(05-29-2017 09:31 PM)BeagleUSM Wrote:  I think I'd go with Braley in game 1. You don't want Smith out there against State. Have a feeling he'd be serving up BP.

I know Braley can get tired in the days after he pitches (might neutralize his bat), but I think we need McCarty in game 2.

I'd rather have Braley go against moo-patty or USA regardless of which bracket we're in....

surely, we learned from getting 'cute' with that thinking after this past weekend....

you gotta toss your stud in game 1 and see how the match-up plays out afterwards....

let moo-poo try that against a pretty solid USA team.....I'll laugh my arse off if they blow it using that strategy.....

South Al can really swing it. Swaggerty, LaBounty, Barnes, Donovan, etc. Jags will have a shot, especially if Gordon starts for State. If Pilkington starts and they still lose, then MSU is really in trouble.

Anyone planning to stick around for game 2? Wonder how many USM fans will be there.

D1 guys talk Hattiesburg for a minute at the 26:30 mark. Sounds like Mark Etheridge will be at PTP.

https://d1baseball.com/podcasts/podcast-...reactions/

Braley won't go until Sunday for the sole reason of having him at 3rd.

My God, i hope we get a chance to play msu. Preferably after winning game 1.

http://www.elitedawgs.com/showthread.php...post752574

But let's focus on the first one right now!

"We want to turn Hattiesburg into Starkville-South." - Canizzaro

Yep, that's what he said!

http://www.clarionledger.com/story/sport...352810001/

(05-29-2017 05:59 PM)EagNBran Wrote:  Word is that chairbacks are sold out and bleachers are about to be. Gonna be a crazy weekend.

Interesting in that only CofC members, current season ticket holders and roost owners can currently buy. So all of those must be buying lots of extras, which I hope is the case, as long as they are used by USM fans.

Here's one thing I want to see- can we keep out the cowbells as successfully as we did for the football game? And if we enforce an artificial noisemaker ban, then the train horns theoretically can't be used if the cowbells aren't allowed. That will be interesting to see how it's handled.

(05-30-2017 08:22 AM)RockTheRock Wrote:  

(05-29-2017 05:59 PM)EagNBran Wrote:  Word is that chairbacks are sold out and bleachers are about to be. Gonna be a crazy weekend.

Interesting in that only CofC members, current season ticket holders and roost owners can currently buy. So all of those must be buying lots of extras, which I hope is the case, as long as they are used by USM fans.

Here's one thing I want to see- can we keep out the cowbells as successfully as we did for the football game? And if we enforce an artificial noisemaker ban, then the train horns theoretically can't be used if the cowbells aren't allowed. That will be interesting to see how it's handled.

Shut yo mouf

(05-29-2017 05:53 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(05-29-2017 05:11 PM)RockTheRock Wrote:  

(05-29-2017 03:07 PM)Eagleholic Wrote:  

(05-29-2017 12:31 PM)BeagleUSM Wrote:  Sounds like State is going to save their ace for game 2. Ballsy.

I think it's smart. There is no difference in the number of games you have to play if you lose either game 1 or 2. Play the match ups that give you the best chance to win the first 2. Then go from there.

We should too.

that worked out really swell in the heat sink at MGM park in games 1 that led to Smith starting 6.....sigh

for example, let's say McCarty tosses 25-30 pitches and gets racked for some reason in game 1....there's no reason you couldn't bring in Smith or Braley and use McCarty in game 3 or 4 as req'd....

if I had my druthers, I go McCarty/Braley/Smith right now using JCK/Sandlin in mid/late relief and the others as req'd....

to add: if our bats don't heat back up, it won't matter who pitches which game....with the exception of a few, we're in a slummmmmp at the plate at the wrong time of the year....

If we can't beat a 4-seed from the Whatever Conference with our #3 starter, we are big-time pretenders.

Colt, McCarty, Braley. That's how you have to play it. Save the best horses for the toughest races.

(05-30-2017 12:08 AM)Reggie Favre Wrote:  My God, i hope we get a chance to play msu. Preferably after winning game 1.

http://www.elitedawgs.com/showthread.php...post752574

Need to print that s*** out and tape it to the clubhouse door.

(05-30-2017 08:25 AM)tg300 Wrote:  

(05-30-2017 08:22 AM)RockTheRock Wrote:  

(05-29-2017 05:59 PM)EagNBran Wrote:  Word is that chairbacks are sold out and bleachers are about to be. Gonna be a crazy weekend.

Interesting in that only CofC members, current season ticket holders and roost owners can currently buy. So all of those must be buying lots of extras, which I hope is the case, as long as they are used by USM fans.

Here's one thing I want to see- can we keep out the cowbells as successfully as we did for the football game? And if we enforce an artificial noisemaker ban, then the train horns theoretically can't be used if the cowbells aren't allowed. That will be interesting to see how it's handled.

Shut yo mouf

I'd be looking out for a visit from an eager young staffer. Remount the horns outside the fence. They can't control them that way.

(05-30-2017 08:28 AM)RockTheRock Wrote:  

(05-29-2017 05:53 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(05-29-2017 05:11 PM)RockTheRock Wrote:  

(05-29-2017 03:07 PM)Eagleholic Wrote:  

(05-29-2017 12:31 PM)BeagleUSM Wrote:  Sounds like State is going to save their ace for game 2. Ballsy.

I think it's smart. There is no difference in the number of games you have to play if you lose either game 1 or 2. Play the match ups that give you the best chance to win the first 2. Then go from there.

We should too.

that worked out really swell in the heat sink at MGM park in games 1 that led to Smith starting 6.....sigh

for example, let's say McCarty tosses 25-30 pitches and gets racked for some reason in game 1....there's no reason you couldn't bring in Smith or Braley and use McCarty in game 3 or 4 as req'd....

if I had my druthers, I go McCarty/Braley/Smith right now using JCK/Sandlin in mid/late relief and the others as req'd....

to add: if our bats don't heat back up, it won't matter who pitches which game....with the exception of a few, we're in a slummmmmp at the plate at the wrong time of the year....

If we can't beat a 4-seed from the Whatever Conference with our #3 starter, we are big-time pretenders.

Colt, McCarty, Braley. That's how you have to play it. Save the best horses for the toughest races.

you're assuming southern miss/moo both either win or lose their first game.....

wasn't it you that told me, "nothing is guaranteed" when I never implied that it was....

we found out last weekend what happens when you lose the first one.....and apparently the guy they're going to toss against us in game 1 is pretty solid....all it takes is their pitcher to shine for a day....

Dahlberg is a lefty with a 2.09 era and a 0.848 whip....that's pretty dayum stout....

sorry chief, but you toss McCarty in game 1 and don't look back....

addendum: another caveat would involve southern miss jumping out to a huge early lead in game 1 with McCarty only tossing ~30 pitches.....at that point, Berry could pull him so he would be available on Sunday.....

(05-30-2017 08:57 AM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(05-30-2017 08:28 AM)RockTheRock Wrote:  

(05-29-2017 05:53 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(05-29-2017 05:11 PM)RockTheRock Wrote:  

(05-29-2017 03:07 PM)Eagleholic Wrote:  I think it's smart. There is no difference in the number of games you have to play if you lose either game 1 or 2. Play the match ups that give you the best chance to win the first 2. Then go from there.

We should too.

that worked out really swell in the heat sink at MGM park in games 1 that led to Smith starting 6.....sigh

for example, let's say McCarty tosses 25-30 pitches and gets racked for some reason in game 1....there's no reason you couldn't bring in Smith or Braley and use McCarty in game 3 or 4 as req'd....

if I had my druthers, I go McCarty/Braley/Smith right now using JCK/Sandlin in mid/late relief and the others as req'd....

to add: if our bats don't heat back up, it won't matter who pitches which game....with the exception of a few, we're in a slummmmmp at the plate at the wrong time of the year....

If we can't beat a 4-seed from the Whatever Conference with our #3 starter, we are big-time pretenders.

Colt, McCarty, Braley. That's how you have to play it. Save the best horses for the toughest races.

you're assuming southern miss/moo both either win or lose their first game.....

wasn't it you that told me, "nothing is guaranteed" when I never implied that it was....

we found out last weekend what happens when you lose the first one.....and apparently the guy they're going to toss against us in game 1 is pretty solid....all it takes is their pitcher to shine for a day....

Dahlberg is a lefty with a 2.09 era and a 0.848 whip....that's pretty dayum stout....

sorry chief, but you toss McCarty in game 1 and don't look back....

In your scenario, you're putting the ball in Colt's hand in a third game vs either the 2 or 3, which would be for the regional title if your strategy worked.

But you don't have enough confidence to start him vs. a #4 seed?

Sorry chief, that's illogical.

(05-30-2017 09:09 AM)RockTheRock Wrote:  

(05-30-2017 08:57 AM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(05-30-2017 08:28 AM)RockTheRock Wrote:  

(05-29-2017 05:53 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(05-29-2017 05:11 PM)RockTheRock Wrote:  We should too.

that worked out really swell in the heat sink at MGM park in games 1 that led to Smith starting 6.....sigh

for example, let's say McCarty tosses 25-30 pitches and gets racked for some reason in game 1....there's no reason you couldn't bring in Smith or Braley and use McCarty in game 3 or 4 as req'd....

if I had my druthers, I go McCarty/Braley/Smith right now using JCK/Sandlin in mid/late relief and the others as req'd....

to add: if our bats don't heat back up, it won't matter who pitches which game....with the exception of a few, we're in a slummmmmp at the plate at the wrong time of the year....

If we can't beat a 4-seed from the Whatever Conference with our #3 starter, we are big-time pretenders.

Colt, McCarty, Braley. That's how you have to play it. Save the best horses for the toughest races.

you're assuming southern miss/moo both either win or lose their first game.....

wasn't it you that told me, "nothing is guaranteed" when I never implied that it was....

we found out last weekend what happens when you lose the first one.....and apparently the guy they're going to toss against us in game 1 is pretty solid....all it takes is their pitcher to shine for a day....

Dahlberg is a lefty with a 2.09 era and a 0.848 whip....that's pretty dayum stout....

sorry chief, but you toss McCarty in game 1 and don't look back....

In your scenario, you're putting the ball in Colt's hand in a third game vs either the 2 or 3, which would be for the regional title if your strategy worked.

But you don't have enough confidence to start him vs. a #4 seed?

Sorry chief, that's illogical.

or in McCarty's hand on Monday if req'd....

it's not illogical....

however, I will concede we'll agree to disagree....

we'll find out Friday.....

You're only as good as your starting pitching and that works both ways. Also, you stick with what brought you. In that case, start Colt in his normal rotation and be confident that you can get it done. Plus, you got PTP magic working for you. It's going to boil down to which pitchers can handle the pressure. Which one doesn't panic after the first double in the gap.

(05-30-2017 09:21 AM)Wildeagle Wrote:  You're only as good as you're starting pitching and that works both ways. Also, you stick with what brought you. In that case, start Colt in his normal rotation and be confident that you can get it done. Plus, you got PTP magic working for you. It's going to boil down to which pitchers can handle the pressure. Which one doesn't panic after the first double in the gap.

huh.....Colt only started 3 games during the season...

McCarty was the friday starter until the 'injury'....

and Colt's fastball isn't looking too spiffy right now....

let's also not forget Colt pitched both Wed AND Sunday too....

(05-30-2017 09:28 AM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(05-30-2017 09:21 AM)Wildeagle Wrote:  You're only as good as you're starting pitching and that works both ways. Also, you stick with what brought you. In that case, start Colt in his normal rotation and be confident that you can get it done. Plus, you got PTP magic working for you. It's going to boil down to which pitchers can handle the pressure. Which one doesn't panic after the first double in the gap.

huh.....Colt only started 3 games during the season...

McCarty was the friday starter until the 'injury'....

and Colt's fastball isn't looking too spiffy right now....

let's also not forget Colt pitched both Wed AND Sunday too....

Play with confidence. Mc, Colt, Bradley, Keys, Roberts et al . I'm sure Berry will get it right.

This thread illustrates the many demons running through the head of every coach as we approach opening weekend for regionals. Regardless which decision made third will be neutral, third willl agree and third will disagree. If team wins no one gives a shat, if you take the loss everyone says stupid decision. Baseball is a funny game, always has been always will be. At the end of the day a team should never exit the tournament with its stud pitching having innings remaining. Play every game like it's the last, survival mode. Stay in winners bracket allowing other to burn it's pitching. Come Sunday we'll be in much better shape pitching wise than the rest.

Saying this, bats need to wake up otherwise pitching order will not matter. Making it to a super regional will be dependent on the bats.

Just another opinion of the many already shared

(05-30-2017 10:38 AM)TheChosenOne Wrote:  This thread illustrates the many demons running through the head of every coach as we approach opening weekend for regionals. Regardless which decision made third will be neutral, third willl agree and third will disagree. If team wins no one gives a shat, if you take the loss everyone says stupid decision. Baseball is a funny game, always has been always will be. At the end of the day a team should never exit the tournament with its stud pitching having innings remaining. Play every game like it's the last, survival mode. Stay in winners bracket allowing other to burn it's pitching. Come Sunday we'll be in much better shape pitching wise than the rest.

Saying this, bats need to wake up otherwise pitching order will not matter. Making it to a super regional will be dependent on the bats.

Just another opinion of the many already shared

If we hit and field as we did in the C-USA tournament, we won't be going anywhere. The bats and disappointingly poor defense cost us that tournament, not pitching.

(05-30-2017 10:57 AM)RockTheRock Wrote:  

(05-30-2017 10:38 AM)TheChosenOne Wrote:  This thread illustrates the many demons running through the head of every coach as we approach opening weekend for regionals. Regardless which decision made third will be neutral, third willl agree and third will disagree. If team wins no one gives a shat, if you take the loss everyone says stupid decision. Baseball is a funny game, always has been always will be. At the end of the day a team should never exit the tournament with its stud pitching having innings remaining. Play every game like it's the last, survival mode. Stay in winners bracket allowing other to burn it's pitching. Come Sunday we'll be in much better shape pitching wise than the rest.

Saying this, bats need to wake up otherwise pitching order will not matter. Making it to a super regional will be dependent on the bats.

Just another opinion of the many already shared

If we hit and field as we did in the C-USA tournament, we won't be going anywhere. The bats and disappointingly poor defense cost us that tournament, not pitching.

Reason I made the comment "Making it to a super regional will be dependent on the bats." However, believe pitching will play important part. As mentioned above, play every game like it's the last. Tomorrow will take care of its self