Once upon a time...

here was a coach who was nicely ejected from a baseball game.  Because the umpire ejected him in a clam and soothing manner, he walked off the field calmly, and we all lived happily ever after.

In 40 words I have told you exactly what Roland said on Monday. Does Roland really believe his own fairy tale? More importantly, did you believe it? If you did, you need to keep reading, for I will show you just where Mother Goose is lurking and what the real world is like. If you didn't believe it, read on anyway. If nothing else, it will be entertaining!

Mother Goose says...

..."It's no wonder that coaches don't want to deal with 'red-assed' umpires. Coaches are under enough stress already. They don't want anymore aggravation. Same for umpires! Red-assed umpires, officials who tend to 'switch' their emotions on and off, are unpredictable, insecure."

Continued...