BB: Regionals (West) 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

[CrashDavisD3]

Not questioning the fact that Linfield can host and did a wonderful job....but given their location and the higher likely hood of precipitation in that area...it makes you second guess to have it there two years in a row. I know they cant predict the weather that far out, but I think you are flirting with this type of situation every time you give Linfield the regional.

Linfield does a wonderful job hosting. Everyone Agrees   BUT

They should rotate every year between CA, TX, OR, WA or a neutral site in AZ.
This way reduced the chance of bad weather. Last year the first day was rained out in Oregon but had wonderful weather all week long. Rolling the dice a 2nd year in a row with such a outstanding field of teams we hope all games get played so it is decided on the field and not by committee or rules due to a shortened tournament.

If the weather is forecasted to be bad all week NCAA should consider changing venues if possible. This was done in 2007 when the venue was McMurry but was switched to CA BEFORE everyone left due to a week long of forecasted bad weather. Too late this year...How is the weather in CA or TX this week.

RAIN/WIND 80% chance of rain forecasted for today....LETS PLAY BALL

[dp643]

Texas is just as hit or miss this time of year. California is the safest place to play. Can any of the other Cali teams host the regional besides Chapman?

[TexasBB]

Texas weather in late May is unpredictable but we normally do not get several days in a row of rain and the temps would range in the mid to upper 80s.  I would be in favor of holding the tournament on a nuetral site such as a minor leage field. The DFW area has a couple of those as well as TCU which has a great facility. Even UTA has an upgraded facility that is superior to any DIII site. Flying in and out of DFW is easy. Three of the teams in the tournament could have taken bus rides to a site in the DFW area. It would have saved $$ and the weather would be more conducive to late spring baseball. Wind, rain and temps in the 50s is not conducive to great play IMO.

[BigPoppa]

Not questioning the fact that Linfield can host and did a wonderful job....but given their location and the higher likely hood of precipitation in that area...it makes you second guess to have it there two years in a row. I know they cant predict the weather that far out, but I think you are flirting with this type of situation every time you give Linfield the regional.

You could say the same about Appleton (or any other regional site as well.) I was able to play in the series in '95 in Salem and all it did was rain, rain, rain. I think we had 2-3 days completely washed out . Weather is just part of the game... deal with it. With that argument, we should move all of the regionals to CA and AZ...

[dp643]

Yes but all of the other regionals dont have the option to play in California or Arizona like we do. The CHANCE for it to be in the 40's and raining for the regional alone would make me put it in another option.

[CrashDavisD3]

Yes but all of the other regionals dont have the option to play in California or Arizona like we do. The CHANCE for it to be in the 40's and raining for the regional alone would make me put it in another option.

Right now the weather is nice in Oregon at 7:15 AM Wednesday. High clouds partial blue skies peaking through BUT rain coming..

And yes everyone will deal with it.. .So why not schedule every year in the Northwest.
Facilties are great, country is beautiful, and people are friendly...My point is when you have options use them not just be blind to them. It will be a great week of baseball rain or not in my opinion.

[Bmo]

They must be testing/playing around with the live stats, or else some very strange things are afoot in Oregon.

[Just_Some_Guy]

They must be testing/playing around with the live stats, or else some very strange things are afoot in Oregon.

You mean the starting pitchers for both squads aren't leading off? 

JSG

[frank_ezelle]

Looking at the hour-by-hour forecast, it's hard to believe that they will get 3 games played today.  It's going to be a real advantage for both Chapman and Trinity if they complete a game today and the other 4 teams are pushed back a day or more.  And while the hour-by-hour forecast seems to change hour by hour, at this moment it looks like there might be a small break in the weather around noon that would allow for the first game to be completed.

[Pat Coleman]

Yes but all of the other regionals dont have the option to play in California or Arizona like we do. The CHANCE for it to be in the 40's and raining for the regional alone would make me put it in another option.

I am not aware of any Division III schools in Arizona.

The NWC should have its chance to host this regional as often as Texas and SoCal do. If you want to host, well, by all means, put together a better bid.

[dp643]

Yes but all of the other regionals dont have the option to play in California or Arizona like we do. The CHANCE for it to be in the 40's and raining for the regional alone would make me put it in another option.

I am not aware of any Division III schools in Arizona.

The NWC should have its chance to host this regional as often as Texas and SoCal do. If you want to host, well, by all means, put together a better bid.

Im sure other schools did put in a bid. There are venues in Arizona that could host (which was the point). And there are DIII schools in California last I checked.

[frank_ezelle]

Linfield campus webcam--looks like they have already had a heavy shower today:

http://www.linfield.edu/slide_show/webcam.php

Here's another webcam from McMinnville:

http://www.alltravelcams.com/mcminnville_oregon/hwy_18_at_valley_junction.php

[tigerfan_2001]

In a delay already....awesome.

[Bmo]

As if the rain wasn't enough...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN PORTLAND HAS ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY... WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING.

* WINDS: SOUTH WIND 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 45 MPH ARE EXPECTED.

[Patriot_Pride]

I'll already be up late tonight watching Game 2 of the Lakers/Suns, followed by UT Tyler/Pomona-Pitzer. Gonna be a longggggg night. Time to make a run to the beer store