DAMan Posted August 1, 2008 Report Posted August 1, 2008 I was fortunate enough to have the plate in two of their last games. Against a very good La. Rebels, Rowdie was outstanding. If not mistaken, the final was 1-0. Rebels had bases loaded late, with no outs and Rowdie held tough. Against a La. Patroits team, they jumped on the quick and often. This game became ugly on the part of the La. Patroits fans, coaches and 1 player. I probably should have tossed the catcher and her coach along with the entire fan section. Catcher questioned all outside and inside pitches, [6-8"] inside or outside and was always freezing glove and looking at me. The game in around the 5th inning got so loud, all the UIC and Staff came down to watch. UIC's knew the pitches were wide. The Patriot batters should have known I would not call it, cause when they batted and a wide pitch was thrown, it was a ball. In, I believe the 6th, coach went to the pitching area. I went with him cause things were really heating up. When we got there he told me I was costing him a game. Catcher gave a couple of comments as well. At this point I told him I did not need him, his catcher or fans if this arguing balls and strikes continued, he and the catcher will be departing. He told, loudly, his pitcher, just throw the damn ball over the plate, cause we aren't going to get it any other way. He left. Rowdies first batter after the conference was HBP. Naturally both Rowdie coaches, as they should have, called time and approached. Mr. Hamilton stated that he had a problem with what had just taken place, as did Head coach. I told them that intend was hard pressed to prove in this case and that I know Patriots coach did not, during the conference mention "hitting" a batter. It was ugly, I apologize, but as a team and fans you were great, and congratulations on a very well played tournament. BHBLUE, I know, I let it go to far.
BHBLUE Posted August 1, 2008 Report Posted August 1, 2008 HTBT. I do know that coaches and fans are nonessential to the game of softball and probably would not have been missed. The Rowdie crew, however, is welcome to stay at any game I officiate.
Guest Robert Plant Posted August 2, 2008 Report Posted August 2, 2008 I thought DAMan handled everything perfectly. I was really too far away to hear the Patriots comments but I knew something was up when the pitcher, catcher and the coach were trying to give DAMan lessons on how to call the game from behind the plate. That was real interesting. The Rowdie bats were just smokin and that's why the pitches were outside. We were fortunate to have DAMan at 3 of our games. Rowdie was coming to an end and the girls were very excited to see him walk up each game. He has been a huge part of their softball life. This is one Blue that they will remember for the rest of their life. Thanks,
DAMan Posted August 2, 2008 Author Report Posted August 2, 2008 I thought DAMan handled everything perfectly. I was really too far away to hear the Patriots comments but I knew something was up when the pitcher, catcher and the coach were trying to give DAMan lessons on how to call the game from behind the plate. That was real interesting. The Rowdie bats were just smokin and that's why the pitches were outside. We were fortunate to have DAMan at 3 of our games. Rowdie was coming to an end and the girls were very excited to see him walk up each game. He has been a huge part of their softball life. This is one Blue that they will remember for the rest of their life. Thanks, Thank You Sir. A great bunch of players, coaches and fans. Enjoyed every game....
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