Not shouting, just trying to emphasize certain words (thoughts)! My grandkids have to help me sign on and off my IPad, not very computer literate. Again, was just wondering is NCASU's views about lack of balls, umpiring from stands, etc., was the general opinion???? Personally, I would never accept a job, if side comments, not necessary nor essential to the game, caused me to have a negative reaction to the game, or the fans! Umps (Good umps) are there to call and control the game, not control what's said in the stands, not to try to determine who has the biggest set of testicles in the stands, etc! The problem I am seeing as I watch my 10U granddaughter play travel ball nearly every weekend is this, the umpires are either really good, OR really bad, those being bad have not a clue as to application of the rule book, and have developed thin skin and rabbit ears, I suppose from being questioned due to their lack of knowledge. In my opinion, very few judgement calls are questioned, it's the lack of understanding and application of rules which upset coaches and spectators! And NO, these guys have never made a mistake, just ASK them! And it appears this is generally done by association, with the USSSA ump being among the best! JMO
