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Hoops tourney. I believe the same 2 schools battled it out on the hardwood with all sid's in Roanoke for that. With VWC in the finals today for both men's and women's titles, I wouldn't expect a write up on baseball til April

Looks like the ODAC is not doing well over all in competition outside of the conference. Are there too many newbies that need to get their feet wet or is it just a down year? The Dixie or USAS or whatever their called now looks pretty impressive.

Some of you may have seen this before but if not....have a look! It very interesting to see how much money these schools contribute to athletic programs ie. coaches, assistants, budgets. I know that some of you participate in the hoops board. If you feel it's worthy, go ahead and post the link over there too as I would imagine this kind of public information could stir up quite a bit.



http://ope.ed.gov/athletics/instlist.asp

Heard that VWC beat Salisbury and split with Averett this weekend...not a bad start especially considering that Salisbury always play well against the Marlins. It looks as if the conference is up for grabs this year. Most of the headlines that I have read speak about what was lost from last year instead of talent that is returning. Wesleyan certainly lost a lot from last year so looking forward to hearing about the new guys and their chance to be in the spotlight.

Who are the new BMOC this year in the ODAC and what should we expect from the other teams in the league? Any new big time transfers coming in?

Quote from: narch on April 03, 2007, 08:35:41 PM
the monarchs improve to 22-8 with a 6-2 win over vwc - bisplinghoff goes 7 giving up 1 er - game story and box score - in vwc's defense, they threw a kid making just his 2nd start of the season since they have a conference game vs. rmc on wednesday then 2 against piedmont following that game...see what happens when you throw your #5 vs. another team's #3

The pitching match up does not lend any excuse for losing the game. First off, I think the young kid for VWC threw a decent game. Defensive mistakes cannot happen with a young guy on the mound. After the error in the second...walk, single, walk, double which ended up being the game. One bright spot is David Imperato had another good outing. If his stamina builds up the whole outlook can change for VWC down the stretch. Congrats to Methodist for taking care of business on the road.

Anybody have updates from today's action in the ODAC. VWC and Bridgewater were supposed to hook up at the beach. It doesn't matter who comes in with what record when those 2 get together...usually a very intense hard fought series.

The Marlins swept EMU yesterday to put them at 7-1 in conference play. More tough out of conference games ahead which should help for tourney preparations.
Oh yeah, David Imperato has had a few outings lately...looks like they are trying to build his pitch count slowly so he can possibly throw a tournament game.

Looks like the Adam Hall kid for the Wasps gives them a good chance to win providing they catch the ball behind him.

Nice sweeps for W&L and HSC yesterday.

Anyone have insight to what's going on with Bridgewater...heard they may have lost Jimmy Greene for the year, ouch.

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Listen. There is a very big gap between D-3 and D-1 pitching. I've met many a men that can throw lower 90's, I've also watched many a men that throw lower 90's picking thier tits up off the mound.

I've seen a kid throw 82 and get everyone out. Setting there and saying "Hey they got 3 kids pumping 85-90, therefore they have a deep staff" is a ridiclious way to look at the true effectiveness of a pitching staff.

Also I'm sure the guys you played with had a fastball with nasty tail and a knee bending slider. All I'm saying is you throw a UNC jersey on any D-3 pitcher throwing 85-90 and let him see what he has against the D-1 boys. He'll come back tail between his legs. Remember D-3 picthers face D-3 hitters and D-1 pitchers face D-1 hitters.

To me, even comparing D-1 pitching to D-3 is ridiclious. There is no comparison.

Oh yeah, I played the game. If that makes my argument anymore valid. 

I think we need to be a little more careful in comparing Division 1 and Division 3. Yes there is a disparity between your top tier D1's vs. D3 however not all D1's have UNC calliber staff's. Also after coaching in the Coastal Plains league I would argue that the division 2 and 3 players had just as much if not more success in getting out "division 1" hitters. Yeah I know it's not the Cape but there was representation from major division 1 programs

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At this point I would not say VWC has the deepest staff in D3 baseball.  I think they have two very good pitchers at the top of the rotation and a very good closer.  Everything in between decent D3 pitching.  But this coming from a guy who pitched on the 98 & 99 team for North Carolina Wesleyan which is probably the best staff you will ever see again at the D3 level so it would take a lot to make me think anybody would have the DEEPEST staff.
THough you will probably see both VWC and NCWC battle in the regional final to fight to get the Series.  Having seen most of the top South region teams play this year expect Methodist. 
And yes Francis is a very good pitching coach and a great baseball person on top of that. 
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Nice point catfish but no need to bring up that 98-99 staff that haunted me... haha.

NCWC...... relax a little bit, I think the point being made was that the VWC pitching staff has a nice stable of arms not likely seen at the division 3 level. You don't traditionally see a staff of division 3 guys who can throw 85+. No they are not Buddy Hernandez or Mike Abbruzee (forgive me for the spelling) but they are some good arms. VW has been a fine program for the past 10 years and the coaches have found a way to develop talent giving several players the opportunity to play after college at the next level.

Kevin is that you.  You still coaching after you left VWC? 
Rivera is a fringe prospect at this point.  I have not seen him since the Coastal Plain league in the summer.  I am going to see him this sunday so I will let you know what I think.  The one thing hurting him is his surgery at this point.  I think he could me a effective reliever at the next level.
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Yes it is me and no I am not coaching any longer. Took a job as commodities broker in Annapolis. Completely agree with you on the reliever point (he was a reliever/closer his first 2 years). Fringe guys sometimes look more impressive when they can go in and blow it out for an inning or 2.

Hope all is well for you

Quote from: Airborne on March 06, 2007, 08:57:42 PM
I just received a message off the board from someone else as confused as I am why VWC would be claiming to be located in Virginia Beach. Anyone know why they are claiming to be located in the more glamorous-sounding Virginia Beach? Is there something wrong with Norfolk?

The campus actually sits on the Norfolk/Va. Beach border with the line running right thru the baseball field if I remember correctly.

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I bet you Wesleyan wins today

I just hope you throw your #4, 5 and 6 pitchers today so we can face your #6,7 or 8 on Thursday....I wouldn't complain if you pitched your JV boys...I've got a feeling even if we score 10...it may not be in victory...You will probably see our 6,7 & 8...and I think we only have 8 arms.

Go Tigers

A good win for the Marlins today although I'm sure it's another classic case of VWC ace vs. NCWC JV pitcher. Anyhow...good win regardless that could make a difference in regional bids should both teams have a good year and neither win the conference tourney.

I know that VWC played Mary Hardin-Baylor ealier in the season and lost in a close game.  They also defeated a good Hardin simmons team on the road in overtime.  MC defeated UMHB at home early in the year (75-47) and Hardin Simmons twice, including the ASC Championship game.  MC defeated HSU 70-67 at HSU.  I know you can not base the outcome on these stats but it sounds like these two teams are pretty evenly matched.
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Some food for thought....In the Mary Hardin Baylor Game, Ton Ton  Balenga was held scoreless and Brandon Adair had 6 pts on 2-9 from the floor and 2-9 at the stripe. Brandon did not play 1 minute against Hardin Simmons although Ton responded with 28 pts. A team effort to pull out a tough win on the road

Bottom line is VWC will need to be sharp next weekend. Good Luck to all and congrats on making it this far.

Quote from: ash on March 03, 2007, 05:51:44 PM
Looks like VWC took two from HSC today.  With VWC winning 7-2 and 7-5.

Game 1: http://www2.hsc.edu/athletics/baseball/2007/box_scores/hsc-vwc1.htm

Game 2: http://www2.hsc.edu/athletics/baseball/2007/box_scores/hsc-vwc2.htm

Looks like the Marlins snuck out of Sidney with 2 W's. HSC has always been a tough place for the marlins to play. VWC pitcher's historically have not done very well up there...

Such an terrible accident.  My thoughts and prayers are with the Blufftom community as well.  The road system around Atlanta is horrible!
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God Bless them all