How about those Beavers?

Good luck to the Beavers. They do look strong, especially on the mound.

Rob:

My buddy Doug Root was keeping me posted of the Beavs progress last night via frequent phone calls...Nickerson is strong...as are the others.

Only team to go back to Omaha from last year...Casey has 'em on a roll!

GO BEAVS!

Yes, their pitching is very deep. Three starters who have a combined ERA of below 3.0, and the PAC 10's best closer.

Their bats are coming alive at just the right moment, and their team speed is excellent. They put a lot of pressure on opposing teams.

In the 15-0 blowout, they were criticised for bunting a guy to 2nd with a 10 run lead in the 6th inning. At the time I thought: "darn right - the world series is on the line and a 10 run lead can disappear." Others thought it was not appropriate, but I totally disagree.

Stanford scored 17 and 12 runs in two of their regional games. They can mash. They have a 6'6" 280 pound right fielder who looks like a giant. He threw one ball in that left a vapor trail.

The Beavs have a real shot. All the elements are there, including the experience of having been there before. I will not be surprised to see them go deep into the tournament, even win it.

The best thing is that almost all the players are from Oregon or the Northwest. We watched most of them in high school. Pat Casey has created a pipeline where all the best recruits want to go to OSU. He's had a good recruiting class this year, which includes a webster.

Should be fun for years to come. My own son (a Ducks fan)some time ago said "Dad, for the first time ever I would consider going to OSU."

Now that's some bit of good news there about your son Rob...

He's actually giving up his webbed toes and orange bill for a paddle tail and huge buck teeth...ain't baseball wonderful?

GO BEAVS!

Hey Wally woodman,

Ya Beav,

Hey Wally, could you drive me to Omaha.

Oh I don't know Beaver, I took you last year.

I know Wally, but I'm better prepared for the trip this year.

Hey squirt what make's you think you have a chance.

Oh Hello Eddie the East Coast Bias.

Hey Eddie lay off the Beav.

OK, OK Wally don't get all upset, Just given Beav the Biz.

Ya well layoff, I think the Beaver is going to do something special this year.

Ya Eddie Layoff, You never did anything.

Hi Whitey, Hi Lumpy, Hey can we go.

Oh I don't know, we might not have enough room in my car.

Borrow Mrs. Cleaver's

You want to go in a Mini van. Sure why not.

I'll ask.

Hey we want to take the Beaver's to Omaha,

CAN WE BORROW THE KAR MA

I'm pretty close with Anton Maxwell and I played against Chad Nading, who is going there next fall. Alaska is defintly rooting for them!

EH:

Precious...and very Cleaver clever!

That was quite a set up for that punchline...and yes...Mrs. Cleaver gave me the keys...here they are...enjoy your time in Omaha.

Thanks for your support EH.

GO BEAVS!

Rob:

How about those Beavers? They're answering a few questions aren't they!

Have fun with them out there in Oregon...it's got to be exciting times!

GO BEAVS!

Yessir, the Beavs go the last laugh on Miami. Stutes pitched brilliantly. I talked with his dad several times during the game and got a good feel of the live game. He was on cloud nine, of course.

Four wins from the title!

I think they will Rice to the occasion again and then it's on to the tarheels!

GO BEAVS!

Can you beweave those Beavers??? You can beweave those TarHeels are gonna tar some feathers.

Feathers Shep? Are you implying that my beloved BEAVS are not going to make it past the Rice Owls and their feathered flock?

The BEAVS will take a bunch of bites with those marvelous bucked teeth and bring down yet another big tree that they'll use to bat the ball out of the park!

Those BEAVS know how to deliver a good pelting!

Don't stand too close to their tail or they'll spank you!

And don't try to lodge any complaints...cuz they'll just use it for housing.

They just flat out do a dam good job!


GO BEAVS!

Dissention in my household: my wife is a Tarheel.

After the Beavers beat #1 (ha!) Rice for the second straight night tonight, we'll have a civil war in my home.

Tarheels v. Beavers - destroying my domestic tranquility.

Think of the bright side--you could be trying to buy the KNICKS!!! Talk about domestic tranquility gone awry!

No, no you have it all wrong. If I was trying to buy the Knicks, I'd have all the tranquility I want .... sitting in the padded room where I'd deserve to be.

Attaboy, Rob! Great answer--although there are those amongst us who may feel you belong there, already . Me? I think you're chasing a great dream!

That Rob is a real trailblazer for sure!


GO BEAVS!

Of course there were those who said I belonged in a padded room for suggesting that the Beavers were going deep into the CWS!

Just think how the white coated men would have come for me if I would have predicted the Beavs were going to shut Rice out in two straight games to advance to the CWS final?

And of course the folks around Portland who still believe I am certifiable for thinking I could assemble an investment group to buy the Blazers.

There's something to be said for being too stupid to know something is impossible!

Rob:

You are a certifiable Trailblazer...

Your midwestern roots are nourishing your dreams in the Great Pacific Northwest!

Much success with your continuing efforts with the Trailblazers.


Keep Going Beavs!

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Originally posted by JT:
Think of the bright side--you could be trying to buy the KNICKS!!! Talk about domestic tranquility gone awry!

I had to comment on this one.
We did buy them - in 1995. LOL

What a trip!

Agree Oregon St is good. I posted that when some TX folks thought they would be heading to Omaha when they "only" had Oregon St as a possible super regional opponent.
However, does anyone think it is worth throwing Nickerson for 14 2/3 innings with just 2 days rest? I will bet the Detroit Tigers who picked him in the 7th round weren't cheering wildly.
In 2004, one pitcher literally carried his team to an NCAA championship. Pitched 36 innings in the Regional and NCAA's...a period of about 13 days. Drafted in the 7th round. Had TJ surgery about 6 weeks later and hasn't returned so far as I know. Would not be surprised if Nickerson isn't scheduled for Sunday and for sure Monday. If he is, he could be looking at upwards of 21 innings in 7 days. Wonder if it is worth it?

Congratulations, Oregon State!

It should be a terrific best-of-three series!

Hey Prepster which game will your son start?

If we maintain the current rotation, it'll be Game 2, Rob.

Prepster:
In that case, he'll be pitching against my good friend's son, Stutes. Should be a fabulous series.

Hey Rob, is Buck pitching tomarrow? Blake is awefully excited about all of this. Tournament in town this weekend with double header tomarrow so will be unable to watch game. Chear for us down in Southern Oregon.

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Originally posted by infielddad:
However, does anyone think it is worth throwing Nickerson for 14 2/3 innings with just 2 days rest?

Nope. I was wondering where all the criticism that Harlod Reynolds & Co. leveled at another school a few years back was THIS year? This situation was far worse IMO.

The Beavers pitching staff against Rice was JUST OUTSTANDING.

Pitching shutouts in games where young studs use metal bats is almost unfathomable.

Congrats to the Beavers for their sweep over Rice.

Should be a fabulous Series.

with no disrespect to the Tarheels, that was an amazing comeback by OSU last night. should be a great final today.

with my allegiance to the Pac-10 gotta say
Goooooooooooooooooooo Beavers.

Well said heybatter.

Thanks for supporting the Pac-10.

GO BEAVS!

I'm a Pac-10 guy...but I'm rooting for the Tar Heels. Maybe the only time I'll ever say that though.

You just don't care for those darned forest rodents Just?

WAY TO GO BEAVS!

Am a big Stanford fan. With that being said the next best thing is having a Pac 10 team with the title.

WAY TO GO BEAVS!

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Originally posted by gotwood4sale:
You just don't care for those darned forest rodents Just?

You mean water rats?

More a case of rootin' for Prepster's son. However, I really have not much doubt that the best team in college baseball won. The Beavers were terrific down the stretch...they play a brand of baseball that is very fun to watch.

Now their fans...hmmmm...well...hmmmm.

Congrats to OSU on the CWS and the national Championship.

Best 2nd base play I've seen in 25 years.

Magician at 2nd base.

Agree with Been - they did a great job in the playoffs - but the home plate guy tonight struggled early and often - and hurt both teams.

JB:

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Originally posted by justbaseball:
You mean water rats?

They may be water rats...but they're dam good!

quote:

Now their fans...hmmmm...well...hmmmm.

What's the matter JB...water rat got your tongue? Beaver fans are...hmmm...well...happy!

I truly hope that many future CWS Championships will be fought as closely as this series was. Tonight's game was one of the most tense, dramatic, and enjoyable games that I've seen in a long time.

gotwood - You've had a good year - huh? White Sox...Beavers. Lets meet in Vegas!

It was a great game...very much enjoyed it. And there is little doubt in my mind that the best team ultimately won. Too bad West Coast baseball doesn't get the respect it deserves at selection time?!

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Originally posted by justbaseball:
gotwood - You've had a good year - huh? White Sox...Beavers. Lets meet in Vegas!

Vegas? They got a team in Vegas that I should be rooting for?

quote:

It was a great game...very much enjoyed it. And there is little doubt in my mind that the best team ultimately won. Too bad West Coast baseball doesn't get the respect it deserves at selection time?!

Well maybe that respect will be coming out west now...we'll see.

I'm glad you enjoyed the game...it would have been difficult not to...regardless of who you were pulling for.