BB: SCIAC: Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[Gray Fox]

Yes, it is a great time of the year.

The Rangers are no where near to be found.

Young had 200 hits.  Mark Texeiria is getting to play for a winner.

Sosa had a curtain call, and the Dallas Cowboys are 3-0 for the first time since 1999.

We aren't the old Washington Senators for nothing.  Texas Ranger Baseball is good for passing time until the Cowbys training camp opens up.   No brag, just fact!   

They also give me some opportunities to see The Angels.

[Browneagle64]

Haha,

I wish i could say that about my Dodgers as they close their season on a bad note. However, that will not stop me from rooting for several NL players.

Btw, i know that i should post this on a general baseball board, but, all i see is silence so with out further ado: S.I. recently ran a small article on former Wisconsin - La Crosse and D3 all-america Vinny rottino and i couldn't help but to laugh after i figured out who this guy was. The article briefly mentions his young mistake and 15 seconds of fame when he had a brief interferance with a "playable" ball during a brewers game ( I already forgot who they were playing against) Anywho's, the brewer fans hated him for that, yet, now love him being in the utility role. I would have thought that La Crosse fans would be supporting him and his team since they are so close to having a chance in making it to the post season. What a bummer. I sure will root for him if he makes it to the postseason (note: i'll only root for him and not his brewers team, as i am full Dodgers supporter)

[Gray Fox]

I know it's early, but what is the outlook for the 2008 season?

What kind of pitching is returning for the schools etc?   Any ideas as to the final standings.

[Browneagle64]

The Leo's return a solid group of players who almost had the chance of winning the SCIAC. Look for Jolly to be the main ace of the pitching staff this year. (I saw this kid play against the stags last year during one of the Leo's double header and boy did he do well on mound.)

The hens will need to do there best to defend their crown,as the graduated a lot of kids that helped them over take the Leo's and dawgs lead for the SCIAC crown race.

Not to sure about the Kingsmen, they've been up and down since the past two years.
As always, don't forget about my tigers, who will indeed reach for the top this year.

[pomonaalum]

Um, last I checked it was PP who won SCIAC in 2007.  Hard to believe, I know, but true.
Believe that only 4 seniors graduated, with a lot of talent returning both on the mound and in the lineup.

[Browneagle64]

Just when I thought former Cal Lu Ace Jason Hirsh would be able to pitch in the world series, the poor guy has to take a major blow. 

Mr. Hirsh has been placed on the D.L for 60-days and will be expected back until spring 07. Man, it would have been great to see the former D3 All-America and local So.cal boy take the mound in the biggest game of his life.

Good luck to his speedy recovery. (And no i am not cheering for his team to win the world series )

[Tom Brady]

I was wasting time today looking for schedules and only found a few.  Here is what I think....

OXY-  Are you kidding me with your first 6-8 games?  A 3 game series with a team that shut it down after about 3 games last year (La Sierra) and a team that is by far the worst in the NWC (Whitman).  Not trying to sound like a jerk but step it up a little.

CMS-  Not too bad of a schedule.  As always they play most of their games at home.  A trip up to CSU East Bay should be a nice test.  A 3 game series with PLU and a tournament full of East Coast teams that are not as good as the rest of the nations voters think.

Chapman (yes I know they are not a SCIAC team, but everyone plays them)- As usual, never more than 2-3 games in a week.  Throw their top 3 every time they play.  Playing as an Indy has its advantages.  A nice match up with McMurry, a nice 3 game with East Bay, FINALLY playing OXY (once) and 3 games with everyone else in the SCIAC.  Why take a trip all the way to Texas to play Dallas?  That program is not that great.  Would be better to go play 3 with TLU or UT-Tyler but hey, they didnt ask me to help make their schedule.

My early prediction on the way the SCIAC will finish.......

1. ULV
2. Redlands
3. P-P
4. CLU
5. OXY
6. CMS (some of the best young players, terrible coaching)
7. Whittier
8. The Beavers

No real logic behind these, just my feelings.

[BigPoppa]

OXY-  Are you kidding me with your first 6-8 games?  A 3 game series with a team that shut it down after about 3 games last year (La Sierra) and a team that is by far the worst in the NWC (Whitman).  Not trying to sound like a jerk but step it up a little.

The brilliance of this is it should immediately boost their in-region record, which is a major criteria in the at-large bid process.

[infielddad]

Chapman may be more challenged that one might guess based on last year and returning players.  I understand they had one of their very  best returning players transfer to a DI program.

[Tom Brady]

BigPoppa-  I hear what you are saying but the SCIAC has never had an at-large bid, and in my opinion never will.  Who knows though, this could be the year.

Infielddad-  Who are you speaking of?  I would assume you mean Yacko but they had some other studs too.  Cavan?  Dont leave us hanging here!!

[BigPoppa]

BigPoppa-  I hear what you are saying but the SCIAC has never had an at-large bid, and in my opinion never will.  Who knows though, this could be the year.

In 1995, Both La Verne('95 National Title) and Cal Lutheran were in the NCAA tourney. I am assuming that both were in the SCIAC at the time, but not certain. I believe they were ALL at-large bids at that point, so that point may not matter.

[Tom Brady]

All bids were at large through '98.  Since then the SCIAC has never sent 2.

[infielddad]

Wild Thing,
I don't think it is fair to speculate on any specific player and did not intend to create that by my post. If I did that I am sorry.  I want to post it is not Yacko.
When the rosters are posted or when someone associated with the Chapman program posts, that would be a fine time to discuss the season going forward.

[Tom Brady]

Fair enough.  I think it's best to wait till somebody else associated with the program lets us know who it is.  Thanks.

[Browneagle64]

Welcome back Wild thing:

Here's my opinion about CMS
Although they seem to have Not too bad of a schedule, (As always they play most of their games at home,  A trip up to CSU East Bay should be a nice test, and A 3 game series with PLU and a tournament full of East Coast teams that are not as good as the rest of the nations voters think, if the stags lose most of these games, i think they will shut down and collapse like last year. These guys always start of strong and then tend to blow it. I have no clue why they have always been like this, but this year will not make any difference. I doubt that they will be at the top of the SCIAC this year towards the end, but then again this is a new season.


My early prediction on the way the SCIAC will finish.......

1. ULV
2. P-P
3. UOR
4. Oxy/ Cal Who
5. Whitter  (some of the best young players, terrible coaching)
6CMS
8. The Beavs

The logic behind these, ULV has a strong returning class and a list of upcoming supporting cast members that will keep the club at the top. P-P will do their best to defend its Crown, but it's always tough repeating as champs in baseball. The dawgs will feel the effect of graduation early in the season, but will rebound just like they did last year. My tigers will have an All-america Q.B on the mound + other up and coming kids. THe who is still young but strong and will do well on the field. The poets  (my surprise pick, maybe better than i think) will come with strong first wins and the Stags will fall early yet again.

The beaves will win 1 game in baseball this year