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Posted on 2/17/12 at 12:36 am to Tiger Authority
Posted on 2/17/12 at 12:36 am to Tiger Authority
When did Alabama become a "middle of the road" program? While the last five years haven't been ideal, and we haven't have the CWS success of others, we are still one of the winningest baseball programs in SEC history.
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Posted on 2/17/12 at 12:42 am to CapstoneGrad06
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When did Alabama become a "middle of the road" program? While the last five years haven't been ideal, and we haven't have the CWS success of others, we are still one of the winningest baseball programs in SEC history.
I'm not sure that qualifies the program as anything but a middle of the road program. There are a lot of teams outside the SEC that have had a tad bit of success. This isn't football. Being in the middle in the SEC isn't exactly crushing it nationally.
Posted on 2/17/12 at 12:47 am to Tiger Authority
So, I guess having the second most wins in SEC history, tied for the most regular season titles and conference tourney titles, as well as having two runner-up finishes at the CWS counts for "middle of the road"?
Posted on 2/17/12 at 12:48 am to CapstoneGrad06
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So, I guess having the second most wins in SEC history, tied for the most regular season titles and conference tourney titles, as well as having two runner-up finishes at the CWS counts for "middle of the road"?
Without the titles, yes.
Posted on 2/17/12 at 12:51 am to Tiger Authority
Well, with that logic you have to lump a lot of great programs into that category. I'm not arguing that Alabama's baseball program is a consistent title contender. I'm suggesting we're not "middle of the road". That would infer that we've never competed for championships of any kind.
Posted on 2/17/12 at 12:53 am to CapstoneGrad06
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Well, with that logic you have to lump a lot of great programs into that category. I'm not arguing that Alabama's baseball program is a consistent title contender. I'm suggesting we're not "middle of the road". That would infer that we've never competed for championships of any kind.
I'm well aware you've competed for titles before. But I don't think of Alabama has a preeminent college baseball team and I really never have. You can argue over my perception being wrong, but Alabama has been passed up by a lot of teams in the conference over the last decade.
Posted on 2/17/12 at 1:12 am to Tiger Authority
I agree. I don't think of Bama as being a bad baseball program, but I don't think of them as elite. And if you would ask around, you'd probably find most other CBB fans think the same. I'm not saying Bama can't make noise or couldn't ever win a CWS title, but until you do, don't expect others to feel any differently. BTW...I don't think of Fla as being elite either..until they can win a championship. And I somehow don't think of FSU as elite either...
Posted on 2/17/12 at 9:00 am to UltimateHog
Hog fans:
How do you think the extension of the suites down the left field line will affect the outfield free-for-all seating?
I've been quite a few times and it wasn't too bad. I like the openness feel. I would think that the extension is going to severely dampen that open feel.
What say you?
How do you think the extension of the suites down the left field line will affect the outfield free-for-all seating?
I've been quite a few times and it wasn't too bad. I like the openness feel. I would think that the extension is going to severely dampen that open feel.
What say you?
Posted on 2/17/12 at 9:04 am to Daigeaux
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Isn't there a plan to put chairbacks down the first and third base line at the Box? Seems I remember reading that somewhere...
I have not heard this anywhere.
Posted on 2/17/12 at 9:29 am to CapstoneGrad06
Anyone else seeing the irony here?
Posted on 2/17/12 at 9:34 am to gallagherkck
It's gonna move the hog pen to the right, closer to the pond.
We've already adjusted the fence in right field 10' in to accommodate for the right field changes.
The hog pen will actually have a club availability as well.
There will be a centralized entrance for the hog pen as well.
You can see each of the corner suite additions above as well.
We've already adjusted the fence in right field 10' in to accommodate for the right field changes.
The hog pen will actually have a club availability as well.
There will be a centralized entrance for the hog pen as well.
You can see each of the corner suite additions above as well.
Posted on 2/17/12 at 9:37 am to CapstoneGrad06
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So, I guess having the second most wins in SEC history, tied for the most regular season titles and conference tourney titles, as well as having two runner-up finishes at the CWS counts for "middle of the road"?
Only three of those regular season titles have come in the past 40 years and you haven't been to Omaha in over a decade. Alabama has a good baseball program but it's not near the top of the SEC right now.
Posted on 2/17/12 at 9:49 am to TigerCub
Very long video...but see link below. Still working on it but putting finishing touches on Blue Bell
Finishing Touches at Blue Bell Park
Finishing Touches at Blue Bell Park
Posted on 2/17/12 at 10:03 am to hawgndodge
nice touch by the architectural rendering to include fat people so it's more realistic
Posted on 2/17/12 at 10:06 am to winyahpercy
Thread Conclusion:
UGA has the absolute shittiest baseball field in the SEC.
However, I had many a good time tailgating in the outfield and watching the game for free (moral victory).
UGA has the absolute shittiest baseball field in the SEC.
However, I had many a good time tailgating in the outfield and watching the game for free (moral victory).
Posted on 2/17/12 at 10:11 am to AGBQ99
im curious why they built an upperdeck of mostly seating instead of suites.
Posted on 2/17/12 at 10:18 am to FinleyStreet
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UGA has the absolute shittiest baseball field in the SEC.
Kentucky
Posted on 2/17/12 at 10:22 am to bbap
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im curious why they built an upperdeck of mostly seating instead of suites.
They renovated Olsen Field and renamed the stadium Blue Bell Park because of a donation. The upper deck was existing and they removed some of the seating to put in suites. It wasn't a bad stadium before. It was just extremely bare bones.
Pre-renovation picture:
Posted on 2/17/12 at 10:26 am to lsu711
oh i had no idea. i thought it was built from the ground up.
Posted on 2/17/12 at 10:39 am to bbap
Olsen was a very good stadium before.....one of the better ones in all of college baseball...just no where near the elite. Lacked alot of the amenities that the newer ballparks had. Now with the renovations it is at least a Top 10 ball park and possible Top 5. It does look like a completely new ballpark...they did a great job on the renovation. Hopefully Kyle Field will look just as good when they get started on it in a couple of years.
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