BB: LEC: Little East Conference

[kscer]

Two things. I think WNEU is underrated and not acknowledged for their accomplishments. But they need to do something in the regional, at least make the final game.

Second, Congrats to USM players for the way they have played in the final weeks of the season. Good luck in the regionals.

[gap to gap]

Two things. I think WNEU is underrated and not acknowledged for their accomplishments. But they need to do something in the regional, at least make the final game.

Second, Congrats to USM players for the way they have played in the final weeks of the season. Good luck in the regionals.

so you're looking for something like last year when they made and won the final game?

[wordsmith]

Two things. I think WNEU is underrated and not acknowledged for their accomplishments. But they need to do something in the regional, at least make the final game.

WNEU did go to the WS last year, consistently beats EConn, challenges the top New England teams year in and year out (Wheaton, EConn, Keene State, St. Joe's, USM).

They are arguably one of the top 3 programs in NE over the past 5-7 years.

[GBear210]

Word has it right, as always.  If Bowdoin had beaten Trinity, KSC would have had no shot.
Since Trinity wins the NESCAC, LEC should have 2 teams...  USM & KSC.

[ECSUalum]

To whomever on this board:
I would give up a loss to any team every year over a 5, 10, 15, whatever, year period to have the LEC, NCAA Regional, and CWS record ECSU has.
Actually, my comments were not really directed at WNEU or even the CCC, and more directed to G-stringBear2+2=3 or whatever his name is, for his sarcastic/cocky comments.  I would not LOL at Coach "Holywaters" career W/L record, would you?  kcer, I will let YOU look that up!!!
Why does everybody hate Eastern?  Is it because because they have been consistant winners for over a 40+ year period, vs a lot of New England teams who are a one year flash in the pans, and then 2 and screwers?!!! OK, so they had a "below average" year, I am probably their biggest critic, but I AM confident they will always be competitive in the  LEC, Regionally and Nationally.
We will watch WNEU or any New England team and may even root for them, but REAL respect will come when they win a couple NCAA Regionals, and at least one National Championship   As of now, in New England, its only Southern Maine and Trinity College!!! And maybe Wheaton College not far behind.

Finally, Congrats to the Southern Maine Huskies and Coach Flaherty for their LEC Tournament Championship, and good luck in the NCAA's

[GBear210]

ECSUalum
WOW!... you said it all; with that ECSU class to boot.
G-stringBear2+2=3 (that must be StateU math)

[wordsmith]

To whomever on this board:
I would give up a loss to any team every year over a 5, 10, 15, whatever, year period to have the LEC, NCAA Regional, and CWS record ECSU has.
Actually, my comments were not really directed at WNEU or even the CCC, and more directed to G-stringBear2+2=3 or whatever his name is, for his sarcastic/cocky comments.  I would not LOL at Coach "Holywaters" career W/L record, would you?  kcer, I will let YOU look that up!!!
Why does everybody hate Eastern?  Is it because because they have been consistant winners for over a 40+ year period, vs a lot of New England teams who are a one year flash in the pans, and then 2 and screwers?!!! OK, so they had a "below average" year, I am probably their biggest critic, but I AM confident they will always be competitive in the  LEC, Regionally and Nationally.
We will watch WNEU or any New England team and may even root for them, but REAL respect will come when they win a couple NCAA Regionals, and at least one National Championship   As of now, in New England, its only Southern Maine and Trinity College!!! And maybe Wheaton College not far behind.

Finally, Congrats to the Southern Maine Huskies and Coach Flaherty for their LEC Tournament Championship, and good luck in the NCAA's

ESCUAlum,

As a casual observer of the LEC for like Ever, let me say this. EConn is "hated" primarily because they win! See Pats, Yankees, Lakers, etc. But secondly IMHO part of the reason EConn is hated is the "way" they win. I don't think folks feel that way about Southern Maine or Wheaton or WNEU or Keene State when they have a down year...I know, I know none of those programs can hold a candle to your/their record since the Paleolithic Age. I don't see people hootin it up when USM has a tough year, or KSC or even the other top NE programs, except, except, EXCEPT EConn. Win with a little more grace and lose with a little more grace and folks won't hate you as much. After all who in the LEC can forget bunting in the 9th inning ahead 10-0. And then having the (read: your)  coach say he did it because he had SO much respect for the other team....yea right....and don't piss down my back and tell me its raining. 

Sorry, but its good for New England baseball D-III level to see some diversity...and the real shame of all this discussion is the real story of the LEC this year is Plymouth State. WOW what a great story.

OH and one last thing, would anyone be surprised if EConn did get a bid to the NE Regionals. Hell no!

[GBear210]

...along with that, watching a team with a double digit lead getting HBP 4 times in the 8th & 9th by ESCU pitchers.
Take a look in the mirror befor throwing stones...

[HBPme]

ecsualum,
without a doubt, eastern has the best history in new england, no one is denying that. to say that your comments were not directed towards the CCC?!?!?!? come on man, dont try and backtrack now, youre already pot committed. when i wrote my previous post, i was hoping that you would somewhat agree, and act maturely, and that would be the end of it, but unfortunately you did not. why dont you go and ask some of your eastern faithful what they did at WNE's field this spring, then report back and tell me how much of a class act you really think they are running. because from what ive heard, and IMHO, they did something at WNE that i have never heard of, let alone thought of. and it is sad that you cannot have respect of any other team until they have won a national championship. ive had respect for 2-25 teams in my years, just because they play the game right and they truly want to be at the field day in and day out. everyone knows that eastern is a great program, its time for eastern fans to start realizing that there are other great programs in the region.

[hockeyfan77]

USM beats RIC 15-4, KSC 2-1 and Plymouth 6-1 to improve to 27-17:



Next up for USM:  Wed May 17   @ 4:15  vs Trinity

[ECSUalum]

...along with that, watching a team with a double digit lead getting HBP 4 times in the 8th & 9th by ESCU pitchers.
Take a look in the mirror befor throwing stones...

Are you related to JaConn??
I stand behind my post!!

[KSCfan]

Here are the KSCfan's thoughts....

1. Gbear210 Keene is getting in no matter what.  If Trinity had lost Keene and Trinity would of both gotten in.  The NCAA would not leave the numer 3 ranked team in New Engalnd out of the regionals.  Espically cause some of the other regions are weaker this year.  Ralph Turner D3 baseball god made that point before.

2.  To ECSUalum.. Eastern is hated for a couple of reasons....
A.  They win, word is right, see pats, lakers, yankees, and all that.  They win and win a lot, so people get tired of them winning.  Thats a good problem to have.
B.  Eastern is well known to squeeze up 10 in the 9th (see 07 regional against keene), Steal up 10, and then when asked Halowaty says he respects teams and thats why.  Well not really, play the game the right way.
C. Coach Wojick..... man is as pompous as they come... dont believe me http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxgQm05TW3w.  Go to the 30 second mark.  I dont mind coaches talking about their programs, or the players, but i mean come on with this video.  I watched Wojick talk trash to the keene dugout, then after that run away across the field after a keene coach came out to talk to him face to face about what he said.

I respect Eastern.  I dont hate them.  I am obviously a keene guy, and root for keene, but i root for the LEC to do well.  Its like a family.  We all talk crap about each other, but join forces when outside yahoos question our beloved LEC.

Congrats to Southern Maine for winning today, and punching their ticket, They earned it, as they lost on day 1 and came all the way back.  Congrats to Plymouth for a heck of a run.  Hopefully they can build off it!!!!

Give me 2 LEC teams in the regionals.....i hope
D.

[ECSUalum]

HBPme

First, I will ALWAYS defend ECSU, Coach Hollowaty, what they have accomplished and their competitiveness, so if you guy dont like it, I am sorry but results and facts do not lie. You must have heard the old saying, "Don't confuse me with the facts"  If something bad happened at WNEU's field, I am sorry it happened.

But....Frankly, I get tired of cocky guys like some on these threads who think because they happen to beat Eastern or some other respectable team a couple of times and/or have a couple of good years, they are now THE program in New England. I guess it is all they can hang their hat on re accomplishments.  I stand by my comments re taking the losses to WNEU or any other team, if I can have Eastern's/Holowaty's long term results/accomplishments.  It is what baseball is all about, even the Yankees will sometimes play poorly against a particular team, 
The way I look at it, a sports team, be it high school, D-I,II, III college, semi pro or professional are judged by results. At the Div-III college level, thankfully it is both acedemic and athletic results, so again, if you all cant accept that , you cant accept the concept of American competitiveness. I guess 2-25 teams get respect? But it is a matter of degree.

Third, If you are reading the LEC/NESCAC/Other baseball, baskeball, soccer etc threads on a regular basis,,(and this is the first time I have seen your name, HBPme, and any post by you, I see you have 11), I always acknowledged other programs when they are successful over Eastern, therefore I assume you havent seen any of my posts either, (except maybe the ones I posted today). So I think you over reacted a bit

Finally I apologize to the CCC/WNEU, I have the utmost respect for student athletes, my words were a little harsh, but were really directed at GString. However at the same time, hopefully the teams in the Conference will show continuous improvement so that we will see other Conference Champions besides WNEU.  I reiterate the words of WORD, after all, look at what Plymouth State did this year.
Now Word, no more use of the term "Plywood St", they have earned some repect in 2012, but I am sure we will read about the "Evil Empire"  for years to come 

[wordsmith]

HBPme

First, I will ALWAYS defend ECSU, Coach Hollowaty, what they have accomplished and their competitiveness, so if you guy dont like it, I am sorry but results and facts do not lie. You must have heard the old saying, "Don't confuse me with the facts"  If something bad happened at WNEU's field, I am sorry it happened.

But....Frankly, I get tired of cocky guys like some on these threads who think because they happen to beat Eastern or some other respectable team a couple of times and/or have a couple of good years, they are now THE program in New England. I guess it is all they can hang their hat on re accomplishments.  I stand by my comments re taking the losses to WNEU or any other team, if I can have Eastern's/Holowaty's long term results/accomplishments.  It is what baseball is all about, even the Yankees will sometimes play poorly against a particular team, 
The way I look at it, a sports team, be it high school, D-I,II, III college, semi pro or professional are judged by results. At the Div-III college level, thankfully it is both acedemic and athletic results, so again, if you all cant accept that , you cant accept the concept of American competitiveness. I guess 2-25 teams get respect? But it is a matter of degree.

Third, If you are reading the LEC/NESCAC/Other baseball, baskeball, soccer etc threads on a regular basis,,(and this is the first time I have seen your name, HBPme, and any post by you, I see you have 11), I always acknowledged other programs when they are successful over Eastern, therefore I assume you havent seen any of my posts either, (except maybe the ones I posted today). So I think you over reacted a bit

Finally I apologize to the CCC/WNEU, I have the utmost respect for student athletes, my words were a little harsh, but were really directed at GString. However at the same time, hopefully the teams in the Conference will show continuous improvement so that we will see other Conference Champions besides WNEU.  I reiterate the words of WORD, after all, look at what Plymouth State did this year.
Now Word, no more use of the term "Plywood St", they have earned some repect in 2012, but I am sure we will read about the "Evil Empire"  for years to come 

Haven't used Plywood for at least a year. Old material. Haven't used TEE for a while either. Please. E aware I nickname ALL the teams. Some work others fall flat that's life in the comedy lane. You might remember the Swamp was mine as well as HOFEddy, the Muskies, which most of you aren't old enough nor politically savvy enough to get the full meaning.

So quit being so dang sensitive. Lighten up a bit have fun with this it ain't life or death. It's LEC baseball.

[wordsmith]

After my last post I turned into a pumpkin (note the time of the post) 

Regionals announced. The right teams got in and the right teams got left out. Great job in the New England regionals selection committee.
Although I am surprised a bit by USM's seeding. But we know they were a one trick pony all year and they rode that pony strategy to great heights. Too bad 2 of the best teams in the country our 1 & 2 seeds will have to duke it out.

Chalk is Wheaton and St. Joe's; Dark Horse is EConn errrr that's right they're not there, just hosting..... Sorry about that!!

Serious Dark Horse contenda - USM & Trinity, but Word how can you call the 3 seed a dark horse? Well ladies they have been under the wire all year. Can USM make another tourney run? Are they wiped-out from their LEC run? Does KSC have the moxie to win the close games? And what about the defending champs WNEU? They always hit their stride in mid-May.

My pick - The winner of the 4-5 match-up fights it out with Wheaton to go to Wisconsin.

Hosted by the Eastern Connecticut State, Mansfield, Conn.
1 Wheaton (Mass.) (34-8)
2 St. Joseph's (Maine) (35-5)
3 Trinity (Conn.) (32-9)
4 Keene State (31-13)
5 Western New England (33-11)
6 Southern Maine (27-17)
7 Bowdoin (25-18)
8 Bridgewater State (30-13)