BB: SLIAC: St Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[RSSmith]

Clearly you guys are starved for the season to start.  This is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard.  You realize the dome holds 60,000?  The average SLIAC game draws less than 150.  Let's be extremely generous and say 5,000 people show up (not sure where they all come from).  Do you know how empty that place would feel? 

I would start with 6 figures and go up from there in terms of costs.  I'm sure the frugal SLIAC could afford that. 

I was just wondering the same thing about all the MidEast games that are now being played in the Metrodome in Minneapolis.  It certainly can't be a money maker for the stadium, but they must be able to do it with little enough cost that the good PR makes it worthwhile.

The Metrodome currently does this?? How many teams? Has it already taken place?
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Sorry, I meant the Midwest Region.  As I look at the Midwest boards, I see dozens of Minnesota teams playing early season games in the Metrodome.  E.g. Hamline has played six games there (although two back halves of double headers didn't count because they ran out of time on their time limit.  It looks to me like they are playing some non-stop, indoor DIII baseball in Minneapolis.  Look at the other boards.

[RSSmith]

Clearly you guys are starved for the season to start.  This is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard.  You realize the dome holds 60,000?  The average SLIAC game draws less than 150.  Let's be extremely generous and say 5,000 people show up (not sure where they all come from).  Do you know how empty that place would feel? 

I would start with 6 figures and go up from there in terms of costs.  I'm sure the frugal SLIAC could afford that. 

I was just wondering the same thing about all the MidEast games that are now being played in the Metrodome in Minneapolis.  It certainly can't be a money maker for the stadium, but they must be able to do it with little enough cost that the good PR makes it worthwhile.

The Metrodome currently does this?? How many teams? Has it already taken place?
info info info.

Sorry, I meant the Midwest Region.  As I look at the Midwest boards, I see dozens of Minnesota teams playing early season games in the Metrodome.  E.g. Hamline has played six games there (although two back halves of double headers didn't count because they ran out of time on their time limit.  It looks to me like they are playing some non-stop, indoor DIII baseball in Minneapolis.  Look at the other boards.

Well, maybe one dozen.

[VideoDawg]

Thanks for the info. So you think the odds are one out of a million? We gotta chance.

[theoneandonly]

just to fill in BIGTOUGHGUY, the UMAC which is BLACKBURN's old football conference before rejoining the SLIAC as well as the SLIAC, hosted a mini tourney at the metrodome in minnesota. Just so you know they never once came close to filling the place. i would say they had about 2000 fans there TOPS and that was from all 8 teams. SO its not about how much they can fill the stadium its about how many GAMES the teams can get in. Thanks for posting up on the SLIAC board but i think its time you return back to where you came from.

[theoneandonly]

ALSO looks like we may see some wins today.


Blackburn starts in on the fun with a 1- 9 inning game against Millikin. It says its a double header on the sliac site but it is wrong.
Ward will start todays game for the Beavers and is looking to start out strong on his senior campaign. Im calling for 6-10 strikeouts and 2 hit batters haha.

Also
Maryville(0-5) faces St. VIncent(0-4) today.
Look for Maryville to get their first win today. Bunton is swinging a hot stick and it seems like his senior seasons has also started out with a bang. If the denfense comes to play today they will pull in their first win. HOWEVER that defense has been lacking thus far so we will have to wait and see.


LETS GO BEAVERS, SAINTS!

SLIAC RECORD TO DATE : 1-6
SLIAC RECORD AFTER TODAY : 3-6

[OshDude]

Playing at the Metrodome costs a team $1000 per doubleheader. For that money you get the field for a very strict 4.5 hour block. Some other details: No concessions. Tix are $5 plus $5 for parking. Carry-ins are allowed. The Dome has been hosting all-night, February/March baseball since the mid-80's.

It's not only D-III teams that play there. UW-Whitewater picked up a game against the University of Washington. All divisions play there during February and March. Right now the Dairy Queen Classic is being held there concurrent with the random noncon games. Pepperdine, Tulane, Minnesota, TCU, etc., are playing in the DQC this year.

Basically it's around-the-clock baseball at the dome this time of year. Hell, you can even practice there in the wee a.m. hours for $400/hr. But it's a bummer when you get a 11 p.m. DH start and then don't complete game two. And yes, there are games where there are 20 fans. Then again you get some pretty sweet seats when you're battling 19 others for the prime areas.

[BigToughGuy]

Yes, I understand the Metrodome hosts baseball games....because they have  BASEBALL FIELD!!!  The Edward Jones dome is not home to a baseball team, nor has a baseball game ever been played there. 

Sorry to offend any Northerners, but I'd rather suffer through some lousy weather in Febuary/March than live in Minnesota year round and be able to play a few games in the Metrodome.   

[BigPoppa]

ALSO looks like we may see some wins today.


Blackburn starts in on the fun with a 1- 9 inning game against Millikin. It says its a double header on the sliac site but it is wrong.
Ward will start todays game for the Beavers and is looking to start out strong on his senior campaign. Im calling for 6-10 strikeouts and 2 hit batters haha.


SLIAC RECORD TO DATE : 1-6
SLIAC RECORD AFTER TODAY : 3-6

Even if Blackburn does beat Millikin, I am not certain it would prove much. The Big Blue has been at, or near, the bottom of the CCIW for as long as I can remember. I think it will be a solid matchup between two evenly matched teams (yes... I am insinuating that the bottom half of the CCIW is better than the middle of the SLIAC. Sorry, history proves it).

[theoneandonly]

Even if Blackburn does beat Millikin, I am not certain it would prove much. The Big Blue has been at, or near, the bottom of the CCIW for as long as I can remember. I think it will be a solid matchup between two evenly matched teams (yes... I am insinuating that the bottom half of the CCIW is better than the middle of the SLIAC. Sorry, history proves it).

You can insinuate all you want. Obviously you are allowed to do so. Blackburn hasnt been the middle of the SLIAC until last season, which was obviously an off season. Before that they were always top 1-3 in the conference. History also proves that. I wasnt trying to knock the cciw by any means. Just saying, the SLIAC should look to pick up some wins today.

[theoneandonly]

Yes, I understand the Metrodome hosts baseball games....because they have  BASEBALL FIELD!!!  The Edward Jones dome is not home to a baseball team, nor has a baseball game ever been played there. 

Sorry to offend any Northerners, but I'd rather suffer through some lousy weather in Febuary/March than live in Minnesota year round and be able to play a few games in the Metrodome.   

HA! i am not from minnesota and i agree with your living choice! I am from the st. louis area. It was just a good idea, that was just thrown out there, with no REAL intentions. apparently you didnt get that though. It was only a JOKE.

[BigToughGuy]

I realize it was intended as a joke, but the in-depth anaylysis got ridiculous.  It's like if I were to say that Eureka College was going to win the D3 World Series.  Then the next 10 posts went on to justify why & how this could actually happen.

Again, it all comes back to the fact that we just need more games to start in order to spruce up the conversations.

[theoneandonly]

more games would be great... the beginning of the season is always rough like we have all stated in the past. either way... Good luck to Blackburn and Maryville today.. Pull home a couple of SLIAC wins!

[VideoDawg]

ALSO looks like we may see some wins today.


Blackburn starts in on the fun with a 1- 9 inning game against Millikin. It says its a double header on the sliac site but it is wrong.
Ward will start todays game for the Beavers and is looking to start out strong on his senior campaign. Im calling for 6-10 strikeouts and 2 hit batters haha.


SLIAC RECORD TO DATE : 1-6
SLIAC RECORD AFTER TODAY : 3-6

Even if Blackburn does beat Millikin, I am not certain it would prove much. The Big Blue has been at, or near, the bottom of the CCIW for as long as I can remember. I think it will be a solid matchup between two evenly matched teams (yes... I am insinuating that the bottom half of the CCIW is better than the middle of the SLIAC. Sorry, history proves it).

I don't think these early games mean much to anyone in general. I bet you are going to see 2 Innings a piece out of the top three pitchers then mop up work. The box will tell.

[VideoDawg]

ALSO looks like we may see some wins today.


Blackburn starts in on the fun with a 1- 9 inning game against Millikin. It says its a double header on the sliac site but it is wrong.
Ward will start todays game for the Beavers and is looking to start out strong on his senior campaign. Im calling for 6-10 strikeouts and 2 hit batters haha.


SLIAC RECORD TO DATE : 1-6
SLIAC RECORD AFTER TODAY : 3-6

Even if Blackburn does beat Millikin, I am not certain it would prove much. The Big Blue has been at, or near, the bottom of the CCIW for as long as I can remember. I think it will be a solid matchup between two evenly matched teams (yes... I am insinuating that the bottom half of the CCIW is better than the middle of the SLIAC. Sorry, history proves it).

I don't think these early games mean much to anyone in general. I bet you are going to see 2 Innings a piece out of the top three pitchers then mop up work. The box will tell.

Of course we want the "W" but most coaches want to see what they have early. Unfortunately a lot of pitchers will take the mound today and a loss may be the product on either side. 

[SLIAC4LIFE]

A follow up to my pitching prospects (other than VideoDawgs previous list) for the 2009 season:

MARYVILLE - One guy that I think will have to step up this year is a 6'2 210 Sophmore , Cole Sibley . With a frame like that and the right mechanics I don't see why this kid couldn't improve on his stats from last year . If his ERA comes down from the high 4's and his strike outs stay consistant to the number of innings he pitches , I could see his ERA going down . He kept hitters to a .250 average in his 8 apperances so I see some promise in this young arm .

PRINCIPIA - Past Raffles and Ball one guy they could count on is Kyle Johnson . Although they will rely on him more at the plate and in the field , if he pitches more to contact and doesn't try to strike people out I think he will see the ERA go down and he could be a pretty reliable Senior for the Panthers .

WEBSTER - John DuHadway . This kid probably has the most decieving stats based on his ERA (6.27) . He put in  37.1 innings of work and struck out 50 . That is a good number and if the coaches can get his location down I think his hits (47) will go down as well .

WESTMINSTER - This team has a lot of pitching and that is always a good problem to have . I think one guy that will stand out is Mike Oliveri . He allowed 6 earned runs in 27 innings . If he assumes the closer role as he did for the most part last year he will have to figure out how to miss the bats a little more . I always think that the best thing a closer can have is a srtike out pitch that he is completely comfortable throwing . More innings for this kid may result in the extra wins the Blue Jays need to be in that seemingly untouchable top 2 .

Well that is all I have to add on the great overview that you all have already posted on . I hope my additions can brew up some thought .