| BSB/SB ⚾ The Frisco Classic - Bama falls to Dallas Baptist in Extra Innings, 7-5: 3-1 on the weekend.

[UAgrad93]

First reaction: What the hell? What kind of call was that? From whom?
Second reaction: Click on Twitter thread.

I was listening via the Varsity App and my immediate thoughts were “ what the hell? and the runner did it on his own!” I also looked to see that Arizona had been struggling thus far 4-6 or something like that and I thought, “well, maybe the coach is trying to provide a spark!”

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

Another look at the final out plus some post game content…

 

[TerryP]

Another look at the final out plus some post game content…

I thought they were yelling "step off." Went back and listened again...should have finished the video.

Sounds like they were prepped, eh?

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

Tide up 3-1 after 2 v. Dallas Baptist.

 

[TerryP]

In "wake" of the Eli Gold discussion ...

Just noticed something and they were closing out the third.

"This is the Crimson Tide Network from Learfield."

New? Or have I just been ignoring it since I thought it was common knowledge?

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

Went to extras, but Bama falls for the first time this season...

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

In "wake" of the Eli Gold discussion ...

Just noticed something and they were closing out the third.

"This is the Crimson Tide Network from Learfield."

New? Or have I just been ignoring it since I thought it was common knowledge?

Just a guy getting paid for the series that isn’t used to saying it and probably wasn’t looking at the copy and fouled it off that half inning. Overall, I thought the guy did a really good job this weekend though. Know nothing about him but he probably does the minor league games there or nearby.

 

[UAgrad93]

I thought they were yelling "step off." Went back and listened again...should have finished the video.

Sounds like they were prepped, eh?

Yep! Pitcher has to “step off” the backside of the rubber with his opposite foot( left handed/left foot and right handed/right foot) in order to become a regular defender. Definitely practiced A LOT!! Without it, pitchers often balk the guy in from third on the runner’s break to the plate.

 

[TerryP]

Yep! Pitcher has to “step off” the backside of the rubber with his opposite foot( left handed/left foot and right handed/right foot) in order to become a regular defender. Definitely practiced A LOT!! Without it, pitchers often balk the guy in from third on the runner’s break to the plate.

To me, it sounded/looked like the dugout saw the steal and started yelling "step off." I don't think Heiberger saw him: bench queued him. IE: like talking on defense in any other sport.

 

[bama alum]

In "wake" of the Eli Gold discussion ...

Just noticed something and they were closing out the third.

"This is the Crimson Tide Network from Learfield."

New? Or have I just been ignoring it since I thought it was common knowledge?

No, that's pretty normal.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

No, that's pretty normal.

I think he meant leaving out the "Sports" part. At least, that's what I assumed he meant.

 

[Bammerboy321]

DBU has been a really solid program the last few years and is a good team this season. Good sign we went toe-to-toe with them and had opportunities to win (bases loaded with no outs). Just gotta capitalize.

 

[TerryP]

No, that's pretty normal.

I think he meant leaving out the "Sports" part. At least, that's what I assumed he meant.

"This is the Crimson Tide Network from Learfield."

I believe he said "Sports," I left it out in my post.

When I was following the Gold story and the related comments it shocked me how few knew of Learfield. IF they did, responses certainly didn't suggest they knew.

Did Eli close out segments with "This is CTSN from Learfield?"

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

"This is the Crimson Tide Network from Learfield."

I believe he said "Sports," I left it out in my post.

When I was following the Gold story and the related comments it shocked me how few knew of Learfield. IF they did, responses certainly didn't suggest they knew.

Did Eli close out segments with "This is CTSN from Learfield?"

They all do, usually.

 

[TerryP]

They all do, usually.

Wow. I never noticed. Another of those things that happen all the time and go unnoticed.

 

[UAgrad93]

To me, it sounded/looked like the dugout saw the steal and started yelling "step off." I don't think Heiberger saw him: bench queued him. IE: like talking on defense in any other sport.

From the video and looking at Heiberger, he had his back to 3rd and needed that que.

 

[TerryP]

From the video and looking at Heiberger, he had his back to 3rd and needed that que.

That's what I saw.

Every story has two sides, right?

It wasn't a good idea for the player to take off on his own.
On the same end, a lot of pitchers get called.