Let the CWS Games Begin.
Gentlemen and Lady's Start your Remote's.
Beezer....
Substantiate this!
READ....SOS (strenghth of schedule).
Good grief!
My point from the get go!
and...your response was to put up a partial sos..(non conference schedule)...which was,in a word......WEAK!
Comprehension is a wonderful thing.
Substantiate this!
READ....SOS (strenghth of schedule).
Good grief!
My point from the get go!
and...your response was to put up a partial sos..(non conference schedule)...which was,in a word......WEAK!
Comprehension is a wonderful thing.
quote:Originally posted by soxnole:
Beezer....
Substantiate this!
READ....SOS (strenghth of schedule).
Good grief!
My point from the get go!
and...your response was to put up a partial sos..(non conference schedule)...which was,in a word......WEAK!
Comprehension is a wonderful thing.
Comprehension is a beautiful thing....now go back and see who exactly posted the SoS numbers. After 1979 posts, I would expect better.
quote:Originally posted by soxnole:
Beezer.
After 988 posts it would be nice if you read the thread prior to spouting off.
Insert foot firmly in mouth.
Beezer....Pullllleeeeeezzzzee go to ......[warrennolan.com]
and.......read what has been posted.
You were wrong about Stanford.
Your SoS (non-conf) is of zero value.
Maybe its the California school system but you certainly don't seem to grasp the difference between complete and incomplete stats.
Again, only 3 west coast teams are in the top 30 in OVERALL SoS.
Your teams, argument and style are WEAK!
and.......read what has been posted.
You were wrong about Stanford.
Your SoS (non-conf) is of zero value.
Maybe its the California school system but you certainly don't seem to grasp the difference between complete and incomplete stats.
Again, only 3 west coast teams are in the top 30 in OVERALL SoS.
Your teams, argument and style are WEAK!
Sorry soxnole, I'm STILL not the person who posted the SoS numbers. I was merely pointing out that they were on the west coast and that the west coast teams performed better than the ACC.
Do you ever actually READ what other people post or do you just make blanket statements and get all riled up when somebody dares to question them? You may find my argument weak but at least I've made a few points along the way. I'm still waiting for you to bring something to the table.
So is your entire "ACC Domination" argument based on SoS? It seems like that's your whole point since you keep bringing it up. What exactly does somebody get for having the best SoS? I think if I was a player, I'd much rather win the CWS than have the best SoS. And tell me soxnole, if the SoS is such a big deal as I guess you're saying, then why aren't Auburn (#2), Alabama (#3), Texas (#4), NC State (#7), USC (#8) and UCLA (#9) still in it? And why are we stuck watching such weak teams as Oregon State (#86), UNC (#45) and CSF (#35)? Let me give you a hint....the SoS doesn't really mean diddly.
You can hang your laurels on the SoS if you want. Personally, I'd rather watch them play it out and see who wins it all.
Do you ever actually READ what other people post or do you just make blanket statements and get all riled up when somebody dares to question them? You may find my argument weak but at least I've made a few points along the way. I'm still waiting for you to bring something to the table.
So is your entire "ACC Domination" argument based on SoS? It seems like that's your whole point since you keep bringing it up. What exactly does somebody get for having the best SoS? I think if I was a player, I'd much rather win the CWS than have the best SoS. And tell me soxnole, if the SoS is such a big deal as I guess you're saying, then why aren't Auburn (#2), Alabama (#3), Texas (#4), NC State (#7), USC (#8) and UCLA (#9) still in it? And why are we stuck watching such weak teams as Oregon State (#86), UNC (#45) and CSF (#35)? Let me give you a hint....the SoS doesn't really mean diddly.
You can hang your laurels on the SoS if you want. Personally, I'd rather watch them play it out and see who wins it all.
What a barn burner tonight between NC and CSF.
Still going into the 11th inning.
Still going into the 11th inning.
That throw to 3rd for a pick off was huge , But after seeing it again it looked like a BALK.
Crazy game.
Crazy game.
This game is turning into a CLASSIC.
top of the 12th.
top of the 12th.
Well I hope the don't burn up there bullpen's
Coaches are earning there money tonight.
No more for tonight, must go to work.
13th inning, what a game.
No more for tonight, must go to work.
13th inning, what a game.
Beezer..
Happy Dad's day.
Sorry about my error and the crack about the school system (should have said Florida).
Still think the ACC is (was) awfully strong this year.
My CWS pick after Clemson was Cal St. Fullerton...NC actually outplayed and outpitched them...barely.
SoS is just 1 factor but weak confrences SHOULD step up thier scheduling. Can you say "Notre Dame"?
Go ACC!
Happy Dad's day.
Sorry about my error and the crack about the school system (should have said Florida).
Still think the ACC is (was) awfully strong this year.
My CWS pick after Clemson was Cal St. Fullerton...NC actually outplayed and outpitched them...barely.
SoS is just 1 factor but weak confrences SHOULD step up thier scheduling. Can you say "Notre Dame"?
Go ACC!
You gotta be pretty darn excited if your kid is playing in the CWS - who gives a rats *** about what conference it is?
If you do - you are missing the entire point.
IMO.
If you do - you are missing the entire point.
IMO.
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Amen to that !!
Great baseball in every game
I have my team to root for--UNC ---why? simple-- the Carignan boy who is the UNC Closer--Connecticut bred and who played with us
Amen to that !!
Great baseball in every game
I have my team to root for--UNC ---why? simple-- the Carignan boy who is the UNC Closer--Connecticut bred and who played with us
What I saw was a squeeze coming and the runner broke too early not waiting to make sure the pitcher was going home first. You can see on the replay the batters hands dropping on the bat as the pitcher lifted and the runner broke as soon as he lifted. Remember a rh move to third is the same as a lh move to first. Absolutely no balk here at all. It was a simple lift and throw move to third. A great game that had it all by both teams. Each team had chances and anyone could have won it. Im glad the heels did win it but it was a heck of a game. Like gamer said who cares about conferences and areas of players etc. Its a game and its great fun and I love to watch it regardless of where the kids are from. People do need to realize though that the kids Cali Texas Florida are not alone in their ability to play the game. There is great baseball all across the country and from every region. Who cares though lets just enjoy the sport.
Coach May,
I just saw the Leg go Forward a bit.
And Land at an angle out front.
It's unusual to have a RH pitcher throw to 3rd.
I just saw the Leg go Forward a bit.
And Land at an angle out front.
It's unusual to have a RH pitcher throw to 3rd.
Yes I agree with you. I have always said that most lh pitchers balk when they throw over to try to pick it just isnt called. A 45% angle but who is really checking? It technically could have been a balk but it is hardly ever called. I always tell kids MAKE SURE you see him going home before taking your secondary lead because the balk is rarely if ever called for a lh to first just like a rh to third.
quote:Originally posted by soxnole:
Beezer..
Happy Dad's day.
A belated "Thanks".
So, did somebody forgot to tell Oregon State they aren't supposed to be there? Last time I checked, they were still from Corvallis.
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Did you forget that OSU is the only team in the Final 8 that was at that CWS last year?
Who said they should not be there !
Did you forget that OSU is the only team in the Final 8 that was at that CWS last year?
Who said they should not be there !
quote:Originally posted by TRhit:
Who said they should not be there !
Soxnole.
"The ACC and SEC are signifigantly better than even the Big 12 and PAC 10."
GO BEAVS!
Funny thing--- OSU is there as the ACC teams drop by the wayside
And UNC is anchored by a closer from Connecticut
And UNC is anchored by a closer from Connecticut
No TR, I didn't forget how well the Beavers did last year. I just couldn't resist pointing out on a thread called "ACC Domination" how a Pac 10 team is still in it.
The teams out here in the west pretty much got hosed when the regionals were set up, so if they had been spread out among more regionals, like the ACC teams were, I imagine OSU might not be the only western team still playing.
No intention of knocking the ACC or any other great conference, but the teams out here are every bit as good, at least in the eyes of many who live west of the Mississippi.
The teams out here in the west pretty much got hosed when the regionals were set up, so if they had been spread out among more regionals, like the ACC teams were, I imagine OSU might not be the only western team still playing.
No intention of knocking the ACC or any other great conference, but the teams out here are every bit as good, at least in the eyes of many who live west of the Mississippi.
quote:Originally posted by 06catcherdad:
...I imagine OSU might not be the only western team still playing.
Psssst....CSF.
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I agree-- people forget Cal State Fullerton is still in it as is Rice--- that is three of the Final Four from the southwest/west
I have to root for UNC because their closer is a young man who played with us--- but the ACC factor seems to have evaporated
I agree-- people forget Cal State Fullerton is still in it as is Rice--- that is three of the Final Four from the southwest/west
I have to root for UNC because their closer is a young man who played with us--- but the ACC factor seems to have evaporated
Beezer:
Thanks for the reminder!
Thanks for the reminder!
UNC has a great shot to win it all, which would help support soxnole's original statement. And it would be great to see a fellow HSBBW's son as part of that. But it does seem like the ACC & SEC teams had a much better shot advancing as they were sprinkled throughout 11 of the 16 regionals.
My son would LOVE to see UNC win it all (he's a big Josh Horton fan) but I think it's neat to see the schools like CSF and Rice in it who aren't even a blip on the radar in other sports nationally.
My son would LOVE to see UNC win it all (he's a big Josh Horton fan) but I think it's neat to see the schools like CSF and Rice in it who aren't even a blip on the radar in other sports nationally.
All the teams in it are great teams. You could play it again next week and probaly have two totally different teams in the finals. The games have been very competitive and a clutch hit here or a great pitch there have decided most of the games. In my opinion the best four teams are left. No offense to any of the teams eliminated because they are all very very good. Its anyones tourney to win right now. Bard needs to have his A game today or CSF will force another game. OSU is very dangerous and I think they will push Rice to another game and may just take them. I would not be surprised if any of the four teams won this thing. There is no dominant team in Omaha this year. They are all very even in my opinion. Its whoever gets the big hits and make the plays in the field.
quote:Originally posted by Coach May:
I would not be surprised if any of the four teams won this thing. There is no dominant team in Omaha this year. They are all very even in my opinion. Its whoever gets the big hits and make the plays in the field.
It has been a bit "flukey" this year. Makes for some very interesting viewing though!
You know who I thought would make more noise? Georgia. I thought they looked pretty strong in the games of theirs I saw. But like others have said, just getting there is a huge accomplishment in it's own right.
Is it "flukey" or is it a different look for Div 1 baseball and another baby step toward more parity starting with the elite teams?quote:It has been a bit "flukey" this year. Makes for some very interesting viewing though!
Beezer, I was just being clarevoyant about CSF not being in it any longer.
So much for one of my favs.quote:Originally posted by 06catcherdad:
Beezer, I was just being clarevoyant about CSF not being in it any longer.
Yeah, I'd have liked to see them in the final also, but they did have a heck of a run. Sure makes recruiting easier, not that CSF needs all that much help anyway.
quote:Originally posted by soxnole:
The ACC and SEC are signifigantly better than even the Big 12 and PAC 10.
There's always next year. Awesome series by UNC.
the best CWS we have had in a long time
Some times you drive em in and others times you don't
Had to love Coach Fox taking the "heat" sfter the game--that is what he is all about
Some times you drive em in and others times you don't
Had to love Coach Fox taking the "heat" sfter the game--that is what he is all about
TR is right on the money, AWESOME college world series! Watching last night's final sure was fun, great game with plenty of drama.
OSU did an incredible job of coming back from the brink of elimination. It was great to have two first time teams in the finals.
OSU did an incredible job of coming back from the brink of elimination. It was great to have two first time teams in the finals.
I'm bummed it's over. Hopefully ESPN will re-air some of the games, not just the championship. I'd MUCH rather watch that than some poker tourney!!!!
Hopefully ESPN will re-air some of the games, not just the championship. I'd MUCH rather watch that than some poker tourney!!!!
Beez:
Poker tourney...you don't like watching the action packed tourneys?
C'mon...how can you live without the gripping Texas Grab 'Em and the swirling Right Sided 1.8 gal. Double Flushouts. And then there's your flour covered Baker's Dozen along with the incredible Inside Straight with the One Eyed Jack being too High. Trump du jour and Tyler too!
Wow...what I'm missing without cable!
Any eights? Nope
...Go Fish.
Poker is...
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Poker tourney...you don't like watching the action packed tourneys?
C'mon...how can you live without the gripping Texas Grab 'Em and the swirling Right Sided 1.8 gal. Double Flushouts. And then there's your flour covered Baker's Dozen along with the incredible Inside Straight with the One Eyed Jack being too High. Trump du jour and Tyler too!
Wow...what I'm missing without cable!
Any eights? Nope
Poker is...
What a great series. Little bit of dissent in our home, we live in Oregon and are Beaver fans with younger kids going to the Beaver Camp later this summer but second boy is starting school at UNC this fall.
I guess in the glass half full scenario it was win win
I guess in the glass half full scenario it was win win
Woodrow - Playing poker is one thing, having it televised EVERY night on several different channels simultaneously gets a bit old. Now it seems the new thing is dominos....are they flipping serious? I'm not sure which is worse; watching them play or listening to the comentary.