Comments on: CSTV’s Top Closers

By: Brian Foley

Brian Foley — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 23:00:48 +0000

I believe so. He won CCBL Co-Pitcher of the year in 2006 with Terry Doyle of BC. Both of them were less then stellar last season and came back for their senior years.

By: djbfootball

djbfootball — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 22:56:11 +0000

Is Fields a Senior this year??

By: Brian Foley

Brian Foley — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 16:53:56 +0000

Yea…Fields just had a horrible season.

By: djbfootball

djbfootball — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 16:45:44 +0000

What no Horns are on this list!! that is a good thing but, do not be surprise to see a freshman closing out games for the Horns. You heard it here first. no names yet but watch out. This kid reminds me of another Freshman from ‘02 team

By: NYDORE

NYDORE — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 15:02:29 +0000

I am a little surprised to see Jeff Lockwood on there. Granted that I hate all things Volunteer, but he does not have “top closer” stuff. Also, I fully expect Josh Fields to return to Sophomore form and be the top closer in the SEC.

By: waltgreenberg

waltgreenberg — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 02:39:29 +0000

Chip, the Big East (aka The Big Two) is coming of age, with both St.John and Louisville worthy of Top 25 consideration in 2008.

By: Chip Armonaitis

Chip Armonaitis — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 23:32:09 +0000

Colin Lynch of St. John’s is another quality closer, even though he struggled last year in NCAAs for the Red Storm.

PS: Hi, Walt - Missed you on Gotham last season making fun of the East Coast teams.

By: waltgreenberg

waltgreenberg — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 16:47:32 +0000

Thanks, Andrew– it may take Coach Graham 5 - 6 weeks to shake things out, but the Owls have never had such a deep, quality and experienced staff. Even during the Big 3 years of 2003 - ‘04, the team had no depth whatsoever beyond the 4 starters and one primary reliever (Aardsma in ‘03 and Degerman in ‘05). If Price, Luetge and Rogers (the latter two from San Jac JC) step up as expected, it is going to be very fun to watch and see how Coach mixes and matches. Yes, I’m biased– and very strongly so, but I don’t think any team in the country can match Rice’s pitching staff quality and depth. Teams as San Diego, Mizzou, UCLA, Luisville and several others might be able to match the Owls (or may even have the slight edge) in weekend starters– though a potential weekend threesome of Berry, St.Clair and Langwell will be pretty darn formidable…but I can’t see anyone having the 10+-deep staff that the Owls will be marching out there.

BTW, I agree that Nick C. has to start the season in the starting rotation for the Bears. Should a couple of the Freshmen and Soph studs step up as expected, Coach Smith can always return him to the pen by the start of Big 12 play.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 16:20:03 +0000

Walt-your coverage of the Rice pitching staff is the best I’ve seen this year. Good job.

By: Brian Foley

Brian Foley — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:50:29 +0000

I am done covering anything with Rice EVER…Walt is too good.