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PumknHead
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 Posted - 04/19/2010 : 20:56:04
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| Does anyone disagree with USSSA power rankings? |
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baseballready
188 Posts |
Posted - 04/20/2010 : 08:49:21
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| Yep. At least disagree with placement w/in top 10. ECB Longhorns at #4? They might be a top 10 10U team. |
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PumknHead
81 Posts |
Posted - 04/20/2010 : 17:16:19
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| If ECB Longhorns are #1? What about 2-10? |
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youthbaseball
91 Posts |
Posted - 04/20/2010 : 19:15:18
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Originally posted by baseballready
Yep. At least disagree with placement w/in top 10. ECB Longhorns at #4? They might be a top 10 10U team.
why? because they have won almost ever 9u tourney they have played in, got beat in 1st 10u championship 7-6 and got beat in semis this past weekend by VERY good EC braves 10u team. should they be further up or down? They have a 9-1 9u record in USSSA and 5-2 record against 10u's. Forget the other 9u tournaments they won....all of them.
Who does your son play for? |
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And1
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Posted - 04/20/2010 : 20:23:15
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| I dont think the Horns were being disrespected in the comments above. Rather, it was showing how the power rankings are honestly irrelevant and unnecessary. Overall 10U record for 9U Horns is 9-3 with only losses to outstanding Shiloh team and the nationally ranked ECB Braves. Overall record is 29-4. Glad to see they are challenging the boys playing up and not just playing up in AA tourneys but actually playing where some of the best 10's are playing. I spoke to their coach and they certainly acknolwedege that there are very good 9U teams to play, but at this time they are simply challenging their boys to play at a level that will make them more mature, more adept at handling adversity, and building their overall confidence by playing some great 10U squads. I applaud this direction and it is refreshing to see top teams in various age groups not get lured into trophy hunting etc. I also spoke to the 10U ECB Braves coach and he was commenting on how he has provided the 9U horns with a blueprint for how the Braves took this same path last season. Lookout end of this year and next year if the paths mirror each other and the similar results occur |
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baseballnutz
427 Posts |
Posted - 04/20/2010 : 20:58:38
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Yes, I disagree with the power rankings - many very good teams play very few u-trip tournaments. Your topic reads "Mid-Season Top Ten" I can't do 10 but will take a shot at 5.
1. Yard Dogs
2. Longhorns
3. Yankees
4. Chili Dogs
5. OP Sharks
Before anyone jumps me for putting the Yard Dogs #1 here is my logic. They beat the Longhorns each time they played last year and finished the season #1 in GA and the only opportunity they've had to play this year the Longhorns lost in the semi's 10-3 to a PSA team the Yard Dogs beat 10-2 in the finals. Hey it's baseball and I'm sure they will face off sometime soon and we will find out on the field.
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baseballready
188 Posts |
Posted - 04/21/2010 : 08:24:20
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youthbaseball - sorry I was not clear. I think #4 is too low for the 'Horns. From my prior comment, I think they could be a top 10 10U team. While I understand baseballnutz's argument for Yard Dogs, I would place the Longhorns as #1 9U team. Really solid. Power Ranking for them does not capture the dominance of their squad. Again, sorry for any confusion.
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Originally posted by youthbaseball
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Originally posted by baseballready
Yep. At least disagree with placement w/in top 10. ECB Longhorns at #4? They might be a top 10 10U team.
why? because they have won almost ever 9u tourney they have played in, got beat in 1st 10u championship 7-6 and got beat in semis this past weekend by VERY good EC braves 10u team. should they be further up or down? They have a 9-1 9u record in USSSA and 5-2 record against 10u's. Forget the other 9u tournaments they won....all of them.
Who does your son play for?
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ecbinsider
318 Posts |
Posted - 04/21/2010 : 11:05:55
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Until you've beaten the Yard Dogs, I don't think you can say that the Longhorns are #1. You have to beat them for that spot, who's to say the 9U Yard Dogs would have as much success in 10U balls as the longhorns.
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youthbaseball
91 Posts |
Posted - 04/22/2010 : 10:44:07
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Originally posted by baseballready
youthbaseball - sorry I was not clear. I think #4 is too low for the 'Horns. From my prior comment, I think they could be a top 10 10U team. While I understand baseballnutz's argument for Yard Dogs, I would place the Longhorns as #1 9U team. Really solid. Power Ranking for them does not capture the dominance of their squad. Again, sorry for any confusion.
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Originally posted by youthbaseball
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Originally posted by baseballready
Yep. At least disagree with placement w/in top 10. ECB Longhorns at #4? They might be a top 10 10U team.
why? because they have won almost ever 9u tourney they have played in, got beat in 1st 10u championship 7-6 and got beat in semis this past weekend by VERY good EC braves 10u team. should they be further up or down? They have a 9-1 9u record in USSSA and 5-2 record against 10u's. Forget the other 9u tournaments they won....all of them.
Who does your son play for?
Thank Basballinsider, I happen to think that the yard dogs are number one until someone beats them. sorry, I read your first post the wrong way. Thanks for the compliments.
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PumknHead
81 Posts |
Posted - 04/22/2010 : 23:43:06
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My Picks:
1.Ga.Yard Dogs
2.EC Longhorns
3.HomePlate Chilidogs
4.Ga. Blues
5.EC Yankees
6.Oregon Park Sharks
7.Covington Sting
8.Elite Gamers Red
9.Atlanta Blue Jays
10.Georgia Braves AA |
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youthbaseball
91 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2010 : 01:49:30
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Originally posted by And1
I dont think the Horns were being disrespected in the comments above. Rather, it was showing how the power rankings are honestly irrelevant and unnecessary. Overall 10U record for 9U Horns is 9-3 with only losses to outstanding Shiloh team and the nationally ranked ECB Braves. Overall record is 29-4. Glad to see they are challenging the boys playing up and not just playing up in AA tourneys but actually playing where some of the best 10's are playing. I spoke to their coach and they certainly acknolwedege that there are very good 9U teams to play, but at this time they are simply challenging their boys to play at a level that will make them more mature, more adept at handling adversity, and building their overall confidence by playing some great 10U squads. I applaud this direction and it is refreshing to see top teams in various age groups not get lured into trophy hunting etc. I also spoke to the 10U ECB Braves coach and he was commenting on how he has provided the 9U horns with a blueprint for how the Braves took this same path last season. Lookout end of this year and next year if the paths mirror each other and the similar results occur
And1-I dont either after reading again. The 10u Braves we played this past weekend were VERY strong. Great kids, coaches, and parents. Yes I agree-Coach Lobus(and other coaches) are doing a great job challenging these horns. They are having a great time and winning a bunch of games while learning great fundamentals. We are trying to model ourselves after the 10u braves, 11u bandits, and 12u astros. It should make for a great season when they face off against Yard Dogs, Yankees, and others during the rest of season..Thanks for comments..keep posting. |
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baseballnutz
427 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2010 : 14:05:28
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| I think the Mill Creek team should be in the top ten. That team can hit! |
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TAZ980002
831 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2010 : 23:23:51
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| Mill Creek played in the Forsyth County Slugfest and the Triple Crown Back to School Brawl. Didn't do too bad in the TC tourney but couldn't overcome a bad inning against the ECB Yankees and lost 10-13 in the semi's to them. |
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baseballnutz
427 Posts |
Posted - 04/24/2010 : 00:09:11
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| Last week at the Triple Crown, played the Yankees tough in the semi's (13-10)and beat a good Kennesaw team in pool play (9-1). |
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youthbaseball
91 Posts |
Posted - 04/24/2010 : 01:44:25
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Originally posted by baseballnutz
I think the Mill Creek team should be in the top ten. That team can hit!
The horns have not seen them in any tournaments. Where are they playing? Have they won a tournament yet? |
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touchemall
145 Posts |
Posted - 04/24/2010 : 11:33:46
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| Then why are they (Mill Creek) still rated AA? By now they should have been moved up to AAA. I agree they are good but why the AA rating? |
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baseballnutz
427 Posts |
Posted - 04/26/2010 : 11:50:14
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| I believe at 9U the coaches rate themselves at the start of the season when they submit their team. I don't know if a team is re-classed based on performace at this age. Maybe someone can add. |
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TAZ980002
831 Posts |
Posted - 04/26/2010 : 13:31:18
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Originally posted by youthbaseball
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Originally posted by baseballnutz
I think the Mill Creek team should be in the top ten. That team can hit!
The horns have not seen them in any tournaments. Where are they playing? Have they won a tournament yet?
Yes, they have won 3 out of 5 entered, mostly AA tournaments as they are classified. |
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TAZ980002
831 Posts |
Posted - 04/26/2010 : 15:05:58
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Originally posted by touchemall
Then why are they (Mill Creek) still rated AA? By now they should have been moved up to AAA. I agree they are good but why the AA rating?
There is no AAA in 9u. The next step "up" from 9aa is 9u. I'm not sure why USSSA does this but that's how it is. |
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TAZ980002
831 Posts |
Posted - 04/26/2010 : 16:01:54
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Originally posted by baseballnutz
I believe at 9U the coaches rate themselves at the start of the season when they submit their team. I don't know if a team is re-classed based on performace at this age. Maybe someone can add.
Unless you are an ECB powerhouse, I think it's hard to know what kind of team you are going to have, especially at 9u. The coaching for the Hawks team is excellent, the hitting is very good, the defense definitely above average. No shut down pitchers on board. Those can be a huge advantage at 9u along with a great catcher. I haven't seen the Longhorns play yet but I'm sure they have both to achieve the success they have at 10u.
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youthbaseball
91 Posts |
Posted - 04/27/2010 : 00:58:05
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Bandit_Hawk-You know the respect we have for your 11u team from the 12u Astros. This team is made up of sibblings from that team and many more. They are agood team that can compete at 9u and 10u. we hope to play in a tournament where all the teams listed above will be there as well. Until then it is all about who plays best wherever they are playing. Is there a chance to get them all together to play in one tournament???? we are up for it. lets play ball. I would like nothing more than the best records of Ga and Fla could square it off. it would be fun.
Comgrats to Yard Dogs so far this season. seems like you are doing it correctly. |
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TAZ980002
831 Posts |
Posted - 04/27/2010 : 09:37:48
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| YB, I would like to see them all together too. I'm not saying that our Hawks have what it takes to bring down a giant like the Horns or Yard Dogs but I'm pretty sure we can give them a good game. |
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wareagle
324 Posts |
Posted - 04/27/2010 : 14:39:40
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New member, have been reading posts for a few months and thought I would join in. My sons team was mentioned in the top ten and I/We appreciate yall's vote. We have some talented boys but they still need to gain confidence in each other as a team, its coming.
I have wanted to see the Yard Dogs, Longhorns and others on the list play but have not had the chance. What makes them so superior to other teams? Star pitchers,pitching depth, power hitting, consistency? Probably all of the above, but is there anything specific that makes them better than the competition?
Just noticed that the Longhorns avg allowing 2.3 runs and the yard dogs I think was 4.3. If pitchers can hold good teams to these avg's you don't have to score many runs to win. but they also score plenty of runs.
Just curious??
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the Guru
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Posted - 05/03/2010 : 09:07:14
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| Congratulations to the 9under Yard Dogs this weekend.. They along with Oregon park were invited to participate in the 10 under Red Swain Classic in Atlanta. The Yard Dogs did very well playing and beating all 10 under teams that they played. Oregon Park as well have a very nice team. Very fiesty and never give up. I must say there is a BIG difference from the 9's and 10's. They really hit the ball and pitch very well. Again Big Congats to the Yard Dogs |
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MadSkills
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Posted - 05/03/2010 : 10:44:27
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Originally posted by wareagle
New member, have been reading posts for a few months and thought I would join in. My sons team was mentioned in the top ten and I/We appreciate yall's vote. We have some talented boys but they still need to gain confidence in each other as a team, its coming.
I have wanted to see the Yard Dogs, Longhorns and others on the list play but have not had the chance. What makes them so superior to other teams? Star pitchers,pitching depth, power hitting, consistency? Probably all of the above, but is there anything specific that makes them better than the competition?
Just noticed that the Longhorns avg allowing 2.3 runs and the yard dogs I think was 4.3. If pitchers can hold good teams to these avg's you don't have to score many runs to win. but they also score plenty of runs.
Just curious??
The difference is in pitching depth, overall team defense and a strong line up. On one those top teams, their 3rd starter would be most teams #1 and in bracket play that's a great luxury to have. |
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baseballnutz
427 Posts |
Posted - 05/03/2010 : 11:23:32
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Looks like the Yard Dogs and Longhorns may get to square off this weekend, they both are listed as playing in the Triple Crown North Atlanta 9U Open. That 8U Longhorn team is scappy bunch and fun to watch.
1. EAST COBB TITANS--MARIETTA, GA
2. 6-4-3 DP COUGARS--MARIETTA, GA
3. EAST COBB NAVIGATORS--MARIETTA, GA
4. GEORGIA HURRICANES--SMYRNA, GA
5. EAST COBB LONGHORNS (8U)--MARIETTA, GA
6. HARD KNOCK BATS--CUMMING, GA
7. CHEROKEE REDS--CANTON, GA
8. WEST FORSYTH DIAMOND DAWGS--CUMMING, GA
9. SARTA SHARKS--DALLAS, GA
10. GREENVILLE GIANTS--GREENVILLE, SC
11. east cobb longhorns--marietta, ga
12. georgia yard dogs black--decatur, ga
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