14U TEAM RANKING (Bracketologist)updated after ASA STATE

[child advocate]

CA Rebels are a good team. They have also picked up a '95 pitcher and a lefty slapper shortstop, besides the two ex-OC Elite players you mention. However, they lost two very good players within the last couple of weeks - two players, who, along with their catcher, have been the heart and soul of that team for a long time. In time, the players they have added will be a wash at best. But still a good team, thus the top 20 ranking. JMHO

I hardly believe two players make a team and I don't think the Rebels are the type to give up. JMHO Plus, from what I heard, the only heart and soul lost was from the two girls that left when they didn't want to. They might be a wash at best. There is no way any 96 team will have a chance at Nationals, rankings or no rankings.

[fastpitchmom21]

Obviously the Rebels aren't giving up. As I stated before, they are still a good team, but more than likely, there will be a transition period while the new players get comfortable on the team. Also, I agree, two players don't make an entire team, but those were to key players who had been with the program for a long time.

Lastly, I wouldn't dismiss the fact that a first year 14U team can win Nationals. In '07 AA's Naudin won it all and in '08 LL Araujo won it as first year 14's.

[JustBob]

Hello Notre Dame, You know I agree with you about it's not how you are rated but how you perform! I am new to this forum and was actually just posting a reply to a question. I thought that was how this blogging thing works. There was no expectation of changing how we are rated. We are a new team and will always be the underdog that I do understand. What is nice about seeing the rating is that it allows you to see what teams you should be playing! No verbal volleyball intended! Have a Great Thanksgiving!!

[Popsof4]

Obviously the Rebels aren't giving up. As I stated before, they are still a good team, but more than likely, there will be a transition period while the new players get comfortable on the team. Also, I agree, two players don't make an entire team, but those were to key players who had been with the program for a long time.

Lastly, I wouldn't dismiss the fact that a first year 14U team can win Nationals. In '07 AA's Naudin won it all and in '08 LL Araujo won it as first year 14's.

Definitely possible, but not this year. None of the 96's are comparable to Naudin or Araujo's first year teams.

My vote is for CA 95.

[bugs]

We will see won't we. I pick the 96's as they are top notch. Have seen all the teams you talk about and coached against them as well. All the top 96's can play and compare favorably with Naudin, and come close to Araujo.

[child advocate]

Obviously the Rebels aren't giving up. As I stated before, they are still a good team, but more than likely, there will be a transition period while the new players get comfortable on the team. Also, I agree, two players don't make an entire team, but those were to key players who had been with the program for a long time.

Lastly, I wouldn't dismiss the fact that a first year 14U team can win Nationals. In '07 AA's Naudin won it all and in '08 LL Araujo won it as first year 14's.

NO 96 team will win Nationals. Period. Why don't you sign your name and if a 96 team wins in Moline, I'll hand you $1000 on the spot? Bet?

[Skarp]

Obviously the Rebels aren't giving up. As I stated before, they are still a good team, but more than likely, there will be a transition period while the new players get comfortable on the team. Also, I agree, two players don't make an entire team, but those were to key players who had been with the program for a long time.

Lastly, I wouldn't dismiss the fact that a first year 14U team can win Nationals. In '07 AA's Naudin won it all and in '08 LL Araujo won it as first year 14's.

NO 96 team will win Nationals. Period. Why don't you sign your name and if a 96 team wins in Moline, I'll hand you $1000 on the spot? Bet?

Well hell, I'll take that bet. You're killing my action.

[Popsof4]

We will see won't we. I pick the 96's as they are top notch. Have seen all the teams you talk about and coached against them as well. All the top 96's can play and compare favorably with Naudin, and come close to Araujo.

Wow...you are seriously wrong my friend.

[kevin]

Definitely possible, but not this year. None of the 96's are comparable to Naudin or Araujo's first year teams.

My vote is for CA 95.

I don't know what those 96 teams look like. But by the time nationals roles around the gap between the age groups in 14u is almost nil. Based on what I saw from CA 95 in GA, they should be there on Sun.

Naudin was a suprise when he pulled it off, Araujo was not so much of a suprise.

[bugs]

Gibberish or whatever...............We will see won't we.