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| Sept. 18, 2013 The real deal | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Las Vegas Schedule Dear Terry, Dave, Fran, George, et al: I'm guessing that you're feeling a little pressure to post the schedules for the 480 plus teams who will be in Las Vegas next week. Relax! Take a few extra days to enjoy the fun and frivolity that Vegas has to offer. Go out and have a few beers or enjoy a show - no need to hurry with this. Just because there are well over 5,000 players (not to mention spouses) who are trying to figure out there schedules for next weekend doesn't mean that you have to cave in to their need to know. Screw 'em - don't release any info until you're good and damn well ready. Love, The real deal |
| Sept. 17, 2013 The real deal | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Bat Compression Testing Device In one of the leagues I play in, there is a team of youngsters that has been beating everyone else on a regular basis. Someone complained to the commissioner about them using illegal bats, so he did a "bat compression test" with his new tester (comes in a small plastic case) and found that they had been using 3 shaved bats, which were pulled out of circulation. This team hasn't won a game since... Anyone know anything about these bat compression testers? It looks like a small vise (so I'm told) that gives a reading on the bat's flexion / compression tolerance. |
| Aug. 22, 2013 The real deal | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: RE; NCSSA HOF event this week at BLD in Manteca Taits: not going to Turlock. Looks like we're done until Vegas, although I'll be playing in a kid's tournament next weekend with my sons in South Lake Tahoe. When do you think you'll be playing again? |
| Aug. 22, 2013 The real deal | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: RE; NCSSA HOF event this week at BLD in Manteca After checking out all the bracket results, looks like 78 teams participated in this "local" tournament! Pretty good showing for NCSSA - certainly had the feel of a "national" tourney. Pretty fortunate to live in an area that supports Senior Softball. |
| Aug. 19, 2013 The real deal | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: RE; NCSSA HOF event this week at BLD in Manteca Omar, I agree. This tournament was well run, and a lot of fun. The umpires were great for the most part (except for the calls that went against us - lol). SSUSA or NCSSA: Any chance of getting another tournament at this venue - perhaps earlier in the year? Taits: Thanks for the email - hope you're feeling better soon. |
| Aug. 19, 2013 The real deal | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: RE; NCSSA HOF event this week at BLD in Manteca Really enjoyed this tournament and seeing some old friends. A couple of observations: Some of the team uniforms are awesome. My favorites: Nor Cal Warriors, Oh My, NW Legends (to name a few - a lot of others are pretty cool too). I guess the days of a gray t -shirt with a number on the back are over. Saw a few games of 50 Major Plus division. Wow! The distance and frequency of the home runs was unreal. In general, these guys are bigger and stronger than the players in other divisions. The down side: didn't see a lot of defense being played (not that they can't - just mostly 5 run innings with a lot of bombs). Thanks to NCSSA for allowing "over the limit" home runs to be "walks" instead of outs, otherwise it could get real ugly for the pitchers. Looking forward to Las Vegas. |
| July 16, 2013 The real deal | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Cal Cup I believe there was a bracket of combined divisions (60 Major and 55 AAA). Anyone know who won this bracket? |
| June 29, 2013 The real deal | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Major Plus One of the reasons why lower rated teams prefer not to play against Major Plus is player (pitcher) safety. The big hitters are forced to keep the ball in the park when they play lower division rules, and mistakes happen. Put a screen in front of the pitcher (vs. Major Plus), and there would be less objection. |
| Jan. 19, 2013 The real deal | Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: Tournment Pitcher from NY looking to join a team C'mon guys, give Cerce a break - you don't know him like I do. Although I've never met him, we've been maintaining a close relationship these last few years online. He has impressed me with his pitching skills - truly a future HOF candidate.He has been an inspiration to me, and I will cherish our relationship for the rest of my life Sincerely, Notre Dame grad. |
| Dec. 28, 2012 The real deal | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Best leadoff hitter Sorry guys, but I am the best lead off hitter of all time: .950 average, hit for power, run like a deer, and lie like a rug (and this is one of the weirdest threads in a long time). |
| Dec. 26, 2012 The real deal | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: survey I voted yes for the 1 and 1 count (and I also would be in favor of raising the height limit on pitches). Not sure if 1 and 1 count speeds up the game, but it does give a little more of an advantage to the pitcher than what currently exists. |
| Nov. 25, 2012 The real deal | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: NCSSA General Meetingm, Sat Dec 1 There is no truth to the rumor that, in an effort get more participation from managers and players, they will be selling ice cold beer on tap at this meeting... |
| Nov. 17, 2012 The real deal | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: You Make the Call C'mon guys - if the ball went "out of bounds", then it's a dead ball - runner advances to 2nd... |
| Sept. 4, 2012 The real deal | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Souvenir vendors Wow - this discussion has really degenerated into a junior high name calling contest. If senior softball players have to resort to this type of thing, I guess we shouldn't complain about our leaders in Washington... C"mon guys - can't we all just get along? |
| Aug. 26, 2012 The real deal | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Vegas Worlds Roster rules Unfortunately, Gary, there probably are managers out there that discourage their worst few guys from attending the worlds by telling them their playing time will be limited - not too many guys want to spend that kind of money to sit. |
| Aug. 24, 2012 The real deal | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Vegas Worlds Roster rules Need some help on the roster rules for Vegas: Can a team pick up a few players to fill out their roster? Or could a player whose team isn't going to Vegas play with another team? Thanks for your input... |
| Aug. 20, 2012 The real deal | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Results from NCSSA Championships? Any one have any info on the final results of the different brackets? |
| Aug. 14, 2012 The real deal | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Question for TD's Thanks taits. Looks like the tournament schedule just got posted... |
| Aug. 14, 2012 The real deal | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Question for TD's Looking forward to the NCSSA Championships in Manteca this weekend (Norcal). Only problem is - the schedule isn't out yet, and a lot of players who live an hour away (or more) are still trying to figure out whether to drive home Saturday night or make lodging arrangements - all depends on the game schedule. So my question is this: what is an acceptable "deadline" for posting tournament schedules? 3 days advance notice? One week? I know it's not an easy job to pull all this together, but some of us working stiffs need to plan ahead... |
| June 4, 2012 The real deal | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Reno Can you fill us in as to what happened? Might be a teachable moment for the rest of us... |
