[PHSForever]

Picture in post #25 clearly shows that contact is about to be made. If you look to the left of the base runner you can see the edge of the base which would imply the runner is sliding in the direction of the fielder rather than directly into the base.

Why take away from a great contest. Brossart won. Congratulate these kids and move on. Pikeville had a good season and represented well. Congratulate them and move on. Because no matter what anyone post here, it will not change the game.

That's the back of his cleats, not the edge of the bag. Look at his right leg folded under him, you see it looks exactly the same as what you think is the edge of the bag in this picture, plus the dirt being pushed out away from what you say is the edge of the bag shows it is his foot. Brossart player's almost on top of the bag as he throws, so contact is going to be a given. I think it is an asinine rule that takes away the umps ability to use common sense (was defense on the bag, was contact unavoidable, etc). But, as I said, NOT TAKING ANYTHING AWAY FROM Brossart. Better team in this game, whether we agree or not. I do wish them luck against St. X.

As for discussion on this thread, it isn't taking away from Brossart either. I've seen a lot worse discussion about far less. Simply a passionate fan base expressing their views, which this forum allows.