US Olympic Team

[jmaellis]

I watched the Team USA v Virginia Tech. game a couple of days ago. If it wasn't for the uniforms one might have been confused which team was going to Beijing. Just say'n.

[azbigdawg]

I wonder how ASA is going to stroke itself after the olympics are over.......

[Steve M]

The night before they went to Bowie, they were here. I had the pleasure of doing that game - against some local former college players. What a show they put on. They stayed long after the scheduled autograph session - not a one showed anything but enthusiasm for and towards their fans.
An hour or so after leaving the park, the plate ump and his significant other along with my wife & me were eating at a local restaurant. Six of the players came in with one of their sons. They are just as classy off the field. They were thrilled when I picked up their bills.
I'll second what Mike said - if you get the chance to see them - do what you can to see them.

[argodad]

Originally Posted by Steve M

The night before they went to Bowie, they were here. I had the pleasure of doing that game - against some local former college players. What a show they put on. They stayed long after the scheduled autograph session - not a one showed anything but enthusiasm for and towards their fans.
An hour or so after leaving the park, the plate ump and his significant other along with my wife & me were eating at a local restaurant. Six of the players came in with one of their sons. They are just as classy off the field. They were thrilled when I picked up their bills.
I'll second what Mike said - if you get the chance to see them - do what you can to see them.

They were at the ISF stadium in Plant City FL on May 3. Some of the teams who played in the HS Finals the following week came to town early to see them. A mom told me this story.

During the autograph session, two of the younger players on a 1A team asked Natasha Watley how she ran so fast. Natasha told them that she ran a lot, did quickness drills, and lifted weights, but that the secret really was "in the genes." An hour later when they got to their car, one of the girls turned to the other and said, "We really have to start working out in jeans."

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by argodad

They were at the ISF stadium in Plant City FL on May 3. Some of the teams who played in the HS Finals the following week came to town early to see them. A mom told me this story.

During the autograph session, two of the younger players on a 1A team asked Natasha Whatley how she ran so fast. Natasha told them that she ran a lot, did quickness drills, and lifted weights, but that the secret really was "in the genes." An hour later when they got to their car, one of the girls turned to the other and said, "We really have to start working out in jeans."

And she is not a small woman, much bigger in person than I expected. But when that bat touches the ball, she flies. It's like, step 1, step 2, gone..........

[Steve M]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

And she is not a small woman, much bigger in person than I expected. But when that bat touches the ball, she flies. It's like, step 1, step 2, gone..........

Yeah, she was bigger in person than I expected. And she hit a ball that most would have rounded 1B on and maybe thought about going for 2B - she stretched it into a triple.

[jmaellis]

My daughter are going to go see them in Visalia this Friday.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by azbigdawg

I wonder how ASA is going to stroke itself after the olympics are over.......

World Cup

[IRISHMAFIA]

A humorous moment that probably only a few caught was when the stadium announcer was running through sponsoring/supporting groups for the game......"ASA umpires......Trojan Athletic Gloves....."

Is that what they are calling them now? Has sex now become a sport?

[whiskers_ump]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

A humorous moment that probably only a few caught was when the stadium announcer was running through sponsoring/supporting groups for the game......"ASA umpires......Trojan Athletic Gloves....."

Is that what they are calling them now? Has sex now become a sport?

Now, that thar is funny, I don't care who you are.


I caught team USA in La. against ULL. Team USA 2, ULL 0, Finch threw a perfect game.

[IRISHMAFIA]

http://www.usasoftball.com/info.asp?uid=3618

Here is the box score from the game Steve M worked

[Andy]

I will be working a 14u ASA qualifier on Memorial day weekend. The Olympic team is scheduled to play a game on Sunday evening. Fairly small facility, only about 2000 people max. Should be fun.