DII College World Series Opening Ceremonies

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"My son and I are driving up."

I couldn't imagine that you and your son would go any other way.

The stories of you Texas drivers are legend!

When you get to Cary are you gonna' just corral 'em up in the outfield?



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We've attended a few games, but can't remember if there are opening ceremonies....

USA Baseball
403 Blackwell St.
Durham, NC 27701
Phone: 919-474-8721
Fax: 919-474-8822
Email: info@usabaseball.com

They would know.... oh, bring plenty of sunscreen and an umbrella (sun and shade)

Good Luck!!

Three Bagger, Congrats to your boy and his play on Monday. Those Statesman are going to the World Series and that is pretty awesome. Have fun.

Hey Woody! You mean yall don't do that in Chicago? That was just the main course for a small Texas Bar-B-Que being walked to the pit.

55mom, Thanks for the site reference and the advice. Wouldn't want to burn my tender skin!

Thanks, Luckydad it took a lot of work! Hope your son is doing well. Where's he at nowadays?

Three Bagger: I know one of the NCAA reps for the CWS and he told me there was no official opening ceremony. All players and teams will be introduced before the start of their opening games, however. I also heard all the teams will be going to a Durham Bulls game, and they'll also participate in a community outreach event. It should be a great time for the kids.

Thanks for the info, catfish342. I bet it will be a great time for the guys no matter what. I see we will have our hands full as we start with St Mary's. What number is your son?

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"Hey Woody! You mean yall don't do that in Chicago? That was just the main course for a small Texas Bar-B-Que being walked to the pit."

We're famous for our delicious Chicago Style dogs...





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Good Luck Three Bagger! Hope your son stays HOT!!!

Woody,

I think I'll pass on the dog if that's the kind they serve at the ballyards in Chicago! Of course I've eaten tacos down here in South Texas that had some meat I wasn't sure about. Probably was something normal, though like hog head, armadillo, possum, or my personal favorite, rattlesnake!

floridafan,

Thanks so much! Keep me posted on Eric and I hope he gets some good news in a short while. He was phenominal in Tampa's games.

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I don't blame you Three Bagger...with tastes like yours I'd take a pass on ours dog too!

Just so you know...



This is a typical dog catcher rig up our way!



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Woody, I might need to use that vehicle for my trip to North Carolina. My old truck might attract too much attention on the way.

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I dunno' Three Bagger...your truck don't look too old. Whaddya' talkin' 'bout?





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That Texas sun can be hot on the head through the sunroof so you got to wear a hat. Of course I take it off indoors such as my garage!

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Have a great trip and much success to your son and Delta State!



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Thanks, Woody!

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Just remember...North Carolina BBQ isn't anything like Texas BBQ.

We want reports when everything is wrapped up...OK?

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Glad to report that I met Three Bagger and his son today at the D2 CWS in Cary. Both of our sons' teams were taking off-day BP at the complex. We had a really nice conversation about all things baseball and what a great experience everyone is having at this terrific tournament. Our sons' teams, Catawba and Delta State, will play each other Tuesday afternoon in a second-round winners' bracket game so we both wished each other good luck -- just not too much -- with a smile. Just another thing that makes this site special when a couple of diehard baseball dads from different parts of the country get a chance to meet.

I watched both your teams play on Sunday. It should be a great game tomorrow (today)!!

After tremendous battles with number one ranked St. Mary's and Catawba University,yesterday found my son's team Delta State on the losing end of a 1-0
shutout to the University of Minnesota-Mankto. A rematch to see who would survive to meet West Chester for the National Championship Saturday night was played today. Delta Statepulled off one more miracle comeback after trailing 5-0
and having managed only two hits through seven and a third innings, Delta rallied for five runs in the eighth and won the game 6-5 in the bottom of the ninth on a walkoff hit. Our 64th and last game will decide our fate and I believe the game will be carried on one of the ESPN's at 7est/6cst. What a ride it has been against some great teams.

Awesome!!! Good Luck to Delta State!!!


(stay dry)

Gotta shout out for West Chester. Go Rams!

WOW, what an amazing run and an absolute heart stopping GM9.... Atta-boy Bags!!! Bring that trophy home.

GED10DaD

P.s. In Woodstock tomorrow night, if the weather holds.

Thanks 55Mom!

GED10, thanks and I hope to see you this summer!

That's great Three Bagger! I'll do my best to tune in on Saturday. Good luck to Delta State!

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Originally posted by AntzDad:
Gotta shout out for West Chester. Go Rams!

I'm with you Antz. School in suburban Philly playing for the title is pretty impressive.
One player is a close family friend I'd love to see get a ring.

My son is pretty good friends with one of the Ram players. What's really amazing, here, is this is WCU's third coach in three seasons; Coach Prachniak's head coaching debut! The WCU run is a credit not only to the job he's done, but also the players who ground it out the last few years. Good for them.

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I wonder what kind of haircuts they have?

I'm sure the style is contributing mightily towards their success.

Contrary to what you might read I don't think we've heard the last of this!







By the way...much success to all in their games today!

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Another shout out for West Chester...one of jerseyson's best friends and HS battery mate is on the West Chester squad. He was always one of the hardest working kids I ever had the privilege to watch play the game, how nice it is to see him getting a chance to fulfill a dream.

Go get'em Rams!

Gosh there is a lot of baseball going on in the Triangle. Whew

Here is the championship game livestream if you wanna watch:

http://www.ncaa.com/championsh...player?gameId=220461

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Thanks Antz.



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Congratulations to the West Chester Rams on a great championship run!

Congratulations to West Chester University on a great win and a well played game. Delta State just never got things going and so ended a great run by my son's team. Jordan made the all tournament team but he would of course traded that for that one more victory. West Chester deserved their win though and are a great DII National Champion.

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Now that there is three bags full o' class! You're a gracious sort Three Bagger. Congratulations to your son on his earning a spot on the All Tournament team. And congratulations to Delta State and their strong baseball program for achieving so much this season.



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Was disappointed that Delta State didn't win, but glad your son made the all tourney team. Congratulations to West Chester!


(I think I'm a jinx!!)

Congrats to Jordan and the State-ies for a great year, your guys played till the last game of the 2012 season!

Congrats on the All-Tourney selection too.

GED10DaD

Three Bagger, congrats to you son as well!

Thank yall very much!

Congrats to your son Three Bagger.

Despite the ending it must have been a great week for your son and for you. To see him perform so well under the spotlight, and his teams great run, has to give you a great feeling. Enjoy it, you both deserve it!!