BB: Top Teams in West Region

108 Stitches · February 08, 2015, 10:11:35 PM

I will give it a couple of weeks to see how the teams do to make any predictions. Linfield, CLU and Trinity seem like they are solid so far. Concordia looks to be back, Redlands is a bit of a surprise, but not sure about the level of their competition.

The East/Mid West wow

CrashDavisD3 · February 09, 2015, 07:24:31 PM

I will be updatung mine weekly

108 Stitches · February 15, 2015, 08:35:49 AM

Heard yesterday that UTTyler has put in for the West Regional.

Depending on who else has submitted an application, I would guess they have a good shot at it. Beautiful facility and field, would be a great venue.

Jack Parkman · February 15, 2015, 10:14:45 AM

Quote from: 108 Stitches on February 15, 2015, 08:35:49 AM
Heard yesterday that UTTyler has put in for the West Regional.

Depending on who else has submitted an application, I would guess they have a good shot at it. Beautiful facility and field, would be a great venue.

That would be a great place simply because it would be new. Seems like it has been in the same 2 spots over and over (probably not, just what I feel) and this would be a good change. Nobody in the SCIAC will host and Linfield seems to be the only option in the NWC. No idea about the TX schools other than Concordia.

Ralph Turner · February 15, 2015, 11:25:37 PM

Quote from: Jack Parkman on February 15, 2015, 10:14:45 AM
Quote from: 108 Stitches on February 15, 2015, 08:35:49 AM
Heard yesterday that UTTyler has put in for the West Regional.

Depending on who else has submitted an application, I would guess they have a good shot at it. Beautiful facility and field, would be a great venue.

That would be a great place simply because it would be new. Seems like it has been in the same 2 spots over and over (probably not, just what I feel) and this would be a good change. Nobody in the SCIAC will host and Linfield seems to be the only option in the NWC. No idea about the TX schools other than Concordia.

I have not been out there this season, so I don't know if they have proper press box facilities.

Need some help on that.

CrashDavisD3 · February 16, 2015, 12:18:12 AM

Top Teams

NWC - Linfield, Williamette
SCIAC - Cal Lu, Redlands
ASC - Concordia, ETBU
SCAC - Texas Lutheran, Trinity

108 Stitches · February 16, 2015, 09:04:01 AM

Ralph it is an excellent facility with enough seating and a full press box. It should be have the necessary infrastructure to support a Regional, frankly it is as nice as some D1 fields, plus it is a grass field which will be cooler than CTX field. Plenty of hotels and about 1.5 hrs from Dallas/Ft Worth airport.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/uttylerpatriots/sets/72157642492747805/

CAK72B · February 16, 2015, 09:45:53 AM

Could there be some parity showing in the West Region this year. With many of the highly regarded teams already losing some games (Linfield although it was to an NAIA school, Trinity (TX), Concordia (TX), etc.) could this be a year with a couple surprise teams making regionals and/or a World Series appearance.

sportsfan · February 16, 2015, 10:50:39 AM

it's early but looks like Trinity has some injuries and getting the pitching staff set up. It was a tough two days for the Tigers and missing key players is a difference. Trinity has great arms that so far are struggling.

TexasBB · February 16, 2015, 11:18:45 AM

UT Tyler appears to play much better at home. A week ago they dropped 3 in the opening season trip down south loosing to Centennary, TU and TLU .

This past weekend at home the beat TU and won a double header against TLU. They play Centennary again this week. So we will see if the home cooking still prevails.

CrashDavisD3 · February 16, 2015, 01:38:47 PM

Quote from: 108 Stitches on February 16, 2015, 09:04:01 AM
Ralph it is an excellent facility with enough seating and a full press box. It should be have the necessary infrastructure to support a Regional, frankly it is as nice as some D1 fields, plus it is a grass field which will be cooler than CTX field. Plenty of hotels and about 1.5 hrs from Dallas/Ft Worth airport.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/uttylerpatriots/sets/72157642492747805/

I have been to several west regionals(4) and Tyler looks like a nice place to have it. It has never been there that I know of and I think it is a great idea. CTX, Linfield, McMurry, and Chapman are the places that have hosted over the last several years. UTT looks like a very nice place to hold the regional. Got my vote, which does not count for anything.

dp643 · February 17, 2015, 05:26:38 PM

I would love if UMHB could host one of these years. If Tyler is in the running, I dont see why UMHB couldnt be if they wanted the bid.

Dont count out UMHB as a surprise team this year. This was a young team last year that has most of the lineup returning this year. A key addition to look for is Kreece Cooper returning from injury this year. He was a stud on the mound in 2013. Can't wait to see the team kick off the season tonight at TLU.

CrashDavisD3 · February 17, 2015, 10:28:16 PM

Quote from: dp643 on February 17, 2015, 05:26:38 PM
I would love if UMHB could host one of these years. If Tyler is in the running, I dont see why UMHB couldnt be if they wanted the bid.

Dont count out UMHB as a surprise team this year. This was a young team last year that has most of the lineup returning this year. A key addition to look for is Kreece Cooper returning from injury this year. He was a stud on the mound in 2013. Can't wait to see the team kick off the season tonight at TLU.

Another nice looking field http://www.cruathletics.com/galleries/?gallery=188

wildcat11 · February 18, 2015, 05:27:51 PM

Quote from: Jack Parkman on February 15, 2015, 10:14:45 AM
Quote from: 108 Stitches on February 15, 2015, 08:35:49 AM
Heard yesterday that UTTyler has put in for the West Regional.

Depending on who else has submitted an application, I would guess they have a good shot at it. Beautiful facility and field, would be a great venue.

That would be a great place simply because it would be new. Seems like it has been in the same 2 spots over and over (probably not, just what I feel) and this would be a good change. Nobody in the SCIAC will host and Linfield seems to be the only option in the NWC. No idea about the TX schools other than Concordia.

Wouldn't be surprised if it was at Linfield again.

Jack Parkman · February 18, 2015, 06:08:12 PM

Quote from: wildcat11 on February 18, 2015, 05:27:51 PM
Quote from: Jack Parkman on February 15, 2015, 10:14:45 AM
Quote from: 108 Stitches on February 15, 2015, 08:35:49 AM
Heard yesterday that UTTyler has put in for the West Regional.

Depending on who else has submitted an application, I would guess they have a good shot at it. Beautiful facility and field, would be a great venue.

That would be a great place simply because it would be new. Seems like it has been in the same 2 spots over and over (probably not, just what I feel) and this would be a good change. Nobody in the SCIAC will host and Linfield seems to be the only option in the NWC. No idea about the TX schools other than Concordia.

Wouldn't be surprised if it was at Linfield again.

Well, that pretty much makes it official* that it will be in Oregon again.

*It really doesn't but WC11 is a pretty connected guy so I will take my chances on him being correct.