quote:Still others like to get personal with umpires and tell them not what they think about their performance, but more about their parentage, heritage, character and other issues.
Jimmy, your remarks are a good point. Personally the abiltiy for an offical and a coach to go at it like they can in baseball is one of the beautifull parts of the game. In no other pro sport does this happen. From Billy Martin, to Earl Weaver, to Sweet Lou, to Ozzie, and Bobby Cox an umpire may not like having to deal with their antics but as a true fan first I love it about the game.