tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10198027.post718809330455261916..comments2023-11-05T03:00:42.796-05:00Comments on Big Ten Hardball: Still Penciled In As HostsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10198027.post-18159282047687643242008-05-21T21:46:00.000-04:002008-05-21T21:46:00.000-04:00I was there, BB33. However, I ordered my tickets ...I was there, BB33. However, I ordered my tickets for the week in advance and had to go to the will call window, so I have no idea how they sell them at the door.<BR/><BR/>I have to think they would let you purchase one for the rest of the tournament.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13588681524135263038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10198027.post-59399071608772022062008-05-21T20:23:00.000-04:002008-05-21T20:23:00.000-04:00A couple of thoughts...1. Sure did not want to use...A couple of thoughts...<BR/><BR/>1. Sure did not want to use Dean W today out of the pen.I don't like that at all.Not a great pitching choice today. I guess with 4 hits,you can't win anyway. Gee Wiz!<BR/><BR/>2. I also can not believe Bashmore did not start today for IU.Hale vs. Bashmore should be fun,i Hope.<BR/><BR/>3.Did any one go to the games today? Can you buy Tickets/pass's for all 3 games or what? Just wanted to know how that works.This is the 1st time i will see other games then Ohio State at the tourny.BaseballBucks33https://www.blogger.com/profile/06113078789350330280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10198027.post-18575757469875535912008-05-21T19:25:00.000-04:002008-05-21T19:25:00.000-04:00Wanny pitched a gem today. Good to see PSU take c...Wanny pitched a gem today. Good to see PSU take care of business in the opening round. Hopefully they can score an upset over Purdue tomorrow.NittanyBaseballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01481224741036096319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10198027.post-12368848013248272642008-05-21T16:56:00.000-04:002008-05-21T16:56:00.000-04:00Looking bad for Arnett in the bottom of the fifth....Looking bad for Arnett in the bottom of the fifth. PSU up 5-0, two outs and two on so if could get worse.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07728723086171641971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10198027.post-13851472051231102422008-05-21T15:46:00.000-04:002008-05-21T15:46:00.000-04:00Indiana is starting Arnett? Interesting choice. ...Indiana is starting Arnett? Interesting choice. He did well against PSU in one relief appearance this season, but it was only 2 innings, 2 hits, 1K. I just don't understand not starting Bashore. His start against PSU wasn't great, but all three since he has been lights out.formerlyanonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01506019127884789894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10198027.post-49477845998034831502008-05-21T14:55:00.000-04:002008-05-21T14:55:00.000-04:00Illinois got that double play right back. 3-2 fin...Illinois got that double play right back. 3-2 final.formerlyanonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01506019127884789894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10198027.post-11276177288739161292008-05-21T14:12:00.000-04:002008-05-21T14:12:00.000-04:00Best pitched the eighth and his teammates turned a...Best pitched the eighth and his teammates turned a timely double play to keep the Illini from going up by two. OSU needs to generate a little offense here or they're off to the losers bracket.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07728723086171641971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10198027.post-1639844127952894082008-05-21T13:50:00.000-04:002008-05-21T13:50:00.000-04:00Home run Bodonna. Ill up 3-2 in the bottom of the...Home run Bodonna. Ill up 3-2 in the bottom of the 7th. I wasn't thrilled with using Wolosiansky. He's been arguably the best starter along with DeLucia down the stretch. Hopefully he won't have to labor too much more before he gets pulled/the game ends.formerlyanonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01506019127884789894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10198027.post-35079029745639021602008-05-21T13:30:00.000-04:002008-05-21T13:30:00.000-04:00DeLucia is giving up more walks and hits than Mans...DeLucia is giving up more walks and hits than Manson is, but the Buckeyes are hanging in there. Tied 2-2 top of the sixth.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07728723086171641971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10198027.post-3683962881056021982008-05-21T12:48:00.000-04:002008-05-21T12:48:00.000-04:00Oh great decision by Todd to pitch DeLucia. Defin...Oh great decision by Todd to pitch DeLucia. Definitely best choice. Too bad that throws my whole bracket.formerlyanonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01506019127884789894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10198027.post-12628601211545998692008-05-21T10:42:00.000-04:002008-05-21T10:42:00.000-04:00Throwing this out here now to be embarrassed about...Throwing this out here now to be embarrassed about later.<BR/><BR/>Game 1 Illinois W-Manson, L-Hale<BR/>Game 2 Indiana W-Bashore, L-Wanamaker<BR/>Game 3 Ohio State (Penn State eliminated) W-Shuck, L-Macy<BR/>Game 4 Purdue W-Bischoff L-Martin<BR/>Game 5 Michigan W-Fetters, L-Arnett<BR/>Game 6 Ohio State (Indiana eliminated) W-Wolosiansky, L-Tufts <BR/>Game 7 Illinois (Ohio State eliminated) W-Haig L-DeLucia <BR/>Game 8 Michigan W-Putnam L-Jansen<BR/>Game 9 Purdue W-Cook L-Shaw<BR/>Game 10 Michigan W-Katzman L-?formerlyanonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01506019127884789894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10198027.post-11657379634363502192008-05-21T07:37:00.000-04:002008-05-21T07:37:00.000-04:00How are the Big 10 all-conference selections made?...How are the Big 10 all-conference selections made? Does the coach nomimate players and then the coaches vote on the players or does the Big10 office just decide?<BR/>Also are only Big 10 stats used or are the overall stats used. There sure seems to be some guys that got passed over for these teams that had great numbers in Big 10 play but their overall numbers weren't quite as good!Robbie21https://www.blogger.com/profile/10027133997866664543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10198027.post-5597697706168449092008-05-20T21:51:00.000-04:002008-05-20T21:51:00.000-04:00Other than the Buckeyes making a nice run in the T...Other than the Buckeyes making a nice run in the Tourny.I would like to see a Michigan- Purdue match up. I myself think it would be a good game.Both clubs with good arms and plenty of power.BaseballBucks33https://www.blogger.com/profile/06113078789350330280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10198027.post-17377587966890734652008-05-20T21:31:00.000-04:002008-05-20T21:31:00.000-04:00Looks like there will be clouds and intermittent s...Looks like there will be clouds and intermittent showers tomorrow, but the showers shouldn't be too heavy. After that, high pressure builds in allowing skies to clear by Saturday. Clouds will linger Thursday and Friday, but it should be a bit warmer than it has been.NittanyBaseballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01481224741036096319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10198027.post-9459211896857355222008-05-20T18:11:00.000-04:002008-05-20T18:11:00.000-04:00Saw the Purdue baseball bus. Hopefully the curren...Saw the Purdue baseball bus. Hopefully the current threatening clouds will blow past quick and we'll have blue skies for the tournament starting tomorrow.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07728723086171641971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10198027.post-16842232106977635112008-05-20T17:03:00.000-04:002008-05-20T17:03:00.000-04:00Whoa, I totally missed the Miller omission as well...Whoa, I totally missed the Miller omission as well. 1B was overloaded with talent this year. I really felt Goebbert probably should have been 3rd team (if he even beat out Miller).formerlyanonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01506019127884789894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10198027.post-78584921240640093562008-05-20T16:48:00.000-04:002008-05-20T16:48:00.000-04:00A couple of things come to mind...1. I would imagi...A couple of things come to mind...<BR/><BR/>1. I would imagine Hale will pitch Wed.I would like to see JB Shuck start,but i don't think Bob Todd will on 3 days rest.We can't really lose our first game.<BR/><BR/>2. Fetter did get screwed for Pitcher of the Year.He was a stud on the mound all year.Too bad his own coach does not agree.<BR/><BR/>3. This is not a big deal to you guys,but i also think Justin Miller from Ohio State got the shaft too. He should be on the Big Ten conference teams somewhere.I know we just barely got into the Tourny and had a bad year.But Miller is a stud on the ball diamond.<BR/><BR/>4.Too bad i can't make it up till Thursday,i sure would like to watch those games Wednesday.I got a darn work thing i can't get away from.BaseballBucks33https://www.blogger.com/profile/06113078789350330280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10198027.post-20226543330393592432008-05-20T16:14:00.000-04:002008-05-20T16:14:00.000-04:00That seems like a selective group of stats there. ...That seems like a selective group of stats there. Without looking, I'll go out on a limb and say Bashore and Fetter both whiffed on only one of those categories?formerlyanonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01506019127884789894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10198027.post-68628352488529181542008-05-20T16:08:00.000-04:002008-05-20T16:08:00.000-04:00Here's what the Big Ten release says about Putnam:...Here's what the Big Ten release says about Putnam:<BR/><BR/>"Putnam, who is also a first-team honoree at designated hitter and a unanimous selection for first-team All-Big Ten pitcher, closed out the conference season ranking second in ERA (2.20) opponents' batting average (.211) strikeouts (46) and wins (6), making him the only pitcher to rank in the top three in each of those categories."Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07728723086171641971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10198027.post-37971621579185307202008-05-20T15:01:00.000-04:002008-05-20T15:01:00.000-04:00That is ridiculous.That is ridiculous.formerlyanonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01506019127884789894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10198027.post-91656650362143842992008-05-20T14:06:00.000-04:002008-05-20T14:06:00.000-04:00Chuck, the real breaking news: how Chris Fetter go...Chuck, the real breaking news: how Chris Fetter got screwed out of Pitcher of the Year by Maloney over promoting Putnam. Fetter leads almost every category in pitching.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02648909252667329990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10198027.post-72409319043493294862008-05-20T13:54:00.000-04:002008-05-20T13:54:00.000-04:00Breaking news: Michigan sweeps the Big Ten awards....Breaking news: Michigan sweeps the Big Ten awards. Recknagel Player of the Year, Putnam Pitcher of the Year, Maloney Coach of the Year.<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/other/index.ssf/2008/05/michigan_cleans_up_in_big_ten.html" REL="nofollow">From the Ann Arbor News</A>Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07728723086171641971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10198027.post-51777707515853680452008-05-20T12:23:00.000-04:002008-05-20T12:23:00.000-04:00One of my kid's camp counselors plays for the Eagl...One of my kid's camp counselors plays for the Eagles, so for us it will be fun if the prediction is correct. We root for UM to win, and for EMU not to get humiliated (that didn't work so well earlier this year with the 20-5 blowout).<BR/><BR/>According to Buckeye propaganda, it is yet to be decided who will pitch:<BR/><BR/>http://www.the-ozone.net/baseball/08Baseball/Tournament/preview.htm<BR/><BR/>Commenters on the Buckeye Nine website linked on the right have many opinions on how the rotation should go.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07728723086171641971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10198027.post-69794257849092841112008-05-20T10:24:00.000-04:002008-05-20T10:24:00.000-04:00It's bad enough Ypsi invades the Ann Arbor bars du...It's bad enough Ypsi invades the Ann Arbor bars during the summer. Now their trying to invade our ballparks? Oh the humanity!<BR/><BR/>Do we know who the projected starters are for Wednesday/Thursday yet? I can't figure out if OSU will start Shuck on 3 days rest or if they will go with Hale in Game 1.formerlyanonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01506019127884789894noreply@blogger.com