Post your thoughts and predictions here. Anybody going? One slice of good news for me is that I now have 2 former players living in Omaha that have assured me I have free lodging secured....
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I will "predict" that South Carolina 3-peats. Experience is a big help on a stage like this.
I will root for the two Pac-12 teams plus Stony Brook and Kent State. I think both Pac-12 teams have a legitimate shot. UCLA was the best team I saw in person this year.
I will root for the two Pac-12 teams plus Stony Brook and Kent State. I think both Pac-12 teams have a legitimate shot. UCLA was the best team I saw in person this year.
quote:Originally posted by justbaseball:
I will "predict" that South Carolina 3-peats. Experience is a big help on a stage like this.
I will root for the two Pac-12 teams plus Stony Brook and Kent State. I think both Pac-12 teams have a legitimate shot. UCLA was the best team I saw in person this year.
Good stuff. I think all 8 teams have a legitimate shot but there is something about South Carolina. They have a closer with a rubber arm who shortens the game to 6 or 7 innings. They also have a fantastic clutch hitter at 1b and they may be the most disciplined team. That said, any of these 8 teams have a shot.
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OK, I'll be the sentimental one. Kent state and Stony Brook in the finals with Stony Brook winning the decisive game three by one run in the 11th inning.
"Didja' read what gotwood4sale is predicting?"...
..."Did I? Bunch o' hooey...what's he know?"
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OK, I'll be the sentimental one. Kent state and Stony Brook in the finals with Stony Brook winning the decisive game three by one run in the 11th inning.
"Didja' read what gotwood4sale is predicting?"...
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Woody, you are drunk on tree sap. 
While I cheered for Kent State and Stony Brook to win their super regionals I'll guess the clock is about to strike twelve against them. If they lose their first games they may go into "happy to be here" mode and gone in two.
Will root for Stony Brook because I like underdogs but would be nice to see Mike Martin to get his first championship . 16th try is the charm .
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I can't really disagree with your opinion that they're unlikely to achieve the College World series championship, but I did not see any doubt, hesitation, backing down, or 'deer in the headlights' look on either team.
I truly believe they have the 'right stuff' to get the job done. If they are not champs it certainly will not be from lack of effort or confidence. And if they do indeed both end up in the championship series I will definitely be breaking out my finest bottle of tree sap!
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- "If they lose their first games they may go into 'happy to be here' mode and gone in two."
I can't really disagree with your opinion that they're unlikely to achieve the College World series championship, but I did not see any doubt, hesitation, backing down, or 'deer in the headlights' look on either team.
I truly believe they have the 'right stuff' to get the job done. If they are not champs it certainly will not be from lack of effort or confidence. And if they do indeed both end up in the championship series I will definitely be breaking out my finest bottle of tree sap!
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Scott Stricklin is one of the best coaches in America. They will compete no matter the situation.
StonyBrook didn't look like underdogs to me. They are very dangerous.
Since I pay South Carolina a heft sum for my daughters tuition I'm pulling for SC (and I'm a fan) however as a former NE Ohio resident, my heart wouldn't mind seeing a Golden FLASH.
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I can't even begin to tell you how much fun we had messing with the lines to give you these jerseydad!
"Didja' plug in the toaster, the curling iron, and the vacuum cleaner all at the same time like I told you?"......"Yup. And I turned the popcorn popper on too!"
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I can't even begin to tell you how much fun we had messing with the lines to give you these jerseydad!
"Didja' plug in the toaster, the curling iron, and the vacuum cleaner all at the same time like I told you?"...
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I would like to see a PAC 12 team win.But if not I want somebody besides SC winning just because it will make it more fun to watch for me.
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Duly noted.
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Duly noted.
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quote:Originally posted by gotwood4sale:
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I can't even begin to tell you how much fun we had messing with the lines to give you these jerseydad!
"Didja' plug in the toaster, the curling iron, and the vacuum cleaner all at the same time like I told you?"...
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This will be my first trip to the CWS. Other than the baseball, what should I see/do out there? What good food should I try?
For authentic Italian try Amato's....never had a bad meal there.
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If I remember correctly from last year you will be urged to pay homage to this well known eatery. If you want to get the Runzas® this is the place to go!
And for fast food generally try chasing down a Culver's®. They offer a wide variety of reasonably priced good food. Don't miss their frozen custard.
If you're with a travel team in Omaha for one of the tournaments I would highly recommend Hy-Vee® which is a supermarket and most have an expansive buffet with a wide range of food which will satisfy all of the different tastes of players and parents. Again, reasonably priced. They're air conditioned and can handle a big crowd easily and quickly.
And of course there's more good steak joints than there are Walgreen's® and Starbuck's® combined. That's a lot!
For other entertainment aside from baseball? Try the Strategic Air Command Museum south of town on the highway to Lincoln. Very worthwhile.
And then west of town is the Boy's Town Tour & Hall of History Museum. Father Flanagan put a great place together out there.
Enjoy.
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If I remember correctly from last year you will be urged to pay homage to this well known eatery. If you want to get the Runzas® this is the place to go!
And for fast food generally try chasing down a Culver's®. They offer a wide variety of reasonably priced good food. Don't miss their frozen custard.
If you're with a travel team in Omaha for one of the tournaments I would highly recommend Hy-Vee® which is a supermarket and most have an expansive buffet with a wide range of food which will satisfy all of the different tastes of players and parents. Again, reasonably priced. They're air conditioned and can handle a big crowd easily and quickly.
And of course there's more good steak joints than there are Walgreen's® and Starbuck's® combined. That's a lot!
For other entertainment aside from baseball? Try the Strategic Air Command Museum south of town on the highway to Lincoln. Very worthwhile.
And then west of town is the Boy's Town Tour & Hall of History Museum. Father Flanagan put a great place together out there.
Enjoy.
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Redbird: Do the Zoo if you have time or kids with you. Great shark, penguins and ape displays.
I haven't been to the new park and at the old park I always just lived off Brats and Burgers that were available from tents and vendors near the ballpark... (or LSU fans, who, if you say hi to them they feed you!!!)
A friend of mine told me that downtown, just south of the stadium, will be the best places with the best deals. Of course Omaha is reknown for its steaks.
I haven't been to the new park and at the old park I always just lived off Brats and Burgers that were available from tents and vendors near the ballpark... (or LSU fans, who, if you say hi to them they feed you!!!)
A friend of mine told me that downtown, just south of the stadium, will be the best places with the best deals. Of course Omaha is reknown for its steaks.
Runza's are great...gotta try one before you leave. For the best steak, head to Omaha Prime in the Old Market area of downtown...a short walk from the ballpark. Expensive...but can't be beat! I agree with Woody on Boystown...a nice visit. And like Trojan Skip said, the Zoo is a good bet...especially on a hot day.