Super Regionals

[Big Buds]

I just got finished watching the whole ninth inning again. What is truly remarkable to me is how much ccu was up against it defensively: after the possums tied it up it was bases loaded with only one out. And with over 10K screaming tiggers, they kept their calm and worked their way out of it. I don't know if anyone else noticed, but there were two homers in particular behind home plate trying to distract the pitcher...making stupid signals, throwing with a limp wrist, etc. But he kept his cool, K'd one with some really great pitching, than got the next guy to fly out. Fantastic thing to see......setting themselves up for the walk off win. Very nice indeed.
I had turned off the volume last night cause I couldn't deal with the possum fans.....so it was extra sweet to go back today and watch it again with the volume on this time. So many drooping possum hats and fans, lol.

Those two homers were driving me crazy! I was hoping to notice their reaction to the walk off but I was too excited in the moment and never rewound the game.

[Cajun90]

There is a view online of the play as seen from second base. I can see how the umpire could have made the call in error. The runners left foot was very very close (I know close doesn't count) to the front of the bag in the instant before the collision. If instant replay was an option in baseball I don't think the call would have been overturned. Not saying the right call was made.
Geaux CCU.

Instant replay was used in the Supers this year but only for fair/foul, homerun/ground rule double, outfield catch/ no catch, and fan interference.

[LaCajunsFan]

Those two homers were driving me crazy! I was hoping to notice their reaction to the walk off but I was too excited in the moment and never rewound the game.

YES! I viewed and reviewed it to try to see them at the end.....but if they filmed them they didn't show them. Seems like it would only be fair since we were subjected to them during the game....we needed closure!!! Lol

[GeauxCajuns]

I thought you Cajuns were experts on baseball.

The ump should never ever call the runner safe if he has not touched the base or plate. The ump should simply stand there.

So why on a dropped third strike if the catcher attempts to tag the runner and misses does the home plate umpire signal safe?

[31Ragin97]

Instant replay was used in the Supers this year but only for fair/foul, homerun/ground rule double, outfield catch/ no catch, and fan interference.

Thanks,what about ball girl interferencr? Is that same rule as fan int?

[31Ragin97]

So why on a dropped third strike if the catcher attempts to tag the runner and misses does the home plate umpire signal safe?

!!!!

[31Ragin97]

The strange thing is, for all the media now why is it so hard to see a better shot of these controversial plays...... Why do i think if it was a home team game winning homer we would have clear views of everything....... Oh well "praise tebow" ncaa dodged a huge bullet, omaha is not cancelled!

[31Ragin97]

http://www.tomahawknation.com/2016/6...t-fsu-baseball

With an attitude like this,too bad it didnt cost him. Im sure most will disagree but i think this is worse than what miami "kid" did, this is supposed to be a paid professional while the other is a kid and a student first.

[DJDAWG]

So why on a dropped third strike if the catcher attempts to tag the runner and misses does the home plate umpire signal safe?

Again, I thought you Cajuns were experts in baseball.

If an umpire signals before the play is complete then he did his job incorrectly.

From the MLB rules book:
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/downloads/y20...ball_rules.pdf

Under "GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO UMPIRES" on Page 97

"Do not come running with your arm up or down, denoting “out” or
“safe.” Wait until the play is completed before making any arm motion."

[cajunhawk]

Again, I thought you Cajuns were experts in baseball.

If an umpire signals before the play is complete then he did his job incorrectly.

From the MLB rules book:
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/downloads/y20...ball_rules.pdf

Under "GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO UMPIRES" on Page 97

"Do not come running with your arm up or down, denoting “out” or
“safe.” Wait until the play is completed before making any arm motion."

So what's the rule up in Ruston when the ump is attacked by Racoons who have taken over the grandstand and marked it as their kingdom?