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2016 CWS

Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 7:36 am
by nebugeater
The 2016 CWS will see a new primary NCAA contact again for the CWS in Omaha. The person that worked with Dennis Poppe and then replaced him is moving on. Damani Leech is leaving the NCAA for a potion with the NFL.

http://www.omaha.com/sports/cws/damani- ... 38814.html


Damani Leech, whose duties with the NCAA included directing the College World Series, is leaving collegiate athletics for the NFL.
Leech will resign as the NCAA’s managing director of championships and alliances at the end of the month to become the NFL’s vice president for media strategy and business development.
The NFL recruited Leech to fill the new senior level executive position.
Leech’s 17-year tenure at the NCAA included a dozen years of association with the CWS. He served a decade as CWS Director Dennis Poppe’s top lieutenant before taking over in 2014 when Poppe retired.
Leech said the decision to leave the NCAA was difficult.
“I think the CWS is positioned to grow even more,” Leech said. “By grow, I mean enhance the experience for the student-athletes, the teams and the fans. It’s a real, real special event.
“You hear people say that and it sounds cliché, but it really is. The time I’ve been with the NCAA, I’ve had a chance to spend time around a lot of different championship events. There really aren’t many things around that are like the College World Series.”
Leech said his superiors at the NCAA are well aware of that.

Re: 2016 CWS

Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2016 1:02 pm
by iamjacobm
X Ambassadors to open the CWS.

Re: 2016 CWS

Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2016 2:13 pm
by skinzfan23
Sounds like the concert is going to move inside the stadium this year right before the fireworks. That is a good idea.

The day’s schedule (June 17):

Team Practices: 9:10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Team Autograph Sessions: Each team will sign autographs for 45 minutes beginning 30 minutes after the conclusion of their respective practice.
Fan Fest: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. (Lot C and Mike Fahey Street.)
Opening Ceremonies: 8:45 – 10 p.m. Featuring X Ambassadors, team arrivals, the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team and the fireworks finale.

Re: 2016 CWS

Posted: Mon May 23, 2016 9:26 pm
by Brad
One of the little cottages was in lot C yesterday at TD Ameritrade Park.

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Re: 2016 CWS

Posted: Sun May 29, 2016 10:37 pm
by Coyote
Regional Hosts:

SEC
Florida
LSU
Mississippi
Mississippi State
South Carolina
Texas A&M
Vanderbilt

ACC
Clemson
Florida State
Louisville
Miami
North Carolina State
Virginia

Big XII
TCU
Texas Tech

Sun Belt
Louisiana-Lafayette

Re: 2016 CWS

Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 12:43 pm
by Coyote
Nebraska gets a 3 seed in the Clemson Regional and will play Oklahoma St.
Creighton did not get a bid.

Re: 2016 CWS

Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 4:45 pm
by skinzfan23
Coyote wrote:Nebraska gets a 3 seed in the Clemson Regional and will play Oklahoma St.
Creighton did not get a bid.
Wow, Creighton pretty much choked that away with the last 2 weeks of the season.

Re: 2016 CWS

Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2016 4:13 pm
by Greg S

Re: 2016 CWS

Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2016 7:58 am
by skinzfan23
When I saw this on the news the other night I thought that they were taking away the circulator. Glad to see that is not the case. I have never used the park and ride shuttles, but the circulator is great. You can park on the fringe of downtown and hop on the bus for $.25 and get dropped off right next to the stadium.

Re: 2016 CWS

Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2016 4:17 pm
by Coyote
Huskers go 2&Q

Re: 2016 CWS

Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 6:03 pm
by Coyote
Virginia, Vanderbilt and Ole Miss eliminated. (Xavier 15 - Vanderbilt 1)

Re: 2016 CWS

Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 8:33 pm
by Coyote
Louisville and FSU punch their tickets to the Super Regionls,
As do #3 seeds BC and ECU.

Re: 2016 CWS

Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 9:56 pm
by Coyote
Add TCU and Florida.

Re: 2016 CWS

Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 11:11 pm
by Coyote
And now Miami and Texas A&M

Re: 2016 CWS

Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 11:26 pm
by Coyote
Okie St knocks off the first National Seed #7 Clemson.
And Miss St., now makes 10 of the 16 teams.

Re: 2016 CWS

Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 11:52 pm
by Coyote
(4) Xavier sends (3) Washington home and has to win two from (2) UCSB to move on.
Arizona must win two from UL-Laf., the only two West Coast teams left in the field.

Re: 2016 CWS

Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 5:05 pm
by Coyote
Texas Tech makes 11.

Re: 2016 CWS

Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 10:01 pm
by Coyote
Both remaining West Coast teams advance, UCSB and Arizona.

No Ragin' Cajuns this year.

Re: 2016 CWS

Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2016 9:50 pm
by Coyote
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Re: 2016 CWS

Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2016 9:52 pm
by iamjacobm
I want:

Florida
LSU
Tech
A&M
Louisville
USCe
Mississippi St
BC

Re: 2016 CWS

Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2016 8:01 pm
by Coyote
National seeds are not doing well, so far... And, so far, not an SEC win...

Re: 2016 CWS

Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2016 9:47 pm
by Coyote
Arizona punches the first ticket to Omaha sending #6 National seed Miss St home,
scoring 3 in the eighth, 1 in the 9th and a bases loaded single in the 11th to come back from a 1-5 deficit.
It will be Arizona's 17th appearance in Omaha and their first since 2012 when they won it all.

Re: 2016 CWS

Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2016 9:49 pm
by skinzfan23
Sounds like Arizona has a first year coach. That is pretty impressive for a first year.

Re: 2016 CWS

Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2016 2:50 pm
by iamjacobm
Add Miami and UCSB. UCSB won on a grand slam walk off.

Re: 2016 CWS

Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2016 5:31 pm
by Coyote
Oklahoma St and Texas Tech are coming to Omaha.

Re: 2016 CWS

Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2016 5:49 pm
by Coyote
Coyote wrote:National seeds are not doing well, so far... And, so far, not an SEC win...

1. Florida - down 0-1
2. Louisville - out 0-2
3. Miami - in Omaha
4. Texas A&M - tied 1-1
5. Texas Tech - in Omaha
6. Mississippi St. - out 0-2
7. Clemson - out in Regionals
8. LSU - down 0-1

Big XII - 2
ACC - 1
Pac 10 - 1
Big West - 1
SEC - 0

Re: 2016 CWS

Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2016 11:20 pm
by Coyote
TCU sends Texas A&M home.
Add another Big XII team coming to Omaha, sorry SEC.

Re: 2016 CWS

Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 6:47 am
by Coyote
And Coastal Carolina sends LSU home.

That leaves Florida vs Florida St today for the last invite to Omaha.

Re: 2016 CWS

Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 6:52 am
by Coyote
1. Florida - tied 1-1
2. Louisville - out 0-2
3. Miami - in Omaha
4. Texas A&M - out 1-2
5. Texas Tech - in Omaha
6. Mississippi St. - out 0-2
7. Clemson - out in Regionals
8. LSU - out 0-2

Big XII - 3
ACC - 1
Pac 10 - 1
Big West - 1
Big South - 1
SEC - 0

Re: 2016 CWS

Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 8:03 am
by Greg S
Coyote wrote:1. Florida - tied 1-1
2. Louisville - out 0-2
3. Miami - in Omaha
4. Texas A&M - out 1-2
5. Texas Tech - in Omaha
6. Mississippi St. - out 0-2
7. Clemson - out in Regionals
8. LSU - out 0-2

Big XII - 3
ACC - 1
Pac 10 - 1
Big West - 1
Big South - 1
SEC - 0

That add's up to 7, who's left?

Greg

Re: 2016 CWS

Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 8:41 am
by skinzfan23
Greg S wrote:

That add's up to 7, who's left?

Greg
Florida/Florida St as mentioned above.

Re: 2016 CWS

Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 8:41 am
by skinzfan23
Coyote wrote:And Coastal Carolina sends LSU home.

That leaves Florida vs Florida St today for the last invite to Omaha.
I went to bed after the top of the 9th. LSU had so many chances. I thought they would pull this one out in front of the home crowd.

Re: 2016 CWS

Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 10:54 pm
by Coyote
Coyote wrote:That leaves Florida vs Florida St today for the last invite to Omaha.
And Florida (SEC) Makes 8 in Omaha.

Re: 2016 CWS

Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 10:56 pm
by Brad
This year ESPN's "Baseball Tonight" will be broadcasting from Omaha for the first time. They will have the "Baseball Tonight" set out in the left field concourse.

Re: 2016 CWS

Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 10:58 pm
by Coyote
Brad wrote:This year ESPN's "Baseball Tonight" will be broadcasting from Omaha for the first time. They will have the "Baseball Tonight" set out in the left field concourse.
Tonight? This week? During get series?

Re: 2016 CWS

Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 11:08 pm
by iamjacobm
Looks like 23rd-25th.

Better hope for some if games on Saturday.

Re: 2016 CWS

Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2016 8:03 am
by Greg S
iamjacobm wrote:Looks like 23rd-25th.

Better hope for some if games on Saturday.
That's really cool they will be here. They started the season in KC. Some of their broadcasts were at the K even when no game so we will be fine with or without a Saturday game.

Greg

Re: 2016 CWS

Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2016 8:05 am
by skinzfan23
That is great news.
Baseball Tonight will set up in the left field concourse TD Ameritrade Park the home of college baseball champions since 2011. The city of Omaha has hosted the event since 1950. The three-day Baseball Tonight debut features host Adnan Virk, analysts Buster Olney and Keith Law, alongside a stacked bench of CWS game-analysts, all with personal CWS experience.

Three ESPN analysts making their CWS television debut:

Dallas Braden
Alex Cora
Eduardo Perez

Play-by-play: Jon Sciambi and Karl Ravech return for play by play. This is Sciambi’s fifth year calling games, and Ravech’s eighth.

LIVE K Zone debut: For a sixth straight year, and for the first time at the CWS, ESPN will use the Sports Emmy Award-winning K Zone technology live for every at bat. K Zone identifies the speed and location of a pitch in replays as well as tracks the path of the ball from the pitcher’s hand through the strike zone and numerically sequences pitches thrown.

Re: 2016 CWS

Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2016 8:08 am
by skinzfan23
One thing I did notice with the schedule is that Sunday's and Monday's afternoon games are on ESPNU. I thought that in the past they have all been on ESPN or ESPN2.

Re: 2016 CWS

Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2016 11:27 am
by Linkin5
Whoa that is a big deal baseball tonight will be in town, good to hear. On a different note, does anybody know when the Ferris wheel is going up?