BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference

[wordsmith]

Bill,

Thank you for the update. 'Surprising' about Curry, but Endicott can be a post season terror.

Word 8)

[rbgosfan]

This tournament seems tough on the top seed. Last year Roger Williams had the top seed and lost in round 2 to Wentworth. They went on to win Friday and beat Wentworth in game 1 Saturday but eventually lost in Saturday's 2nd game. From a pitching perspective WNEC and Nichols now have a huge advantage as they have used only 2 starters each while their opponents on Saturday will have to come back early with their number 1 or use a fifth starter. Depth in pitching always seems to play a big part in these double elimination tournaments.

[Bill Gorman]

Nichols' starter went the distance today (and only threw 106 pitches), which helped them.  Especially since they had to use four pitchers against WNEC.

From a outsider's persepctive (as of 4:50 this afternoon, anyway), it should be a very interesting remainder of the tournament.  After yesterday's slugfest in all four games, it was nice to see the four games today decided by a total of six runs.

[wordsmith]

This tournament seems tough on the top seed. Last year Roger Williams had the top seed and lost in round 2 to Wentworth. They went on to win Friday and beat Wentworth in game 1 Saturday but eventually lost in Saturday's 2nd game. From a pitching perspective WNEC and Nichols now have a huge advantage as they have used only 2 starters each while their opponents on Saturday will have to come back early with their number 1 or use a fifth starter. Depth in pitching always seems to play a big part in these double elimination tournaments.

...And the willingness of the coach to use , and the ability, or shall we say recoverability, of the ace to come back on short rest or no rest. I have seen this for years in the LEC, especially from Sullen Maine who had no problem using Adam Lemieux, Ryan Adams, Josh Connors, Tip Fairchild, etc. to pitch endless innings in the drive to win the title.

Word

[KSCfan]

Just a question i was thinking about it Curry gets upended and does not win the conference will they still get an at large bid into the tournament.  They would have to compete against Wheaton, and either USM, or Eastern or maybe both for a pool C bid.  Does Curry deserve a bid over Wheaton, USM, and or Eastern when all three are ranked higher than them in the National Poll, but Curry's overall record seems to be stronger than Wheatons, and Easterns.  Could you see CCC teams in the Regionals at Eastern CT?

[KSCfan]

I mean two CCC teams in the regionals sorry about the typo

[dgilblair]

I mean two CCC teams in the regionals sorry about the typo

I think it depends on what everyone does in the next week or so.  They could be in the mix at this point, you would think.  Lets hope Curry wins out and keeps the stress level down.  Sorry Word, I don't want to see WNEC again in Manfield this year.

[wordsmith]

I mean two CCC teams in the regionals sorry about the typo

I think it depends on what everyone does in the next week or so.  They could be in the mix at this point, you would think.  Lets hope Curry wins out and keeps the stress level down.  Sorry Word, I don't want to see WNEC again in Manfield this year.

OK I understand, you'll be adding WNEC dolls to your voodoo collection eh?

Word

[KSCfan]

I liked what i saw from WNEC this year when they played in the swamp.  I think that WNEC is a team that if they get hot a litte bit right here in the CCC tournament and win it can cause problems in the regionals.  They have the sticks as i watched them hit, i have not seen thier "top" guys but i tell you right now Gilblair is right for not wanting them to get in.  I have not seen Curry play this year and i know that WNEC and Curry split in thier DH (right word?).  ANything can happen for that winner take all game in the finals, and i hope it comes down to a battle against Curry and WNEC

[wordsmith]

Congrats to all


2009 ALL-TCCC BASEBALL TEAM

FIRST TEAM

C- Brad Hawn, Curry, Sophomore
1B- Rick Vail, Curry, Junior
2B- Andrew Fatse, Western New England, Sophomore
3B- Tony Trubia, Western New England, Sophomore
SS- Grant Bolin, Roger Williams, Junior
OF- Jesse Bruinsma, Curry, Junior
OF- Chris Newell, Western New England, Senior
OF- Tom White, Colby-Sawyer, Senior
DH- Matt Fleishman, Western New England, Freshman
P- Bryan Calzone, Western New England, Senior
P- Chris Sandini, Wentworth, Junioranne

SECOND TEAM

C- Jeff Kodys, Anna Maria, Sophomore
1B- Alex Perry, Roger Williams, Senior
2B- Chris Gaeta, Colby-Sawyer, Senior
3B- Stephen Myhren, Gordon, Sophomore
SS- Justin Walz, Western New England, Junior
OF- Justin Collett, Salve Regina, Senior
OF- James Geosits, Curry, Senior
OF- Tim Sweeney, Curry, Junior
DH- Tony Luciani, Curry, Junior
P- Cory Collins, Curry, Junior
P- James Page, Curry, Junior

HONORABLE MENTION

C- Joe Klein, Endicott, Junior
1B- Joe Griglun, Western New England, Junior
2B- David Stevens, Curry, Freshman
3B- Ralph Renzulli, Curry, Senior
SS- Stephen Kefelas, Gordon, Junior
OF- Jamie Dahill, Roger Williams, Senior
OF- Mike Russo, Endicott, Freshman
OF- Aaron Santos, Endicott, Junior
OF- Victor Torres, Eastern Nazarene, Sophomore
P- Brian Hurld, Roger Williams, Senior
P- Steve Oehlschlaeger, Eastern Nazarene, Sophomore
P- Tim Smith, Nichols, Junior

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

PLAYER OF THE YEAR - Rick Vail, Curry
PITCHER OF THE YEAR - Chris Sandini, Wentworth
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR - Matt Fleishman, Western New England
SENIOR SCHOLAR-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - Bryan Calzone, Western New England
COACH OF THE YEAR - Dave Perdios, Curry
TEAM SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD - New England College

[KSCfan]

While i am not putting down sportsmanship in any way because i think its important, dont you think that winning the sportsmanship award is like winning the boobie prize of the conference.  Like um NEC really tough year lets give them this to make them feel better.  Am i off on this one???

[wordsmith]

KSCFan,

My vote would have gone to the CCats-BCats-AmCats of Anna Maria, please refer to my earlier post regarding them.

Funny how two LEC Board veterans are over here on the TCCC board.

NE College - The Pilgrims must be full of 'Thanksgiving' they won something this year.

Word

[KSCfan]

Word more boards to write on means more time talking about baseball and less work.  I follow the CCC as i know a few of the WNEC and RW kids so i like to keep tabs

[wordsmith]

Rodger Dodgers down Nichols 3-0 to advance to semis. I have no idea who plays whom tomorrow until Curry results come in.

Word

[Bill Gorman]

Rodger Dodgers down Nichols 3-0 to advance to semis. I have no idea who plays whom tomorrow until Curry results come in.

Word

Curry 7, Salve Regina 6

(3) Roger Williams at (2) WNEC, (5) Endicott at (1) Curry.  Roger Williams and Curry need to win twice.