12U Bracketologist Ranking - Pre ASA Nationals Updated Poll

[sofbal1234]

Looks like you hit the nail on the head in this ranking with the exception of the Punishers (IMO) being ranked so high... Remember, in the OCCC CA98 beat them pretty soundly in the 1/4 finals (if i'm not mistaken) to go on to win it all. But time will show if they can hang against more top 10 teams and earn that high of a ranking Other than that I agree with the coaches/brackey poll!!! Goes to show the intelligence of all our 12-U coaches And you, OF COURSE

This is a game of what have you done lately, so January results are already irrelevant. Some teams stumbled a bit in January (a la Punishers, USA Athletics, OCBB 99 at the TCS OCCC), but that was 2 months ago. Since then, OCBB99 had a strong tourney in Vegas losing to FC98 in the championship, and Punishers have won 2 tourneys, including a win over a very good Breakers (Sieber) team at So Cals Finest. USA had a tourney rained out, so they havent had a chance at tourney redemption yet. OCBB 98 has something to prove in tourney play (IMO) since they havent played in a tourney since the ASA Turkey tourney in November (I think that is right). They will get a chance this weekend in the Surf City Classic, and it should be their tourney to win (unless SJ Sting, Cal Breeze, Grapettes and Lady Lasers of Ohio can pull some surprises, and we know Grapettes can ).

CA98 seems satisfied with one tourney win in January since they havent got back into a tourney since then to prove it was no fluke (oh, and Punishers beat CA98 at the Punishers friendly on March 6, if I'm not mistaken).

Rawlings won the ASA Turkey tourney, but since then have lost to USA at the OCCC, and lost to both Minors Gold and Breakers (Williams) at So Cals Finest. Alot of teams have improved and some have taken a slide, so I think the coaches have got it just about right (although I would agree OCBB99 should perhaps be up a couple spots). Nice job coaches (and Brackey).

Looks like you know your stuff there coachEd, I'm impressed My understanding from a parent on the Punishers and another source is that they only played 9 in that friendly (same as a majority of teams do when they play CA98??? i.e., T.S., JYNX, Nemesis etc.) to have a good showing??? Like I said before, we'll see how well they do when they match up against some of the top 10 ranked teams in the near future. I actually had them at the 8 spot on my unofficial ballot. Let's stay tuned FYI... CA98 has been doing really well in all thier 14-U friendlies to make up for the past couple rained out tourney's I hear BTW... I agree with the majority on OCBB99. I think that's where Punishers will wind up soon and OCBB99 will move closer to the top.

[bracketologist]

Done with the 1st coaches poll.

Why 44 Teams? 44 x 11 players = at least 484 players receiving acknowledgment for their hard work.

I will expand the 12U to 50 teams – once some of the remaining teams that received votes appear on at least 3 coaches ballots.

[onthejuice]

Thanks to all the voters for letting CA98 out of the basement . We do apologize for dodging all the tournaments since January, it's been really hectic with, well the rain I mean snow and the tsunami warning an all. Lastly, we will try and do better in future friendlies.
Thanks for your support.

Signed
On The Juice
CA98 #To Be Determined at States!!!!

[SitOnTheBench]

Hey softbal1234 I am also impressed with Coach Ed, always a lot to say. Very knowledgeable, good coach. Took his U10 Desperado team to States to place 5th, than Western Nationals to take first to take his Team Anderson'98 team to Nationals to place 65th. I guess he figured he does a better job critiquing teams that coaching

[sofbal1234]

Hey softbal1234 I am also impressed with Coach Ed, always a lot to say. Very knowledgeable, good coach. Took his U10 Desperado team to States to place 5th, than Western Nationals to take first to take his Team Anderson'98 team to Nationals to place 65th. I guess he figured he does a better job critiquing teams that coaching

Ohhh... okayyy, I know who this guy is now I think your last comment hit the nail on the head too!!! Maybe Brackey can get a side-hack and carry him along for the ride the guy is good you know. A little more practice and he could be a ringer BTW... you have to drop the "t" from my stage name Aawwww Dangggg

[notmykid]

Just a totally random guess but might your DD's happen to play for CA98 ??? Way to call the dude out for stating his opinion...which is what this forum is for...right gentlemen?!?!

[Luther]

90630"]FROM WHAT I HEAR BB ISNT A SOLID 99 TEAM BUT A MIXED 99/98 TEAM. BUT I DO AGREE THEY ARE GOOD AND DESERVE TO BE HIGHER UP.

Do you know if the 9 and 10 yr old still playing with the OCBB99?

The coach Rosanna Briggs and her Husband run the Batbusters99. They have a daughter on the team and I believe she is a 00.... she is no longer 9-10 but around 11 now.

[skilz365]

Coach Ed seems to be right on. I would also guess the DD is on team CA '98 with his/her response to Coach Ed's opinion. It is just that, an opinion.

Here are facts. Firecrackers '98 beat Victory, not a month or two ago, but this past weekend.
CA '98 is still content w/their win at the OC Classic a few months ago while
upsetting the Punishers who did not have their #1 pitcher.
Punishers beat the CA '98 2 weeks ago and contrary to CA '98 parent, they
hit their entire 13 line-up. Good thing they didn't hit their strongest 9.
Punishers have won their last (2) tournaments and beat very good teams this
past weekend including Breakers (Sieber) & Firecrackers '99.
Breakers (Sieber) is on a role and improving each time I see them play.
In my OPINION.......the CA '98 team has a lot to prove and will continue to
hold up their OC Classic trophy to make their case. WHAT HAVE YOU DONE
LATELY!
The OC Batbusters '98 beat the Punishers at a friendly in a close game and
deserve the #3 or #4 slot in my opinion.
Team Rawlings has beat who lately? They were eliminated Sunday by
Breakers (Williams).
Firecrackers '99 is a very good team. They are scrappy and can compete with
the top '98 teams. This team has a pitcher who will give them a chance.
Firecrackers '99 had a great chance to take the So Cal's Finest tournament
this past weekend. They had a good showing against the Punishers, but not
enough to keep up w/the Punishers bats.

Rankings are a conversation tool, means nothing until May! Who is improving and who is living in the past! Did I mention my rec ball team won the championship in 1996!!!

[sofbal1234]

YES!!! It worked got the pot stirring I LOVE HEY BUCKET!!!

[WendyPeffercorn]

The results from Hemet this past weekend only confirms one thing, that only two teams should be spending money to go to Nationals. They were the top two in the fall, the top two in the beginning of the year, and are the top two now and clearly the cream of the crop for 2011.

The inconsistency of 3-20 will make States exciting for all:

Punishers - will thier big bats be big the rest of the year?
OCBB 98 - can thier #1 carry them to the end?
Sieber - do they have enough or do they need a couple more?
USA A's - solid bats and D, should be most consistent 3-20...so why aren't they?
F99 - can knockout any 3-20 on any given day with thier #1
Rawlings - is their riseball pitcher hurt, what happend to the bats?
CA98 - watch out, a riseball pitcher away from moving up to 2 1/2.
OCBB 99 - good coaching, watch they will send some 98's packing at States.

Is it true, Coach Ed will be doing play-by-play for all remaining Punisher games and providing live video and audio streaming on the bucket?