(06-05-2017 10:50 PM)techdawg28 Wrote:  

(06-05-2017 08:09 PM)FriscoDawg Wrote:  

(06-05-2017 03:21 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(06-05-2017 02:53 PM)techdawg28 Wrote:  I saw 3:30 CT on ESPN a moment ago. Don't know if that's still accurate.

the ncca has screwed (TTT) the pooch on this one in epic fashion.....

a 10 am start would've worked out perfectly.....

a 2 pm start after the first cell passed would put us in the 5th now....

at this point, I think they're waiting for a drought to settle in....

the ncaa is steaming pile of

Nothing in this year's tournament will beat the NCAA site rep in Fayetteville not allowing the tarp to be put on the field after the umpiring crew called the grounds crew out in the middle of an absolute gully-washer at 2:40 AM. It will be a travesty if Arkansas wins that regional after what Missouri State had to put up with there.

My understanding was that the umps decided that since Arkansas had to play in those conditions, it was only fair if Missouri State had to, as well. That's what the commentators said, anyway.

Regardless, Missouri State won today to advance.

The umps were ready to call it a night, but Dave Van Horn argued about it. The site rep then told the grounds crew to stand down. The bullpens had already emptied into the dugouts before the tarp pull was stopped.

And the conditions Arkansas had in the field for were nowhere near as bad as Missouri State had it. Arkansas took the lead on a wild pitch (second in a row) that was still rising when it hit the backstop because the pitcher couldn't grip the wet ball properly.

Justice was served today though.

Back to the matter at hand, I like the way USM has been aggressive at the plate in this nightcap. Nothing like game 1.