Mechanics in the NCAA tourney

[Umpire in Chief]

Yet again I missed the game last night and didn't record it.

As was mentioned earlier I watch for the umpires. While there were some much publicised missed calls in whole they were great.

One thing that stood out to me was Jim Garman's set up behind the plate. You may have noticed him in game 1 of the championship series.

Before I start, I know he is where he is because he is a extaordinary umpire, and I'm not there, but I found his set up perculiar. HE started in the scissors, then dropped to a knee when the pitch was coming in. To me it often seemed that his eye level was below the catchers helmet.

He did a great job behind the plate and had a great zone, so he is obviously seeing them. But if a new guy were starting today he would be eaten alive.