NCAA tourney field

Utah gets Cal State Fullerton.
What a way to start after not being in the tournament since 1960.
I don't expect Utah to do much but in the last month they have beaten San Diego St 3 times, TCU 3 times in Fort Worth and UC Irvine once. Hope to see a bunch of new teams at Omaha.

I wish there were less games on ESPNU and more on a channel that most people have.

Should be interesting to see Virginia face Strasburg. However SDSU is not a strong hitting team.

TPM


Re the bold print---what is your point???

I want to know why Rhode Island was not given an at large bid ????

The big 12 and SEC are well represented in this tournament.I think we see the champion emerge from one of these 2 conferences

I think Mizzou and Kansas State will really go deep in this. Oklahoma State,with lyons and oliver,are as good as any starters in the country. I love watching this each year.Im going down to OU to catch the Shockers,Cougars,Sooners,and Razorbacks play.

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Originally posted by TRhit:
I want to know why Rhode Island was not given an at large bid ????

Because they had to give the ACC 7 teams.

Now that is funny!!!!!

My son's team was on the bubble, but didn't make the cut. This coming weekend is not going to be nearly as fun as we had hoped.

But congrats to all those whose sons will be playing in a regional. I believe Cleveland Dad's son's team is a 2-seed and I am sure there are many others whose sons' teams have gotten bids. Best wishes!

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Originally posted by Backstop-17:

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Originally posted by TRhit:
I want to know why Rhode Island was not given an at large bid ????

Because they had to give the ACC 7 teams.

That was funny, but instead of an ACC team why not Baylor or Oklahoma?

Why did you think RI deserved an at large bid? I am just curious.

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Originally posted by Infield08:
My son's team was on the bubble, but didn't make the cut. This coming weekend is not going to be nearly as fun as we had hoped.

But congrats to all those whose sons will be playing in a regional. I believe Cleveland Dad's son's team is a 2-seed and I am sure there are many others whose sons' teams have gotten bids. Best wishes!

Sorry to hear this as DBU had a fine year! (#36 rpi) I think what might have hurt their chances is that it was an up-year in the Big 12 this year. With so many teams coming from that region, it is possible that sqeezed someone out like DBU

Some are saying Irvine got screwed. I don't see it that way at all. The one that got screwed was UVA who get to face Mr. Steven Strassburg (sp). After that game, assuming SDSU wins (assuming for argument only not guaranteed), Irvine should have a good chance against SDSU's #2 pitcher imho. Of course, that is assuming Irvine takes care of business against Fresno State. I mean, nobody is afraid of Fresno State this year are they

Here are some other very tough regionals imho:

FORT WORTH REGIONAL
Host: Texas Christian
1. TCU
4. Wright State
2. Texas A&M
3. Oregon State

CLEMSON REGIONAL
Host: Clemson
1. Clemson
4. Tennessee Tech
2. Alabama
3. Oklahoma State

GAINESVILLE REGIONAL
Host: Florida
1. Florida (8)
4. Bethune-Cookman
2. Miami
3. Jacksonville

Bethune-Cookman took 2 of 3 from Miami this year in a weekend series.

TALLAHASSEE REGIONAL
Host: Florida State
1. Florida State
4. Marist
2. Georgia
3. Ohio State

TPM

RE: URI---look at their out of conference schedule and how they did

TR,
I did that is why I asked.

Also not understanding tthe Atlanta/Gainesville matchup. That could mean two conference teams face off to go to Omaha, what other regional pairngs would match up conferences?

With the tournament selection committee head being a Big 12 Exec, it's no wonder Oklahoma light and Baylor got in. They are truly undeserving.

Both RI and Eastern Ill, perhaps a DBU belong there.

If you look at the college basketball brackets, they are going the same way every year. More and more teams from power conferences and less teams from mid-majors or minor conferences. I think the trend is bad for sports.

RI did everything right...you just can't change who you play in conference.

Army gets to play the overall #1 seed the first game, Texas. It will be the team with the countries lowest ERA vs. the #20 hitting team. Army sports a .334 BA, with 6 players hitting over .314 and a team slg % of .508.

Let me add one thing... GO ARMY!

Perhaps they could do this---since there are very few independent college baseball teams----take the top two from each conference and that, I think, gives you 64 teams---if the non-winner of regular season play wins the tournament then they and the season winner go to the Final 64---this way there is no conjecture and posturing---it would all be automatic


But that is all too logical for the NCAA to figure out

TPM

If you did then you would agree that they belong

But then perhaps you know more than I do about the situation due to your pipelines

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Originally posted by TRhit:

TPM

If you did then you would agree that they belong

But then perhaps you know more than I do about the situation due to your pipelines

The above comment was not necessary.

I asked a legit question, I looked and can't figure out why they would deserve it, so could you explain or anyone else?

I watched a lot of the Big 10 tournament. Indiana is sure playing well right now. They dominated the best of the Big 10 this past week.

TPM

Please stop trying to be the QUEEN BEE !!!

You ain't not by a long shot

How bout Cal Poly Mustangs!

First time in 15 years since they went to D1. (they had been, shall I say "over looked" the past three years)

All is good, except for potentially having to play Arizona State to get through.

Congratulations to the Mustangs!

Regardless of who you play it is better to be there than not---you have to play them and beat them sooner or later

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Originally posted by TRhit:
TPM

Please stop trying to be the QUEEN BEE !!!

You ain't not by a long shot

TR,
I asked a question, why can't you or anyone else answer why you feel that RI should have been in? Is that difficult to answer. I don't see it. I take offense to your remarks, no need for it. What does asking a question got to do with your remarks?


FWIW, possibly UVA got overlooked for a regional because of a low bid and a track record of poor attendance. They would have had to cover their bid amount with attendance, or perhaps they never bid. Money is tight these days for schools.

It's all about money come playoff.

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Originally posted by BOF:
How bout Cal Poly Mustangs!

First time in 15 years since they went to D1. (they had been, shall I say "over looked" the past three years)

All is good, except for potentially having to play Arizona State to get through.

Congratulations to the Mustangs!

Yep, a very nice "in" for them. Watch Ryan Lee (OFer)...comes from my neighborhood, have known him since about 8 years old...hit .323 and stole 25 bases on 28 attempts. Ryan has made a career out of exceeding expectations...from HS non-starter (for a while) to HS all-city player to barely being recruited to college to redshirt freshman to college star.

He's a blast to watch.

I wondered about URI getting left out too. Kyle Peterson mentioned they beat Miami. FIU beats Miami nearly every year. Big woop. I looked up their RPI, which is 53. My son's 2006 team was a 50 RPI and got left home too with one of the best pitching staffs in the country.

I think the question was legitimite TR. I don't understand why they should have gone either. Who follows URI?

How 'bout that Sunflower State???

WSU, Jayhawks and the KSU Wildcats (1st time) are all dancing!
Go Shock-Hawk-Cats

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Originally posted by justbaseball:
He's a blast to watch.

If he's as much fun as these two then I'll be watching!



Zach "The Whammer" Robinson





Steve "Ironman" Detwiler

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Originally posted by Dad04:
Who follows URI?

Aaron Fitt over at BA was beside himself on URI getting left out and Oklahoma State getting a bid.

You folks like conspiracy theories? Here is mine. I believe Andrew Oliver's lawyers and the NCAA are trying to settle their case out of court. The only issue right now is how much money does young Mr. Oliver get. One of the sticking points in the negotiations probably was the fact that Oliver was improperly kicked out of regionals last year on arguably one of the top teams in the country at the time. Thus, I believe there is a beau-coup damages issue on that fact alone. How can the NCAA magically repair some of that damage and perhaps help themselves in the negotiations with Oliver's lawyers? Walla, Oklahoma State magically appears in regionals this year. If we see a settlement in that case in the next few weeks, it will support my theory.

I know, I know, go back to hinding under that rock from which you came

I think the state of Kansas has done real well for it's self this year.
They deserve to make it.
There's many teams that could or should of made the field.
I personally would like to see a bigger field of team's.
96 to 128 teams would be fine with me.
Play true regionals ( sub-regionals )the first series with 8 team tourneys.
With top 4 teams in each sub-regional advancing to the regionals.
Everything is reseeded for this regional, with the same format as it is now. 64 team regionals, super regionals and then the CWS.

More teams in the playoffs, everybodys happy.

JMHO

EH

How did Oklahoma State get a Regional bid when they didn't even make the Big 12 tourney?!?

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Steve "Ironman" Detwiler

Steven is just that, He plays the game alot like Pete Rose. 150% all the time. Fun to watch play the game of baseball.

There's some cinderella teams out there this year.
I would not be surprized to see a few major upset's in the regionals this year.

EH

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Originally posted by redbird5:
How did Oklahoma State get a Regional bid when they didn't even make the Big 12 tourney?!?

Well that is a weak question, they only took EIGHT teams into the Big 12 tournament, obviously they are still stronger than many other teams around the country, especially one from the North that tried to go out and play a strong ooc

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Originally posted by ClevelandDad:

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Originally posted by Dad04:
Who follows URI?

Aaron Fitt over at BA was beside himself on URI getting left out and Oklahoma State getting a bid.

You folks like conspiracy theories? Here is mine. I believe Andrew Oliver's lawyers and the NCAA are trying to settle their case out of court. The only issue right now is how much money does young Mr. Oliver get. One of the sticking points in the negotiations probably was the fact that Oliver was improperly kicked out of regionals last year on arguably one of the top teams in the country at the time. Thus, I believe there is a beau-coup damages issue on that fact alone. How can the NCAA magically repair some of that damage and perhaps help themselves in the negotiations with Oliver's lawyers? Walla, Oklahoma State magically appears in regionals this year. If we see a settlement in that case in the next few weeks, it will support my theory.

I know, I know, go back to hinding under that rock from which you came

CD seen any of these lately?

Redbird: I'm with you on that one. When I heard ESPN say "Okla State" I was thinking "sheesh; guys get it right, but then I saw that the Sooners were in too and I was stunned...

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That's right EH. After watching Detwiler's record breaking performance last year in the CWS Championship game my thought was...

"If I were putting a team together I would want as many Steven Detwilers as I could find!"

CD,
I am in with your theory. Pay back.

Thank you for pointing that BA article out and perhaps answering the question for TR. I understand their argument, not sure if I definetly agree.

This was a very poor year for placing the field. I am still miffed over UVA going so far away and their bracket they were placed in, plus Irvine getting 6th seed and a few more choices they made.

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"If I were putting a team together I would want as many Steven Detwilers as I could find!"

My son had the pleasure of playing on a summer travel team with Steven as 15 year old's.
A group of very talented 15 year olds I might add.
That group of players are spread out all over the country right now playing Baseball.


I still like my idea of more teams in the tourney.

EH

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Originally posted by ClevelandDad:

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Originally posted by Dad04:
Who follows URI?

Aaron Fitt over at BA was beside himself on URI getting left out and Oklahoma State getting a bid.

You folks like conspiracy theories? Here is mine. I believe Andrew Oliver's lawyers and the NCAA are trying to settle their case out of court. The only issue right now is how much money does young Mr. Oliver get. One of the sticking points in the negotiations probably was the fact that Oliver was improperly kicked out of regionals last year on arguably one of the top teams in the country at the time. Thus, I believe there is a beau-coup damages issue on that fact alone. How can the NCAA magically repair some of that damage and perhaps help themselves in the negotiations with Oliver's lawyers? Walla, Oklahoma State magically appears in regionals this year. If we see a settlement in that case in the next few weeks, it will support my theory.

I know, I know, go back to hinding under that rock from which you came

Stranger things have happened lately like Arod and Manny juicing. The NCAA obviously is leaning toward teams that travel better than others for at large bids.

OK State has a 26 RPI though. Yeah they won 32 games. Kansas Jayhawks with a 52 RPI get a 3 seed and URI with a 53 doesn't. Kansas was 37-22. URI was 37-20. Who is going to buy more tickets and t-shirts? Thats who gets in. As someone involved in Watergate once said, "Follow the money".

If you want a bid as a mid-major you can't just knock on the door. You need to knock the door down, like Coastal does. Aaron Fitt is just stirring the pot.

San Diego St. vs Virginia will be a great game.

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San Diego St. vs Virginia will be a great game.

Thats a good way to look at it MarlinsMS_35.

If your going to start the NCAA D1 Tournament off with a bang.
This should be the game to watch?

I really think this is a year for major upset's.
In some of the brackets??

EH

Rhode Island didnt make it because they had few quality wins(NC state and Oklahoma State round it out)

In my opinion anyhow.I could be wrong

Someone please explain how UVA at 42-12 and winner of the ACC tournament not only gets overlooked for a regional but to add insult must travel to California and play in UC Irvine's regional? If such a snub had occured for the NCAA basketball tournament the commentators would be having a field day.