The catch by Vanderbilt's Wiseman in RF in the top of the 10th was amazing. When that ball came off of Hinojosa's bat I was thinking triple (with no outs). What a change of events. Then Curtiss gets two quick outs for UT in the bottom of the 10th before melting down. Texas' luck came to a screeching halt.
(06-22-2014 08:17 AM)Volente Beach Owl Wrote: The catch by Vanderbilt's Wiseman in RF in the top of the 10th was amazing. When that ball came off of Hinojosa's bat I was thinking triple (with no outs). What a change of events. Then Curtiss gets two quick outs for UT in the bottom of the 10th before melting down. Texas' luck came to a screeching halt.
UT should be good next year, and possibly better offensively with all their Freshmen having another year under their belts (though they do lose Payton and Carter). The big question is whether Peters (likely out until March or April, anyway) and/or French return. They're already losing Thornhill and, most likely, Schiraldi (who struggled mightily the second half of the season, and was hardly used in the post-season)....so they'll likely have to remake their entire weekend rotation. Curtis returns as closer, as does Hollingsworth as starter (who really came on strong in the post-season), and I'm presuming both Duke and Cooper move from the bullpen to starting spots.
TCU loses their co-aces (Finnegan, Morrison) and best hitter (Cron), but should still be Top 25 with all their returning talent. Tech loses much of their offense (what little their was of it), but returns almost their entire pitching staff. SHS will be the most decimated of the top Texas programs, not only losing their entire coaching staff (which could also adversely effect their incoming recruiting class), but their majority of their upperclass-laden lineup. The Coogs will also go into major rebuilding mode as they lose almost their entire offense (Appling , Radcliff, Barker, Grayson), as well as much of their stellar bullpen (Ford, Wellbrock and, perhaps, Robinson, as well). I wouldn't be surprised if Garza decided to turn pro, as well.
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(V dollars to the first Parliamentarian who discerns why I thought to render V in Morse)
beethoven?
You are very warm, but there is a specific modern historical significance to the Beethoven-Morse code connection. Tell me that and you'll get the V dollars. :)
(V dollars to the first Parliamentarian who discerns why I thought to render V in Morse)
beethoven?
You are very warm, but there is a specific modern historical significance to the Beethoven-Morse code connection. Tell me that and you'll get the V dollars. :)
In World War II the Brits launched a nerve war against the Nazis by posting "V" for victory on walls, buildings and in every public place. The movement spread from Briton to France and the rest of occupied Europe. People even begin to tap out "V" in Morse code. Later someone conceived the notion that the opening notes of Beethoven's Fifth symphony--the symphony that has often been described as a musical rendition of Fate knocking at the door--represented the Morse telegraphic code for the letter V, because these notes are three dots and one dash.
(V dollars to the first Parliamentarian who discerns why I thought to render V in Morse)
beethoven?
You are very warm, but there is a specific modern historical significance to the Beethoven-Morse code connection. Tell me that and you'll get the V dollars. :)
(V dollars to the first Parliamentarian who discerns why I thought to render V in Morse)
beethoven?
You are very warm, but there is a specific modern historical significance to the Beethoven-Morse code connection. Tell me that and you'll get the V dollars. :)
In World War II the Brits launched a nerve war against the Nazis by posting "V" for victory on walls, buildings and in every public place. The movement spread from Briton to France and the rest of occupied Europe. People even begin to tap out "V" in Morse code. Later someone conceived the notion that the opening notes of Beethoven's Fifth symphony--the symphony that has often been described as a musical rendition of Fate knocking at the door--represented the Morse telegraphic code for the letter V, because these notes are three dots and one dash.
(V dollars to the first Parliamentarian who discerns why I thought to render V in Morse)
beethoven?
You are very warm, but there is a specific modern historical significance to the Beethoven-Morse code connection. Tell me that and you'll get the V dollars. :)
In World War II the Brits launched a nerve war against the Nazis by posting "V" for victory on walls, buildings and in every public place. The movement spread from Briton to France and the rest of occupied Europe. People even begin to tap out "V" in Morse code. Later someone conceived the notion that the opening notes of Beethoven's Fifth symphony--the symphony that has often been described as a musical rendition of Fate knocking at the door--represented the Morse telegraphic code for the letter V, because these notes are three dots and one dash.
That Maroneal Owl must be very learned.
I stayed at a Holiday Inn last night and then I used Google.
(V dollars to the first Parliamentarian who discerns why I thought to render V in Morse)
beethoven?
You are very warm, but there is a specific modern historical significance to the Beethoven-Morse code connection. Tell me that and you'll get the V dollars. :)
In World War II the Brits launched a nerve war against the Nazis by posting "V" for victory on walls, buildings and in every public place. The movement spread from Briton to France and the rest of occupied Europe. People even begin to tap out "V" in Morse code. Later someone conceived the notion that the opening notes of Beethoven's Fifth symphony--the symphony that has often been described as a musical rendition of Fate knocking at the door--represented the Morse telegraphic code for the letter V, because these notes are three dots and one dash.
That Maroneal Owl must be very learned.
Learn'd, Pepe. It's pronounced learn'd.
(This post was last modified: 06-22-2014 02:22 PM by texd.)
You are very warm, but there is a specific modern historical significance to the Beethoven-Morse code connection. Tell me that and you'll get the V dollars. :)
In World War II the Brits launched a nerve war against the Nazis by posting "V" for victory on walls, buildings and in every public place. The movement spread from Briton to France and the rest of occupied Europe. People even begin to tap out "V" in Morse code. Later someone conceived the notion that the opening notes of Beethoven's Fifth symphony--the symphony that has often been described as a musical rendition of Fate knocking at the door--represented the Morse telegraphic code for the letter V, because these notes are three dots and one dash.
(06-20-2014 04:47 PM)RiceFootball2K5 Wrote: Texas is the luckiest team ever.
Yup, they get gifted runs right and left, and they play a final 4 team that just had it's star 3B suspended for the rest of the post-season.
Having said that, Augie-coached teams will ALWAYS work the count, and take the walks that the opposing pitchers are willing to give them. The past several seasons we have not.
You are very warm, but there is a specific modern historical significance to the Beethoven-Morse code connection. Tell me that and you'll get the V dollars. :)
In World War II the Brits launched a nerve war against the Nazis by posting "V" for victory on walls, buildings and in every public place. The movement spread from Briton to France and the rest of occupied Europe. People even begin to tap out "V" in Morse code. Later someone conceived the notion that the opening notes of Beethoven's Fifth symphony--the symphony that has often been described as a musical rendition of Fate knocking at the door--represented the Morse telegraphic code for the letter V, because these notes are three dots and one dash.
(V dollars to the first Parliamentarian who discerns why I thought to render V in Morse)
beethoven?
You are very warm, but there is a specific modern historical significance to the Beethoven-Morse code connection. Tell me that and you'll get the V dollars. :)
In World War II the Brits launched a nerve war against the Nazis by posting "V" for victory on walls, buildings and in every public place. The movement spread from Briton to France and the rest of occupied Europe. People even begin to tap out "V" in Morse code. Later someone conceived the notion that the opening notes of Beethoven's Fifth symphony--the symphony that has often been described as a musical rendition of Fate knocking at the door--represented the Morse telegraphic code for the letter V, because these notes are three dots and one dash.
It's a very effective way to learn Morse Code. It's how I learned it as a teen - with V being taught as those opening notes from Beethoven's Fifth. Dit Dit Dit Daaaah. or V V V Veeeee (draw it out).
Definitely memorable. Like learning Y - Why Did I Die? (- . - -) That stuff still sticks with you, but can certainly slow you down if you think in words. Capturing 20 wpm is pretty hard if you're still translating it. Kind of like learning a non-native language.
(06-22-2014 08:17 AM)Volente Beach Owl Wrote: The catch by Vanderbilt's Wiseman in RF in the top of the 10th was amazing. When that ball came off of Hinojosa's bat I was thinking triple (with no outs). What a change of events. Then Curtiss gets two quick outs for UT in the bottom of the 10th before melting down. Texas' luck came to a screeching halt.
UT should be good next year, and possibly better offensively with all their Freshmen having another year under their belts (though they do lose Payton and Carter). The big question is whether Peters (likely out until March or April, anyway) and/or French return. They're already losing Thornhill and, most likely, Schiraldi (who struggled mightily the second half of the season, and was hardly used in the post-season)....so they'll likely have to remake their entire weekend rotation. Curtis returns as closer, as does Hollingsworth as starter (who really came on strong in the post-season), and I'm presuming both Duke and Cooper move from the bullpen to starting spots.
TCU loses their co-aces (Finnegan, Morrison) and best hitter (Cron), but should still be Top 25 with all their returning talent. Tech loses much of their offense (what little their was of it), but returns almost their entire pitching staff. SHS will be the most decimated of the top Texas programs, not only losing their entire coaching staff (which could also adversely effect their incoming recruiting class), but their majority of their upperclass-laden lineup. The Coogs will also go into major rebuilding mode as they lose almost their entire offense (Appling , Radcliff, Barker, Grayson), as well as much of their stellar bullpen (Ford, Wellbrock and, perhaps, Robinson, as well). I wouldn't be surprised if Garza decided to turn pro, as well.
I would think Curtiss probably won't be back for UT. He got drafted in the 6th round and is about to graduate.
This has probably already been said, but with a healthy Lemond and Ditman to close out games Rice would be the equal of any of the CWS teams (or at least most of them).
Just a personal observation - at the beginning of the year it always appears Rice has too many quality pitchers for each to get enough work and opportunity and at the end of the year there seem to be too few quality pitchers. I'm not really talking about the injury factor - just the fact that so many seemingly talented pitchers end up not being reliable enough to put in a game.
(06-23-2014 08:42 PM)ExcitedOwl18 Wrote: UVA responds and it is now 9-5 Vandy. I don't know why, but I'm rooting for UVA. I just don't want to have to hear "SEC! SEC! SEC!".
I think I'd prefer to see the ACC's 60 year championship drought continued.
I'm conflicted. I like Vanderbilt but dislike the SEC. On the other hand, I don't mind UVA but would rather the ACC didn't win a second NC.
Is a tie possible? No national champion this year?
Go Hoos. They're my adopted team while living on the East Coast. Good academics, no scandals, beautiful campus, and Brian O'Connor has done a great job and seems like a really good guy to boot. Vandy, on the other hand, is the SEC.
Now 9 to 7 Vandy. Keep fighting back, UVa.
(This post was last modified: 06-23-2014 09:57 PM by Northern Va. Owl.)
