Father quits job to see son pitch in College World Series


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David Roth vowed he would not miss another chance to watch his son pitch for South Carolina at the College World Series if the Gamecocks returned to Omaha after winning the national championship in 2010.

But when his son's team made it back, David Roth found himself in a tough spot. Unable to get personal time off from work, he needed to make a decision.
Michael Roth announced it on Twitter on Saturday:
How's this for dedication? My dad had to quit his job to make it out to Omaha. Couldn't get here last year. #novacationdays
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As decisions go, this one seems as touching as it is impulsive. David Roth, a 57-year-old college graduate, really had quit his job selling Volkswagens and Audis in Greenville, S.C.
He was unemployed but in the stands at TD Ameritrade Park on Sunday, watching his son pitch 7 1/3 innings in a 5-4 victory for South Carolina against Texas A&M.
"Obviously, it was pretty special considering it was Father's Day yesterday," [Michael Roth] said Monday. "I'm glad that he's here. It's been pretty cool having my family here. "My dad's been a huge inspiration for baseball for me," he said. "It's definitely nice to have him out here."
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kendrick said:
David Roth vowed he would not miss another chance to watch his son pitch for South Carolina at the College World Series if the Gamecocks returned to Omaha after winning the national championship in 2010.

But when his son's team made it back, David Roth found himself in a tough spot. Unable to get personal time off from work, he needed to make a decision.
Michael Roth announced it on Twitter on Saturday:
How's this for dedication? My dad had to quit his job to make it out to Omaha. Couldn't get here last year. #novacationdays
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As decisions go, this one seems as touching as it is impulsive. David Roth, a 57-year-old college graduate, really had quit his job selling Volkswagens and Audis in Greenville, S.C.
He was unemployed but in the stands at TD Ameritrade Park on Sunday, watching his son pitch 7 1/3 innings in a 5-4 victory for South Carolina against Texas A&M.
"Obviously, it was pretty special considering it was Father's Day yesterday," [Michael Roth] said Monday. "I'm glad that he's here. It's been pretty cool having my family here. "My dad's been a huge inspiration for baseball for me," he said. "It's definitely nice to have him out here."
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This is dumb as dumb goes, dedication is one thing, but people got bills to pay. He couldn't have switched days with someone, and gave them a little something on the side? With all the people out of work, he goes and does this.
 



This man is a car salesman...if he's any good he can walk on any dealership and start right away....not that big of a deal!!!!
Tpop33 said:
This is dumb as dumb goes, dedication is one thing, but people got bills to pay. He couldn't have switched days with someone, and gave them a little something on the side? With all the people out of work, he goes and does this.
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If he is a good car salesman... he'll get another job. I'm sure there are a number of USC grads who own dealerships in South Carolina who will hit him with offers today.
 
jag4life said:
If he is a good car salesman... he'll get another job. I'm sure there are a number of USC grads who own dealerships in South Carolina who will hit him with offers today.
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Basically thats the extent of it nothing else in SC but Columbia and USC Sports
 
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His son pitches for the defending national champions, and I'm sure there are car dealerships all over South Carolina that will hire this guy wanting to get in on the good publicity this story has created.

It was no different than a car salesman in the Chicago area who was fired last winter for refusing to take off his Green Bay Packers tie while a work. That cat told his sob story on the news, and a two days later had a ton of job offers. LOL.

That father will be alright.
 
jag4life said:
If he is a good car salesman... he'll get another job. I'm sure there are a number of USC grads who own dealerships in South Carolina who will hit him with offers today.
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Yep. Hell his old job might feel some heat as USC alums are going to be like damn yall could have let dude off.
 
Ya see? This is what 'being white' is all about...

I don't believe in reincarnation, but I'mma come back white next time...

:D:D
 
97JSULEGEND said:
Plus one day he may not have to work at all...If said son gets the call..
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Well, college baseball players have a 9 percent chance of having a professional career compared to a 1 percent chance for football and basketball players. So the odd are good I guess.
 
kendrick said:
His son pitches for the defending national champions, and I'm sure there are car dealerships all over South Carolina that will hire this guy wanting to get in on the good publicity this story has created.

It was no different than a car salesman in the Chicago area who was fired last winter for refusing to take off his Green Bay Packers tie while a work. That cat told his sob story on the news, and a two days later had a ton of job offers. LOL.

That father will be alright.
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I was just about to type exactly this... this will pay off for him both in the short term and long term.
 
Like someone said in a seminar...the media accepts "tweets" as a quotes or official statements from individuals now....that's a whole new can of worms
 



JR said:
Yep. Hell his old job might feel some heat as USC alums are going to be like damn yall could have let dude off.
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The Yahoo article actually provided a link to where his job was, I am sure they are receiving many angry e-mails.
 
I was about to call him silly when I saw the thread. Since he was a car salesman and his son plays for the Gamecocks, I think he will be all right as others have said.
 
EB said:
I was about to call him silly when I saw the thread. Since he was a car salesman and his son plays for the Gamecocks, I think he will be all right as others have said.
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I gather this will not be the popular opinion, but I would have done the exact same thing if I were in this same situation with my son. I don’t care if it meant for me to never sell another car again. Furthermore, I would have been trying to find another line of work if I had to make choices like this. Family always comes first with me, money comes and goes. Even if you take away the cost of baseball camps and other activities surrounded with getting him to the point of being on a national stage like this, I would have still done it if my son would have just ask me to be there. I know my father would have done the exact same thing for me
 
How Many times will you get to see your Child on the national Stage? If his Job didnt understand then something is really wrong with the owner. he is 57 years old in probaly tired of working everyday and most likely retired from another job anyway, selling cars is just to supplement his retirement check.
Cant blame him
 
Dad will be just find. A car salesman can always find a job. Let the Gamecocks win the title again this year and he'll be the sales manager at a dealership next week.
 
jag4life said:
If he is a good car salesman... he'll get another job. I'm sure there are a number of USC grads who own dealerships in South Carolina who will hit him with offers today.
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kendrick said:
His son pitches for the defending national champions, and I'm sure there are car dealerships all over South Carolina that will hire this guy wanting to get in on the good publicity this story has created.

It was no different than a car salesman in the Chicago area who was fired last winter for refusing to take off his Green Bay Packers tie while a work. That cat told his sob story on the news, and a two days later had a ton of job offers. LOL.

That father will be alright.
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97JSULEGEND said:
Plus one day he may not have to work at all...If said son gets the call..
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Yep!!

Michael Roth (13-3), a 31st-round draft pick of the Cleveland Indians, became one of the nation's premier starting pitchers after working as a reliever most of last season. He hasn't allowed an earned run in 37-1/3 innings since May 13. His season ERA is 0.97.

''My dad's been a huge inspiration for baseball for me,'' he said. ''It's definitely nice to have him out here.''

Is he worried about his dad getting another job?

''No, he'll be OK,'' Michael said. ''Gamecock Nation will help us out.''

http://msn.foxsports.com/baseball/story/father-quits-job-to-see-son-pitch-for-south-carolina-gamecocks-in-college-world-series-062011?gt1=39002
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See!
 
''Gamecock Nation will help us out.''

Could this be considered asking for money from boosters/friends of the program? Reggie Bush nem need to be helped out, and they took his Heisman. I'm just saying...
 
Hate to say it but one thing about white people they are true diehards. They just don't talk the talk, they walk the walk. Some dudes could have got off but still wouldn't have and that's sad.
 
kendrick said:
David Roth vowed he would not miss another chance to watch his son pitch for South Carolina at the College World Series if the Gamecocks returned to Omaha after winning the national championship in 2010.

But when his son's team made it back, David Roth found himself in a tough spot. Unable to get personal time off from work, he needed to make a decision.
Michael Roth announced it on Twitter on Saturday:
How's this for dedication? My dad had to quit his job to make it out to Omaha. Couldn't get here last year. #novacationdays
​
As decisions go, this one seems as touching as it is impulsive. David Roth, a 57-year-old college graduate, really had quit his job selling Volkswagens and Audis in Greenville, S.C.
He was unemployed but in the stands at TD Ameritrade Park on Sunday, watching his son pitch 7 1/3 innings in a 5-4 victory for South Carolina against Texas A&M.
"Obviously, it was pretty special considering it was Father's Day yesterday," [Michael Roth] said Monday. "I'm glad that he's here. It's been pretty cool having my family here. "My dad's been a huge inspiration for baseball for me," he said. "It's definitely nice to have him out here."
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Damn Johnny Paycheck.
 
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