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Ohio Northern beats Otterbein 6-2.  Not even that close. lets see if they can get the sweep!

BUT i do have to say, its a beautiful day, though overcast, here at the 'Berg

ONU was playing well, but starter Justin Good seemed to get pretty tired.  I wish the pitching coach (lack there of) would have realized this and possibly put someone up in the pen, taking the pressure off the young starter.  Its a SHAME they have no pitching coach.  I feel bad for the Bears, as they have the talent, just lack of coaching

Congratulations to Austin Price, freshman pitcher who was named OAC Pitcher of the week!  I am really going to see what happens when the Bears get into the OAC... they have been seeing some easy pitching and hitting (OSU-Lima),, should be a good challenge!

Quote from: Dr. Acula on March 15, 2010, 05:16:48 PM

Quote from: OAC baseball fan 3 on March 15, 2010, 11:57:53 AM

Quote from: Historyprof on March 11, 2010, 01:07:42 PM
Congrats to ONU's Matt Rader named OAC hitter of the week for his performance in Myrtle Beach last week. He was 9-for-17 (.529), drove in six runs, scored eight, had two triples and a double.

Not sure of the level of competition but an impressive week

The level of competition is pretty bad to say the least.  ONU has few if any tough opponents until league play.  They are hitting the ball well, but pitching still seems to be a rough point.  Congrats to Matt, he deserves all the praise in the world.  After being benched for two seasons and never seeing the light of the field, bergman finally decides to play him.  Still NOT a fan of this coach, he is pretty bad.  The addition of all american coach Jeff Mercer (Wright State) had to be the spark the bears needed.  Very good weekend, going 3-1 in indiana, but playing no competition. 

Congrats to the rest of the OAC for a good weekend!

Their pitching is going to be a problem once they get into OAC play, IMO.  The hitting has been great, but they haven't really faced anything like what they'll see on a daily basis in conference play from that aspect either.  That being said, you have to beat the teams you should...and they have.  For that they deserve praise.

I completely agree.  Im proud of the bears, hope they keep it up.

Quote from: Historyprof on March 11, 2010, 01:07:42 PM
Congrats to ONU's Matt Rader named OAC hitter of the week for his performance in Myrtle Beach last week. He was 9-for-17 (.529), drove in six runs, scored eight, had two triples and a double.

Not sure of the level of competition but an impressive week

The level of competition is pretty bad to say the least.  ONU has few if any tough opponents until league play.  They are hitting the ball well, but pitching still seems to be a rough point.  Congrats to Matt, he deserves all the praise in the world.  After being benched for two seasons and never seeing the light of the field, bergman finally decides to play him.  Still NOT a fan of this coach, he is pretty bad.  The addition of all american coach Jeff Mercer (Wright State) had to be the spark the bears needed.  Very good weekend, going 3-1 in indiana, but playing no competition. 

Congrats to the rest of the OAC for a good weekend!

Quote from: JK on May 12, 2009, 11:35:25 AM
Guys,

On this Hill and McFarland debate...

I surely can't speak for all coaches, but the general theory (at least in football) about HM all-OAC is that you nominate guys for that team who are underclassmen so you can have some "returning all-OAC performers."  It is very rare for a Sr. to get HM, unless they were previously 1st or 2nd team, had a good year, but got passed by guys who had great years, like Knowlton.

Plus, I belive there is a rule (if not a rule, then a tradition) making sure that every team has at least one all-OAC rep.  Cap and Wilma had to get one each, taking two spots from others.

Not saying other guys aren't more deserving, but that's just kind of the way it goes.  Rarely do coaches nominate a Sr. for HM to say "thanks for a great career."  Plus, their careers are most likely over.  It's not like it helps the player anymore like an HM all-league as a Sr. in HS can help going into college.

Jk, im not saying your wrong... BUT if you look at the pitchers on first, second and HM, Hill matches up to everyone of them.  Not only did ONU have a bad offense, but the defense was pitiful also.  He had many loses that shouldnt have been given to him (John Carroll 0 ER).  I honestly believe that Bergman didnt put him up for it, because the second team performers matched up equally to what he did with better teams behind them.

Im not saying they did not deserve it, i am just voicing a lonely opinion.

Quote from: Dr. Acula on May 11, 2009, 03:27:42 PM

Quote from: OAC baseball fan 3 on May 11, 2009, 03:16:31 PM
I feel you there.  Senior Brian Hill had almost IDENTICAL stats to sophomore Justin Miller.  had one more win and one more loss, and Bergman didnt get him on there for even honorable mention.  what a coach.

Take a look at the pitchers that got HM.  There a couple of SHAKY picks in there.  And that's being generous.  I'll put it to you this way, given ONU's overall talent level and how Hill pitched for them he is almost embarrassingly more deserving to be at least HM.  I feel terrible for the kid now that I took a better look at who got recognized ahead of him.

The good news is this is all politics and as of this morning we have a 1 in 3 chance of winning the Regional.  Time for all of us to band together and pull for the OAC! 

Looking over the people on the All OAC picks, there is no way that the coach put him up for the honor.  My son called Brian and i guess Brian was very upset but cant do much about it.  All Brian said was "senior year down the drain".  Im not sure if i can blame his attitude after all that i have seen this year.

Congrats to all of the all oac picks.

I feel you there.  Senior Brian Hill had almost IDENTICAL stats to sophomore Justin Miller.  had one more win and one more loss, and Bergman didnt get him on there for even honorable mention.  what a coach.

Do coaches put players in for all OAC teams?

Congrats to all the teams in the tournament.  I had a chance to catch the ONU Marietta game.  ONU finally showed some signs of life, as Hill and Miller pitched well again.  I hope this team can turn around their troubled last few seasons.  Thanks to all on the board for a great season and keeping everyone updated.

Dr Acula,

We few ONU supporters appreciate you recognizing Miller and Hill.  Their two tough pitchers who deserve better than they have!  I just wish the hitting would show signs of life to support these two pitchers.  Miller has 2 years of eligibility left after coming off of Tommy John surgery.  Hill is done after this year, so i pray that a freshman sophomore or junior steps up and helps out a bit. 

Keep up the good work on this board!  You guys do an excellent job recognizing teams of the OAC.

I think this would be cool to see where people stand....

If you could make an OAC all star team... WHO would it consist of?  (NO BIAS OPINIONS)   

EAST VS WEST

East - BW, JCU, MUC, Etta, Musky
West - Cap, Berg, ONU, Ott, Wil

1 deep at each position and 3 pitchers... USE EVERY TEAM... cant just leave a team out




BE HONEST!!!  EVERYONE PLEASE TRY TO DO THIS!

I think this would be cool to see where people stand....

If you could make an OAC all star team... WHO would it consist of?  (NO BIAS OPINIONS)

2 Catchers
2 - 1b
2- 2b
2- ss
2- 3b
2- Lf
2- Cf
2- Rf

8- Pitchers

BE HONEST!!!  EVERYONE PLEASE TRY TO DO THIS!

i would like to say though that the bears defense and offense this year are atrocious.  The second game agains JC, there were NO earned runs and 5 errors... hill struck out 13 and gave up 4 hits (they considered a popup dropped a hit  to make it 5) but what else can you ask for?  who deserves to lose like that?