Yet it still is subjective…..we all know that.The NCAA rule is barrel of bat crossing the front hip.It ended up being a critical call because he did execute the pitch and I have seen less checks called strikes.When I saw it live I didn't think he went. It was close but right on the border in real time. In slow motion you could tell he went but at regular speed it was iffy and I could see it go either way.Still sticks out as the biggest blown call. It was absolutely a strike (showed full intent to swing and did not hold up) and the game was over.
I know you know but these happen dozens of times throughout a game. Of course this one is gonna get scrutiny but I just don't see it as egregious of a missed call as others. Yes it ends the game but at full speed it's a coin flip to me. Still had him down with two strikes and didn't execute the next pitch. Sucks but there is more to a game then one call.
Yes it’s a judgement call. There is no actual imaginary line of where the bat needs to cross.
I just hate seeing a season end because of a clear intent to swing on a blown third strike call.
But that’s baseball.
FSU baseball. Just incredible year after year. 3 run lead in the 9th with 2 outs and still lost.Beavers with a sweet comeback. Again.
Nice, beavers.Beavers with a sweet comeback. Again.
Looking forward to tonights game. Should be a good one.FSU baseball. Just incredible year after year. 3 run lead in the 9th with 2 outs and still lost.Beavers with a sweet comeback. Again.
Bracket 1:
Coastal Carolina (Sun Belt) vs.
Arizona (Big 12)
Oregon State (Ind.) vs.
Louisville (ACC)
Bracket 2:
UCLA (Big 10) vs.
Murray State (MVC)
Arkansas (SEC) vs.
LSU (SEC)
Hard to not root for the Racers or Chanticleers. OSU currently being independent would be a good story also.
Goss is a great atmosphere to watch some high level baseball for sure.Never been to a baseball game in Corvallis, but it sure looks like a great time. The stadium sits right on campus, right near the train tracks so you get great visuals, audibles, all the vibes. When the weather is nice, that's got to be an outstanding evening of fun.
Go Beavs!
I was there for the epic 2007 matchup between the Beavers and the Eaters (UC Irvine). The shirts being sold that year were awesome for the semi-final matchup between the two. Dang I really need to get back but I am sure it is a much different atmosphere being away from Rosenblatt. I was lucky enough to go three times (2001, 2007, and 2009) but haven't been to the new stadium.Nice, beavers.Beavers with a sweet comeback. Again.
I was there for the epic 2007 matchup between the Beavers and the Eaters (UC Irvine). The shirts being sold that year were awesome for the semi-final matchup between the two. Dang I really need to get back but I am sure it is a much different atmosphere being away from Rosenblatt. I was lucky enough to go three times (2001, 2007, and 2009) but haven't been to the new stadium.Nice, beavers.Beavers with a sweet comeback. Again.
pretty close. take out the baseball and just put the vs between the mascots. There were Eater shirts everywhere but when this matchup happened the shirt guys got on it fast.I'm picturing
BEAVER
Baseball
v
EATERS
Baseball
It's definitely a lot more corporate than it used to be at the Blat. Hasn't almost every sport gone this way? Still some great tailgating and atmosphere outside around the stadium though. I should make it to at least 2 games this year.haven't been to the new stadium.
The best part of the Blat was parking in someone yard a block or two from the stadium for $10 a game. Going back in between games for a sandwich and some beers and then hit up the 2nd game. We parked at the same spot every year we went and it was awesome. Some shade from the trees and got to know a local over the years because we parked in her backyard. She even put out a bucket with some water for a pisser so we didn't have to bother her to use the house. Great times.Still some great tailgating and atmosphere outside around the stadium
In reality it's 64 teams in the tournament. They just whittle down elsewhere before they get to the elite 8 in Omaha. I don't see that format changing.Anyone surprised that there hasn't been any talks about expanding the # of Omaha teams >8 ?
Yep, I understand there is already 64 teams.In reality it's 64 teams in the tournament. They just whittle down elsewhere before they get to the elite 8 in Omaha. I don't see that format changing.Anyone surprised that there hasn't been any talks about expanding the # of Omaha teams >8 ?
Question to the entire group.................we all have seen:
NCAACFP expand from 2 teams --> to BCS 4 teams --> to 12 teams
NCAA: expanded from 64 to 68 teams
but the CWShas remained at 8 teams
Anyone surprised that there hasn't been any talks about expanding the # of Omaha teams >8 ?
I think that is limited by the number of games you can have a day and how you need more days in between games otherwise you burn too much pitching and then games get ugly.But i just figured someone would try to get more teams under the Omaha spotlight (more $$$, etc)
that's certainly a good point about the amount of pitching teams would need for the men's teams.I think that is limited by the number of games you can have a day and how you need more days in between games otherwise you burn too much pitching and then games get ugly.
I think 8 teams is right but I wish they went back to the true double elimination format.
But Softball has always been like that. That is not a new concept and it really is the great equalizer for softball. I think that is not a bad thing. Worse is too many HR's and too close of bases. I would like them to move the fences back 25-30' and the bases by 5-10'.Meanwhile, I think the WCWSis being "Hurt" by the fact that you can ride ONLY 1 pitcher for an entire tournament without ever having to change pitchers (Yes, I'm looking at you Texas Tech $$$)