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| July 20, 2012 leftyodoul | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Age groups You've got it backwards. It's 50AAA and 55 Major. |
| July 18, 2012 leftyodoul | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Hamstring Pull Just what "swing" said and after a few days you might want to schedule some deep tissue massages with a therapist. It will help to release and stretch the muscle. Works well for me. I am also a 60. |
| July 17, 2012 leftyodoul | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Hamstring Pull First of all, I am not a paid spokesman. LOL! I've been using Wintercrest for about 4 years. I found that it really helped for aches and pains, sore muscles, etc. But last year I was playing 3rd base (I'm an outfielder)and took a shot off of my ankle. It hit so hard that it knocked my leg off of the ground and the ball caromed back to home plate. I went down like a ton of bricks and was helped to the bench. There was no ice around so I applied some Wintercrest and elevated my leg. The pain seemed to subside pretty quickly. I continued to apply Wintercrest 3 times a day for the next 3 days. The swelling was very minimal and the area never became discolored. I was back playing (outfield) the next week. I couldn't believe how affective this stuff was on such a severe injury. I am a believer! Note - when you use Wintercrest a lot over a short period of time you will find that the smell stays with you. It comes out of your pores when you sweat. Luckily, it's not a bad smell. Women don't like it, but that's okay! I believe that it is because Wintercrest contains DMSO which aids in the body's absorption of it's healing properties. |
| July 13, 2012 leftyodoul | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: 60's AAA Western Nationals Love your shirts and love your team. Great bunch of guys that know how to have fun on and off the field. We'll see you there! |
| July 13, 2012 leftyodoul | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: TOURNAMENT WINNER AUTO MOVEUP Thank you. As most people on this site, I am looking for transparency and consistency. As you previously mentioned, the automatic re-classification is misunderstood and a frequent topic of discussion on this site. Now that you have stated that subjectivity is involved there is no need for further discussion. |
| July 13, 2012 leftyodoul | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: TOURNAMENT WINNER AUTO MOVEUP SSUSA - I am still waiting for you to provide details of what makes up the "preponderance of information" and "performance data" when determining whether or not a team should be re-classified. You stated that the "automatic rating increase" was the most misunderstood and misrepresented subject on this site. Maybe if you were to provide a detailed explanation of what goes in to the process this subject wouldn't be such a big issue on the message board. |
| July 12, 2012 leftyodoul | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: 60's AAA Western Nationals Jimmy - I'm willing to drive up to Vancouver if I can ride on the chartered flight for all of your teams.LOL! |
| July 12, 2012 leftyodoul | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Combining M & M+ I have played Major and have been to many National Tournaments. I would combine Major Plus and Major for tournament play but have those teams still keep their designation. When a Major Plus plays a Major they should use the Major Home Run Rule. There should be no runs or extra defensive players given and any ball hit over the fence in excess of the maximum should be a DBO. Afterall, the main difference between the two divisions is the amount of Home Run hitters and the number of home runs hit. If you take away that advantage, play between the two levels becomes even. |
| July 12, 2012 leftyodoul | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Combining M & M+ I have played Major and have been to many National Tournaments. I would combine Major Plus and Major for tournament play but have those teams still keep their designation. When a Major Plus plays a Major they should use the Major Home Run Rule. There should be no runs or extra defensive players given and any ball hit over the fence in excess of the maximum should be a DBO. Afterall, the main difference between the two divisions is the amount of Home Run hitters and the number of home runs hit. If you take away that advantage, play between the two levels becomes even. |
| July 11, 2012 leftyodoul | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: TOURNAMENT WINNER AUTO MOVEUP SSUSA - Now that you have come forward and involved yourself in this discussion, please define for all of us "preponderance of information" and "performance data". Are these things transparent and quantifiable or ethereal and elusive? Lay it out for us so that we may all be more enlightened. |
| July 9, 2012 leftyodoul | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: TOURNAMENT WINNER AUTO MOVEUP I don't think that a team should be moved up just based on winning a National event. The "powers that be" should look at your team's body of work for the entire year. They should also take in to account how dominant you were against teams in the same classification. Most every team has a streak where everything is going well (hitting and defense, etc.) and you can actually beat teams that are better than you. Many teams avoid going to Reno because they have learned that winning a Championship in May in Reno almost always guarantees that you will get bumped. At least, that is what I have been told by lots of players who have been playing in SSUSA for a long time. |
| March 26, 2012 leftyodoul | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: When is the last time you saw a pitcher have to leave a game from getting hit or get seriously hurt? If you haven't seen a pitcher get hit just keep watching, it is inevitable. No matter what is said and how many apologies are half heartedly given out, there is still a group of players who don't care if they blow up the pitcher. Old guys with slower reflexes and hot bats and balls is a dangerous combination. I wouldn't mind seeing a rule that mandated the use of a screen in all tournaments. It's really no better in the kid's leagues. Almost everyone is using shaved bats and they care even less about shooting the middle. I pitched for my son's team for a few years and was hit in the chest, the arm, the chin and the shin. And I have the scars to prove it. |
| March 5, 2012 leftyodoul | Topic: Bats Discussion: looking for yellow mm Email sent to you. |
| March 4, 2012 leftyodoul | Topic: Bats Discussion: looking for yellow mm Got another one for you. Give me your email addy again. |
| March 3, 2012 leftyodoul | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Giving 5 runs to "inferior" teams neck10 - If you have a team go 2-0 you have to have a team go 0-2. Sweet Construction went 0-2 in the round robin. |
| March 1, 2012 leftyodoul | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Giving 5 runs to "inferior" teams If you are a bowler or a golfer you establish a handicap and any time you compete against someone else you compare handicaps. If there is a difference between the two competitors the one with the highest handicap gets some type of scoring advantage to try to equalize the playing field. This allows players from different skill levels to be able to compete against one another. Essentially, you are really competing against yourself, trying to do better than what you normally do. The run advantage/extra defender option is Senior Softball's method of handicapping. As long as the age/classifications are legitimate this is probably the best way to handle the issue of two teams that are at different skill levels playing against each other. In most parts of the country there are not a wealth of senior softball teams. To be able to hold a tournament you must be willing to play teams in different age brackets and different skill levels. It's not a perfect solution but it's the best that the association could come up with. I am certainly not a fan of "all things SSUSA" but in this matter I feel that they are doing the best that they can. My beef is really with the classification system, especially when it involves teams named "Ruth". |
| Jan. 9, 2012 leftyodoul | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: What are some of the factors players look for in deciding which tournament team to play for? 1. Team chemistry. It has to be a team of guys whose priorities are in line with mine. 2. Must not have selfish, immature and/or devisive players (cancer causers) on the team. 3. The Coach must be impartial and consistent. 4. Tournament schedule must be in line with the type of tournaments that I want to play. The team I am on has 1 main criteria for adding new players - "No A_ _ holes Need Apply". I like it that way. Team chemistry usually wins out over superior skills. |
| Nov. 13, 2011 leftyodoul | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Impact player rule is a joke!! Duke - Being a Northwest player, I have an intimate knowledge of the team that you speak of. They had been previously rated as a Major Plus team and begged to be rated as a "Major" team this past season. Then they proceeded to stack their team with players who started the season playing on the same sponsor's 55 Major Plus team. By the time they reached the World's this year they had at least 3 of those players playing for them. It was a big surprise to me that they didn't just walk through the World Championships. Not that I am disappointed! |
| Oct. 27, 2011 leftyodoul | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: How would you feel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! As Seniors, we have spent a lifetime in school and our careers being surrounded by individuals that were/are not of our choice. You accept and deal with everyone because you have to. In Senior Softball, as in others hobbies and forms of recreation, you have a choice of who you play with. I have chosen not to play with individuals who are selfish, devisive and immature. Afterall, softball is a team game. There is no place for a player who puts himself and his personal accomplishments ahead of the team's goals. I don't care how good a player is, if he is putting his personal goals and needs before the team's he is a detriment to the team. If there ever comes a time when I can't find a group of players who care more about the team than themselves that is when I will hang up my glove. I won't compromise my ethics and values just to play a game. |
| June 23, 2011 leftyodoul | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Jim Sherman Memorial Northwest Championships Lacey, Washington June 24 - 26, 2011 First you need to get registered with SSUSA. For the event this weekend you need to have already been registered and on a SSUSA team roster. Your best bet would be to show up and talk to some of the team reps. It would also help if you had references. Guys who currently play and can vouch for you. Good luck! |
