The Anteaters gave UVA all they could handle, but they never backed down and kept swinging it...Congratulations to the Virginia Cavaliers and best of luck in Omaha.
quote:Originally posted by GoingwiththePitch:
The only thing that angers is me is both these teams were cheap and for whatever reason didn't build sufficient stadiums for a Super Regional, aka I don't think they have lights. I played at both fields and they were nice little stadiums but they really weren't "Super Regional" quality. It is too bad because both schools probably lost A LOT of money for their towns and school this weekend by not being able to host. By being cheap they probably lost money.
Who do you think gets to keep the gate fees?
That was some game, and easy to understand why UVA held onto the #1 spot for weeks.
DB is only a few years removed from D2. Its probably going to take them a few years to get the facilities thats its going to take to host a regional or super. Cal, well thats another story. After trying to get rid of the program they find themselves at the CWS. The players deserve it. But the Univ does not.
quote:bsbl247 said....The Anteaters gave UVA all they could handle, but they never backed down and kept swinging it...Congratulations to the Virginia Cavaliers and best of luck in Omaha.
Yes they did, and that was the most exciting college game I've ever seen. Just unbelievable. I knew somehow Coleman would get a hit, the guy is a hitting machine. Shiflett running for Coleman is a no brainer. I thought O'Connor would give Shiflett the green light to try to steal second, but he held him back. Then King, then Gragnini pitch hits for Werman and get 4 straight balls. Then Taylor drives them in. Incredible
I'm very, very impressed with the 'Eaters players and their coaches. Heck they came from behind yesterday with a freshmen pitcher, and brought in another freshmen (lefty) that baffled the Cavaliers for 4 or 5 innings. Very disciplined and opportunistic team. I can see easily why they win....they play very smart and within themselves.
Should be an interesting series, 3 dominate SEC teams (including last years defending champs), two dominate ACC teams, two from Texas and one team from a program that wanted to drop the program.
What a fantastic finish to UVA! That my friend is what college baseball is all about.
In response to TPM, the amount of revenue that these events bring in is staggering. Forget about what just the school directly makes from tickets, concessions, and merchandise, but think about how valuable it is for 1,000's of fans and many more on TV to see YOUR campus in the spotlight. That brand name marketing is invaluable. Then add on what the surrounding area makes in airfare, rentals, food, hotels, and entertainment, and you are talking about A LOT of money.
Ken Jacobi
Author of "Going with the Pitch: Adjusting to Baseball, School, and Life as a Division I College Athlete"
In response to TPM, the amount of revenue that these events bring in is staggering. Forget about what just the school directly makes from tickets, concessions, and merchandise, but think about how valuable it is for 1,000's of fans and many more on TV to see YOUR campus in the spotlight. That brand name marketing is invaluable. Then add on what the surrounding area makes in airfare, rentals, food, hotels, and entertainment, and you are talking about A LOT of money.
Ken Jacobi
Author of "Going with the Pitch: Adjusting to Baseball, School, and Life as a Division I College Athlete"