@audiogatorjim — for me you’re talking about the two major differences between coaches like Sully and a very few more vs the “11’s” of the coaching world. What I am referring to is “Developing players” vs “Number of wins by coach’s name”. Why do you think Sully is able to year after year recruit top arms at UF? He takes care of his pitchers rather than abusing them. You have to use your maturity and experience in your decisions. Every college pitcher in CWS is going to tell his coach if asked-“Damn straight I can go Coach, I want the ball”….. As a real Coach, you’ve got to know how to weigh that information.
Sure you all know this but early today heard Hurd with Skenes only if LSU leading and needing a few outs. Not saying doesn’t come in in the 8th to preserve a tie and not saying doesn’t come in early, just what I heard.
I'm wondering if ESPN will update us before the game starts on the LSU team pitching ERA or runs allowed since they got to Omaha. They have been so dominate and the bullpen such a surprise and saying it over and over. I'm sure its important to show everyone their brilliance of prognosticating to give us an update how right they were.
Yep, if Cags is not on he will be pulled very quick, quicker than ever, Fisher, Purnell, Neely can get the job done.
My guess is Paul Skenes probably talked to Jay Johnson directly, and told him that he simply would not be able to be as efficient as he would need to be. If that is the case, can't blame the guy. He has a bright future ahead of him in MLB. He will make double digits millions just by signing his name on the dotted line after the draft before he ever suits up. He probably figured he did not want to run the risk of being a detriment to his team. I would not be surprised though, if he comes in for an inning or so. Look, those pitchers know when they "have it or not" on a certain day.
FYI--Kim Mulkey will be at the game and wearing a #3 jersey. So I am guessing she will find the camera a few thousand times.
Good article from SDS on the importance of Cags today: In the greatest CWS ever played, Florida's Jac Caglianone's moment may define the winner
Not at all! It was my anniversary present yesterday. By the way, for our anniversary, my wife wanted to watch the Gator game.
Gator Line Up: #4 Kurland 2B #36 Langford CF #14 Caglianone P #24 Rivera SS #15 Riopelle C #28 Heyman 1B #2 Evans RF #6 Shelnut LF #5 Halter 3B
lsu lineup #24 Beloso DH #3 Crews CF #47 White 3B #18 Morgan 1B #8 Dugas 2B #6 Jobert RF #4 Thompson SS #11 Pearson LF #7 Milazzo C #26 Hurd SP