235th in the nation in fielding percentage and probably lower after tonight is said and done

Impressed by Owlvision replay

No clutch.

Edwards K’s with bases juiced.

David Pierce will always haunt us

Perhaps he will, but I very much like the guy we got.

How many ways could we have been out of T4? Before runs?

Wayne Graham sighting

(02-19-2019 09:45 PM)Throwing Chade Wrote:  Wayne Graham sighting

Showing some fight here. 8-4 now, 2 runners on still 1 out. We're not crushing the ball, but good things happen when you put the ball in play.

Still 8-4 heading to the 6th. Pitching needs to be lights out from here on out, not sure how many crooked number innings we have left in us.

9-4, heading to the bottom of the 7th. Lewis has given up some innings but we'll probably need to trot someone else out for the last 2 innings.

(02-19-2019 10:39 PM)Fort Bend Owl Wrote:  9-4, heading to the bottom of the 7th. Lewis has given up some innings but we'll probably need to trot someone else out for the last 2 innings.

Kept Lewis in one inning too long, but I really like his funky delivery. I think he can be a real contributor. I also thought Dalton redeemed himself after a rough debut on Saturday. Yes, he gave up runs in that 4th inning, but that was more due to poor fielding and a couple bloop singles.

Spot on post-game comments from Bragga on riceowls.com...

Quote:Matt Bragga said – "Right now we have made nine errors in four games and we have to start taking better care of the baseball. Sometimes we've been too aggressive, trying to force a play that wasn't there and other times there have been some small things like not properly backing-up on play. Until we handle the ball better we'll just be OK. We have to play defense. We're not doing that right now, but it's very correctable. We'll come through and do a better job defensively. Offensively we have to be better when we get balls to hit. If we do that I think we're dangerous. Overall it was not good enough on the mound tonight, but I do think Blair came in and did one whale of a job. He gave us chance by being able to work a lot of innings. What Blair was able to do tonight was very important with five games coming up in six days against some really very good teams. I knew this week in our schedule would be a challenge, and I want to see how we handle this tough stretch of games."

(02-20-2019 07:35 AM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  Spot on post-game comments from Bragga on riceowls.com...

Quote:Matt Bragga said – "Right now we have made nine errors in four games and we have to start taking better care of the baseball. Sometimes we've been too aggressive, trying to force a play that wasn't there and other times there have been some small things like not properly backing-up on play. Until we handle the ball better we'll just be OK. We have to play defense. We're not doing that right now, but it's very correctable. We'll come through and do a better job defensively. Offensively we have to be better when we get balls to hit. If we do that I think we're dangerous. Overall it was not good enough on the mound tonight, but I do think Blair came in and did one whale of a job. He gave us chance by being able to work a lot of innings. What Blair was able to do tonight was very important with five games coming up in six days against some really very good teams. I knew this week in our schedule would be a challenge, and I want to see how we handle this tough stretch of games."

Not sure how others felt going into the season, but I was probably overly optimistic with our chances this year. I assumed that a new coach would inspire a group of talented players in ways the OG wasn't able to, and that would lead to a quick turnaround.

As of now, it's looking a bit like we are a little short on talent in key areas, especially defensively. Bragga will have his hands full, but I do like how he's rather upfront with our shortcomings and if he can get some of the defensive issues ironed out, we could start trending upwards. IT's also only 4 games into the season, so I won't start getting too down on the team.

(02-20-2019 09:37 AM)RiceLad15 Wrote:  

(02-20-2019 07:35 AM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  Spot on post-game comments from Bragga on riceowls.com...

Quote:Matt Bragga said – "Right now we have made nine errors in four games and we have to start taking better care of the baseball. Sometimes we've been too aggressive, trying to force a play that wasn't there and other times there have been some small things like not properly backing-up on play. Until we handle the ball better we'll just be OK. We have to play defense. We're not doing that right now, but it's very correctable. We'll come through and do a better job defensively. Offensively we have to be better when we get balls to hit. If we do that I think we're dangerous. Overall it was not good enough on the mound tonight, but I do think Blair came in and did one whale of a job. He gave us chance by being able to work a lot of innings. What Blair was able to do tonight was very important with five games coming up in six days against some really very good teams. I knew this week in our schedule would be a challenge, and I want to see how we handle this tough stretch of games."

Not sure how others felt going into the season, but I was probably overly optimistic with our chances this year. I assumed that a new coach would inspire a group of talented players in ways the OG wasn't able to, and that would lead to a quick turnaround.

As of now, it's looking a bit like we are a little short on talent in key areas, especially defensively. Bragga will have his hands full, but I do like how he's rather upfront with our shortcomings and if he can get some of the defensive issues ironed out, we could start trending upwards. IT's also only 4 games into the season, so I won't start getting too down on the team.

I didn't have much confidence going into this year given our recent recruiting struggles and our lack of position players. I was, however, hoping for less defensive mishaps.

I feel good about our upcoming recruiting classes and I think that the new coaching staff will straighten out our defense.

(02-20-2019 10:00 AM)Rice93 Wrote:  

(02-20-2019 09:37 AM)RiceLad15 Wrote:  

(02-20-2019 07:35 AM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  Spot on post-game comments from Bragga on riceowls.com...

Quote:Matt Bragga said – "Right now we have made nine errors in four games and we have to start taking better care of the baseball. Sometimes we've been too aggressive, trying to force a play that wasn't there and other times there have been some small things like not properly backing-up on play. Until we handle the ball better we'll just be OK. We have to play defense. We're not doing that right now, but it's very correctable. We'll come through and do a better job defensively. Offensively we have to be better when we get balls to hit. If we do that I think we're dangerous. Overall it was not good enough on the mound tonight, but I do think Blair came in and did one whale of a job. He gave us chance by being able to work a lot of innings. What Blair was able to do tonight was very important with five games coming up in six days against some really very good teams. I knew this week in our schedule would be a challenge, and I want to see how we handle this tough stretch of games."

Not sure how others felt going into the season, but I was probably overly optimistic with our chances this year. I assumed that a new coach would inspire a group of talented players in ways the OG wasn't able to, and that would lead to a quick turnaround.

As of now, it's looking a bit like we are a little short on talent in key areas, especially defensively. Bragga will have his hands full, but I do like how he's rather upfront with our shortcomings and if he can get some of the defensive issues ironed out, we could start trending upwards. IT's also only 4 games into the season, so I won't start getting too down on the team.

I didn't have much confidence going into this year given our recent recruiting struggles and our lack of position players. I was, however, hoping for less defensive mishaps.

I feel good about our upcoming recruiting classes and I think that the new coaching staff will straighten out our defense.

I still do not believe that talent is the issue. I mean, sure we don't have Mookie Betts hanging out in the dugout, but we aren't 2.25 errors per game equivalent of talent lacking.

Our recruiting is better than 250th in the country (which is roughly our fielding rank).

(02-20-2019 10:10 AM)Antarius Wrote:  

(02-20-2019 10:00 AM)Rice93 Wrote:  

(02-20-2019 09:37 AM)RiceLad15 Wrote:  

(02-20-2019 07:35 AM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  Spot on post-game comments from Bragga on riceowls.com...

Quote:Matt Bragga said – "Right now we have made nine errors in four games and we have to start taking better care of the baseball. Sometimes we've been too aggressive, trying to force a play that wasn't there and other times there have been some small things like not properly backing-up on play. Until we handle the ball better we'll just be OK. We have to play defense. We're not doing that right now, but it's very correctable. We'll come through and do a better job defensively. Offensively we have to be better when we get balls to hit. If we do that I think we're dangerous. Overall it was not good enough on the mound tonight, but I do think Blair came in and did one whale of a job. He gave us chance by being able to work a lot of innings. What Blair was able to do tonight was very important with five games coming up in six days against some really very good teams. I knew this week in our schedule would be a challenge, and I want to see how we handle this tough stretch of games."

Not sure how others felt going into the season, but I was probably overly optimistic with our chances this year. I assumed that a new coach would inspire a group of talented players in ways the OG wasn't able to, and that would lead to a quick turnaround.

As of now, it's looking a bit like we are a little short on talent in key areas, especially defensively. Bragga will have his hands full, but I do like how he's rather upfront with our shortcomings and if he can get some of the defensive issues ironed out, we could start trending upwards. IT's also only 4 games into the season, so I won't start getting too down on the team.

I didn't have much confidence going into this year given our recent recruiting struggles and our lack of position players. I was, however, hoping for less defensive mishaps.

I feel good about our upcoming recruiting classes and I think that the new coaching staff will straighten out our defense.

I still do not believe that talent is the issue. I mean, sure we don't have Mookie Betts hanging out in the dugout, but we aren't 2.25 errors per game equivalent of talent lacking.

Our recruiting is better than 250th in the country (which is roughly our fielding rank).

It’s mostly between the ears. I think this coaching staff will get it sorted out.

I do think there is a pretty sizeable talent gap between us an UT/A&M/LSU right now that didn’t exist 6+ years ago. Sadly I think it might extend to TTU/Baylor/TCU/UH as well.

Quote:As of now, it's looking a bit like we are a little short on talent in key areas, especially defensively.

Sounds similar to the "bare cupboard" mantra of football.

I think Bragga can build his own program here.

Bragga has already returned our recruiting to where it needs to be.

The unfortunate part about baseball is that since most prospects commit 2+ years out from matriculation, it’ll take some time.