BB: USAC: USA South Athletic Conference

[Catfishncwc]

the monarchs win a double header vs. suny purchase, winning 13-1 and 15-0 - lots of hits in both games vs. the overmatched panthers - mu is now 20-10 on the season heading into an important weekend series against the bishops

Ah the good ole Bishop-Monarch rivalry game.  Shame it is being over-matched this week by the CNU v. SU game.  I miss those NCWC and MU games they were the best part of the regular season. 

[Boysofsummer21]

Ok with the Big game coming this weekend I am providing head to head stats for you enjoyment and discussion.

CNU vs Shenandoah Batting stats

Team

Games

AB

Runs

Hits

2B

3B

HR

RBI

BB

SO

AVG

OB%

SLG

CNU	30	1040	250	327	80	13	27	230	116	180	.314	.409	.494
Shenandoah	21	722	224	264	63	7	27	193	103	103	.366	.456	.584

CNU vs Shenandoah Pitching stats

Team

IP

Hits

Runs

ER

BB

K

K/G

HR

ERA

CNU	261	263	105	84	97	237	8.17	10	2.90
Shenandoah	179	179	85	64	50	160	8.04	12	3.22

[D-BAT]

CNU will have 3-cams streaming LIVE video coverage on Saturday.

Way to go CNU's Sport Information Department!

[rolln2]

I hope the weather cooperates this weekend.  I also hope that both teams play well giving the fans a greatly anticipated matchup.  You know those highly ranked matchups can sometimes not play out real well as one or both teams don't play well.  Good luck to both teams and I hope the USAS has real national show.

CNU will have 3-cams streaming LIVE video coverage on Saturday.

Way to go CNU's Sport Information Department!

[narch]

the monarchs win a double header vs. suny purchase, winning 13-1 and 15-0 - lots of hits in both games vs. the overmatched panthers - mu is now 20-10 on the season heading into an important weekend series against the bishops

Ah the good ole Bishop-Monarch rivalry game.  Shame it is being over-matched this week by the CNU v. SU game.  I miss those NCWC and MU games they were the best part of the regular season. 

ironically, what used to be the marquee matchup in the usasac/diac could potentially send one (or both) of the teams into last place in conference standings...kind of crazy to think

[narch]

here is a short article about former monarch, blake maxwell...he's thrown 4 major league innings in spring training and he has given up just one hit with 4 k's...hopefully that success will translate to a strong showing in the minors this summer

http://www.mumonarchs.com/news/2011/3/30/BB_0330111143.aspx

[BMoore#4]

Whats going on guys... i was sitting on the computer during a 3 hour site meeting and decided to jump on the boards... being that i use to read them all the time...  soo im glad to be on and talk some baseball instead of just being an outsider..     its good to have 2 teams in at the top of the rankings to rep the usa south... but what is going on with my bishops. I remember when Coach Long brought in this years senior class when it was my Junior year he said that it was one of the better classes he had brought in in a while.... beg to differ with my class but still whats looking like another under 500. season.. that is not NCWC BASEBALL.... when you put on BISHOPS across your chest it should mean something....    I think i might just have to catch a game this weekend in fayetteville as my bishops head to methodist... a rival that i loved to play against.  Coach long when i played always had the same attitude no matter who we were playing untill METH came to town or especially when we went there.... say what you want but it is just worth a little more to long to beat up on the best coach in the conference in Austin.   Narch im guessing you will be going to watch so maybe ill see you out there...   PNeal... my man .. hope you and your brother are doing well... if you still got my number text me the scores of that cnu shan  game id love to know how that turns out.... well fellas look foward to talking to you guys soon

[CafeBordeaux]

Being an SU alum, I'm glad to see the Hornets get that #1 ranking.  Its about time.  Only team from 09-10 to repeat at the WS, bout time the Hornets start getting some more recognition.  This weekend should be a great matchup with projected starters Sean Chitsaz going against SU's stud ace Greg Van Sickler.  Van Sickler is the best all around player/pitcher I have ever played with.  I think his numbers and accolades over the years prove that.  It's about time Coach Anderson starts getting the recruits coming to SU rather than the state schools or bigger schools.  In my opinion, there is not a better coach in the country.  With All Americans Brashears in CF and Van Sickler on the mound, the Hornets will sure be ready to go for the weekend.  The Hornets bats with Donofrio, DeHaven, Nelson, Neeb and Beall, mainly, need to come ready to face a good arm in Chitsaz.  The Captains know they need to be on their A game if they want to have any chance vs Van Sickler.  I will give props to the CNU SID for having the cameras streaming the game.  The usa south is def long overdue for national publicity.  Hope to see the stands packed at CNU, and hope for a great series and for a repeat of last year's CNU/SU matchup. 

[PNeal7]

I'd take your post one step further and say BOTH teams will need to be on their "A" game; not just CNU. If SU rolls into Newport News without playing their best game all year, they will be heading back to Winchester with some "L's." Both teams will need to play their very best.

Go Captains!

[SUball]

Big Weekend! Im excited to see this matchup between two great teams.  SU going to be traveling well this weekend, like they always do.  How is the weather going to be down there?  CNU fans help me out...any good restuarants in the area worth trying out?

[hokieone]

   You name it and it's there somewhere.  But my favorite: Cheddars, located on Jefferson Avenue . It's about 3 miles from the field, great food, great prices, and they serve up huge servings. It's always packed but tables turn over quickly and if you take a right at the door and go into the bar, if a table is open, it's yours.

   Newport News also has what Winchester (and every other town)sorely needs:  a Krispy Kreme shop. Fresh hot doughnuts baked right before your eyes. It's a few miles from campus so use your GPS but well worth it. There is no doughnut better than one of these, served hot, with  the glaze still dripping off...

[vabaseball]

I really like the Crab Shack which sits on the fishing pier by the James River Bridge.  Great view of the river and good crab cake sandwiches.  It's about 3 miles from CNU.  Rt. on Warwick and turn into Huntington Park just before Mercury Blvd. Or something like that.

[BMoore#4]

Question guys..... we know that cnu and shan are the best teams in the conf by a long shot... so its easy to say that they have the most talented players on there teams...   My question for you guys that follow all the teams in conf more close than i do... is there any chance that any of my BISHOPS making first team all conf.......   I dont remember a year that NCWC didnt have a player make first team all conf... and this year is looking like a year it will happen.....

[LTBB1971]

Ben,
I think conference wise, we have one of the best catchers in SOPH Tyler Clark.  Defensively not as sounds at Justin Batts but absolutely an offensive machine at the plate and kid is only a sophmore.  He is hitting .312 in conference game so I like our chances with him.  SS Senior Justim Rahm is also hitting .419 in conference and I think will be hard for keep him out of first team conference honors.  Senior Pitcher Andrew Webb has an outside chance but 2-1 with 4.13 ERA he will need a good showing vs Ferrum and Methodist.

[Will2Win]

Ben,
I think conference wise, we have one of the best catchers in SOPH Tyler Clark.  Defensively not as sounds at Justin Batts but absolutely an offensive machine at the plate and kid is only a sophmore.  He is hitting .312 in conference game so I like our chances with him.  SS Senior Justim Rahm is also hitting .419 in conference and I think will be hard for keep him out of first team conference honors.  Senior Pitcher Andrew Webb has an outside chance but 2-1 with 4.13 ERA he will need a good showing vs Ferrum and Methodist.

Doubt clark gets much of a look at first team...He's got Neeb from SU putting together much better numbers than .312 in conference and he's a stud defensively. 2nd team is more realistic, but probably still a stretch with the names of Such and Lenda still suiting up for their respective teams. Such will get something just because of his past accomplishments and preseason hype (AND he's having a pretty decent year himself...)