SAC Baseball

[setem]

The OCU Stars are off to a 5-0 start. I think Denney and crew did a really good job of filling in their needs after they lost a bundle of players to the draft last season.

How is the rest of the SAC looking? I have a few kids from my legion team playing around the league. I think I have 1 at SNU 2 at Mid America. The kids at MA will be playing. My guy at SNU is a frosh so he will have some work ahead of him.

Anyone going to the OCU home opener at Noon today?

Go...

[SOONER STEAKER]

I saw Rogers State play in a DH yesterday agaisnt Peru State, NE,, RSU swept both games. Brandon Denton from Star Spencer is really turning intop a very nice player. I also plan on going to watch RSU play SNU on tuesday, DH starting at 1:00.

[OCUDad]

The Oklahoma Baptist Bison have had a strong start. I look for them to challenge OCU for SAC supremacy this year. Paperclip, are you listening?

[setem]

Make that 6-0

Stars looked ugly at times but they made all of the routine plays and that is what wins games. The bats were alive and even though they had a few slip ups on the bases they put up 5 runs to Dakota Wesleyan's 2. Pitching looked pretty good. The starter held the Tigers to just 1 hit over the first 5 innings. The Stars pitchers combined to hit 6 Tiger batters though. You could definitely tell it was their first home game. If they fix the problems running the bases and hitting everyone who steps in the box. They will be a contender again.

Today was my first Stars game. I went to a game back in the day when they were still called the Chiefs. Apart from it being frigid *** cold out side it was a fantastic game. The Stars are a confident bunch, no so much that they are cocky though. They expect to win and to me that is a good thing.

[Paperclip]

The Oklahoma Baptist Bison have had a strong start. I look for them to challenge OCU for SAC supremacy this year. Paperclip, are you listening?

Yep. Bison are 9-1 and open SAC play with Northwestern on Thursday. It'll be a couple of weeks before I can make it out to see them. Bobby's guys had a rough year last year, but this year is promising. As usual, the evil empire is the team to beat.

[setem]

Does OCU = The Evil Empire?

[OCUDad]

To the rest of the SAC and everyone in Lewiston, Idaho, the OCU Stars are the Evil Empire.

To anyone who loves well-played and well-coached baseball and is not jealous of success, the OCU Stars are consistently one of the top 5 teams in the NAIA year after year after year. :pop:

[SOONER STEAKER]

And, OCU is so much better with OU's Brandon Moss in the lineup.

[Paperclip]

And, OCU is so much better with OU's Brandon Moss in the lineup.

And they'll have another former OU starter in the lineup next year, and the year after that...

[Paperclip]

To the rest of the SAC and everyone in Lewiston, Idaho, the OCU Stars are the Evil Empire.

To anyone who loves well-played and well-coached baseball and is not jealous of success, the OCU Stars are consistently one of the top 5 teams in the NAIA year after year after year. :pop:

Big talk coming from a Red Sox fan. :)

[SOONER STEAKER]

And they'll have another former OU starter in the lineup next year, and the year after that...

Doesn't OCU draft players from D-1 schools? :D :D

[setem]

I wouldn't say draft! They do find a way to get players who are not happy with their current school(D-1).

[SOONER STEAKER]

Keith and Denney are so likeable, who wouldn't want to play for them and play for a National Championship every year.

Hav eyou noticed that D-1 in the state refuse to play them now. I remember when OCU beat the likes of OU 7 Arkansas the same year. OSU and Holliday never would play the Chiefs.

[Paperclip]

You may be the first person I've ever heard describe Keith Lytle as "likeable".

[SOONER STEAKER]

All great baseball guys are likeable. Coaches may yell and demand alot out of players, but they learn to appreciate the discipline later on in life.

Keith and Denney are a great pair, the odd couple of college baseball.

[setem]

You may be the first person I've ever heard describe Keith Lytle as "likeable".

Are you kidding me? He is a good guy and very nice in general. When it comes to baseball he does not screw around. I remember when I was in his camps. No matter what the talent level of the campers, you could be a rising star and a natural at the game. If you messed around while it was time to work. He would just assume refund people their money then have them waste his and their time when it came to kids who were not serious about baseball. There is a reason Keith is regarded as one of the best hitting coaches in the country.

Even though he may teach a serious game they keep it fun for those guys and the atmosphere around the club house is pretty laid back. Even on game day people walk up to fence and converse with the players and coaches while the game is going on.

As a young coach I like to think of Denny and Keith as mentors. I hope I am half of what those guys are.

[OCUDad]

I'm not getting into this argument. :P

[SOONER STEAKER]

Keith and Denney are roll models. You'll be a great coach if you learn from them.

[Paperclip]

I'm not getting into this argument. :P

Heh.

I didn't say he wasn't likeable. I just said I've never heard anyone say he was. :)

[Ike]

Today was my first Stars game. I went to a game back in the day when they were still called the Chiefs. Apart from it being frigid *** cold out side it was a fantastic game. The Stars are a confident bunch, no so much that they are cocky though. They expect to win and to me that is a good thing.


Depending on when it was, you might have seen me at that game years ago...

[SOONER STEAKER]

Rogers State sweeps SNU today in Bethany, 6-5 & 7-3. They will pay a single game on Thursday in Clarmore. RSU improves to 5-1 and SNU drops to 5-3.

[setem]

Make that 8-0

[OCUDad]

And now 9-0. The Stars gave Oklahoma Christian an 11-0 Valentine this afternoon.

[Paperclip]

OBU run-ruled Northwestern 13-3 to move to 10-1 on the year. They're scheduled to play two at NW on Saturday, but weather may prevent that.

[Okieflyer]

Keith and Denney are roll models. You'll be a great coach if you learn from them.

You got that right. In Keith you have one the best hitting coaches in the country. Plus like you said, great role models.

[SOONER STEAKER]

I see where Brandon Moss is tearing up the pitching for OCU. OU is defintley gonna miss his talents.

[SoonerObsession]

And now 9-0. The Stars gave Oklahoma Christian an 11-0 Valentine this afternoon.
Ouch! It's going to take some time for my Eagles to rise back up after 7 years of no baseball program. I think the program will be much better than it ever has been with the facilities being upgraded and new leadership.

[SOONER STEAKER]

OK Christian should do quite well recruiting all the talent that plays at the Edmond schools. I look for them to do well in years to come.

[Ike]

Ouch! It's going to take some time for my Eagles to rise back up after 7 years of no baseball program. I think the program will be much better than it ever has been with the facilities being upgraded and new leadership.


Has it really been 7 years already? Seems like just yesterday we were playing them in the SAC tourney.

[Paperclip]

OBU got two more run-rule wins today against Northwestern, 20-7 and 28-8. Bison are now 3-0 in the SAC, 12-1 overall. It's time to start getting nervous Stars fans. ;)

[OCUDad]

We got your nervous right here, Bison.

[OCUDad]

I may have spoken too soon. Oklahoma City is now 11-1 after taking 2 of 3 from York University in Nebraska. Who the heck is York, and how the heck do they beat the Stars? :O

[Paperclip]

I may have spoken too soon. Oklahoma City is now 11-1 after taking 2 of 3 from York University in Nebraska. Who the heck is York, and how the heck do they beat the Stars? :O

That's like the Globetrotters losing to the Generals. :)

[SoonerObsession]

York is a sister school to Oklahoma Christian. Usually, they are not very good at baseball. That's like Westmoore losing to Guthrie (this really happened my senior year).

[SOONER STEAKER]

OCU will play a DH saturday at Rogers State and then play a 9inng game on Sunday at OCU vs. RSU, weather permitting. I plan to make the Sunday game. Anyone else gonna go watch?

[setem]

This thread makes me think of Truck Nuts!

[SOONER STEAKER]

Saw a pair on TV last night. They are selling like hotcakes at IHOP. Some people want truck nuts make illegal. Which makes me wanna get a pair or my jeep.

[OCUDad]

This thread makes me think of Truck Nuts!Admit it - ANYTHING makes you think of truck nuts. :rolleyes:

[Paperclip]

Two more wins for the Bison today. They took a double header from USAO. OBU is now 5-0 in the SAC. They play one game on Sunday to make up a postponed game from Thursday.

[Ike]

I still can't cope with the fact that the SAC is well into the conference schedule now.



I STILL CAN'T SEE MY DAMN GRASS BECAUSE OF ALL THE FRICKIN SNOW!!!

I really hate the Northern parts.

[OCUDad]

The Stars squeaked one out over Rogers State today, 5-4. They're 4-0 in the SAC (half a game behind Paperclip's Bison), and 12-1 overall.

[SOONER STEAKER]

Saw the Stars blow out Rogers State today, 12-2. Former Sooner Brandon Moss hit one that hit the top of the net, an easy 450ft shot. Stars had 3, 3 run HR's, all the bombs were no question HR's.

The Stars are pretty good!

[setem]

I saw that shot by Moss. Weaver had one that was a damn moon shot too! I got mugged by a rabid parent of one of my former players at the game.

[Ike]

10 points if anyone knows the story of why those nets are so high in left...


PS. Back in my day, our SS once put a ball over the net in Left Center.

[SOONER STEAKER]

Lawsuits from the hoeowners. They sued OCU for recruiting players who could hit HR's and possibly hit the houses. :D

[Ike]

Lawsuits from the hoeowners. They sued OCU for recruiting players who could hit HR's and possibly hit the houses. :D

close. It was actually one home RENTER.


That happened my frosh year.

[setem]

Enid, Chickasha and my Legion team played in a 3 way series last summer.There was a kid from Enid who dropped one over the top of that thing in a game against the Chickasha Majors. Needless to say when we played them in the next game we pitched around that kid.

When we took out team photo there was a pair of panties at the very top.

[Paperclip]

OBU finished off the sweep of the Drovers today.

[SOONER STEAKER]

10 points if anyone knows the story of why those nets are so high in left...


PS. Back in my day, our SS once put a ball over the net in Left Center.

Intead of the 10 points, how bout 10 Krespe Creme donuts :D

[OCUDad]

OCU stuffs 18th-ranked Texas Wesleyan today 7-1 to run their season record to 14-1.

[Paperclip]

OBU beat Briar Cliff (IA) 6-4. Bison return to SAC play Friday with Lubbock Christian coming to town. OBU is 16-1 on the year.

[OCUDad]

I'll light a candle for the Bison, Paperclip. Lubbock Christian is ranked #7 in the NAIA. Two notches higher than my Stars. LCU, OCU, and OBU are ranked #1, 2, and 3 respectively, in Region VI.

[Paperclip]

Yep, this is the weekend where we find out if the Bison are for real. I'd be happy with 2 of 3.

[OCUDad]

OCU snuffs another patsy today. Briar Cliff goes down 12-1. Stars are 15-1 on the season. No real competition yet.

[setem]

York seemed to be able to extinguish the Stars!

[Paperclip]

York seemed to be able to extinguish the Stars!

ZANG!!

[OCUDad]

York seemed to be able to extinguish the Stars!Stuff it, you fat piece of ****.

Sincerely,
Some Guy on YouTube :D

[OCUDad]

After stuffing Briar Cliff 12-1, the Stars returned to battle yesterday and reversed the score. Well, sort of. They reversed half the score. OCU won this one 21-1.

[Paperclip]

Bad day for OBU. Bison dropped two to Lubbock. LCU only used two arms as both games were complete game wins. OBU has one more chance to salvage a game Saturday afternoon.

[Paperclip]

Chaps finish off the sweep today, 11-6.

[OCUDad]

Today OCU makes it 18-1 on the season by sweeping Missouri Valley, 17-8 and 22-9.

Latest NAIA rankings have Lubbock Christian at #4 in the nation, OCU at #6, and OBU at #8. Excellent showing for Region VI.

[OCUDad]

The OCU Stars machine keeps rolling. They're now 21-1, 6-0 in the SAC. Their latest outing was a 14-1 defeat of Mid-America Christian.

[Paperclip]

Bison drop another doubleheader today to Wayland. That's 5 SAC losses in a row. Single game with Wayland on Sunday to finish the series.

[Ike]

The OCU Stars machine keeps rolling. They're now 21-1, 6-0 in the SAC. Their latest outing was a 14-1 defeat of Mid-America Christian.


How Mid-America got into the SAC is somewhat beyond me...


'Clip, sorry to hear about the Bison. They had been rolling along so well, that such a bad string for them in the SAC has to be a bit depressing.

On the other hand, congratulations about that other thing. :)

[setem]

OCU really is the Evil Empire!!!

I would love to be part of a team like that! That has to be a huge target on their backs.

[Paperclip]

'Clip, sorry to hear about the Bison. They had been rolling along so well, that such a bad string for them in the SAC has to be a bit depressing.

On the other hand, congratulations about that other thing. :)

Thanks! :)

[Paperclip]

Bison salvage a win out of the series with Wayland, 4-2.

[OCUDad]

After thumping Mid-America Christian twice more, the Stars ran their record to 23-1. Then Bacone thumped the Stars 10-2 on Sunday to stop a 13-game winning streak.

Stars are still undefeated in SAC play. However, except for Bacone, they haven't played any strong teams yet. Bacone is 19-3. Lubbock Christian (April 4 and 5) should be a real test.

[setem]

What! I didn't know Bacone was any good!

All must bow before the Stars of Oklahoma City!

Any Denney sayeth unto thee! "And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who would attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know my name is the Lord when I lay
my vengeance upon thee!"

[Paperclip]

After a tough couple of weekends wins are wins and the Bison got two vs. Iowa Wesleyan yesterday. They take a break from SAC play this weekend. Well, I guess one could argue they've taken a break the past two weekends as well.

[OCUDad]

Take it easy, setem. You know I'm a diehard Stars fan, but I won't be convinced this team is for real until they have beaten for-real competition. Remember that last year's team started out almost as well as this year's team - and those guys didn't take the SAC or make it out of Region VI.

It's the second half of the season that counts.

[Paperclip]

Well, Iowa Wesleyan had a Spring Break to forget. The Tigers spent the week in Oklahoma losing three to OBU, two to OCU and two to Oklahoma Christian.

[Paperclip]

OBU gets back in the SAC win column with a 21-10 win over Mid-America Christian. Same two teams play two Saturday in Shawnee.

[Ike]

OCU apparently took batting practice against Northwestern and Hastings this week to move to 31-3 (10-1 SAC). The Stars trounced Hastings 18-8 on Monday, and then on Thursday whipped Northwestern 33-10, in which they set an NAIA single game record for total bases (81) and tied the NAIA single game record for dingers with 14.



What I find kind of amazing is that in order to get 81 total bases and *only* score 33 runs, just about everything must have gone for extra bases...(it works out to about 7 singles out of 31 hits)

[Paperclip]

Man, what's happened to Northwestern?

[Ike]

I don't know, but either they've fallen a ways off, or OCU has just stepped up that much this year...

[Paperclip]

I think it's both. NW only has 1 SAC win for the year.

[Paperclip]

OBU finished off a sweep of Mid-America with two wins on Saturday.

[Ike]

Northwestern seemed to show a bit more life on Saturday as the only lost to the Stars by scores of 3-0 and 8-6.

[Paperclip]

OBU trailed 6-1 in the 6th before coming back and getting a 7-6 win over Bacone today.

[setem]

Northwestern seemed to show a bit more life on Saturday as the only lost to the Stars by scores of 3-0 and 8-6.

You mean the Stars didn't hit 15 homeruns today?

[Ike]

You mean the Stars didn't hit 15 homeruns today?


It looks that way....


When I read the article about the 14 dinger game, my first reaction was: "So what happened after BP?"

[Paperclip]

Bison dropped a SAC game to Rogers State yesterday. Double-header in Shawnee on Saturday.

[Paperclip]

The two teams split the DH today. OBU needed to win this series.

[setem]

The Stars lost 2 in a row this weekend to Lubbock Christian 8-3 and 6-0

I have hear nothing but good things about LC though. A friend of mine who is a hitting instructor here in Oklahoma and Texas said pretty much all of their starting 9 will be drafted in the early rounds.

Stars are still on track no big deal.

[setem]

Stars got the broom today 15-14

No fun at all!

[Paperclip]

Stars got the broom today 15-14

No fun at all!

The Stars were up 13-2 in that game.

OBU got a couple of much needed wins vs. OC on Saturday. They finish up the series on Monday.

[Paperclip]

OBU got the series sweep today vs. OC.

[Paperclip]

Bison took 2 of 3 from SNU this weekend. I'll take that every weekend.

[Paperclip]

Game 1 of the OBU/OCU series tonight at OCU has been pushed back to Friday night at 6. Series moves to Shawnee with a doubleheader on Saturday at 1.

[setem]

SAC Tournament starts this week.

OCU plays USAO
SNU plays Wayland
Lubbock Christian plays St. Gregory's
OBU plays Rogers State

Lubbock and OBU should match up in the second round. Winner of the OCU-USAO game will play the winnder of SNU - Wayland game.

I think all roads lead to Lubbock Christian and OCU in the CC game.

Denney is at 47 wins and should reach 50 again. I believe this will be 10 years of 50 win seasons. That is just silly! He and Keith do a hell of a job over there!

GO STARS! WIN THE SAC!

[setem]

OCU beat USAO 17-6 today

[Paperclip]

Region VI Tourney at OCU

Today's winners: LCU, OCU, OBU

Stars and Bison play at 6 on Wednesday. Lubbock gets Wayland. Northwood and Texas Wesleyan play an elimination game.

[setem]

50 wins again for Denney!

That is now 10 years in a row that he has had 50 wins. Thats is insane!

I will be working the concession all week long out there. Some of you turds should drop by and say hello!

[Ike]

50 wins again for Denney!

That is now 10 years in a row that he has had 50 wins. Thats is insane!

I will be working the concession all week long out there. Some of you turds should drop by and say hello!
Nice.

It's a bit of a drive for me. Tell the Wookie congrats for me.

[Paperclip]

I'm guessing there's no chance for games today. It's been raining pretty good last night and this morning. I may try to get out there tomorrow.

[Paperclip]

Today's schedule has been pushed back to tomorrow. It's still raining.

[Paperclip]

Texas Wesleyan just ended Northwood's season. Lubbock more than likely is about to end Wayland's.

[Paperclip]

Stars crush the Bison tonight 25-2. OCU plays Lubbock tomorrow morning at 11. Winner advances to the championship game(s) Saturday. OBU and Texas Wesleyan play an elimination game at 2:30. The survivor of that game plays the OCU/LCU loser at 6.

[Paperclip]

Mike Lee for the Stars threw a two hit shutout and David Dennis had a two run big fly as OCU sent LCU to the loser's bracket this afternoon. Lee was unbelievable. Shutting out that team is more than impressive. Also, Texas Wesleyan ended OBU's season. Coach Cox looked liked he was thinking about getting tossed a couple of times as the Bison felt like a couple of calls went against them. Lubbock and TW play tonight for the right to play OCU in the finals tomorrow. OCU only needs one win tomorrow.

[Paperclip]

Congrats to the Stars for winning the Region VI tourney today. The Evil Empire rolls on.

[setem]

That game was so sick!

Stars were destroying the Chaps and then started letting them come back. They shut em down and closed it out.

I really got to spend some good time with the program this week those guys played their *** off this week. They beat the #1 team in the land twice this weekend. They play like they did today and they will be sizing for rings again.

[Paperclip]

Were you the dude in the Pirates cap?

[setem]

Yes sir!

[Paperclip]

Congrats to the Stars for winning the super-regional two games to none. They were in the nice position of already having qualified for Lewiston regardless of what happened in the super.

[setem]

Yes sir!

Now that they will be leaving for Lewiston, Idaho...IT'S GOOD BYE CONCESSION STAND! HELLO PLAYING FIELD!

I have been stuck in that concession stand since the Region IV tournament I will be glad to get started!

[Ike]

Stars won their first game of the WS 10-2 over Spring Arbor, MI, and lost last night 9-5 to host LCSC in 12 innings. The Stars bullpen self-destructed in the 12th to allow 4 runs (off of 5 pitchers).

[Paperclip]

Stars win tonight 11-6. Still alive.

[Paperclip]

Another great year for the Stars, but it ended tonight with a loss to the tourney's top seed. Lee gets two chances to beat Lewis-Clark for the title.

[setem]

Poor Stars they had a hell of a year with a young team!

Damn DC is a awesome coach!

[Paperclip]

Lewis-Clark again. :rolleyes: