izzy...Heard the same thing.  Also hear that most in WashU community were excited to have new AD but now see the writing on the wall.  Steve had done a very good job and have WashU right there for a NC run.  But, you bring in a "Non-Academic" AD (Came from UW-LaCrosse, not an academic power) with a huge ego, who thinks it is easy to do what Steve did is not a good thing.  Clearly, the new hire can coach but much different kid at UW-SP than at Wash U.  Only time will tell.  Hope Duncan gets another shot!

This shows the parity in the league.  I agree with airball.  The rising cost of tuition at most of these schools will put them farther away from the Cortlands of the region.  Ithaca isn't what they once were and Fisher is very over rated.  They too will fade as cost of school gets closer to the 50k mark.  I was at the games today and UR had the chances.  Just never got it done.  Spoke to Joe after...not happy!  But they had #2 arm and #4 arm out and catcher not playing due to a suspension.  I think they will be fine as they are young.  Union better pitch it well in regionals, not much pop in the offense at all.  A lot of bleeding base hits.  This conference will be fun to watch in years to come!

Leagues across the state reeling right now!  airball...Good point on the turf but UR staff and recruiting in good shape.  Whole team is back next year along with another stellar class.  Problem with both RPI and UR, cost is $64k/year and they don't match up well in aid with other LL schools.  Always be an issue with both schools.  RPI seems to win in the aid battle.

Big question is, how does this weather play for that magical 30 win mark.  I think it's gonna impact it big time.

Had a chance to watch the Union Rochester games a little in Amsterdam this weekend...(Couldn't watch my Cortland Team play...Had a rough weekend).  My first impression of Game 1 arm Menke on Sat was a solid pitcher but against a good hitting team, he struggled to locate.  Should have won the game though.  First basemen dropped a throw that cost the winning run.  Union 1-3 hitters as good.  Esposito is a tough out and hassled them all day.  UR is young!  Could help but notice all players were freshman and sophomores that played.  Union can swing it and play solid D.  Game 2 Union arm was solid.  UR arm was shaky.  UR D was awful and they payed for it.  Sunday saw more of the same.  Union jumped out as UR arm, King (?) was average but I liked the second arm they brought in.  Not sure why he wasn't starting.  Union guys just pounded the zone and made plays.  They got some key hits and deserved the W's.
Union will be in the playoffs barring a collapse.  They need a better place to play.  Shuttlesworth Park is a dump and is not a college field. UR could be a solid team but agree, they need to hit!  the top 3 guys can set the table but need guys to knock them in.  If the weekend guys can bounce back after this weekend, they should be able to get in the LL tourney. 

 

I agree with C-st.  They are Loaded!  Not sure who else will give them a challenge.  Brockport has some arms and some talent coming in but enough for  a 3 game set?  Oswego should be better but has anyone heard anything about Oneonta?

WOW....Looks like they are trying to stay .500 like the rest of the athletic deportment.  I now if 2 others that applied and did not get it.  Such a shame.  Well, I guess the top of the SUNYAC doesn't have to worry about Oneonta St. for a while!!!

Watched the Continuation game on Friday.  Didn't understand why the played the first day as well.  Isn't that why you schedule for that extra day?  Umpires where not that good either.  Some questionable calls all over!  UR made a run but they weren't ready to win those games yet...too young!  They also needed a better effort from the #1 against SLU.  The team struggled all year to score runs and they get 4 early and continue to put runs up, pitcher has to shut it down.  SLU looked pretty solid 1-9.  They are definatley the class of the league.  To BBFan62 point about Game 2 for UR, the jackets have 2 pitchers.  Rest of the guys are smoke and mirror guys.  I am kind of surprised your team made it this far.  Looked at the final numbers for the staff, you all went from a 6 ERA last year to a 4.42 this year, while losing 2 conf guys.  Dawes did a good job with the arms this year!  Good year!

Heels,....I heard it was only a interim coach???  That true and who is he???

I had heard some rumors about this but surprised that it happened now.  Interested to find out some reasons about timing etc.  The direction of the program will be interesting.  Heard they got an Asst. AD running the show right now.  Sounds like some fun going on there.

Looks like Hobart is the class of the League.  Anyone know why UR isn't better than they are?  Oh wait I do....The coaches!!!  Not sure why a change hasn't been made but I see the other programs getting better in the league but not ours! Bunch of clowns.....wasn't at the RPI game but heard UR collapsed.  Any witnesses?

I think the more you look into this...the more you will find it is going on with other sports....just the way it works.  If found to be rampant, the message and punishment will, and should be, harsh!!!!!  No room for this in college sports.

rolln2...the New England Region is loaded!!  They all play one another and if we were to measure the strength based on Top 25...well ...that is stupid!!!  The Marietta regional is loaded as well.  The West???Good but not loaded..They play there 40 spread out over 3 months.  Easy to run the same 3 arms out there to start all season.  To Me top 25 means nothing.  Been saying it for years.  New England baseball is very, very good.

Airball....I agree with the Fisher take.  With RIT leaving and Houghton joining...it will only get worse!!!  Now the question will be do other teams pick them up to play because of Opponents-Opponents winning %?  Clarskon will surprise but don't agree on Keystone....Don't think they are battle tested!  ECSU is a solid pick to be in there at end.

Alley...I am thinking they throw Ratliff at Mitchell and Schuldt Game 2.  You are right...They have to hit. East Conn could surprise someone but I wouldnt sleep on Clarkson....I could see them winning a game or 2 and throwing a wrench in one of the top teams.