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| July 8, 2010 diehard | Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: VA Player Looking to Play Dalton It means the same now as it meant 20 years ago, you are the one who misconstrues the meaning of the word. To say "we won the Nationals" simply means that they won the National Championship, that's all. To keep implying the word National means Championship is silly. As far as Lebron, Cleveland will miss him, and Miami will welcome him with open arms. There has never ever been one man who plays a team sport, that was great without having a great supporting cast. I really enjoy playing the game of softball! Meeting friends, looking forward to the comraderie, and the thrill of competition. I would hope that before your time is up, that you too, could enjoy the game of softball, the way the men and women our age that still have the ability to play this game do. Stop dwelling on the things that you dislike so much about the game, and just go out and play before it's too late. |
| July 7, 2010 diehard | Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: VA Player Looking to Play Dalton All National means is that teams from our nation can participate, that's it. The word National does not mean Championship. And I don't think the fans of Cleveland will have LeBron after 9 p.m. tomorrow night, when he announces that he is going to play with either Chris Bosh and D. Wade in Miami, or Amar'e Stoudemire in New York. And maybe there are 2 meanings to the word National, but SPA clearly states, SPA National Championships. |
| July 6, 2010 diehard | Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: VA Player Looking to Play Dalton Gary, If there is a tournament held in the East, and teams can come from anywhere in the nation to play in it, then it would be an Eastern National. If it's held in the West, and teams from all over our country were invited, it would then be a Western National. I thought you were smart enough to understand that, but maybe not. The more you argue these trivial points, instead of just sticking to the basic disagreements with the game of Senior Softball that you have, such as equipment and rule changes, where some of your points are valid ones, the more trivial that you become. The more that you disagree with every word that everyone says, makes you sound like an angry old man, just going out of your way to get under peoples skin. Which if that were your true objective, then you have been quite successful. I guess that in your mind, if you can get under someone on this websites skin, make them hot under the collar, then that makes up for your lack of skills at being able to compete on the field of play. Especially on the National level. |
| July 6, 2010 diehard | Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: VA Player Looking to Play Dalton I believe that a team is supposed to play in a qualifier, and that roster is the one that must be used in Dalton. Now, a player can play in a qualifier with one team, and if that team does not go to the Nationals, then he can hook up with another team, as long as his first team signs a waiver releasing him. But he must have first played in a qualifier. Now as far as calling something a National tournament, well the dictionary describes National as; A contest or tournament involving participants from all parts of a nation. Often used in the plural. Now I believe that The SPA tournament would qualify as a National Tournament since teams come from all parts of the country. |
| June 18, 2010 diehard | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Salem, Va 4 of the 6 teams in the 55 Major brackett in Salem, are Major plus teams in SSUSA. One of those teams won the tournament. The 2 Major teams finished 2nd and 3rd. If you want to be one of the best, you have to play the best. We played the one of the best in the championship, Bass Gloves, and we lost. But we'll keep trying to beat those guys, because if we do, then we'll be one of the best! Also, it was a special treat to see a great teammate, and friend, Dutch Detwiler, get inducted into the National Senior Softball Hall Of Fame this past weekend! Congratulations Dutch! |
| June 14, 2010 diehard | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Salem, Va Bruce, Those rolling fields of green surrounded by the mountains also make for a nice view at Botetourt. I saw some of you game against Baer & Wagons team, while we waited for the umps to show up. 4 for 4, all nice shots to dead center. Chip was playing for Sweet Construction in the 55 major, in which Bass Gloves beat my team High Street in the Championship game. We had 6 teams in 55 major, all of which were capable of winning this tournament. But Bass is a very good, solid hitting team in which your have to do your very best if you want to beat those guys. Next stop, Dalton, Georgia. |
| June 5, 2010 diehard | Topic: Bats Discussion: looking for fathers day present sballgal, Great gift, but not sure that you would want a slightly used bat of this type. These bats are hot right out of the wrapper. No break in period required. They are not the most durable bat on the market, so to buy a used one IMO would be a risky move. You can buy a new one for around $180.00 give or take a few dollars. Here are some of the places to find this bat: www.anacondasports.com www.kellysultimatesports.com, or www.softballfans.com. On softball fans go to the forum and look under bats- buying and you may find a used one. |
| June 1, 2010 diehard | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Should a bat be confiscated We don't get paid to play this game! We pay alot of money to play. I was seriously injured, long before Senior ball, long before Senior bats. It can happen to anyone at anytime! Those who think otherwise are foolish. The cost to me and my family was tremendous. But, I was lucky, I only had my mouth wired shut for a month, after many hours of surgery. I was lucky because I lived to play another day. Others have not been so lucky. These sugestions by Bruce and all of the others that have come on here, are because of the concerns they have for their fellow Senior softball players, and the injuries that seem to be happening more and more. Wearing equipment doesn't make you less of a man, it just helps you live to play another day. |
| June 1, 2010 diehard | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Should a bat be confiscated Pitchers are not the only ones that matter, but they are somewhat closer to the line of fire, after delivering a pitch to the batter, The other fielders are in position, back further than the pitcher and have a few more seconds to react. You should already know this since you are a pitcher. But pitchers do seem to be the main people recieving the injuries. Unless there is other evidence that would dispute that, then I guess peotecting the pitcher from serious injury is the main concern. And I believe protective equipment should be mandated, before we allow the use of screens or pitching machines, or even the confiscation of bats. |
| May 31, 2010 diehard | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Should a bat be confiscated Well Bruce, we all know something must be done. So, if your idea works, then hopefully injuries to pitchers will decrease and maybe by confiscating the bats we will catch a few of those who feel the need to cheat. But if I were a pitcher, I would opt to use equipment to protect myself anyway. |
| May 31, 2010 diehard | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Should a bat be confiscated I rarely, if ever, hit the middle. And I know that guys do hit the middle. And I am as concerned about the safety of the pitcher as anyone that plays the game. My question would be, what does the bat have to do with hitting the ball up the middle, other than that is the tool the batter uses to hit with? And why would you confiscate the bat? Would it just be a deterrant? Hit the middle, lose your bat! Some would be penalized for mishitting a ball that goes back up the middle. I don't know about this one. I would rather see a pitcher wear protective gear, much like other sports, such as goalies in Lacrosse and Hockey, who have shots coming at them at high rates of speed. |
| May 28, 2010 diehard | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Individual Awards Rondo, you are without a doubt the MVP on the Celtics this year. But I do question why you are coming onto this website when you have a very big game tonight. |
| May 28, 2010 diehard | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Anyone going to Salem, Va? In the 55 major group, 4 of the 6 teams, Bass, Docs, Pace, and Titans, are listed as major-plus in SSUSA, but in ISSA are listed as Major. |
| May 28, 2010 diehard | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Anyone going to Salem, Va? Wagon, In ISSA AMR is listed as a major team. The ratings for ISSA are different than the ratings for SSUSA. |
| May 26, 2010 diehard | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: ACC Nice Job Joe, I hope that your shin is feeling better. That was a shot you took. We were lucky that Ross didn't get slammed as well, slipping in that slop we were playing in. That whole game we played in the pouring down rain, and it didn't even count in the final standings. Great Tournament to all at Sweet. Greg HSB 55 |
| May 24, 2010 diehard | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: ACC Bracket Seeding Harry, You told me that you were a rocket scientist. I must be an idiot because I believed you! LOL |
| May 24, 2010 diehard | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: ACC results - loudoun va In the 55 Major, since the games were rained out, we played 3 play in games and 1.5 DE games. The winner was based on the best overall record. 1. Sweet Const. 4-0 2. High St. Bucs 3-1 I'm not sure how the other 2 teams did overall in 55 major. In 55 major Plus 1. Bass 3-1 2. Pace 0-4 Not sure about 55 AAA |
| May 15, 2010 diehard | Topic: Bats Discussion: Best bat for seniors I play on the East Coast, and Ultra's outnumber all other Senior bats 2 or even 3 to 1. And that is in almost every dugout! |
| May 5, 2010 diehard | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: What Would George Hancock Think? I don't believe that ol' George would recognize the game of softbal that is played today. It seems that since George came up with the idea to play a form of baseball indoors to today, the game of softbal has almost constantly been a work in progress. Changes have been made to the game on a continuing basis since 1887. But, I do believe George would be proud, were he alive now to see, the popularity that the game of softball now enjoys. |
| April 23, 2010 diehard | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: WHO IS THE FAVORITE AT 50 MAJOR WINTER NAT Dirty this is serious stuff here. I found out that not long ago there was a group of people worried about the deflated egos of insecure old guys. So, they formed an organization that promoted Softball for Seniors. And to lift the egos they had manufacturers, through R&D, invent equipment for seniors to use. Bats that would hit balls much further than one could do in their prime. Lively balls to hit homeruns with. And rules to protect our fragile egos from getting hurt, because we couldn't field these balls. Why they even decided to call tournaments National tournaments to inflate our egos even more. They chose to hold some of these tournaments in Las Vegas, where the air is thinner, and balls fly out of the parks, just incase we dropped a bundle in the casinos. They thought of everything that would help us old insecure men inflate our egos. These are great people, with great minds, who care about us old guys and our egos. They called their organization, SSUSA. I'm proud to say that as an old insecure guy that needs his ego inflated, there is an organization that I can turn to for help. Thanks SSUSA for all you do for us old guys! |
