MVC baseball tourney

[SpanglerFan316]

I've stated that I'm not talking about the Tourney when it is in Wichita.

Please answer my question what other valley sights besides Wichita can you make an argument for drawing better than KC? Missouri state sure did get a turn out last year, really amazing stuff! Granted they sucked but really that’s the chance you take when it's somewhere else other than Wichita.

Also regionals are bid on and you usually want to be in the top 20 as well. Top 20 schools don't have a problem with fan support, great facilities, also it freaking regionals so that whole "good enough for the NCAA's" is a lame azz argument. Youre comparing two different things there. Other valley schools don't have the fan support for baseball, it's just how it is.

I think I addressed your question previously.

I think WSU should host the MVC tourney every year.

"Please answer my question what other valley sights besides Wichita can you make an argument for drawing better than KC?"
None. However KC would not draw as well as Eck Stadium/Tyler Field. Who cares about your question? The MVC tourney should be in Wichita every year.

[moshock]

WSU definitly has the best "on campus" stadium in the Valley and the best fan base (including me) but "The Eck" doesn't come close to Hammon's Field in Springfield. For those of you who haven't seen it, it's one of the nicest minor league / college stadiums in the country. All seats are chairbacks and most are covered. There is also a first class indoor practice facility beyond right field for the teams to use and parking is very convenient.

Even though MSU stunk last year, they had decent support. Not counting WSU, MSU had as much or more support than the majority of the other Valley teams.

Both of the Valley tourney's that were hosted at Hammons had good support from fans. There were alot of WSU fans that either live in SWMO or made the trip from Wichita.

I know that I'm biased but alternating between WSU and Springfield is just fine with me. WSU definitley has the best fan base but the best facilities are definitley here in Springfield.

As far as something to do in Springfield while not playing games, we have
Bass Pro Shops, Lamberts, along with a tourist trap 30 minutes south of here called Branson that should please anyone.

I would vote no on having the tourney in KC. Just have Doug give me a call LOL.

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[Ta town]

WSU definitly has the best "on campus" stadium in the Valley and the best fan base (including me) but "The Eck" doesn't come close to Hammon's Field in Springfield. For those of you who haven't seen it, it's one of the nicest minor league / college stadiums in the country. All seats are chairbacks and most are covered. There is also a first class indoor practice facility beyond right field for the teams to use and parking is very convenient.

Even though MSU stunk last year, they had decent support. Not counting WSU, MSU had as much or more support than the majority of the other Valley teams.

Both of the Valley tourney's that were hosted at Hammons had good support from fans. There were alot of WSU fans that either live in SWMO or made the trip from Wichita.

I know that I'm biased but alternating between WSU and Springfield is just fine with me. WSU definitley has the best fan base but the best facilities are definitley here in Springfield.

As far as something to do in Springfield while not playing games, we have
Bass Pro Shops, Lamberts, along with a tourist trap 30 minutes south of here called Branson that should please anyone.

I would vote no on having the tourney in KC. Just have Doug give me a call LOL.

:wsu_posters:

Hammons is real nice but too large. The park in KC seats like 4500 which would help make it feel a little better attended. There is a cabelas very close and a bass pro shop is right down the road. I'm not old so I don't care for branson. Easier drive for WSU fans to KC than Springfield.

[Shirley Schmidt]

Lamberts

Boy there is nothing better and a thrown roll to draw them in.

Exciting stuff.

[moshock]

Lamberts

Boy there is nothing better and a thrown roll to draw them in.

Exciting stuff.

LOL !!! I'm pretty sure that MSU has their players practice there !!!

BTW, they call that a "Throw'd roll" here

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[BostonWu]

Not sure why Fever feels the need to act like a jerk towards Ta. He simply threw an idea out there and you act all pissed off, high-and-might...end of discussion.

BTW, when the casino and $1B water resort are built, I think it would be worth a try out at the racetrack.

[ShockerFever]

Not sure why Fever feels the need to act like a jerk towards Ta. He simply threw an idea out there and you act all pissed off, high-and-might...end of discussion.

BTW, when the casino and $1B water resort are built, I think it would be worth a try out at the racetrack.

It is what it is. It's an idea. If it was basketball, I'd be all for KC. This is a whole different animal though.

It'd be like suggesting Springfield, Illinois for another MVC Tourney. An non-Valley city just won't work for baseball. They wouldn't draw, wouldn't make money, and quite simply wouldn't do it.

I'm all for having ideas. But I at least like ideas that are somewhat logical, or at least partially practical. That is not the case here because it simply won't happen. End of discussion.. :)

And I'm not pissed off lol.. I'm just letting ya know what's goin down.. 8)

[ABC]

Not sure why Fever feels the need to act like a jerk towards Ta. He simply threw an idea out there and you act all pissed off, high-and-might...end of discussion.

BTW, when the casino and $1B water resort are built, I think it would be worth a try out at the racetrack.

It is what it is. It's an idea. If it was basketball, I'd be all for KC. This is a whole different animal though.

It'd be like suggesting Springfield, Illinois for another MVC Tourney. An non-Valley city just won't work for baseball. They wouldn't draw, wouldn't make money, and quite simply wouldn't do it.

I'm all for having ideas. But I at least like ideas that are somewhat logical, or at least partially practical. That is not the case here because it simply won't happen. End of discussion.. :)

And I'm not pissed off lol.. I'm just letting ya know what's goin down.. 8)

KC and Springfield, IL are hardly the same thing when discussing this.

This is Memorial Day weekend and I think you'd see a lot of Shocker fans attend the games in KCK.

[RoyalShock]

If they would shift the games so that most were on the weekend, it might be fairly well attended. KC is a pretty good baseball town and with the right amount of marketing could probably draw a few hundred locals.

But keeping the tourney at a league school (especially WSU) is guaranteed money for the MVC.

[Rosewood]

No, just keep it in wichita

(even though Ill miss most of it this year :( )

[William]

really the mvc tournament should probably just be discontinued, it serves no purpose, the regular season sorts out the pecking order pretty well. In the past the shockers either win it in front of large home crowds, yawn, or worse yet they lose and break their momentum, mostly because it was meaningless to begin with.

[KC Shox]

really the mvc tournament should probably just be discontinued, it serves no purpose, the regular season sorts out the pecking order pretty well. In the past the shockers either win it in front of large home crowds, yawn, or worse yet they lose and break their momentum, mostly because it was meaningless to begin with.

Oh I disagree. I remember the 2003 MVC Tourney when our guys had to fight back our way through the losers bracket and had to beat SIU twice in one day to win the championship. David Sanders was nails the last game pitching a 3-0 gem to seal the deal.

I remember how awesome that was and seeing that kid's face after the game was priceless. That game was televised on Metro Sports in Kansas City believe it or not.

[William]

ok...sorry I blew up.

[Shocker85]

Last year's tournament was pretty darn good, too.

Shocks drop game 1 vs. the hapless MSU Bears by cuffing around Ross Detwiler, then going completely flat after he left the game. They fight through the losers bracket and suddenly find some fire vs. Evansville and then those two Saturday games vs. Creighton ... whoo-boy, those were an emotional rollercoaster.

Not many saw it, but it was fun. The Shocks finished the regular schedule last season 5-4 and had anything but momentum with the offense struggling to score. The Valley tournament got them back on track a little and they rode it to a home Super Regional.

Furthermore, the conference tournament is a great tune-up to a regional, forcing the team to battle against mostly consistently good pitching.

Keep it!

--'85.