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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