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Franklin Co. Here is what I'm getting at. The boys work hard all year to get to the tournament. Lets face it, the season just gets you ready for the tournament. Yes, it's nice to win regular season but nicer to win tournament. All I'm saying is when we get to this stage of the year wouldn't it be nice to have the best our conference can offer? Coulmbia has a great field, college level, but it's not the best our conference can offer, sorry. Also, one thing not mentioned anywhere is that the umpires in Columbia come out of a different association than everybody else. Not saying thats good or bad, but who knows. Dosen't seem fair when these umpires have had Coulmbia and Lawrence Co. all year. And maybe Lincoln Co. not sure.

First class? What are you going to do, put a fresh coat of paint on the port-a-john?

I take offense to "eastern bias". Second, coaches get paid to do a job, they are aware of the late nights going into it, don't even go there. Yes the field is awesome, but maybe we should play where the fans can enjoy the game as well and not have to worry about softballs hitting you in the back of the head. As far as the game times go it has to hurt the gate. Nevermind, obviously they are not concerned about money by the looks of everything around the field. This is the district tournament people! Shouldn't it be played where everybody can have the best of everyting?

I agree it will be a great tournament but how was it decided that we play in Columbia? Yes the field is awesome but everything outside the lines is sub standard. Bathrooms, concessions and seating are terrible. Lets not forget the flying softballs that come at you from behind. I guess it is for the boys though and the playing field is the most important thing. It won't matter anyway because the stands will be empty, nobody will be able to get off work to see them play [u]AT 1 IN THE AFTERNOON![/u].