UGA CLUB BASEBALL

11/4/2006 - 11/5/2006 - Bulldogs tame Wildcats

Davidson, NC - UGA Club Baseball began the Fall 2006 campaign with a three game sweep of the Davidson Wildcats. The cold November weather did not prevent the Dogs from catching fire, outscoring Davidson by a combined score of 37-8. Super-senior Austin Mudd provided the offense in Game One with two mammoth home runs and 5 RBI's. Jason Rottner did not surrender an earned run as he led UGA to a 15-3 victory. Taylor Marsh picked up where Rottner left off in Game Two, using pinpoint accuracy to hold the Wildcats to only one run. Justin Pannell closed out the game as the Dogs batted around in the sixth to put the game out of reach at 8-1. In Game Three the Dogs got a huge lift from the arrival of inspirational leader Matt Peterson. Peterson's tag in a home plate collision created all the momentum pitcher Adam Sheffield would need. Greg Knoll and newcomers Adam and Daniel Weingarten added spectacular plays to the highlight reel as the Dogs cruised to a 14-4 victory. UGA will host a three game series with UNC Charlotte next weekend at Holland Park.

10/30/2006 - UGA vs. Davidson

Davidson, NC - The Bulldogs head up to face the Davidson Wildcats this weekend November 4 & 5. The Dogs will practice Monday and Wednesday at Lyndon Field, and Thursday at Holland Sports Complex to prepare for the tough Davidson squad. Any fans who would like to follow the team caravan, it will be leaving from Ramsey Fitness Center at 4:00 on Friday, November 3. The Dogs remind you to bring your Halloween costume for free entry to Saturday's doubleheader. Fans who can not make the trip can monitor the Dogs progress against the Wildcats via a live webcast provided by IceMan Sports. Contact Former UGA Club Baseball manager Matt Isenberg with any questions.

9/19/2006 - Fall Practice Schedule

Athens, GA - For the remainder of the Fall season, practice will be held Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at Lyndon Field at 4:00 p.m. Arrive to practice early, as we will only have the field until 6:00. Again, you must email the Coaches if you will miss or be late to any practice for any reason. Fall is the chance to earn playing time for the Spring season, so attendance is extremely important.

9/18/2006 - Practice Location

Athens, GA - Practice will be held this week Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at Lyndon Field at 4:00p.m. Be there as early as possible. You must email the Coaches if you are unable to attend any practice.

9/15/2006 - Final Team Roster Set

Athens, GA - The 2006-2007 UGA Club Baseball Team Roster has been determined, and can be found here.

9/15/2006 - Friday Tryout Location

Athens, GA - Friday tryouts will be held at Cedar Shoals High School at 4:00 p.m. For directions click here. Try to be there by 3:40. This will be the last day of tryouts, so come to play hard. Cuts will be made Friday night, so Friday's scrimmage will be your last chance to impress the coaching staff. Email the coaches if you will be unable to attend. See you all out there.

9/11/2006- 9/15/2006 Tryout Location Change

Athens, GA - Due to a mix up in field reservations, tryouts were cancelled Monday. Tryouts have been moved to Lyndon Field for the rest of the week, click here for directions. IMPORTANT: Our field time is limited, tryouts will start at 4:00 p.m. but try to be there closer to 3:40. We will be scrimmaging each of the four days, and final cuts will be made of Friday. Attendance and effort are extremely important. If you will not be able to tryouts for any reason, email Jon Rier , Jason Rottner , or Eric Grone.

9/8/2006 First Round Of Cuts to Be Posted Tonight

Athens, GA - Thanks to all of you who came out for the team this year. We had a great turnout with more talent than we have ever seen in a tryout. We appreciate all of your effort and time, and we encourage those of you who did not make the first cut to continue playing ball in the Athens Men's leagues and intramural. The list of those who have made the first cut can be found here. NOTE: The link will be active by 10 PM tonight, September 8.

9/5/2006 Tryout Locations Have Changed

Athens, GA - Due to unforeseen circumstances, the location of the 2006-07 Tryouts have been moved. Now, the tryout being held on Sept. 5 will be at Lyndon Field, click here for directions. The rest of the tryouts (9-6 thru 9-8) and (9-11 thru 9-15) will be held at the legendary Holland Park, directions here. We hope to see everyone at tryouts and good luck to all. For any further questions contact President Sean Durning.

8/24/2006 Informational Meeting Date Set

Athens, GA - The Dogs have set a meeting for all people interested in playing for the 2006-07 NCBA season. Anyone who would like to learn more about the team and tryout information should come to an informational meeting Tuesday August 29 at 7PM in Tate Room 144. Tryouts will be held September 4-8 and September 11-15 at Smith Field. A copy of the informational flyer can be seen here. Directions to tryout location can be found here. For any further questions contact President Sean Durning.

4/30/2006 The End of An Era

Athens, GA - The 2006 Dogs (9-3) season has come to a disappointing end with the hopes of a late season rally being extinguished by a UNC Chapel Hill victory of NC State. The Dogs were hoping to sneak into the wild card spot in the South East Atlantic Regional Playoffs but came up empty. This is the first time in four years that the Dogs did not make a post season appearance. It also marks the end of a story book careers for second baseman Jeremy Seid and right fielder Ben Woodall and Head Coach Jeff Jonap. Seid's illustrious final season included a game winning hit against Georgia Southern and his first and only career home run against conference champion Central Florida. For Woodall, his consistency at the plate and gracefulness in right field will be a tough void to fill in '07. Jonap has been with the team since its existence, and will leave behind many fond memories adoring fans. The Dogs hope to bounce back next year and once again be the team to beat in the Dixie Conference.

4/25/2006 Updated Post Season Scenario

Athens, GA - The events that must take place for the Dogs to make a post season appearance have been determined by the conference commissioner. The final decision is laid out as follows: If NC State beats UNC Chapel Hill on Wednesday, there will be a one game playoff between the Dogs and Clemson on Sunday at 2pm in Clemson. If UNC Chapel Hill defeats the nationally ranked Wolfpack in their mid week game, the season will be over for the Dogs. Now all Bulldog fans can do is hope for a NC State win and a chance to carry on with the season.

4/24/2006 Waiting Game for Dogs

Atlanta, GA - After successfully completing a 3 game sweep of cross town rival Georgia Tech, the Dogs must wait for word from Dixie Conference Commissioner Josh Costner to find out the fate of their season. With hopes of earning the coveted fourth and final wild card spot in the region playoffs, all Georgia can do is sit back and wait for the ruling from Costner. Possible scenarios involve a play off game/series against Clemson or a play in game to start the regional tournament.

4/23/2006 Dogs Stars Finally Play Up to Potential

Atlanta, GA - The Dogs completed their first series sweep of the season this past weekend taking two games by 11 run margins (16-5, 14-3) and game 3 by forfeit (9-0). The Dogs rolled into the parking lot led by Chris Robinson and his 1971 Buick and had no problems backing up the noise created by his custom exhaust. In game 1, with a chance for a regional playoff birth on the line, the Dogs turned to junior starting pitcher Jason Rottner. The veteran was masterful, scattering 3 runs in 5 2/3 innings before Greg Knoll came on in relief. "I felt like I had my best stuff today," Rottner said in the post game press conference, "My change-up really got me out of a few tough spots, and I was able to locate the fastball all day." His performance proved to be enough as the Dogs bats ignited against the Tech pitching. Three consecutive doubles by Jon Rier, Curtis Clark, and Jeremy Seid, produced two quick runs. Rier later added two shots, traveling an estimated total distance of 820 feet as the Dogs took the early lead and never looked back. Game 2 mirrored the first, as usual relieverAdam Sheffield earned the starting nod. Coach Jeff Jonap's decision to go with the big lefty proved to be the right one with Sheffield gathering his first win of the season. "I knew he had it in him to make the start, he really stepped up big for us," said Jonap following the game. Sheffield, affectionately known as "Dirty" for both his pitches and personal hygiene, lived up to the billing allowing only three runs and striking out 7. Senior second baseman Matt Gumbinger added two inning ending plays that killed Tech rallies. Sheffield then gave way to Clay "The Magician" Carraway who clearly cast a spell on the Tech hitters for the remainder of the game. Offensively the Dogs stayed hot with big hits from Robert Kirksey, Ben Woodall, and Eric Grone. Photos>> Box Scores>>

4/19/2006 Dogs Wrap Up Season Against Tech

Atlanta, GA - Georgia has the ability to salvage its season as the team heads to Atlanta for a 3 game series against Georgia Tech. With a series sweep, the Dogs would move to 9-3 on the season in the Dixie Conference. It would also need Georgia Southern to take at least 1 game from UCF in their weekend series to earn the Dogs the title of Dixie Conference Champions.

4/17/06 Seminoles Drop 3 to Dogs in Series Forfeit

Athens, GA - The Dogs (6-3) have elected to take forfeits for the series scheduled against Florida State. The series was scheduled to take place March 4 and 5 but the Seminoles were unable to field a team. The Dogs will take on Georgia Tech this coming weekend in the final regular season series of the year.

4/9/06 Dogs Stumble Against Knights

Orlando, FL - The Dogs (3-3) headed south for their first Dixie Conference road trip of the season as they took on the University of Central Florida Knights in a 3 game series. Adam Zuckerman (4-1) earned the win as UGA handily defeated UCF by a margin of 10-3. The game one offense was sparked by a trio of home runs from Jon Rier and Jeremy Seid. The Dogs did not fare well the rest of the series. A late rally by the Dogs was not enough to overcome a 10 run meltdown in the 2nd inning of game two, and the Dogs lost by a score of 19-13. The Bulldogs suffered the same fate in game 3, giving up 5 runs in the second inning and losing by the final score of 7-3. Photos>> More>> Box Scores>>

4/2/06 Team Sheffield Finishes atop Leaderboard

Winder, GA- Relief pitcher Adam Sheffield's foursome shot an amazing 14 under to win the 1st Annual Club Baseball Golf Challenge. The tournament turned out to be an outstanding success and the Club Team would like to thank everyone that participated in what was by far the largest fundraiser in team history. The team would also like to extend its thanks to the many individuals who made donations, as well as local area businesses that provided gift certificates and other prizes. The Dogs travel to Orlando this week and will be playing a crucial series against conference newcomer University of Central Florida. More>> Photos>>

4/1/06 Bulldogs Take to the Links

Winder, GA- The Dogs will have no problems looking like fools on this first day of April. The first annual Golf Challenge is set to tee off today at 1pm. The hard work of Club Baseball Secretary of Leisure Adam Zuckerman has shaped up to look like a great tournament. 96 competitors composed of Bulldog players, family and friends are set to tee it up for this Lauderdale style golf outing. Check back tomorrow for pictures and tournament winners.

3/26/06 Dogs Take Two of Three From Eagles

Athens, GA- The Dogs started Dixie Conference play taking two wins from the Eagles. Sitting atop the Dixie Conference standings, the Dogs have kept their post season aspirations alive. After losing game 1 by a score of 12-8, Adam Zuckerman (3-1) returned in relief action in game 2 and earned the extra inning 10-9 win. Senior Jeremy Seid hit the game winning walk off single in the bottom of the 8th inning with two outs. In game three, Jason Rottner (2-0) got the win, while sophomore Greg Knoll carried the team on his back with a 2 HR performance and an 18-8 slaughter rule. The Dogs have an off weekend coming up, and will then head south to Orlando to take on a tough Central Florida squad. More>>

3/20/06 Every Dog Has It's Day

Athens, GA- The Georgia Bulldogs are excited to finally get an opportunity to play at Foley Field. After years of negotiation with the Athletic Association, Club President Jason Rottner has gotten the go ahead. With the approval to play at impeccable Foley, Rottner has also received an automatic bid into one of the club team's most prestigious societies, the Hall of Fame. The Dogs are coming off a week long vacation, and hope to start off with early success as they take on the Eagles of Georgia Southern. The 3 game series will be played at Foley on Saturday, and then return to their normal stomping grounds for the Sunday game at Smith Field.

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