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[NumeroUno]

You guys finished top 8 very respectable

[crowhop1]

The worst part is that most of these parents probably were yelling "crow hop", when the pitcher was really "leaping".

Dude, you're right. She was "leaping" on most of her pitches... it was only her change up where she "crow hopped" Both techniques are illegal - and she has been doing them for years. Her pitching coach should be ashamed for stealing her parent's money...

[Clean_up]

heard the "crow hop" comments as well. They were teasing the Ump who didnt know what one was, not the pitcher. That being said, Im sure the pitcher heard.

BTW, HANDS DOWN the best snack bar! Tri tip was amazing! Spent more money buying meat then gas getting there!

Must have been the same ump we had, called one IP on K-K First inning on Saturday, then proceeded to bend over and stare at her foot each and every pitch, ignoring everything else the entire game, not even glancing at the base runners AT ALL; it was actually comical how intent he was on catching whatever he was looking for.

Oh, and to clarify about the top bracket being tougher, 8 of the top 12 seeded teams were in the top bracket, while 4 were seeded into the bottom. As far as talent level goes, that all depends on who is in each pool. Generally, you have 6 and 6 with say 1st seeds and 2nd seeds from the opposite pools placed equally on both the top and bottom brackets. Not complaining, just making an observation. You have play the best to be the best and we ended up playing PowerSurge 9 innings, 3 ITBs before finally taking the 1-0 loss. That was such an awesome game, we were glad to have played them and were happy the bracket ended up the way it was.

[snackbar]

heard the "crow hop" comments as well. They were teasing the Ump who didnt know what one was, not the pitcher. That being said, Im sure the pitcher heard.

BTW, HANDS DOWN the best snack bar! Tri tip was amazing! Spent more money buying meat then gas getting there!

Must have been the same ump we had, called one IP on K-K First inning on Saturday, then proceeded to bend over and stare at her foot each and every pitch, ignoring everything else the entire game, not even glancing at the base runners AT ALL; it was actually comical how intent he was on catching whatever he was looking for.

Oh, and to clarify about the top bracket being tougher, 8 of the top 12 seeded teams were in the top bracket, while 4 were seeded into the bottom. As far as talent level goes, that all depends on who is in each pool. Generally, you have 6 and 6 with say 1st seeds and 2nd seeds from the opposite pools placed equally on both the top and bottom brackets. Not complaining, just making an observation. You have play the best to be the best and we ended up playing PowerSurge 9 innings, 3 ITBs before finally taking the 1-0 loss. That was such an awesome game, we were glad to have played them and were happy the bracket ended up the way it was.

I think everyone on Heybucket can read especially when Bracky does the polls to know who are the top seeded teams. My observation is that you don't have to take away or point out every little detail or give us a play by play observation on how tough the top bracket was compared to bottom just win your games no matter who you play and advance to the ship. I don't think Butler University worried about playing any of the top seeded teams in the NCAA to advance to the ship to play Duke did they? And they certainly didn't make excuses or try to point out why or how tough it was when they won or lost! They just played the game.

I agree with Bracky it's no Super 14U 96 team this year and far as I'm concern it looks like any of the top 14U 96 teams can be beat on any given Saturday or Sunday depends who shows up to PLAY BALL. Oh by the way a lost is a lost rather it's 20 or 9 innings it seems like to me your team is just happy and thrilled going 9 innings with PS 96 and losing the way you threw that out there. OH MY GOD I CAN"T BELIEVE WE WENT 9 INNINGS WITH PS 96 WOW!! HIGH FIVE EVERYONE!!! WHAT AN ACCOMPLISHMENT THAT WAS, CONGRADS!!

[snackbar]

Uno,

We enjoyed playing in the Beat the Heat. Especially, the 1:30 no new, 1:40 drop dead. We were able to play close to 6 innings every game! The fields were nice, the competition was great and the umpires were good.

One of our pitchers commented that you used WORTH balls (a favorite) and we loved not having to supply the balls!

Of course, the snackbar was a highlight!

Thanks for adding 12U events to your tournaments - we will play in them again.

USA ATHLETICS 98 - Berouty

Of course, the snackbar was a highlight! I second that one!

[ca native]

heard the "crow hop" comments as well. They were teasing the Ump who didnt know what one was, not the pitcher. That being said, Im sure the pitcher heard.

BTW, HANDS DOWN the best snack bar! Tri tip was amazing! Spent more money buying meat then gas getting there!

Must have been the same ump we had, called one IP on K-K First inning on Saturday, then proceeded to bend over and stare at her foot each and every pitch, ignoring everything else the entire game, not even glancing at the base runners AT ALL; it was actually comical how intent he was on catching whatever he was looking for.

Oh, and to clarify about the top bracket being tougher, 8 of the top 12 seeded teams were in the top bracket, while 4 were seeded into the bottom. As far as talent level goes, that all depends on who is in each pool. Generally, you have 6 and 6 with say 1st seeds and 2nd seeds from the opposite pools placed equally on both the top and bottom brackets. Not complaining, just making an observation. You have play the best to be the best and we ended up playing PowerSurge 9 innings, 3 ITBs before finally taking the 1-0 loss. That was such an awesome game, we were glad to have played them and were happy the bracket ended up the way it was.

I think everyone on Heybucket can read especially when Bracky does the polls to know who are the top seeded teams. My observation is that you don't have to take away or point out every little detail or give us a play by play observation on how tough the top bracket was compared to bottom just win your games no matter who you play and advance to the ship. I don't think Butler University worried about playing any of the top seeded teams in the NCAA to advance to the ship to play Duke did they? And they certainly didn't make excuses or try to point out why or how tough it was when they won or lost! They just played the game.

I agree with Bracky it's no Super 14U 96 team this year and far as I'm concern it looks like any of the top 14U 96 teams can be beat on any given Saturday or Sunday depends who shows up to PLAY BALL. Oh by the way a lost is a lost rather it's 20 or 9 innings it seems like to me your team is just happy and thrilled going 9 innings with PS 96 and losing the way you threw that out there. OH MY GOD I CAN"T BELIEVE WE WENT 9 INNINGS WITH PS 96 WOW!! HIGH FIVE EVERYONE!!! WHAT AN ACCOMPLISHMENT THAT WAS, CONGRADS!!

I don't think the 96 Angles act that way. You must have never played them. Very good team!!

[Clean_up]

I think everyone on Heybucket can read especially when Bracky does the polls to know who are the top seeded teams.
I believe the seeding comment was in reference to how the teams finished in pool play, not the mythical brackey rankings

I agree with Bracky it's no Super 14U 96 team this year and far as I'm concern it looks like any of the top 14U 96 teams can be beat on any given Saturday or Sunday depends who shows up to PLAY BALL. Oh by the way a lost is a lost rather it's 20 or 9 innings it seems like to me your team is just happy and thrilled going 9 innings with PS 96 and losing the way you threw that out there. OH MY GOD I CAN"T BELIEVE WE WENT 9 INNINGS WITH PS 96 WOW!! HIGH FIVE EVERYONE!!! WHAT AN ACCOMPLISHMENT THAT WAS, CONGRADS!!

Anytime teams play a tight game it is something to be happy with win or lose. Playing a solid game is what these girls all work for.
BTW it is a loss, not lost.

And in regards to your comment about MT stealing players you couldn't be further from the truth

THANK YOU!

[Clean_up]

heard the "crow hop" comments as well. They were teasing the Ump who didnt know what one was, not the pitcher. That being said, Im sure the pitcher heard.

BTW, HANDS DOWN the best snack bar! Tri tip was amazing! Spent more money buying meat then gas getting there!

Must have been the same ump we had, called one IP on K-K First inning on Saturday, then proceeded to bend over and stare at her foot each and every pitch, ignoring everything else the entire game, not even glancing at the base runners AT ALL; it was actually comical how intent he was on catching whatever he was looking for.

Oh, and to clarify about the top bracket being tougher, 8 of the top 12 seeded teams were in the top bracket, while 4 were seeded into the bottom. As far as talent level goes, that all depends on who is in each pool. Generally, you have 6 and 6 with say 1st seeds and 2nd seeds from the opposite pools placed equally on both the top and bottom brackets. Not complaining, just making an observation. You have play the best to be the best and we ended up playing PowerSurge 9 innings, 3 ITBs before finally taking the 1-0 loss. That was such an awesome game, we were glad to have played them and were happy the bracket ended up the way it was.

I think everyone on Heybucket can read especially when Bracky does the polls to know who are the top seeded teams. My observation is that you don't have to take away or point out every little detail or give us a play by play observation on how tough the top bracket was compared to bottom just win your games no matter who you play and advance to the ship. I don't think Butler University worried about playing any of the top seeded teams in the NCAA to advance to the ship to play Duke did they? And they certainly didn't make excuses or try to point out why or how tough it was when they won or lost! They just played the game.

I agree with Bracky it's no Super 14U 96 team this year and far as I'm concern it looks like any of the top 14U 96 teams can be beat on any given Saturday or Sunday depends who shows up to PLAY BALL. Oh by the way a lost is a lost rather it's 20 or 9 innings it seems like to me your team is just happy and thrilled going 9 innings with PS 96 and losing the way you threw that out there. OH MY GOD I CAN"T BELIEVE WE WENT 9 INNINGS WITH PS 96 WOW!! HIGH FIVE EVERYONE!!! WHAT AN ACCOMPLISHMENT THAT WAS, CONGRADS!!

Obvioulsy you don't know what you are talking about or just missed my points entirely. There were no excuses made nor was there any over-enthusiasm about playing PowerSurge so well, nor was it a total surprise. Winning isn't everything and when your team plays a great game, win OR lose, you should be proud of them.. PERIOD. And if a bracket is a little lop-sided, and I want to say "hey look at how many 1st and 2nd seeded teams FROM POOL PLAY land in the top bracket, maybe there is a better way to distribute the 1st and 2nd seeded teams", I'm going to say it and could care less what you think.

[NumeroUno]

Clean up you have mentioned the lop sided brackets many times even before bracket play started if I remember right. Now that you went 9 innings with PS the brackets didn't seem to matter anymore. Next tourney I am sure they will make the brackets perfectly even but I am also sure a few will find something else that wasn't perfect.

To hot, to cold, to windy, to early, to late, to long of a drive, bad ump, bad hotel, bad mouth coach, bad a$$ food( no sorry that is a good thing) did I miss anything

[Cable Guy]

Great tourney. There's more pride in winning in a tough bracket. Its better for the girls in the long run. Do the GIRLS actually complain about the bracket? Or the PARENTS? I know the Victory girls were proud of making it to the Championship. Especially after playing all of the tough TOP ranked teams that they did. I was around the booth and never heard a player complaining, just PARENTS! Bottom line, BEAT WHO'S IN FRONT OF YOU!

Very well run tourney. awesome fields. No cars broke into that I know. No charge to get in. Plenty of parking. Plenty of restrooms. No over priced snackbar with sh**y food. Plenty of "warm-up space".

Sorry for the ramble! We were at another tourney at THIS time last year that was just the opposite!