So what is the west Regional going to look like this year? I assume it will be one of the toughest again as usual.

It's January 2nd, that means practice is right around the corner. NWC looks to be strong again this year. Who is going to surprise this year?

Anyone else notice that the top 5 teams in the rankings are all purple?

Is Lewis and Clark for real? Have we really seen them be tested this year? While Willamette and Linfield play top 25 non-conference teams Lewis and Clark is playing Macalester.

Can't wait to get out to the Catdome this fall. How are the cats looking at quarterback?

Don't see Linfield being set anywhere but the west regional because they are the #1 ranked team in the West. UTT also will probably stay in state for the lower cost of travel. Yes, they are 5 hours away by driving but that isn't out of the question.

When Linfield was sent to the Central regional in '08 it was because they barely squeaked in by winning their conference on the last day and there were many other teams ranked ahead of them in region.

I do agree that the west should have more opportunities to showcase their talent in the finals.

I believe Boskovich is red shirting but I don't know how he got hurt.

Go Cats, feels just as good beating PLU as it does against Fox. One last great tune up in Lewiston next week before regionals.

BTW...How about Linfield's #1 regional ranking.

Quote from: BigPoppa on April 16, 2011, 11:17:02 PM
This four game series between Chapman and Linfield makes me wonder just how much the coaches are willing to show each other seeing as how they have a reasonable chance to meet in the post-season.

I would think both coaches won't hold back especially Chapman. As a pool B team, Chapman needs these key in region wins to make its case for the post season. Linfield, with two conference series left is still building its resume too. You never know what can happen against Fox and PLU.

Cats and Cougars split today. Linfield had a real chance to tie it in the 9th in the first game but a botched squeeze play ended that.

Chapman's #1 has a great breaking ball that held the bats at bay. Larson looked great. It was a great pitchers duel.

If we thought the UPS series against Linfield two weeks ago was huge lets look at the upcoming Chapman series. Both teams are firing on all cylinders and it should be a good one.

Why did Vaughn not start against Lewis and Clark?

When are we going to see Linfield get a video feed?

Linfield has started a sophomore transfer "Mueller" as their 3 starter. I think he has a lot of upside but has been a tad inconsistent.

Linfield - Ryan Larson - 25 IP - 1.80 ERA - 2-0 - 23k's only 2 Walks
Linfield - Robert Vaughn - 23.2 IP - 0.38ERA - 2-1 28k's - 7 BB

we didn't pitch it well today, didn't attack the ball at the plate or get hits in key situations. Some bad reads in the outfield and hesitation in the infield hurt as well. We all know they are a better team than showed up today. Hopefully as a young team the guys can take something away from the game and learn from it.

With the 'Cats heading east to take on some great competition in Lewiston they will build some great experience before conference play starts in a couple weeks. LC State will sure be a tough game.