I thought Coach Driggers was on that committee, so there would be one from the south.  But that might be a completely different committee.  Well, with the lack of respect that the conference saw today everyone on here should cheer on the Indians to earn some respect for our conference.

I just hope this go around McM can prevent the two and out bug we had in Bloomington.  I remember we had terrible flights going out there, weather into Chicago was terrible, and then we went two and out, which put a damper on the trip.  Hopefully staying in the comforts of our own home can give our Indians the chance to be the second team in the ASC to make the trip to the CWS DIII.

Concordia people,

Was Coach Gardner coaching the team today because the Abilene paper said Myers was in his place today?

Indians 2008 ASC Champions, 4-1 over CTX.

Great game by both teams.

So McM plays MC on May 2nd at McM?  Is that all correct Ralph?  And this is a MC team that took two straight from UMHB who swept McM.  Should be a great first round game of the tourney.

Not to mention, didn't UMHB take 2 of 3 from my McMurry Indians, a team that went on to take 2 of 3 from CTX?  I have never been a fan of UMHB, but give credit where it is due, you don't win games in this conference unless you can play some ball.

Indian4life-- Started 2001-graduated 2005.  Sorry for the delay in answering your question.

Thanks the suspense has ended.

So who won this thing?  I am sitting in Lubbock waiting in suspense.

First off, you guys really ought to back off Coach Gardner.  The guy is a class act, good guy, and a hell of a baseball coach and this is coming from someone that played at McMurry.  And why should those that participated in 2002 DIII World Series not brag about it?  They made it there, a feat not equalled by even my McMurry Indians.  I was fortunate enough to play an insignificant role on the 2004 ASC Championship team, and I still would talk about that experience, even when we got knocked out fast in Bloomington.  Point being, I give tons of credibility to what comes out of the mouths of people that have not only talked about this, but played it and lived it.  It really seems like the "Cru" fans are coming out of the woodwork.  I am glad to see their rise in the ASC, b/c it is great for the conference, but this rise needs to be taken a bit more humbly by the fan base.  Also, might want to ease off Hambone a bit, anyone that knows him understands that he liked to tease and make jokes.  Everyone taking his remarks so seriously really ought to consider he is just giving ya'll a hard time. 

And Hambone, I take offense to those law books remarks.

Well my friend, I just dropped three bombs (in one game) in intramural softball up here at Texas Tech, last year (or month) of law school.  Of course you know with my build being like my dad's they were all wind aided.  Glad to see that you still know how to swing a bat.  Thielpape is a good kid, another one of those that you stole away from my indians, but I hear that Coach at Concordia knows a thing or two about recruiting.  Make sure you keep me updated on the McM CU series, I don't here much way up here in Lubbock, but I do get to catch a good Big 12 series from time to time.  Tell your dad my family said hello and sorry my dad couldn't make it to the season opener, family emergency caused him to miss out. Getting married Friday so tons of planning to due, good hearing from ya.

I coached with Coach Mallon and there was a reason he got the most out of every player:  If they did not play their best they wouldn't be on the field.  I was really disappointed to see him retire, but he can still coach a game, just watch the Georgetown Summer League team's that he still coaches.

Hambone,

I am just glad to see your still alive.  Its been too long.  Just don't let D White cry too much about losing his record.  Hopefully my indians can give you all a run for your money.  How is Thielapape (can't ever spell the kids name) playing?

Hambone--

I always need to hear a remark about the elder statesman Krog and his 10 year service to the American Southwest Conference (especially since I just heard about this site this week).  I was glad to see that a McMurry player took some of those records back, even though D. White is a good guy.  Hambone, thanks for the humor, which sounds remarkably like a guy I used to work baseball camps with back in the day that shared the same last name as me, and his father also had the exact name as my dad.

In regards to the inappropriate chants by the McM Students, I know this is only my second post on this site, and my credibility may not be good, but every school has fans like that.

I remember playing at HPU and being completely harassed about my mother, sister, and other derogatory terms about my supposed sexuality.  I experienced similar experiences at HSU (if not worse), at Austin College, and pretty much every other school in the ASC (including McMurry). 

After spending time at my current grad school and attending all of our sporting events, I have come to realize that every school has its immature idiots.  Whether it is McM, HPU, CU, HSU, or TLU there are pockets of fans that do not realize how to heckle appropriately (which can still be harsh, but not derogatory). 

With that in mind, congrats to HPU and good luck the rest of the way out.  It has and always should be cheer for your school first, and then the conference if your school can't win it all.  I even had to cheer for TLU in the 2004 Regional Tourney, so it can be done.

Best of luck HPU.