Softball vs. FIU

[lcitsh]

_ So, if you're an NCAA committee member, you'd honestly think Lamson Park was suitable for hosting, in its current state.

Because until it's finished, it's not suitable for hosting a regional. _

A committee member has already seen the park and has deemed it worthy to host a regional. Keep in mind, you are looking for the frills, they are looking for the basics and the basics more than meet the criteria for hosting. And the facility, as it is now, is in better shape than almost every facility in Texas, far better than any in Mississippi, better than all but maybe one in Alabama and one or two in Georgia, and, of course, LSU's. And those are the states that have the teams with which we will be competing to host.

[CajunAmos]

I think you could host if the bathrooms and pressbox is completed.

[Turbine]

You may be in for a surprise. Geography plays a large part in who gets to host. Believe it or not, right now, LSU is ahead of us in the race to host.

How are they in a better geographical location?

Are you refering to the bus/fly milage restrictions? If so, who are the possible regional teams that can go to BR but would be prohibited from coming to La. ?
igeaux.mobi

[CajunRed]

If the Cajuns go 17-3 in the next 20 and win every game by a 2-1 margin, that won't affect whether they host a regional one bit.

This is not college football. Style points don't play that big of a factor.

igeaux.mobi

[CajunRed]

I agree with that. My comment had nothing to do with style points, but more to do with the fact that we struggled to score runs. I was hoping this didn't continue, cause if it did, we could lose several games...and THAT would lower our RPI enough to take us out of contention.

I'll conclude by saying i don't think it will continue.

igeaux.mobi

[Cajun90]

So, if you're an NCAA committee member, you'd honestly think Lamson Park was suitable for hosting, in its current state.

Because until it's finished, it's not suitable for hosting a regional.

I have read the 2011 NCAA document concerning hosting of a softball regional. Appendix C covers minimum requirements for facilities. I see nothing that would present a problem. The document actually makes reference numerous times to the use of tents, tarps, port-o-lets, and RV's to accomodate tournament functions. There is nothing that we could not easily overcome.

[LSUalum1]

Turbine, I think he means in terms of RPI, LSU is in a better position as of now to host. That is true. LSU has won 7 in a row including taking two out of three against Kentucky - who leads the SEC East.

These next two weekends will determine a lot IMO. LSU plays #1 Alabama this weekend and #9 Tennessee next weekend. LSU's RPI will remain high because of this, but LSU will need to go 3 - 3 in those two series to still have a chance to host.

A couple of weeks ago, I thought LSU's chances of hosting was out of the question, but they have been playing a whole lot better, especially the two pitchers. Again, if LSU doesn't go 3 - 3 in these two series, I think UL will host. Unless of course, UL goes through a slump, which they can't afford to happen.

[ulforlife]

LSU will not beat Bama, not enough pitching to hold off Bama's bats. It will be tough to beat Tennessee they are rolling right now. But hey we'll see
igeaux.mobi

[CajunRed]

Go Bama...Go Tennessee!

igeaux.mobi

[LSUalum1]

_ LSU will not beat Bama, not enough pitching to hold off Bama's bats. It will be tough to beat Tennessee they are rolling right now. But hey we'll see
igeaux.mobi _

LSU's pitching has been very good lately. During the 7 game winning streak, They have allowed only 3 runs total.