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Title: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on March 22, 2009, 07:18:08 PM
Hey Word here,

Now that I have a connection to TCCC I'd like to see if there are others out there that want to discuss 3-C baseball.

I attended the Salve vs WNEC games today. Golden Bears lost a tough one to Salve in the first game but held on to take the second game. I could only stay through the 5th inning of the second game but I will say this about the two teams.

Salve is a gritty team, they play hard and are sound. They surprised me.

WNEC has some very good young players. Second game pitcher Mark DiTommaso, a freshman, is a kid to watch.  I like Tommy Bouvier as a hitter, smart and goes with the pitch; centerfielder Chris Newell  is a gamer, I don't think he is totally healthy but again he competes. Several other nice players round out the squad.

Overall, from what I see WNEC has the talent and is good enough to compete in the LEC. Can't wait for April 22. Pizza and grinders are on Word.

7 inning  in conference games certainly make coaches game plan differently. Still trying to get used to that difference.

All in all, I think WNEC and Roger Williams will fight it out for the TCCC, oops, my daughter reminds me it is TCCC as the T stands for The! :P Below is the preseason coaches poll. I think Salve may be better than previously touted.

2009 TCCC PRESEASON BASEBALL POLL

Western New England 136 (7)
Roger Williams 135 (4)
Curry 117
Wentworth 110 (1)
Endicott 91
Salve Regina 91
Colby-Sawyer 69
Gordon 57
Anna Maria 49
Nichols 40
Eastern Nazarene 26
New England College 15


Good luck to all the TCCC teams, come-on and comment TCCC fans I know you are out there.

Word 8)



Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: rbgosfan on March 23, 2009, 09:59:05 AM
Glad to see a TCCC board finally up here. I think Word is correct with the top two, keep an eye on Curry as well. WNEC started slow in Arizona but were pounding the ball by the end of the trip. The young pitching and defense need to catch up and they will be tough to beat.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: NEDIII on March 23, 2009, 12:42:43 PM
Roger Williams has really turned their program around. They have gotten better and better each year and are now a respected team in region. My prediction : Roger Williams takes down the Cup Cake Conference.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on March 23, 2009, 01:07:42 PM
Roger Williams, read Coach Derek Carlson, has done a very nice job with the program since coming over from the Wheaties of Wheaton.

In the past I'd say RW had some very nice players i.e. Lippincott, Malcolm, Cooney, Thompson, but lacked total squad depth. Recently, and much to the credit of Carlson, they have added depth and a higher degree of toughness which translates into "win-ability".  (Is that a word Word?)

RW's program, IMO, is where Keene State College was about 2-3 years ago. The advantage and disadvantage they have is their conference is not as competitive top to bottom as the LEC. WCONN or UMD on a bad day is still better than NECollege on a good day. (Sorry) :-\

Word 8)
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: KSCfan on March 23, 2009, 01:24:19 PM
The Cup Cake Conference is hilarious!  I think that WNEC and Roger WIlliams are the two best teams in that conference.  Roger WIlliams took 2 from KSC, and lost two to Southern Maine.  I think that RW will be in the NE region when the year is over as the representative of TCCC
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: NEBaseballFan on March 24, 2009, 01:37:26 PM
What I don't get is the recognition Curry College is NOT getting..When their hitting is extremely strong 1-9 . Team average is .394 with a total of 17 homeruns. Opponents ERA. 12.04. When you think of the teams they played, they beat up on a top 25 team, Thiel 17-5 , and then Bowdoin 13-4 , 21-8. If it wasn't for injuries. The same would of happened last year. It's a team to watch.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: NEDIII on March 24, 2009, 01:54:49 PM
The reason they don't get any recognition is because half, yes half, of those wins have come against Gordon, Anna Maria and Eastern Nazarene. I realize that they are in the CCC and have to play them, but these are NOT strong teams. The only quality win they have is against Thiel. Bowdoin is a .500 team and shouldn't be highlighted if you claim they are as good as you say they are.  A win against a team outside the CCC doesn't make it a quality win. Sorry, they still have a lot to prove and I think a lot of people would agree with me.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: rbgosfan on March 24, 2009, 05:21:49 PM
Curry will get its chance to show what it is made of this weekend with 2 at WNEC on Saturday and then 2 at home on Sunday against Salve. With the full week off Curry should have its top 2 pitchers ready for WNEC while WNEC may be lower in the rotation due to the postponement on Monday being moved to Wednesday and also a tough game Thursday against RPI.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on March 28, 2009, 08:07:39 AM
Curry v WNEC - wish I could be there today. For what its worth, my picks:

Sat, Mar. 28, 2009 Baseball
Wentworth Endicott  - SPLIT

Colby-Sawyer Roger Williams  RW SWEEP

New England College Salve Regina  - REGINA SWEEP

Curry Western New England  - SPLIT

Nichols Eastern Nazarene  - SPLIT

Gordon Anna Maria  -  ANNA  SWEEPS

Word
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on March 28, 2009, 02:49:14 PM
WNEC takes the first game vs Curry 13-0. :o ;D
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: rbgosfan on March 28, 2009, 05:14:21 PM
Word get the split prediction correct as Curry comes back to win the second game 6-3 in 8 innings.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on March 29, 2009, 09:34:49 AM
Quote from: wordsmith on March 28, 2009, 08:07:39 AM
Curry v WNEC - wish I could be there today. For what its worth, my picks:

Sat, Mar. 28, 2009 Baseball
Wentworth Endicott  - SPLIT

Colby-Sawyer Roger Williams  RW SWEEP

New England College Salve Regina  - REGINA SWEEP

Curry Western New England  - SPLIT

Nichols Eastern Nazarene  - SPLIT

Gordon Anna Maria  -  ANNA  SWEEPS

Word


Sat Results from the TCCC:

Wentworth Endicott - SPLIT

ColbySawyer - Roger Williams - SPLIT    :o

New England College- Salve Regina - Regina SWEEPS

Curry Western New England - SPLIT

Nichols Eastern Nazarene - SPLIT

Gordon Anna Maria - ANNA SWEEPS


Only surprise was RW losing a game to the BlyMen of Colby Sawyer.

Word  8)
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: LEC Fan on March 29, 2009, 11:37:56 AM
Word, is Blyguy still coaching up there???
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on March 29, 2009, 12:23:45 PM
Quote from: LEC Fan on March 29, 2009, 11:37:56 AM
Word, is Blyguy still coaching up there???

Yup, Barney BlyMan lives and breathes up there :D

Word 8)
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on April 07, 2009, 11:52:05 AM
Since no one else is posting on this site I thought I'd ramble for a while.....remember all in fun boys ::)

About half-way through the TCCC season. Any surprises here?
2009 TCCC Baseball Standings
School
1. Curry                                  11-1             17-3
2. Wentworth                         7-2-1           17-6-1
3. Roger Williams                    5-2-1           10-8-1
4. Western New England        9-5              15-9
5. Eastern Nazarene               4-4              12-8
Salve Regina                          4-4               8-15
7. Anna Maria                          6-8              10-16-1
8. Nichols                                4-6              9-11
Colby-Sawyer                        4-6               8-13
10. Endicott                            2-6               7-13
11. New England College       2-8               5-11
12. Gordon                             1-7               2-13

Just some other thoughts on a rainy day.........

Has there ever been any thought to having two divisions in the TCCC? The logistics of playing 22 in-conference games seems cumbersome. And the methods to break into divisions are endless....Let's skip the obvious ways like North/South or East/West.

You could divide the conference into teams with one name i.e. Endicott, Gordon, and teams with two names Salve Regina Colby-Sawyer. The two teams with three name Western New England and New England College could rotate between the one and two name conferences on a yearly basis.
Another way - divide the teams is by their mascots...ahhh one of my favorite topics. Those of you familiar with RIC-EE the Rhode Island College mascot - a 2nd generation Village People member, will know my fondness by previous posts on the LEC board. Speaking of mascots let's have us a look.....

UNE- So we can take the Nor'easters - who names these teams, is their a committee to come-up with mascot names at UNE? "Let's take a vote....OK it is unanimous we are now officially the Nor'easters, since it brings such warm and wonderful thoughts...Nor'easter drops 2 feet of snow, 7 die in powerful Nor'easter, power out to thousands......But the baseball team won oops we don't have a baseball team....

Anna Maria - AMCATS (what exactly is an AMCAT, is it related to a BOBCAT, or is this a lesson from a freshman English class at the college? --  ICCAT, IBCAT, IAMCAT

Custer College - Who??? --have a look at the Curry College's mascot - I anoint them Custer College; or better yet KFC College - The Colonel's Very Own Special College - I'll have to see how that works.

Eastern Nazarene - the Crusaders - now there is a multi-cultural word for ya! Let's go back to the 12th and 13th centuries for our name... sorry ENC this is all in fun... I really do know that crusade is a Latin term for Cross - by the way - Happy Easter

Endicott - Gulls - How clever, we have a campus on the ocean, these damned-able friggin' birds are always swooping and crapping, crapping and swooping...let's make something positive out of this and call ourselves the Damned-able Birds. I like the Endicott Chubb Peabody's myself (there is another history lesson if you care to Google).

Gordon Fightin Scots- Another great name for a Christian school. The only fighting Scots I have ever encountered were in bars, in San Francisco bathhouses, or when money fell on the floor.

New England College Pilgrims- Yep, makes sense. I do remember from my history lessons the Pilgrim dudes landing at the head waters of the Contoocook River, stepping foot on Henniker Rock, cracked open a cold one and dined with the Native Americans on Pat's Peak for Thanksgiving Dinner.

Nichols College Bison – yep, that's right....the Pilgrims, on their way to landing at Henniker Rock, dropped off a big ol' load of Bison in Dudley. The bison used to roam in huge herds on the Mass Pike before they put in the higher tolls.

Roger Williams – Hawks- Now here is smart name for the SID see they can use headlines like Hawks devour Custer; Hawks claw AMCATS,  birds with sharp claws seem to be popular... although it has nothing to do with Roger Williams (see Endicott).

Salve Regina Seahawks - ....OK on the ocean, bunches of damn birds.... Damned-able Birds and Hawks are taken, so let's go with ....real creative. I think a much better name is the Salve Regina Queens- all ya'll Latin Majors on the campus know what I am saying???

Wentworth Leopards –I like the Wentworth Leotards better

Western New England Golden Bears – Now the only sporting Golden Bear worthy of the name is Columbus' own Jack Nicklaus, so that name is out... I have to work on a name for WNEC

Colby-Sawyer - The Chargers, hey isn't that name already taken? Eye think Colby-Cheese-heads is a much better fit

Look forward to any suggestions from the peanut gallery.

Word 8)



Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: Stump on April 07, 2009, 09:42:51 PM
Word:
very creative, very entertaining. Always fun stuff to read and ponder on a rainy day.  I always enjoy your ramblings.
I am, however,  a little worried you may have a little too much time on your hands ;D
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on April 09, 2009, 07:00:04 PM
Quote from: KSCfan on March 23, 2009, 01:24:19 PM
The Cup Cake Conference is hilarious!  I think that WNEC and Roger WIlliams are the two best teams in that conference.  Roger WIlliams took 2 from KSC, and lost two to Southern Maine.  I think that RW will be in the NE region when the year is over as the representative of TCCC

WNEC 14 Eastern Connecticut (formerly known as TEE) 3

Cup Cake Conference my arse! >:(

GREAT JOB WNEC tip of the hat to you.

Word
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: ECSUalum on April 09, 2009, 08:54:24 PM
WNEC has always been the class of the TCCC and has always been an excellent team.

Calzone did a great job today, with some heavy hitting against Warrior pitching!!

Congrats on a solid win vs ECSU.


Word, did you say your son coaches or plays for WNEC?
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on April 09, 2009, 10:10:25 PM
ECSUalum,

Coaches

WNEC, Curry and Roger Williams are all quality teams this year. The next 2 weekends will be very interesting.

To top off the day the Great State of O-H-I-O has a team vying for the Ice Hockey National Championship.... 8)

Word
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: ECSUalum on April 09, 2009, 10:15:46 PM
So, Its been a GOOD day for the Wordsmithmyster :) :) :)
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on April 10, 2009, 12:30:05 PM
     OK kiddies here be my picks for the TCCC       

Sat, Apr. 11, 2009 Baseball

New England College
Curry 

Curry makes mince meat out of the Pilgrims with leftovers to spare :P

Roger Williams 
Endicott

Gulls choke the Chubbs in a swoop, err sweep.    ;)

Western New England
Brandeis 

WNEC - (We Nockedoff East Conn) ;D does the banana spilt against the Brandys

Nichols
Wentworth

Leotards get two and Bar-B-Q the Bisons   :D


Happy Passover, Happy Easter, and Happy Spring to all ya'll agnostics and atheists.
See ya at the games.

Word 8)









Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: ECSUalum on April 10, 2009, 07:58:43 PM
Right back at you Word, and Good Luck to the Golden Bears for the rest of 2009
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on April 10, 2009, 08:53:19 PM
Wheaties 7 WNEC 4

Fairly even game from my vantage point. Both teams had like 11 or 12 hits, Wheaton was more clutch with men on base as they went 2-2-2 in the second-fourth innings.

Wheaties have a couple of strong closer types ...Simmons kid was strong clsoing out the 8th and sealing the deal in the ninth.

WNEC's Bouvier had a solid day...

Tomorrow vs Brandeis

Word
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on April 11, 2009, 06:22:53 PM
Sat in the friggin' rain and wind and cold and watched WNEC play the Brandys. First game went quickly with a WNEC victory 4-1.

Game 2 went 2 innings before they lost the field and had to PPD.

Evan Michaud pitched well, again, for the Bears. WNEC took advantage of several wild pitches that scored at least 2 runs by my count.

You know, other than the rain and the wind and the temperature it was a very pleasant day. But its always a good day when you win. :P :P

Word ;D



Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: 363dp on April 11, 2009, 09:18:14 PM
Come on Word, a fairly even game?  I have so much respect for you. I know , you know, those teams are not even.  363
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: Stump on April 11, 2009, 09:34:51 PM
Quote from: wordsmith on April 11, 2009, 06:22:53 PM
Sat in the friggin' rain and wind and cold and watched WNEC play the Brandys. First game went quickly with a WNEC victory 4-1.

Game 2 went 2 innings before they lost the field and had to PPD.

Evan Michaud pitched well, again, for the Bears. WNEC took advantage of several wild pitches that scored at least 2 runs by my count.

You know, other than the rain and the wind and the temperature it was a very pleasant day. But its always a good day when you win. :P :Pn the air overnight

Word ;D




Ah yes, the joy of baseball in the spring in New England.  We didn't have to put up with any rain on the shore of beautiful Sebago Lake. Plenty of wind and cold, for sure, but no rain(some snow in the air overnight). So we had it pretty good up in Maine today compared to the rest of New England.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on April 12, 2009, 08:06:52 AM
Quote from: 363dp on April 11, 2009, 09:18:14 PM
Come on Word, a fairly even game?  I have so much respect for you. I know , you know, those teams are not even.  363

363,

The Wheaton v WNEC game was a fairly even contest. I did not comment on the squads themselves, just the game. Both teams had 11 or 12 hits, the game was tied after 2 innings, and was 6-4 in the 8th inning.

I am still trying to recover from Miami of Ohio choking in the big one last night.  :o :o

PS 363 In my line of work I don't respect myself, so why sould U respect me.
http://www.goofyphotos.com/funpages/chipndale.php

Word ;)
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: 363dp on April 12, 2009, 08:51:52 AM
Word,

Which one of those is you?  What color are you? I should be able to recognize from Friday.

Good news for the Huskies, Henry's complete game victory.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on April 12, 2009, 08:18:41 PM
Video from the WNEC Brandys game yesterday courtesy of TV 22 Springfield

http://www.wwlp.com/dpp/sports/wwlp_sports_wnec_beats_brandeis_200904111631_rev1

363,

I am the guy on the far right.. :D

Word ::)
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on April 13, 2009, 11:12:52 AM
So what is the deal with the TCCC playoffs? Is there someone out there who can help fill me in?

I assume a double elimination, but --->

1) Do all 12 teams qualify or just the top 6, 8?

2) Is the location selected by bid or by finish in standings? I noticed last year WNEC finished 3rd in the standings but hosted the tourney.

3) Are the early round games at the higher seeds home or are all games at the same site?

Thanks in advance for the help.

Word ??? ??? ???


Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: Stump on April 13, 2009, 01:46:11 PM
Word,
Last year was top 8 double elimination with all games at the higher seed. I would guess it's probably the same this year
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on April 13, 2009, 03:26:14 PM
Quote from: Stump on April 13, 2009, 01:46:11 PM
Word,
Last year was top 8 double elimination with all games at the higher seed. I would guess it's probably the same this year

Thanks Stump. That helps. Any idea of where the finals are held or does that depend upon who is left standing after the opening round of games?

Word ??? ???
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: Stump on April 13, 2009, 03:45:50 PM
I found the conference press release from last year and it said that the highest seed would host all games.

http://www.thecommonwealthcoastconference.com/sports/releases0708/bbpairings08.pdf
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: rbgosfan on April 13, 2009, 04:50:37 PM
Last year it was almost a double elimination. It was top 8 teams with highest seed always hosting, however the final game was the winner of the winner's bracket (with 0 losses) against the survivor of the losers bracket (1 loss) in a winner take all game. You do not know where you will be playing until all results of each day are know. WNEC hosted Wentworth last year for the championship but did not know they would be home until Wentworth won the losers bracket and had a lower seed than WNEC. I found it strange that had Wentworth won the game, they would have been the champions even though each team would have had 1 loss but that is how the tournament was set up. I haven't seen anything about this years tournament yet.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: Stump on April 13, 2009, 08:29:12 PM
I just looked up the bracket from last year. That is an different setup. First look it looks like a double elim. but it's not. That would stink to be the unbeaten team and lose the tourney bid with just one loss. True double elim wouldn't take any longer. Now I see the difference. Playing at the higher seed you have to play it that way on Sat (4 possible games would need a common game site)
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: 363dp on April 13, 2009, 08:42:14 PM
Good match up tomorrow as CCC powerhouse Curry 23-3 host NEWMAC leader Wheaton 24-3.  What are your thought on this mid April game?
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on April 13, 2009, 09:09:38 PM
Wheaton wins in a walk-over.

Curry has not played a real tough schedule, Wheaton is tough and plays tough. Curry had 2 games tonight, winning both against the Pilgrims.

Wheaton 12-3 over Curry :o

Endicott beat Roger Williams twice today... standings are a jumbled mess.

:-\ :-\Sad day in new England baseball Mark the Bird Fidrych died today in Northborough. His dump truck fell on him.  :P

Word
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on April 14, 2009, 02:42:59 PM
Latest Poll has USM and EastConn staying in the Top 10. Wheaties rise to 3rd, Trinity into 7th, Curry checks in at 20 and WNEC gets a vote. Pretty good representation for New England and for TCCC. ;D

Gut check time for Curry against the Lyons.  ::)

School (1st votes) Rec. Pts Prev.
1 Millsaps (10) 30-4 597 3
2 Salisbury (10) 29-4 588 2
3 Wheaton (Mass.) (4) 23-3 563 4
4 Texas-Tyler 31-6 521 5
5 Southern Maine 18-3 501 8
6 St. Scholastica (1) 21-2 495 9
7 Trinity (Conn.) 18-3 483 7
8 Pomona-Pitzer 28-3 458 10
9 Heidelberg 23-5 443 11
10 Eastern Connecticut 19-5 418 1
11 Wooster 25-7 324 6
12 Kean 22-7 299 12
13 St. Thomas 18-5 292 16
14 Buena Vista 21-4 251 17
15 Cal Lutheran 24-7 237 14
16 Linfield 25-7 197 13
17 Shenandoah 28-6 163 20
18 Marietta 17-7 140 19
19 Keystone 24-4 121 --
20 Curry   21-3 117 --
21 George Fox 24-7 114 --
22 Carthage 17-5 100 --
23 RPI 21-5 89 --
24 UW-Whitewater 14-7 85 22
25 Augustana 221-7 72 23

Dropped Out: Beloit, Chapman, Christopher Newport, Cortland State, Rochester
Others receiving votes: Chapman 65, Suffolk 62, Christopher Newport 38, UW-Oshkosh 31, Penn State-Behrend 30, Beloit 29, Birmingham-Southern 27, Mount St. Mary 25, Thomas More 23, Ithaca 23, St. Olaf 22, York (Pa.) 18, Methodist 18, Cortland State 12, Rochester 10, Wilkes 10, Illinois Wesleyan 6, Pacific Lutheran 6, Western New England  1, Rhodes 1



Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on April 14, 2009, 07:58:46 PM
And DOWN goes Wheaton  :o
Curry 5-0 over the BoC

TCCC strikes again. 363dp did you see the game? ???

Or were you running into traffic on 140? :P

WNEC sweeps the Crusaders  ;D ;D

Standings beginning to come into focus.... :o

Word 8)
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: NEBaseballFan on April 14, 2009, 08:06:53 PM
Quote from: NEDIII on March 24, 2009, 01:54:49 PM
The reason they don't get any recognition is because half, yes half, of those wins have come against Gordon, Anna Maria and Eastern Nazarene. I realize that they are in the CCC and have to play them, but these are NOT strong teams. The only quality win they have is against Thiel. Bowdoin is a .500 team and shouldn't be highlighted if you claim they are as good as you say they are.  A win against a team outside the CCC doesn't make it a quality win. Sorry, they still have a lot to prove and I think a lot of people would agree with me.


Does anyone listen? I told you so. This team is the real deal. first in the country in hitting, and just shut out the #3 team in the country in 9 inn.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: 363dp on April 14, 2009, 08:11:19 PM
 Word, did not see the game. Was stuck up in Maine with no live stats or audio. Looks like it was a closer game than the 5-0 final score. A very nice victory for Curry , who is on a very nice run. Tough loss for Wheaton, Olson has been very good this year in the set up role this year , had a tough outing.  When is the last time Wheaton got shut out?
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: rbgosfan on April 15, 2009, 02:41:33 PM
The last time Wheaton was shut out was late in 2007 regular season by Eric Smolin of WNEC which was also the last time WNEC has been able to beat Wheaton. Wheaton took the second game that day, 2 last year and 2 this year from WNEC. That is an impressive win for Curry, I was not sold on them due to weak opposition thus far but this win definitely changes things.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on April 15, 2009, 07:34:26 PM
Suffolk downs WNEC 6-3 :-\

MCLA tomorrow....
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: rbgosfan on April 16, 2009, 06:59:51 PM
WNEC scores 10 in the first today and coasts to a 15-2 win over MCLA. Next up is a big TCCC doubleheader on Saturday at Roger Williams.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on April 19, 2009, 08:56:49 PM
Finally back from the Flatlands of WNEC. Compared to NuHampsa it was like summer. In fact dang if I didn't get sunburned.

Got to meet rbgosfan - good meeting you and nice to have the chance to talk.

WNEC takes a double dip from Colby Cheese. 11-0 and 10-1 Sat with some CheeseHeads. Nice folks, one ends up being my neighbor.

Saw some things today I have never seen in college ball. A fan got tossed for yelling at.... his own kid on the field. Told him to "grow-up". Guy had been yelling at the umps, but that was fairly mild....then it all went kind of bizzaro and the WNEC staff put a stop to it. The other thing was WNEC scored 5 runs on Sac Flys. I don't ever recall seeing that many Sac Flys in 2 games, sure 2 or even 3, but 5??? Great fundamental baseball today by
Da Bears.

Calzone pitched a gem in the first game, lived on the outside pitched to the umps zone. Rodgers was effective in game two.

Big game in WordLand on Wednesday when Da Bears come to the Swamp to face the hardhittin' Swamp Things.  :D

Word 8)
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: rbgosfan on April 20, 2009, 09:04:14 AM
It was indeed very nice to meet Word today, as a newcomer to the boards, I really enjoyed talking to someone with as much experience and knowledge of D3 baseball.

I agree with Word's analysis of the twin bill. WNEC played fundamental baseball, consistently getting runner in from 3b with less than 2 outs. The pitching and defense had been problematic early in the year but really seem to be coming around. If they continue that trend WNEC should give Curry a good battle in the TCCC tournament next week.

But first this week and Wednesday's battle with KSU.

Go Bears!
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on April 22, 2009, 07:00:09 PM
Watched the WNEC - KSC match-up in Keene. Some observations:

2 evenly matched teams.
6 home runs on the day.
Both teams played fairly well despite tough conditions. :)
Both Umps acted like they did not want to be there. :-\
The Swamp played really 'short' today. Not seen balls fly as they did today. It was a friggin' Home run derby. 2 shots well over the 410 foot sign  :o
Field held up great despite rain. :)
Neither ump acted as if he wanted to be there today. ???
Catch in right field to end the game was a trap IMHO! >:((Sorry DChevy)
Game should have continued into the 8th and beyond. :(
Neither ump acted like they wanted to be there today. Shame on you two! >:(
Congrats to KSC.

http://www.keeneowls.com/sports/bsb/2008-09/news/20090422WNEC




Word :-\
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: ecfaninri on April 22, 2009, 08:36:31 PM
Word.....
Were either of those umps leftover from the KSC - Eastern game last Saturday?  That's too bad that they couldn't have continued the game. Was it any worse going into the 8th- weather wise from the 6th -7th inning?

Eastern cancelled today vs Wesleyan... next game is Friday vs. West Conn - it is supposed to be at West Conn, but it may be played at Eastern instead. Hope to meet Jconn at UMB on Saturday.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: Stump on April 22, 2009, 08:42:23 PM
Word,
  It's safe to say you wern't impressed by the umpires. Sounds like they left their cars running for a quick getaway from the rain. :P  Makes for a tough game when the umps are more interested in getting out than getting the job done. I know it's tough conditions for the umps too but don't rob the players by not caring.  Luckily I've only see one day this year(so far) that the umps weren't into the game. New Haven early in year they both seemed to be guessing on calls throughout both games.  Takes a lot out of both teams and it's hard to watch a game like that. :(

Odd the balls flew so well in the rain and cold.

Good luck to Coach Word and the Golden Bears the rest of the way.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on April 22, 2009, 08:58:30 PM
Umps did not win or lose the game for either team, what they did was not allow the game to continue. I suspect that if you had the chance to talk to any of the KSC coaching staff they might even tell you they were probably disappointed the game was not allowed to continue. Player safety was never an issue!

The weather was not good the entire day. It did worsen in the top of the 6th. The field was in very good shape and the KSC coaches/team worked hard to keep from losing the field. In fact the field crew was(were) carrying more of the drying agent out to the field when the Umps waved their hairy little friggin' paws and slithered off the field. No call for a rain delay, no let's wait 30 minutes and see, just GAME OVER.

I don't blame the umps for missing the call in right, it was a difficult play to see. I just happened to be on the right field fence line this time and got to see it Up close and personal.

The home plate ump who made the call, was a good 600-700 feet away when he made it as he and Gus,his seeing-eye mutt were already half way to their car when he raised his friggin' hairy little paw. The other ump was already in his Elderly Mobility Scooter headed back to the Senior citizens home for a warm bowl of oatmeal, a cup of tea in hopes of a bowel movement to end his day. (Word I CANNOT, believe you just said that, but ya'll are laughing aren't you?) ;D


Word


Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: ecfaninri on April 23, 2009, 05:54:24 AM
Word...
You call em like you see em...... Too bad some umps - at all levels just can't see or remember than we go to games to see the action between the lines. My son is an umpire and I am an official, the only thing I remind him regularly is to be fair, consistent, in always in position to the end of the contest. That game you do as an official may not be tour last game but it certainly can turn into a players/coaches last game if you are not fair, consistent or in position to the end of the contest. Too bad for WNEC they didn't have the opportunity to play 2 more innings yesterday.

By the way.... don't tell anyone.... I was laughing.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: Stump on April 23, 2009, 08:27:36 AM
Word:
  You're right I'm laughing ;)
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: rbgosfan on April 25, 2009, 11:56:30 PM
The TCCC tournament pairings have been announced. The release from the conference is below:

Curry College has claimed the top seed for The Commonwealth Coast Conference (TCCC) baseball championship, which begins with opening-round games on Tuesday, April 28.

The Colonels (30-5 overall) captured the top seed in the conference tournament after compiling a 21-1 record in TCCC play. Curry will open the double-elimination tournament against #8 seed Colby-Sawyer (15-21 overall, 9-13 TCCC) Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. in Bristol, R.I.

Three other games are scheduled for Tuesday at 3:00 p.m., including #2 seed Western New England (25-14, 16-6) hosting #7 seed Nichols (16-18, 11), #3 seed Roger Williams (17-17-1, 12-9-1) hosting #6 seed Wentworth (22-15-1, 11-10-1), and #4 seed Salve Regina (17-21, 12-10) hosting #5 seed Endicott (17-20, 12-10).

Tournament action will continue through the week, culminating with the championship game on Sunday, May 3 at 1:00 p.m. The TCCC tournament champion will earn an automatic berth in the upcoming 2009 NCAA Division III Baseball Championship.

The highest seed will host each TCCC tournament game.


As discussed in an earlier post, the tournament is almost double elimination. The first two days are standard double elimination with winners from day 1 playing each other and losers playing each other. After 2 days there will be 2 teams at 2-0, 4 teams at 1-1 and 2 teams eliminated. Thursday is an off day to allow for rain. Since there is no host sight all games are played at higher seed, Friday has the 4 teams at 1-1 playing each other to eliminate 2 more teams. The 2 teams with 2-0 records have Friday off also. On Saturday the semifinals are played with the 2 teams at 2-0 playing the 2 teams at 2-1 either once or twice depending on who wins the first game. This leaves 2 teams to play a winner take all championship game on Sunday. It is possible that both teams on Sunday will be undefeated, both will have 1 loss or 1 will be undefeated and the other have 1 loss but it is still a single game at the home of the higher  seeded team.

As the top seed Curry will  play all of its games at home. As the 2 seed WNEC is assured of being at home as long as it survives until Sunday when it may have to travel to Curry.

Last year WNEC as the 3 seed ended up hosting the championship game when number 4 seed Wentworth upsed the 1 seed Roger Williams twice on Saturday.

Based on records and what I have seen this really should come down to a matchup of WNEC and Curry but if a pitcher gets hot anything can happen.

Lets go BEARS!
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: Bill Gorman on April 26, 2009, 01:12:51 AM
Quote from: rbgosfan on April 25, 2009, 11:56:30 PMLast year WNEC as the 3 seed ended up hosting the championship game when number 4 seed Wentworth upsed the 1 seed Roger Williams twice on Saturday.
Wentworth had actually upset top-seeded Roger Williams in the second round to go 2-0 and advance to Saturday's bracket final. Roger Williams took the first game and Wentworth advanced to the finals with a win in the day's second game.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on April 26, 2009, 08:37:41 AM
My penance for the day is friggin' yard work....but before I go--->

Caught the WNEC vs Amcats game yesterday in the lovely town of Paxton. Nice to meet a couple of D-III baseball board fans.

A couple of observations. WNEC, when focused, is as fundementally, on 'both sides of the ball' as any team I have seen this year.

TCCC tourney has been detailed above (excellent job rbgosfan). Good luck to WNEC ;)

Now for the Amcats. I have to give a big thumbs up to the coaching staff and players. They worked hard, stayed positive and hustled throughout the doubleheader. Even when down by multiple runs these guys played the game 'the way it should be played'. This team is a group you could easily root for even when rooting against. (Know what I mean?) Sad to say but it does appear their season is over, however they can hold their heads high and know they are a credit to their school, and themselves. I am glad I got to see them play this year, they are one of the highlights for me this season.

Word 8)

By the way 4 Buckeyes taken in the NFL Draft Day 1 and.... It's official! 2009 OSU spring game att. 95,722 ... a national record for a spring game. And the best thing is Ohio State won the Spring Game :D
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: ecfaninri on April 26, 2009, 09:25:03 AM
Word.....

Ohio State? How many runs did they score? Could the Owls or Eastern have given them a better contest?

I, too, am heading out to do yard work today. But it's all good.... Put the headphones on ...listen to the Celtics, put some dogs on the grill, and then wait until the Sox and Yanks play tonight.

2  interesting games this week for Eastern prior to the LEC - tommorow at home vs. Tufts at 7 pm. and then Wheaton at home on Wednesday also at 7pm. That game vs. Wheaton could be big for both teams as in region games for an at large bid. With Wheaton ousted by Babson, they may need that game. I will work hard to get all the yard work in today to catch those games this week.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on April 28, 2009, 07:48:22 PM
WNEC dumps Nichols 15-3; next up Roger Dodgers tomorrow 3:00pm at the "Tree".

Beware to WNEC this is a classic trap game---> RW is a very good team, so get on them early and often >:( >:( >:(

Word 8)
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: rbgosfan on April 29, 2009, 08:49:21 AM
I have to agree with Word on Roger Williams. I expected them to have a much better record within conference than they did and they indeed are a dangerous team. WNEC needs to keep the bats going and hope Michaud stays hot on the mound.

The way this tournament sets up, this is a huge game for both teams. A win today gives you 2 days off and puts you in Saturdays semifinals only needing a split to get into the Championship game on Sunday. Whichever team loses today will have to win on Friday and then twice on Saturday in order to make it to Sunday.

Here's hoping the Bears defend the home turf and come out swinging!
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on April 29, 2009, 05:55:39 PM
Quote from: rbgosfan on April 29, 2009, 08:49:21 AM
I have to agree with Word on Roger Williams. I expected them to have a much better record within conference than they did and they indeed are a dangerous team. WNEC needs to keep the bats going and hope Michaud stays hot on the mound.

The way this tournament sets up, this is a huge game for both teams. A win today gives you 2 days off and puts you in Saturdays semifinals only needing a split to get into the Championship game on Sunday. Whichever team loses today will have to win on Friday and then twice on Saturday in order to make it to Sunday.

Here's hoping the Bears defend the home turf and come out swinging!

WNEC survives the Roger Dodgers 4-3 and moves on to play Saturday at 10 am.

See you at the Tree.  ;D

Word 8)
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: Bill Gorman on April 29, 2009, 06:39:32 PM
Other scores:

Nichols 5, Wentworth 4 (Wentworth elminated)
Endicott 2, Curry 0
Salve Regina, 4, Colby-Sawyer 2 (Colby-Sawyer eliminated)

Friday's Elmination Schedule:
(7) Nichols at (3) Roger Williams, 3:00 (winner goes to (2) WNEC Saturday)
(4) Salve Regina at (1) Curry, 3:00 ((5) Endicott travels to the winner of this game Saturday)
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on April 29, 2009, 06:51:16 PM
Bill,

Thank you for the update. 'Surprising' about Curry, but Endicott can be a post season terror.

Word 8)
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: rbgosfan on April 29, 2009, 08:29:12 PM
This tournament seems tough on the top seed. Last year Roger Williams had the top seed and lost in round 2 to Wentworth. They went on to win Friday and beat Wentworth in game 1 Saturday but eventually lost in Saturday's 2nd game. From a pitching perspective WNEC and Nichols now have a huge advantage as they have used only 2 starters each while their opponents on Saturday will have to come back early with their number 1 or use a fifth starter. Depth in pitching always seems to play a big part in these double elimination tournaments.


Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: Bill Gorman on April 29, 2009, 09:01:21 PM
Nichols' starter went the distance today (and only threw 106 pitches), which helped them.  Especially since they had to use four pitchers against WNEC.

From a outsider's persepctive (as of 4:50 this afternoon, anyway), it should be a very interesting remainder of the tournament.  After yesterday's slugfest in all four games, it was nice to see the four games today decided by a total of six runs.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on April 29, 2009, 09:41:09 PM
Quote from: rbgosfan on April 29, 2009, 08:29:12 PM
This tournament seems tough on the top seed. Last year Roger Williams had the top seed and lost in round 2 to Wentworth. They went on to win Friday and beat Wentworth in game 1 Saturday but eventually lost in Saturday's 2nd game. From a pitching perspective WNEC and Nichols now have a huge advantage as they have used only 2 starters each while their opponents on Saturday will have to come back early with their number 1 or use a fifth starter. Depth in pitching always seems to play a big part in these double elimination tournaments.




...And the willingness of the coach to use :P, and the ability, or shall we say recoverability, of the ace to come back on short rest or no rest. I have seen this for years in the LEC, especially from Sullen Maine who had no problem using Adam Lemieux, Ryan Adams, Josh Connors, Tip Fairchild, etc. to pitch endless innings in the drive to win the title.

Word ::)
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: KSCfan on April 30, 2009, 12:30:28 PM
Just a question i was thinking about it Curry gets upended and does not win the conference will they still get an at large bid into the tournament.  They would have to compete against Wheaton, and either USM, or Eastern or maybe both for a pool C bid.  Does Curry deserve a bid over Wheaton, USM, and or Eastern when all three are ranked higher than them in the National Poll, but Curry's overall record seems to be stronger than Wheatons, and Easterns.  Could you see CCC teams in the Regionals at Eastern CT?
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: KSCfan on April 30, 2009, 01:19:44 PM
I mean two CCC teams in the regionals sorry about the typo
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: dgilblair on April 30, 2009, 05:53:51 PM
Quote from: KSCfan on April 30, 2009, 01:19:44 PM
I mean two CCC teams in the regionals sorry about the typo

I think it depends on what everyone does in the next week or so.  They could be in the mix at this point, you would think.  Lets hope Curry wins out and keeps the stress level down.  Sorry Word, I don't want to see WNEC again in Manfield this year.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on April 30, 2009, 09:19:25 PM
Quote from: DGilblair on April 30, 2009, 05:53:51 PM
Quote from: KSCfan on April 30, 2009, 01:19:44 PM
I mean two CCC teams in the regionals sorry about the typo

I think it depends on what everyone does in the next week or so.  They could be in the mix at this point, you would think.  Lets hope Curry wins out and keeps the stress level down.  Sorry Word, I don't want to see WNEC again in Manfield this year.

OK I understand, you'll be adding WNEC dolls to your voodoo collection eh?

Word ::)
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: KSCfan on May 01, 2009, 08:31:12 AM
I liked what i saw from WNEC this year when they played in the swamp.  I think that WNEC is a team that if they get hot a litte bit right here in the CCC tournament and win it can cause problems in the regionals.  They have the sticks as i watched them hit, i have not seen thier "top" guys but i tell you right now Gilblair is right for not wanting them to get in.  I have not seen Curry play this year and i know that WNEC and Curry split in thier DH (right word?).  ANything can happen for that winner take all game in the finals, and i hope it comes down to a battle against Curry and WNEC
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on May 01, 2009, 09:45:29 AM
Congrats to all


2009 ALL-TCCC BASEBALL TEAM

FIRST TEAM

C- Brad Hawn, Curry, Sophomore
1B- Rick Vail, Curry, Junior
2B- Andrew Fatse, Western New England, Sophomore
3B- Tony Trubia, Western New England, Sophomore
SS- Grant Bolin, Roger Williams, Junior
OF- Jesse Bruinsma, Curry, Junior
OF- Chris Newell, Western New England, Senior
OF- Tom White, Colby-Sawyer, Senior
DH- Matt Fleishman, Western New England, Freshman
P- Bryan Calzone, Western New England, Senior
P- Chris Sandini, Wentworth, Junioranne

SECOND TEAM

C- Jeff Kodys, Anna Maria, Sophomore
1B- Alex Perry, Roger Williams, Senior
2B- Chris Gaeta, Colby-Sawyer, Senior
3B- Stephen Myhren, Gordon, Sophomore
SS- Justin Walz, Western New England, Junior
OF- Justin Collett, Salve Regina, Senior
OF- James Geosits, Curry, Senior
OF- Tim Sweeney, Curry, Junior
DH- Tony Luciani, Curry, Junior
P- Cory Collins, Curry, Junior
P- James Page, Curry, Junior

HONORABLE MENTION

C- Joe Klein, Endicott, Junior
1B- Joe Griglun, Western New England, Junior
2B- David Stevens, Curry, Freshman
3B- Ralph Renzulli, Curry, Senior
SS- Stephen Kefelas, Gordon, Junior
OF- Jamie Dahill, Roger Williams, Senior
OF- Mike Russo, Endicott, Freshman
OF- Aaron Santos, Endicott, Junior
OF- Victor Torres, Eastern Nazarene, Sophomore
P- Brian Hurld, Roger Williams, Senior
P- Steve Oehlschlaeger, Eastern Nazarene, Sophomore
P- Tim Smith, Nichols, Junior

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

PLAYER OF THE YEAR - Rick Vail, Curry
PITCHER OF THE YEAR - Chris Sandini, Wentworth
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR - Matt Fleishman, Western New England
SENIOR SCHOLAR-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - Bryan Calzone, Western New England
COACH OF THE YEAR - Dave Perdios, Curry
TEAM SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD - New England College

Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: KSCfan on May 01, 2009, 10:19:29 AM
While i am not putting down sportsmanship in any way because i think its important, dont you think that winning the sportsmanship award is like winning the boobie prize of the conference.  Like um NEC really tough year lets give them this to make them feel better.  Am i off on this one??????
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on May 01, 2009, 10:37:37 AM
KSCFan,

My vote would have gone to the CCats-BCats-AmCats of Anna Maria, please refer to my earlier post regarding them.

Funny how two LEC Board veterans are over here on the TCCC board.

NE College - The Pilgrims must be full of 'Thanksgiving' they won something this year.

Word ::)
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: KSCfan on May 01, 2009, 10:57:59 AM
Word more boards to write on means more time talking about baseball and less work.  I follow the CCC as i know a few of the WNEC and RW kids so i like to keep tabs
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on May 01, 2009, 06:08:28 PM
Rodger Dodgers down Nichols 3-0 to advance to semis. I have no idea who plays whom tomorrow until Curry results come in.

Word ???
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: Bill Gorman on May 01, 2009, 06:11:54 PM
Quote from: wordsmith on May 01, 2009, 06:08:28 PM
Rodger Dodgers down Nichols 3-0 to advance to semis. I have no idea who plays whom tomorrow until Curry results come in.

Word ???
Curry 7, Salve Regina 6

(3) Roger Williams at (2) WNEC, (5) Endicott at (1) Curry.  Roger Williams and Curry need to win twice.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on May 01, 2009, 06:43:44 PM
We'll see you at the Tre tomorrow at 9:45am

Go WNEC ;D
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on May 02, 2009, 06:56:45 PM
WNEC vs Curry for all the marbles. Kind of knew it would come to this.

The first game of the WNEC Rodger Dodger game was like watching paint dry, or a Yankee-Red Sox game. Long, slow and many pitching changes. The second game had a much more brisk pace.

WNEC needs to play smart ball to take down Curry. Otherwise eye see an ECAC bid for da Bears and an NCAA bid for the Custers.

WNEC has the horses but they gotta run a smart race. Curry is legit.

See ya'll in Milton at 1.

Word ;)

Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: ECSUalum on May 03, 2009, 05:45:20 PM
Congrats to WNEC on thier CCC Championship.

Word, See you in Mansfield in a couple weeks!!
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on May 03, 2009, 07:05:04 PM
Quote from: ECSUalum on May 03, 2009, 05:45:20 PM
Congrats to WNEC on thier CCC Championship.

Word, See you in Mansfield in a couple weeks!!

Yes, WNEC punches their ticket to another NCAA. WNEC 10-2 all over Custer College.
Custer's bullpen had to be wasted after playing 6 in 6.
Bizzzzzaro place to watch a baseball game. Tailgating along the parking lot, foul balls flying into cars, face-painted coeds, phew!!!

No marking on the outfield fences, don't know if it is 350 or 385 to center, or left or right??? Franklin Park Zoo is right down the road, was waiting for a friggn' giraffee or a gorilla to roam by; did spot a couple of jackasses though. ;)

For what it is worth, I have now seen Curry up close and personal as well as KSC, TEE, USM, & Wheaton. We shall see if they get an at-large (Pool whatever??).

LEC may well determine whether Curry gets a bid. ???

Word 8)
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: Stump on May 03, 2009, 07:38:06 PM
Congrats to WNEC!

Word: sounds like quite an interesting trip to Milton.
           what's your thought? if Sullen Maine & TEE are top 2 in LEC tourney, probably leaves Curry out?

I saw part of a Curry game in FL, they mashed the ball but they didn't pitch or field terribly well. Just my impression from a small sample and it was early in the year, but they didn't seem to have the pitching they would need to win a regional. 
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: Paul Heering on May 03, 2009, 08:05:30 PM
Word--I was at the game today also and agree it was a little strange set up.  Not a bleacher anywhere and the "best" vantage point I got of the game was when I stood in straight away center field on top of the back of the football bleachers. 

From up there you could tell that the wind was really blowing out, which you would think would have helped Curry more than WNEC as Curry had twice as many home runs on the season as WNEC did coming into the game--but then again maybe the wind always blows out there and that played a role in the high HR total

Stump--You bring up an argument that my friends and I always have (even though you probably didn't mean to) when it comes to the D-I Basketball tournament selection.  You asked if Curry had the pitching to win the regional, that brings me to the debate my friends and I have, who do you give an at large bid to....

A--The team that has the best chance to win the tournament / go farthest in the tournament

or

B--The team that has the most impressive season resume.

I vote for option A

Not saying that means Curry should be in or that you were saying you would pick option A
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on May 03, 2009, 08:30:44 PM
Quote from: Stump on May 03, 2009, 07:38:06 PM
Congrats to WNEC!

Word: sounds like quite an interesting trip to Milton.
           what's your thought? if Sullen Maine & TEE are top 2 in LEC tourney, probably leaves Curry out?

I saw part of a Curry game in FL, they mashed the ball but they didn't pitch or field terribly well. Just my impression from a small sample and it was early in the year, but they didn't seem to have the pitching they would need to win a regional. 

Stump,

This is a difficult question. I saw Curry at the end of 6 games in 6 days. Congrats to their team and coaches on a great year, by the way. They just seemed like they ran out of gas and pitchers and could not answer WNEC blow for blow after the 4th inning. But I also look at their quality wins, and well ya'll have a look for yourselves at that one.

I am a huge LEC fan and have been for many years, not to mention I have several people in the LEC I truly like and respect and have even shared a dugout with. I also have ties to the TCCC now and would like to see the top teams in that conference continue to gain the respect they deserve.

I have some strong opinions but will hold comment for now...I have faith the committee will make the right decisions, but Curry should probably hope for the LEC to hold true to form.

By the way, I need to call out the umps in today's WNEC Curry game---> they did a really fine job, best job by an Ump crew all year. They had the game in hand, were consistently consistent ;), and kept the game moving in good order. Good job gents.

Word :)

Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: Stump on May 03, 2009, 09:18:21 PM
Paul
  That is the eternal debate, isn't it. Option A or Option B?  Legitimately it should the best resume but in reality many of the at large candidates will have very impressive resumes.  So for an at large it almost needs to be teams that can seriously compete far into the tourney. But the ability to compete far into the tourney is a very subjective observation. Everyone is going to have a different opinion on a team's ability to go far and who has seen enough of all the teams to truly evaluate each team's chances.  So in the end it has to come down to some objective measurement of the resume.
  See, it's quite a debate! I've gone around in a circle and can't even answer it for myself ;D  As Word says have faith in the committee to make the right decisions. I'm not sure I would want to do it.

Word:
  I'm glad to hear you praise the umps today. I've seen a lot of games this year when I couldn't do that. It seems that there were far more crews that I would at best call inconsistent. I try to give the umps the benefit of the doubt(it is a tough job) but I don't remember a season(except maybe Little league) where I was so often questioning the talent and/or commitment of the umpiring crews.  Several times it was like they had a cab waiting with the meter running ;)
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: rbgosfan on May 04, 2009, 03:12:42 PM
Congrats to WNEC for their TCCC championship. Prior committments prevented me from making any games last week but I was very happy to see the results.  Special congratulations to the 4 seniors; Chris Newell, Jason Pizzoferrato, Bryan Calzone and Mike Beck for being the first graduating class to play in 4 NCAA tournaments at  WNEC. Coach LaBranche is a class act who has quietly built a very stong program. They play the game the way it is supposed to be played and that starts with the coach. They can hit with almost anyone and have depth in pitching. 

Good luck at the regionals!

Go BEARS!
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: Ralph Turner on May 11, 2009, 02:39:32 AM
Sorry, Curry.  I was surprised that things changed between Thursday and Sunday.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on May 11, 2009, 08:18:41 AM
WNEC Fans,

Off to NY. Not a total surprise. I kind feel bad for the 3 big boys in NE left to fight it out. 3 of the top 6 teams in America are all stuffed into one regional.

Now instead of TEE, USM, and Trinity the boys must face-off against the likes of Cortland, Ithaca, and NY traffic.

Anyone know
1) The start date of the tourney (Wed or Thursday) as this is a 6 team regional
2) Any video/audio coverage?

Word 8)
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: KSCfan on May 11, 2009, 08:22:57 AM
Word if you go over to the NY boards and the regional thread, i had asked some of the NY guys for a little bit of a scout on the teams, i got some pretty good info.  You and all the WNEC people might want to check it out to see what you got.  Good luck to Word Coach Jr and the golden bears!!!!
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: d3baseballnut on May 11, 2009, 08:25:06 AM
Quote from: wordsmith on May 11, 2009, 08:18:41 AM
WNEC Fans,

Off to NY. Not a total surprise. I kind feel bad for the 3 big boys in NE left to fight it out. 3 of the top 6 teams in America are all stuffed into one regional.

Now instead of TEE, USM, and Trinity the boys must face-off against the likes of Cortland, Ithaca, and NY traffic.

Anyone know
1) The start date of the tourney (Wed or Thursday) as this is a 6 team regional
2) Any video/audio coverage?

Word 8)

WOW. WNEC gets a terrific draw in this whole thing.

The NY region is by far the weakest region with Cortland St. as a #1 with 12 losses.

No doubt WNEC has a legit opportunity to win it
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on May 11, 2009, 08:29:09 AM
Quote from: d3baseballnut on May 11, 2009, 08:25:06 AM
Quote from: wordsmith on May 11, 2009, 08:18:41 AM
WNEC Fans,

Off to NY. Not a total surprise. I kind feel bad for the 3 big boys in NE left to fight it out. 3 of the top 6 teams in America are all stuffed into one regional.

Now instead of TEE, USM, and Trinity the boys must face-off against the likes of Cortland, Ithaca, and NY traffic.

Anyone know
1) The start date of the tourney (Wed or Thursday) as this is a 6 team regional
2) Any video/audio coverage?

Word 8)

WOW. WNEC gets a terrific draw in this whole thing.

The NY region is by far the weakest region with Cortland St. as a #1 with 12 losses.

No doubt WNEC has a legit opportunity to win it

Cortland, Ithaca, RPI, are all legit. WNEC played RPI earlier this year and lost. We shall see. Committee still thinks they are a huge underdog seeding them 5th out of 6 teams.

Word ;)

Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on May 20, 2009, 01:22:48 PM
Congratulations to Andrew Fatse of WNEC for being named to the 3rd Team All-American Team.

Word :D

Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: GBearsAlum15 on February 17, 2010, 03:34:48 PM
The preseason poll just came out and it has Curry slotted as the favorite, with WNEC projected to finish second. The voting was close, however I feel that WNEC deserved more first place votes. Coming into this season, they are the two-time defending TCCC champs. WNEC seems to lose some games in conference that they should win, which is why they have finished 2nd and 3rd the past two years in the regular season. I guess you cannot put much into the preseason polls because they usually don't end up how it's predicted anyway. I can very well see a Curry-WNEC final again this year as both teams return a handful of solid players. Curry and WNEC only lost 4 seniors apiece, so both teams again look to make a strong run at the title. WNEC returns all-american second basemen Andrew Fatse and all-new england third basemen Tony Trubia, along with a few other very experienced/successful players in Justin Walz, Joe Griglun, and Steve Kearney. The pitching staff looks strong as well with mainstays Matt Rogers and Evan Michaud, along with Mark DiTommaso and Mike Lawlor, who had very successful freshmen campaigns. Curry returns most of their lineup, including TCCC player of the year Rick Vail, Jesse Bruinsma, Tim Sweeney, Tony Luciani, among others. Their trio of top pitchers returns in Collins, Page, and Moore. Roger Williams has been very competitive the past few years and looks to challenge for the title. Two sleeper teams could potentially be Endicott and Nichols. Endicott finished last season very strong and returns most of their core. Nichols always seemed to play teams tight. Should be a fun year.

GO BEARS!!!
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: Hobbesy on March 01, 2010, 03:22:08 PM
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Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: RSSmith on March 15, 2010, 06:55:41 AM
What's up with Curry?  Did they graduate all their horses, or are they just off to a slow start?
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: GBearsAlum15 on March 15, 2010, 11:38:10 AM
RSSmith--

If you read my post above, Curry has most of their core players back from a 34-7 team, including TCCC Player of the Year Rick Vail. They are just off to a slow start. Expect them to be right in the thick of things with WNEC at the end of the season.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: KSCfan on March 17, 2010, 12:47:31 PM
I got lost and somehow ended up on TCCC board.  I listened to the Keene WNEC game the other day and I dont know that much about the CCC but i feel that WNEC has a very good team and should be a contender in the league.  I know that Curry and WNEC have seemed to battle it ouf the last couple of years but i was def impressed with WNEC's offense the other day as they put up some runs on some good pitching from Keene St.  How good is the WNEC pitching and is it good enough to send them back to the regionals?
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: Hobbesy on March 20, 2010, 09:58:17 PM
Curry sweeps Gordon to start 2-0 in conference play while Eastern Nazarene and Anna Maria split.


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Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: straightHeat3 on March 26, 2010, 12:52:36 PM
Hey guys, new to the board, figured I'd throw in my two cents.

The date that everyone has had circled since early January is finally upon us. Curry hosting WNEC tomorrow for a CCC Slugfest.

Easy to note that these are the two best teams in the CCC; with offenses that can compete with any team in the country, both teams averaging over 7 runs/game.

No doubt about it that these two games are going to come down to who's starter can go deeper into the game and keep the bullpen...well in the bullpen. Not sure who is lined up for these games but WNEC starters seem to be well rested after having a rain out earlier in the week and what looked like a staff day in a easy win over MCLA yesterday. Curry on the other hand had their hands full in a 16-15 win over Eastern Naz (with Costa giving up 12ER in 5inn?! ... that's gotta sting the era.) but Curry also had a short week with a rainout Tuesday and with not playing the second game of DH against ENaz because of darkness. So I would expect 1 and 2's going for both teams? 


38 degrees and sunny in Milton on Saturday, sounds like Northeast baseball to me...
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: GBearsAlum15 on March 26, 2010, 01:42:31 PM
straightHeat3--

Both teams should have their number 1 and 2 ready to go. WNEC is going with DiTommaso and Jefferis I believe, which is kind of a surprise to me. DiTommaso has been a little shaky thus far and Jefferis is a freshmen (although pitching very well). Curry should have their top two pitchers going as far as I know. It should be a highly competitive two games, as both of these teams don't like each other very much. Curry looks to avenge a 10-2 loss to WNEC at their place in last year's conference championship game. I know Curry will be ready to go, and WNEC is always ready to go against good competition. Wish I could be there!
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: Hobbesy on March 26, 2010, 01:52:38 PM
I will be there with a live-blog and a post game interviews!

Michaud a top guy for WNEC or is that just in my head?

Also,

check out this weeks other top games...

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Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: GBearsAlum15 on March 26, 2010, 03:04:54 PM
Hobbesy--

Yes, Michaud is a top pitcher for WNEC, but I guess he is not pitching against Curry for whatever reason. I talked to one of the players and he told me DiTommaso and Jefferis are the starters for tomorrow. I find it weird that Michaud and Rogers are not pitching against Curry, given their past success against them. Looks like Michaud and Rogers will go on Sunday against Nichols. Enjoy the games!
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: straightHeat3 on March 26, 2010, 07:54:26 PM
I guess there is a limit to Northeast baseball... WNEC vs. Curry is pushed to Monday because of weather.
May change that rotation, as both teams have double headers on Sunday. ???
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: Hobbesy on March 26, 2010, 10:36:53 PM
Curry-WNEC doubleheader pushed back until Monday and WPI-Babson games moved to Babson so that means I will be there tomorrow!!!

Follow the live-blog of the game!

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Or, click on the link in the post...

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Hopefully I will be able to get back to Curry on Monday...no classes so that is a good possibility.  ;D
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on March 29, 2010, 09:03:34 AM
Doubt if we see any games today given the forecast. Now the Curry/WNEC doubleheader moves yet again.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: straightHeat3 on April 07, 2010, 11:37:12 AM
Well i think its safe to say that WNEC and Curry will finally get to play today...

WNEC coming off a split of Eastern Naz, and Curry a non-conference win over J&W

We should see both number 1's for the first game. Michaud for WNEC and C. Moore for Curry.
Game 2 i would think WNEC would go with freshman Jefferis since Rogers threw yesterday. Not sure for Curry.

Should be two good great games. Any Predictions?
Game 1: 5-2 Curry
Game 2: 7-5 WNEC  :-X
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: Hobbesy on April 07, 2010, 11:55:24 AM
part of me says WNEC will sweep but that is something they have shown they cant do consistently yet this year. 

A split hurts the Bears in alot of ways and I think thats what will happen today.

WNEC 8 Curry 6 game 1

Curry 7 WNEC 5 game 2
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on April 07, 2010, 12:50:18 PM
Curry takes both: >:(

Game 1 Curry  6-2
Game 2 Curry 10-6

Hope I am wrong!
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: GBearsAlum15 on April 07, 2010, 01:28:23 PM
I think a split is the most likely scenario. Curry will take game one 5-3 and WNEC will bounce back in the second game with a 9-5 victory. Both games should be very competitive and intense, since these teams don't like each other very much. What a day to have the top two teams in the CCC duel it out!
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on April 07, 2010, 07:54:34 PM
WNEC splits with the Curry Colonels.

4-3 KFCers
3-2 WNEC
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: Bill Gorman on April 10, 2010, 07:06:23 PM
Congrats to two TCCC coaches on achieving milestone wins today - WNEC's Matt LaBranche won his 300th career game in his 11th season as the Golden Bears' head coach and Wentworth's Steve Studley won his 100th career game in his sixth season as the Leopards' head coach.  Both came in second-game wins in doubleheaders; LaBranche's vs Roger Williams and Studley's vs Anna Maria.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: kscer on April 10, 2010, 07:44:51 PM
Hey what about Colby Sawyer splitting with Curry today
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on April 10, 2010, 08:41:07 PM
Quote from: Bill Gorman on April 10, 2010, 07:06:23 PM
Congrats to two TCCC coaches on achieving milestone wins today - WNEC's Matt LaBranche won his 300th career game in his 11th season as the Golden Bears' head coach and Wentworth's Steve Studley won his 100th career game in his sixth season as the Leopards' head coach.  Both came in second-game wins in doubleheaders; LaBranche's vs Roger Williams and Studley's vs Anna Maria.

I echo your comments Bill. Special mention to Coach LaBranche, a really class guy who runs a great program. Congrats to both Coaches.

Word
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on April 10, 2010, 08:42:47 PM
Quote from: kscer on April 10, 2010, 07:44:51 PM
Hey what about Colby Sawyer splitting with Curry today

Must be that KSC/Keene connection now employed at Colby Sawyer. Go Chargers.


Word
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: kscer on April 10, 2010, 09:49:12 PM
Quote from: wordsmith on April 10, 2010, 08:42:47 PM
Quote from: kscer on April 10, 2010, 07:44:51 PM
Hey what about Colby Sawyer splitting with Curry today

Must be that KSC/Keene connection now employed at Colby Sawyer. Go Chargers.


Word
Ya know its the testo creep movin out. Colby Sawyer plays KSC Friday. I guess you root for blood.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on April 10, 2010, 10:29:44 PM
Quote from: kscer on April 10, 2010, 09:49:12 PM
Quote from: wordsmith on April 10, 2010, 08:42:47 PM
Quote from: kscer on April 10, 2010, 07:44:51 PM
Hey what about Colby Sawyer splitting with Curry today

Must be that KSC/Keene connection now employed at Colby Sawyer. Go Chargers.


Word
Ya know its the testo creep movin out. Colby Sawyer plays KSC Friday. I guess you root for blood.



Friggin' hilarious The Testo Creep...outstanding!+1 for you KSCer.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: Hobbesy on April 14, 2010, 09:47:58 PM
How about the Gulls!

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Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: GBearsAlum15 on April 15, 2010, 08:57:50 AM
How about those Gulls is right! I picked them as my sleeper team in the preseason preview and they sure are delivering to be more than just a sleeper. They are currently alone in first place at 13-1 in league play. Who would have thought that? However, Endicott still has to play the likes of WNEC and Curry (both on the road) in TCCC play. Last year the Gulls got swept by WNEC and lost 4 of 5 against Curry. Those two TCCC doubleheaders will really tell us if the Gulls are for real or not. Should be two very exciting doubleheaders nonetheless.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on April 15, 2010, 09:08:23 AM
yeah, how 'bout dem Gulls, so more bandwagon hopping...I had them #4 in New England in my poll this week. HA!
Totally agree with GBears the dblhdrs vs WNEC & Curry will tell mucho. I suspect they will go 1-3 in the 4 games.

Ya beat me to it. Here is mine:

1. Wheaton
2. Wesleyan
3. St. Joe's
4. Endicott
5. Bowdoin
6. WNEC
7. Eastern
8. Trinity
9. RIC
10. Tufts

Next 5 - Curry, Wentworth, Worcester St., WPI, Babson (Lurking - KSC)

Word
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: straightHeat3 on April 15, 2010, 09:23:05 AM
Not putting down the Gulls; 13-1 record is impressive but i just don't see them staying on top of the CCC with its remaining sched...

1.) Gulls - (2)@ Nichols, (2)@Curry, (2) @ Colby-Sawyer, and (2)@ WNEC
      ** All Roady's remaining... also is 8 games in 8 days.

2.) WNEC - (2) vs. Anna Maria, (2) vs. Wentworth, (2) vs. Endicott
     **All remaining conference games @ Home were the bears are 8-1...

      Curry -  (2) vs. Roger Williams, (2) vs. Endicott, (2) vs. Nichols...
      * Also have all remaning conference games at home....
   
      Wentworth - (2) vs. Salve Regina, (2) @ WNEC, (2) vs. New England Colelge


I see the reg. season title going to either WNEC or Curry and who can sweep the gulls on their home field.  But don't leave out Wentworth who always plays tough, and could make it interesting if they show up to play against WNEC...

Should know more by sunday night...  Wentworth @ WNEC
                                                             Gulls @ Curry
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: kscer on April 15, 2010, 12:15:42 PM
http://www.ncaa.org/wps/portal/ncaahome?WCM_GLOBAL_CONTEXT=/wps/wcm/connect/ncaa/ncaa/ncaa+news/ncaa+news+online/2010/division+iii/nine+tccc+members+plan+new+diii+conference_04_08_10_ncaa_news&utm_source=delivra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NCAA%20News%20Direct
This will be real tough on the teams remaining, and probably means the end of the conference
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: straightHeat3 on April 16, 2010, 01:31:51 PM
Weather doesn't look good at all for this weekend, with that if the weekend gets washed out, could be an interesting run for the top spot, as the CCC tourny is sched to start on Tuesday the 27th...

mid week double dips could pile up on teams and really put pressure on some of the arms that maybe haven't gotten a lot of innings throughout the season.

should be interesting finish
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: GBearsAlum15 on April 16, 2010, 02:20:45 PM
straightheat i agree with you. pitching could be an issue because next week may get busy for everyone trying to get their final conference games in. if this is the case and teams are playing a lot of games in a few days, then i feel that once again WNEC and Curry will be in the best shape. Both teams have pretty good depth in their pitching staffs and have enough quality bats to overcome possible mishaps by each respective staff. Endicott and Wentworth should still be in a good shape, but could drop some games if that type of situation arises, especially with Endicott sill having to play WNEC and Curry on the road and Wentworth still having to play WNEC on the road. Wentworth has a favorable schedule and i wouldn't be surprised if they finished ahead of Endicott in the final standings.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: straightHeat3 on April 20, 2010, 01:01:33 PM
Today will be the first test for Endicott taking on curry @ curry. I think Curry has the edge in this matchup by having rain-outs this weekend allowing the pitching staff some extra rest; not playing in last 5 days. Endicott is coming off a split of Nichols yesterday... (Nichols seem to play the top teams well... splitting with both Endicott and WNEC this season...watch out Curry ;D)  Looks like the gulls threw their 1 and 2 yesterday so will have to rely on their 2 and 3 to set the table against curry.

I see Curry sweeping, putting WNEC in first and Curry and Endicott tied for second... at least until the weekend.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: Hobbesy on April 22, 2010, 08:55:24 PM
Tough loss today for Curry as they probably lose out on a chance to be the regular season champion

That means Endicott-WNEC doubleheader on Saturday is for all the marbles!!  Should be a good one! or two!

I would say WNEC easily wins both but should we be concerned after today's shilacking at the hands of Westfield St??????

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Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: Zipball on April 22, 2010, 09:54:27 PM
Starter Evan Michaud and WNEC were cruising with a 5-1 lead into the bottom of the 5th against a very good Westfield State team when two huge errors including a three base throwing error changed the complexion of the game bigtime. WNEC's 11 game win streak ends ugly. WNEC- Endicott Saturday should be a classic.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: Stump on April 22, 2010, 10:19:58 PM
Quote from: Zipball on April 22, 2010, 09:54:27 PM
Starter Evan Michaud and WNEC were cruising with a 5-1 lead into the bottom of the 5th against a very good Westfield State team when two huge errors including a three base throwing error changed the complexion of the game bigtime. WNEC's 11 game win streak ends ugly. WNEC- Endicott Saturday should be a classic.
Have seen a lot of those games this year. A good ballgame. pitcher cruising, then an error and next thing you know the score is completely out of control. Kids can hit the ball but they can't seem to catch the ball or throw the ball.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: straightHeat3 on April 23, 2010, 09:17:33 AM
Wasn't able to go check this one out but after looking at an ugly box score seems like WNEC really let a good opportunity slip away from them against a good in region team on the road (really a couple towns over but still a road game). Both teams combined for 24 runs and 30 hits! I don't think this is too much of a worry for the bears, just one of those games that just got out of control. They have the hitting and starting pitching to stay with any team but how the bullpen holds up is something to keep an eye out for. Yesterday giving up 11 hits; 10 earned runs in just 3 1/3 innings, while Westfield's bullpen did its job allowing just 3 hits and 0 runs over 4 innings of relief.  These tournament games will come down to who can close out games in the late innings.

As for Saturday I feel the Bears will bounce back and take care of Endicott at home to take their first regular season TCCC title. Should be two close games regardless.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: Zipball on April 25, 2010, 09:18:46 AM
The WNEC -Endicott Saturday Doubleheader at Trelease Park (WNEC) ended with a split with WNEC almost sweeping. In the first game WNEC with Matt Rogers pitching jumped out to a 8-0 lead settling for an 8-4 victory. WNEC had a 5-2 lead in the 7th inning of the second game with closer Mike Lawlor on the mound when a combo of key Endicott hits and poor WNEC infield defense allowed 5 runs to score. Endicott wins a comeback 7-6. WNEC is a very good team (earlier beat #1 Johns Hopkins) that occasionally struggles with infield errors. With Saturday's results, the TCCC ends with WNEC, Curry, and Endicott sharing the regular season title, but by tiebreaker Curry will be top seed in the playoffs starting Tuesday. Should be a great week of baseball in the TCCC.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on April 25, 2010, 11:30:40 AM
Quote from: Zipball on April 25, 2010, 09:18:46 AM
The WNEC -Endicott Saturday Doubleheader at Trelease Park (WNEC) ended with a split with WNEC almost sweeping. In the first game WNEC with Matt Rogers pitching jumped out to a 8-0 lead settling for an 8-4 victory. WNEC had a 5-2 lead in the 7th inning of the second game with closer Mike Lawlor on the mound when a combo of key Endicott hits and poor WNEC infield defense allowed 5 runs to score. Endicott wins a comeback 7-6. WNEC is a very good team (earlier beat #1 Johns Hopkins) that occasionally struggles with infield errors. With Saturday's results, the TCCC ends with WNEC, Curry, and Endicott sharing the regular season title, but by tiebreaker Curry will be top seed in the playoffs starting Tuesday. Should be a great week of baseball in the TCCC.

it was the best of times and it was the worst of times.....Tough loss for WNEC. Was on the WNEC Campus yesterday.....Had this game in hand...Now the boys will have probably have to head, eventually, head off to Curryland.



Go WNEC

Word
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: Zipball on April 25, 2010, 02:14:43 PM
Word, WNEC if they can overcome the tough Westfield State + Endicott losses by improving infield defense can be a dangerous opponent going forward. Their strength of schedule especially non conference has to be one of the tougher ones in the Northeast. Noticed some ranked teams don't play very difficult non- conference schedules to keep down the losses. Several TCCC teams improved themselves this year with incoming freshmen esp. Endicott.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: GBearsAlum15 on April 25, 2010, 04:27:05 PM
Among WNEC's non-conference schedule was Farmingdale State, Johns Hopkins, USM, Keene St (2), ECSU, Westfield St, and they will play Wheaton next week. Victories over current #1 Johns Hopkins, last years world series participant Farmingdale State, Keene St, and d3 power ECSU should go a long way in determining a potential at-large bid for the Golden Bears. That said, ugly losses to Keene St, USM, and Westfield St could hurt them if they do not get the automatic bid. Infield defense and a lackluster bullpen has really hurt WNEC in its losses and those areas need to be improved come playoff time.

Question for all of you: If WNEC gets to the TCCC Championship game and loses, do you think that will be enough to get them an at-large bid? Remember Curry last year getting to the championship game and losing to WNEC, then being left out of the regionals despite a 34-7 overall record.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: Hobbesy on April 25, 2010, 04:34:05 PM
GBears-

Great question and one I have been asking myself lately.  In my opinion, the answer is yes.  If both Curry and WNEC make the championship game and Curry prevails, I think WNEC is in great position to earn an at-large big. 

I think the people that are the decision makers like WNEC more than Curry and WNEC has proven themselves against some very good teams.  And when you look at the rest of New England, as far as possible at large bids, they are the at the top, if not the top.

WNEC has to be happy with Wheaton winning the NEWMAC and should be pulling for Tufts and Eastern to win their respective tournaments because those are two possible at large bids gone if those two teams dont win the automatic. 

I saw Curry for a couple innings the other day and I have heard from numerous people that Curry doesnt have much depth after their ace Moore.  I dont know how accurate that is but will Curry hold him off until the winners bracket final?
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on April 25, 2010, 04:40:03 PM
Quote from: GBearsAlum15 on April 25, 2010, 04:27:05 PM
Among WNEC's non-conference schedule was Farmingdale State, Johns Hopkins, USM, Keene St (2), ECSU, Westfield St, and they will play Wheaton next week. Victories over current #1 Johns Hopkins, last years world series participant Farmingdale State, Keene St, and d3 power ECSU should go a long way in determining a potential at-large bid for the Golden Bears. That said, ugly losses to Keene St, USM, and Westfield St could hurt them if they do not get the automatic bid. Infield defense and a lackluster bullpen has really hurt WNEC in its losses and those areas need to be improved come playoff time.

Question for all of you: If WNEC gets to the TCCC Championship game and loses, do you think that will be enough to get them an at-large bid? Remember Curry last year getting to the championship game and losing to WNEC, then being left out of the regionals despite a 34-7 overall record.

A qualified yes to your answer IMHO. That qualification would be that the weiners :D of the Big 3 or 4 Conferences in NE hold to form i.e LEConn Trinity maybe even St. Joe's??

Word
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: straightHeat3 on April 25, 2010, 04:57:11 PM
The number 1 seed hasn't won the tournament in the past two years.. (WNEC both as a 2 and 3 seed)
Maybe that lost to Endicott saturday was good for the bears  ;D
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: Bill Gorman on April 27, 2010, 07:06:41 PM
First Round Tournament Scores
(1) Curry 5, (8) Gordon 4
(5) Salve Regina 14, (4) Wentworth 6
(3) Endicott 6, (6) Eastern Nazarene 2
(7) Anna Maria 11, (2) WNEC 7

Wednesday Games
Winner's Bracket
(5) Salve Regina at (1) Curry
(7) Anna Maria at (3) Endicott

Elimination Bracket
(8) Gordon at (4) Wentworth (to be played at Gordon)
(6) Eastern Nazarene at (2) WNEC
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: Hobbesy on April 27, 2010, 09:18:29 PM
Uhhhhh...WNEC???

Time to start playing better baseball...that pool c bid is not guaranteed.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: GBearsAlum15 on April 27, 2010, 10:41:20 PM
Hobbesy--

WNEC really blew it today. Just an inexcusable loss to Anna Maria. Do you think that if they happen to get back to the championship game from the losers bracket, that they can actually still get a pool c bid?
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: RSSmith on April 28, 2010, 06:59:59 AM
Quote from: GBearsAlum15 on April 27, 2010, 10:41:20 PM
Hobbesy--

WNEC really blew it today. Just an inexcusable loss to Anna Maria. Do you think that if they happen to get back to the championship game from the losers bracket, that they can actually still get a pool c bid?

Look at the NCAA Regional Rankings tomorrow.  Find all the teams that are ranked ahead of WNEC, then pray they win their conference tournaments.  Pool C in New England could very likely be an interesting place.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: straightHeat3 on April 28, 2010, 09:04:55 AM
So the first day of the CCC tourney is complete, and boy was it interesting...


#8 Gordon hands over a win to number #1 Curry, leading 4-1 after 7, and then with a tied game walking 4 straight batters in the 9th to lose the game...Ouch.

# 5 Salve uses a 7 run 2nd inning to take down #4 Wentworth 14-6. Not sure, but by looking at the box score Salve seemed to use their number 1 pitcher out of the bullpen for 4 1/3 innings, interesting who throws today against Curry.

# 3 Endicott seemed to take down #6 Eastern Naz 6-2 pretty easily.

And the shocker of them all, #7 Anna Maria took down #2 WNEC 11-7. Down 2 after 5, the Amcats put together a 9 run 6th to cruise to the victory. Hopefully a wake up call for the bears.


Any crazy predictions for today's action????
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: straightHeat3 on April 28, 2010, 02:05:37 PM
2010 ALL-TCCC BASEBALL TEAM

FIRST TEAM

C - Brad Hawn, Curry, Junior
1B - Joe Griglun, Western New England, Senior
2B - Jake McManus, Wentworth, Junior
3B - Chris Hartery, Colby-Sawyer, Senior
SS - Alexander Melcher, Salve Regina, Junior
OF - Riley Diaz, Salve Regina, Senior
OF - Jeff Scafidi, Anna Maria, Sophomore
OF - Tim Sweeney, Curry, Senior
DH - Tony Luciani, Curry, Senior
P - Cory Moore, Curry, Senior
P - Benjamin Petrides, Endicott, Sophomore
P - Matt Rogers, Western New England, Senior
P - Chris Sandini, Wentworth, Senior

SECOND TEAM

C - Pete Oggeri, Wentworth, Senior
1B - Luke Matthews, Eastern Nazarene, Junior
2B - Eric Lemke, Endicott, Freshman
3B - Tony Trubia, Western New England, Junior
SS - Stephen Kefelas, Gordon, Senior
OF - Jesse Bruinsma, Curry, Senior
OF - Ralph Fidaleo, Endicott, Freshman
OF - Zac Johnson, Nichols, Junior
DH - Nate Leaser, Eastern Nazarene, Senior
P - Kevin Dupras, Endicott, Freshman
P - Rob Hinckley, Gordon, Sophomore
P - Kevin Jefferis, Western New England, Freshman

HONORABLE MENTION

C - Jason Leclerc, Western New England, Junior
1B - Rick Vail, Curry, Senior
2B - Charles Matarazzo, Salve Regina, Junior
2B - David Stevens, Curry, Sophomore
3B - Mike Diodato, Wentworth, Junior
SS - Greg Mehuron, Colby-Sawyer, Sophomore
SS - Joel Torres, Eastern Nazarene, Freshman
OF - Sean Jackman, Curry, Junior
OF - Matt Jordan, Wentworth, Junior
OF - Danny Rodriguez, Eastern Nazarene, Sophomore
OF - Victor Torres, Eastern Nazarene, Junior
DH - Ryan Dudzinski, Western New England, Junior
DH - Aaron Santos, Endicott, Senior
P - Mo Gardner, Wentworth, Senior
P - John Kanas, Gordon, Freshman
P - Nick Kelley, Endicott, Senior
P - Mike Lawlor, Western New England, Sophomore
P - Craig Silva, Salve Regina, Junior

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

PLAYER OF THE YEAR - Tim Sweeney, Curry
PITCHER OF THE YEAR - Cory Moore, Curry
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR - Joel Torres, Eastern Nazarene
SENIOR SCHOLAR-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - Pete Oggeri, Wentworth
COACH OF THE YEAR - Bryan Haley, Endicott
TEAM SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD - Colby-Sawyer College
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: Bill Gorman on April 28, 2010, 03:27:12 PM
Wentworth/Gordon and Endicott/Anna Maria both postponed until tomorrow due to rain (weird weather on the North Shore this afternoon).  The Wentworth/Gordon game will be played at Northeastern.

Curry/Salve Regina was still on, as was WNEC/Eastern Nazarene.

ETA: (2) WNEC 8 (6) Eastern Nazarene 4 (F)

Salve Regina leads Curry, 12-10, entering the 9th.  Salve was ahead 12-4 at one point.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on April 28, 2010, 08:04:02 PM
Curry loses to Salve Regina 12-10. :o

Oh baby baby its a wild world
and its hard to get by just upon a smile  8-)
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: GBearsAlum15 on April 28, 2010, 08:26:22 PM
So far it has been a wild TCCC tourney as you said word. With the top two seeds Curry and WNEC each having one loss already, the field is wide open. If Endicott can win their second game, then maybe they will be in the drivers seat. However, Salve is 2-0 and this point and seems to be dangerous as well. Don't write off Curry and WNEC just yet, as they have the teams capable of making a run back to the championship game. Last year the championship game was between the #1 and #2 seeds and the year before it was between #3 and #4 seeds. Anything can happen, should be an interesting rest of the tournament!
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: Bill Gorman on April 29, 2010, 06:30:38 PM
Thursday finals...

Wentworth 4, Gordon 1
Endicott 22, Anna Maria 4

Friday schedule:
(4) Wentworth at (1) Curry - winner hosts (5) Salve Regina on Saturday, needing to win twice
(7) Anna Maria at (2) WNEC - winner plays (3) Endicott on Saturday (at higher seed), needing to win twice
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: straightHeat3 on April 30, 2010, 08:56:51 AM
Friday's Predictions:    (because who really does work at work? ;D)

#4 Wentworth  5       #1 Curry     4

  -If Wentworth can slow down curry's bats i believe it should be a close game....

#7 Anna Maria  2      #2 WNEC    12

  -No way the Bears lose to the Amcats twice... right?


Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: GBearsAlum15 on April 30, 2010, 06:25:19 PM
WNEC squeaks out a win against Anna Maria 4-3 today, eliminating Anna Maria from the tournament. WNEC now has to take two from Endicott to earn a spot in the championship game. It will be a rematch from last weekend where WNEC split with Endicott and really should have swept. It also helps WNEC that they play at home, as the fans will be fired up and ready to get behind their golden bears. Should be another competitive game(s) against Endicott, as both teams seem to be evenly matched.

Still waiting on the Wentworth-Curry score. Anybody have an update?
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: GBearsAlum15 on April 30, 2010, 06:30:45 PM
Just saw the final for the Wentworth-Curry game.... Wentworth 16  Curry 14!!!!!! Wow. The four survivors are now WNEC, Endicott, Wentworth, and Salve Regina, with Endicott and Salve both sitting at 2-0 but having to play road games to get to the championship. Should be a great saturday of baseball in the CCC tourney.

P.S. Go GBears!!!
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: Hobbesy on April 30, 2010, 07:03:51 PM
Well that changes ALOT!!!!  Curry no chance to receive an at-large bid.  Maybe numbers say different but if they cant even get to Saturday of the CCC tournament then they dont even deserve a  mention.  That would have went for WNEC too. 

This really opens the door for both Endicott and Salve Regina (WHAT?????)  If anyone can take two tomorrow its WNEC but its going to be tough.  Terrible that both teams have to go on the road at 2-0  ???

Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: Hobbesy on April 30, 2010, 09:11:12 PM
This is going to be an interesting Saturday with both teams with one loss hosting games.  Will Endicott and Salve be able to get one victory? 

What happens on Sunday???  Is it one game and done?

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Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: GBearsAlum15 on May 01, 2010, 12:06:12 AM
Hobbesy--

Sunday for the championship is only one game for all the marbles. The CCC tournament does not reward a team if they are undefeated going into championship Sunday. That kind of sucks if one team is undefeated and the other is not, but either way it is like the superbowl (which is pretty popular, no?  ;D)
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: Bill Gorman on May 01, 2010, 05:39:44 PM
(5) Salve at (2) WNEC for all the marbles tomorrow (and, ironically, both have one loss in the tournament...)

Wentworth 17, Salve Regina 5 (senior Anthony Carbone (WIT) hits for cycle in reverse order (HR, 3B, 2B, 1B))
Salve Regina 8, Wentworth 3

WNEC 12, Endicott 7
WNEC 15, Endicott 14 (I heard WNEC was down 14-10 heading into bottom of 9th)
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: GBearsAlum15 on May 01, 2010, 06:39:49 PM
Bill Gorman--

You heard right. WNEC was down 14-10 heading into the bottom of the ninth in a see-saw, back-and-forth, wild game. Justin Walz hit a two-out single to bring home the winning run. What a game! Tomorrow should be very interesting, as Salve always plays WNEC tough. My guess is that it will be a very high scoring game (I am not going out on a limb there  ;D). WNEC is going with the freshmen Jefferis on one full day of rest after pitching 7 2/3 yesterday. I'm not sure who is pitching for Salve, but either way there should be a lot of crooked numbers on the scoreboard. I will be in attendance, should be interesting!

GO BEARS!!!
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: Bill Gorman on May 01, 2010, 07:24:20 PM
Let's see...Salve has scored 14, 12, and 8 in their wins; WNEC has scored 8, 4, 12, and 15 in their wins.  Yup, definitely has the makings of a shootout.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: Hobbesy on May 01, 2010, 07:36:37 PM
Wow!!

I cant wait to see this game...I am going to try and make it over to this game tomorrow..

Moving out of my dorm in the morning and then stopping in Springfield on the way home to New York

Cant wait!
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: GBearsAlum15 on May 01, 2010, 08:33:21 PM
Good stuff Hobbesy. I will be in attendance as well. Maybe I'll get to meet the man behind all the good stuff you have done on these boards w/ interviews, scores, and in-depth analysis. I'm sure you will be the one with the clipboards and video cameras haha. I'll be decked out in all WNEC gear. Should be a great game to catch!
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: Hobbesy on May 02, 2010, 06:26:28 AM
GBears-

Hope to see you there.  I will have a mini-camera around my neck but no clipboard.  Will look for you.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: GBearsAlum15 on May 02, 2010, 08:13:05 PM
WNEC takes home its third consecutive TCCC tournament title (5th consecutive conference title overall)!!! Winning five straight games after losing in the opening round was rather impressive. Hats off to the bears, it was well deserved. Come conference tournament time, no one seems to be better than WNEC over the past few years (along with Wheaton). I love how WNEC enters the CCC three years ago and no other team has stepped up and shown any guts to prevent what WNEC has done! As for Salve, great effort. As I mentioned before, Salve always plays WNEC well and they fought hard today, it just wasn't enough. As for the seedings for the New England regional, I can realistically see WNEC as the #1 seed. It might be a little of a biased opinion, but I feel that many others would agree. Tufts and Wheaton will both be right up there in the conversation, and if Eastern keeps winning they will be too. We shall see how the remaining conference games/tournaments shape up.   
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: Hobbesy on May 02, 2010, 08:15:29 PM
Enjoyable day today at the CCC championship.

Great day for baseball and a very good game.

Salve battled to the final out and what a gutsy performance from the WNEC pitching staff!!!

It was also nice to meet some of the WNEC posters as well as some of the other parents.  Class program.

Look forward to seeing you boys at the regionals.

And GBears-

Sorry I missed you.  Were you partying on the center field hill???  Hahaha
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: Hobbesy on May 02, 2010, 09:51:18 PM
Videos from todays game posted including final out


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Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: straightHeat3 on May 03, 2010, 09:01:46 AM
Quote from: Hobbesy on May 02, 2010, 09:51:18 PM
Videos from todays game posted including final out


http://ned3baseball.wordpress.com/


Hobbsey - great stuff as always, what a way to get the final out of the game. WNEC is really playing great ball over the past couple weeks and hopefully can keep that going through regionals. 5 straight conference titles between the GNAC and TCCC! Pretty impressive  :o. Sitting at 33-9 with a good in region game against Wheaton Wednesday could really put them at the top of the regional rankings i believe. Going to be a long two and a half weeks until regionals.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: GBearsAlum15 on May 04, 2010, 10:19:04 AM
Hobbesy--

Yes I was out on the hill. Since I couldn't experience it as a player, I have to experience it as a fan now! WNEC has great fans and great people, so it was nice to be a part of it.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: HBPme on February 05, 2011, 09:08:17 AM
so what are our thoughts on the pre-season predictions of some of the TCCC teams???
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: KSCfan on March 09, 2011, 11:53:23 AM
Colby-Sawyer with a strong start to the season at 4-1 going into today. I know that WNEC is the favorite but could CS be a dark horse in this conference this year?
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on March 10, 2011, 12:07:33 PM
Quote from: KSCfan on March 09, 2011, 11:53:23 AM
Colby-Sawyer with a strong start to the season at 4-1 going into today. I know that WNEC is the favorite but could CS be a dark horse in this conference this year?

Unless Coach Broughton & Grainger have eligibility remaining and suit up for games the answer would be No!

Shave & a haircut - 2 bits?

Word
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: kscer on March 10, 2011, 06:58:18 PM
Quote from: wordsmith on March 10, 2011, 12:07:33 PM
Quote from: KSCfan on March 09, 2011, 11:53:23 AM
Colby-Sawyer with a strong start to the season at 4-1 going into today. I know that WNEC is the favorite but could CS be a dark horse in this conference this year?

Unless Coach Broughton & Grainger have eligibility remaining and suit up for games the answer would be No!

Shave & a haircut - 2 bits?

Word
Colby Sawyer has had some good pitching. They will be solid but they have a young team, and not very deep at some key spots. This is their last  year in TCCC, and then they move to the same conference as Castleton. I think it will be good for them down the road.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: Stump on March 10, 2011, 07:04:40 PM
Yeah I could see that being a good move for their program. Except then they'll have that Maine trip to Bangor(Husson), Waterville(Thomas) and Farmington.(UMF)
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: kscer on March 11, 2011, 04:09:17 PM
Quote from: Stump on March 10, 2011, 07:04:40 PM
Yeah I could see that being a good move for their program. Except then they'll have that Maine trip to Bangor(Husson), Waterville(Thomas) and Farmington.(UMF)
Yeah, That's brutal
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: HBPme on May 03, 2011, 11:39:21 PM
higher seeds prevail. thoughts after first day?
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: KSCfan on May 04, 2011, 08:17:41 AM
WNEC looked good and i cant see anyone knocking them off
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: gap to gap on May 04, 2011, 06:01:31 PM
WNEC struggled with an inferior team everyone has to hope its just first game nerves.  Should be all right.  Pretty sure no one played today in the long run that will help WNEC later on as they have the pitching depth that many other schools lack. 

Thoughts on tomorrows games?

WNEC and Endicott in the winners brackets

of the losers Anna Maria and Salve
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: kscer on May 04, 2011, 06:35:58 PM
Quote from: KSCfan on May 04, 2011, 08:17:41 AM
WNEC looked good and i cant see anyone knocking them off
An error on a ground ball after a single, three walks, a HBP and a couple of singles in the 7th inning led to 6 runs to put WNEC up 6-1. They let CSC score 4 times in the eighth, and then in the 9th CSC had the tying run on 2nd and the winning run at the plate and then a questionable called third strike to end the game. I think WNEC is vulnerable. They faced three freshman pitchers, and won the game on unearned runs. There are other hungry teams that can and may beat them.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on May 04, 2011, 08:37:00 PM
WNEC always seems to struggle in the early rounds of the CCC Tourney. 2010 they lost to Anna Maria, 2009 they almost lost to RW and eventually lost to someone along the way (I cannot remember).

I also believe that The CCC still uses an alternate method of elimination in the Tourney where the Championship game is it. Regardless of records the winner of that game is the Tourney Champ even if that team had a loss and the other team was undefeated. Someone closer to TCCC now please correct or verify. Thanks.

In short it is not a pure double elimination tourney.

WNEC will be just fine....Go Bears

Word
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: rbgosfan on May 04, 2011, 09:35:27 PM
Since WNEC has been in the CCC, they  basically broke their tournament into 2, 4 team double elimination groups and those 2 winners would play a single game on Sunday for the championship. This year, the CCC website indicates that a second game will be played Sunday if both teams have the same number of losses after game 1.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: Bill Gorman on May 04, 2011, 11:45:56 PM
Quote from: rbgosfan on May 04, 2011, 09:35:27 PM
Since WNEC has been in the CCC, they  basically broke their tournament into 2, 4 team double elimination groups and those 2 winners would play a single game on Sunday for the championship. This year, the CCC website indicates that a second game will be played Sunday if both teams have the same number of losses after game 1.
It's been going on before WNEC joined the league. I can't recall what year they started doing it that way (early 2000s, I believe), but this is definitely the first year the second game is built in if needed.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on May 05, 2011, 12:57:10 AM
Thanks for the update guys.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: gap to gap on May 05, 2011, 08:17:44 AM
Tough break yesterday.  Roger Williams tried to play while all the others were cancelled.  RW up 4-1 and 2 guys on in the third.  Conference rules go back and start over.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on May 05, 2011, 08:59:48 PM
WNEC and Curry both lose today how the mighty are/have fallen.

TCCC tourney is always a toss-up.

Good luck WNEC Bears.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: JustAFan on May 06, 2011, 11:19:36 PM
If I am reading this schedule correctly, Western New England will have to beat Wentworth twice tomorrow (Saturday) and potentially play 2 games on Sunday to win the league tournament--i.e., they need to win 4 games in 2 days, and this is on top of having already played games Thursday and an extra inning game today (Friday).  It will be a real test of the depth of their pitching staff to pull that off.  I assume they'll throw their #1 on 3 days rest in one of tomorrow's games. This is a really tough/demanding tournament format and not your normal double elimination format.

Saturday, May 7
Game 11 - #4 Wentworth at #1 Western New England, 11:00 a.m.
Game 12 - #6 Anna Maria at # 3 Endicott, 11:00 a.m.
Game 13 - Game 11 Winner vs. Game 11 Loser, 2:00 p.m. *
Game 14 - Game 12 Winner vs. Game 12 Loser, 2:00 p.m. *
* If Necessary

Sunday, May 8
Championship Game (Two remaining teams) 1:00 p.m.

[NOTE: A second Sunday game will be played if both teams have the same number of losses after the first Sunday game.]



Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: kscer on May 07, 2011, 09:54:52 AM
Quote from: JustAFan on May 06, 2011, 11:19:36 PM
If I am reading this schedule correctly, Western New England will have to beat Wentworth twice tomorrow (Saturday) and potentially play 2 games on Sunday to win the league tournament--i.e., they need to win 4 games in 2 days, and this is on top of having already played games Thursday and an extra inning game today (Friday).  It will be a real test of the depth of their pitching staff to pull that off.  I assume they'll throw their #1 on 3 days rest in one of tomorrow's games. This is a really tough/demanding tournament format and not your normal double elimination format.

Saturday, May 7
Game 11 - #4 Wentworth at #1 Western New England, 11:00 a.m.
Game 12 - #6 Anna Maria at # 3 Endicott, 11:00 a.m.
Game 13 - Game 11 Winner vs. Game 11 Loser, 2:00 p.m. *
Game 14 - Game 12 Winner vs. Game 12 Loser, 2:00 p.m. *
* If Necessary

Sunday, May 8
Championship Game (Two remaining teams) 1:00 p.m.

[NOTE: A second Sunday game will be played if both teams have the same number of losses after the first Sunday game.]




Anna Maria could win and secure an automatic bid. No disrespect to Anna Maria but wow!
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: JustAFan on May 07, 2011, 01:26:24 PM
Endicott advances to Sunday's championship game with a 11-0 win over Anna Maria.  In the other semi-final, Western New England ties the game in the seventh and pushes ahead 2 runs in the 8th to beat Wentworth 4-2.  Matt Rogers, who won Western's opening round game on Tuesday, came in in relief in the seventh and threw shutout ball over the final 3 frames.  Wentworth and Western will play a second game this afternoon, weather permitting, with the winner advancing to play Endicott in tomorrow's finals. The Western/Wentworth winner will have to beat Endicott twice tomorrow to claim the title since Endicott has no losses in the tournament and the Western/Wentworth winner will enter the finals with one loss.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on May 07, 2011, 07:57:42 PM
WNEC sweeps Wentworth 4-2 and 9-3. Now off the play Endicott for Championship of TCCC.

Go Bears!

Word
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: JustAFan on May 08, 2011, 12:21:10 AM
Incredible day foe WNEC pitcher Matt Rogers, who came in on 3 days rest to shut the door on Wentworth over the final 3 innings of game 1 to get the win and then going right back out and starting game 2 and picking up the win there as well to improve to 10-1, pitching the first 6 innings and giving up only 1 earned run.  Talk about putting his team on his back and getting the to the conference finals while going 3-0 in tournament play.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: GBearsAlum15 on May 08, 2011, 03:33:16 PM
Yeah Matt Rogers really came in and pitched with some kahones (in both games!). That does not surprise me at all. When it comes conference tournament time, you give it all you got because if they win the CCC tournament, they have plenty of time to rest. That makes it back to back 10-win seasons for Rogers, something that I doubt has ever been accomplished in WNEC's history, so kudos to him. As for the WNEC team, they sure do always make it interesting in the CCC tourney. Big win earlier against Endicott 5-4 to send it to a winner take all game for the title. This is a much more important game for Endicott because if they don't win it will be tough to get an at-large with a 30-15 record. On the other hand, I believe WNEC would still be in great shape for an at-large with 37 wins. Let's see what happens in game 2. GO WNEC!!!
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on May 08, 2011, 06:15:48 PM
Quote from: wordsmith on May 04, 2011, 08:37:00 PM
WNEC always seems to struggle in the early rounds of the CCC Tourney. 2010 they lost to Anna Maria, 2009 they almost lost to RW and eventually lost to someone along the way (I cannot remember).

I also believe that The CCC still uses an alternate method of elimination in the Tourney where the Championship game is it. Regardless of records the winner of that game is the Tourney Champ even if that team had a loss and the other team was undefeated. Someone closer to TCCC now please correct or verify. Thanks.

In short it is not a pure double elimination tourney.

WNEC will be just fine....Go Bears

Word


And.... The Bears are Just Fine....off with another TCCC Championship and another berth in th NC2As.

Congrats to Coach LaBranche and the team.

Word
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: Hobbesy on May 08, 2011, 10:59:03 PM
Unreal how WNEC does it year in and year out!!! Winning five games in three days and back-to-back doubleheaders to win the championship is amazing!!!  Rogers gets both wins on Saturday and Lawlor gets a win and a save on Sunday! These guys certainly have the heart and the will to be the best team in New England.  They did the same thing last year but it still amazing to see that done.  I know how hard it is to sweep a DH let alone back-to-back.  Let's hope they have a better showing this year in the regionals!
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wildthngvaughn on May 09, 2011, 10:30:39 AM
So who won the TCCC tournament MVP?  Rogers went 3-0 in the tournament and pitched 16.1 innings, but Lawlor went 2-0 with 2 saves and a 0.73 ERA with 17 k's in 12.1 innings while only giving up 8 hits.
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: GBearsAlum15 on May 09, 2011, 10:48:20 AM
You can't go wrong giving the MVP to Rogers or Lawlor. Both of them deserve it and were two of the most important pieces to WNEC's tournament run. How about co-MVPs?
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: wordsmith on May 22, 2011, 07:36:51 PM
The Little Conference that Could.

Over shadowed by all the New England alphabet conferences TCCC proves the best.

Go WNEC. Enjoy the experience.

Word
Title: Re: BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference
Post by: Stump on May 22, 2011, 09:07:02 PM
Congrats to WNEC!  Good luck in Appleton and enjoy the experience. New England is pulling for you.