10u ASA Nationals Bloomington, Indiana

[Ripper01]

This is Jeremy Allen coach with the the Louisiana Rippers. For the record I and my fellow coaches do not agree with the statements that were posted on this site. I do not agree or condone this type of trash talking. I will do my best to find out who posted this and address the situation. We as the Ripper organization have nothing but respect for ALL the teams represented here. Please don't judge our coaching staff and girls by the actions of a few idiots that have no idea what they are talking about. I appreciate the opportunity to play the Gamers and The Firecrackers.

[chippingaway]

Hey Jeremy,
Contrary to what many may think, Cali teams and especially their coaches have pretty thick skin. The Rippers are a good team, as are all the teams in Bloomington this year. There is no doubt in my mind that your parents or, probably more likely a rogue aunt or uncle is stirring the pot. Regardless, enjoy the week and the great competition!

[juandoe]

This is Jeremy Allen coach with the the Louisiana Rippers. For the record I and my fellow coaches do not agree with the statements that were posted on this site. I do not agree or condone this type of trash talking. I will do my best to find out who posted this and address the situation. We as the Ripper organization have nothing but respect for ALL the teams represented here. Please don't judge our coaching staff and girls by the actions of a few idiots that have no idea what they are talking about. I appreciate the opportunity to play the Gamers and The Firecrackers.

Coach Allen,

The reason I started this thread was to get the talk going on all the great teams that were going to be attending ASA Nationals. Your team has obviously done well in your region. And after watching them in person I can see why they have done so well. You have a very good group of girls and I wish your team the best of luck. Sadly we in So Cal are used to these "trolls" that love to "stir the pot" so this is nothing new to us. I hope we avoid feeding these trolls, and continue to keep this thread going in a positive way. Our girls are about to experience something they will remember the rest of their lives and we should enjoy every second of it with them. I can't wait till tomorrow, to get this tournament started and see our girls compete against the best teams in the US. Good luck to ALL the teams attending. Should be a great week of softball.

[juandoe]

All these teams have advanced in pool play.

Cherokee Pride vs. Louisiana Rippers
Birmingham Vipers vs. So Cal Breakers
Easton Elite Heat 01 vs. NWI White Sox
Gamers vs. Stingers Gold
Chatanooga Easton Elite vs. So Cal Athletics- did not play 1st round.
Firecrackers vs. Maryland Magic? Not sure.

3 of the 4 So Cal teams that played so far have advanced.

2 very good 8 am games today. Breakers get a come from behind win in their last at bat. After being down by 3 vs. Texas Bandits.

Firecrackers also get a come from behind win. After being down for most of the game, they tie the game in regulation and pull off the win in ITB. Against a very good Texas Elite Easton team.

Any other results ?

[JimJones]

Updates: Gamers and Firecrackers both went 2-0 today winning their pools.
Gamers 3 vs. Stingers Gold 2
Firecrackers 6 vs. Maryland Magic 1
So Cal Athletics 22 vs. Orland Park A's 2

Looks like So Cal teams in the bottom 1/2 of the bracket and the rest of the country luck out again, as the Firecrackers and Gamers will be more than likely playing each other at 6 pm. They are in the same part of the top bracket. Looks like two of the top California teams will knock each other to the loser's bracket yet again in an ASA tournament. Hopefully more Cali teams get the bottom 1/2 so that we can have an all So Cal championship. Good Luck California!

[hitthedirt]

Gamer vs Stinger score was actually 3 to 0, Gamers......

[softball wizard]

Juandoe,
(Few questions for you)
Since you've become International & you seem to have the scoop on pretty much all the teams there..

1. Is there anyone else besides FC01 that can knock off the Gamers in that 1/2 of the bracket?(who)

2. Who do "YOU" think will emerge as top dog on the other 1/2 of the bracket?

3.Which team will be the sleeper & make a deep run at the end?

[juandoe]

Juandoe,
(Few questions for you)
Since you've become International & you seem to have the scoop on pretty much all the teams there..

1. Is there anyone else besides FC01 that can knock off the Gamers in that 1/2 of the bracket?(who)

2. Who do "YOU" think will emerge as top dog on the other 1/2 of the bracket?

3.Which team will be the sleeper & make a deep run at the end?

International? I'm in Japan right now scouting their 10 u teams. Ha ha

But seriously, this is what I think from what I have seen.

1. The top bracket is loaded with great teams. Angels, Mizuno, Firecrackers, Gamers, Thunderbolts, Texas Elite Easton, and Stingers Gold all are very good teams that can win the top half. Sleeper team in the top bracket: Austins Finest. They can really hit the ball, almost beat the Gators in the first game. But gave up a big lead.

2. Rippers, Gators, Texas Shock, So Cal A's, Easton Elite Heat all very good teams that can win the bottom half. Sleeper team in the bottom half: Gold Coast Hurricanes. They are a very good team that you do not want to sleep on. Almost won their pool, but gave up a big lead.

It really sucks that most of the teams from So Cal are at the top bracket. And will face each other so early in the tournament. While the bottom has only 1 so far. Does not make sense at all. If we wanted to play each other then maybe we should all do PGF next year. The top half looks like California/ Texas ASA State. While the bottom looks like USFA World Series.? John Trumbull and ASA are really losing points with the So Cal teams. And you can't blame them if they don't want to waste all this money and not get the chance to play the best teams from the Southeast? And can someone explain how 2 teams that play in a pool final and still end up in the same half of the bracket?

[juandoe]

Pool winners.

Indiana Gators
Team Mizuno
Firecrackers
Louisiana Rippers
So Cal Breakers
Easton Elite Heat
Georgia Force
Gamers Academy
So Cal Athletics
Birmingham Thunderbolts
Mizuno All American
Corona Angels


6 of the 8 So Cal teams win their pool. Great Job.

[softball wizard]

Are you suggesting foul play? Hmmmm! Are those 2 teams you're referring to, the only teams that will play each other at the end of pool play & again in elimination round?

Sounds like Vegas wants to even out the Odds..I'm sure the two teams that you speak of "One will make the Finals" ASA Strategy (Lets make the top teams face each other early & place them in the same bracket so they don't meet up in the Finals) Yeeeaahhhh!! That's the Ticket!!