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birdman1981

He was a player in the day................

mack

Quote from: birdman1981 on April 22, 2010, 09:23:49 am
Quote from: mack on April 22, 2010, 09:10:17 am
Quote from: terminator on April 21, 2010, 09:36:43 pm
So would Mack's pig.
Wait, isn't that Mack's pig!

         


Eerie resemblance............................................. :P


Ha,,, maybe when she is 15 years old, or if we didnt keep her on that special pig diet.  My Puumba is a svelte, beautiful, athletic porcine princess,,, and i'll thank you to not liken her to that hideous sow you have posted on here. 

No wonder she tries to bite you when she sees you,,,,,,,,,

Now my feelings are truly hurt; you invite Stat over to your house (a Bryant Hornet, no less) and not me? 

Actually,  Stat was over there when I came home early from a business trip,,,, hmmmmmm,,,,
I just thought he was there to welcome me back,,,,,,,,,

I think I need to have a little talk with Ms. Mack,,, or Puumba

3 Dollar

April 22, 2010, 10:23:17 am #102 Last Edit: April 22, 2010, 10:35:33 am by 3 Dollar
Quote from: stattracker on April 22, 2010, 10:17:54 am
Quote from: birdman1981 on April 22, 2010, 10:07:20 am
         

             Picture taken 1971, Saline County

                       Isn't that Mack ?

Oh no u dint.

Mack and Momma Stat?  Just Aksing!!!!!!!

mack

Quote from: birdman1981 on April 22, 2010, 10:22:41 am
He was a player in the day................


Fo' a fiddy+ year old, I still got the "skilz that kilz"!  Ain't NOBODY on here wants a piece of my H-O-R-S-E game, or if they are 45 or over, a piece of my 1 on 1 action.

I'm just sayin,,,,,,,,,,,,,   

birdman1981

April 22, 2010, 10:36:46 am #104 Last Edit: April 22, 2010, 10:38:24 am by birdman1981
Alas my friend, Viagra is truly a wonderful miracle drug.

Earl is my Hero!!

Quote from: birdman1981 on April 22, 2010, 10:07:20 am
         

             Picture taken 1971, Saline County

                       Isn't that Mack ?

Now that is funny!

Hey, fat chicks need lovin' too...

wildcatdad

Quote from: birdman1981 on April 22, 2010, 10:07:20 am
         

             Picture taken 1971, Saline County

                       Isn't that Mack ?

Which one 00 or 13??

mack

Quote from: 3 Dollar on April 22, 2010, 10:23:17 am
Quote from: stattracker on April 22, 2010, 10:17:54 am
Quote from: birdman1981 on April 22, 2010, 10:07:20 am
         

             Picture taken 1971, Saline County

                       Isn't that Mack ?

Oh no u dint.

Mack and Momma Stat?  Just Aksing!!!!!!!


I was doing those squats that gave me the ability to play up around the rim although only 6' tall.  It was taken seconds before I did a Star Trek, and "boldly went where no man had gone [or wanted to go] before".  I'm still in therapy nearly 40 years later,,, and i don't mean physical therapy.


It was sooooooo dark,,,,,,,,,,,,,

terminator

I'd bet my last dollar that the only rim you got close to was the rim of a beer mug.  :o

mack

Quote from: terminator on April 22, 2010, 01:50:33 pm
I'd bet my last dollar that the only rim you got close to was the rim of a beer mug.  :o


Got you there,,, I have pictures of me dunkin',,, and I don't mean a doughnut ;D ;D ;D

terminator

dang,,,, they didn't even have computers back then, so the picture must be real.....does it show the mini-trampoline you had to aid you?

mack

Quote from: terminator on April 22, 2010, 02:04:18 pm
dang,,,, they didn't even have computers back then, so the picture must be real.....does it show the mini-trampoline you had to aid you?


Nope,,, you can see the whole court,, no mini-tramp, although I have used those and they are fun.

terminator

Now I get it, must have been taken while playing on those 8' goals at Lakewood Lakes!  Peace Out.....holler at you after we blow out MSM.

BBRB

Quote from: wildcatdad on April 22, 2010, 12:42:40 pm
Quote from: birdman1981 on April 22, 2010, 10:07:20 am
          I guess "13" really is an unlucky number

             Picture taken 1971, Saline County

                       Isn't that Mack ?

Which one 00 or 13??

mack

Quote from: terminator on April 22, 2010, 02:06:49 pm
Now I get it, must have been taken while playing on those 8' goals at Lakewood Lakes!  Peace Out.....holler at you after we blow out MSM.


Measured 'em both,,,, The goal by the tennis courts was 10'1", the one by the street was 9'9" and I was dunkin' on it in the 9th. grade.

Valleysports

Mack, ya'll got a game down there tonight?
I'll be at Burns Park this evening!

stattracker

Quote from: Valleysports on April 22, 2010, 03:27:09 pm
Mack, ya'll got a game down there tonight?
I'll be at Burns Park this evening!

They play at Russellville tonight.lol.

blacksox3

Quote from: Earl is my Hero!! on April 21, 2010, 08:11:07 pm
Quote from: blacksox3 on April 21, 2010, 05:22:57 pm
A few tidbits for the Earl. 
1.  How is pitching against conference foes invaluable experience as a FRESHMAN albeit.  Pretty sure she held her own even with the leaping calls.

2.  Bryant features 7 count em' 7 girls w/ BA's well over .300 and with 3 over .400  Their lineup easily is best with NLR's if not better in certain areas.  Would like to hear what the Tiger's lineup is doing 1-9 other than the few yoiu spoke of already to get a better comparison.

3.  Would have to disagree with you as well on the defense of Bryant.  Not near as good defensively this year as last year IMO.  Did hear about the 10+ error game the Tigers have already had.  Bryant may have a better defense than the Tigers, but not the strong point of the team.  Not even close.

Love to hear your reply

1) I do not think you know what that means:

in·val·u·a·ble 
–adjective
beyond calculable or appraisable value; of inestimable worth; priceless: an invaluable art collection; her invaluable assistance.

2) 1 - .523, 2 - .431, 3 - .389, 4 - .508, 5 - .375, 6 - .323, 7 - .340, 8 - .261 The 9-hole swaps between two different players. 18 HRs, 23 3B, 47 2B. That was the latest update I received.

3) Great. You have an opinion too...
   
Better understanding now of invaluable thanks to the Earl.  But would one not think invaluable or reliable pitching as a Freshman against the Central teams of last and this year be not better suited than a Senior who has pitched against the fearless Fort Smith's of the world for the past 3 years???
Sorry Bait.  Not to rain on your parade again.. ;D :-[
Just sayin...

trevster10

Quote from: blacksox3 on April 22, 2010, 08:18:50 pm
Quote from: Earl is my Hero!! on April 21, 2010, 08:11:07 pm
Quote from: blacksox3 on April 21, 2010, 05:22:57 pm
A few tidbits for the Earl. 
1.  How is pitching against conference foes invaluable experience as a FRESHMAN albeit.  Pretty sure she held her own even with the leaping calls.

2.  Bryant features 7 count em' 7 girls w/ BA's well over .300 and with 3 over .400  Their lineup easily is best with NLR's if not better in certain areas.  Would like to hear what the Tiger's lineup is doing 1-9 other than the few yoiu spoke of already to get a better comparison.

3.  Would have to disagree with you as well on the defense of Bryant.  Not near as good defensively this year as last year IMO.  Did hear about the 10+ error game the Tigers have already had.  Bryant may have a better defense than the Tigers, but not the strong point of the team.  Not even close.

Love to hear your reply

1) I do not think you know what that means:

in·val·u·a·ble 
–adjective
beyond calculable or appraisable value; of inestimable worth; priceless: an invaluable art collection; her invaluable assistance.

2) 1 - .523, 2 - .431, 3 - .389, 4 - .508, 5 - .375, 6 - .323, 7 - .340, 8 - .261 The 9-hole swaps between two different players. 18 HRs, 23 3B, 47 2B. That was the latest update I received.

3) Great. You have an opinion too...
   
Better understanding now of invaluable thanks to the Earl.  But would one not think invaluable or reliable pitching as a Freshman against the Central teams of last and this year be not better suited than a Senior who has pitched against the fearless Fort Smith's of the world for the past 3 years???
Sorry Bait.  Not to rain on your parade again.. ;D :-[
Just sayin...

Has pitched? I thought the Earl said she sat and watched the past 3 years?

bobcat81

Is this even still a score thread for this week's games.  Couldn't tell.  I'll post some just in case.

Gm 1
Greenbrier   4
Morrilton     0

Gm 2
Greenbrier   11
Morrilton      7

trevster10

Bryant 15
MSM    2

Taking care of the games that we have to.

Valleysports

Russellville 2
MSM 0

Oh that was Boy's Soccer!  ;D

Mike Love

Quote from: Valleysports on April 22, 2010, 09:47:18 pm
Russellville 2
MSM 0

Oh that was Boy's Soccer!  ;D
::) Is that a sport????

Earl is my Hero!!

Quote from: blacksox3 on April 22, 2010, 08:18:50 pm

Better understanding now of invaluable thanks to the Earl.  But would one not think invaluable or reliable pitching as a Freshman against the Central teams of last and this year be not better suited than a Senior who has pitched against the fearless Fort Smith's of the world for the past 3 years???
Sorry Bait.  Not to rain on your parade again.. ;D :-[
Just sayin...

I'm saying that although she gained invaluable experience as a freshman, IN MY OPINION neither team holds a significant advantage over the other in the area of pitching.

Feel free to share your own well thought out keenful insights into the strengths and weaknesses of whatever teams you feel most qualified to deftly analyze.


Side Note: One so n00bish might spend a moment of introspective thought and consideration before questioning the conclusions of a time tested softball sage such as yours truly, The Official Moron of Fearless Friday, Earl, universally recognized King of the softball board...

trevster10


trevster10

Quote from: Valleysports on April 22, 2010, 09:47:18 pm
Russellville 2
MSM 0

Oh that was Boy's Soccer!  ;D

The Russellville boy's soccer team played MSM's soccer team (all girl school)? I just have a hard time believing that one, haha ;D

stattracker

Quote from: trevster10 on April 22, 2010, 10:22:57 pm
NLR-Russellville score?

NLR 4 Russvegas 1.

Cabot  3   Conway 1. Looks like transfer is pitching well.

trevster10

Quote from: stattracker on April 22, 2010, 10:25:54 pm
Quote from: trevster10 on April 22, 2010, 10:22:57 pm
NLR-Russellville score?

NLR 4 Russvegas 1.

Cabot  3   Conway 1. Looks like transfer is pitching well.

So now Conway>Bentonville, too?

Two games closer than what I was thinking. Bryant better not take Conway lightly either, it seems. And I guess the Van Buren-Central game is to be played sometime this weekend?

WonderBoy17

Quote from: bobcat81 on April 22, 2010, 09:24:58 pm
Is this even still a score thread for this week's games.  Couldn't tell.  I'll post some just in case.

Gm 1
Greenbrier   4
Morrilton     0

Gm 2
Greenbrier   11
Morrilton      7




Close games there?  Did New pitch both games?

stattracker

Quote from: trevster10 on April 22, 2010, 10:30:20 pm
Quote from: stattracker on April 22, 2010, 10:25:54 pm
Quote from: trevster10 on April 22, 2010, 10:22:57 pm
NLR-Russellville score?

NLR 4 Russvegas 1.

Cabot  3   Conway 1. Looks like transfer is pitching well.

So now Conway>Bentonville, too?

Two games closer than what I was thinking. Bryant better not take Conway lightly either, it seems. And I guess the Van Buren-Central game is to be played sometime this weekend?

VB and Cebtral are scheduled for tomorrow night. I thought they played a DH earlier in the season. Even if they are supposed toplay tomorrow I think it may be safe to say that game ain happening.

Earl is my Hero!!

Quote from: stattracker on April 22, 2010, 10:34:07 pm
VB and Cebtral are scheduled for tomorrow night. I thought they played a DH earlier in the season. Even if they are supposed toplay tomorrow I think it may be safe to say that game ain happening.

And you guys give TT a hard time about his spelling...

wildcatdad

Har-Ber     4
Bentonville 1

Great job Hanna Bender 12 K's.  There are too many good things to say about our Wildcats..It would take all night.  Both teams played almost perfect softball.  We simply out hit them.  Great job B-rod,DD,Chan.   They lead the team by example.  The better team won.  One more thing.. I am very impressed with the entire Tiger nation.  Starting from the top.  Kent Early, total class act. I was very impressed with his professionalism.  His players were also very respectfull and well disciplined.   T.T. Way to nut up and come over.  Luv you man.  You too Spuds.

trevster10

Quote from: Earl is my Hero!! on April 22, 2010, 10:42:37 pm
Quote from: stattracker on April 22, 2010, 10:34:07 pm
VB and Cebtral are scheduled for tomorrow night. I thought they played a DH earlier in the season. Even if they are supposed toplay tomorrow I think it may be safe to say that game ain happening.

And you guys give TT a hard time about his spelling...

I was gonna tell him that I thought it was a little early in the week to be drinking, but eventually decided against it.  ;D

stattracker

Quote from: Earl is my Hero!! on April 22, 2010, 10:42:37 pm
Quote from: stattracker on April 22, 2010, 10:34:07 pm
VB and Cebtral are scheduled for tomorrow night. I thought they played a DH earlier in the season. Even if they are supposed toplay tomorrow I think it may be safe to say that game ain happening.

And you guys give TT a hard time about his spelling...

I can't help my computer is in my room. My wife is asleep and the light is off. I have only the TV for light. I did not use spell check on that post. I hardly use spell check. If you look, they are honest mistakes with the "b" and "n" right next to each other. There is a big difference in making honest mistakes and not being able to do it at all. ;D

stattracker

Quote from: wildcatdad on April 22, 2010, 10:45:19 pm
Har-Ber     4
Bentonville 1

Great job Hanna Bender 12 K's.  There are too many good things to say about our Wildcats..It would take all night.  Both teams played almost perfect softball.  We simply out hit them.  Great job B-rod,DD,Chan.   They lead the team by example.  The better team won.  One more thing.. I am very impressed with the entire Tiger nation.  Starting from the top.  Kent Early, total class act. I was very impressed with his professionalism.  His players were also very respectfull and well disciplined.   T.T. Way to nut up and come over.  Luv you man.  You too Spuds.

Will he do it on here? Come on TT.

blacksox3

Quote from: Earl is my Hero!! on April 22, 2010, 10:15:06 pm
Quote from: blacksox3 on April 22, 2010, 08:18:50 pm

Better understanding now of invaluable thanks to the Earl.  But would one not think invaluable or reliable pitching as a Freshman against the Central teams of last and this year be not better suited than a Senior who has pitched against the fearless Fort Smith's of the world for the past 3 years???
Sorry Bait.  Not to rain on your parade again.. ;D :-[
Just sayin...

I'm saying that although she gained invaluable experience as a freshman, IN MY OPINION neither team holds a significant advantage over the other in the area of pitching.

Feel free to share your own well thought out keenful insights into the strengths and weaknesses of whatever teams you feel most qualified to deftly analyze.


Side Note: One so n00bish might spend a moment of introspective thought and consideration before questioning the conclusions of a time tested softball sage such as yours truly, The Official Moron of Fearless Friday, Earl, universally recognized King of the softball board...
No need in being a nOOb to question your thoughts HERO!! HAHA You may be the "Squire" of the softball board, but as an ump, well now we'll save those for the elites here of the Central conference. ;D

blacksox3

Quote from: Earl is my Hero!! on April 22, 2010, 10:15:06 pm
Quote from: blacksox3 on April 22, 2010, 08:18:50 pm

Better understanding now of invaluable thanks to the Earl.  But would one not think invaluable or reliable pitching as a Freshman against the Central teams of last and this year be not better suited than a Senior who has pitched against the fearless Fort Smith's of the world for the past 3 years???
Sorry Bait.  Not to rain on your parade again.. ;D :-[
Just sayin...

I'm saying that although she gained invaluable experience as a freshman, IN MY OPINION neither team holds a significant advantage over the other in the area of pitching.

Feel free to share your own well thought out keenful insights into the strengths and weaknesses of whatever teams you feel most qualified to deftly analyze.


Side Note: One so n00bish might spend a moment of introspective thought and consideration before questioning the conclusions of a time tested softball sage such as yours truly, The Official Moron of Fearless Friday, Earl, universally recognized King of the softball board...
So of those 5 losses the Tigers have now, how many were w/ said pitcher on the bump??  Including the blowouts now!! ;D Said pitcher for Bryant has only lost one game although 2 errors and a badly misplayed ball leading to a three run double cost her the only loss of the season w/ her on the bump.  Still would have to give more than a slight advantage to Bryant.

Earl is my Hero!!

Quote from: blacksox3 on April 23, 2010, 07:12:36 am
So of those 5 losses the Tigers have now, how many were w/ said pitcher on the bump??  Including the blowouts now!! ;D Said pitcher for Bryant has only lost one game although 2 errors and a badly misplayed ball leading to a three run double cost her the only loss of the season w/ her on the bump.  Still would have to give more than a slight advantage to Bryant.

Again, that is your opinion. You are welcome to it.

I would submit that your contentions on pitching superiority are based more on overall team performance than just pure pitching prowess. If you look closely at my analysis, my discussion was limited strictly to the two starting pitchers. Further, you will see that I clearly gave the DEFENSIVE edge to Bryant - an element you have included in your pitching discussion.

I could easily rationalize each of Bentonville's losses and place the blame squarely on defensive lapses, but that was not the purpose of my discourse. My goal was to give an intelligent breakdown of the relative strengths of each team based upon my direct observations. Have you personaly seen Bentonville play or is your opinion based solely upon rumor and innuendo?

Quote from: blacksox3 on April 23, 2010, 01:30:26 am
No need in being a nOOb to question your thoughts HERO!! HAHA You may be the "Squire" of the softball board, but as an ump, well now we'll save those for the elites here of the Central conference. ;D

Not quite sure what you are trying to say here. Your insults are even more poorly conceived, constructed, and communicated as your overall game analysis...

mack

Quote from: blacksox3 on April 23, 2010, 07:12:36 am
Quote from: Earl is my Hero!! on April 22, 2010, 10:15:06 pm
Quote from: blacksox3 on April 22, 2010, 08:18:50 pm

Better understanding now of invaluable thanks to the Earl.  But would one not think invaluable or reliable pitching as a Freshman against the Central teams of last and this year be not better suited than a Senior who has pitched against the fearless Fort Smith's of the world for the past 3 years???
Sorry Bait.  Not to rain on your parade again.. ;D :-[
Just sayin...

I'm saying that although she gained invaluable experience as a freshman, IN MY OPINION neither team holds a significant advantage over the other in the area of pitching.

Feel free to share your own well thought out keenful insights into the strengths and weaknesses of whatever teams you feel most qualified to deftly analyze.


Side Note: One so n00bish might spend a moment of introspective thought and consideration before questioning the conclusions of a time tested softball sage such as yours truly, The Official Moron of Fearless Friday, Earl, universally recognized King of the softball board...
So of those 5 losses the Tigers have now, how many were w/ said pitcher on the bump??  Including the blowouts now!! ;D Said pitcher for Bryant has only lost one game although 2 errors and a badly misplayed ball leading to a three run double cost her the only loss of the season w/ her on the bump.  Still would have to give more than a slight advantage to Bryant.


There does not seem to be a dominant pitcher in all of 7A this year.  After seeing the young lady from Bryant, and the girl from Bentonville, pitching is a toss-up.  Both have decent movement, but don't have the top end of the register to blow it by anyone.  Both teams should expect other teams to hit the ball. 

BBRB

Quote from: mack on April 23, 2010, 08:57:14 am
Quote from: blacksox3 on April 23, 2010, 07:12:36 am
Quote from: Earl is my Hero!! on April 22, 2010, 10:15:06 pm
Quote from: blacksox3 on April 22, 2010, 08:18:50 pm

Better understanding now of invaluable thanks to the Earl.  But would one not think invaluable or reliable pitching as a Freshman against the Central teams of last and this year be not better suited than a Senior who has pitched against the fearless Fort Smith's of the world for the past 3 years???
Sorry Bait.  Not to rain on your parade again.. ;D :-[
Just sayin...

I'm saying that although she gained invaluable experience as a freshman, IN MY OPINION neither team holds a significant advantage over the other in the area of pitching.

Feel free to share your own well thought out keenful insights into the strengths and weaknesses of whatever teams you feel most qualified to deftly analyze.


Side Note: One so n00bish might spend a moment of introspective thought and consideration before questioning the conclusions of a time tested softball sage such as yours truly, The Official Moron of Fearless Friday, Earl, universally recognized King of the softball board...
So of those 5 losses the Tigers have now, how many were w/ said pitcher on the bump??  Including the blowouts now!! ;D Said pitcher for Bryant has only lost one game although 2 errors and a badly misplayed ball leading to a three run double cost her the only loss of the season w/ her on the bump.  Still would have to give more than a slight advantage to Bryant.


There does not seem to be a dominant pitcher in all of 7A this year.  After seeing the young lady from Bryant, and the girl from Bentonville, pitching is a toss-up.  Both have decent movement, but don't have the top end of the register to blow it by anyone.  Both teams should expect other teams to hit the ball. 
Maybe the lack "blow by" is just the extra 3 feet

mack

Quote from: BBRB on April 23, 2010, 09:50:30 am
Quote from: mack on April 23, 2010, 08:57:14 am
Quote from: blacksox3 on April 23, 2010, 07:12:36 am
Quote from: Earl is my Hero!! on April 22, 2010, 10:15:06 pm
Quote from: blacksox3 on April 22, 2010, 08:18:50 pm

Better understanding now of invaluable thanks to the Earl.  But would one not think invaluable or reliable pitching as a Freshman against the Central teams of last and this year be not better suited than a Senior who has pitched against the fearless Fort Smith's of the world for the past 3 years???
Sorry Bait.  Not to rain on your parade again.. ;D :-[
Just sayin...

I'm saying that although she gained invaluable experience as a freshman, IN MY OPINION neither team holds a significant advantage over the other in the area of pitching.

Feel free to share your own well thought out keenful insights into the strengths and weaknesses of whatever teams you feel most qualified to deftly analyze.


Side Note: One so n00bish might spend a moment of introspective thought and consideration before questioning the conclusions of a time tested softball sage such as yours truly, The Official Moron of Fearless Friday, Earl, universally recognized King of the softball board...
So of those 5 losses the Tigers have now, how many were w/ said pitcher on the bump??  Including the blowouts now!! ;D Said pitcher for Bryant has only lost one game although 2 errors and a badly misplayed ball leading to a three run double cost her the only loss of the season w/ her on the bump.  Still would have to give more than a slight advantage to Bryant.


There does not seem to be a dominant pitcher in all of 7A this year.  After seeing the young lady from Bryant, and the girl from Bentonville, pitching is a toss-up.  Both have decent movement, but don't have the top end of the register to blow it by anyone.  Both teams should expect other teams to hit the ball. 
Maybe the lack "blow by" is just the extra 3 feet


Perhaps.  I guess 55 at 40 is blow by for some hitters, but 55 at 43 is " oh boy, oh boy, oh boy,,,, I'm gonna tag this pitcher,,,,,,,,,,,, for good hitters.  There's gotta be something in the change to 43".  There's a heck of a lot more scoring this year.

Earl is my Hero!!


I agree. Just that little extra reaction time batters get from 43' seems to be making a difference. Now, if a pitcher is moving the ball well on a given night, that can make a difference as well in the other direction...

blacksox3

April 23, 2010, 12:35:53 pm #142 Last Edit: April 23, 2010, 12:42:55 pm by blacksox3
No, they are not based on overall team performance.  One could argue, which I am, that Bryant's schedule to date has been tougher than that of the Bentonville's.  In that analysis to come out ahead on all but 1 against the defending state champs (NLR), I feel she has been better on the mound than the lady from B-ville.  Granted you gave a breakdown of each category but had B-ville's pitcher not allowed the ball to be hit all over the field in some of the game's where her defense let her down and cost them a few games, then I feel they may be more of equality.  Yes you did give the defensive edge to Bryant, but you also said that is their strongpoint, which by most I know would say that is definitely not true.

Isn't the point of Fearless Friday based upon rumor and innuendo??

Personaly?? Come now Earl, for the MORON that should be easily corrected.

Just know that the umps in last years state championship game were from the Central conference when all games played for state were in the West.  Not sure if it rotates or not, just asking.

Earl is my Hero!!

Quote from: blacksox3 on April 23, 2010, 12:35:53 pm
Just know that the umps in last years state championship game were from the Central conference when all games played for state were in the West.  Not sure if it rotates or not, just asking.

No, it doesn't rotate. When it comes to umpire assignments for softball, Don Brodell has abdicated his decision making authority to the softball umpires from the Central. No surprise that the same umpires from the Central end up calling 7A and 6A state every year.

Assignments have not been made for this year, but I will bet you $1,000 I can name the officials that will call 7A and 6A next month. I will also bet you Mike Love can do the same.

Last year the guys from the Central knew where they were going in March, but the AOA doesn't even send out the forms until late April. Explain to me how that happens. Nevermind, I already know.

What do you think Mike Love? Care to guess name the umpires for each classification (7A & 6A)?

On a side note, Don Brodell assured me just a few weeks ago that he was going to make some changes. I'm not holding my breath...


blacksox3

April 23, 2010, 01:05:50 pm #144 Last Edit: April 23, 2010, 01:07:23 pm by blacksox3
Maybe the hand of GOD will reach down to the Earl and annoint him with the power of UIC in calling the State Championship game this year.  Good luck!!

We'll all have to be there for that!!  But we'll also be there for a rematch of last years game too.

Earl is my Hero!!

Quote from: blacksox3 on April 23, 2010, 01:05:50 pm
Maybe the hand of GOD will reach down to the Earl and annoint him with the power of UIC in calling the State Championship game this year.  Good luck!!

We'll all have to be there for that!!  But we'll also be there for a rematch of last years game too.

Bryant fans don't want me anywhere near that game. No Lovely Ladies Leaping on my field...


blacksox3

Quote from: Earl is my Hero!! on April 23, 2010, 01:15:37 pm
Quote from: blacksox3 on April 23, 2010, 01:05:50 pm
Maybe the hand of GOD will reach down to the Earl and annoint him with the power of UIC in calling the State Championship game this year.  Good luck!!

We'll all have to be there for that!!  But we'll also be there for a rematch of last years game too.

Bryant fans don't want me anywhere near that game. No Lovely Ladies Leaping on my field...


Think she's improved on the leaping, right.  At least the games I've seen. You even called one game this year of Bryant's.  I don't remember an IP for leaping in that game, at least not near as many as last year.  It's been a while for me to remember that game though.

stattracker

Quote from: Earl is my Hero!! on April 23, 2010, 01:15:37 pm
Quote from: blacksox3 on April 23, 2010, 01:05:50 pm
Maybe the hand of GOD will reach down to the Earl and annoint him with the power of UIC in calling the State Championship game this year.  Good luck!!

We'll all have to be there for that!!  But we'll also be there for a rematch of last years game too.

Bryant fans don't want me anywhere near that game. No Lovely Ladies Leaping on my field...



Quote from: blacksox3 on April 23, 2010, 01:29:04 pm<br />
Quote from: Earl is my Hero!! on April 23, 2010, 01:15:37 pm<br />
Quote from: blacksox3 on April 23, 2010, 01:05:50 pm<br />Maybe the hand of GOD will reach down to the Earl and annoint him with the power of <b><font size="3" class="bbc_size"><font size="2" class="bbc_size">UIC</font></font></b> in calling the State Championship game this year.  Good luck!!<br /><br />We'll all have to be there for that!!  But we'll also be there for a rematch of last years game too.<br />
<br /><br />Bryant fans don't want me anywhere near that game. No <b><i>Lovely Ladies Leaping</i></b> on my field...<br /><br /><br />
<br />Think she's improved on the leaping, right.  At least the games I've seen. You even called one game this year of Bryant's.  I don't remember an IP for leaping in that game, at least not near as many as last year.  It's been a while for me to remember that game though.<br />

That "lovely young lady" has improved a lot. She is to be commended for her work ethic and not constantly condemned on here for the past. She has put so much work into it and she does care about her performance on the field, as she knows the team relies on her and she relies on her team mates. She has had some called on her this year, but so have a lot of others. I would take her and our other one over any in the state in a heart beat and wouldn't hesitate to answer that in public either..

I recall hearing about a game where there was 81 illegal pitches called in one game. Is it true that umpires were told to calm that down and only call it if it was "completely obvious"? Just asking. That could explain the description we were give in Van Buren by the field umpire that the foot could be a certain distance but when it got higher than that it was illegal. REALLY? He even gestured and gave approximate distance with his fingers.

There is a bigger infraction going on now more than leaping. That is going outside the width of the pitching plate. I ain't talking half of the foot. I am talking about the whole body a foot outside of the pitchers plate. I have seen it from more than half a dozen pitchers this year and it only called once.


Yes, Earl did call a Bryant game this year with the 'lovely young lady" pitching and not a single Illegal Pitch was called in that game. I think he did a good job. I don't think there were even any infractions in that game to be called to be honest.

Earl is my Hero!!

April 23, 2010, 02:10:40 pm #148 Last Edit: April 23, 2010, 02:27:21 pm by Earl is my Hero!!
Quote from: blacksox3 on April 23, 2010, 12:35:53 pm
No, they are not based on overall team performance.  One could argue, which I am, that Bryant's schedule to date has been tougher than that of the Bentonville's.  In that analysis to come out ahead on all but 1 against the defending state champs (NLR), I feel she has been better on the mound than the lady from B-ville.  Granted you gave a breakdown of each category but had B-ville's pitcher not allowed the ball to be hit all over the field in some of the game's where her defense let her down and cost them a few games, then I feel they may be more of equality.  Yes you did give the defensive edge to Bryant, but you also said that is their strongpoint, which by most I know would say that is definitely not true.

See n00bish one, here is where you hypothesis implodes, and your argument falls apart like a Haitian building in an earthquake. Focus carefully on the underlined text in your words above. This is precisely my contention - Her defense let her down and cost her a few games.

A pitcher need not necessarily strike every batter out to be dominant, let alone highly effective. If you are old enough, think Phil Niekro. If younger, think Greg Maddux.

While most assuredly an above average pitcher, I do not think either pitcher is dominant like Summerford, Wise, Sheldon, or Armstrong were (notice I did not include Lund in that list either).

Further, I offer the following quotation from a PM sent to me by one of the Hornet faithful. I have omitted the author's name to protect his or her anonymity:

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Defensively, I think you were pretty spot on. We are weak at one spot.

Finally, and this will be my last word on the subject, I will address the following statement:

Quote from: blacksox3 on April 23, 2010, 12:35:53 pm
Isn't the point of Fearless Friday based upon rumor and innuendo??

Granted there are those amongst us that are blinded by rabid support for a particular team. These commonplace trolls, like you, resort to puffery in the most extreme fashion in order to justify the superhuman characteristics they attribute to their team, their children, and often times themselves.

Occasionally, we are blessed by gifted individuals that transcend these everyday prejudices and attain a level of consciousness and clarity of thought which permits concise, impartial, and well conceived interpretation of facts to which the common man has been blinded.

You will find that this metamorphosis typically occurs when the individual is removed from the emotional bond to the game associated with the presence of a beloved daughter donning the uniform of a given school.

The transformation of these individuals can be difficult as they are often chastised by those closest to them. Individuals with whom they have broken bread, shared a cold one (or two), and travelled this fine state/country to cheer their team to victory, turn on them like one of Michael Vick's dogs. Harsh statements like "We're revoking your Chargin' Chicken card" are bantied about penetrating one's soul like a Manson Family fork in Sharon Tate's abdomen.

Alas, the blessings of these individuals are from time to time eventually realized, and they find themselves showered with offerings of Big Nasty's, catfish dinners, and that ambrosia of the gods - Mrs. Pretty Ricky's naner puddin'.

Blacksox, my friend, were you to live five lifetimes, you may never achieve the degree of understanding that The Earl displays on a daily basis...

BBRB

Quote from: Earl is my Hero!! on April 23, 2010, 02:10:40 pm
Quote from: blacksox3 on April 23, 2010, 12:35:53 pm
No, they are not based on overall team performance.  One could argue, which I am, that Bryant's schedule to date has been tougher than that of the Bentonville's.  In that analysis to come out ahead on all but 1 against the defending state champs (NLR), I feel she has been better on the mound than the lady from B-ville.  Granted you gave a breakdown of each category but had B-ville's pitcher not allowed the ball to be hit all over the field in some of the game's where her defense let her down and cost them a few games, then I feel they may be more of equality.  Yes you did give the defensive edge to Bryant, but you also said that is their strongpoint, which by most I know would say that is definitely not true.

See n00bish one, here is where you hypothesis implodes, and your argument falls apart like a Haitian building in an earthquake. Focus carefully on the underlined text in your words above. This is precisely my contention - Her defense let her down and cost her a few games.

A pitcher need not necessarily strike every batter out to be dominant, let alone highly effective. If you are old enough, think Phil Niekro. If younger, think Greg Maddux.

While most assuredly an above average pitcher, I do not think either pitcher is dominant like Summerford, Wise, Sheldon, or Armstrong were (notice I did not include Lund in that list either).

Further, I offer the following quotation from a PM sent to me by one of the Hornet faithful. I have omitted the author's name to protect his or her's anonymity:

Quote
Defensively, I think you were pretty spot on. We are weak at one spot.

Finally, and this will be my last word on the subject, I will address the following statement:

Quote from: blacksox3 on April 23, 2010, 12:35:53 pm
Isn't the point of Fearless Friday based upon rumor and innuendo??

Granted there are those amongst us that are blinded by rabid support for a particular team. These commonplace trolls, like you, resort to puffery in the most extreme fashion in order to justify the superhuman characteristics they attribute to their team, their children, and often times themselves.

Occasionally, we are blessed by gifted individuals that transcend these everyday prejudices and attain a level of conciousness and clarity of thought which permits concise, impartial, and well conceived interpretation of facts to which the common man has been blinded.

You will find that this metamorphisis typically occurs when the individual is removed from the emotional bond to the game associated with the presence of a beloved daughter donning the uniform of a given school.

The transformation of these individuals can be difficult as they are often chastised by those closest to them. Individuals with whom they have broken bread, shared a cold one (or two), and travelled this fine state/country to cheer their team to victory, turn on them like one of Michael Vick's dogs. Harsh statements like "We're revoking your Chargin' Chicken card" are bantied about penetrating one's soul like a Manson Family fork in Sharon Tate's abdomen.

Alas, the blessings of these individuals are from time to time eventually realized, and they find themselves showered with offerings of Big Nasty's, catfish dinners, and that ambrosia of the gods - Mrs. Pretty Ricky's naner puddin'.

Blacksox, my friend, were you to live five lifetimes, you may never achieve the degree of understanding that The Earl displays on a daily basis...
DaaaaaaNG

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