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JoesterVT
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JoesterVT

So serious question...Pete says they're not going to change anything, and

and that they'll continue to use Emma the way they have. He said he doesn't think it will get called any more. (today, Roanoke Times).

What the what? After what has transpired, I would think EVERY oposing coach will bring it up with the umps. And again, after what has transpired I would think EVERY ump is going to feel compelled to call it.

The "we're just not going to worry about it and hope it goes away" plan doesn't seem well thought out. I know trying to change her delivery at this point would be difficult if not impossible, but is thumbing your nose at the problem a workable, solution?
[Post edited by JoesterVT at 04/11/2022 7:59PM]
Posted: 04/11/2022 at 07:55 PM ET

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So serious question...Pete says they're not going to change anything, and ◄
JoesterVT • 04/11/22 07:55 PM ET
I agree with you here ...
nkhooch • 04/12/22 03:52 AM ET
It was an FSU thing. Listen to podcast linked below
hokiepro • 04/12/22 06:27 AM ET
They don’t want to listen to that sir. It’s a rule and of coarse rules are
Julez90VT • 04/12/22 04:28 PM ET
I heard that on the podcast that Chip posted. Out of everything that has
IV_Hokie12 • 04/12/22 12:14 PM ET
And it came from a national observer **
hokiepro • 04/12/22 12:23 PM ET
Yes it did. Pretty sure he has no bias or dog in the fight. **
Julez90VT • 04/12/22 04:29 PM ET
I trust Pete’s judgement, knowledge and experience **
WestEndHokie39 • 04/11/22 10:17 PM ET
Serious Question?
Techdady • 04/11/22 08:54 PM ET
There is no reason to not start Emma as usual. She is a weapon that we
IB4TECH • 04/11/22 09:43 PM ET
Cupcake
Techdady • 04/11/22 09:48 PM ET
She cannot beat anyone if they call her pitches illegal ...
nkhooch • 04/12/22 03:55 AM ET
She has thrown many legal pitches already and she will continue to do that**
IB4TECH • 04/12/22 09:26 AM ET
This just isn’t true.
RVAHokie05 • 04/12/22 07:49 AM ET
I guess you forgot about UCLA last year
SBMom34 • 04/12/22 06:30 AM ET
Ivy had one bad inning she’s very capable
hokiepro • 04/12/22 06:29 AM ET
OK, I will rephrase. Against FSU coach Pete was not confident enough ...
nkhooch • 04/12/22 05:05 PM ET
Wow
SBMom34 • 04/12/22 06:23 AM ET
I am not saying Ivy doesn't have value to the team ...
nkhooch • 04/12/22 05:08 PM ET
I hope she gets more innings. She’s a warrior and vital to the team.
IB4TECH • 04/12/22 09:38 AM ET
I agree, more innings would help, but she is not getting them ..
nkhooch • 04/12/22 05:09 PM ET
I don’t like this post - I suspect that Pete will work with Emma
sacramento hokie • 04/11/22 08:37 PM ET
Hallelujah SH. Some truth and reasoning that is straight to the point. This
Julez90VT • 04/12/22 04:33 PM ET
I don't know we all know what went down ....
nkhooch • 04/12/22 03:59 AM ET
Just relaying HIS words from the article
JoesterVT • 04/11/22 08:42 PM ET
Could be a workable solution......
2hhoop3 • 04/11/22 08:08 PM ET
Agree with this. Not good for the game to have this happen inconsistently
nkhooch • 04/12/22 04:03 AM ET
A rule change or interpretation change mid season? Any precedent for that?**
JoesterVT • 04/11/22 08:16 PM ET
Doesn't happen**
AirborneHokie96 • 04/12/22 07:28 AM ET
But it could be argued the ump made his own interpretation change
hokiepro • 04/12/22 06:31 AM ET
I agree with VTsportscaster......
2hhoop3 • 04/11/22 08:33 PM ET
Short answer No
VTsportscaster • 04/11/22 08:19 PM ET