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X Factor · 05-27-2012, 12:37 PM

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Dayton baseball has passed Southern Cal, Cal State Fullerton, Miami(FL), and Texas as programs.

Flyer75 · 05-27-2012, 12:55 PM

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Dayton baseball has passed Southern Cal, Cal State Fullerton, Miami(FL), and Texas as programs.

ace93 · 05-27-2012, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by X Factor

Dayton baseball has passed Southern Cal, Cal State Fullerton, Miami(FL), and Texas as programs.

How about the winningest program in NCAA history, have they passed them too?

ramMan · 05-27-2012, 05:05 PM

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How about the winningest program in NCAA history, have they past them too?

Haha...maybe in a half a century or so...

From The New York Times (4/5/09):

The team with the most victories in college baseball history practiced energetically Thursday.

This scene did not occur in California, Florida or Texas, places where college baseball is in the spotlight. It occurred on a cool afternoon in the Bronx, six subway stops away from Yankee Stadium. It happened at Fordham University, the humble home of the team that surprisingly has the most wins of any N.C.A.A. Division I baseball program.

And it is not close. Fordham has 4,010 wins; Texas is second with 3,117. Of course, Fordham had a huge head start since it began playing baseball 150 years ago, which was 36 seasons before Texas did and more than half a century before many other teams. Still, Fordham proudly relishes having more victories than elite programs like Stanford and Miami.

Read more: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/06/sp...dham.html?_r=2

Before he became the voice of the Dodgers, Vin Scully was an outfielder for Fordham.

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jpschmack · 05-27-2012, 10:38 PM

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This scene did not occur in California

That's because California teams actually play someone OOC.

Long Beach State is going to miss the NCAA Tournament. They would foul up the teams on the East Coast/South.

ace93 · 05-28-2012, 08:25 AM

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That's because California teams actually play someone OOC.

Long Beach State is going to miss the NCAA Tournament. They would foul up the teams on the East Coast/South.

No, it is because of longevity, as the article states. The closest California team is Santa Clara and even if they had never lost a college baseball game, they would be behind Fordham's total number of victories. That's why I brought it up in jest, and I presume why ramMan laughed in reply to my post. We recognize it's because of longevity, but the numbers don't back up your claim.

Muddy Waters · 05-28-2012, 05:49 PM

Dayton (31-28) is the # 4 seed (out of 4 teams) in the Texas A&M Regional of the NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament.

The Flyers' first game is at # 1 seed Texas A&M (42-16) on Friday, June 1st at 12:35 PM (on ESPN3).

NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament Bracket (John Clay - May 28, 2012)

NCAA Division I Baseball Rankings (ncaa.org - May 22, 2012)

8. Texas A&M

124. Saint Louis

195. Dayton

196. Richmond

jpschmack · 05-28-2012, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ace93

No, it is because of longevity, as the article states. The closest California team is Santa Clara and even if they had never lost a college baseball game, they would be behind Fordham's total number of victories. That's why I brought it up in jest, and I presume why ramMan laughed in reply to my post. We recognize it's because of longevity, but the numbers don't back up your claim.

Oh, I know it's because of longevity.

I'm just bitter about the NCAA bracket. It's rediculous the teams that get in and the teams that don't. Louisville over Gonzaga or Long Beach State? Or Cal?

Lunacy. The snubs of the west coast would trounce most the teams in the east.

Bona84 · 05-29-2012, 03:38 AM

Who were the pre-season champs?

Muddy Waters · 05-29-2012, 04:16 AM

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Who were the pre-season champs?

Charlotte Picked to Repeat as A-10 Baseball Champs (Atlantic 10 Baseball - January 24, 2012)

Rhode Island and Dayton round out the top three, respectively.

Code:

     Team  (2011 Overall/A-10 Record)  Points 

 1.  Charlotte          (43-16/17-7)   167 points 
 2.  Rhode Island       (31-22/16-8)   140 points 
 3.  Dayton             (32-27/15-9)   129 points 
 4.  Xavier             (30-27/14-10)  124 points 
 5.  Richmond           (29-27/13-11)  123 points 
 6.  Saint Louis        (29-26/10-14)   95 points
 
 7.  Fordham            (31-23/12-11)   80 points 
 8T. La Salle           (28-26/13-11)   74 points 
 8T. Saint Joseph's     (21-31/11-13)   74 points 
10.  St. Bonaventure    (23-23/13-11)   57 points 
11.  George Washington  (19-36/9-15)    55 points 
12.  Massachusetts      (17-29/8-15)    38 points 
13.  Temple             (24-29/4-20)    27 points

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Men's Baseball: Final 2012 Regular Season Standings and Stats (Atlantic 10 - Updated May 26, 2012)

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                              Conference             Overall
     Team                   W   L   T   Pct       W   L   T   Pct

 1T. Saint Louis.........  17   7   0  .708      41  18   0  .695
 1T. Dayton..............  17   7   0  .708      31  28   0  .525
 3.  Rhode Island........  16   8   0  .667      33  25   1  .568
 4T. Richmond............  14  10   0  .583      29  26   0  .527
 4T. Massachusetts.......  14  10   0  .583      22  22   0  .500
 6.  Saint Joseph's......  13  10   0  .565      25  32   0  .439

 7.  Xavier..............  13  11   0  .542      28  28   0  .500
 8.  Fordham.............  12  12   0  .500      22  34   0  .393
 9.  St. Bonaventure.....  10  14   0  .417      23  25   0  .479
10.  Charlotte...........   9  14   0  .391      21  32   0  .396
11T. La Salle............   7  17   0  .292      20  33   0  .377
11T. Temple..............   7  17   0  .292      19  34   0  .358
13.  George Washington...   6  18   0  .250      20  35   0  .364

Field Set for 2012 A-10 Baseball Championship (Atlantic 10 - May 19, 2012)

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – After capturing a share of its first regular season title, Saint Louis is the top seed for the 2012 Atlantic 10 Conference Baseball Championship, to be held May 23-26 at Fordham’s Houlihan Park in Bronx, N.Y.

The Saint Louis Billikens and Dayton Flyers finished atop the league standings with identical 17-7 A-10 records.

However, by virtue of the Conference tie-breaking procedures, SLU is seeded first and UD is seeded second, as SLU claimed the regular season series between the two teams, 2-1. Both teams will receive a first-round bye and begin play on Thursday, May 24.

Saint Louis (40-16/17-7), which won a program-record 40 games this season, seeks its third A-10 crown (2006, 2010) and enters this week’s Championship boasting a .282 team batting average, while the Billiken pitching staff has registered an Atlantic 10-best 3.10 ERA.

The regular season title is the second for Dayton (28-28/17-7), as the Flyers earned their first in 2009. Head coach Tony Vittorio’s squad, which is seeking its first Championship crown, owns a league-best .295 average at the plate, paced by senior Brian Blasik, who leads the conference in hits (82), stolen bases (34-37) and total bases (129). He also ranks third in the A-10 with his .347 batting average.

Rounding out the six-team field is third-seeded Rhode Island (32-23-1/16-8), followed by fourth-seeded Massachusetts (22-20/14-10), fifth-seeded Richmond (27-24/14-10), and sixth-seeded Saint Joseph’s (23-30/13-10).

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Men's Baseball Tournament Results (Atlantic 10 - May 26, 2012)

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Date           Location     Result   

May 26, 2012   Bronx, NY    Dayton 3, Richmond 0 (A-10 Championship Game)
  
May 25, 2012   Bronx, NY    Richmond 3, Saint Louis 2   
May 25, 2012   Bronx, NY    Saint Louis 6, Saint Joseph's 0   
May 25, 2012   Bronx, NY    Dayton 9, Richmond 5   
May 25, 2012   Bronx, NY    Saint Joseph's 3, Rhode Island 2   

May 24, 2012   Bronx, NY    Dayton 4, Saint Joseph's 3   
May 24, 2012   Bronx, NY    Richmond 6, Saint Louis 0   

May 23, 2012   Bronx, NY    Rhode Island 6, Massachusetts 5   
May 23, 2012   Bronx, NY    Saint Joseph's 3, Rhode Island 0   
May 23, 2012   Bronx, NY    Richmond 9, Massachusetts 5

Muddy Waters · 05-29-2012, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Muddy Waters yesterday

Dayton (31-28) is the # 4 seed (out of 4 teams) in the Texas A&M Regional of the NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament.

The Flyers' first game is at # 1 seed Texas A&M (42-16) on Friday, June 1st at 12:35 PM (on ESPN3).

NCAA Division I Baseball Rankings (297 Teams) (ncaa.org - May 22, 2012)

8. Texas A&M

124. Saint Louis

195. Dayton

196. Richmond

NCAA Division I Baseball Rankings (297 Teams) (ncaa.org - May 29, 2012)

13. Texas A&M

126. Saint Louis

186. Dayton

189. Richmond
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The gap between Texas A&M and Dayton has shrunk a little bit, but the smart money is still going on the Aggies.

Muddy Waters · 06-01-2012, 08:31 AM

Parker, Blasik Garner All-America Honors (Atlantic 10 - May 31, 2012)

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. -- Saint Louis senior reliever Travis Parker and Dayton senior shortstop Brian Blasik garnered Louisville Slugger NCAA Division I All-America honors, as announced today by Collegiate Baseball newspaper.

Parker was named to the Second Team, while Blasik was selected to the Third Team.

Parker is one of two relief pitchers on the second team, after one was chosen for the first team. He did not allow an earned run all season, posting a 3-1 ledger in a school-record 27 appearances. Parker recorded a school-record 12 saves and struck out 32 batters. He owns the school record with 22 career saves and ends his career with a 1.61 ERA in 50 appearances.

This season, Parker helped SLU set the school record in wins as the Billikens went 41-18. SLU also claimed a share of the Atlantic 10 Conference regular-season title for the first time in school history.

Parker becomes Saint Louis baseball's first All-American since Mike Barger claimed third-team honors in 1993. John Jones and John Marcum earned All-America status in 1959 and 1965, respectively.

Blasik, the only three-time First Team All-Atlantic 10 selection in UD baseball history, enters the NCAA tournament batting .344, with 56 runs scored, 46 RBI and a school-record 35 stolen bases. He also holds the Flyer career record for stolen bases (64). He is the first Flyer to earn All-America honors.

The Valley View High School and Dayton Classics product led Dayton in batting average (.344), hits (84), doubles (21) and triples (3), in addition to stolen bases. He had 25 multi-hit games, including nine with three hits. He is also top five in career average, hits, and doubles.

UD earned its first berth in the NCAA tournament by winning the A-10 championship last Saturday.

The Flyers will take on the number eight team in the nation, Texas A&M, in College Station, Texas on Friday, June 1st.

The game will be televised on ESPN3.com. First pitch is at 7:35 p.m. ET.

Muddy Waters · 06-02-2012, 04:00 AM

Disappointing, but not surprizing:

UD Bats Quiet Against Aggies (Ryan Metz, DDN - Saturday June 2, 2012)

A&M starter Wacha shows why major league teams showing interest.

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Michael Wacha will likely get a call in the first round from a major league team during Monday’s amateur draft. The Texas A&M right-hander is projected to be selected in the middle of the first round, and he showed why on Friday night.

Stifled by Wacha for 7 1/3 innings, Dayton was unable to pick up a two-out hit and lost 4-1 to the host Aggies in front of 4,585 in the first round of the NCAA baseball tournament.

Wacha departed after allowing no runs on five hits with three walks and nine strikeouts.

The No. 4 seed Flyers (31-29) will face No. 2 seed TCU (36-20) at 1:35 p.m. today. The top-seeded Aggies (43-16) play No. 3 seed Mississippi (36-24) tonight.

ace93 · 06-02-2012, 08:34 AM

Hey, at least you made Sports Center's top 10 when you scored your first NCAA tournament run ever when your outfielder slid head first into home and cut his head up pretty good on the catcher's shinguard.

jpschmack · 06-02-2012, 05:49 PM

Shoulda went for the two-point conversion to cut it to 14.

I have always thought that A-10 champs and other 4 seeds from the north central and northeast should toss their #3 in game one, and go for the win in game two. You throw your ace vs their ace and you're gonna lose. Then you're left with a #2 vs a #2 on a team that's still better and you're 0-2.

Throw your #3 in game one and you lose (no change), but then you got your best two guys against a two/three seed and you have a chance in that game, and if you win, it's your #2 vs a #3 in a second elimination games.

Would you rather go 2&Q or 1-2 or 2-3? Get that NCAA WIN to talk about in recruiting.

The current A-10 schools north of the Mason-Dixon line are 1-12 in game one, 1-12 in game 2, and 1-1 in game 3.

05-28-2012, 05:49 PM	#142 (permalink)
Muddy Waters All-Star Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Westmont Illinois Cemetery Age: 98 Posts: 5,233 Rep Power: 64500	Re: Spring Sports Dayton (31-28) is the # 4 seed (out of 4 teams) in the Texas A&M Regional of the NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament. The Flyers' first game is at # 1 seed Texas A&M (42-16) on Friday, June 1st at 12:35 PM (on ESPN3). NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament Bracket (John Clay - May 28, 2012) NCAA Division I Baseball Rankings (ncaa.org - May 22, 2012) 8. Texas A&M 124. Saint Louis 195. Dayton 196. Richmond __________________ BIG EAST CONFERENCE IN 2014-15 Butler • Creighton • Dayton • DePaul • Georgetown • Marquette Providence • Seton Hall • St. John’s • Saint Louis • Villanova • Xavier Last edited by Muddy Waters; 05-29-2012 at 08:22 AM.

05-29-2012, 03:38 AM	#144 (permalink)
Bona84 Star Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 2,760 Rep Power: 261039	Re: Spring Sports Who were the pre-season champs? __________________ Bona84

06-01-2012, 08:31 AM	#147 (permalink)
Muddy Waters All-Star Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Westmont Illinois Cemetery Age: 98 Posts: 5,233 Rep Power: 64500	Re: Spring Sports Parker, Blasik Garner All-America Honors (Atlantic 10 - May 31, 2012) NEWPORT NEWS, Va. -- Saint Louis senior reliever Travis Parker and Dayton senior shortstop Brian Blasik garnered Louisville Slugger NCAA Division I All-America honors, as announced today by Collegiate Baseball newspaper. Parker was named to the Second Team, while Blasik was selected to the Third Team. Parker is one of two relief pitchers on the second team, after one was chosen for the first team. He did not allow an earned run all season, posting a 3-1 ledger in a school-record 27 appearances. Parker recorded a school-record 12 saves and struck out 32 batters. He owns the school record with 22 career saves and ends his career with a 1.61 ERA in 50 appearances. This season, Parker helped SLU set the school record in wins as the Billikens went 41-18. SLU also claimed a share of the Atlantic 10 Conference regular-season title for the first time in school history. Parker becomes Saint Louis baseball's first All-American since Mike Barger claimed third-team honors in 1993. John Jones and John Marcum earned All-America status in 1959 and 1965, respectively. Blasik, the only three-time First Team All-Atlantic 10 selection in UD baseball history, enters the NCAA tournament batting .344, with 56 runs scored, 46 RBI and a school-record 35 stolen bases. He also holds the Flyer career record for stolen bases (64). He is the first Flyer to earn All-America honors. The Valley View High School and Dayton Classics product led Dayton in batting average (.344), hits (84), doubles (21) and triples (3), in addition to stolen bases. He had 25 multi-hit games, including nine with three hits. He is also top five in career average, hits, and doubles. UD earned its first berth in the NCAA tournament by winning the A-10 championship last Saturday. The Flyers will take on the number eight team in the nation, Texas A&M, in College Station, Texas on Friday, June 1st. The game will be televised on ESPN3.com. First pitch is at 7:35 p.m. ET. __________________ BIG EAST CONFERENCE IN 2014-15 Butler • Creighton • Dayton • DePaul • Georgetown • Marquette Providence • Seton Hall • St. John’s • Saint Louis • Villanova • Xavier

06-02-2012, 04:00 AM	#148 (permalink)
Muddy Waters All-Star Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Westmont Illinois Cemetery Age: 98 Posts: 5,233 Rep Power: 64500	Re: Spring Sports Disappointing, but not surprizing: UD Bats Quiet Against Aggies (Ryan Metz, DDN - Saturday June 2, 2012) A&M starter Wacha shows why major league teams showing interest. COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Michael Wacha will likely get a call in the first round from a major league team during Monday’s amateur draft. The Texas A&M right-hander is projected to be selected in the middle of the first round, and he showed why on Friday night. Stifled by Wacha for 7 1/3 innings, Dayton was unable to pick up a two-out hit and lost 4-1 to the host Aggies in front of 4,585 in the first round of the NCAA baseball tournament. Wacha departed after allowing no runs on five hits with three walks and nine strikeouts. The No. 4 seed Flyers (31-29) will face No. 2 seed TCU (36-20) at 1:35 p.m. today. The top-seeded Aggies (43-16) play No. 3 seed Mississippi (36-24) tonight. __________________ BIG EAST CONFERENCE IN 2014-15 Butler • Creighton • Dayton • DePaul • Georgetown • Marquette Providence • Seton Hall • St. John’s • Saint Louis • Villanova • Xavier

06-02-2012, 08:34 AM	#149 (permalink)
ace93 Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,204 Rep Power: 80754	Re: Spring Sports Hey, at least you made Sports Center's top 10 when you scored your first NCAA tournament run ever when your outfielder slid head first into home and cut his head up pretty good on the catcher's shinguard.

06-02-2012, 05:49 PM	#150 (permalink)
jpschmack Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 529 Rep Power: 179697	Re: Spring Sports Shoulda went for the two-point conversion to cut it to 14. I have always thought that A-10 champs and other 4 seeds from the north central and northeast should toss their #3 in game one, and go for the win in game two. You throw your ace vs their ace and you're gonna lose. Then you're left with a #2 vs a #2 on a team that's still better and you're 0-2. Throw your #3 in game one and you lose (no change), but then you got your best two guys against a two/three seed and you have a chance in that game, and if you win, it's your #2 vs a #3 in a second elimination games. Would you rather go 2&Q or 1-2 or 2-3? Get that NCAA WIN to talk about in recruiting. The current A-10 schools north of the Mason-Dixon line are 1-12 in game one, 1-12 in game 2, and 1-1 in game 3.

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