BB: CC: Centennial Conference

[d3baseballnut]

All that being said......I do think that Hopkins is a legitimate contendor in the Mid-Atlantic Region if they can just win the CC tournament and get in. With the NJAC being down this year, the door is more open than usual. I am sure Hopkins still wants to avenge the tough losses to Kean in 2007 in the Mid-Atlantic Regional. WIth Keystone and Willkes probably getting high seeds this year, Hopkins could get a good enough draw to make some noise.

It will be hard for the Mid-Atlantic Regional to match the depth of the South Regional in 2008. It had 4 top 20 teams and 2 legit #1 seeds. WIth that experience, watch out

[Rolando Paulino LL]

Rolando, since you are so clearly a Hopkins player talking crap. Why don't you step up yourself and get a job done one-time rather than jumping ship on all your teammates like a little punk.

Please believe me when I say that I'm not a Hopkins player.

d3baseballnut - I agree with your analysis of the Mid-Atlantic region.  I also agree that the South looks strong as ever.  NJAC does seem to be a bit down, but still boast traditionally strong programs, namely Kean.  At this point, I would give Kean the edge over the CC teams, due to their pitching depth, quality defense and some young guys that can really swing the bat.  Should be an exciting region to follow.

Between Ursinus, F&M and Haverford, who do you guys think has the best chance of winning the CC playoffs?  All solid, and fairly even ball clubs - I think it can go either way.

When is Hopkins going to post dimensions on their fence?  Don't you find it ironic that both Hopkins and Haverford don't have the nerve to post dimensions on their little league fields?  I don't want to come down on these programs too hard, because after all we are in the midst of a rough economy.  It is possible that Hopkins doesn't have adequate funds in their account to purchase dimension signs, but perhaps a bake sale or carwash could defray the expense or better yet, maybe a portion of Mayor Bloomberg's next donation can go towards signs?  For the time being, they should post dimensions with 10-point font - you'll still be able to clearly read the number from home plate.  Do you think it's possible that dimensions aren't posted due to embarrassment?

Good luck to all CC completing their regular seasons, especially to each teams' seniors.

[RSSmith]

Rolando, since you are so clearly a Hopkins player talking crap. Why don't you step up yourself and get a job done one-time rather than jumping ship on all your teammates like a little punk.

Please believe me when I say that I'm not a Hopkins player.

d3baseballnut - I agree with your analysis of the Mid-Atlantic region.  I also agree that the South looks strong as ever.  NJAC does seem to be a bit down, but still boast traditionally strong programs, namely Kean.  At this point, I would give Kean the edge over the CC teams, due to their pitching depth, quality defense and some young guys that can really swing the bat.  Should be an exciting region to follow.

Between Ursinus, F&M and Haverford, who do you guys think has the best chance of winning the CC playoffs?  All solid, and fairly even ball clubs - I think it can go either way.

When is Hopkins going to post dimensions on their fence?  Don't you find it ironic that both Hopkins and Haverford don't have the nerve to post dimensions on their little league fields?  I don't want to come down on these programs too hard, because after all we are in the midst of a rough economy.  It is possible that Hopkins doesn't have adequate funds in their account to purchase dimension signs, but perhaps a bake sale or carwash could defray the expense or better yet, maybe a portion of Mayor Bloomberg's next donation can go towards signs?  For the time being, they should post dimensions with 10-point font - you'll still be able to clearly read the number from home plate.  Do you think it's possible that dimensions aren't posted due to embarrassment?

Good luck to all CC completing their regular seasons, especially to each teams' seniors.

I'm obviously a Hopkins fan and expect the Blue Jays to win the conference tournament.  Here's how I see the race for second place:

F&M has the best hitters of the three with a team BA of .334.  They also have a couple of good young pitchers (both sophomores) in McCreary and Markel.  Neither of those guys pitched against Hopkins when we were up there last weekend, so I don't have any first hand knowledge, but with ERAs of 1.17 and 3.07 respectively and WHIPs right around 1.0, they look very competent. Their main drawback is lack of experience.  With only 2 starts, McCreary looks like he's hanging out in the bullpen which is probably a luxury that Coach Taylor can't afford at tournament time.

Ursinus is hitting .300, and the Bears have the apparent Centennial Conference Pitcher of the Year in Jeb Engle.  He held us to two runs at home and beat us in the first round of the conference tournament two years ago.  Serrano is another very good veteran pitcher, but I don't know much about the rest of the staff.

Haverford has the lightest bats in the tournament, hitting .278, but perhaps the best closer in the tournament--Carluccio with an ERA of 0.44, a WHIP of 1.25 and 19 Ks in 20 innings.  Both Pappius-Lefebvre and Sarafin are quality, veteran starting pitchers.

In head-to-head play among the three teams, they are all 2-2 with splits in every series.  Against Hopkins, F&M is 0-2, Ursinus is 1-1, and Haverford is this weekend.

Matchups will be the key, and we won't know what the bracket looks like until after the weekend.  However, I follow the axiom that good pitching wins tournaments and my prediction is:

1.  Hopkins
2.  Ursinus
3.  Haverford
4.  F&M

[RSSmith]

Rolando, since you are so clearly a Hopkins player talking crap. Why don't you step up yourself and get a job done one-time rather than jumping ship on all your teammates like a little punk.

Please believe me when I say that I'm not a Hopkins player.

d3baseballnut - I agree with your analysis of the Mid-Atlantic region.  I also agree that the South looks strong as ever.  NJAC does seem to be a bit down, but still boast traditionally strong programs, namely Kean.  At this point, I would give Kean the edge over the CC teams, due to their pitching depth, quality defense and some young guys that can really swing the bat.  Should be an exciting region to follow.

Between Ursinus, F&M and Haverford, who do you guys think has the best chance of winning the CC playoffs?  All solid, and fairly even ball clubs - I think it can go either way.

When is Hopkins going to post dimensions on their fence?  Don't you find it ironic that both Hopkins and Haverford don't have the nerve to post dimensions on their little league fields?  I don't want to come down on these programs too hard, because after all we are in the midst of a rough economy.  It is possible that Hopkins doesn't have adequate funds in their account to purchase dimension signs, but perhaps a bake sale or carwash could defray the expense or better yet, maybe a portion of Mayor Bloomberg's next donation can go towards signs?  For the time being, they should post dimensions with 10-point font - you'll still be able to clearly read the number from home plate.  Do you think it's possible that dimensions aren't posted due to embarrassment?

Good luck to all CC completing their regular seasons, especially to each teams' seniors.

I don't know what the dimensions are, but they're the same for both teams.

[Hammer Ball]

Engle is tough and will keep Ursinus in each game he throws.  Other P's must step up and coach will have to use them wisely (quick hook). 

Haverford has the experience of winning 2 playoff games last year and yet is still young (2 freshmen 3 sophs starting).

F&M has solid combo of experienced hitting and pitching but looked overmatched last w/e v. JHU.

Can't go against the defending Champ and #2 team in the Nation at last seasons end.  Plus they are playing well at the right time.  Until they are knocked off JHU must be the fav. --  Although what happened agst Dickinson may show they can loose focus and look past opponents. A fact their coaches are no doubt aware of.

[d3baseballnut]

Rolando, since you are so clearly a Hopkins player talking crap. Why don't you step up yourself and get a job done one-time rather than jumping ship on all your teammates like a little punk.

Please believe me when I say that I'm not a Hopkins player.

d3baseballnut - I agree with your analysis of the Mid-Atlantic region.  I also agree that the South looks strong as ever.  NJAC does seem to be a bit down, but still boast traditionally strong programs, namely Kean.  At this point, I would give Kean the edge over the CC teams, due to their pitching depth, quality defense and some young guys that can really swing the bat.  Should be an exciting region to follow.

Between Ursinus, F&M and Haverford, who do you guys think has the best chance of winning the CC playoffs?  All solid, and fairly even ball clubs - I think it can go either way.

When is Hopkins going to post dimensions on their fence?  Don't you find it ironic that both Hopkins and Haverford don't have the nerve to post dimensions on their little league fields?  I don't want to come down on these programs too hard, because after all we are in the midst of a rough economy.  It is possible that Hopkins doesn't have adequate funds in their account to purchase dimension signs, but perhaps a bake sale or carwash could defray the expense or better yet, maybe a portion of Mayor Bloomberg's next donation can go towards signs?  For the time being, they should post dimensions with 10-point font - you'll still be able to clearly read the number from home plate.  Do you think it's possible that dimensions aren't posted due to embarrassment?

Good luck to all CC completing their regular seasons, especially to each teams' seniors.

I don't know what the dimensions are, but they're the same for both teams.

I agree with both comments. While the fences are short (very short...trust me), the dimensions are the same for both teams. Additionally, the majority of Hopkins homeruns are no-doubters. Additionally, the short fences has hurt Hopkins because of cheap opponents' homeruns as well as their own.

This CC tournament i think will be very exciting. First round matchups are important. The tournament sets up well for Ursinus if they play Hopkins first round (oddly enought) because they can match Hopkins up with their best pitcher. Otherwise, they will have to decide whether they will hold Engle for a possible 2nd round matchup, something I wouldn't advise unless you have loads of faith in Serrano. With Fioretti and Angeloni going in the games 1 and 2, Hopkins will be a tough out.

[d3baseballnut]

Wow-what a game between F&M and Hopkins today. Hopkins was very fortunate to win after blowing a late lead. I wouldn't count out either team that lost today.

Tomorrow will be a huge game for Ursinus and Hopkins (obviously). Hopkins has a chance to salvage the season, and by winning the CC tournament, really erase all the losses they have had this season. It doesnt matter how many losses you have or what seed you are in regionals as long as you are there.

[OppoRandolph]

I play for Ursinus and I just want to say that Hopkins deserved to win the conference. They looked like a completely different team compared to the one we played earlier in the season... That kid Ryan Biner, I think he was second team all conference, that kid can rake...

Good Luck Hopkins,

Oppo

[d3baseballnut]

I play for Ursinus and I just want to say that Hopkins deserved to win the conference. They looked like a completely different team compared to the one we played earlier in the season... That kid Ryan Biner, I think he was second team all conference, that kid can rake...

Good Luck Hopkins,

Oppo

Classy post Randolph....gotta give it to you. I am sure it was hard to see your season end that way.

If Angeloni and Fioretti show up in regionals, they've got a shot

[KSCfan]

RSSsmith i wanted to say good luck to Hopkins in the Mid-Atlantic region this year.  I know you post sometimes up on the NE boards and i just wanted to wander down here and say good luck to Hopkins.  I listened to the Hopkins Keene game way back in March down in arizona and obviously i know Hopkins is a national power year in and year out, are they the favorite to win the regional.  I know this can be a tough regional with the NJAC in it, as well as some other quality teams.  Also if a top NE team that is southern like Eastern, and or Trinity get shipped to the MId-Atlantic region that is taking place in NJ this year where do they sit seed wise? Thanks for any info guys

[d3baseballnut]

I don't see any NE team coming to the Mid-Atlantic. I only see them going to the NY region bc it is empty. The mid-atlantic is crammed tight with Pool A bids.

Trinity will get shipped to the NY region along with NE's 3rd Pool C bid, if they get that many. You guys can rest well knowing you wont have to touch Hopkins in regionals. In regards to the NJAC, it is very possible an NJAC team gets sent to the NY region, so Trinity or other NE teams may run into the NJAC in NY.

[RSSmith]

RSSsmith i wanted to say good luck to Hopkins in the Mid-Atlantic region this year.  I know you post sometimes up on the NE boards and i just wanted to wander down here and say good luck to Hopkins.  I listened to the Hopkins Keene game way back in March down in arizona and obviously i know Hopkins is a national power year in and year out, are they the favorite to win the regional.  I know this can be a tough regional with the NJAC in it, as well as some other quality teams.  Also if a top NE team that is southern like Eastern, and or Trinity get shipped to the MId-Atlantic region that is taking place in NJ this year where do they sit seed wise? Thanks for any info guys

Hey.  I enjoyed spending some time watching the JHU-Keene game in Arizona with Mr. Delbuono, violating the NCAA rule about cigar smoking.  Both our kids are relief pitchers and both pitched in that game.  Hopkins had a shakey first half of the season but has been playing well of late.  To make noise in the regional, we'll have to get some good starts from our #3 and #4.  I can't imagine an NE team being shipped to New Jersey where I expect the #1 seed will be Kean with a Pool C bid.  Eastern or Trinity would challenge that, I suppose.  There's obviously more room for imports in the New York Regional.  Good Luck to KSC in the tourney--you've got your work cut out for you.

[RSSmith]

RSSsmith i wanted to say good luck to Hopkins in the Mid-Atlantic region this year.  I know you post sometimes up on the NE boards and i just wanted to wander down here and say good luck to Hopkins.  I listened to the Hopkins Keene game way back in March down in arizona and obviously i know Hopkins is a national power year in and year out, are they the favorite to win the regional.  I know this can be a tough regional with the NJAC in it, as well as some other quality teams.  Also if a top NE team that is southern like Eastern, and or Trinity get shipped to the MId-Atlantic region that is taking place in NJ this year where do they sit seed wise? Thanks for any info guys

P.S.  My interest in New England is legitimate.  I lived in Springfield, MA for 20 years, my son grew up there and played ball in Western Mass.  We followed the DIII schools over the years, and we know many of the kids who are playing there.

[DSKSlugger]

Oppo,

piggy backing on D3nut...

If you are indeed the first teamer from Ursinus, kudos and good form!
Someone throw Oppo a karma point.

Tough losses in the CC Tourny, with all the twists and turns last week Ursinus was extremely close to representing the conference in the regional.

Hopkins must be very grateful for their new life. Curious to see where they go and what they do in the regional.



~ DSK Droppin Bombs!

[d3baseballnut]

South Regional for Hopkins....again. Why doesnt the committee just switch the region they are in lol???

Good draw for Hopkins.