BB: USAC: USA South Athletic Conference

rolln2 · January 10, 2011, 08:03:37 AM

Well it looks like all of the other regions have already prepared for hosting the regionals. Now it is time for the teams to start preparing for the upcoming regular season. Any early season predictions on the south region, as the players are reporting back to school after a winter layoff.

rolln2 · January 10, 2011, 01:34:36 PM

I recently heard that the USASAC university presidents voted to allow Maryville, Lagrange, and Piedmont to enter conference. Now it is up to those schools to accept invite. If they accept it would be for the 2012-2013 year.

LTBB1971 · January 11, 2011, 10:26:23 AM

I hope at least one of those schools accepts the invite. With the USASC loosing Shenandoah we will loose a Pool A bid. I'm pulling for Maryville to accept it...I thing is the closest of the travel.

rolln2 · January 11, 2011, 01:13:00 PM

Not a bad trip for the GC,NCWC,MU,AU,FC. But a very long trip for Cnu to Maryville.

rolln2 · January 12, 2011, 07:23:15 PM

Wow! How about the USASAC putting four players on the pre-season all-american team. Such of MU, Brashears and Van Sickler of SU, and Franklin of FC all pre-season first team.

D-BAT · January 14, 2011, 03:32:51 PM

Quote from: rolln2 on January 12, 2011, 07:23:15 PM
Wow! How about the USASAC putting four players on the pre-season all-american team. Such of MU, Brashears and Van Sickler of SU, and Franklin of FC all pre-season first team.

Is the Franklin kid from Ferrum even playing this year?

rolln2 · January 14, 2011, 07:59:42 PM

Not sure about Franklin. Ferrum does not have a 2011 roster up yet. Did you here that he might not be playing?

rolln2 · January 17, 2011, 07:30:47 PM

USA South Fan. You were right in your assumption on Franklin from Ferrum. He is not playing. I'm not sure, but I hear he has finished his schooling.

StagnantFLY · January 18, 2011, 01:35:09 PM

Hey Guys,
Its been awhile since I have posted. I was wondering about Indy Ball. My son played at the Division 3 level and was all region player 3 times and an all conference player as well. He had very good college stats.....averaging a .350-.380 BA every year with alot of RBIs and 4-5 Home Runs. I know its a tough answer since you prob havent seen him play but do you think he has a shot at playing Indy ball? Whats the level like at Indy ball....does an above average college D3 Player have a chance to excel there? He is been trying to contact teams via email but they seem to invite him to tryouts....are these tryouts worth it? Hope someone knows more than me!

Thanks
The FLY

NoVa Baseball · January 18, 2011, 04:01:51 PM

Quote from: rolln2 on January 17, 2011, 07:30:47 PM
USA South Fan. You were right in your assumption on Franklin from Ferrum. He is not playing. I'm not sure, but I hear he has finished his schooling.

Wow - that will be a blow to Ferrum this year. That kid could hit the heck out of the ball.

rolln2 · January 18, 2011, 05:01:41 PM

Have not heard much from anyone on the teams and what they are looking like. I am sure practice has started for most if not all. Some teams play in just a few weeks. February will be here before we know it. I am looking forward to seeing the rosters when they are posted. There are always some surprises with additions and subtractions.

BBFan62 · January 18, 2011, 06:33:20 PM

For me, my sons team starts practice Feb 1; our first game isn't until 3/6 in Florida. I hate the time from October to March. I say put me in a coma, let me hibernate, and wake me up 3/1,

rolln2 · January 18, 2011, 07:17:53 PM

BBFan62 looks like your group starts late. Must be w/ SU as AU, MU, and GC open up on the 5th. NCW on the 6th, FC on the 8th and CNU on the 9th. SU opens up on the 12th, so I guess they can start a little later.

NoVa Baseball · January 18, 2011, 07:36:36 PM

CNU has been practicing since last week. Got to watch some intra-squad this weekend. They seem to have done a good job filling the two positions that graduated in the middle infield. Hitting is still a strong suit. What I noticed most is the impact of the new bats - its horrible. Some great swings were put on pitches and the balls barely made it to the outfielders. They come off the bat like they used to .... they just die. Offense is going to be hard to come by for everyone this year.

Boysofsummer21 · January 18, 2011, 07:55:20 PM

Quote from: NoVa Baseball on January 18, 2011, 07:36:36 PM
CNU has been practicing since last week. Got to watch some intra-squad this weekend. They seem to have done a good job filling the two positions that graduated in the middle infield. Hitting is still a strong suit. What I noticed most is the impact of the new bats - its horrible. Some great swings were put on pitches and the balls barely made it to the outfielders. They come off the bat like they used to .... they just die. Offense is going to be hard to come by for everyone this year.

Nova,
Do they someone who can step in for Brinkman or the closer (Malvo?)? I have not got to see any hitting with the new bat but image it is a lot like watching wood bat league.