Northern Lakes League Predictions

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Let me throw this out to all the NLL fans, and softball fans in general.. I may be a bit of my rocker(not the first time and won`t be the last) but with all the great pitchers in the NLL this year will the championship be decided on who has the BEST pitcher ? Now I know pitching is the most important thing in this sport but here me out... If all these pitchers that have been listed above are great pitchers I can assume that the final scores will not be 9 to 8 and 8 to 7 type games even with some high powerd offenses.... They will probably be 1 to 0 or 2 to 1 type games...I do not think any of the pitchers will strike out 21 batters in a game. With saying that there are 8 other girls on the field that will have to help out there pitcher in making big defensive plays...I also think it will come down to coaching and strategy...who can manufacture a run, play small ball, or just out smart the other coach by taking chances...All I am saying is the BEST rounded team will probably win it all not the team with the most studs on it. JMHO
 
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643dp said:
[quote author=dragbunt link=1203040042/50#53 date=1204160223][quote author=Thunder_Road link=1203040042/0#7 date=1203443975] Just a minute here,...I'm looking for my 10' pole. ?Okay Im set. ?As I recall the Super Bowl was not won by the favorite at the end of the season, so to get it right before pitchers and catchers report is pure speculation.
I'm certainly willing to stand behind my "Generals" for having a legitimate shot at their 3rd title in a row, however the games all have to be played. A lot can happen in 14 league games. I think Uber has the right 4 teams, but I bet there are 4 other teams that plan on making their own statement about who the top 4 are.

Anybody got a stick, I just thought I'd poke at this dead horse one more time. ? ?

? ? Last year it simply came down to 1 team that didn't lose a game they shouldn't have. This year it could be the same deal or one team could win them all. ?A.W. was weaker last year (07)than the year before when they shared the title with Springfield(06). But A.W. won it outright. This year A.W. looks to be as strong as last year,.and Springfield, Perrysburg, and Rossford lost some talented players, but it's Feb. 27th. ?We won't know doodly squat until the games get played. ?

? ? Lord knows I'm pulling for the GENERALS !!!!!! ? ?-Thunder

Just an observation. From the looks of it Thunder is on the coaching staff of AW. So this information should be very good material for all the other NLL teams to read. I know it has been being followed by some of the SV team. Thunder are you the John Kerry of Softball. Flip Flop. First it is The underdog roll is the best position to be in then its the we have won all these titles and finally its the we are the faviorites. (I dont care but it is funny to read.) ?It is bold of a coach to be online making statements like this. JMHO. It is like watching Days of our Lives

Oh I forgot I need to be PC right. Okay..... I do beleive Maumee will be the most mproved team in the NLL

Have a Nice Day ?:)
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Dragbunt... first I think if a coach or a team needs a comment on this website to get you pumped up or to use this as "bulletin material" there are some major issues....
? ? Second I am not defending thunder at all but that is his opinion...does not matter if he is a coach, parent, scorekeeper are the guy that delivers the pizza ?;) it is his opinion...BTW I agree with it...My opinion is AW has the most talent this year They lost the least and I think they have the best one -two pitching combo in the area(assuming kurfis makes varsity) I believe Springfield and Perrysburg lost alot of key players ?I am not trying to make any fans mad but this is one man opinion....
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Just a thought. Wether you agree with it or not, bulitin board material is used in every sport. If you do not beleive that you have your head in the sand. ?;) My thoughts are never say anything that will motivate the other team just a little bit more. See New England Pats. They went out this year to prove a point. Why? beacause everyone was calling them cheaters. Hence " Bulitin Board Material. But it was turned around on the ?in the Super Bowl. Everyone went around and told the Giants ?they had no chance. Do think that had no bearing on how the Giants played?

Bulitin Board Material is a very significant part of all sports. :)


Just because they are girls does'nt change that.
 
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643dp said:
Let me throw this out to all the NLL fans, and softball fans in general.. I may be a bit of my rocker(not the first time and won`t be the last) but with all the great pitchers in the NLL this year will the championship be decided on who has the BEST pitcher ? Now I know pitching is the most important thing in this sport but here me out... If all these pitchers that have been listed above are great pitchers I can assume that the final scores will not be 9 to 8 and 8 to 7 type games even with some high powerd offenses.... They will probably be 1 to 0 or 2 to 1 type games...I do not think any of the pitchers will strike out 21 batters in a game. With saying that there are 8 other girls on the field that will have to help out there pitcher in making big defensive plays...I also think it will come down to coaching and strategy...who can manufacture a run, play small ball, or just out smart the other coach by taking chances...All I am saying is the BEST rounded team will probably win it all not the team with the most studs on it. JMHO


Good point 643dp, I guess we can look no further then last years D1 championship were Elyria made it back but defending and pre season fav Hoover did not. Hoover has like 6 or 7 D1 commited Players on it, including a dominating pitcher.
 
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Christine Zappone (Springfield)...plays defense better than any girl ive ever seen play fastpitch has pretty good stick as well - Sportsfantaic18

Is that who will replace Gwodz at SS?
 
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I think that the quality of pitching overall has put more pressure on the coaches to solidify the rest of the team. You can not get away with a weak spot anymore. Also, I believe that the hitting in this whole area has improved tremendously (especially considering the quality of the pitching). The level of softball, particularly in the NLL, has risen to the point that the team with the best 9-11 players will win.
 
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Zappone plays second base...she played SS a few times on her summer team, but Brittney Richberg or Kaela Alexander will be Gwozdz replacement at SS this season. Richberg plays SS during the summer and moves better than Gwozdz did and Alexander did not switch to First Base until she moved into the Springfield School District. Krista Haley i believe played some short for the Junior Varsity last season before making the complete switch to Varsity, so she could also be a replacement.
 
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SportsFanatic18 said:
Zappone plays second base...she played SS a few times on her summer team, but Brittney Richberg or Kaela Alexander will be Gwozdz replacement at SS this season. Richberg plays SS during the summer and moves better than Gwozdz did and Alexander did not switch to First Base until she moved into the Springfield School District. Krista Haley i believe played some short for the Junior Varsity last season before making the complete switch to Varsity, so she could also be a replacement.


I see and thanks for the info. You know alot about Springfield, must be a parent or something eh?
 
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im not a parent...just a fan. Thats all i can tell u bc if i told u who i was then i dont think u would believe me
 
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Wouldn't believe you that your a Fan;>??
Your Right
I think your a Socccer fan posing as a Softball FAN... >:( >:( >:( Go POST on the SOcccer Forums on JJ
 
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I beleive he has a triple identity..... ;D ;D ;D ;D
but don`t we all...... :D :D
 
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Im not even old enough to be a parent of a high schooler...is that a hint?
 
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Hmm A PLAYER??? on springfields team..[pre]but Sad to say there is plenty of Teens that are TOO EARLY TO BE PARENTS[/pre]
 
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Did this subject just fade away. People were getting very personal. Nice to see it stopped but would nice to see it get back to the topic :)
 
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Does anyone know who might be pitching for Northview this year?
 
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