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  1. Has anyone seen @HenryJames and DDA in the same place at the same time?
  2. 10 starts out of the first 12 or so with 4 hits and two walks is a pretty long leash. That’s 50% more plate appearances then Belyeu had on the season. There’s nothing comparable about their seasons/opportunities. Just as a counter to Flores, Powell was 7-22 in his first two seasons. 5 XBHs. So he got a whole 8 ABs the next season. This season. 1 start in the first 8 games. I can’t recall such a poor statistical freshman season with that many ABs as Flores. He had a few big moments and a huge one against Miami. The HR versus OSU was nice. I look forward to big things from Flores and think he’ll better for it.
  3. Why wouldn’t this be a concern for Belyeu? He was well thought of too. I realize discussions happen and there could have been very different discussions regarding playing time. Flores had a long leash from the beginning. I don’t think Galvan had many DH opportunities as GG would DH to allow Galvan to play C. Carlson was doing well at DH until he got hurt. Belyeu only had 5 games with multiple ABs. Never had more than 3 in a game. Was 4-11 when getting multiple ABs. His usage was odd.
  4. We had one guy we couldn’t lose. Not a big guy at that. A play that virtually guarantees a hit on your QB and the one guy you can’t lose. So no, it was not a safe play. It was not anywhere not amongst our best plays in the playbook either. And you’re correct he was going left which probably exposed his throwing shoulder more. So even if he’s not hurt on the play, you still don’t want a shot on that shoulder. But hey if it works well, we get 7-8 yards. We didn’t have many others that could have done that. We’re not great at running the play equals little reward. Guaranteed hit on your QB equals high risk.
  5. Might never have happened had we not resorted to calling a play with little reward and massive risk. I believe that would have been Davis. If Colt finishes the game, we win and there’s no need change offensive philosophy.
  6. Are you saying that LSU over Texas should be a certainty? Both are strong enough options that it’s the variables in that particular kid that make one the better option. And that answer is different depending on the kid.
  7. Burns still is available? He’s gotta be the guy. His stat line is crazy and great/mediocre all at the same time. K numbers are great. Walks are very good. But half his hits were for extras. His HRs really came back in line with their other starters. His ERA wasn’t great, but we’re more interested in what you can do for us than what you’ve already done.
  8. I’m trying to stay out of here, but y’all draw me in. Can we get a numerical rating to define “ass?”
  9. I was debating the assertion that equally productive younger guys deserve the nod over older guys simply because they’re younger. That’s a different discussion if you’re talking a 30 year old dude on his last leg/younger guy as compared to a 19 year old/21 year old. I have no doubt that Dalys move was based at least in part on discussions with Pierce. I’d speculate his mind was made up before that discussion. There should have been no guarantees of playing time for Daly. It also wouldn’t be surprising of discussions of more competition coming. So Daly chose and I’d assume Pierce was ok with that. Truth is there are better statistical options than Daly and Flores to be found. We’re hopeful Flores hits some of that potential, but there’s little proof there at this time.
  10. So about those cornerbacks…………
  11. Dearest Bro While not 100% sarcasm, there was a fair amount of it. I don’t know Hardge but don’t trust Hardge. As not a casual Longhorn baseball fan, I like Tulo so I’d like him involved in the program. He might make a damn good head guy. Maybe even soon. Probably not us since we’re too good to take such a risk. As to Woody, we don’t need to cycle thru pitching coaches every year. We don’t need to sign guys for one year to see whether they can or will recruit. There’s also enough in this thread to indicate that maybe it was more than just recruiting. If after one year the head guy wants the pc gone, that is not good. If the pc doesn’t care to return after one year, that is not good. I do find it unlikely that is solely attributable to recruiting given Woody had limited experience in that capacity. Lastly the post above was not posted when I worked up my post.
  12. Tulo coming back sounds like a perfect hedge for DP. And staff turnover. If it doesn’t work out for DP………
  13. Guess that section is not good enough. When I say you can have them, I mean free. However, they are listed for sale elsewhere. Just to clarify. It’s bed time so maybe tomorrow.
  14. I’ve seen that referenced on more than one occasion. It’s out there whether true or not.
  15. I have them listed for sale. If anyone here wants them, you can have them assuming they don’t sell first. Send me a message and I’ll delist after we arrange the transfer to your email. Section 140.
  16. Gotta like DPs strategy of allowing others to blow their NIL monies so that he can sweep in to get who wants in the end. That’s how I run my fantasy football auction drafts. Sound strategy.
  17. Yeah, I’d say so. At least individual seasons. He’s a run lower than the best team ERA. Almost two runs lower than than #2 then 3 runs lower than his own team. Then when it counted, he got it done in a huge way.
  18. Well I’ve watched them live lose 1-0 and 2-1. They had more opportunities than their opponent those nights. These last two from the Yanks should be wins. That’s 3 due to the bats with the other an assist from the bats. I’d assume they make some moves to shore up the staff but come playoff time they’ll need those big hits. At this point the struggles are probably the ups and downs of baseball. But they have a number of guys who to date have not produced 1 fully successful year in the majors or been consistently solid for multiple years running. I think the talent is there though.
  19. The wildcard is the cost. I think you go after Burns unless the cost is extraordinary and limits other objectives. It’s worth noting that Burns finished giving up 1 HR in his last 25 or so innings. Only 5 runs with 3 in one outing. Also as a team, Tenn was giving up HRs during that time from what I recall. Dollander had a stretch of 10 straight games giving up a HR. He only had 17 more IPs and 4 more HRs given up. You have to at least kick those tires.
  20. Fine. I’m out after this post. I was interested/curious. Since I looked, I thought some might be interested while not interested enough to look themselves. I should know better and forget where I was. And generally try to respond when responded to directly. Again, screw me. I’d whip the shit out of you any day Underdog. To help ensure I stay on top of my game, I’m going to get a workout. Go Gators. Truly hope you win. And handily would be nice.
  21. I said you were likely top 5. I said the conference was the best. Not one time have I said that UF was undeserving this year. Yea, you get credit for FSU and Miami. But Sienna was scheduled for a relaxing intrasquad scrimmage for a weekend. Most of that shit was scheduled for wins. What else do you want? Last years Texas team versus this year is a good example. Last years team had an injury, but generally wore out after a fast start. It was a physical and mental toll. And we backed off that this year. And we benefited. It wasnt as soft as people made it out to be, but it was very soft right when we needed it to be. We did play 14 non-con games versus tourney teams though including 10 out of our first 12. We were 5-7. Then the shit came, we racked up wins, we were ranked, confidence was up, and we’re back. I’m not asking for UF or Texas to apologize for their schedules. But there should be an understanding of the impact on the end result. This year there was no question about UF as a 1 seed. And you proved everyone right. If Bama and UK were truly analyzed, there are absolutely questions about that legitimacy. Had they lost 2-3 mores games, they likely are out of that 1 spot. Or maybe had we scheduled totally trash that opening weekend those wins get us that 1.
  22. You surely see the difference between scheduling a CSF of your own accord versus a committee assigned tournament matchup? That’s two different discussions. In the end, CSF finished 3-7 and did not appear to win their conference based on the conference website. Off the top of my head, no other teams from the conference made the tourney. They got in because the winner is in a mandatory reclassification period. They’re a solid team with some good talent that finished poorly. The committee thought highly enough of the conference to award no other teams a berth in spite of the fact that two teams had better overall records than CSF. And only 1 game in conference difference for one and a tie breaker on the other. What about that indicates a 3 seed is warranted? Contrast that with Oral Roberts. CSF was on that fine line of 3 versus 4 seed presumably. They were in no way a strong 3 seed. TCUs intent in scheduling FSU and CSF was to challenge themselves. FSU faltering should not be considered a scheduling weakness for either team. At that time, I didn’t even look at their record because they are P5 and historically good. Rice was the tourney game. You sign up for the tourney, you play who is assigned/invited. It was only 1 game. Northwestern is P5. They’re terrible. One game though. I see Tarleton at .500. In very close proximity. Personally I encourage these matchups for all teams. One game. San Diego is half a game under .500. Conference website shows as them as .500. Counted them as .500. If that’s the easiest non-conference team you schedule for a series, that’s solid. Quick calc using your numbers of 10 and 15, shows TCU played 10/40 noncon games versus UFs 15/35. That’s 25% versus 43%. That’s 50% more games and even a greater ratio given the fewer non-con games of UF. Obviously a tough opponent is different for different persons and subjective. A road or neutral game is tougher. Scheduling a team that has little to no chance of beating you is different than one that can beat you on a good day.
  23. I’m getting a little fired up about this shit as I peruse various schedules. Again, I’m not arguing the SEC is not the best. Intuitively, the ACC is vastly overrated and their record is a metric used to support. If you get 6-8 teams in a regional and many of them home series, you will hit pay dirt on occasion. In a limited sample, the numbers have limited value without additional context. I haven’t viewed all SEC schedules but a majority. I don’t recall seeing many travels to Texas or west other than early season tourneys. Auburn played the USC Trojans in Alabama. The Aggies played Seattle and Portland (lost two). That’s damn near it for the western half of the US. Oh wait, Tenn went west for a tourney. Lost 2 of 3. They invited Gonzaga over. Swept them. I think Gonzaga was 0-7 versus Big 12 teams. MSU 3-3 in a tourney and home series versus P5 teams. Of those 4 teams, only ASU finished top 5 in their conference at 5. Georgia barely left that huge state. 5 non-con games versus ACC. Otherwise, nada. I’m not sure UF left the state. They played like 13 games in non-conference against sub.500 teams. Missouri played Texas Southern in a 3 game series for heavens sake. Ole Miss challenged themselves with a home series versus Maryland and a tourney against Big 10 teams. I’ve highlighted Bamas and UKs mighty schedules. Arkansas was decent, but they had some ugly losses. There were numerous comments about our schedule and Techs as well but damn if the SECs aren’t worse. Fullerton is not great, but they’re capable. And they’re half way across the country. And it’s their place. Our mid week games versus LSU, the Ags, TxSt and SHSU are solid to strong. When we played weak stuff, we ran off 15 in a row with few of them close. Tech and OU battled Stanford. It’s not all about who you play but where and the sequencing. This is just one year, but my guess it’s a bit similar from year to year.
  24. The point is that it was a close game. One in which the teams were comparable. A middle tier big 12 team. Your winning run scored on well placed hopper so let’s not forget that. The truth is that TCU has good talent, is up and down, and ran through their regional and super regional in pretty easy fashion then in their two CWS losses gave their opponent all they could handle. Their overall and probably conference record is mediocre because they actually challenged themselves. No easy ass series. Mid weeks presented some challenges. They played in two neutral site tournaments sandwiching an ACC opponent and tourney team DBU on the road. Played CSF and San Diego as weekend series too. They did have two games against sub-500 teams (one in a tourney and one Big 10) and a few midweek games versus .500 teams. One versus Tarleton who is 30 minutes away, and I don’t remember who else. I’m not sure the metrics say it, but that’s likely the most difficult schedule in the country. Lots of potential losses if you don’t come to play. No 14-41 Sienna or 22-28 Charleston Southern 3 game series to right the ship and gain confidence. Nice two games road series to USF. 18 games under .500 USF. Then there’s sub .500 Cincy. 9 games under Cincy. Jacksonville and FAU were above .500. And you did play Miami and FSU.
  25. Yeah that game 2 versus Wake has to be one of the all time worst performances in a super regional. The regional was uninspiring too starting with the big 4-3 walkoff win over Nicholls State.
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