BB: USAC: USA South Athletic Conference

ericchurch · April 03, 2011, 08:54:26 AM

First rule of coaching: no matter what any fans say to you personally, you cannot react to it. You guys don't think any big time college coach in America doesn't get heckled when his team plays on the road? I didn't really know him before yesterday, but had respect for him because his teams always performed well. After that, I lost all respect for the man. I mean, telling a bunch of 21 year olds to that he is going to come up there and kick their a**...CMON MAN

D-BAT · April 03, 2011, 09:15:14 AM

Must give a shout-out to CNU's Sport Info Department for the outstanding 3-cam coverage on Saturday and you know what, they just informed me they are doing it again today.

Kudos to the CNU's Sports Information Department! The coverage was legit and PBP was very good.

D-BAT · April 03, 2011, 09:19:02 AM

Quote from: ericchurch on April 03, 2011, 08:54:26 AM
First rule of coaching: no matter what any fans say to you personally, you cannot react to it. You guys don't think any big time college coach in America doesn't get heckled when his team plays on the road? I didn't really know him before yesterday, but had respect for him because his teams always performed well. After that, I lost all respect for the man. I mean, telling a bunch of 21 year olds to that he is going to come up there and kick their a**...CMON MAN

IMHO, I think it's all in the heat of the battle, spirit of the competition because he truly cares about his kids and will defend them!

What is wrong with that?

If you are so concerned, then ask to speak with him one-on-one vs. talking about him on a freakin message board and you'll be informed of another side that you are not aware about.

D-BAT · April 03, 2011, 09:25:59 AM

Quote from: hokieone on April 03, 2011, 08:46:57 AM

I'm a CNU fan obviously but regret the ill-advised heckling of Coach Anderson. I know college baseball has a tradition of witty heckling, and I've heard plenty of hilariously funny stuff through the years, but that was out of line, whatever your sentiments for SU's head coach. Unfortunately he reacted to it-while I understand why, you just can't do that-and that seemed to fan the flames. I agree it was out of line.

Maybe it's a reflection on how things run in CNU land?

hokieone · April 03, 2011, 10:41:53 AM

D-Bat, no recording needed, when it went from heckling to a shouting match, the whole hillside behind the CNU dugout heard it. I'm sure coach XXXXXXX regrets responding at all in hindsight, but he's human and humans don't always get it right. Just about any person has a button or two that pushed will get a response. Unfortunately there are some that will take advantage of the person on the field being unable to respond and cross the line. It shouldn't be the main conversation after such a high-powered matchup between two very good teams, with one more game to go, so book closed and on to Sunday. And does anyone really doubt these two will see each other in Burlington...and perhaps Millington, Tennessee?

Not all subjects are fair game for hecklers, but too much has been said so time to move on, although "a reflection of how things run in CNU land" is no more accurate than indicting the City of Winchester when a Hornets fan crosses the line.

Go Captains, let's have a redemptive Sunday!

D-BAT · April 03, 2011, 12:08:11 PM

Quote from: hokieone on April 03, 2011, 08:46:57 AM
I'm a CNU fan obviously but regret the ill-advised heckling of Coach Anderson. I know college baseball has a tradition of witty heckling, and I've heard plenty of hilariously funny stuff through the years, but that was out of line, whatever your sentiments for SU's head coach. Unfortunately he reacted to it-while I understand why, you just can't do that-and that seemed to fan the flames. I agree it was out of line.

Why did you have to respond the the previous posters (CafeBordeaux) comments then? If you do not respond, then most likely, nobody else would have and why did you have to type the Coach's last name? Just sayin.

hokieone · April 03, 2011, 12:58:20 PM

Good point, I fixed that, you do the same.

Catfishncwc · April 03, 2011, 01:29:25 PM

I was the CNU and Su game, did not hear what the fans for CNU were saying but I thought to myself that Anderson did not have to react to the fans the why he did. The phrase "tuck'em in" comes to mind.

PNeal7 · April 03, 2011, 01:42:47 PM

I agree with all of the above. No coach, regardless of how much you are being heckled, should ever respond the way a particular coach did on Saturday. I've seen a lot of great, great coaches get heckled far worse than what was going on Saturday, and they did not bat an eyelash.

Richard of Funchester · April 03, 2011, 01:52:34 PM

Have to agree this 3 camera video feed from CNU is very nice. I think that USA South Conference Tournament needs to do the same for all of their games. It brings a lot of exposure to the conference and D3 baseball. So far in todays game it looks more like a pitchers duel than yesterdays game.....

CNU85 · April 03, 2011, 03:43:03 PM

SU beats CNU ace on Saturday and CNU beats SU ace on Sunday. Great baseball. I think if you are #1 in nation and you split at the #2 team's home field, you stay #1. And CNU should stay #2 after performance today against SU ace. Wish i could have made the 2 mile trip but was unable to break away from reality. Was able to have ipad on and break away once in awhile to watch. Have to say camera action was much better on Sunday than on Saturday. Good job CNU and good announcers in Kyle McMullin and Rob Silsbee.

D-BAT · April 03, 2011, 03:55:30 PM

Quote from: hokieone on April 03, 2011, 12:58:20 PM
Good point, I fixed that, you do the same.

Your damage as already been done as you made point of calling out the coach directly and thanks for throwing gas on the fire.

Kudos to CNU's Sport Info Department for such great professional video coverage!

PNeal7 · April 03, 2011, 04:28:15 PM

D-Bat: As if people weren't going to know who everyone was referring too...Everyone knows which Coach flipped out and acted unprofessional, regardless of whether we call him (or her

, so that I don't call anyone out) Coach ABC, Coach XYZ, or by his real name. There were 1,000 people at each game; many of whom post on this board, and every single one knows, or would have known, who everyone was referring too...So just relax over there...

On a positive note, great game by the Captains today. I assume many people thought this series would be a split; although, I honestly thought for sure CNU would sweep. Good series of baseball, and each teams will more then likely meet in the Conference Championship, and potentially the Regional Championship.

vabaseball · April 03, 2011, 05:00:55 PM

I saw the game on Saturday -- great crowd. Obviously I was oblivious to the fireworks.... Really happy about the Captains came back today with a come back win today. Way to go Goldsmith, Fleischmann, Lindemuth and co. I only was able to catch the last couple innings today over the internet. Well done CNU!

El Capitan · April 03, 2011, 08:31:59 PM

It is very hypocritical for fans to call CNU students classless but then say that what Coach XXXX did is hearsay. Fact is I was at the game and saw everything that happened. I heard the heckling remarks and I saw the Coach come back at the Fans. He did threaten to fight them. Now some of the comments made by the students may have struck a nerve but a coach should act more professional. Do you think Duke fans take it easy on Roy Williams when he comes into town? I was at a basketball game recently when the coach was being heckled about recent legal problems he was in, but he did not even turn to the crowd. Do not go calling CNU classless but deny your sides part in the problem.