5-2 against WMU, CMU, and UM combined. 2nd place at 6-3 in the MAC. Not too shabby.

At UM on Tuesday.

(03-30-2024 09:50 PM)TheWoodenNickle Wrote:  5-2 against WMU, CMU, and UM combined. 2nd place at 6-3 in the MAC. Not too shabby.

At UM on Tuesday.

Not too shabby? Nickle that is unfreaking believable! Thanks for posting.

Who could have projected a much better start to the season? You have to become relevant in the state first, before you move on. I am so happy.

(03-31-2024 05:22 PM)Jerry Weaver Wrote:  

(03-30-2024 09:50 PM)TheWoodenNickle Wrote:  5-2 against WMU, CMU, and UM combined. 2nd place at 6-3 in the MAC. Not too shabby.

At UM on Tuesday.

Not too shabby? Nickle that is unfreaking believable! Thanks for posting.

Who could have projected a much better start to the season? You have to become relevant in the state first, before you move on. I am so happy.

Jerry,

If someone gave you the 1M to spend to upgrade the baseball stadium, how would you spend it?

(04-01-2024 02:22 PM)emu steve Wrote:  

(03-31-2024 05:22 PM)Jerry Weaver Wrote:  

(03-30-2024 09:50 PM)TheWoodenNickle Wrote:  5-2 against WMU, CMU, and UM combined. 2nd place at 6-3 in the MAC. Not too shabby.

At UM on Tuesday.

Not too shabby? Nickle that is unfreaking believable! Thanks for posting.

Who could have projected a much better start to the season? You have to become relevant in the state first, before you move on. I am so happy.

Jerry,

If someone gave you the 1M to spend to upgrade the baseball stadium, how would you spend it?

Fix the restrooms and get rid of the port-a-johns.

A real concession stand.

New paint on the rafters.

Maybe some heaters in the bleachers.

EMU also needs to charge admission, even if it's just $5. People pay it for HS games. They'd probably collect > $1000 per game. Hard to believe it's free!

(04-01-2024 04:02 PM)TheWoodenNickle Wrote:  

(04-01-2024 02:22 PM)emu steve Wrote:  

(03-31-2024 05:22 PM)Jerry Weaver Wrote:  

(03-30-2024 09:50 PM)TheWoodenNickle Wrote:  5-2 against WMU, CMU, and UM combined. 2nd place at 6-3 in the MAC. Not too shabby.

At UM on Tuesday.

Not too shabby? Nickle that is unfreaking believable! Thanks for posting.

Who could have projected a much better start to the season? You have to become relevant in the state first, before you move on. I am so happy.

Jerry,

If someone gave you the 1M to spend to upgrade the baseball stadium, how would you spend it?

Fix the restrooms and get rid of the port-a-johns.

A real concession stand.

New paint on the rafters.

Maybe some heaters in the bleachers.

EMU also needs to charge admission, even if it's just $5. People pay it for HS games. They'd probably collect > $1000 per game. Hard to believe it's free!

I believe Jerry indicated we need padded fences per NCAA requirements.

Agree on heaters.

I'd like some real chair back seats.

I have a few off the wall ideas...

(04-01-2024 04:02 PM)TheWoodenNickle Wrote:  

(04-01-2024 02:22 PM)emu steve Wrote:  

(03-31-2024 05:22 PM)Jerry Weaver Wrote:  

(03-30-2024 09:50 PM)TheWoodenNickle Wrote:  5-2 against WMU, CMU, and UM combined. 2nd place at 6-3 in the MAC. Not too shabby.

At UM on Tuesday.

Not too shabby? Nickle that is unfreaking believable! Thanks for posting.

Who could have projected a much better start to the season? You have to become relevant in the state first, before you move on. I am so happy.

Jerry,

If someone gave you the 1M to spend to upgrade the baseball stadium, how would you spend it?

Fix the restrooms and get rid of the port-a-johns.

A real concession stand.

New paint on the rafters.

Maybe some heaters in the bleachers.

EMU also needs to charge admission, even if it's just $5. People pay it for HS games. They'd probably collect > $1000 per game. Hard to believe it's free!

Nickle once again makes outstanding suggestions.

Steve, $1M is not going to go a long way to upgrade such a neglected facility.

Northern weather is just terribly unappealing to watching baseball this time of year. I have yet to attend a game and I can drive to Oestrike in less than 15 minutes. EMU has played a lot of baseball while the Tigers don't open the home season this Friday. I still think the MAC would be better off adopting the golf "full school year" model. Play half the season in early fall and resume it again in April. You could play each other a bunch and eliminate those costly southern trips. September and October is still baseball season, MLB is playing and the weather is so much better.

(04-01-2024 04:28 PM)emu steve Wrote:  

(04-01-2024 04:02 PM)TheWoodenNickle Wrote:  

(04-01-2024 02:22 PM)emu steve Wrote:  

(03-31-2024 05:22 PM)Jerry Weaver Wrote:  

(03-30-2024 09:50 PM)TheWoodenNickle Wrote:  5-2 against WMU, CMU, and UM combined. 2nd place at 6-3 in the MAC. Not too shabby.

At UM on Tuesday.

Not too shabby? Nickle that is unfreaking believable! Thanks for posting.

Who could have projected a much better start to the season? You have to become relevant in the state first, before you move on. I am so happy.

Jerry,

If someone gave you the 1M to spend to upgrade the baseball stadium, how would you spend it?

Fix the restrooms and get rid of the port-a-johns.

A real concession stand.

New paint on the rafters.

Maybe some heaters in the bleachers.

EMU also needs to charge admission, even if it's just $5. People pay it for HS games. They'd probably collect > $1000 per game. Hard to believe it's free!

I believe Jerry indicated we need padded fences per NCAA requirements.

Agree on heaters.

I'd like some real chair back seats.

I have a few off the wall ideas...

Thanks for confusing me with Jerry.

Trying to watch college baseball is like watching pre-Jackie Robinson era baseball. Where are the Dave Winfields, Rickey Hendersons, Doc Goodens, Reggie Jacksons, Dave Parkers, Rod Carews, Jose Cansecos, Bo Jacksons, Pedro Martinez's, Kirby Pucketts, Andre Dawsons, Willie Randolphs, Ozzie Smiths, Jose Altuves, Ken Griffeys, Joe Carters, Darryl Strawberrys, Frank Thomas's, Eric Davis's, CC Sabathias, Lee Smiths, Cesar Cedenos, Vladimir Guerreros, Vince Colemans, Ron LeFlores, etc. etc.? College baseball is whiter than a CMA Awards show or a Star Wars convention.

(04-05-2024 06:37 AM)Bob Wickersham Wrote:  Trying to watch college baseball is like watching pre-Jackie Robinson era baseball. Where are the Dave Winfields, Rickey Hendersons, Doc Goodens, Reggie Jacksons, Dave Parkers, Rod Carews, Jose Cansecos, Bo Jacksons, Pedro Martinez's, Kirby Pucketts, Andre Dawsons, Willie Randolphs, Ozzie Smiths, Jose Altuves, Ken Griffeys, Joe Carters, Darryl Strawberrys, Frank Thomas's, Eric Davis's, CC Sabathias, Lee Smiths, Cesar Cedenos, Vladimir Guerreros, Vince Colemans, Ron LeFlores, etc. etc.? College baseball is whiter than a CMA Awards show or a Star Wars convention.

Hey at least a star wars convention has Billy Dee Williams.

American born black players in MLB has steadily declined for years. Last year the percentage of American born black players on MLB rosters on opening day was 6.2%.

Baseball as a whole is trying to address this decline:
https://www.npr.org/2023/07/05/118608597...e-baseball

(04-05-2024 07:12 AM)dansplaining Wrote:  

(04-05-2024 06:37 AM)Bob Wickersham Wrote:  Trying to watch college baseball is like watching pre-Jackie Robinson era baseball. Where are the Dave Winfields, Rickey Hendersons, Doc Goodens, Reggie Jacksons, Dave Parkers, Rod Carews, Jose Cansecos, Bo Jacksons, Pedro Martinez's, Kirby Pucketts, Andre Dawsons, Willie Randolphs, Ozzie Smiths, Jose Altuves, Ken Griffeys, Joe Carters, Darryl Strawberrys, Frank Thomas's, Eric Davis's, CC Sabathias, Lee Smiths, Cesar Cedenos, Vladimir Guerreros, Vince Colemans, Ron LeFlores, etc. etc.? College baseball is whiter than a CMA Awards show or a Star Wars convention.

Hey at least a star wars convention has Billy Dee Williams.

American born black players in MLB has steadily declined for years. Last year the percentage of American born black players on MLB rosters on opening day was 6.2%.

Baseball as a whole is trying to address this decline:
https://www.npr.org/2023/07/05/118608597...e-baseball

Yep and where are many stars coming from: Latin America.

Where do they play next? Florida State League (MiLB) not Florida State Univ., University of Florida, etc.

Yes, I watched a bunch of CWS games last year and they were whiter than snow.

Each sport has its own development system and they are very different for NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB.

(04-05-2024 07:22 AM)emu steve Wrote:  

(04-05-2024 07:12 AM)dansplaining Wrote:  

(04-05-2024 06:37 AM)Bob Wickersham Wrote:  Trying to watch college baseball is like watching pre-Jackie Robinson era baseball. Where are the Dave Winfields, Rickey Hendersons, Doc Goodens, Reggie Jacksons, Dave Parkers, Rod Carews, Jose Cansecos, Bo Jacksons, Pedro Martinez's, Kirby Pucketts, Andre Dawsons, Willie Randolphs, Ozzie Smiths, Jose Altuves, Ken Griffeys, Joe Carters, Darryl Strawberrys, Frank Thomas's, Eric Davis's, CC Sabathias, Lee Smiths, Cesar Cedenos, Vladimir Guerreros, Vince Colemans, Ron LeFlores, etc. etc.? College baseball is whiter than a CMA Awards show or a Star Wars convention.

Hey at least a star wars convention has Billy Dee Williams.

American born black players in MLB has steadily declined for years. Last year the percentage of American born black players on MLB rosters on opening day was 6.2%.

Baseball as a whole is trying to address this decline:
https://www.npr.org/2023/07/05/118608597...e-baseball

Yep and where are many stars coming from: Latin America.

Where do they play next? Florida State League (MiLB) not Florida State Univ., University of Florida, etc.

Yes, I watched a bunch of CWS games last year and they were whiter than snow.

Each sport has its own development system and they are very different for NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB.

Truth!

(04-05-2024 07:12 AM)dansplaining Wrote:  

(04-05-2024 06:37 AM)Bob Wickersham Wrote:  Trying to watch college baseball is like watching pre-Jackie Robinson era baseball. Where are the Dave Winfields, Rickey Hendersons, Doc Goodens, Reggie Jacksons, Dave Parkers, Rod Carews, Jose Cansecos, Bo Jacksons, Pedro Martinez's, Kirby Pucketts, Andre Dawsons, Willie Randolphs, Ozzie Smiths, Jose Altuves, Ken Griffeys, Joe Carters, Darryl Strawberrys, Frank Thomas's, Eric Davis's, CC Sabathias, Lee Smiths, Cesar Cedenos, Vladimir Guerreros, Vince Colemans, Ron LeFlores, etc. etc.? College baseball is whiter than a CMA Awards show or a Star Wars convention.

Hey at least a star wars convention has Billy Dee Williams.

American born black players in MLB has steadily declined for years. Last year the percentage of American born black players on MLB rosters on opening day was 6.2%.

Baseball as a whole is trying to address this decline:
https://www.npr.org/2023/07/05/118608597...e-baseball

Wow! That is eye opening. When I was growing up in the 70's playing Little League, the best players in MLB were black -I just thought of Jim Rice, I could have mentioned hundreds more. We need to get them back in the game!

Prep baseball is really expensive and time consuming. AAU can be done with one adult, cheap unis, and a van. Travel baseball...really different story. If I were an economist/sociologist then I might suggest the trends in prep baseball are associated with the loss of high-paying, 40-week, blue-collar jobs.

(04-05-2024 07:36 PM)masttg Wrote:  Prep baseball is really expensive and time consuming. AAU can be done with one adult, cheap unis, and a van. Travel baseball...really different story. If I were an economist/sociologist then I might suggest the trends in prep baseball are associated with the loss of high-paying, 40-week, blue-collar jobs.

Every sport is hockey now

(04-08-2024 06:30 AM)dansplaining Wrote:  

(04-05-2024 07:36 PM)masttg Wrote:  Prep baseball is really expensive and time consuming. AAU can be done with one adult, cheap unis, and a van. Travel baseball...really different story. If I were an economist/sociologist then I might suggest the trends in prep baseball are associated with the loss of high-paying, 40-week, blue-collar jobs.

Every sport is hockey now

If third world Latin countries can "afford" to be great in baseball, dammit we can figure it out here too. I don't really need to watch 1-tool players named Chad dominate baseball anymore.

(04-08-2024 07:58 AM)Bob Wickersham Wrote:  

(04-08-2024 06:30 AM)dansplaining Wrote:  

(04-05-2024 07:36 PM)masttg Wrote:  Prep baseball is really expensive and time consuming. AAU can be done with one adult, cheap unis, and a van. Travel baseball...really different story. If I were an economist/sociologist then I might suggest the trends in prep baseball are associated with the loss of high-paying, 40-week, blue-collar jobs.

Every sport is hockey now

If third world Latin countries can "afford" to be great in baseball, dammit we can figure it out here too. I don't really need to watch 1-tool players named Chad dominate baseball anymore.

I guess I should have said that in America - every sport is hockey now

(04-08-2024 07:58 AM)Bob Wickersham Wrote:  

(04-08-2024 06:30 AM)dansplaining Wrote:  

(04-05-2024 07:36 PM)masttg Wrote:  Prep baseball is really expensive and time consuming. AAU can be done with one adult, cheap unis, and a van. Travel baseball...really different story. If I were an economist/sociologist then I might suggest the trends in prep baseball are associated with the loss of high-paying, 40-week, blue-collar jobs.

Every sport is hockey now

If third world Latin countries can "afford" to be great in baseball, dammit we can figure it out here too. I don't really need to watch 1-tool players named Chad dominate baseball anymore.

Bob, I can figure it out.

In the U.S. most schools offer FB, basketball, baseball, T&F, etc. I don't see it so much as $ as personal choice of athletes.

Basketball is close to a 12 month sport with spring ball, AAU, etc.

Lot of athletes with extraordinary speed opt to do track rather than baseball.

If one looks back over the last 50 years or so, FB and basketball have gotten more popular and baseball less so for many segments of the U.S. population. Yes, it is now mostly a white and Latin game.

Gee, I can remember when the Pistons played at COBO ARENA (I think it held about 11K, if I remember correctly). Now a typical NBA arena is say 17 - 20k.

Look at how Lambeau Field has been expanded a number of times from a smallish stadium to a big NFL stadium.

OTOH, MLB stadiums are getting smaller as folks don't want to sit 450 feet away trying to watch a little round ball as the pitcher nibbles around the corners of home plate.

(04-08-2024 07:58 AM)Bob Wickersham Wrote:  

(04-08-2024 06:30 AM)dansplaining Wrote:  

(04-05-2024 07:36 PM)masttg Wrote:  Prep baseball is really expensive and time consuming. AAU can be done with one adult, cheap unis, and a van. Travel baseball...really different story. If I were an economist/sociologist then I might suggest the trends in prep baseball are associated with the loss of high-paying, 40-week, blue-collar jobs.

Every sport is hockey now

If third world Latin countries can "afford" to be great in baseball, dammit we can figure it out here too. I don't really need to watch 1-tool players named Chad dominate baseball anymore.

Bob, I can figure it out.

In the U.S. most schools offer FB, basketball, baseball, T&F, etc. I don't see it so much as $ as personal choice of athletes.

Basketball is close to a 12 month sport with spring ball, AAU, etc. Lot of athletes with extraordinary speed opt to do track rather than baseball.

One might assume that running track translates or compliments FB and basketball than hitting a little white ball spinning like crazy.

Crazy personal note: In h.s. I gave up FB because I would have need to be a 9-month 'athlete': FB, basketball or weight, and then T&F or baseball. I had little interest in weights or running. Little did I know 10 years later I would be training for my 1st marathon.

If one looks back over the last 50 years or so, FB and basketball have gotten more popular and baseball less so for many segments of the U.S. population. Yes, it is now mostly a white and Latin game.

Gee, I can remember when the Pistons played at COBO ARENA (I think it held about 11K, if I remember correctly). Now a typical NBA arena is say 17 - 20k.

Look at how Lambeau Field has been expanded a number of times from a smallish stadium to a big NFL stadium.

OTOH, MLB stadiums are getting smaller as folks don't want to sit 450 feet away trying to watch a little round ball as the pitcher nibbles around the corners of home plate.

(04-08-2024 09:13 AM)emu steve Wrote:  

(04-08-2024 07:58 AM)Bob Wickersham Wrote:  

(04-08-2024 06:30 AM)dansplaining Wrote:  

(04-05-2024 07:36 PM)masttg Wrote:  Prep baseball is really expensive and time consuming. AAU can be done with one adult, cheap unis, and a van. Travel baseball...really different story. If I were an economist/sociologist then I might suggest the trends in prep baseball are associated with the loss of high-paying, 40-week, blue-collar jobs.

Every sport is hockey now

If third world Latin countries can "afford" to be great in baseball, dammit we can figure it out here too. I don't really need to watch 1-tool players named Chad dominate baseball anymore.

Bob, I can figure it out.

In the U.S. most schools offer FB, basketball, baseball, T&F, etc. I don't see it so much as $ as personal choice of athletes.

Basketball is close to a 12 month sport with spring ball, AAU, etc.

Lot of athletes with extraordinary speed opt to do track rather than baseball.

If one looks back over the last 50 years or so, FB and basketball have gotten more popular and baseball less so for many segments of the U.S. population. Yes, it is now mostly a white and Latin game.

Gee, I can remember when the Pistons played at COBO ARENA (I think it held about 11K, if I remember correctly). Now a typical NBA arena is say 17 - 20k.

Look at how Lambeau Field has been expanded a number of times from a smallish stadium to a big NFL stadium.

OTOH, MLB stadiums are getting smaller as folks don't want to sit 450 feet away trying to watch a little round ball as the pitcher nibbles around the corners of home plate.

I have coworkers whose kids play baseball - its got travel leagues and is year round too.

(04-08-2024 09:33 AM)dansplaining Wrote:  

(04-08-2024 09:13 AM)emu steve Wrote:  

(04-08-2024 07:58 AM)Bob Wickersham Wrote:  

(04-08-2024 06:30 AM)dansplaining Wrote:  

(04-05-2024 07:36 PM)masttg Wrote:  Prep baseball is really expensive and time consuming. AAU can be done with one adult, cheap unis, and a van. Travel baseball...really different story. If I were an economist/sociologist then I might suggest the trends in prep baseball are associated with the loss of high-paying, 40-week, blue-collar jobs.

Every sport is hockey now

If third world Latin countries can "afford" to be great in baseball, dammit we can figure it out here too. I don't really need to watch 1-tool players named Chad dominate baseball anymore.

Bob, I can figure it out.

In the U.S. most schools offer FB, basketball, baseball, T&F, etc. I don't see it so much as $ as personal choice of athletes.

Basketball is close to a 12 month sport with spring ball, AAU, etc.

Lot of athletes with extraordinary speed opt to do track rather than baseball.

If one looks back over the last 50 years or so, FB and basketball have gotten more popular and baseball less so for many segments of the U.S. population. Yes, it is now mostly a white and Latin game.

Gee, I can remember when the Pistons played at COBO ARENA (I think it held about 11K, if I remember correctly). Now a typical NBA arena is say 17 - 20k.

Look at how Lambeau Field has been expanded a number of times from a smallish stadium to a big NFL stadium.

OTOH, MLB stadiums are getting smaller as folks don't want to sit 450 feet away trying to watch a little round ball as the pitcher nibbles around the corners of home plate.

I have coworkers whose kids play baseball - its got travel leagues and is year round too.

Bingo.

Ask Maxx's father and he'll tell you FB is year around in Texas.

We don't live in times where Johnny plays FB until November, hoops starting in December, and baseball in March or April.