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goyard
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 Posted - 03/31/2009 : 13:14:48
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I would agree that I think it was done in good fashion - GL, haven't heard any real complaints at all. I would agree that if things play out like suggested that USTBA created a good situation (Championship opportunity) for more than one classification level. Looking forward to Friday - good luck to all.
So Cal National Elite - same thing as So Cal Armor Natl. Elite - compilations of kids that found a home from about 5 different So Cal teams? Looking forward to see how they show as well. |
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titansx11
106 Posts |
Posted - 03/31/2009 : 13:24:18
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| I think the draws are fairly even except the vipers and stallions. Vipers & stallions are playing a AA team and a team out of Rome that nobody has heard of. Those two teams really got the shaff. Can someone give me any info on the California team? I was told they just pick up all stars from other travel teams and then go play in tournaments. Is this true? |
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greglomax
1031 Posts |
Posted - 03/31/2009 : 13:42:01
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bigdog,
I would say the Sandy Springs Longhorns would take exception to your statement that the Astros got an easier draw than most teams. 
They have proven to be a team not to take lightly.
As for the So Cal team, they appear to be similar to "Boys of Baseball". I am not sure the details about this group but did find some things about the older group (14U, 16U, etc) and they typically are a really good team.
We shall see. Looks fun regardless. |
Edited by - greglomax on 03/31/2009 14:30:00 |
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goyard
217 Posts |
Posted - 03/31/2009 : 14:37:25
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| GL - I have learned that any team taken too lightly might just prove TOO light! |
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bigdog
231 Posts |
Posted - 03/31/2009 : 15:03:36
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Greg,
aside from the Sandy Springs Longhorns who have been playing good baseball...you have to admit you like your draw a whole lot better that having one that plays the Vipers, Bulldogs or Stallions in a pool game. The Rage and the PTB Hurricanes got a terrible "draw" |
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scottwill311
52 Posts |
Posted - 03/31/2009 : 17:23:06
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Mommobee,
Going out on a limb and predicting the Astros,Vipers, and Bulldogs to rise up and play well! Did you forget about the Atl.Super NIT semi-finalists Prospot Fitness? Not to mention the SS Longhorns,they have proven to hang with the top teams. |
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ingasven
120 Posts |
Posted - 04/01/2009 : 08:53:09
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Better change my guesses now that the pools are actually out. On another small note, Columnist, you missed the "?" I put next to Kennesaw & Longhorns when you copied my predictions for Slugfest...where were your stabs at who would win?
Since everyone moves on in this tournament into one division or another I think instead of making a guess at who might go further than anticipated I'll pick my sleeper to sneak into the Ultimate Division and maybe create some excitement once there.....Combat (I don't think Seminoles or Hobgood would be a sleeper pick).
Good Luck to everyone this weekend....
Titansx11,
We play Saturday @ 11:15 & 3:45...Tourney definitely has different teams to see, but none of the FL powerhouses are there (good thing to be honest). Keep me updated with the games at EC & I'll let you know how it goes in the swamp. |
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greglomax
1031 Posts |
Posted - 04/01/2009 : 10:21:50
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Personally (not speaking for the team, just myself) I would have preferred the director had allowed teams to designate whether they wanted to play for the Ultimate division or not. If so, they all would be grouped together and would play pool games to seed out for elimination play. Under that circumstance I would have no issue playing the Vipers, Bulldogs, or Stallions in pool play.
Then take the other teams and let them play pool games to determine which ones go to the American Division and which go to the National division.
It can be a big difference between the teams trying to get in the Ultimate division and the ones that will end up in the National division. |
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Dr. Old School
314 Posts |
Posted - 04/01/2009 : 10:29:42
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Mommabee,
Given the schedule, the Vipers and Stallions have the best chance of getting the #1 and #2 seeds in the Ultimate division because it will probably require not giving up any runs and scoring a bunch. (Not to take anything away from the teams they will be playing). The #1 seed puts you in the semi finals due to having a bye the first round. Not to mention it puts you on the opposite side of the bracket from the #2 and #3 seed. However, with this group, getting the #4 seed in that semi game might not be a walk in the park either.
Bulldog Baseball and the Astros have at least one opponent each that may score some runs on them.
We shall see. Unless someone has a crystal ball, this is all hypothetical anyway. But fun none-the-less. |
Edited by - Dr. Old School on 04/01/2009 10:49:37 |
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kehndog
88 Posts |
Posted - 04/01/2009 : 13:47:58
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| Regarding USTBA Ultimate/American/National splits, it appears that it is solely based on the number of teams in each tournament age bracket. Check the 14U schedule and brackets for this weekend ... only 7 teams means only two brackets (American & National). The teams include EC Astros, EC Braves, and Georgia Prospects, but there is no Ultimate bracket. Pure speculation. |
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goyard
217 Posts |
Posted - 04/02/2009 : 08:12:50
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Greg - You did go put the field Tarps out Right?????!!!!! Remember, both SP and ECB!  |
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greglomax
1031 Posts |
Posted - 04/02/2009 : 09:17:11
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| Darn, I knew I was forgetting something. Anyone got 2 tons of kitty litter and a huge wet/dry shop vac? |
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titansx11
106 Posts |
Posted - 04/02/2009 : 17:33:23
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| If anyone is interested the So. Cal. National Travel Team is practicing tomorrow at S.P. 5-7 p.m. |
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hardballer22
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Posted - 04/02/2009 : 19:09:32
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| to the guy who has not heard of the rome rage i have info. The Rome Rage were the north georgia titans last year which one ustba state. they have very great pitching and there hitting is amazing averaging 10 runs a game in there last tourney which they got second place too by only loosing one game and it was to a 14 and 15 year old team. Look out for this rage team they are no joke |
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goyard
217 Posts |
Posted - 04/03/2009 : 09:08:42
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| Hardballer22 - wasn't that guy... but thanks, we have the Rome Rage 1st up. Sounds like our boys better get ready to play some good ball tonight based on your assessment(hoping we get the games played tonight)! Much prefer a scrappin' game |
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titansx11
106 Posts |
Posted - 04/03/2009 : 09:37:04
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| Hardballer22, what tournament was it that they finished 2nd to a 14-15 yr old team? I have never heard of the North Ga Titans either. I look forward to watching them play. I know they got the toughest draw in the tournament. Good luck. |
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Dr. Old School
314 Posts |
Posted - 04/03/2009 : 09:37:33
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hardballer,
I would recommend anyone not take their opponents lightly. We all know that not being known does not make you an unworthy opponent.
Just for some insight, what all teams played in the USTBA State? I don't seem to be able to find USTBA's tournament history from the website.
Also, which 14 and 15 year old team did they lose to?
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greglomax
1031 Posts |
Posted - 04/03/2009 : 09:43:46
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Hardballer22,
Was that the National, American, or Ultimate State they won?
Just wondering if they had a state tournament for each last year or whether it was just a State tournament for USTBA in general. |
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goyard
217 Posts |
Posted - 04/03/2009 : 10:44:55
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| Lomax - just 25 posts away from Inga & others awarding you with your TBS subscription for your 1000th post - oooops, now it's just 24 away |
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loveforthegame25
448 Posts |
Posted - 04/03/2009 : 13:05:06
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| FW are you sending someone to watch them practice, if so let me know what you find out, maybe we both can beat them...... TW |
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titansx11
106 Posts |
Posted - 04/03/2009 : 14:37:37
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| We are sending a coach. I will get with you after the gmae and give you our info. Not sure how much we can tell in a practice. From what has been told to me is they pick up players from several states and just come play. I assume they are trying to have practice to see where everyone fits in. C-ya in a few hrs. |
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hardballer22
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Posted - 04/03/2009 : 16:07:37
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| um i dont know what state they one but they lost to the cartersville canes 14 and 15 year old team in that bpa march to rome tourney. i think they have a pretty good chance this weekend to atleast win the national tourney, i dont see them winning the ultimate though. but we will see |
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goyard
217 Posts |
Posted - 04/04/2009 : 22:38:26
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| going into bracket play now...any real shockers??? |
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Dr. Old School
314 Posts |
Posted - 04/04/2009 : 23:42:20
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| The only surprises in the 13U was Bulldog Baseball going 0-2. Everyone else seemed to land about where expected. Hobgood Heat got a good spot, but unfortunately have an opponent of either Bulldog Baseball or Southwest Express. Either will be a tough game. |
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loveforthegame25
448 Posts |
Posted - 04/05/2009 : 21:15:58
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| anyone know who won the Bulldog Longhorn game? |
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USTBA Tourney at ECB
