1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

Umpire attacked during baseball game

Discussion in 'Other Sports' started by drapg, Apr 15, 2003.

  1. Rocketman95

    Rocketman95 Hangout Boy

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 1999
    Messages:
    48,984
    Likes Received:
    1,445
    Check this out: http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/montellhoward1.html

    <I>APRIL 16--Meet Montell Howard. The 21-year-old Wisconsin man was just busted for assaulting the Easter Bunny. According to cops, Howard roughed up a man dressed as the friendly rabbit during a visit to a Wausau mall. The bunny, 29-year-old Travis Peterson, was greeting children when Howard allegedly jumped into his lap and and started smashing him in the head. The assailant then put the Easter Bunny in a headlock and punched the rabbit in the mouth, as young mallgoers watched aghast. Howard, who did not know Peterson, was apprehended Monday when he returned to the Wausau Center mall, where security guards recognized him as the bunny batterer. Howard--whose rap sheet includes convictions for battery, domestic abuse, and drug distribution--was arrested this time for disorderly conduct. Prosecutors with the Marathon County District Attorney's office are now reviewing the assault case. </I>
     
  2. drapg

    drapg Member

    Joined:
    Mar 18, 2002
    Messages:
    9,683
    Likes Received:
    2
    I was seriously ready to beat up an Easter Bunny at the park in my neighborhood this weekend as well.
     
  3. rockHEAD

    rockHEAD Member

    Joined:
    Mar 22, 1999
    Messages:
    10,337
    Likes Received:
    123
    so when does the 20 foot chain link fence go up along the field?
     
  4. drapg

    drapg Member

    Joined:
    Mar 18, 2002
    Messages:
    9,683
    Likes Received:
    2
    He's on PTI right now.
     
  5. Mulder

    Mulder Member

    Joined:
    Nov 20, 1999
    Messages:
    7,118
    Likes Received:
    81
    Craptacular! I miss that show, does it come on later at night too?
     
  6. MoBalls

    MoBalls Member

    Joined:
    Jun 26, 2002
    Messages:
    4,420
    Likes Received:
    101
    The Easter Bunny doesnt bother me, but that Barney can be an ass.
     
  7. AntiSonic

    AntiSonic Member

    Joined:
    Feb 13, 1999
    Messages:
    8,318
    Likes Received:
    57
    I'm sorry, but people who attack referees and Holiday icons should just be executed on the spot.
     
  8. AntiSonic

    AntiSonic Member

    Joined:
    Feb 13, 1999
    Messages:
    8,318
    Likes Received:
    57
    Unless of course, it's Dick Bavetta or Steve Javie. ;)
     
  9. drapg

    drapg Member

    Joined:
    Mar 18, 2002
    Messages:
    9,683
    Likes Received:
    2
    Diaz must be one of the only baseball umpires in great shape. Dude is built solid like a rock (at least from the chest up, as was visible on TV).

    Of all the umpires to take on, this moron chose one of the strongests ones.
     
  10. Buck Turgidson

    Joined:
    Feb 14, 2002
    Messages:
    101,131
    Likes Received:
    103,624
    He was a Marine Corp. reservist. Definitely the wrong ump to mess with.
     
  11. jello77

    jello77 Member

    Joined:
    Feb 19, 2002
    Messages:
    1,178
    Likes Received:
    4
    one of my friends was at that game, and he said that the guy who jumped out was sitting like ten rows in front of them. he said the fans had been yelling something at the umpire, and the ump turned around and tugged at his shirt, making some sort of motion. a few minutes later, a fan jumped out and the rest is history.

    he also said some twelve people got arrested, be it for running onto the field or fighting in the stands.
     

Share This Page