I used to read these game threads "live" when I missed the actual games. Now OwlVision is "on demand" even as the game is going on, so you can start watching say one hour after start of the game; you can skip advertisements, speed up the game and watch replays--- very nice!

(03-29-2016 10:12 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  Dane is the man-- second consecutive strong outing on the mound. Shaky pitching tonight (with SHS helping us out by running themselves out of a couple innings), and our offense was gifted most of it's runs, but another errorless game (with a couple excellent defensive plays)....and a win is a win, especially when it bumps our win streak to 6 games. (BTW, the Aggies beat UH tonight to win their 25th consecutive mid-week game, dating back over 3 years....and they're already tweeting trash talk, saying "they'll see you Nice Owls in 7 days".)

Game Ball #1: Dane Myers (1-3, BB, 2 runs; Save #2, 2.1 IP, 0 hits, 0 runs, 2 HBP, 4 Ks)-- for closing this one out for us. Nails in the 9th against their best hitters.

Game Ball #2: Connor Teykl (3-4) who continues to break out of his slump, hitting the ball hard each and every at bat.

Game Ball #3: I could have given it to Dom DiCaprio (2-3, 2 RBIs), but I'm giving it to Willy Salinas (W, 2-1, 5.0 IP, 7 hits, 2 runs, 0 BBs, 5 Ks) for his houdini act inning after inning.

Certainly not our best game offensively or on the mound, but we took advantage of opportunities, and had the poise to get out of jam after jam. Now it's time to get payback on Middle Tennessee, who took 2 of 3 from us the last time we ventured up to Murfreesboro. MTSU (12-13, 7-6 home) are reeling a bit, having lost 4 straight and 6 of their last 8. Of course, they've played some elite teams during that stretch: FAU x 3, Vandy, WKU x 3 and Tennessee. We need to pounce on them early, and take away any possible sense of confidence. Let's keep streaking into our Aggie matchup next Tuesday, and then put an end to their absurd mid-week streak. Go Owls!

Walt, Inthink you meant Willie Amador for game ball #3. Credit where credit is due, although a hybrid of Salinas and Amador is an interesting idea.

(03-30-2016 09:45 AM)skycatcher Wrote:  

(03-30-2016 09:38 AM)Howlomaha Wrote:  

(03-30-2016 08:50 AM)skycatcher Wrote:  

(03-30-2016 08:46 AM)Howlomaha Wrote:  

(03-29-2016 10:47 PM)I45owl Wrote:  [quote='skycatcher' pid='13153890' dateline='1459308701']
eat more vole is pellet owl...not sure why she hasn't been deleted/banned for her inflammatory/lying posts but it is what it is....I guess this board makes more money off the hits with the cesspool of idiocy/stupidity....

I'm not sure the board makes money. I think all of the idiocy and stupidity here is done pro-bono.
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I don't get some of the decisions but that is just me. Every year we set ourselves up to fail in the regional. The use of our bullpen staff is suspect at best. It isn't that they have no talent but are used in a way it is impossible for anyone to be successful on a consistent basis. Also we focus on the wrong attributes and ignore the stats. Just my humble opinion. I will know go back to watching completely perplexed. At some point the game passes you by.

Seriously, victor? Envious of your brothers success?

Coaches should not let personal feelings towards players influence their use or lack of. Funny when people can't defend their actions they default to personal attacks.

Wow... You just defined yourself....again.

I will say it again, why are Solecitto and DeCaprio not being used more? Our bullpen could use the help along with our bats.

DiCaprio played yesterday and played well. He can be an offensive weapon.

Solecitto hasn't appeared since the TCU game, where he entered in relief and...wait for it...threw a four pitch walk to the lefthanded batter to load the bases in a critical time of the game. Not to speculate, but that could have something to do with it. His time will come again.

(03-30-2016 11:16 AM)Houston Owl Wrote:  DiCaprio played yesterday and played well. He can be an offensive weapon.

Solecitto hasn't appeared since the TCU game, where he entered in relief and...wait for it...threw a four pitch walk to the lefthanded batter to load the bases in a critical time of the game. Not to speculate, but that could have something to do with it. His time will come again.

And prior time against TCU went 4 inn. No one has a great outing each time. to set the record straight using facts from propaganda and control here are the facts. Interesting stuff on WHIP. I assume most of you know what WHIP is. I am out on this conversation.


All games Sorted by Earned run avg)

Player era w-l app-gs cg sho sv ip h r er bb so 2b 3b hr ab b/avg wp hbp bk sfa sha
Glenn Otto 2.10 2-1 12-0 0 0/1 4 25.2 21 10 6 7 34 4 1 0 94 .223 3 0 0 1 3
Jon Duplantier 2.57 2-2 6-6 1 0/0 0 42.0 27 14 12 14 50 8 0 0 147 .184 1 4 1 1 3
Blake Fox 3.05 1-4 6-6 0 0/0 0 38.1 31 18 13 14 34 8 0 2 138 .225 3 3 1 0 8
Ricardo Salinas 5.01 3-1 6-6 0 0/1 0 32.1 32 20 18 14 32 2 0 2 118 .271 2 3 1 0 4
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Evan Kravetz 0.00 1-0 7-0 0 0/0 0 6.0 4 1 0 4 4 1 0 0 22 .182 0 0 0 0 0
J. Parthasarathy 1.32 1-0 6-3 0 0/0 2 13.2 9 5 2 3 6 3 0 0 50 .180 1 1 0 1 0
Austin Solecitto 2.00 1-0 7-0 0 0/0 0 9.0 5 3 2 5 10 0 0 0 30 .167 3 2 0 0 2
Willy Amador 3.78 2-0 6-3 0 0/0 0 16.2 25 11 7 3 15 8 0 0 71 .352 0 1 0 1 1
Dane Myers 3.86 1-1 5-0 0 0/0 2 9.1 8 5 4 6 10 2 0 0 34 .235 1 3 0 0 1
Kendal Jefferies 4.15 1-0 3-0 0 0/0 0 4.1 2 2 2 4 2 1 0 0 12 .167 1 2 0 1 1
Zach Esquivel 5.68 0-0 7-0 0 0/0 0 6.1 10 5 4 7 5 0 0 1 25 .400 0 0 0 1 1
Nick Orewiler 6.14 0-0 6-0 0 0/0 1 7.1 10 5 5 7 5 2 0 1 28 .357 0 1 0 0 1
Ben Schragger 18.00 0-0 2-0 0 0/0 0 1.0 0 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 .000 0 2 0 0 1
Totals 3.27 15-9 24-24 1 1/1 9 212.0 184 101 77 89 207 39 1 6 771 .239 15 22 3 6 26
Opponents 4.17 9-15 24-24 2 2/2 3 203.0 192 106 94 75 130 31 3 8 741 .259 13 13 2 11 18

It seems like we have a lot less 5 game weeks this year or is that just me? I'm all for it if that's the case. I just seem to remember a lot of Tues/Wed weeks in the past.

(03-30-2016 11:49 AM)cr11owl Wrote:  It seems like we have a lot less 5 game weeks this year or is that just me? I'm all for it if that's the case. I just seem to remember a lot of Tues/Wed weeks in the past.

I think it is because we are not off this year when the boys are going through finals. We play three less games during the week because we will be playing that weekend.

(03-30-2016 11:49 AM)cr11owl Wrote:  It seems like we have a lot less 5 game weeks this year or is that just me? I'm all for it if that's the case. I just seem to remember a lot of Tues/Wed weeks in the past.

Those 5 game weeks are tough, especially when on of the midweeks is a stronger team and the weekend series is conference. Going 5-0 is no easy feat.

Though I did not look at the schedule, I do not think we have any more this season.

(03-30-2016 10:44 AM)Howlomaha Wrote:  I will say it again, why are Solecitto and DeCaprio not being used more? Our bullpen could use the help along with our bats.

Has anyone commented yet on how consistent our catching has been this year?

Kopycinski's been back there, and while he hasn't been hitting, I can't remember him having any problems behind the plate. That is a big change from the last couple of years for us, and it's probably part of the reason that DiCaprio hasn't been getting more PT.

Now if Kopycinski's catching has been suspect, someone feel free to correct me. It just seems like it hasn't been an issue this season.

(03-30-2016 05:51 PM)Wiessman Wrote:  

(03-30-2016 10:44 AM)Howlomaha Wrote:  I will say it again, why are Solecitto and DeCaprio not being used more? Our bullpen could use the help along with our bats.

Has anyone commented yet on how consistent our catching has been this year?

Kopycinski's been back there, and while he hasn't been hitting, I can't remember him having any problems behind the plate. That is a big change from the last couple of years for us, and it's probably part of the reason that DiCaprio hasn't been getting more PT.

Now if Kopycinski's catching has been suspect, someone feel free to correct me. It just seems like it hasn't been an issue this season.

Dude you can't win with a catcher batting under .100. Impossible! Trust me there isn't a huge difference in defensive abilities but then again I guess with team stats don't matter only subjective opinions.

(03-30-2016 05:57 PM)Howlomaha Wrote:  

(03-30-2016 05:51 PM)Wiessman Wrote:  

(03-30-2016 10:44 AM)Howlomaha Wrote:  I will say it again, why are Solecitto and DeCaprio not being used more? Our bullpen could use the help along with our bats.

Has anyone commented yet on how consistent our catching has been this year?

Kopycinski's been back there, and while he hasn't been hitting, I can't remember him having any problems behind the plate. That is a big change from the last couple of years for us, and it's probably part of the reason that DiCaprio hasn't been getting more PT.

Now if Kopycinski's catching has been suspect, someone feel free to correct me. It just seems like it hasn't been an issue this season.

Dude you can't win with a catcher batting under .100. Impossible! Trust me there isn't a huge difference in defensive abilities but then again I guess with team stats don't matter only subjective opinions.

Are you really telling me that you would give up .200 percentage points in batting average to pick up 12% in throwing runners out. Seriously that's your logic. Facts should be disregarded in favor of subjective opinions.

If a team has awful catching, then it might pay to play the guy that can catch but can't do anything else. Then, if you have eight other guys that can rake, you can probably get some wins.

Of course, we don't have eight other guys that can rake. At least not yet. I'm just throwing stuff out there to try to explain why DiCaprio isn't playing more.

And it isn't just as simple as a 12% increase in runners being thrown out. Maybe Kopy blocks better, calls a better game. I don't know. Just trying to work through the possibilities here.

I have no personal knowledge of the abilities of the two catchers, nor am I saying what decision I would personally make. Seriously, back off.

(03-30-2016 06:02 PM)Howlomaha Wrote:  

(03-30-2016 05:57 PM)Howlomaha Wrote:  

(03-30-2016 05:51 PM)Wiessman Wrote:  

(03-30-2016 10:44 AM)Howlomaha Wrote:  I will say it again, why are Solecitto and DeCaprio not being used more? Our bullpen could use the help along with our bats.

Has anyone commented yet on how consistent our catching has been this year?

Kopycinski's been back there, and while he hasn't been hitting, I can't remember him having any problems behind the plate. That is a big change from the last couple of years for us, and it's probably part of the reason that DiCaprio hasn't been getting more PT.

Now if Kopycinski's catching has been suspect, someone feel free to correct me. It just seems like it hasn't been an issue this season.

Dude you can't win with a catcher batting under .100. Impossible! Trust me there isn't a huge difference in defensive abilities but then again I guess with team stats don't matter only subjective opinions.

Are you really telling me that you would give up .200 percentage points in batting average to pick up 12% in throwing runners out. Seriously that's your logic. Facts should be disregarded in favor of subjective opinions.

Will you give it a rest already. We get your point, and it's also very clear you have an axe to grind. More so than any other position, there's more to being an effective all-around defensive catcher than what simply appears on the stat sheet. Blocking balls in the dirt doesn't show up in the stat sheet, nor does the handling of pitchers, or the fielding of one's position (pop ups, bunts, plays at the plate, backing up 1B and 3B, et al.). I think I'll trust The OG's judgement over yours. Again, Wayne thinks highly of Dom; to say otherwise is totally baseless.

(03-30-2016 06:07 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  

(03-30-2016 06:02 PM)Howlomaha Wrote:  

(03-30-2016 05:57 PM)Howlomaha Wrote:  

(03-30-2016 05:51 PM)Wiessman Wrote:  

(03-30-2016 10:44 AM)Howlomaha Wrote:  I will say it again, why are Solecitto and DeCaprio not being used more? Our bullpen could use the help along with our bats.

Has anyone commented yet on how consistent our catching has been this year?

Kopycinski's been back there, and while he hasn't been hitting, I can't remember him having any problems behind the plate. That is a big change from the last couple of years for us, and it's probably part of the reason that DiCaprio hasn't been getting more PT.

Now if Kopycinski's catching has been suspect, someone feel free to correct me. It just seems like it hasn't been an issue this season.

Dude you can't win with a catcher batting under .100. Impossible! Trust me there isn't a huge difference in defensive abilities but then again I guess with team stats don't matter only subjective opinions.

Are you really telling me that you would give up .200 percentage points in batting average to pick up 12% in throwing runners out. Seriously that's your logic. Facts should be disregarded in favor of subjective opinions.

Will you give it a rest already. We get your point, and it's also very clear you have an axe to grind. More so than any other position, there's more to being an effective all-around defensive catcher than what simply appears on the stat sheet. Blocking balls in the dirt doesn't show up in the stat sheet, nor does the handling of pitchers, or the fielding of one's position (pop ups, bunts, plays at the plate, backing up 1B and 3B, et al.). I think I'll trust The OG's judgement over yours. Again, Wayne thinks highly of Dom; to say otherwise is totally baseless.

Baseball is a game of stats more so than any other sport. Hell it started rotisserie fantasy. The issue is when a leader ignores stats to fabricate and justify their questionable decisions that is open for debate. Too many on this forum genuflect for what was delivered in the good ole days. When I see decisions that are truly perplexing I must speak up.

(03-30-2016 06:47 PM)Howlomaha Wrote:  

(03-30-2016 06:07 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  

(03-30-2016 06:02 PM)Howlomaha Wrote:  

(03-30-2016 05:57 PM)Howlomaha Wrote:  

(03-30-2016 05:51 PM)Wiessman Wrote:  Has anyone commented yet on how consistent our catching has been this year?

Kopycinski's been back there, and while he hasn't been hitting, I can't remember him having any problems behind the plate. That is a big change from the last couple of years for us, and it's probably part of the reason that DiCaprio hasn't been getting more PT.

Now if Kopycinski's catching has been suspect, someone feel free to correct me. It just seems like it hasn't been an issue this season.

Dude you can't win with a catcher batting under .100. Impossible! Trust me there isn't a huge difference in defensive abilities but then again I guess with team stats don't matter only subjective opinions.

Are you really telling me that you would give up .200 percentage points in batting average to pick up 12% in throwing runners out. Seriously that's your logic. Facts should be disregarded in favor of subjective opinions.

Will you give it a rest already. We get your point, and it's also very clear you have an axe to grind. More so than any other position, there's more to being an effective all-around defensive catcher than what simply appears on the stat sheet. Blocking balls in the dirt doesn't show up in the stat sheet, nor does the handling of pitchers, or the fielding of one's position (pop ups, bunts, plays at the plate, backing up 1B and 3B, et al.). I think I'll trust The OG's judgement over yours. Again, Wayne thinks highly of Dom; to say otherwise is totally baseless.

Baseball is a game of stats more so than any other sport. Hell it started rotisserie fantasy. The issue is when a leader ignores stats to fabricate and justify their questionable decisions that is open for debate. Too many on this forum genuflect for what was delivered in the good ole days. When I see decisions that are truly perplexing I must speak up.

That is not why you're speaking up and that is transparently obvious.

(03-30-2016 07:12 PM)Frizzy Owl Wrote:  

(03-30-2016 06:47 PM)Howlomaha Wrote:  

(03-30-2016 06:07 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  

(03-30-2016 06:02 PM)Howlomaha Wrote:  

(03-30-2016 05:57 PM)Howlomaha Wrote:  Dude you can't win with a catcher batting under .100. Impossible! Trust me there isn't a huge difference in defensive abilities but then again I guess with team stats don't matter only subjective opinions.

Are you really telling me that you would give up .200 percentage points in batting average to pick up 12% in throwing runners out. Seriously that's your logic. Facts should be disregarded in favor of subjective opinions.

Will you give it a rest already. We get your point, and it's also very clear you have an axe to grind. More so than any other position, there's more to being an effective all-around defensive catcher than what simply appears on the stat sheet. Blocking balls in the dirt doesn't show up in the stat sheet, nor does the handling of pitchers, or the fielding of one's position (pop ups, bunts, plays at the plate, backing up 1B and 3B, et al.). I think I'll trust The OG's judgement over yours. Again, Wayne thinks highly of Dom; to say otherwise is totally baseless.

Baseball is a game of stats more so than any other sport. Hell it started rotisserie fantasy. The issue is when a leader ignores stats to fabricate and justify their questionable decisions that is open for debate. Too many on this forum genuflect for what was delivered in the good ole days. When I see decisions that are truly perplexing I must speak up.

That is not why you're speaking up and that is transparently obvious.

Sure thing homie. Once again decisions are perplexing and yes that is why I am speaking up. :banghead

(03-30-2016 07:34 PM)Howlomaha Wrote:  

(03-30-2016 07:12 PM)Frizzy Owl Wrote:  

(03-30-2016 06:47 PM)Howlomaha Wrote:  

(03-30-2016 06:07 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  

(03-30-2016 06:02 PM)Howlomaha Wrote:  Are you really telling me that you would give up .200 percentage points in batting average to pick up 12% in throwing runners out. Seriously that's your logic. Facts should be disregarded in favor of subjective opinions.

Will you give it a rest already. We get your point, and it's also very clear you have an axe to grind. More so than any other position, there's more to being an effective all-around defensive catcher than what simply appears on the stat sheet. Blocking balls in the dirt doesn't show up in the stat sheet, nor does the handling of pitchers, or the fielding of one's position (pop ups, bunts, plays at the plate, backing up 1B and 3B, et al.). I think I'll trust The OG's judgement over yours. Again, Wayne thinks highly of Dom; to say otherwise is totally baseless.

Baseball is a game of stats more so than any other sport. Hell it started rotisserie fantasy. The issue is when a leader ignores stats to fabricate and justify their questionable decisions that is open for debate. Too many on this forum genuflect for what was delivered in the good ole days. When I see decisions that are truly perplexing I must speak up.

That is not why you're speaking up and that is transparently obvious.

Sure thing homie. Once again decisions are perplexing and yes that is why I am speaking up. :banghead

Some of the tactical decisions made this year have been perplexing (but's that's always the case, and why neither you nor I are coaching the team), but at least to me, your issues with DiCaprio and Solecitto are anything but perplexing. In Dom's case, you're argument that Wayne has some type of personal grudge against him is totally baseless, especially given how much he has played early in the season as a true Freshman. As for Austin, I'm only one person, but I share The OG's lack of confidence in the guy, and I've seen him pitch over a dozen times over the past two years. No doubt he has the talent, but he has yet to step up and earn the confidence of the coaching staff. Perhaps, I have a personal issue with him as well? Who knew?

(03-30-2016 07:34 PM)Howlomaha Wrote:  

(03-30-2016 07:12 PM)Frizzy Owl Wrote:  

(03-30-2016 06:47 PM)Howlomaha Wrote:  

(03-30-2016 06:07 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  

(03-30-2016 06:02 PM)Howlomaha Wrote:  Are you really telling me that you would give up .200 percentage points in batting average to pick up 12% in throwing runners out. Seriously that's your logic. Facts should be disregarded in favor of subjective opinions.

Will you give it a rest already. We get your point, and it's also very clear you have an axe to grind. More so than any other position, there's more to being an effective all-around defensive catcher than what simply appears on the stat sheet. Blocking balls in the dirt doesn't show up in the stat sheet, nor does the handling of pitchers, or the fielding of one's position (pop ups, bunts, plays at the plate, backing up 1B and 3B, et al.). I think I'll trust The OG's judgement over yours. Again, Wayne thinks highly of Dom; to say otherwise is totally baseless.

Baseball is a game of stats more so than any other sport. Hell it started rotisserie fantasy. The issue is when a leader ignores stats to fabricate and justify their questionable decisions that is open for debate. Too many on this forum genuflect for what was delivered in the good ole days. When I see decisions that are truly perplexing I must speak up.

That is not why you're speaking up and that is transparently obvious.

Sure thing homie. Once again decisions are perplexing and yes that is why I am speaking up. :banghead

You weren't perplexed when you attributed Graham's decisions to bigotry. But no, you have no personal and ulterior motive for your posts at all, you're just after the truth.

(03-30-2016 07:49 PM)Frizzy Owl Wrote:  

(03-30-2016 07:34 PM)Howlomaha Wrote:  

(03-30-2016 07:12 PM)Frizzy Owl Wrote:  

(03-30-2016 06:47 PM)Howlomaha Wrote:  

(03-30-2016 06:07 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  Will you give it a rest already. We get your point, and it's also very clear you have an axe to grind. More so than any other position, there's more to being an effective all-around defensive catcher than what simply appears on the stat sheet. Blocking balls in the dirt doesn't show up in the stat sheet, nor does the handling of pitchers, or the fielding of one's position (pop ups, bunts, plays at the plate, backing up 1B and 3B, et al.). I think I'll trust The OG's judgement over yours. Again, Wayne thinks highly of Dom; to say otherwise is totally baseless.

Baseball is a game of stats more so than any other sport. Hell it started rotisserie fantasy. The issue is when a leader ignores stats to fabricate and justify their questionable decisions that is open for debate. Too many on this forum genuflect for what was delivered in the good ole days. When I see decisions that are truly perplexing I must speak up.

That is not why you're speaking up and that is transparently obvious.

Sure thing homie. Once again decisions are perplexing and yes that is why I am speaking up. :banghead

You weren't perplexed when you attributed Graham's decisions to bigotry. But no, you have no personal and ulterior motive for your posts at all, you're just after the truth.

The Italian thing was a joke. Then again the two kids whose stats would suggest more playing time happen both to be Italian. What isn't a joke is ignoring stats and making questionable decisions. Also why isn't Salinas allowed to shake off? If you ever pitched you know that no one knows how a pitcher feels about a particular pitch. It isn't the pitch but the quality of the pitch. Anyone that understands baseball knows that.