2017 College World Series Thread

[GoFrog Yourself]

Another chance to face a first rounder in Faedo. Picked 18th overall by the Tigers last night

 

[f_399]

We also destroyed pick #30 P Alex Lange LSU in Houston earlier this year (5 hits, 6 ERs in <2 innings).

I think I remember him saying he wanted to get another shot at us.

The feeling is mutual Mr. Lange.

The only way we meet again is in the CWS Finals.

Woooooo!

 

[ftwfrog]

So glad we're facing Florida's ACE and not their soft-tossing, left-handed, one-legged, walk-on 6th starter.

(Joking, kind of)

 

[jake102]

So glad we're facing Florida's ACE and not their soft-tossing, left-handed, one-legged, walk-on 6th starter.

(Joking, kind of)

We couldn't do anything against Missouri State's scrub starter on Saturday but had no problems with their "ace" starter on Sunday. Our bats rarely make sense.

 

[ftwfrog]

Flying in and out of Kansas City is great. Easy, quick drive to Omaha and shorter flights because of no layovers. Hot tips...
BBQ in KC - Jack's Stack in the Freight House location for a sit-down dinner, excellent overall experience and best sides as previously mentioned. Gates BBQ on State Line Road, beef on bun on bread please, and yes that is correct. And the pork ribs at Joe's KC in the Shamrock Gas Station over on the KC, KS side are considered by many, including Anthony Bourdain, the best ribs in the world.

And if any of the ladies are coming along, KC has the best chocolate shop in the US. Swiss family started it. It is called Andre's. The ladies can build their own personal box of chocolates.

https://andreschocolates.com

If the kids are coming along, definitely the Henry Dorley Zoo in Omaha. The Kids Museum at Union Station in downtown Kansas City is awesome and the DeAnna Rose Kids Farm on the Kansas side in Overland Park.

For tickets at the actual game, I would recommend lower level seats with an over hang, like row 24-29. It rained two CWS ago and everyone wanted those seats.

I'll be there.

League City Frog

Thanks LCF!

As mentioned earlier, The Blatt rooftop across from Amritrade Field is one of my favorite spots in America.

Might I add the Dundee area of Omaha for fun restaurants, places to grab a beer, and the Ecreamery that was mentioned earlier. They make an ice cream flavor for each team in the CWS. When one is eliminated, so is the flavor.

Taking the kids this year, any other suggestions other than the zoo? They are easily entertained, might go find a splash of or see a movie during the day.

 

[Sticky_Wicket]

Thanks LCF!

As mentioned earlier, The Blatt rooftop across from Amritrade Field is one of my favorite spots in America.

Might I add the Dundee area of Omaha for fun restaurants, places to grab a beer, and the Ecreamery that was mentioned earlier. They make an ice cream flavor for each team in the CWS. When one is eliminated, so is the flavor.

Taking the kids this year, any other suggestions other than the zoo? They are easily entertained, might go find a splash of or see a movie during the day.

The kids would enjoy Funplex in South O. It's no Henry-Doorly, but it will get the job done.

http://fun-plex.com/

 

[PO Frog]

Faedo's slider/cutter is nasty when you're gearing up for his extremely good fastball. I expect we watch A LOT of pitches and try to get him out as early as possible. He threw twice in the SR, although limited outings, so maybe he will still be off schedule. Good fastballs have eaten us alive this year. Going to great a great pitcher's duel I think.

 

[PurplFrawg]

Taking the kids this year, any other suggestions other than the zoo? They are easily entertained, might go find a splash of or see a movie during the day.

If they like looking at airplanes, and playing on flight simulators, the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum is not far southwest on I-80.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strategic_Air_Command_&_Aerospace_Museum

 

[TCUFROG1998]

Check this out. It says we are 4-8 in 4 CWS appearances. Just terrible. We are 8-8!

http://www.espn.com/college-sports/...ege-world-series-rife-college-baseball-giants

 

[RollToad]

Check this out. It says we are 4-8 in 4 CWS appearances. Just terrible. We are 8-8!

http://www.espn.com/college-sports/...ege-world-series-rife-college-baseball-giants

I expect nothing else from ESPN.

 

[TxFrog1999]

Thanks LCF!

As mentioned earlier, The Blatt rooftop across from Amritrade Field is one of my favorite spots in America.

Might I add the Dundee area of Omaha for fun restaurants, places to grab a beer, and the Ecreamery that was mentioned earlier. They make an ice cream flavor for each team in the CWS. When one is eliminated, so is the flavor.

Taking the kids this year, any other suggestions other than the zoo? They are easily entertained, might go find a splash of or see a movie during the day.

+4 on the Dundee area for eating, Pitch Pizzeria is one of the most unique eateries I've been to and their truffle fries and brussels sprouts are amazing, as are their signature pies.

 

[satis1103]

Faedo's slider/cutter is nasty when you're gearing up for his extremely good fastball. I expect we watch A LOT of pitches and try to get him out as early as possible. He threw twice in the SR, although limited outings, so maybe he will still be off schedule. Good fastballs have eaten us alive this year. Going to great a great pitcher's duel I think.

This. Watched him pitch last night, and he was wicked. We need to be ready for that slider. He didn't seem to throw it as much for a strike as he did to bait a bad swing. Patience is key.

 

[ftwfrog]

Go Frogs!!


(Sorry. Had to get this back on page one.)

 

[ShadowFrog]

Has CWS ever sold out at TD Ameritrade?
Still miss the older park.

 

[GP's Step-Son]

Has CWS ever sold out at TD Ameritrade?
Still miss the older park.

Here we are trying to get excited about a 4th consecutive trip to the CWS and you bring the rain cloud up in here. Booo.

 

[ShadowFrog]

Here we are trying to get excited about a 4th consecutive trip to the CWS and you bring the rain cloud up in here. Booo.

Lighten up, Francis.

 

[Sticky_Wicket]

The Blatt was amazing, but the layout of surrounding bars/restauraunts/businesses is so much better at TD.

Plus you don't need a lifted 4x4 to park..

 

[ShadowFrog]

Any home runs in TD?

 

[f_399]

Is UF vs TCU the battle of the highest paid college baseball coaches?

 

[Sticky_Wicket]

Any home runs in TD?

2011 - 9
2012 - 10
2013 - 3
2014 - 3
2015 - 15
2016 -10 (2 Luken, 1 Cam)