BB: ODAC: Old Dominion Athletic Conference

[VW-16]

VW-16....Dougher started...6-3 230...tall big boy comes at you with arms...9-1 last year with a 2.12....he may have hit 90 few times but most of the time 88 with great location.... he had a big breaking ball and look like he threw an occasional change.....we hit the lefty Rockfold.....he just couldn't find the plate but had good stuff...Jewid was the most impressive.....craft lefty that also threw upper 88...reached back a little more a couple of times.....he had so much movement with his fast ball.....talling away from a righty and it looked like he would throw a cutter on your hands and the umpire just loved him....right arm just going up and down...he also threw a sharp breaking ball...just painted corners...covered both sides of the plate....the whole team was big....as a matter of fact...your freshman 3rd baseman last year (Merriweather) started for Cortland....they can hit up and down in the order....Im glad I got to see them...I didn't go the 05 world series when we lost to Rowan and Cortland...I saw you guys play Rowan (last and this year) and now Cortland...they are both big and athletic....I see what it takes to play with the big boys.....see you guys this Saturday

go Tigers

Understand what you mean about Cortland and playing the big boys. That is one aspect that I love about Va Wesleyan, they will play anyone anywhere.

I have not seen many of the freshman pitchers yet but do know that Rivera should be a solid anchor to the staff with Whigham, Freeman, Imperato etc.... I think we will see how deep the Marlins staff is toward the end of the year but it certainly shows well for some of those young guys pitching against top teams. Coaches must have faith to put them in those situations.

The other thing that comes to mind when discussing VWC and pitching depth is the catcher. They have a veteran behind the plate who will help ease nerves on the mound while knowing when to jump in their s****. Matt Hudgins is a leader, this in my opinion is much more vital than his home run total or batting average. He can take control of games.....

[h-sc bball]

I see where you guys have (12-2) Averett tomorrow...Those boys can hit...no weak spots 1 thru 9...the 3 freshmen, Loye, Lesuer, Sibrizzi have added a lot to their team...TJ Bray and Mothershed are really hitting well...hit and run team that will put pressure on the defense....I don't think Coach Booth will throw his number 3 tomorrow unless he plans to pitch by committee...2 innings or less for your #3,4, then tansferres / freshmen and of course Nygen to close....You guys were sky high for the rank teams....take Averett lightly and you will pay the price....tomorrow will give us an early read on your pitching depth since you have an big ODAC game this weekend....your real test will come when you have two non-conference games ahead of a conference game....your depth will come forward well before the end of the season....I'm just not sure who you will see from us...I would expect Green & Hadra but Green is just struggling right now...? From there it is young or inexperance.....and yes to your take on Matty...he's the real deal behind the plate

Did you you see the early pre-season all-american team...Cortland's Dougher was sellected.....and by the way I noted on my previous post that he was 6-3...my bad....he is 6-7 230....Moreland @ CNU....He's tough... We have seen some very good pitching so far....I'm anxious to see Rivera & Whigham this weekend go past 4 or 5 innings...looking to see how they fit with these guys....no pressure...you guys are the favorite this year.

We are at St Mary's tomorrow....good luck against Averett.

go Tigers.

[h-sc bball]

Hampden Sydney defeated St Mary's 8-7...Fr B Breedlove started and pitch 4 innings gave up 3 hits and 1 run.....fr Tyler Napier pick up the victory with 3 2/3 of 3 hit ball.... once again Sydney came back from defeat after trailing 5-2 after 5 innings and took a 8-5 lead into the 9th. Fr J Hobart recorded the final 2 outs and left the tying run standing at 3rd base. Josh Michaels and Luke Swiney both recorded 3 hits.

Go Tigers

[h-sc bball]

Wesleyan must be the real deal as they defeated (13-2 Averett) 7-1. Jessie Freeman pitched 6 innings of 2 hit ball and only gave up 1 run...fr Delauri pitched 2 innings of hitless ball and Orgavon finished the 9th. Matt Hudgins 3 run homer highlighted the 6 run 3rd. This is the 2nd impressive outing for Freeman as he defeated York College at Emory last week. Averett falls to 13-3 and VW improves to 5-2.

[VW-16]

Wesleyan must be the real deal as they defeated (13-2 Averett) 7-1. Jessie Freeman pitched 6 innings of 2 hit ball and only gave up 1 run...fr Delauri pitched 2 innings of hitless ball and Orgavon finished the 9th. Matt Hudgins 3 run homer highlighted the 6 run 3rd. This is the 2nd impressive outing for Freeman as he defeated York College at Emory last week. Averett falls to 13-3 and VW improves to 5-2.

The boys did must have played well against Averett. My comment earlier, I think we will see how deep the Marlins staff is toward the end of the year doesn't mean they wont be deep early. I was referring to tourney time where it matters. Have seen many young great arms who couldn't handle lose and go home situations.

[A.G.]

Opening weekend in Conference play:
Saturday March 3, 2007
   
Washington & Lee at Emory & Henry (DH)
   
Virginia Wesleyan at Hampden-Sydney (2)
   
Randolph-Macon vs. Dickinson (DH)
   
Guilford at Lynchburg
   
Eastern Mennonite vs. Sarasota Springs Classic
   
Sunday March 4, 2007
   
Washington & Lee vs. Mount Aloysius (DH)
   
Roanoke College at Averett (2)
   
Guilford vs. Lynchburg
   
Randolph-Macon vs. Dickinson
   
Eastern Mennonite vs. Sarasota Springs Classic
   

[hasanova]

http://news.aol.com/topnews/articles/_a/six-die-in-college-team-bus-crash/20070302074509990001

Sad news today about the Bluffton University (OH) baseball team.  The team bus wrecked in Atlanta.  The news report says six have died and many others are hospitalized, including the Head Coach.  They were scheduled to play fellow Mennonite school Eastern Mennonite University in Florida tomorrow as part of their spring break trip.  Looks like all Bluffton sports have been canceled for the next week.

My thoughts go out to everyone in the Bluffton community.  It's a tough day.

[hasanova]

Opening weekend in Conference play:
Saturday March 3, 2007
Eastern Mennonite vs. Sarasota Springs Classic

Sadly, EMU's first opponent, Bluffton University, is out of the tournament.  See my previous post.

[Olinemom]

http://news.aol.com/topnews/articles/_a/six-die-in-college-team-bus-crash/20070302074509990001

Sad news today about the Bluffton University (OH) baseball team.  The team bus wrecked in Atlanta.  The news report says six have died and many others are hospitalized, including the Head Coach.  They were scheduled to play fellow Mennonite school Eastern Mennonite University in Florida tomorrow as part of their spring break trip.  Looks like all Bluffton sports have been canceled for the next week.

My thoughts go out to everyone in the Bluffton community.  It's a tough day.

Such an terrible accident.  My thoughts and prayers are with the Blufftom community as well.  The road system around Atlanta is horrible!

[VW-16]

Wesleyan must be the real deal as they defeated (13-2 Averett) 7-1. Jessie Freeman pitched 6 innings of 2 hit ball and only gave up 1 run...fr Delauri pitched 2 innings of hitless ball and Orgavon finished the 9th. Matt Hudgins 3 run homer highlighted the 6 run 3rd. This is the 2nd impressive outing for Freeman as he defeated York College at Emory last week. Averett falls to 13-3 and VW improves to 5-2.

Hey HSC Ball,
Good Luck tomorrow at Sidney. Let me know what you think about Rivera and crew...heard there was several scouts for his last couple of appearances.

[VW-16]

Such an terrible accident.  My thoughts and prayers are with the Blufftom community as well.  The road system around Atlanta is horrible!
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God Bless them all

[A.G.]

Lynchburg College opened ODAC play with a 6-5 win over Guilford Saturday at Lynchburg. Jason Kelley went the distance for LC, striking out 7 and walking one. Twin brother and battery mate Justin added two doubles and an RBI.  Freshman LF Jeff Taylor was 2-5 with a double and an RBI.

More impressive was GC leadoff hitter and ODAC Player of the Week Joe John, who hit for the cycle. The two teams play again on Sunday with a 9-inning tilt at Guilford.

[ash]

Lynchburg College opened ODAC play with a 6-5 win over Guilford Saturday at Lynchburg. Jason Kelley went the distance for LC. Twin brother and battery mate Justin added two doubles.

More impressive was GC leadoff hitter and ODAC Player of the Week Joe John, who hit for the cycle. The two teams play again on Sunday with a 9-inning tilt at Guilford.

Congrats to lynchburg.  Is Jason lychburg's #1?

[A.G.]

Congrats to lynchburg.  Is Jason lychburg's #1?

Thanks.  Yes, Jason is LC's #1.

[ash]

Looks like VWC took two from HSC today.  With VWC winning 7-2 and 7-5.

Game 1: http://www2.hsc.edu/athletics/baseball/2007/box_scores/hsc-vwc1.htm

Game 2: http://www2.hsc.edu/athletics/baseball/2007/box_scores/hsc-vwc2.htm