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Post by ChrisAsbrockFTI on Jun 14, 2013 9:58:28 GMT -5
The following was taken from Lance McAlister's blog...it raised a solid question and I wanted to get everyones opinion. Check out the story below. Last week, Badin High School beat Johnstown Northridge 9-6 in the Division III regional baseball final and advance to the state tournament that begins today in Columbus. During the game, a Badin player was ejected after cursing at the umpire after he was called out stealing. Per Ohio High School Athletic Association rules, a player must serve an immediate two-game suspension. All heck broke loose after the ejection. Badin's manager accussed the umpire of being on a "power trip". Badin's manager then opted to schedule games for Monday and Tuesday of this week, prior to the state playoffs, in order for his player to serve his suspension and be eligible for the state playoffs. Read the story below and tell me what you think. www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/con...._in_badin.html/
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Post by edubbs on Jun 14, 2013 13:18:25 GMT -5
He had to be suspended two games... So, they made two games up out of thin air. I don't see too much of a problem with it so long as the coach can set those games up within the rules.
I wonder how great the coach would feel if two or three starting players got injured in those exhibition games just so they could bring back one player.
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Post by ChrisAsbrockFTI on Jun 15, 2013 7:33:44 GMT -5
I am not sure how I feel about it. I think it is kind of cheap on one end to have the coach get around the post season suspension by scheduling those two games. They were within the rules, but it just seems kind of low. As a coach, I would probably do the same thing. This is a very good topic. I was curious to see the reaction from different people.
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Post by dhs on Jun 15, 2013 11:14:35 GMT -5
Hey, ya know what?? If you curse at an umpire and the rule is a two game suspension, suspend him. I personally am tired of people breaking the rule of sport or the laws in general and then expecting to be forgiven without punishment. It is ridiculous and why we are where we are as a society. And on top of that, if I were commissioner, I wouldn't allow him to serve a suspension on two games that were thrown together for the sole purpose of him being able to play in the state finals. Pretty simple, really.
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Post by ChrisAsbrockFTI on Jun 15, 2013 11:27:01 GMT -5
That was kind of my thought. To circumvent the system by scheduling two more games is ridiculous. It should have been a 2 game postseason ban, that way there was no way around it. It is hard because im thinking about it from the coaches side as well. It is tough.
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Post by edubbs on Jun 17, 2013 6:50:34 GMT -5
That is how they should have set the suspension, postseason ban. I am thinking in the future that is how they will log suspension but we are in a world of trying to beat the rules. So, I am not surprised in the least the green rams made up games.
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Post by ChrisAsbrockFTI on Jun 17, 2013 9:41:17 GMT -5
Agreed...post season ban would have definitely done it...the OHSAA definitely messed that one up!
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Post by ChrisAsbrockFTI on Jun 17, 2013 9:42:18 GMT -5
I still have to give props to the Badin coach for beating the system to have one of his top players for the tournament run. It was all within the rules, whether we like it or not...
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Post by cerebralassassin on Jul 9, 2013 14:37:53 GMT -5
Why does the coach and his team think they are better than the rules. Why can't they take the responsibility of their actions. They were playing under the agreed upon rules that state if a player is ejected from a game then there is a manadatory 2 game suspension. In addition there is a rule about cursing at and argueing with the umpire and it is to the discretion of the umpire to rule when the player/coach has crossed that line. I'm tired of a society where when we don't get our way because of action totally within our control we start to cry and throw a fit. Where is the respect for the game. Is there disappointment? of course but how are these kids going to adapt if an issues arises in their life, something bigger than baseball and they need to adapt. Are they just going to cry and say it is fair and that they should have a redo. If the coach didn't have the confidence in his team with out this one player then that is on the coach. I say keep the 2 game suspension, and live with the consequences of your actions.
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Post by ChrisAsbrockFTI on Jul 9, 2013 14:52:17 GMT -5
I totally agree with that. I was raised to take responsibility for my actions. If it calls for a 2 game suspension then fine. I think it is a bunch of crap they scheduled the 2 games to get around that suspension. In this case, I feel the OHSAA should have made it a post season ban to not allow a situation like this to occur. Your point is very well said
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Post by edubbs on Jul 9, 2013 14:59:32 GMT -5
I agree to that but so long as loopholes are there, I am sure they will be taken.
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Post by showtopp12 on Aug 7, 2013 14:26:25 GMT -5
Lost in Semi Finals. Sucks for them
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