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Post by Henry Skrimshander on Jun 4, 2024 12:42:28 GMT -8
Irvine had already played almost five hours in the rain. It wasn't letting up; in fact it was getting worse. Competition and player safety was compromised. The umpires/NCAA officials clearly made the right choice. And how many of you were happier watching in the rain on Sunday as opposed to watching in good weather today? In the regular season, once a game starts, the umpires have complete control. In NCAA games, once the game starts the tournament officials have complete control. Not making a judgement on whether the tournament officials were justified on postponing the game. But, being in the RF bleachers, I completely disagree with the above statement. Yes, it was still raining, but the rain was actually lighter at the time the game was postponed. It was the wild pitch way over the batters head and catchers mitt, along with the bat that went flying to the side, etc. that precipitated the decision. The reason the fans around me were pissed, is not only was the rain no worse than some of the games in March, but it was actually letting up a bit.
My irritation is, with all of the fancy technology we have for rain and weather prediction, why the hell did you start the game, if you had no intention of finishing it, or calling it early, after 5 innings? They finished the earlier game, and it was raining about the same. The rain was fairly consistent after about 10:30-11:00 on Sunday. They had plenty of time, armed with the weather forecast and radar, to postpone the game, and play a full game on Monday. Typical BS from an institution that is overseeing the destruction of college sports.
I didn't go to the game. My wife did, got soaked, and said it was getting worse as the game progressed. For the sake of keeping my marriage intact and happy, I'll take her word for it.  Actually, the control the NCAA has lost regarding transfers, payment to players, eligibility, etc., is what is killing college athletics. An inability for the NCAA to truly oversee college athletics is what has changed so much in the past five years. The NCAA isn't really overseeing anything, it no longer has much power. |
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Post by NativeBeav on Jun 4, 2024 13:03:20 GMT -8
Not making a judgement on whether the tournament officials were justified on postponing the game. But, being in the RF bleachers, I completely disagree with the above statement. Yes, it was still raining, but the rain was actually lighter at the time the game was postponed. It was the wild pitch way over the batters head and catchers mitt, along with the bat that went flying to the side, etc. that precipitated the decision. The reason the fans around me were pissed, is not only was the rain no worse than some of the games in March, but it was actually letting up a bit.
My irritation is, with all of the fancy technology we have for rain and weather prediction, why the hell did you start the game, if you had no intention of finishing it, or calling it early, after 5 innings? They finished the earlier game, and it was raining about the same. The rain was fairly consistent after about 10:30-11:00 on Sunday. They had plenty of time, armed with the weather forecast and radar, to postpone the game, and play a full game on Monday. Typical BS from an institution that is overseeing the destruction of college sports.
I didn't go to the game. My wife did, got soaked, and said it was getting worse as the game progressed. For the sake of keeping my marriage intact and happy, I'll take her word for it. Actually, the control the NCAA has lost regarding transfers, payment to players, eligibility, etc., is what is killing college athletics. An inability for the NCAA to truly oversee college athletics is what has changed so much in the past five years. The NCAA isn't really overseeing anything, it no longer has much power. Understood on both points. There were a lot of boos at the Sunday game, and a lot of yelling in my section "let the boys play" - not to mention the low class throwing of cans and water bottles on the field. I was wearing rain gear - and still was wet in places 
And yes, much bigger reasons the NCAA is now persona non grata. Just meaning the decision making on that day was yet another minor example of their ability to F things up
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Post by rgeorge on Jun 4, 2024 15:11:32 GMT -8
I didn't go to the game. My wife did, got soaked, and said it was getting worse as the game progressed. For the sake of keeping my marriage intact and happy, I'll take her word for it. Actually, the control the NCAA has lost regarding transfers, payment to players, eligibility, etc., is what is killing college athletics. An inability for the NCAA to truly oversee college athletics is what has changed so much in the past five years. The NCAA isn't really overseeing anything, it no longer has much power. Understood on both points. There were a lot of boos at the Sunday game, and a lot of yelling in my section "let the boys play" - not to mention the low class throwing of cans and water bottles on the field. I was wearing rain gear - and still was wet in places
And yes, much bigger reasons the NCAA is now persona non grata. Just meaning the decision making on that day was yet another minor example of their ability to F things up
Our crowd "boos" everything that they THINK is against OSU. The crowds' reaction is meaningless as you know. Most if the drunks around me booed every ball call that obviously wasn't close with Segura on the mound. Since the sale of alcohol OSU's knowledgeable crowd has turned more and more the opposite. It only takes a few, but there's been some embarrassing episodes. Stereotype or not, fortunately most of those types can't afford UK or CWS trip. |
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Post by hottubbeaver on Jun 4, 2024 15:42:48 GMT -8
Understood on both points. There were a lot of boos at the Sunday game, and a lot of yelling in my section "let the boys play" - not to mention the low class throwing of cans and water bottles on the field. I was wearing rain gear - and still was wet in places
And yes, much bigger reasons the NCAA is now persona non grata. Just meaning the decision making on that day was yet another minor example of their ability to F things up
Our crowd "boos" everything that they THINK is against OSU. The crowds' reaction is meaningless as you know. Most if the drunks around me booed every ball call that obviously wasn't close with Segura on the mound. Since the sale of alcohol OSU's knowledgeable crowd has turned more and more the opposite. It only takes a few, but there's been some embarrassing episodes. Stereotype or not, fortunately most of those types can't afford UK or CWS trip. Picking your spots to lay into an umps bad calls has a lot more impact than showering him all game long on every borderline call. To your comment on Segura, he wasn't able to earn any close calls Sunday. He simply had no command or consistency and in spite that and the early runs allowed, that .in my view at least. may be one of his best outings all season in many ways. |
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Post by NativeBeav on Jun 4, 2024 15:50:53 GMT -8
Understood on both points. There were a lot of boos at the Sunday game, and a lot of yelling in my section "let the boys play" - not to mention the low class throwing of cans and water bottles on the field. I was wearing rain gear - and still was wet in places
And yes, much bigger reasons the NCAA is now persona non grata. Just meaning the decision making on that day was yet another minor example of their ability to F things up
Our Any hometown crowd "boos" everything that they THINK is against OSU their team. The crowds' reaction is meaningless as you know. Most if the drunks around me booed every ball call that obviously wasn't close with Segura on the mound. Since the sale of alcohol OSU's knowledgeable crowd has turned more and more the opposite. It only takes a few, but there's been some embarrassing episodes. Stereotype or not, fortunately most of those types can't afford UK or CWS trip. Fixed the first sentence for you  . I agree alcohol probably doesn't help, but I can drink all game, and won't be throwing trash, yelling garbage at the refs for every perceived bad call, etc.
The only time I went off the reservation, so to speak, screaming at the refs, was the UW/ OSU game where Yvenson Bernard was ruled to have committed a fumble at the goal line November 11, 2007. Actually surprised my wife and kids a bit - the language was salty. Other than that, we have been pretty good!
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Post by hottubbeaver on Jun 4, 2024 15:56:30 GMT -8
Our Any hometown crowd "boos" everything that they THINK is against OSU their team. The crowds' reaction is meaningless as you know. Most if the drunks around me booed every ball call that obviously wasn't close with Segura on the mound. Since the sale of alcohol OSU's knowledgeable crowd has turned more and more the opposite. It only takes a few, but there's been some embarrassing episodes. Stereotype or not, fortunately most of those types can't afford UK or CWS trip. Fixed the first sentence for you . I agree alcohol probably doesn't help, but I can drink all game, and won't be throwing trash, yelling garbage at the refs for every perceived bad call, etc.
The only time I went off the reservation, so to speak, screaming at the refs, was the UW/ OSU game where Yvenson Bernard was ruled to have committed a fumble at the goal line November 11, 2007. Actually surprised my wife and kids a bit - the language was salty. Other than that, we have been pretty good!
You and about 40 thousand others. For as loud and long as the fans booed after that call, I still think there may have been a riot had the Beavers hot held on to win. That game was fueled with emotional swings. I'll never forget the sllence in the stadium as Locker was wheeled off the field. |
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Post by irimi on Jun 4, 2024 16:07:41 GMT -8
Understood on both points. There were a lot of boos at the Sunday game, and a lot of yelling in my section "let the boys play" - not to mention the low class throwing of cans and water bottles on the field. I was wearing rain gear - and still was wet in places
And yes, much bigger reasons the NCAA is now persona non grata. Just meaning the decision making on that day was yet another minor example of their ability to F things up
Our crowd "boos" everything that they THINK is against OSU. The crowds' reaction is meaningless as you know. Most if the drunks around me booed every ball call that obviously wasn't close with Segura on the mound. Since the sale of alcohol OSU's knowledgeable crowd has turned more and more the opposite. It only takes a few, but there's been some embarrassing episodes. Stereotype or not, fortunately most of those types can't afford UK or CWS trip. Unbelievable that you think that the boos came from the poor people in the crowd as if having money means you are more knowledgeable about baseball. A holier-than-thou attitude from a rich person is really a joke, kind of like Elon Musk or that Facebook guy pretending to be important.
Typical boomer.
Besides, every fan is uneducated at some point. You should be happy that they are there, cheering for the Orange and Black. And if the ump can't handle it, he can grow a pair of balls.
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Post by rgeorge on Jun 4, 2024 17:04:26 GMT -8
Our crowd "boos" everything that they THINK is against OSU. The crowds' reaction is meaningless as you know. Most if the drunks around me booed every ball call that obviously wasn't close with Segura on the mound. Since the sale of alcohol OSU's knowledgeable crowd has turned more and more the opposite. It only takes a few, but there's been some embarrassing episodes. Stereotype or not, fortunately most of those types can't afford UK or CWS trip. Unbelievable that you think that the boos came from the poor people in the crowd as if having money means you are more knowledgeable about baseball. A holier-than-thou attitude from a rich person is really a joke, kind of like Elon Musk or that Facebook guy pretending to be important.
Typical boomer.
Besides, every fan is uneducated at some point. You should be happy that they are there, cheering for the Orange and Black. And if the ump can't handle it, he can grow a pair of balls.
Actually I'm not happy repeatedly embarrassing fans are attending. Plenty of others would fill the seats. PS- "can't afford" doesn't equal poor. Some "can't afford to miss work... miss kid's events... have the means/family to have kids taken care of... other obligations. Hence my "stereotype" is based on the age (edit... and their obvious lacking the ability to control themselves when drinking) of the typical embarrassing fans encountered. Not their pocketbook. Typical geezer... head back to the front stoop of the barbershop. Where I'm sure your astute knowledge and interpretations are well received. 😉 |
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Post by irimi on Jun 5, 2024 4:46:53 GMT -8
Unbelievable that you think that the boos came from the poor people in the crowd as if having money means you are more knowledgeable about baseball. A holier-than-thou attitude from a rich person is really a joke, kind of like Elon Musk or that Facebook guy pretending to be important.
Typical boomer.
Besides, every fan is uneducated at some point. You should be happy that they are there, cheering for the Orange and Black. And if the ump can't handle it, he can grow a pair of balls.
Actually I'm not happy repeatedly embarrassing fans are attending. Plenty of others would fill the seats. PS- "can't afford" doesn't equal poor. Some "can't afford to miss work... miss kid's events... have the means/family to have kids taken care of... other obligations. Hence my "stereotype" is based on the age (edit... and their obvious lacking the ability to control themselves when drinking) of the typical embarrassing fans encountered. Not their pocketbook. Typical geezer... head back to the front stoop of the barbershop. Where I'm sure your astute knowledge and interpretations are well received. 😉 It’s the “good” fans that scalp their seats to the young drunks that you dislike. Lol Just chalk it up to big game excitement and intensity and let it go. |
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Post by flyfishinbeav on Jun 5, 2024 6:41:29 GMT -8
Actually I'm not happy repeatedly embarrassing fans are attending. Plenty of others would fill the seats. PS- "can't afford" doesn't equal poor. Some "can't afford to miss work... miss kid's events... have the means/family to have kids taken care of... other obligations. Hence my "stereotype" is based on the age (edit... and their obvious lacking the ability to control themselves when drinking) of the typical embarrassing fans encountered. Not their pocketbook. Typical geezer... head back to the front stoop of the barbershop. Where I'm sure your astute knowledge and interpretations are well received. 😉 It’s the “good” fans that scalp their seats to the young drunks that you dislike. Lol Just chalk it up to big game excitement and intensity and let it go.  |
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. I agree alcohol probably doesn't help, but I can drink all game, and won't be throwing trash, yelling garbage at the refs for every perceived bad call, etc. 
