BB: USAC: USA South Athletic Conference

[Eh-You]

I actually think in terms of bracketing that 7 teams is simpler than 6.

The only problem is that one team doesn't have to play in the first round and that is, at least theoretically, a big advantage.

That's why they have SEEDS! If seeding isn't an advantage they should just draw numbers out of a hat.

BTW  - I'm a USAC fan and this standard bracket wouldn't help them a bit but it seems like having scenerios is crazy.

[PrideSportBBallGuy]

I haven't been active on this board this year, but I do know there was/is a pro scout on the board.  I saw this high school senior pitch at my alum school in MD, Fallston High School (#8 Team Metro Poll).  A lefty that had 15 K's (7 INN game) yesterday.  14K's in a win last Monday (7 INN Game).  He is headed to Rider in the fall.  Thomas is the kids name. 71K's in 43 INN's this year.   Might want to keep an eye on this kid in the future.

Which brings me to my next point.  There is so much d3 talent up in MD, I wish schools would recruit kids up that way.  Alot of talent goes wasted up there.

[George Foster]

Looks like some solid defensive baseball is being played in that South Region.

Bridgewater 9
Methodist 11
in the 5th.

a .500 team vs. an overranked team, what do you expect?

[narch]

Looks like some solid defensive baseball is being played in that South Region.

Bridgewater 9
Methodist 11
in the 5th.

a .500 team vs. an overranked team, what do you expect?

an overranked team that is still playing, though

and they're winning 13-9 after 5 1/2...

on the bright side for monarch fans...toth didn't last long, so he should be available if needed down the road in this regional

[Spence]

I actually think in terms of bracketing that 7 teams is simpler than 6.

The only problem is that one team doesn't have to play in the first round and that is, at least theoretically, a big advantage.

That's why they have SEEDS! If seeding isn't an advantage they should just draw numbers out of a hat.

BTW  - I'm a USAC fan and this standard bracket wouldn't help them a bit but it seems like having scenerios is crazy.

I know why they have seeds, but to me letting a 1 seed (who considering how badly the NCAA seeds sometimes may not be deserving) be able to play one less game in the winner's bracket is a bit much. I don't really have a better idea though, to be honest. Maybe making them play a throwaway game like they used to in Appleton with the 8 team tournament.

[Matt Barnhart (kid)]

I'm keeping track of the game here:

http://www.bridgewater.edu/index.php?id=1421

[George Foster]

Looks like some solid defensive baseball is being played in that South Region.

Bridgewater 9
Methodist 11
in the 5th.

a .500 team vs. an overranked team, what do you expect?

an overranked team that is still playing, though

and they're winning 13-9 after 5 1/2...

on the bright side for monarch fans...toth didn't last long, so he should be available if needed down the road in this regional

They won't be playing for much longer. Wait till you have to play a team that hasn't lost 21 games.

[George Foster]

18-9 and not even the 7th inning stretch.

What a joke.

[narch]

They won't be playing for much longer. Wait till you have to play a team that hasn't lost 21 games.

you mean emory?...been there, done that, and faired pretty well...losing 3-2, 3-2 at emory

i'm not predicting the monarchs will win this region (in fact, i think salisbury will), but the fact of the matter is that i don't think they'll be intimidated by any team in this region...first they've got to get by a pesky bridgewater team...

[narch]

the overrated monarchs will now face either emory or b'water on thursday after a 21-14 win...it's not about playing pretty baseball, it's about surviving and advancing

[Spence]

Last team I ever expected to slug out a win in the first round whilst giving up 14 runs.

[narch]

Last team I ever expected to slug out a win in the first round whilst giving up 14 runs.

you're not the only one...i'm not sure i thought methodist would score 21 runs in the entire regional, let alone one game

[George Foster]

21-14? Did the clock run out before Bridgewater could score another touchdown?

[A.G.]

Congrats to the Panthers for making it a good day for the USASAC teams.  Still shaking my head over the BC-MU game.  19 hits and lose...and trying to figure out with 6 errors, how 19 of the MU runs can be earned.

[narch]

ferrum got a nice cg effort from cooper to start the tournament...really sets up their pitching well - they've still got holm and garner, who ranked 1/2 for ferrum in starts on the season as well as a rested bullpen - that's huge for them

it looks like everyone is struggling with the tournament format as the ferrum regional site says mu will play the loser of the bc/emory game...of course, this would be true if bc wins, but not if emory wins