BB: USAC: USA South Athletic Conference

[SoxMan]

I am a fan of the Pride. How can you say Lynchburg is no doubt a better team than Greensboro when all you have been asking on here is "does anyone have any info on how good Greensboro will be?". If you don't know how good the Pride is then you cant say that Lynchburg is without a doubt the better team. You are right catfish but then again this should be a big rivalry because the two schools are seperated by like 10 mins. I am looking forward to the game on Feb 14th quaker.

[fightingquaker1]

Oh ok, SoxMan a Pride follower. About time one of you jumped on board. Well, here is my reasoning...Lynchburg finished 32-13 last season and 15-3 in the ODAC. They lost absolutely no pitching, while losing some key hitters. GC went 26-15 overall and 7-4 in the USA South. The Pride lost almost everybody from last year's team. Mock, Poholsky, Poindexter, Corona....the list goes on. I just think LC has a solid core group of guys coming back and the Pride is going to struggle to find their identity.

[SoxMan]

But just because they lost a lot of guys from the team last year does not mean they are going to be terrible. Greensboro did bring in a lot of guys from other schools who have collegiate innings under their belts. Not to mention key players who are back from last year. They have a good mix from top to bottom with talent in every class.

[GboroKing]

Just because a team brings in a lot of guys does not mean they will have an identity crisis. You seem to be worried about greensboro an awful lot. How good is guilford going to be this year?

[JackHammer]

Gboro will be a very good offensive team. There defense is extremely lacking and pitching is questionable at this point. I have inside information that almost half of their staff is not at 100% right now, including one of their aces from last year, Jordan Dorsett. They are returning their short stop from last year who is, without a doubt, their best defensive player. If you have followed Gboro for a few years as I have, you will see that they almost always have the talent to go far, but their coaching staff is far from stellar, and it will be the coaching staff that hurts them the most this year.

[fightingquaker1]

To SoxMan: I didn't say GC would be terrible. I just said that I though Lynchburg was better than them because of their returning lineup. Also, how many innings did these transfers get? I mean, transferring from D-1 and D-2 schools to Greensboro College....the main reason for that switch is usually the same: more playing time. So riding the pine for a D-1 school really doesn't prepare you for actually playing the game. I guess we'll find out how good their "mix" of talent is very soon.

To GboroKing: My point about the identity crisis was that even though GC has a lot of upperclassmen, most of the guys are new to the program. I don't know these players personally, but maybe some of them won't gel together well. I know one of the transfers personally and I can honestly say that not many people like the guy. He is probably causing chemistry problems himself. And to your last point, I just like talking baseball. If you want to talk Quaker baseball come over to the ODAC board. I'll talk for hours if you want. Over here on the USA South board I like talking GC baseball. Also, I live 10 minutes from GC, so its fun to keep up with them. GboroKing, remember this isn't supposed to be personal. You like getting personal. Run upstairs from your basement and tell your Mom I said hey.

To JackHammer: You're kidding right? "Inside Information" a.k.a. I'm a player who doesn't want to be known. I would guess you are the "best defensive player". Haha, thats funny. Well, looking at the roster, I think I'm talking to Jacob Tomb. Whats going on Jacob? Glad to hear you think you are the best. I love the humility. Anyways, so where are the problems on defense. You also said that half of their staff is hurt. So there are guys other than Dorsett hurting? By the way, how far away is he from being ready. I saw a post earlier saying he had surgery on his arm. Ouch, a little shot at the coaching staff!!! Hope they don't find out our little secret Mr. Tomb. What kind of problems will the coaching staff create? I would love hearing from an "insider". 

[A.G.]

The LC SID put out a nice preview of the DH on Saturday with GC:
http://www.d3baseball.com/pressreleases/Lynchburg/2009/02/02/14-Lynchburg-Baseball-Opens-at-Greensboro-Saturday/3512

[SoxMan]

Actually most of the guys that transferred in to GC did play at their old schools. As to the question about Dorsett, he is ready to regain his title as one of the top pitchers in the conference. So come on out to the ballpark and support your favorite Greensboro team on saturday at 2:00.

[TheRightHander]

Hello Brian AKA Quaker, you will get swept by GC's number one and number two pitchers; Richard Allred and Michael Manfro, who are both veteran collegiate pitchers. Both pitched at Wingate. GC's Starting 10 are solid and there is no reason why you should believe Guilford is any better, because that is a complete fabrication.

As for GC being better than Lynchburg. I have yet to see Lynchburg play, however, I do not see either team getting blown away. I am excited for next weeks games and I wouldn't be surprised if GC did indeed sweep Lynchburg.

[fightingquaker1]

A.G. Thanks again for the link. Good article out of Lynchburg. Sounds like an interesting weekend opener between these two teams.

To SoxMan: Hmmm...all the transfers played at their school? Alright, I guess they just saw the light and knew Greensboro was the place to be. A little unbelievable, but since you seem to know a lot about the situation, I'll believe you. But your second point is very questionable. Dorsett as a top pitcher? He had a mediocre year last year...anyways, if he is ready why is TheRightHander saying that Allred and Manfro are the two studs of the staff? Someone is lying....

To TheRightHander: Brian??? Come on my man. Have no idea who that is. But while were calling people out, welcome to the conversation Mr. Manfro.  I mean your e-mail is posted in your profile....froboy? Real tough to put two and two together. Thats one thing you'll find out about me, I'm pretty smart. Anyways, the boys down the road at GC must be reading this board often. I've counted about 3 of them to join this board. I like it. More information and more trash talk. Will the Quakers even see GC's top 2 pitchers? I mean, this is non-conference action, there are no doubleheaders scheduled. I guess we'll see next weekend when the Quakers and Pride meet for the first time at NewBridge. Again, welcome to the board Michael. Look forward to seeing you pitch, hopefully against the Quakers.

[TheRightHander]

Ill make an urgent request to pitch against Guilford and there is no doubt in my mind that I would shove it hard. As for Dorsett, he is at the end of his rehab and has already began throwing off the mound. With him doing everything right, there is no reason why he shouldn't be a top pitcher in the conference.

I did some research myselfand  I found your myspace.

[TheRightHander]

I'm glad you know my name because it won't be the last time you hear about me.

[hokieone]

Geesh guys, how about taking it outside?

  Looks like a lot of talent in the USAS this year, both returning and newcomers. With the D-1 roster limits, I suspect more and more transfers to D III will occur as the years go on. Two other factors:  (1). the difference between the divisions is much different in baseball as compared to football and basketball. On a given day, a good D III team with a good pitcher can knock off a highly-regarded D-1; that won't happen in football or basketball.(and it won't much happen in baseball because the D-1's aren't going to often schedule the D III's for that reason-nothing to gain, lots to lose.)     (2). Coming out of high school, D-1 means a lot but guys  that were high school studs, and just about all college players were, don't cotton much to pine time and a year of sitting makes a kid realize it's a lot more fun to play. With the very limited substitution in baseball, a lot of talent can get buried on a bench. Depth is great, but no so much fun for the guys sitting down.

   The USAS and ODAC play pretty darned good baseball, lots  of nice facilities all around, and it should be a fun year to watch in both leagues.

[Catfishncwc]

I agree with Hokieone, please take this outside.  Speaking of transfers NCWC has some Juco transfers on the team.  The last time we had this many JUCO guys we won the series in 99.  Just a little observation.  But we have Eastern Mennonite and Salsibury State this weekend.  Game against SSU should be a good early season test. 

[A.G.]

Definitely a tough trip down south for the Seagulls.  VWC and then NCWC.