Wonder why the NCAA Reg'l rankings have not been released?

https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/baseball/d3/regional-rankings

Quote from: Wild Horse Rider on September 07, 2021, 09:54:15 AM
The Methodist game couldn't have started out any better for the Monarchs.  SU had the ball first and MU forced a three and out.  Methodist then went 15 plays in 7:25 for the TD. 

The next SU drive the Monarchs recovered a fumble and went 11 plays in 5:23 for the second TD of the afternoon. 

The first first 15:42 of game clock Methodist had the ball for 12:48 seconds of it with 14 points to show for it. 

This was followed by 4 punts (2 by each team) then Shenandoah showed signs of life on the next drive completing 2 4th down fake punts for 1st downs. 

They were stopped on a 4th and 3 at their own 19. 

Methodist punted the ball back to Shenandoah who threw a 52 yard pass to a wide open receiver who was tackled at the 2. 

SU scored right before half. 

The Hornet's second drive of the second half was a 86 yard TD pass. 

The Monarch's had a tough time covering SU's Bigbee all afternoon. 

The back breaker was the three fourth down stops the Hornet's had in the second half.

All the credit in the world to Shenandoah but I believe the Monarchs let that one slip away. 

The sign of a good team is the improvement between week one and week two.  Hopefully the Monarchs can clean up the mistakes and get a big win under the lights against the Quakers.

It was stated that MU was probably 21 pts better but aborted the "wildcat formation" especially at the end of the game inside the 10 yard line to win the game and went all pass.  Why did they do that?

Shenandoah 28 to 23 over Methodist.

It was stated that MU was probably 21 points better and MU had been successful running the "wildcat" formation when needed and aborted the "wildcat" inside the 10 yard line in final seconds of the game and went all pass.

Regardless, big win for SU.

Council accepts SU's offer to manage park ballfields
By BRIAN BREHM The Winchester Star

WINCHESTER — City Council has agreed to give Shenandoah University (SU) oversight of two ballfields in Jim Barnett Park in exchange for millions of dollars in improvements to four of the park's baseball and softball diamonds.
"This is really an amazing win-win situation for everyone who uses the park," council Vice President Evan Clark said at Tuesday's council meeting.

According to the terms of the deal, SU will have management and scheduling rights for the park's Bridgeforth and Rotary fields, which then become the home fields for the university's baseball and softball teams. In return, SU will spend $4.5 million to fund improvements to the park's Bridgeforth, Rotary, Bodie Grim and Henkel Harris baseball and softball fields.

Renovations to Bodie Grim and Henkel Harris will cost approximately $600,000. SU will front the first $350,000, then keep 100% of concession sales from Bridgeforth and Rotary until it recoups the remaining $250,000. Once that amount is collected, the university will then give 35% of all concessions to the city to make up for the revenue the park is losing by sacrificing its ability to rent Bridgeforth and Rotary to other users.

The improved Bodie Grim and Henkel Harris diamonds will become the official home fields for Handley High School's baseball and softball teams, while Bridgeforth and Rotary will receive approximately $4 million in upgrades so they can meet NCAA tournament standards with renovated dugouts, better press boxes, artificial turf playing surfaces, batting cages, and new fencing, lights, seats and scoreboards.

All four fields will remain available to other park users, including Valley League baseball teams and the Winchester Baseball youth league, when they are not needed by SU or Handley.

Additionally, SU will fund a youth sports program for children from economically disadvantaged families in Winchester. It will operate the program for a period of up to five years.

While the agreement between Winchester and SU will be valid for 40 years, council members stressed the city will retain ownership and ultimate jurisdiction over Jim Barnett Park and its facilities.

"We're not selling the park to the highest bidder," Clark said.

"We plan on working hand in hand with the park," added SU Senior Vice President Mitchell L. Moore, who first introduced the management proposal to the Winchester Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on Sept. 23.

SU plans to start work on Bodie Grim and Henkel Harris this spring, and the Bridgeforth and Rotary improvements should begin in August. All work should be finished no later than the end of 2025.

Since Winchester will no longer be responsible for maintaining Bridgeforth and Rotary, Councilor John Willingham said it will free up money in the Parks and Recreation Department's budget to address other needs in Jim Barnett Park. For example, he suggested repairing the gravel parking lot next to the park's BMX track, which is currently in poor condition.

City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to accept SU's proposal. Councilor Judy McKiernan, an employee of Winchester Public Schools, participated in the decision after saying her favorable vote would not reflect a conflict of interest, even though a city school, Handley, directly benefits from the agreement.

Attending Tuesday night's City Council meeting in Rouss City Hall were Mayor David Smith, Vice Mayor John Hill, Vice President Evan Clark and members Kim Herbstritt, Corey Sullivan, John Willingham, Les Veach, Bill Wiley and Judy McKiernan.

@SUHornetsBB had the best winning% (.751) of any college baseball program for the 2010-2019 decade in VA. 

SU had 340 wins with 112 losses and 1 tie. 

@UVABaseball had a (.702) winning% with 435 wins with 184 losses and 1 tie.


Others of interests:

@CNU_Baseball had a (.688) winning% = 285 wins, 128 losses, 1 tie

@RMCJackets had (.642) winning% = 262 wins, 140 losses, 6 ties

@JMUBaseball had a (.470) winning% = 253 wins, 283 losses, 1 tie 


(Winning% was determined by wins / total # of games played)

Shenandoah University (4-7) breaks 5 game skid with 85 to 77 win over South Virginia University (1-13) today in Winchester.

Methodist (6-4) 82-76 over Shenandoah (3-7).

The current head coaching record of (5-29) in the ODAC record and (16-45) overall is not gonna put fans in the stands inside the multi-million dollar James R. Wilkins Jr. Athletics/Events Center. 

SU's multi-million dollar ballpark proposal moving FWD to Winchester City Council's Jan. 14, 2020 meeting for 1st reading


At the December 10, 2019 Work Session, Council forwarded an Ordinance authorizing the proposed public-private partnership, operational agreement and MOA with Shenandoah University (SU) to the January 14, 2020 meeting for first reading.

With the approval of the proposed partnership, SU will make capital improvements to and manage Bridgeforth and Rotary Fields in Jim Barnett Park; paying for improvements to Bodie Grim and Henkel Harris Fields for JHHS sports and community programs; and share revenue generated from activities on the two SU-managed fields.


Council receptive to SU's proposal to manage ballfields
By BRIAN BREHM  The Winchester Star   December 12, 2019

WINCHESTER — City Council appears to be on board with Shenandoah University's pitch to manage and improve the baseball and softball fields in Jim Barnett Park.

"I'm glad to see this opportunity coming forward," Councilor Bill Wiley said at council's Tuesday night work session in Rouss City Hall.

Winchester Parks and Recreation Director Lynn Miller told council the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board "has evaluated this up one side and down the other" and is confident that SU has brought forward a mutually beneficial public/private partnership.

The board refined the proposal over the course of nine meetings, several of which provided a forum for citizens to share their opinions about the plan.

"There was not a negative comment from the public in relation to this," Miller said.

However, the proposal recommended by the board is not complete and requires City Council to reach agreement on:

The potential sharing of revenues generated by games.

Ways to recoup lost revenues from concession sales and facility rentals at Bridgeforth and Rotary fields, which are currently overseen by the Parks and Recreation Department.

Determining if the field improvements will fall under the ownership of Winchester or SU.

Finalizing management and scheduling rights for Bridgeforth and Rotary fields.

Council members indicated these matters should be easy to sort out. In fact, the revenue issues may have already been resolved.

Part of SU's proposal calls on the university to provide $350,000 in improvements to Jim Barnett Park's Bodie Grim and Henkel Harris fields, making them the official home fields for Handley High School's baseball and softball teams. SU Senior Vice President Mitchell L. Moore said it will actually cost closer to $600,000 to perform the upgrades, and the university is willing to front the extra money if Winchester agrees to pay it back interest-free over an 11-year period.

Councilor Les Veach suggested that SU keep the proceeds from concession sales until the additional $250,000 is repaid, then give the city 35% of all future revenues. His motion was unanimously endorsed by council.

"We've needed to upgrade these fields for a very long time," Councilor John Willingham said.

Another portion of SU's proposal would give the university management rights for Bridgeforth and Rotary fields, which would become the home fields for its baseball and softball teams. In return, SU would spend $3 million to $3.5 million on facility improvements and upgrades — renovated dugouts, better press boxes, artificial turf playing surfaces, batting cages, and new fencing, lights, seats and scoreboards — to bring the fields up to NCAA tournament standards, and would keep the fields available to other users including Handley High School, Winchester Baseball and the Valley League's Winchester Royals.

Additionally, SU is offering to fund a youth sports program for children from economically disadvantaged families in Winchester and operate the program for a period of up to five years.

"There are a lot more positives than negatives," Councilor Corey Sullivan said. "I'm getting a lot of comments about giving away the park and that SU is going to own it, [but] I'm not seeing that in this agreement."

Further discussions regarding SU's proposal for the ballfields are expected at council's next business meeting on Jan. 14.

It remains to be seen if Councilor Judy McKiernan, an employee of Winchester Public Schools, will be allowed to cast a final vote on the plan. City Attorney Melisa G. Michelsen said McKiernan is currently allowed to participate in council discussions regarding the project, but a determination has not yet been made as to whether her further involvement would constitute a conflict of interest because a city school, Handley, would directly benefit from the proposal.

Attending Tuesday night's City Council work session in Rouss City Hall were Mayor and council President David Smith, Vice Mayor John Hill, Vice President Evan Clark and councilors Kim Herbstritt, John Willingham, Bill Wiley, Corey Sullivan, Judy McKiernan and Les Veach.

Speakers express support for SU's ballfield management proposal


BRIAN BREHM/The Winchester Star

WINCHESTER — About 75 people filled a room inside the War Memorial Building on Monday night to show their support for Shenandoah University's proposal to manage four baseball and softball fields in Jim Barnett Park.

"Our kids should have the opportunity to play in a first-class facility we can all be proud of," said Handley High School Athletic Director Reed Prosser, one of 13 people who spoke in favor of the university's management plan at Monday's meeting of the Winchester Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.

Shenandoah University (SU) submitted an offer to the city's Parks and Recreation Department on Sept. 23 to assume management of Bridgeforth and Rotary fields with a promise to spend $3 million to $3.5 million on facility improvements and upgrades, including renovated dugouts, better press boxes, and new turf, fencing, lights, seats and scoreboards, bringing the fields up to NCAA tournament standards.

New covered batting cages would also be built next to Bridgeforth Field, and the university would help the city with mutually agreed upon improvements to Jim Barnett Park's concession, parking and bathroom facilities.

The fields would remain available to other users, including Winchester Baseball and the Valley League's Winchester Royals, but would be branded as "the proud Winchester home of the Shenandoah University Hornets."

Additionally, SU would give the city of Winchester $300,000 to improve Jim Barnett Park's Bodie Grim and Henkel Harris fields for Handley High School's baseball and softball teams. Upgrades would be made to seating, scoreboards, public-address systems, fences and press box facilities, and the university would give Handley the authority to manage the fields during the school's baseball and softball seasons.

Also, SU is offering to provide city officials with "the funds reasonably necessary to start a mutually agreed upon youth sports program aimed at serving children from economically marginalized families in Winchester, and to operate the program for a period of up to five years," the Sept. 23 offer letter from SU Senior Vice President Mitchell L. Moore states.

"We're trying very hard to make sure this is a win-win-win for all parties involved," Moore told the advisory board during its meeting Monday night.

"I think the opportunity SU is giving the city is wonderful," added Jackie Hott, a Winchester parent who works at the university.

Winchester businessman Jim Stutzman Jr., a member of SU's Board of Trustees, said the baseball and softball fields in Jim Barnett Park need upgrades that the city may not be able to afford.

"I think what the university is proposing is our resources and commitment to make that happen," Stutzman said.

"I grew up in the park," added Debbie Smith of Winchester, "and I think the facilities can only be enhanced with this relationship with Shenandoah University."


All 13 speakers on Monday endorsed SU's proposal, with only a slight amount of concern expressed about how scheduling conflicts would be addressed and whether the fields would continue with the same names.
"The important thing is to definitely keep the lines of communication open for everyone," said board Vice President Shelly Lee, the only member of the panel to speak publicly on Monday about the management proposal. "With communication, this could be a really good thing."

Lee recommended the field names Bridgeforth, Rotary, Bodie Grim and Henkel Harris stay the same, with "the proud Winchester home of the Shenandoah University Hornets" tagged on when appropriate.

"I think it's important to recognize what has gone on before," she said.

The advisory board took no action on the proposal Monday night, but President Bill Stewart said a recommendation could be made to City Council at the board's next business meeting on Dec. 16.

Winchester Communications Director Amy Simmons announced on Tuesday the advisory board has decided to hold two more meetings prior to Dec. 16 to further discuss SU's offer. The first will be an executive session on Nov. 18, then a special open meeting will be held on Nov. 25. Both meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the War Memorial Building in Jim Barnett Park.

Attending Monday's Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting in the War Memorial Building were President Bill Stewart, Vice President Shelly Lee and members Hector Robertson, Andy Gail, Regina Coates, Mike Miller and Casey Stine. Cal Allen was absent.

SU makes multimillion-dollar pitch to manage park's ball fields
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15cM0m9eftlUjr0fjUyAzZvgWqXG5UzYS7a9B9s_8lJk/edit?usp=sharing

RMC (4-0, 5-1) 35-14 over SU (2-2, 3-2).

RMC out gains SU 456 to 292 in total offense. 

IMHO, does not look very positive for the SU coaching staff.


1. Randolph-Macon College (8) 64 pts.

2. Bridgewater College (1) 51 pts.

3. Hampden-Sydney College 46 pts.

4. Ferrum College 44 pts.

5. Washington and Lee University 38 pts.

6. Emory & Henry College 33 pts.

7. Shenandoah University 21 pts.

8. Guilford College 19 pts.

9. Southern Virginia University 8 pts.

With all the coaching changes that the new Shenandoah University AD is making for teams not being more competitive within the ODAC, is she eyeing the football program this year? 

Is a 16-25 record in the ODAC after 6 years good enough?

2018 was suppose to be the program's year but they went 5-5. 

SU football program just found out today that that they have a ton of work to do in order for them to compete for an ODAC title.

Quote from: Seatfiller on February 24, 2018, 08:23:12 PM
EMU lost to E and H in a close one 78-76. EMU had a couple of chances to take the lead at the end, but couldn't come up at the end. Coach Dean will be missed at EMU.

Coach Dean is 1st class all the way!