[I serioulsy doubt that Coach Robe took Hawkins out because some drunk in the stands (probably me) hurt his feelings for not keeping his foot on the bag.
If you really believe that you have lost your mind. "Coach pwease take me out, the fat drunk guy in the stands hurt my widdle feewings" ... "Ok son here is your ticket, go get your team coke"
THIS IS DIVISION I BASEBALL give me a break.
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No, what I am saying is that Hawkins had obviously been pressing too hard to make something happen all weekend. The individual who said it obviously attracted Hawkins attention. You cannot convince me that he would not have pressed even harder during his next at bat. Considering the circumstances, I did not have a problem with Robe putting in a pinch hitter.
No where in my post did I imply that Hawkins asked to be taken out of the game. The two events may not have any connection, but never the less the comment was uncalled for. Especially as I did not think the throw was in time nor did I think he took his foot of the bag early in Saturday's game.
I too believe that once Hawkins sets the record he will settle down and his consitency will return.