BB: ASC: American Southwest Conference

[fungoman]

I dont remember UT Dallas' strength of schedule last year, but they were not the conference runner up, and they finished 2nd in their division behind UTT as a provisional. TLU played McMurry in the championship last year.

[Just_Some_Guy]

I dont remember UT Dallas' strength of schedule last year, but they were not the conference runner up, and they finished 2nd in their division behind UTT as a provisional. TLU played McMurry in the championship last year.

It wasn't all that strong in that they didn't have a West Coast trip and the only nationally ranked team they played (and lost to) was Marietta.

One thing that definitely helped is that they were 7-1 against the SCAC, including 3-0 against Austin College so when Austin College ends up winning the SCAC tournament and making the West Region playoffs, you instantly have a bit more credibility because they even -hammered- them twice near the end of the season.

The committee probably also took into account that they had one of the most prolific offenses in the country last year...

It also didn't hurt that East Bay wasn't a factor last year..

JSG

[Ron Boerger]

Sorry that McM lost such a close one to Chapman, who so far appears overrated or at least beatable.    Having said that, watch them beat Trinity 10-2.   

I'm sure the TU side would love to have the McM crew harassing the opposition at noon.   

[Just_Some_Guy]

Sorry that McM lost such a close one to Chapman, who so far appears overrated or at least beatable.    Having said that, watch them beat Trinity 10-2.   

I'm sure the TU side would love to have the McM crew harassing the opposition at noon.   

Most of the teams in the playoffs are capable of beating each other on any given day depending on who is on the bump. Chapman is one of the best coached teams I have ever encountered. And like Drag said, the good teams typically find a way to win the close ones, and that's what they did last night so I would refrain from any overrated comments.

Poffenroth and Sigman both seem relatively vulernable early on. You would think Chapman would like to rest Yacko if at all possible and have him available to close provided they make it to the championship tomorrow. I suspect they'll bring back Kitchens. Those Chapman pitchers are absolute horses when there are championships at stake.

JSG

[Jack Parkman]

Sorry that McM lost such a close one to Chapman, who so far appears overrated or at least beatable.    Having said that, watch them beat Trinity 10-2.   

I'm sure the TU side would love to have the McM crew harassing the opposition at noon.   

Many might think Chapman is overrated but they can beat you two ways:  By a lot or in a close game.  They have been tested many times this season and always seem to come thru.  They are a team that never gets rattled and just heads to the park and plays.

[HALLEBASEBALL]

OUOTE FROM SOME ASC FAN

Sorry that McM lost such a close one to Chapman, who so far appears overrated or at least beatable.    Having said that, watch them beat Trinity 10-2.   

I'm sure the TU side would love to have the McM crew harassing the opposition at noon.   

Wow that is completly out of line.  Chapman is just a Baseball Team give the other teams some credit.  The players from all the teams get pumped to play Chapman the bring there best because they know that what it takes to beat them. Overrated that really gets me. The ncaa, D3baseball and I would bet 90% of the fans at the regionals agree they are the # 1 team.  That dosnt mean there not human. They are beatable however they are coached well and know how to win Baseball Games.  My son reminded me its playoff time no rankings no opions just wins.  Your out of line saying overrated and to promote heckling as you stated wishing Mc Murrry would bring to the game just dosnt sit well with me its baseball let the boys play.

[gatekeper43]

OUOTE FROM SOME ASC FAN

Sorry that McM lost such a close one to Chapman, who so far appears overrated or at least beatable.    Having said that, watch them beat Trinity 10-2.   

I'm sure the TU side would love to have the McM crew harassing the opposition at noon.   

Wow that is completly out of line.  Chapman is just a Baseball Team give the other teams some credit.  The players from all the teams get pumped to play Chapman the bring there best because they know that what it takes to beat them. Overrated that really gets me. The ncaa, D3baseball and I would bet 90% of the fans at the regionals agree they are the # 1 team.  That dosnt mean there not human. They are beatable however they are coached well and know how to win Baseball Games.  My son reminded me its playoff time no rankings no opions just wins.  Your out of line saying overrated and to promote heckling as you stated wishing Mc Murrry would bring to the game just dosnt sit well with me its baseball let the boys play.

You know HALLEBASEBALL it takes class to show class and Trinity did that today!!!! with there webcast who by the way is not the host and the host team only gave us lve stats. Not to say that the Hecklers couldn't have taken up a donation to get there antics put on for the whole DIII league to see Anyway they play again this afternoon and it will be refreshing to watch a class A program

[gatekeper43]

Sorry that McM lost such a close one to Chapman, who so far appears overrated or at least beatable.    Having said that, watch them beat Trinity 10-2.   

I'm sure the TU side would love to have the McM crew harassing the opposition at noon.   

Many might think Chapman is overrated but they can beat you two ways:  By a lot or in a close game.  They have been tested many times this season and always seem to come thru.  They are a team that never gets rattled and just heads to the park and plays.

Put very well Jack this comes with playoff experience and depth not to say that they can't be beat but they always seem to find a way to win. when they get down by a couple they come back with three or four I have seen it all year this way. they know what it takes to win; and they just go to the sandlot and play.

[Ralph Turner]

Sorry that McM lost such a close one to Chapman, who so far appears overrated or at least beatable.    Having said that, watch them beat Trinity 10-2.   

I'm sure the TU side would love to have the McM crew harassing the opposition at noon.   

Actually, Ron Boerger is one of our favorite TU/SCAC fans!!!

No malice intended by Ron!  I have "known" him on these boards for 7 years!

[HALLEBASEBALL]

After researching his posts I see that. No worries PEACE here. Iam oldschool and give every team playing this week a hats off and really want readers to know that its there game that puts them on the same level as the Panthers not the lack of play by Chapman. They are Students at the best schools in the nation that have some great  baseball programs as well

[Ralph Turner]

After researching his posts I see that. No worries PEACE here. Iam oldschool and give every team playing this week a hats off and really want readers to know that its there game that puts them on the same level as the Panthers not the lack of play by Chapman. They are Students at the best schools in the nation that have some great  baseball programs as well

+1! 

[baseballroxmysox]

Sorry that McM lost such a close one to Chapman, who so far appears overrated or at least beatable.    Having said that, watch them beat Trinity 10-2.   

I'm sure the TU side would love to have the McM crew harassing the opposition at noon.   

Actually, Ron Boerger is one of our favorite TU/SCAC fans!!!

No malice intended by Ron!  I have "known" him on these boards for 7 years!

I will tell you that the PAW'S as you put it earlier Ralph on the video cast the level of professionalism by the announcers was refreshing tol isten to. they were TU fans through and through and they spoke very highly of all involved from the other team to the umpires and the fans both sides. 
I am very dissappointed in not being able to watch the games because of my work commitments and taking care of the rest of the famiy while my wife got to go and I don't think that the WS if we do make will be the same  as these regional games for some reason.

Maybe it is the competitiveness of these first class school programs and the Texas mentality of being baseball, apple pie, and mom, feeling that you get when you are in Texas watching the games.

[Ralph Turner]

It was the Trinity folks who brought us the Miracle in Mississippi.

You California baseball fans may not have seen this highlight that won the $100,000 Pontiac Play of the Year last winter.  This is a PAWS production, and is the best of what an active parents' group can do.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHbzQoXuxdU

Endzone angle of the play

That is still fun! 

[tloc14]

I saw that play on Sportscenter, it was awesome!!

[PatriotASID]

Here is the preliminary 2009 UT Tyler Baseball Schedule, also at http://www.uttyler.edu/athletics/baseball/schedule.html

Feb. 6-8 Easton Classic -
Trinity (Tex.) (NCAA Reg. Qual), Millsaps, Texas-Dallas  Irwin Field       
  Feb. 6  TBA Irwin Field  TBA     
  Feb. 7  TBA Irwin Field  TBA     
  Feb. 8  TBA Irwin Field  TBA     
  Feb. 15 Castleton (DH)  (NCAA Reg. Qual) Irwin Field  1:00 p.m.     
  Feb. 16  Castleton (NCAA Reg. Qual) Irwin Field  6:00 p.m.     
  Feb. 20 Mary Hardin-Baylor (DH) Irwin Field  6:00 p.m.     
  Feb. 21 Mary Hardin-Baylor Irwin Field  1:00 p.m.     
  Feb. 24 Hardin-Simmons Irwin Field  6:00 p.m.     
  Feb. 27 McMurry  (NCAA Reg. Qual) Abilene, Texas  6:00 p.m.     
  Feb. 28 McMurry (NCAA Reg. Qual) Abilene, Texas  1:00 p.m.     
  Mar. 3  Austin Sherman, Texas  3:00 p.m.     
  Mar. 4  Hendrix Conway, Ark.  TBA     
  Mar. 5  Hendrix Conway, Ark.  TBA     
  Mar. 9  Abilene Classic  Abilene, Texas  TBA     
  Mar. 10  Abilene Classic  Abilene, Texas  TBA     
  Mar. 13  East Texas Baptist* Irwin Field  6:00 p.m.     
  Mar. 14  East Texas Baptist* (DH)  Irwin Field  1:00 p.m.     
  Mar. 17  Texas-Dallas Irwin Field  6:00 p.m.     
  Mar. 20  Ozarks*  Clarksville, Ark.  2:00 p.m.     
  Mar. 21  Ozarks* (DH)  Clarksville, Ark.  12:00 p.m.     
  Mar. 24  Austin Irwin Field  6:00 p.m.     
  Mar. 27 Texas-Dallas* Richardson, Texas  2:00 p.m.     
  Mar. 28  Texas-Dallas* (DH)  Richardson, Texas  1:00 p.m.     
  Apr. 3  LeTourneau* (DH) Irwin Field  6:00 p.m.     
  Apr. 4  LeTourneau*  Irwin Field  1:00 p.m.     
  Apr. 7  Dallas Irwin Field  6:00 p.m.     
  Apr. 10  Louisiana Col.* Pineville, La.  6:00 p.m.     
  Apr. 11 Louisiana Col.* (DH)  Pineville, La.  1:00 p.m.     
  Apr. 17 Mississippi Col.* (DH)  Irwin Field  6:00 p.m.     
  Apr. 18  Mississippi Col.*  Irwin Field  1:00 p.m.