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re: Check out this trash move from Texas Longhorns Softball

Posted on 2/15/23 at 11:57 am to
Posted by lsufanva
sandston virginia
Member since Aug 2009
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Posted on 2/15/23 at 11:57 am to
Shitty to do but rules are rules. Expecting coaches not to follow them/take advantage of them doesn't quite send the right message does it? Change the rule.
Posted by nicholastiger
Member since Jan 2004
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Posted on 2/15/23 at 12:50 pm to
Should give uk the win
It was pretty pathetic
0-2 count 2 outs and he continues to stall
Posted by 3nOut
I don't really care, Margaret
Member since Jan 2013
32392 posts
Posted on 2/15/23 at 1:22 pm to
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It was pretty pathetic
0-2 count 2 outs and he continues to stall


the ref/umps should have called this after the first pinch hitter.

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In the top of the eighth, Kentucky took their first lead of the game with a two-run single from Taylor Ebbs and then added another run to make the score 7-4.

After giving up three runs, Texas head coach Mike White made a visit to the circle, a visit that lasted exactly one minute. After his meeting, White walked back to the dugout, only to emerge once again within seconds to make a pitching change.


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Sophia Simpson, who replaced Mac Morgan, took approximately three minutes to get warmed up and get the game resumed. After Simpson reached a 2-1 count, White attempted to make another visit to the circle, but was denied the opportunity by the first base umpire. Instead, the Longhorns held an infield meeting for just about a minute. The time then, was 2:19 p.m. CT.


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Sophia Simpson, who replaced Mac Morgan, took approximately three minutes to get warmed up and get the game resumed. After Simpson reached a 2-1 count, White attempted to make another visit to the circle, but was denied the opportunity by the first base umpire. Instead, the Longhorns held an infield meeting for just about a minute. The time then, was 2:19 p.m. CT.

Following the infield meeting, a Kentucky player, who was at third base, left the base early and was called out for the third out of the inning.

The bottom of the eighth inning started at approximately 2:22 p.m. CT and the international tie-breaker rule was in effect. That means, at the beginning of extra innings, each team will start with a runner at second base. The runner is designated as the player who recorded the final out of the previous inning.

After Texas’ first batter of the bottom of the eighth flew out to center, Mia Scott stepped into the batter’s box at 2:24 p.m. CT. After taking ball one, Scott spoke with the umpire behind the plate. Then, after she stepped out of the box, Scott appeared to put some eye drops in her eyes. Scott proceeded to reach first base after a four-pitch walk and then Alyssa Washington stepped into the box, after taking her time in doing so.


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Mike White felt it necessary at that point in time to bring in a pinch runner at second. Remember, this is the base runner that started the inning on second due to international tie-breaker rules. Washington struck out looking on the next pitch.

Katie Cimusz stepped into the batter’s box at 3:29 p.m. with two runners on and two outs. Cimusz quickly found herself in an 0-2 count and the Longhorns were down to their last strike.

So, naturally, Mike White decided that it was time to make a change and bring in a pinch-runner at first base. Then, at a moment’s notice, the clock reached 2:30 p.m. CT and the game was called. The final score? 4-4. A tie.


the series of events isn't acceptable.
Posted by chalmetteowl
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Member since Jan 2008
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Posted on 2/15/23 at 1:25 pm to
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Kentucky player, who was at third base, left the base early and was called out for the third out of the inning.


Did she do this on purpose? May be just as bad as anything Texas did

If stalling is so bad then intentionally speeding up the game has to be considered likewise
This post was edited on 2/15/23 at 1:26 pm
Posted by 3nOut
I don't really care, Margaret
Member since Jan 2013
32392 posts
Posted on 2/15/23 at 2:10 pm to
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Did she do this on purpose? May be just as bad as anything Texas did

If stalling is so bad then intentionally speeding up the game has to be considered likewise


i'd equate that to taking a delay of game for better field position or kneeling on the one like the chiefs did. you can only do it a limited amount of times.

what Texas did is more akin to a player falling down faking an injury every play.
This post was edited on 2/15/23 at 2:10 pm
Posted by LSUFanHouston
NOLA
Member since Jul 2009
41051 posts
Posted on 2/15/23 at 2:56 pm to
Drop dead rules are fine for little league preseason tournaments.

For college softball? I’m stunned.

SEC has a rule that no innings can start after a certain time in travel days, but you still finish the inning.
Posted by LSUFanHouston
NOLA
Member since Jul 2009
41051 posts
Posted on 2/15/23 at 2:58 pm to
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Did she do this on purpose? May be just as bad as anything Texas did If stalling is so bad then intentionally speeding up the game has to be considered likewise


Classic little league move. Down by multiple runs, 2 outs, bottom of inning, time limit about to expire?

Tell your batter to intentionally swing and miss at first three pitches.
Posted by double d
Amarillo by morning
Member since Jun 2004
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Posted on 2/15/23 at 3:03 pm to
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Did she do this on purpose?


She is a he
Posted by double d
Amarillo by morning
Member since Jun 2004
17169 posts
Posted on 2/15/23 at 3:04 pm to
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SEC has a rule that no innings can start after a certain time in travel days, but you still finish the inning


Most D1 baseball and softball teams follow that, not sure why this time it was a stop time.
Posted by chalmetteowl
Chalmette
Member since Jan 2008
54800 posts
Posted on 2/15/23 at 3:09 pm to
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Did she do this on purpose? She is a he


We’re talking about women’s softball here
Posted by phunkatron
Member since Jun 2019
1444 posts
Posted on 2/15/23 at 5:02 pm to
You wanna to really seal the nails in the coffin in failing sports like college softball?

Keep doing this shite, and nobody will have to worry about keeping their jobs.
Posted by OKBoomerSooner
Member since Dec 2019
5287 posts
Posted on 2/15/23 at 6:58 pm to
time confirmed vaxxxxxxxed and quad boosted
Posted by Gaggle
Member since Oct 2021
7286 posts
Posted on 2/15/23 at 7:12 pm to
Nobody ever considers unintended consequences. At any level or sector. Everyone just likes the sound of new ideas on their face because it'll fix some problem. Nobody ever considers the next step of how it will be exploited and then it always gets exploited and things get worse, it's fricking maddening
Posted by SPEEDY
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Member since Dec 2003
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Posted on 2/15/23 at 8:57 pm to
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Very Texas of them
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