mcrowder | Softball | 4 | Wed Mar 29, 2006 09:11pm |
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