Is there an umpire shortage or is there an abundance of idiots coaching in the league and no one wants to umpire its games? Bingo! While it does seem like umps are overly sensitive these days, coaches, parents, and even players behaving badly is the main reason why there are no umps. Plus, anything...

Nice choices to have. I'd probably go to college if it were me, but it would be tempting to play baseball full-time and not have to go to class.

The more surprising thing to me is the two kids going to Auburn.

Two random thoughts. Privates may have some advantage since a lot of the state schools are struggling, maybe not, who knows. And $15 to get in is ridiculous. I heard it was only $6 to watch the NEC tourney.

Glad to see that the Tribune actually acknowledged that the tourney is here today.

Great comparison between Penn State and Duquesne, clearly similar schools.  How about Duquesne with a more similarly-sized school like say Loch Haven?  Some of these PSAC state schools can barely pay their bills let alone invest in a secondary sport like baseball. Well your initial comparison is fl...

Great comparison between Penn State and Duquesne, clearly similar schools. How about Duquesne with a more similarly-sized school like say Loch Haven? Some of these PSAC state schools can barely pay their bills let alone invest in a secondary sport like baseball.

Catholic schools have more money, and we all know money talks in sports.

It's $15 each day. That sucks for the few parents that actually make the trip.

So, do the Pirates try to sign Dickerson beyond this year?