Okay, time to turn the page to next year. I'm back, fully seated on the Wagon. Was definetly rocky and almost fell off but luckily I'm too stupid to fall completely off.
MLB Draft Rules: "Four-year college players become eligible after completing their junior year or upon turning 21, whichever comes first, within 45 days of the draft."
Here are the guys we have coming back:
Catcher: #27 Ryder Helfrick (So.)
1st Base: Open
2nd Base: #3 Nolan Souza (So.)
Short Stop: #6 Gabe Fraser (Fr.) - #144-152 overall/#31-37 in 2024 class (#19 overall /#3 shortstop in Cali)
3rd Base: Open - Maybe Robinett comes back
Right Field: #25 Kuhio Aloy (So.) - Assume he starts but not sure on position. Might stay at DH.
Center Field: Open
Left Field: #8 Cam Kozeal (So.) - Assume he starts but not sure on position w/ Souza back.
DH: Open
Starting Pitcher: #20 Gabe Gaeckle (So.) - Just misses the draft cutoff.
Starting Pitcher: Open
Starting Pitcher: Open
Closing Pitcher: #44 Carson Wiggins (Fr.)
Reliever Pitcher: #26 Tate McGuire (So.)
Reliever Pitcher: #29 Cole Gibler (Fr.)
Reliever Pitcher: #49 Jackson Farrell (Fr.)
Reliever Pitcher: #32 Hunter Dietz (R-Fr)
Reliever Pitcher: #38 Colin Fisher (So.)
Here are the guys who could come back but are draft eligible:
1st Base: #18 Reese Robinett (R-So) - If he gets drafted it has to be late rounds
Short Stop: #9 Wehiwa Aloy (Jr.) - Top 15 draft pick
3rd Base: #10 Brent Iredale (Jr.) - Projected in top 3 rounds
Left Field: #24 Charles Davalan (So.) - Projected top 50 pick
Center Field: #4 Justin Thomas Jr. (Jr.) - Project in the mid rounds
Pitcher: #35 Landon Beidelschies (Jr.) - Projected 4th-6th round
Pitcher: #33 Zach Root (Jr.) - Projected top 50 pick.
Pitcher: #16 Aiden Jimenez (R-So.) - Projected Day 1 pick
Pitcher: #46 Christian Foutch (Jr.) - Projected 4th-6th round
Pitcher: #40 Ben Bybee (Jr.) - Projected 5th-7th round
Pitcher: #36 Parker Coil (Jr.) - No solid projections but probably goes late in the draft
In the press conference Dave said that we would have 8 or so guys drafted. Mabye some of the later round guys come back.
Here are the guys projected to be in the 2026 class (more to come with the portal):
Catcher: Max Holland
Short Stop: Spencer Browning
Short Stop: Dylan Cheek
Short Stop: Marcus Bates
Outfield: Lincoln Boyle
Outfield: Judah Ota
Outfield: Hunter Rose
Pitcher: Brody Crane
Pitcher: Johnny Carver
Pitcher: Trystan Newberry
Overall we have a solid core coming back. We get Robinett, Bybee and Coil to come back then we have a really solid core. Will be interesting to see who we add out of the portal.
I'm excited for next year. Discuss when emotionally ready.
We will be good, win a lot of games, be in the mix for the SEC title, shit down our leg and not win anything when it really counts, rinse and repeat.
Quote from: HOGSRUNWILD on Jun 19, 2025, 10:20 AMWe will be good, win a lot of games, be in the mix for the SEC title, shit down our leg and not win anything when it really counts, rinse and repeat.
Same as it ever was....
Quote from: HOGSRUNWILD on Jun 19, 2025, 10:20 AMWe will be good, win a lot of games, be in the mix for the SEC title, shit down our leg and not win anything when it really counts, rinse and repeat.
You're not emotionally ready to discuss. ;D
We will have another Omaha built team. We go to Omaha every 3 years. That consistency will pay off at some point. We are not Florida State, North Carolina or Clemson. We get there regularly and we will win it.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Jun 19, 2025, 10:27 AMYou're not emotionally ready to discuss. ;D
We will have another Omaha built team. We go to Omaha every 3 years. That consistency will pay off at some point. We are not Florida State, North Carolina or Clemson. We get there regularly and we will win it.
Agreed!
Quote from: BleedinRed on Jun 19, 2025, 10:27 AMYou're not emotionally ready to discuss. ;D
We will have another Omaha built team. We go to Omaha every 3 years. That consistency will pay off at some point. We are not Florida State, North Carolina or Clemson. We get there regularly and we will win it.
Sure Jan.
I'd be shocked if Coil came back. It will be interesting to see if Zane Becker hits the portal.
Quote from: Pig Benis on Jun 19, 2025, 11:33 AMI'd be shocked if Coil came back. It will be interesting to see if Zane Becker hits the portal.
Would be nice to get Coil. Dave said 8 would get drafted and there are 11 on my list. Forgot Becker. I'm hoping there are some other guys we didn't see pitch this year that factor into 2026. 3rd base is the most glaring hole right now. I accidently put Robinett there but meant to stick him back at 1st if he returns.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Jun 19, 2025, 11:38 AM3rd base is the most glaring hole right now. I accidently put Robinett there but meant to stick him back at 1st if he returns.
Third base is Robinett's natural position.
Quote from: HOGSRUNWILD on Jun 19, 2025, 10:20 AMWe will be good, win a lot of games, be in the mix for the SEC title, shit down our leg and not win anything when it really counts, rinse and repeat.
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Quote from: Doc Hogaday on Jun 19, 2025, 12:05 PMIMG_1009.gif
What the fuck did you have to Google to find that? I'm not offended, that is impressive.
Left off Gage Wood too but he gone
Quote from: Hognrock on Jun 19, 2025, 12:10 PMWhat the fuck did you have to Google to find that? I'm not offended, that is impressive.
It's been on my phone, along with the next one, since 2018. You already know why...
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I'm thinking Robinett is back. If Iredale goes to the draft, he'll be our 3rd baseman.
We need to hit the portal hard for a bat at 1st base. We got next to nothing out of that position this year and it's largely a hitting position.
I also think we'll get a few pitchers back like Coil, Bybee, and Foutch.
A lineup that features returners like Helfrick, Souza, Kozeal, Robinett, and Aloy is a really good core to build from.
I also feel like we get 1 of the 3 of Thomas, Iredale, and Davalan back. Probably Thomas if we're being honest.
Quote from: Doc Hogaday on Jun 19, 2025, 12:23 PMIt's been on my phone, along with the next one, since 2018. You already know why...
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The championship trophy must be up on that couch.
You magnificent bastard.
I am ready to be hurt again.
Quote from: Feral on Jun 19, 2025, 12:32 PMI'm thinking Robinett is back. If Iredale goes to the draft, he'll be our 3rd baseman.
We need to hit the portal hard for a bat at 1st base. We got next to nothing out of that position this year and it's largely a hitting position.
I also think we'll get a few pitchers back like Coil, Bybee, and Foutch.
A lineup that features returners like Helfrick, Souza, Kozeal, Robinett, and Aloy is a really good core to build from.
I also feel like we get 1 of the 3 of Thomas, Iredale, and Davalan back. Probably Thomas if we're being honest.
I doubt any of the 6 you listed are coming back but I'd love to be wrong. JT and Bybee would be most likely. Davalan is long gone.
Quote from: Mazeppa Pompazoidi on Jun 19, 2025, 11:47 AMThird base is Robinett's natural position.
He will probably snag shots down the LF line quite well.
Put Kozeal at 3rd, leave ReeseRob at 1st. That's a solid infield.
Quote from: buff2.0 on Jun 19, 2025, 12:50 PMI am ready to be hurt again.
As a Razorback fan, you will be. It's one of life's few guarantees.
Quote from: Pighair on Jun 19, 2025, 12:14 PMLeft off Gage Wood too but he gone
I left off him and Sr. Aloy originally but added Aloy. They were too obvious to include.
Quote from: Feral on Jun 19, 2025, 12:32 PMI also feel like we get 1 of the 3 of Thomas, Iredale, and Davalan back. Probably Thomas if we're being honest.
Almost zero % chance we get any of these three back. All are 3rd round or better.
Quote from: buff2.0 on Jun 19, 2025, 12:50 PMI am ready to be hurt again.
You're emotionally ready. Welcome back my friend.
We already have two portal additions, Jackson Wells, pitcher from Little Rock and a pitcher from Vandy.
Quote from: rzrbkfan69 on Jun 19, 2025, 02:04 PMWe already have two portal additions, Jackson Wells, pitcher from Little Rock and a pitcher from Vandy.
Forgot about those. Both could be nice adds.
Quote from: Vito Porkleone on Jun 19, 2025, 12:57 PMPut Kozeal at 3rd, leave ReeseRob at 1st. That's a solid infield.
I don't think Kozeal has the arm or range to play 3rd.
Quote from: Feral on Jun 19, 2025, 02:35 PMI don't think Kozeal has the arm or range to play 3rd.
I was just about to post that. He was just average at 2nd.
Quote from: Feral on Jun 19, 2025, 02:35 PMI don't think Kozeal has the arm or range to play 3rd.
His range would be fine, but agreed he doesn't have the arm for 3rd.
Longshot name for 1st base...Nolan Souza. I'm not convinced his shoulder will heal enough for him to play SS, or even 2B. Assuming he can make contact the way he was for the last couple of weeks before the injury, the bat will play as a first baseman.
Why is Wiggins mentioned? He's done as a Razorback.
Quote from: HTL on Jun 20, 2025, 10:54 AMWhy is Wiggins mentioned? He's done as a Razorback.
Based on what? Where is he going?
Quote from: BleedinRed on Jun 20, 2025, 01:08 PMBased on what? Where is he going?
He had surgery and out next year. Draft eligible sophomore. He's done here.
Quote from: HTL on Jun 20, 2025, 01:09 PMHe had surgery and out next year. Draft eligible sophomore. He's done here.
Dave said in May that he is hopeful to have him back next year. That hasn't changed.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Jun 20, 2025, 01:12 PMDave said in May that he is hopeful to have him back next year. That hasn't changed.
Be back end of the year at best. Likely done here.
Probably should've posted this here.
Fraser to the portal? Didn't see that one coming
Quote from: Usafhawg on Jun 20, 2025, 08:46 PMProbably should've posted this here.
Fraser to the portal? Didn't see that one coming
Clearly Aloy Sr is coming back.
Seriously, we must have someone coming in that is better. Fingers crossed.
Cal State Fullerton SS
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Jun 20, 2025, 10:04 AMLongshot name for 1st base...Nolan Souza. I'm not convinced his shoulder will heal enough for him to play SS, or even 2B. Assuming he can make contact the way he was for the last couple of weeks before the injury, the bat will play as a first baseman.
Eh, Stovall had a similar-ish injury which ruined his sophomore season and he came back to have an all-SEC season at 2B the next year.
Souza has had most of this season to recover following surgery, whereas Stovall tried to play through his and wasn't shut down into late into the 2023 season.
I think Souza's either at SS or 2nd next year and we go hunting for a bat at 1st.
Is the general consensus Robinett is definetly gone?
Becker to the portal. No surprise there. Sounds like he may be TN bound.
Quote from: Pig Benis on Jun 21, 2025, 05:14 PMBecker to the portal. No surprise there. Sounds like he may be TN bound.
Promising youngster but no surprise, as he's sitting here behind one of the best catchers we've ever had.
Quote from: Feral on Jun 22, 2025, 08:33 PMPromising youngster but no surprise, as he's sitting here behind one of the best catchers we've ever had.
True. And crazy to think what we all said about helfrick last season in his mop up duty. The improvement from last session to this one, huge.. And he's calling great pitching all season.
Watching Coastal struggle with their Pitchcom system all day made me really appreciate Helfrick even more. He can come to my house and fuck my sister.
Quote from: Feral on Jun 22, 2025, 08:33 PMPromising youngster but no surprise, as he's sitting here behind one of the best catchers we've ever had.
Also, '26 commit out of Conway Max Holland is supposed to be pretty salty. POP 1.80-1.86 as a junior in HS.
https://x.com/kendallrogers/status/1937609315709518320
Aloy's replacement I presume. Really good hitting stats and was 1st team defense in their conference. Really nice pickup.
Quote from: Hognrock on Jun 24, 2025, 05:01 PMAloy's replacement I presume. Really good hitting stats and was 1st team defense in their conference. Really nice pickup.
Yes. I read somewhere that he's 3rd team AA this year.
Guess I'll go ahead and start making my hotel reservations in Omaha
https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/45569612/mens-college-world-series-2025-roundtable-lsu-tigers-coastal-carolina-favorite-moments
McGee: I think it will be very difficult to keep Tennessee and North Carolina out of the MCWS next year, and for the same reason I gave about Coastal. Vols head coach Tony Vitello is a self-professed psychologist, and UNC head coach Scott Forbes owns a business administration degree -- there is a 0% chance that they haven't been hunkered down since their seasons ended shy of Omaha, trying to figure out what went wrong. The team that had to handle the post-title hype and the team that seemed to be everyone's trendy June pick as the MCWS favorite thought that Omaha was a matter of when, but both were upset at home. I also want to include Arkansas in this group, but the Hogs don't have a self-professed psychologist.
Maybe we need one to get rid of the 9th inning Yips.
Quote from: Pig Benis on Jun 24, 2025, 03:58 PMhttps://x.com/kendallrogers/status/1937609315709518320
Hmmm, that doesn't look like Cal State Fullerton.
So Becker is going to be an Aggie?
Quote from: Son of Spam on Jun 26, 2025, 05:40 PMSo Becker is going to be an Aggie?
Yep. He wasn't going to play in front of Helfrick but Aggy returns their catcher too.
Picked up an OF (Damian Ruiz) from Lamar that was Southland Conf hitter of the year. Looks like he has really good speed too.
quietly put together a really decent portal group.
Quote from: vegashog on Jul 06, 2025, 07:06 PMquietly put together a really decent portal group.
Yep. I guess we're waiting to see if we get the Stanford pitcher but looks like we did well in the field.
Quote from: Hognrock on Jul 06, 2025, 06:57 PMPicked up an OF (Damian Ruiz) from Lamar that was Southland Conf hitter of the year. Looks like he has really good speed too.
Nice pick up. He was down to us and LSU.
we are losing a bunch of arms -- hope we are bringing in a bunch of new ones
Was hoping we could get Coil back.
We've got some big freshman arms coming in. Wells from UALR signed. We still have the Stanford pitcher who has signed to come here but is not public yet. Shortstop looks like a question mark with Grego getting drafted.
Wells signed San Francisco as an undrafted free agent per Kendall Rogers.
Quote from: HTL on Jul 15, 2025, 09:41 AMWas hoping we could get Coil back.
We've got some big freshman arms coming in. Wells from UALR signed. We still have the Stanford pitcher who has signed to come here but is not public yet. Shortstop looks like a question mark with Grego getting drafted.
LSU is making a push for the Stanford pitcher. They got hammered in the draft and have some money to burn.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Jul 15, 2025, 10:22 AMLSU is making a push for the Stanford pitcher. They got hammered in the draft and have some money to burn.
LSU and Tenn both got hammered. Some might have been expected. We made out pretty good I think.
https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2025-mlb-draft-college-baseball-winners-losers/
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6498825/2025/07/17/gage-wood-phillies-draft-arkansas-baseball/?source=dailyemail&campaign=601983&userId=15514385&source=dailyemail
It's a pay to read article What is the gist?
Quote from: BleedinRed on Jul 17, 2025, 09:08 AMIt's a pay to read article What is the gist?
Stop being poor.
You should be able to open these with an Incognito tab on Chrome without logging in.
A trip to the College World Series was on the line, and Arkansas pitcher Gage Wood did not have his best stuff.
Three straight hits loaded the bases in the third against Tennessee in the Super Regional on June 8. A runner scored.
Wood wasn't laboring, pitching coach Matt Hobbs said, but batters were getting to him. So he pulled Wood in the fourth, and the bullpen chipped in during an 11-4 win that sent the Razorbacks to the College World Series.
Nobody was more excited at the end of the game than Wood, Hobbs said, though he easily could have been upset. It was Wood's draft year. He'd thrown around 40 pitches.
The next day, when Hobbs borderline apologized to Wood for removing him from the game, Wood told him:
"Who cares? We're going to Omaha."
By any means, any method, Wood wanted to get his home state Razorbacks to Omaha. It was there that Wood became an Arkansas folk hero, throwing just the third no-hitter in College World Series history against Murray State on June 16. There was no removing Wood that day; Hobbs tried after eight innings and 106 pitches, and Wood refused.
The Batesville, Ark., native finished the game and his college career on his terms, in 119 pitches and with 19 strikeouts. He will be remembered for delivering one of the College World Series' most dominant performances ever, elevating his state in the process.
"An Arkansas kid standing on the mound in Omaha in a must-win game for the University of Arkansas — I mean, it doesn't get much bigger than that, right?" director of pitching development Zach Barr said. "We don't win the game, we're going home. The season's over. For him to go out there and do what he did in an environment like that on that day was pretty unbelievable."
Gage Wood reacts after the end of the eighth inning during his no-hitter against Murray State. (Steven Branscombe / Imagn Images)
A new chapter began Sunday, when Wood was drafted 26th by the Phillies. In Wood, Philadelphia landed a righty with an elite fastball with life and movement that produced the top whiff rate in Division I baseball. His curveball has strong vertical break and ranges from 83 to 86 mph. The club envisions developing Wood as a starter, also liking his slider and split-changeup.
But, before first-round projections, the no-hitter and a slot value of more than $3.4 million, Wood was a wide-eyed freshman arriving at the school he'd rooted for since he was a child.
He left Batesville High School, where enrollment is less than 1,000 students, as one of the state's top prep baseball players. He arrived at Arkansas, which has an undergraduate student population of nearly 29,000, and joined a team with some of the nation's top college players competing against other top talents.
"I thought he was a cartoon character, just very wide-eyed and bushy-tailed," Barr said of first meeting Wood in 2022.
Why?
"There's always a little bit of a 'Holy s —' moment for the young guys that come in," Barr said. "Gage is probably one of, if not the best, pitchers from our state. He's got some accolades behind him, but not as highly touted as some of the other guys we had. ... You kind of have that moment of realization, 'Oh, it's not my pond anymore. Now it's our pond, and I've got to try to be a big fish in it.'"
Wood closed some games in the middle of the season and threw some big innings in 2023. But, Hobbs said, he fizzled out like freshmen tend to do when frequently put in high-leverage situations. He finished the year with 23 appearances, recording five saves en route to a 4.80 ERA.
He looked different when he got to campus as a sophomore, coaches said. He was stronger. He'd shed baby fat. On the mound, his delivery was stronger, he used the strike zone more and the breaking ball was sharper.
"We always knew he was serious," coach Dave Van Horn said, "but we knew how serious he was now."
What transformed his game: paying attention to the little things, like his diet, sleep and recovery.
Hobbs recalled talking about food with Wood, who brought up that he'd run out of his meal prep — a foreign concept to some college athletes, who often eat at state-of-the-art cafeterias.
"I was like, 'Wait a second: you're preparing meals for the week?'" Hobbs said. "It's something you preach to your players, but it's rare that it actually happens, right?"
Wood primarily pitched in middle relief in 2024, logging a 4.46 ERA in 40 1/3 innings. What made Wood strong in relief, Van Horn said, was throwing a lot of strikes, repeating pitches well and good velocity. Combining that with a three-to-four-pitch repertoire that he could command made him a starter as a junior in 2025, Van Horn said.
Wood, however, made just two starts before tweaking his shoulder in mid-February. There were a few weeks, Van Horn said, where they didn't know if he'd return.
"You just never know how that's going to go," he said.
The MRI and other imaging came back fine. But it was a risk to come back, Hobbs said, especially in Wood's draft year. Still: "I don't know that ever really entered his mind," Hobbs said. The shoulder impingement — an injury that occurs when the shoulder blade pinches the rotator cuff — likely contributed to Wood going late in the first round, though Phillies assistant general manager Brian Barber said it did not concern the Phillies.
Gage Wood, pictured in 2024, overcame a shoulder injury in his junior season. He finished with a 3.82 ERA over 10 starts and 69 strikeouts in 37 2/3 innings. (Wesley Hitt / Getty Images)
Wood listened to the doctors, trusted his coaches' plan and kept asking: "How fast can you get me back on the mound? When can I pitch again?"
Barr felt encouraged a few weeks into Wood's throwing progression, when he began throwing full speed and didn't feel sore or move slowly afterward. Van Horn said he knew four to five weeks after the injury that they'd get Wood back; it was just a matter of how they used him.
What allowed Wood to return to the mound less than two months after the injury? His mindset toward rehab, Hobbs said.
"He was going to attack it, not just worry about what might happen," Hobbs said. "He also had the work ethic and was good at the monotonous stuff. He's good at the boring things. He's good at the pre-throws, the post-throw. He's good at making sure he's taking care of himself."
He returned April 18, throwing 25 pitches in a third of an inning. Hobbs saw some of Wood's prior excellence in his next outing against Florida, when he struck out five of the 10 batters he faced in three innings. The fastball reached 97-98 mph, Hobbs said, with strong command at the top of the zone. A couple of outings later, he struck out nine in four innings against Texas. He finished his junior season with 69 strikeouts and seven walks in 37 2/3 innings.
"He's got stuff that he'd show up on days where you're like, 'If he's pretty good today, if he commands it pretty well, they're going to have a really hard time getting more than a couple hits,'" Hobbs said.
Wood's college pitching career culminated on the mountain top, jumping up and down on the mound and using his hand to underline the Arkansas Razorbacks name on his jersey before his teammates mobbed him. Arkansas ultimately fell to Louisiana State in the semifinals on June 18. But, just moments removed from the joyous jumping with teammates on Charles Schwab Field, Wood told reporters post-game that he was on "cloud nine."
Connor Cunningham, Murray State's starting shortstop, could not have felt more differently after losing the elimination game. Wood had struck out Cunningham, his hometown catch partner, for the second-to-last out. After celebrating with his teammates and before his ESPN interview, Wood found his friend.
"I mean, that was the third no-hitter in the College World Series, first since 1960," Cunningham said. "Our season's over and what he does is come over to the dugout and hug me. It shows how good of a human being he is."
On the mound, Wood is "10 feet tall and bulletproof, and when you step in that box, he's pretty confident that he's going to get you out," Barr said. The same fierceness extends to helping his friends and teammates.
For more than two years, Cunningham has worked with Wood during the winter. They did not overlap at Batesville, as Cunningham transferred to the school the year Wood left for Arkansas. But Wood needed a catch partner and Cunningham a throwing partner. They play catch in the football team's indoor facility, then move to the weight room to lift. Wood workshops different pitches on Cunningham. And it's not a problem that Cunningham doesn't have a catcher's mitt, though, "I won't lie, it kind of hurts the hand a little bit," he said.
Cunningham, a high school junior when they started working together, had lots of questions for Wood. On mental cues, what to expect in college, what to do in the weight room, what Arkansas was like.
"Some guys like to work alone," Cunningham said. "But him inviting me to work with him, asking him questions to help improve my game (was valuable)."
Wood also offered advice to Arkansas teammates when not on the mound, Barr said, calling him their "biggest fan on the whole team."
"I mean, he's on the rail," Barr said. "He's trying to help you between innings, tell you what he saw, maybe what he was doing. For a lot of our guys, that's pretty irrelevant because they don't throw 100 with an absolute hammer curveball. But I think his confidence bleeds into everybody else."
Wood, upon signing with the Phillies, will report to the team's Clearwater, Fla., facility. His standout run in his home state has ended. He has an opportunity to begin a new one as he climbs the Phillies' system.
But memories of delivering Arkansas' greatest pitching performance will never be too far away.
"It's something he'll be able to carry with him his whole life," Van Horn said. "I don't think he'll ever have a problem getting a job in this state. I don't think he'll ever have a problem going out to dinner. He'll get a lot of dinners bought for him in this state because that's the way people do it."
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Jul 17, 2025, 09:16 AMStop being poor.
It what I excel at though.
Thanks for the cut and paste.
https://x.com/parker_coil/status/1949929727734448197
Quote from: HTL on Jul 15, 2025, 09:41 AMWas hoping we could get Coil back.
Ask and ye shall receive.
Lfg
Quote from: BleedinRed on Jul 28, 2025, 03:59 PMhttps://x.com/parker_coil/status/1949929727734448197
I'm guessing DVH is happy about that.
https://x.com/d1baseball/status/1955675932301091113
I've alway slike D1Baseball...
The ad said at hi sports club today they would be putting another video board at bws over the hog pen since the folks on macke landing and hunt center etc can't see the current one.
But we still can't get cup holders. wtf?
Does Yuracheeks ever listen to the fans? No one wants this.
Quote from: HTL on Sep 05, 2025, 12:32 PMDoes Yuracheeks ever listen to the fans? No one wants this.
No one wants another score board? Why?
Quote from: BleedinRed on Sep 05, 2025, 06:29 PMNo one wants another score board? Why?
I think it's great 🤷�♂️
https://x.com/RazorbackBSB/status/1965495650944241812
https://arkansasrazorbacks.com/12-ncaa-tournament-teams-18-game-homestand-highlight-razorbacks-2026-schedule/
Quote from: BleedinRed on Sep 09, 2025, 02:41 PMhttps://x.com/RazorbackBSB/status/1965495650944241812
https://arkansasrazorbacks.com/12-ncaa-tournament-teams-18-game-homestand-highlight-razorbacks-2026-schedule/
Interesting. No return series at either UT. I was selfishly hoping they would make the Horns a permanent opponent. They certainly should.
we got ole miss, and wait for it, missouri.
texass got aggie and ou.
Quote from: vegashog on Sep 09, 2025, 04:20 PMwe got ole miss, and wait for it, missouri.
texass got aggie and ou.
At least Mizzou pretty much guarantees 3 SEC wins/year.
no LSU, Moo State, Teasip, Tenneesee, or Vandy. is that right?
still no cup holders either.
Quote from: DrMongoose on Sep 09, 2025, 05:52 PMno LSU, Moo State, Teasip, Tenneesee, or Vandy. is that right?
still no cup holders either.
MS State is the first weekend series.
Can't believe we don't play LsU or Tennessee.
I could not care less about Texas.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Sep 09, 2025, 06:10 PMMS State is the first weekend series.
Can't believe we don't play LsU or Tennessee.
I could not care less about Texas.
Do you even Arkansas?
Quote from: vegashog on Sep 09, 2025, 04:20 PMwe got ole miss, and wait for it, missouri.
texass got aggie and ou.
Has a Div. 1 baseball team ever gone undefeated?
Quote from: Usafhawg on Sep 09, 2025, 06:35 PMDo you even Arkansas?
I know. It is infuriating. I don't know it is fair or right but I blame our ineffective ADs over the years for us losing our natural SEC rivals during the season. LSU and TN for football and now LSU and TN for baseball.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Sep 09, 2025, 08:21 PMI know. It is infuriating. I don't know it is fair or right but I blame our ineffective ADs over the years for us losing our natural SEC rivals during the season. LSU and TN for football and now LSU and TN for baseball.
I was referencing Texas.
Quote from: Usafhawg on Sep 10, 2025, 07:30 AMI was referencing Texas.
Ah. Sorry for my misunderstanding.
I've so moved on from caring about playing Texas in anything. We have more meaningful history with LSU at this point.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Sep 10, 2025, 08:10 AMAh. Sorry for my misunderstanding.
I've so moved on from caring about playing Texas in anything. We have more meaningful history with LSU at this point.
LSU is the 800lb gorilla in the league anyway. Texas will be good under Schloss, but he's a lesser version of DVH so they'll never be the ultimate threat.
Quote from: DrMongoose on Sep 09, 2025, 05:52 PMno LSU, Moo State, Teasip, Tenneesee, or Vandy. is that right?
still no cup holders either.
doesn't seem right to me to not play any of those teams
Quote from: jdcatty on Sep 10, 2025, 10:17 AMdoesn't seem right to me to not play any of those teams
It's ok. We will still lose to one of them in the CWS... :suicide:
Quote from: Spiderham on Sep 10, 2025, 07:57 PMIt's ok. We will still lose to one of them in the CWS... :suicide:
In the first elimination game, after going undefeated through the Regionals and Supers, as God intended as our punishment for not celebrating a winner and building Nolan a statue.
https://x.com/RazorbackBSB/status/1967985918830317782
Anyone going? Will need a report!
https://x.com/CKozealOutdoors/status/1992626943519318215?s=20
Pam Ward leaving ESPN. AlpharettaHog weeps.
Quote from: BASS on Dec 24, 2025, 10:23 AMPam Ward leaving ESPN. AlpharettaHog weeps.
McAfee complained her dick was too big.
See you guys in Arlington. Flight, rental, Airbnb, tickets and parking have been purchased.
We should have a Woo Pig meet up.
We will be there.
I'll be there again.
Can't wait to see if beer is still $16+tax or if they're going to stick even further up our butts.
Quote from: BASS on Dec 24, 2025, 10:23 AMPam Ward leaving ESPN. AlpharettaHog weeps.
And this could've been our year.
Hate that for Clark. Heard he's looked good this offseason and played well in summer league. Luckily we have good depth in the OF.
https://x.com/i/status/2009617821425410290 (https://x.com/i/status/2009617821425410290)
https://d1baseball.com/top-25/2026-d1baseball-preseason-top-25-rankings/
Preseason #7. We play #10 TCU on opening weekend in Arlington.
Omaha is looking hard at naming it Bob Gibson field. Make it happen.
Quote from: TC on Jan 27, 2026, 02:31 AMOmaha is looking hard at naming it Bob Gibson field. Make it happen.
That should be a no brainer
Should be named Gage Wood Field
Season kicks off a different Friday in the Shriner's Children's College Showdown in Arlington.
Friday - Oklahoma State who can still fuck themselves after the Roc Riggio "dirtbags" season
Saturday - TCU
Sunday - Texas Tech
Watch Hagen Smith buttfuck OSU's soul again
Quote from: buff2.0 on Feb 02, 2026, 09:36 AMSeason kicks off Friday in the Shriner's Children's College Showdown in Arlington.
Friday - Oklahoma State who can still fuck themselves after the Roc Riggio "dirtbags" season
Saturday - TCU
Sunday - Texas Tech
Watch Hagen Smith buttfuck OSU's soul again
Next Friday the 13th. Not this Friday.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0GMSPBy50M
28 second mark
https://x.com/MLBTheShow/status/2018731213733740557?s=20
Gaeckle and Wiggins baseball America first team all Americans pitchers
Quote from: BASS on Feb 03, 2026, 01:20 PMGaeckle and Wiggins baseball America first team all Americans pitchers
Pretty ballsy of them to select a pitcher who won't pitch until late April/early May at the soonest.
Friday, March 27, the Florida game - Norm Night
https://x.com/RazorbackBSB/status/2018826961347387503?s=20
School's missing out if they don't sell merch. I'd buy.
https://x.com/RazorbackBSB/status/2018829353606426904?s=20
First: let's get some natural cotton white unis with red pin stripes. Jerseys, pants, and hats.
Second: sell the motherfucking jersey and hat and take my fucking money.
https://x.com/SECbaseball/status/2018825013621936482?s=20
the jersey is so legit.
Quote from: BASS on Feb 03, 2026, 06:32 PMFirst: let's get some natural cotton white unis with red pin stripes. Jerseys, pants, and hats.
Second: sell the motherfucking jersey and hat and take my fucking money.
so glad they are honoring Norm while he can enjoy it. what a class human being he is.
here's the jersey - the numbers were solid btw
https://www.homefieldapparel.com/collections/university-of-arkansas-vintage-apparel-store/products/arkansas-baseball-1979-gritty-hogs-pullover
(https://wehco.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2020/06/05/resized_150246-1cbaseball0605rgb_61-29695_t1684.jpg?ac5bb985b956931c359cdfda876c5eb191e983d9)
Ouch. My feels
https://x.com/secunfiltered/status/2019865293024092188?s=46&t=DTGVKlgNTKh5Nq29PdZsdg
Aloy the sequel hit a 479ft shot during today's scrimmage.
O'Connor is the only head scratchers on that list.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Feb 06, 2026, 07:13 PMO'Connor is the only head scratchers on that list.
O'Sullivan is probably the most overrated on there. He has a title, but he's pissed away more seasons where he had top 1-2 talent than Van Horn could if he coached here another 20 years.
Sounds like Kuhio has been an error waiting to happen in RF in the scrimmages this weekend. He may have to go back to DH. LF and RF are big question marks with the season 5 days away.
Gonna miss having Clark out there.
Yep. I was excited to see him play. Ruiz and/or Turner better turn it on quickly.
I watched Hobbs's interview from yesterday and he said they're going to let Kuhio play through it. We'll see how long DVH puts up with that.
This is probably the least confident I've been heading into the season in awhile. Really curious to see how we look next weekend.
I know I have no patience but it bugs me that the Norm Night gear isn't for sale yet. Can't stop feeling like they're going to fuck up and miss out on merch sales.
From what I read, most of it will be stadium exclusive. Now after the actual event, who knows.
Quote from: buff2.0 on Feb 09, 2026, 11:29 AMI know I have no patience but it bugs me that the Norm Night gear isn't for sale yet. Can't stop feeling like they're going to fuck up and miss out on merch sales.
And this will surprise you how?
Quote from: Barton Fink on Feb 08, 2026, 10:22 PMThis is probably the least confident I've been heading into the season in awhile. Really curious to see how we look next weekend.
Same.
Not confident in OF at all.
Souza, Helfrick, Robinett, Kozeal, and (presumably) Brumbaugh is a pretty decent IF.
Will be interesting to see how the lineup shakes out. Wonder how Pompey figures in.
I expect to see Pompey at 3B and Brumbaugh at short this weekend. Souza at DH.
Quote from: DrMongoose on Feb 09, 2026, 09:54 PMAnd this will surprise you how?
Not even surprised. Just angry. The school is going to build 100 hats and sell them to the first attendees to that night's game, and Rick is going to wind up with at least half.
I just realized the basketball game against Auburn is the same time as the baseball game against TCU on Saturday night. Guess I'll be watching one on the laptop.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zW2st72alf8
Weekend rotation.
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Anyone looking for two tickets for this weekend let me know. Something came up and can't make it. Make me an offer.
Opening day is here.
https://x.com/RazorbackBSB/status/2022114876743663746?s=20
That belongs in the awesome thread.
I have a nephew that is sick now and won't be able to make it this weekend. We have an extra ticket. Make me an offer.
Mobilehomo beats TT 9-3.
that game was streamed on youtube so i bet ours will too.
Quote from: vegashog on Feb 13, 2026, 02:56 PMthat game was streamed on youtube so i bet ours will too.
Doubtful.
They probably get half their annual revenue from Hog fans subscribing for a month for this tournament.
Aunt Flo knew that the 350 people who watch OU and Tech (in a down year) are already in Arlington.
Was gonna ask how to watch. I'll donate to Auntie Flo if I get to watch some Hogs baseball.
to be clear, it wasn't flo sports that was streaming it.
Quote from: vegashog on Feb 13, 2026, 03:41 PMto be clear, it wasn't flo sports that was streaming it.
Yeah, YouTube streamed the OK/TTgame. FloBaseball.tv will show the other games. TCU/Vandy is on right now. FloTV is 29.99 a month and you can cancel at any time.
Quote from: vegashog on Feb 13, 2026, 03:41 PMto be clear, it wasn't flo sports that was streaming it.
Flo made it available, presumably for marketing purposes.
I think.
https://x.com/flocollegebsb/status/2022352567783854150?s=46&t=VKUX0KEsVDEwvBGk5nonyA
I watched them all last year w/out subscribing. Some fine fellow here posted a link to a user on YouTube and it did the job.
EDIT:
Quote from: Gambler on Feb 21, 2025, 07:34 PMSearch cajunomics on YouTube.
It was Gambler and the handle was cajunomics. I'm not vouching for them this year, just that it worked last year.
TCU beats Vandy 5-4.
Quote from: Son of Spam on Feb 13, 2026, 06:35 PMTCU beats Vandy 5-4.
Vanderbilt dorked it away. Glad it didn't go extra innings.
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Is TCU going to hang 20 on us again this year?
7:35
This was working well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tB6GBgt4h4
They are currently having an issue though. FloSports is forcing a relogin. It might be they caught on to the fact 5,000 people were using it.
OK... it is back up again.
Tiptoe Through the Tulips 0
Hogs 2
1-2-3 top 2nd.
Hogs coming up.
... and its back down again.
I'll stop wasting your time now.
ANOTHER Helfrick homer, 3-0
We play Xavier for a three game series starting today at 3:00. I will not be available for PBP.
My daughter and I are going to the Texas A&M game on Wednesday. We have decided to also catch the baseball game at 3:00 that day. If anyone happens to have 2 tickets for that one, I will take them.
Got some Hogpen tix if you want'em.
I sent you a PM... I think.
(Copy pasta repost from the Xavier thread because I'm lazy)
Updated stats after the first 2 series.
TL;DR version - the top half of our lineup is hitting pretty well, but there's a pretty clear line between top 5 and bottom 4.
Souza is what he's always been. Niu is a hole right now, but Pompey is shocking to me. Kid was a freshman All-American in 2024 and slashed .348/.397/.623 last year before getting hurt. Brumbaugh is probably going to be a John Bolton situation this year as a freshen — a good glove at short but an automatic out at the plate.
Offense (BA / OBP / SLG)
Kuhio Aloy — .474 / .524 / .947
Damian Ruiz — .412 / .583 / .412
Camden Kozeal — .385 / .515 / .962
Reese Robinett — .360 / .407 / .520
Ryder Helfrick — .310 / .394 / .759
Nolan Souza — .222 / .250 / .333
TJ Pompey — .208 / .286 / .250
Maika Niu — .179 / .226 / .321
Carson Brumbaugh — .111 / .143 / .111
Pitching:
(Starters)
Colin Fisher — 0.00 ERA
Gabe Gaeckle — 1.93 ERA
Hunter Dietz — 9.00 ERA
(Bullpen)
Steele Eaves — 0.00 ERA
Ethan McElvain — 0.00 ERA
James DeCremer — 0.00 ERA
Mark Brissey — 0.00 ERA
Peyton Lee — 2.08 ERA
Parker Coil — 6.75 ERA
Jackson Kircher — 9.00 ERA
Cooper Dossett — 54.00 ERA
It's very early but Niu and Pompey have been big disappointments. Ruiz seems to have turned it on at just the right time.
Ruiz didn't get on base Friday that I recall but he hit the ball really hard twice. One fly ball to the wall and one piss missile line out to LF. I suspect that Stewart's performance yesterday earned him more at bats, which may shift Ruiz to CF and Niu to the dugout.
The hope is that Souza's arm recovers enough by mid to late season that he can take over shortstop and move Brumbaugh or Pompey to the bench if they don't start hitting.
Souza is going to be fine I think. He doesn't need to be the leadoff guy...too much swing and miss, but he's going to probably end up .280 plus with double digit doubles and HRs. He's started slowly all three years...not a lot of cold weather in Hawaii which could explain it.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Feb 23, 2026, 08:04 AMRuiz didn't get on base Friday that I recall but he hit the ball really hard twice. One fly ball to the wall and one piss missile line out to LF. I suspect that Stewart's performance yesterday earned him more at bats, which may shift Ruiz to CF and Niu to the dugout.
The hope is that Souza's arm recovers enough by mid to late season that he can take over shortstop and move Brumbaugh or Pompey to the bench if they don't start hitting.
Souza is going to be fine I think. He doesn't need to be the leadoff guy...too much swing and miss, but he's going to probably end up .280 plus with double digit doubles and HRs. He's started slowly all three years...not a lot of cold weather in Hawaii which could explain it.
Good points all around.
Stewart hit well yesterday but also had several great catches and excellent reads off the bat in LF yesterday. He may very well play himself into the everyday lineup.
I'm willing to cut Pompey a bit of slack. He's done it before at a good program in a good conference. I think he's just pressing right now. Honestly, I'd rather have him in the lineup than Brumbaugh. A few years ago I declared Caleb Cali the worst batter I'd ever seen don a Razorback uniform, and he ultimately ended the season as one of our best hitters. Some guys just take a while to settle in, and I give a bit more leniency to guys who've done it before.
Niu and Brumbaugh, conversely, are liabilities at the plate. I don't feel good about our chances if both are everyday players.
Souza coming back to the field would free up a DH spot and give us a bit more flexibility.
Lineup versus the Injuns.
Of note: Souza to 3B, Pompey to SS, Willis to DH, Brumbaugh to the bench.
https://x.com/RazorbackBSB/status/2026386649479815331/photo/1
We are up 1-0. Bottom of the first, 2 outs. Not sure how we scored as I just turned it on.
Edit: Nui with the HR to left. Hogs up 1-0 after 1.
Top of the second. Lee on the bump.
Griffis grounds out sharply to second. 1 down.
Howsworth homers to left. 1-1.
Jumper singles to left.
Campbell up singles to right. Runners at the corners. 1 out.
Torres singles to left. Run scores. 2-1 Wolfs. Runners at first and sedond.
Amundson is HBP. Bases loaded.
Quiller with a grand slam to left. Red Wolves up 6-1. 1 out.
Walton flies out to right. 2 away.
Engskov goes down swinging. :sitdown:
Hogs down 6-1 mid second.
Bottom of the second. Another mid week shit show so far.
Aloy singles to left.
Robinett walks. Runners at first and second, no outs.
Pompey goes down swinging ugly. 1 away.
Stewart goes down swinging. 2 away.
Willis walks. Bases loaded. 2 outs.
Niu runs the count full. Singles to left. The throw goes to third before a run scores. As usual, we shit the bed with RISP. One run scores but out at third before the second run scores. Willis gets scolded for trying to take third as he goes to the dugout.
6-2 them after 2.
New pitcher please.
Top of the third. McGuire pitching.
First up flies out to second. 1 down.
Houseworth flies to right. Aloy slips down but makes a circus catch. 2 away.
Jumper homers to left. 7-2 Arkansas State.
Campbell singles to right.
Torres goes down swinging. :sitdown:
State leads 7-2 mid three.
Bottom of the third. Foss in to pitch.
Sousa singles to left.
Helfrick hits into a 6-4-3 DP. 2 away.
Kozeal runs the count full. Walks.
Aloy goes down swinging.
7-2 not us after 3.
We shouldn't play ASU at all, but we really shouldn't play ASU this early in the season.
Top of the fourth.
Amundson grounds out to third. 1 away.
Quiller goes down swinging. :sitdown: 2 away.
Walton homers to right. 8-2. We are serving up home runs. They may run rule us.
Engskov goes down looking at ball 4.
8-2 them mid 4.
Top of the fourth.
Robinett flies out to center.
Pompey goes down swinging ugly again. 2 away.
Stewart HOMERS TO FOGHORNS! 8-3.
Willis grounds out to third.
Hogs down 8-3 after 4.
Top of the fifth. Mcelvain in to pitch.
Griffis runs the count full. Goes down swinging. :sitdown:
Houseworth goes down swinging. :sitdown:
Jumper flies out to short.
8-3 Wolves mid 5.
Bottom of the fifth.
Niu goes down looking.
Souza grounds out to second. 2 away.
Helfrick just misses a HR, foul to left. Walks.
Kozeal grounds out to first.
8-3 after 5
Top of the sixth.
Campbell grounds out to short.
Torres walks.
Amundson takes a strike . Runner steals second. Grounds out on a nice play by Souza. 2 away.
Quiller grounds out to second.
8-3 mid 6.
Is this their world series?
I said this during the Xavier series, but it feels like we're hitting a shitload of ground balls this year.
Bottom of the sixth. Garrison in to pitch.
Aloy grounds out to first.
Robinett grounds out to short.
Pompey grounds out to first. Pompey has looked like shit at the plate.
8-3 after 6
Top of the seventh. Dossett in to pitch.
Walton flies out to center.
Enskov line spit to first.
Griffis singles to right.
Houseworth flies to left. Stewart heads the wrong way and the ball slices away from him. Run scores. Runner at second. 9-3.
Jumper homers to left. 11-3. We are about 1 injury away from one of our starters to be a totally shit team. I don't see anyone able to take over if that happens.
Campbell goes down swinging.
11-3 not us mid 7.
How do you miss a ball 10ft to your right when it was hit 10ft to your left?
Well, that should about do it.
We are not the best team in our state. Burn it down!
My expectations have been tempered.
Bottom of the seventh.
Stewart grounds out 1-3.
Willis grounds out 1-3.
Niu goes down looking.
11-3 after 7.
I hate our stats people. I dont give a shit what our batter batted last season. Show me this years stats when they come up to bat.
Well that was bullshit. Ball was low.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Feb 24, 2026, 05:14 PMI hate our stats people. I dont give a shit what our batter batted last season. Show me this years stats when they come up to bat.
Same. Hell with last year.
Top of the eighth. Cornelison in to pitch.
Torres walks.
Amundson flies out to right center. Runner holds.
Quiller singles to left. Runners at first and second. 1 out.
Walton goes down looking. :sitdown: 2 away.
Enskov grounds to short. The throw pulls Robinett off the bag. Runner safe. Bases loaded.
Griffis takes a ball. Wild pitch gets away from Helfrick. Run scores and runners advance. 12-3. Griffis walks. Bases loaded.
Houseworth flies out to short center.
12-3 Wolves mid 8.
Bottom of the eighth. Throw in the towel!
Souza goes down swinging. :sitdown: I think I will start using this for us.
Helfrick goes down swinging. :sitdown:
Kozeal bounces one off the glove of the first baseman, but he recovers and makes the out.
12-3 after 8
Top of the ninth.
Jumper goes down swinging. :sitdown:
Campbell singles to left. Can we hire State's hitting coach?
Next up hits into a 6-4-3 DP.
12-3 mid 9
I say again, we are hitting a shitload of ground balls this year.
Is there no happy medium with Nate? It's either launch angle swing for the fences bullshit or soft rollover grounders to the corners.
Bottom of the ninth.
Aloy grounds out to first.
Robinett grounds out to short. 2 away. We are letting a Sun Belt team kick our asses.
Pompey singles to the wall in right.
Stewart takes a strike. Pompey takes second. Stewart singles to right, Pompey scores. 12-4.
Willis takes a ball. Stewart takes second. Flies out to second.
Hogs shit the bed and lose 12-4.
Quote from: Son of Spam on Feb 24, 2026, 05:04 PMWe are about 1 injury away from one of our starters to be a totally shit team. I don't see anyone able to take over if that happens.
Hard agree.
This team is not good on the whole.
Helfrick, Kozeal, or Kuhio go down and we're a .500 team.
Don't look now but a rally is brewing.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Feb 24, 2026, 05:45 PMDon't look now but a rally is brewing.
Update: We didn't rally.
Couldn't we have lost 12-4 to UALR instead?
https://x.com/NCAABaseball/status/2026412188030632429?s=20
Quote from: Son of Spam on Feb 24, 2026, 05:13 PMMy expectations have been tempered.
Seems like we say that every year but then we make it to Omaha anyhow...
Quote from: Son of Spam on Feb 24, 2026, 05:44 PMBottom of the ninth.
Aloy grounds out to first.
Robinett grounds out to short. 2 away. We are letting a Sun Belt team kick our asses.
Pompey singles to the wall in right.
Stewart takes a strike. Pompey takes second. Stewart singles to right, Pompey scores. 12-4.
Willis takes a ball. Stewart takes second. Flies out to second.
Hogs shit the bed and lose 12-4.
.
Thank God I didn't take the under 13.
They're(we're) shitty.
Quote from: Son of Spam on Feb 24, 2026, 05:04 PMHouseworth flies to left. Stewart heads the wrong way and the ball slices away from him. Run scores. Runner at second.
But did you see his hairdo? I don't want to see him play until he gets a damn haircut.
Well that was embarrassing.
We apparently are not good.
Quote from: wmr on Feb 24, 2026, 10:08 PMWell that was embarrassing.
We apparently are not good.
You know we can never have 2 sports good at the same time. The universe will not allow it.
It's always Koolaid- no sugar; ham -no burger; peanut butter- no jelly.
What's the other sport we are good at? Girls softball?
Last few years has taught me to temper expectations. For all the fireworks those teams provided offensively, they shit the bed when it counted. Maybe this team will be the opposite.
Commentary you can only find on woopig: we need to win today.
Well, that sucked. Not to minimize it, but it was a rough day for ranked teams playing in-state schools. Four of the top six teams had such a defeat.
#1 UCLA lost 4-3 to San Diego State.
#2 LSU lost 7-6 to McNeese.
#5 Georgia Tech fell 9-4 to Georgia State
shit happens, move on to today's game.
We seem to be at that "swing as hard as you can" mindset again this year. We must lead the league in 0-2 counts. It is either feast or famine. If we lose a starting pitcher, we will probably be toast. And it is a long season.
Quote from: Son of Spam on Feb 25, 2026, 01:18 PMWe seem to be at that "swing as hard as you can" mindset again this year. We must lead the league in 0-2 counts. It is either feast or famine. If we lose a starting pitcher, we will probably be toast. And it is a long season.
still trying to figure out how pompey hit .348 last year and in 8 month's time he looks like me out there trying to get a hit. that level of great to suck without losing a limb is impressive.
Quote from: BASS on Feb 25, 2026, 01:58 PMstill trying to figure out how pompey hit .348 last year and in 8 month's time he looks like me out there trying to get a hit. that level of great to suck without losing a limb is impressive.
He had some ugly swings on strikeouts yesterday.
Pompey needs to stop making me look like an idiot (I do a good enough job of that myself).
I'm the dumbass who keeps saying "he's done it before, he'll find it, just needs to settle in" and then he goes out there and just hacks.
I think his issue is between the ears right now.
Given how badly Brumbaugh has been, it feels like DVH's plan is just to let Pompey try to hit his way out of it à la Caleb Cali a few years ago. We'll see.
https://x.com/razorbackbsb/status/2026749038440141160?s=46 (https://x.com/razorbackbsb/status/2026749038440141160?s=46)
Brumbaugh back in the lineup, Niu leading off.
DVH going full 1919 White Sox?
Quote from: Feral on Feb 25, 2026, 02:44 PMhttps://x.com/razorbackbsb/status/2026749038440141160?s=46 (https://x.com/razorbackbsb/status/2026749038440141160?s=46)
Brumbaugh back in the lineup, Niu leading off.
DVH going full 1919 White Sox?
I kind of like Stewart as DH. Our OF seems to need some work. I know the wind was bad yesterday, but Aloy lucked out on a catch in right and Stewart overran or misjudged one in left.
Updated slash stats after the UTA series. TL;DR - the top half of our lineup is hitting well, but we're getting absolutely hammered by the bottom of the order. I included some of the bench players for full frame of reference.
Player — BA / OBP / SLG
Kuhio Aloy — .385 / .415 / .667
Camden Kozeal — .381 / .490 / .905
Damian Ruiz — .357 / .514 / .357
Zack Stewart — .353 / .400 / .882
Reese Robinett — .333 / .391 / .452
Ryder Helfrick — .326 / .463 / .698
Carter Rutenbar — .286 / .444 / .286
Maika Niu — .255 / .294 / .468
Alexander Peck — .250 / .250 / .250
Christian Turner — .231 / .375 / .231
Nolan Souza — .182 / .234 / .250
TJ Pompey — .176 / .237 / .206
Carson Brumbaugh — .162 / .200 / .216
Quote from: Feral on Mar 03, 2026, 06:00 AMUpdated slash stats after the UTA series. TL;DR - the top half of our lineup is hitting well, but we're getting absolutely hammered by the bottom of the order. I included some of the bench players for full frame of reference.
Player — BA / OBP / SLG
Kuhio Aloy — .385 / .415 / .667
Camden Kozeal — .381 / .490 / .905
Damian Ruiz — .357 / .514 / .357
Zack Stewart — .353 / .400 / .882
Reese Robinett — .333 / .391 / .452
Ryder Helfrick — .326 / .463 / .698
Carter Rutenbar — .286 / .444 / .286
Maika Niu — .255 / .294 / .468
Alexander Peck — .250 / .250 / .250
Christian Turner — .231 / .375 / .231
Nolan Souza — .182 / .234 / .250
TJ Pompey — .176 / .237 / .206
Carson Brumbaugh — .162 / .200 / .216
Niu showed some signs of life Saturday and Sunday. Maybe he's about to get going.
Brumbaugh looked good Sunday. Let's hope that isn't fools gold. He looked like all he needed was a boost of confidence. Maybe that's it.
I'd love to see more SLG out of Robinette, but I'm afraid he is what his stats say at this point. Ben McLaughlin 2.0 wouldn't be a bad thing as long as others take up the power slack.
Stewart needs to play until his bat proves he can't do it. People who watched fall and spring scrimmages said he looked overmatched. We talkin' bout practice?
We really need one of Souza or Pompey to start hitting somewhere close to their potential. That could be the hinge point between really good offense and mediocrity.
I'm cautiously optimistic that Brumbaugh found it this past weekend.
He was able to work a walk and then legged out an infield single on Saturday, and then hit 2 doubles on Sunday. Sometimes you just need that first one to get going. We'll see.
To your point, I think Stewart has hit himself into the lineup until he swings himself out of it. His power outweighs his deficiency in the field (famous last words).
It probably sounds insane, but I'm a bit more confident overall in Pompey than Souza. He's done it before at a high level. Like Brumbaugh, he just needs to break out of his slump, but time is running out and you don't want a guy to still be struggling that badly when SEC pitching rolls into town. It'll be interesting to see if DVH gives Pompey a shot in the lineup tonight.
I think we gave Pompey a shitload of money too. He's a major disappointment thus far to put it mildly.
On the flip side, Kozeal has been incredible. He and Helfrick will have to carry us all year.
Game 1 against Stetson has been moved up due to severe weather. It's going to be pretty bad, so I wouldn't be surprised if they push it and do a double header tomorrow.
https://x.com/razorbackbsb/status/2029580253727723537?s=46 (https://x.com/razorbackbsb/status/2029580253727723537?s=46)
Why would this game not be televised?
Just checked ESPN. Hogs up 4-0 after 2.
RBIs off a double from Kozeal and singles from Niu, Aloy, and Pompey (!).
I don't see the game listed on the ESPN app since it was moved up. Is there a trick to finding it?
Quote from: Hizog on Mar 06, 2026, 02:40 PMI don't see the game listed on the ESPN app since it was moved up. Is there a trick to finding it?
No tv of any kind today
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Mar 06, 2026, 02:53 PMNo tv of any kind today
Thanks. I missed that above.
App shows we're up 7-0 in the 6th
Quote from: olive_branch_hog on Mar 06, 2026, 01:13 PMWhy would this game not be televised?
The explanation was that we only have the ability to produce/televise two athletic events simultaneously. Because of the time change, baseball would compete with Softball and Gymnastics and both of those events are against a conference opponent, therefore Baseball would not be televised.
Won 7-1
Not the best game we've played.
Left a shitload of runners on base, committed 3 errors, and didn't piss a drop after the 5th.
Kozeal is vastly underrated. One of the best bats we've had in a lineup.
12-1 with one out in the 6th, looks like we are going to run rule em.
Down 4-1 to Stetson entering the 8th.
6-10 Stetson with their wins over North Dakota State, Virginia, Monmouth, Fordham, and Arkansas.
1-4 loss for us after 7-1 and 13-1 series wins.
Still concerned about our hitting but take 3 out of 4 from them and that'll be ok.
Scored 1 run after first 3 Hog batters, then go next 33 plate appearances without a run.
1 for 16 with runners on for the day
Brumbaugh needs to sit permanently. If the kid isn't ready for Stetson, how is he going to do against the SEC?
Even before today's loss this series didn't exactly instill a lot of confidence in our offense. We plated a ton of charity runs due to free base runners, bad fielding, and infield hits. Outside of Kozeal who is a doubles machine, we can't get XBHs.
Brumbaugh played like shit and committed 2 errors today to go along with a stinker at the plate.
And I've been saying it all season, but we are hitting way too many fucking ground balls this year. Even our base hits this series in many cases have been high choppers.
Yep. Our good teams grinded out Ws on days like today. Pitching will allow us to compete but I don't have much faith in this lineup.
We are committing too many errors and our fielding percentage must be way down. Leaving a LOT of RISP. Brumbaugh can't hit.
Quote from: Son of Spam on Mar 08, 2026, 05:08 PMWe are committing too many errors and our fielding percentage must be way down. Leaving a LOT of RISP. Brumbaugh can't hit.
The entire left side of the infield is killing us. There are no good options between the guys we've platooned there.
Pompey (.205), Souza (.192), and Brumbaugh (.156) are the worst hitters on the team. Yet they're essentially our only options at 3rd and short.
It's crazy how much a dropoff there is from 6 to 7 in our lineup. Case in point, Robinett was hitting well under .300 until this weekend, and he's at .291. After that, Pompey is next at .205.
Stetson figured out Big Tuna's slow sweeping curve yesterday. Hit 2 HRs off of him by waiting on it. That was their only runs and as usual, we scored 1 and then nothing.
Quote from: Son of Spam on Mar 09, 2026, 11:36 AMStetson figured out Big Tuna's slow sweeping curve yesterday. Hit 2 HRs off of him by waiting on it. That was their only runs and as usual, we scored 1 and then nothing.
Fisher's kind of a left-handed McEntire. When he's hitting his spots he looks elite. If he's not, it's batting practice time.
1 for 16 with RISP yesterday.
Top of the first and we are down 4-0 with no outs.
Today's start is, well, not optimal.
Already a pitching change. Watching other hitters of teams we have played tells you all you need to know about our hitting coach.
That's about as quick of a hook as you're gonna see.
Pompey at SS today. Brumbaugh's non hitting ass on the bench.
Jeebus
Lead made on and shit the bed. Our MO.
6 runs shouldnt be enough to win on the 4th game of a series against Stetson. We'll see if Hogs' bats can answer.
We must have some really crappy hitters at short and third if Brumbaugh and Pompey are all we have.
Any chance we can convince Israel that Stetson is hiding the Mossad/Epstein files in their dugout?
Is it too much to ask our hitters to get a run off this 7.00+ ERA lefty
Quote from: Cardiac Hog on Mar 09, 2026, 02:13 PMIs it too much to ask our hitters to get a run off this 7.00+ ERA lefty
That looks to be the case.
We have only stranded 7 through 7 innings today.
Pompey finishes 0-4 with 4 strikeouts.
It's not lost on me that he took Kendall Diggs' old number. Both are guess hitters who just swing wildly at low and away.
I just watched Pompey go down swinging at 3 pitches low and away. Like Brady Slavens, I wouldn't pitch him anything else.
Don't make any June travel plans on account of this lineup. A team with a left side platoon comprised of Souza, Brumbaugh and Pompey isn't going anywhere.
Never thought I'd miss John Bolton at short.
Quote from: Barton Fink on Mar 09, 2026, 02:39 PMNever thought I'd miss John Bolton at short.
I used to rue the day when we had 2 automatic outs at the bottom of our lineup with John Bolton and Parker Rowland.
Now we have 3.
Down 6-4 going into the 9th, against Stetson. We've won 34 straight non-conference series at home going back to 2014. That's in trouble. Time to change he narrative.
How many times have our hitters started 0-2? Then swing at something over their head or in the ground or watch one right over their plate?
Quote from: Son of Spam on Mar 09, 2026, 02:43 PMHow many times have our hitters started 0-2? Then swing at something over their head or in the ground or watch one right over their plate?
I hate Nate's plate approach so much.
We get into so many disadvantage counts because of it.
I think it also causes guys to press for that reason.
Surely we have someone who could play SS or third that can hit better than Pompey. Give someone else a chance.
We're getting shut down by a freshman leftie who's thrown 6 scoreless.
I'm really starting to hate this team.
Got the walk-off at the plate
When Souza is up, I would put my left and center fielder near left center field. He hits it in that gap every time.
3-0 and the pitch called for a strike was in West Fork.
Should have been full bases.
Clutch, we are not.
How many times have we had the lead hitter on and leave him stranded at first?
Death, taxes, and the Hogs getting shutdown by a couple of nobodies throwing 85 mph fastballs.
It's okay, we can do a season the hard way. Just keep our shit together enough to make the post season.
This doesn't sound good.
https://x.com/i/status/2031152088500031849 (https://x.com/i/status/2031152088500031849)
What's he talking about? What's "all the things that went on"? It sounds like off field not on field.
2018 broke him.
yeah, i think it's obvious he's speaking to off the field stuff.
maybe their coachability and approach to the game of some of these guys.
Issues are 100% coaching. Dave recruited them. Nate turned them into shitty hitters.
Quote from: GeoHogsGeo on Mar 09, 2026, 07:24 PM2018 broke him.
It is sad that Shaddy didn't catch that ball. I'll for ver feel bad for Dave.
Quote from: Barton Fink on Mar 09, 2026, 07:04 PMThis doesn't sound good.
https://x.com/i/status/2031152088500031849 (https://x.com/i/status/2031152088500031849)
I get the feeling DVH really dislikes this team.
Between this comment and the others he's made earlier this season about some guys "having a seat with me" and his comments after UTA about how we needed to get our heads out of our asses with MSU coming in (what was then) 2 weeks.
Love DVH but this may just be a shitty job of roster construction.
Sure seems that way. I thought it was odd for him to trot out 4 freshmen in Arlington as well. He's voiced his displeasure several times already which is very uncharacteristic of him.
Anyone see us winning a game this weekend against Mistake?
Quote from: Son of Spam on Mar 12, 2026, 06:05 PMAnyone see us winning a game this weekend against Mistake?
One out of three.
Quote from: Son of Spam on Mar 12, 2026, 06:05 PMAnyone see us winning a game this weekend against Mistake?
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I'm worried this team won't make a regional at this point. Hopefully they turn it around but coach isn't inspiring much confidence.
Quote from: Borenutz on Mar 12, 2026, 08:38 PMI'm worried this team won't make a regional at this point. Hopefully they turn it around but coach isn't inspiring much confidence.
Our pitching should be good enough to get us to a regional. And as badly as this team has hit it's been much better offensively than two years ago.
https://x.com/bymattjones/status/2032577891167310188
This should be interesting.
Jesus Christ
Take the stupid fucking sunglasses off and wipe off that fucking black paint. You don't need it in right field.
That is inexcusable at this level, pull his ass NOW or DH him, but that is embarrassing bad news bears bullshit
Looked like our bigs vs Alabama basketball.
Judas
Quote from: Barton Fink on Mar 13, 2026, 06:07 PMJesus Christ
10 extra pitches Gack didn't need to throw
How in Norm's name does Baum-Walker not have cupholders in 2026?
its not baseball season if mongoose isn't bitching about cupholders at baum-walker
We scored our 1st inning run.
Time for the bats to go quiet for the rest of the game.
Quote from: Feral on Mar 13, 2026, 06:30 PMWe scored our 1st inning run.
Time for the bats to go quiet for the rest of the game.
It's becoming a staple.
Quote from: BASS on Mar 13, 2026, 06:25 PMits not baseball season if mongoose isn't bitching about cupholders at baum-walker
Having someone kick over your $14 beer can be prevented and should be. Softball has them.
I'm more surprised that Souza hasn't homered yet than I am his BA.
We gotta get Aloy back to DH.
Bullet = dodged
Crushed
stewart? stewart? stewart?
I like Stewart. He's a hitter.
Stewart gives off Harrison Bader vibes
https://www.theplayerstribune.com/posts/harrison-bader-goodbye-st-louis-cardinals-baseball-mlb
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are you fucking shitting me?
Of course
For fucks sake.
Well, shit
F U BleedinRed!!
It would be funny if it didn't hurt.
that'll do pig!
Holy shit!
FUCK YEAH!!!
Fuck yeah!
Holy shit!
BleedinRed, You Magnificent Bastard!!!!
Hell yea! Likely hero, Pompey.
Baseball game lasts until 9 and you can still make it home in time for the basketball game
Pompey of all people. Hopefully this gets him going.
Quote from: Cardiac Hog on Mar 13, 2026, 08:55 PMBleedinRed, You Magnificent Bastard!!!!
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Quote from: Rocky Mountain Hog on Mar 13, 2026, 08:49 PMIt would be funny if it didn't hurt.
It didn't hurt for long!
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you miyagi'd us
As soon as I posted that I thought to myself "Self, this ends badly for you". Sometimes things work out.
Maybe we're not completely awful. We just beat the #3 team in the nation. Should have done it in regulation but the very next batter after they tied it in the top of the 9th is a ballsy response.
It hasn't been game 1 of a series that worries me yet.
Double header tomorrow
So tonight, Arkansas State beat #7 Southern Miss, and UT Arlington beat #24 UTSA.
Two otherwise bad losses aren't looking so bad.
Quote from: Feral on Mar 14, 2026, 12:57 AMSo tonight, Arkansas State beat #7 Southern Miss, and UT Arlington beat #24 UTSA.
Two otherwise bad losses aren't looking so bad.
UTA beat TCU earlier in the year too.
None of those are world beaters but they aren't complete ass either.
Our three tickets are available for the second game today. No charge. I've offered them elsewhere as well.
First DM gets them.
Wish I could make it!
Tickets are claimed.
https://x.com/mgrissom/status/2032692437890769029?s=20
https://x.com/razorbackbsb/status/2032864406099370129?s=46 (https://x.com/razorbackbsb/status/2032864406099370129?s=46)
Pompey at 3rd, Robinett back to 1st, Souza at 2nd, Kozeal remains at SS.
Bottom 1st
Valincius (WHP) on the bump for State.
Ruiz leads off. Goes down looking. Checked swing but it didn't matter because it hit the zone.
Kozeal up next. Flies out to short CF. 2 outs.
Helfrick up next. Doubles to the wall in LCF.
Niu up next. Grounds out to 3B.
0-0 after 1
Top 2nd
Dietz on the mound for the Hogs.
Stallman leads off for MSU. Goes down swinging. :sitdown:
Woodson up next. Goes down looking. :sitdown:
Valincius up next. Flies out to LF.
0-0 mid 2nd
Bottom 2nd
Stewart leads off. Goes down swinging.
Aloy up next. Grounds out to 2B.2 outs
Robinett up next. Grounds out to short. Still hitting way too many grounders.
0-0 after 2
Top 3rd
Wyers leads off for State. Pops out to short.
Milewski up next. Goes down swinging :sitdown: 2 away
Chance up next. Walks.
Teel up next. Runs count full. Walks on strike 4. Runners on 1st and 2nd.
Reese up next. Homers to LF. Fuck this ump - called strike 3 a ball. 3-0 State.
Sullivan up next. Strikes out swinging. Fuck this ump.
3-0 State mid 3rd
Quote from: Feral on Mar 14, 2026, 01:28 PMTop 3rd
Wyers leads off for State. Pops out to short.
Milewski up next. Goes down swinging :sitdown: 2 away
Chance up next. Walks.
Teel up next. Runs count full. Walks on strike 4. Runners on 1st and 2nd.
Reese up next. Homers to LF. Fuck this ump - called strike 3 a ball. 3-0 State.
Sullivan up next.
Commentators talking about 2 out walks like both hitters shouldn't have been sitting down on strikes. Fuck them and the ump.
Bottom 3rd
Pompey leads off. Ump calls a strike way outside. Goes down swinging.
Souza next. Goes down swinging ugly.
Ruiz up next. Grounds out to the pitcher. Bats suck again today.
3-0 State after 3
Just lost at the plate.
Ump sucks
...edit. ...and he throws like a pussy
Top 4th
Stallman leads off. Flies out to CF.
Woodson up next. Flies out to RF.
Valincius up next. Goes down looking. :sitdown:
3-0 State mid 4th
Bottom 4th
Kozeal leads off. Runs count full. Walks.
Helfrick up next. Flies out to the track in LCF (looked gone off the bat but the wind kept it in).
Niu up next. Pitcher throws to first 49572049 times. Grounds out to 3rd. Kozeal advances to 2nd. 2 outs.
Stewart up next. Grounds out to short. Hogs go to 0-11 with RISP on the weekend.
Still hitting too many grounders!
3-0 State after 4
Quote from: Feral on Mar 14, 2026, 01:28 PMTop 3rd
Wyers leads off for State. Pops out to short.
Milewski up next. Goes down swinging :sitdown: 2 away
Chance up next. Walks.
Teel up next. Runs count full. Walks on strike 4. Runners on 1st and 2nd.
Reese up next. Homers to LF. Fuck this ump - called strike 3 a ball. 3-0 State.
Sullivan up next. Strikes out swinging. Fuck this ump.
3-0 State mid 3rd
All three of those runs belong to the ump. Fuck that guy.
Top 5th
Wyers leads off. Goes down swinging :sitdown:
Milewski up next. Ump calls a 1-2 pitch right down the middle a ball. Grounds out hard to 3B (great stretch by Robinett and great effort to get back on the bag).
Chance up next. Singles on an infield chopper up the middle.
Lineup flips - Teel up next. Singles to RF.
Reese up next. Doubles off the wall in RF, 2 runs score. 5-0 State. Reese is responsible for all 5 RBI.
Sullivan up next. Reese takes 3rd on a wild pitch. Runs the count full. Walks. Get Dietz out of there.
DVH to the mound.
Tate McGuire in to pitch.
Stallman up next. Sullivan takes 2nd on defensive indifference. Runners at 2nd and 3rd. Grounds out hard to 1B.
5-0 State mid 5th.
All 5 of State's runs have come off of Reese's bat, and all 5 have come with 2 outs and 2 on.
I've noticed something about MSU vs. us offensively.
We're hitting a lot of choppers and weak ground balls, meanwhile their ground balls are lasers. Even their groundouts have been on hard hit balls.
Bottom 5th
Valincius (WHP) still on the mound for State.
Aloy leads off. SHOCKER -- another groundout. Aloy seems to be hitting grounders more than most in our lineup.
Robinett up next. ANOTHER FUCKING SOFT GROUNDOUT.
Pompey up next. Go ahead and pencil in a K or a groundout. Whatever. In shocking turn of events, singles to LF.
Souza up next. Quickly goes 0-2. Goes down swinging ugly at a pitch in the dirt and away. Shocker!
5-0 State after 5
Top 6th
Woodson leads off. Singles to RF. We don't have a chance in this one.
Valincius up next. Goes down swinging :sitdown: 1 out
Wyers up. Grounds out to short. Woodson takes 2nd. 2 outs.
Milewski up next. Singles to LF, run scores. 6-0 MSU. Must be nice to be able to hit the baseball with RISP.
Chance up next. Grounds out to short.
6-0 MSU mid 6th
All 6 of MSU's runs have come with 2 outs.
Must be nice to be able to get a clutch hit, or hit the baseball with RISP.
Meanwhile we're 0-11 with RISP this weekend.
Bottom 6th
Ruiz leads off. Walks on 4 pitches.
Kozeal up next. Goes down swinging ugly.
Helfrick up next. Fles out to the track in RF.
Niu up next. Grounds out softly up the middle.
6-0 MSU after 6
Top 7th
Teel leads off. Walks.
Reese up next. He's killed us today. Grounds into a 6-4-3 double play.
Sullivan up next. Pops out to Helfrick.
6-0 MSU to the stretch
Bottom 7th
Stewart leads off. Lines out to 1B.
Aloy up next. Shocker, another groundout. In a lineup that hits a shitload of grounders, Kuhio seems to lead the pack. Even the announcers are talking about how we're hitting a ton of grounders this year.
Robinett up next. Goes down swinging.
Valincius has mowed through our lineup today.
6-0 MSU after 7
Top 8th
Stallman leads off. Hits one way down the line that barely lands foul. Singles to RF.
Woodson up next. Stallman steals 2nd because Souza drops the pickoff throw. Walks on a pitch right down the middle. Runners at 2nd and 3rd.
Valincius up next. Singles on an absolutely perfect bunt up the 3rd base line. Bases loaded, no outs.
Wyers up. Grounds into a 6-4-3 double play, run scores from 3rd, Woodson takes 3rd. 7-0 MSU.
Milewski up next. Goes down swinging.
7-0 MSU mid 8th
Announcers just said we're 15th in the SEC in OPS.
Yet Nate continues to coach here.
Bottom 8th
Pompey leads off. Runs count full. Triples off the wall in RCF.
Souza up next. Singles down the LF line, Pompey scores. 7-1 MSU.
Ruiz up next. Goes down looking.
Kozeal up next. Flies out to CF.
Helfrick up. Doubles off the top of the wall in LCF, Souza scores. 7-2 MSU. Looked gone off the bat, no clue how that stayed in.
Niu up. Goes down swinging.
7-2 MSU after 8
Top 9th
Cooper Dossett in to pitch.
Chance leads off. Walks.
Teel up next. Teel strikes out and Chance gets thrown out by Helfrick trying to 2nd. 2 down
Reese up next. Grounds out to our Reese.
7-2 MSU to the last of the 9th
Bottom 9th
Stewart leads off. Another groundout.
Aloy up next. Pencil in a groundout. Singles on a grounder to the left side (one finally found a hole!).
Robinett up. Aloy steals 2nd. Goes down swinging.
Pompey up next. Goes down looking.
Hogs lose 7-2
Norm Night is in 13 days. Still can't buy hats, shirts, jerseys, anything with that design. Sad.
Pitching already letting us down down early in the rubber match.
Hogs down 2-0 in the top of the 2nd.
ETA - make that 3-0. Fisher getting shelled
No PBP from me for game 2 of the DH today.
11 pitch inning for Moo State.
Baseball refs telling basketball refs to hold their beer
Flipped back over. Bottom 3rd, we have Helfrick at the plate with runners on 2 and 3 and 2 outs. He swings at a low and away pitch but the catcher missed it, letting the runner score from 3rd.
3-1 Mississippi State.
Catcher misses another pitch and lets Ruiz (I think) score from home.
3-2 Mississippi State after 3.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Mar 14, 2026, 05:36 PMBaseball refs telling basketball refs to hold their beer
Was just going to comment how bad officials in every sport are. They definitely are getting worse as the years go by.
DVH giving them the business after they gave us the business.
We scored 2 because their catcher forgot how to catch a baseball.
This team seems completely incapable of getting the big hit, the big inning, or manufacturing any runs outside of opponents giving us free base runners and mistakes.
Runner on 3rd and Kozeal watches the first two strikes.
Ok, so the second strike shouldn't have been called, but it's already established that this ump sucks penis.
Doesn't matter, he walked on 4 straight balls. Helfrick up with runners on 1st and 3rd. Pitching change time soon for Moo State.
RBI single to left for Helfrick.
3-3.
Jesus Christ, Aloy.
Bases loaded and Kuhio just flails wildly at 3 straight pitches. Strike 3 was a foot off the plate.
Outside of Pompey, I'm not sure there's a player I trust less in that situation than Aloy. He just presses with RISP.
3-2 count and Pompey goes down on an ugly check swing on a dirt ball off the plate.
We have zero plate discipline.
Quote from: Feral on Mar 14, 2026, 06:51 PM3-2 count and Pompey goes down on an ugly check swing on a dirt ball off the plate.
We have zero plate discipline.
And after starting off w/ a 3-0 count.
DVH's head may explode before the end of the season.
We are the R-word.
Nate just needs more time to teach these guys. Still a chance to take the series.
Nate has the boys hitting right now!!!
One more base hit here would be nice
Well, we loaded the bases. No runs will be scored.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Mar 14, 2026, 07:49 PMWell, we loaded the bases. No runs will be scored.
Grand slam incoming
Wow. Error on third. A gift.
6-3 bottom of the eighth. 2 outs. Hogs still batting. 7-3 after a bases loaded walk.
Or that. We'll take that.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Mar 14, 2026, 07:50 PMGrand slam incoming
The curse has been broke. Grand slam incoming.
They are insisting that we win this lol
State has fell the fuck apart.
Grand slam still in play.
They went from pulling the pitchers too fast to waiting too long
I wish Stewart hadn't been pinch ran now.
Let's just get 6 more and be done
7-3 Hogs after 8.
Damn fine play by the first baseman.
We got that kind of lead that there's no way they come back from
Quote from: buff2.0 on Mar 14, 2026, 07:59 PMWe got that kind of lead that there's no way they come back from
You're playing a dangerous game my friend.
And the bed shitting begins. 2 on, no outs.
Feel like we might want a different pitcher. Make the change now.
Hogs win 7-3!
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Mar 14, 2026, 08:12 PMYou're ahead of me
There it is.
It was a good day.
Took 2 of 3. Wow. Excellent job. Very surprising.
baseball threads are the best.
I'm not shocked but did not think we'd win that series. Great job.
that was the 9th consecutive series win against miss st.
I am not sure if we won that last game or Mistake lost it. Our hitting is still suspect. Pitching is pretty good.
not fucking up is a big part of the game.
a win is a win.
Always great to get a top 5 series win.
Take care of your home series and keep your head above water in the away series, and you're usually set up well for the postseason.
I'm still very dubious about our lineup. We are hitting a shitload of ground balls, even to the point where the announcers were talking about it yesterday during the middle innings.
I've said this ad naseum this year, but we seem to make a lot of hay on errors and free base runners, similar to how we were offensively in 2023 and 2024. The difference in game 3 yesterday was that we scored 4 two out runs in different innings by virtue of a wild pitch, a passed ball, and a fielding error which allowed 2 more runs instead of ending the inning.
At a certain point, you have to hit the ball out of the infield and be able to push across runs the old fashioned way, especially down the stretch and in the postseason.
To be fair to the lineup, there were several fly balls caught on the warning track that the wind caught that would've otherwise been out. Helfrick, Kozeal, Ruiz, and (I believe) Souza all hit balls that would've been homers in any other weather.
Quote from: vegashog on Mar 15, 2026, 08:32 AMthat was the 9th consecutive series win against miss st.
Lol they're such a poverty program that wishes they could be as good as us :sarcasm:
Arkansas State won their series against #7 Southern Miss, and UT-Arlington won their series against #24 UTSA.
Those 2 losses aren't looking so bad.
We're not as good as we think we should be, and we're probably not as bad as we think we are.
This may be a year where someone peaks late to win it. Like the year OM won it.
South Carolina got swept this weekend. Paul Mainieri on life support in Columbia.
Let's go take 2 of 3 or sweep their ass and end his tenure.
Quote from: HughJasole on Mar 15, 2026, 09:46 PMSouth Carolina got swept this weekend. Paul Mainieri on life support in Columbia.
Let's go take 2 of 3 or sweep their ass and end his tenure.
SC's team OPS against their 6 power conference opponents thus far is .360. They're horrible at the plate. They may be worse than Missouri. If we don't sweep it'll be a huge disappointment.
In this conference you need the sweeps against the down teams to give yourself some buffer for dropping a series here and there.
Put it in the other three but we play UNC (University of Northern Colorado) tonight at 6:00 and tomorrow at 3:00. All on SECN+
1st hitter for UNC walks on 4 pitches. Steals second. Steals third and scores when Helfrick throws into left field. They have a runner at second, no outs. 1-0 them. And Brissey plunks the next batter.
Then a base hit to left. Run scores. 2-0 them, no outs, runners at first and second.
2-0 mid first.
Brissey is asshoe tonight
Ruiz crushes one to the HogPen in left. 2-1. Kozeal is HBP.
2-2 after 1.
Bats quiet tonight (shocker). As usual, we've made hay on free base runners.
Aside from Ruiz's solo homer, we've played runs via groundout, walk, walk, walk.
We're lucky to be up in this one. Oir bats tonight are again, uninspiring.
We've hit into 2 or 3 inning ending double plays tonight.
I've harped on this all season, but we are hitting a shitload of ground balls this year and it's frustrating the hell out of me. I haven't looked at the data, but I would assume we're way up on GIDPs as well due to that (I know I've seen my fair share).
It's one thing to put the ball in play, but when you can't hit the ball out of the infield it's very concerning.
We've definitely hit into more than we've turned.
We don't hit for power and we don't hit in clutch situations. I'm hoping everyone gets hot at the same time around June. Wishful thinking eh?
Quote from: Barton Fink on Mar 17, 2026, 08:36 PMWe've definitely hit into more than we've turned.
We don't hit for power and we don't hit in clutch situations. I'm hoping everyone gets hot at the same time around June. Wishful thinking eh?
That's the main issue. Our power numbers are way down.
The most damning stat is slugging %.
We're only slugging .452 as a team this year, and we've mostly played a weak OOC schedule (which usually inflates your power numbers). Compare that to last year when we slugged .547 for the entire season, which includes the SEC games and Omaha.
I have three free tickets for today's game if anyone wants them. Section 100, Row T. Hit me up.
Hogs won 9-4 today.
Hogs vs South Carolina tonight at 6:00PM, tomorrow at 3:00, and Sunday at 12:30, all on SECN+. Games are AT South Carolina.
Quote from: Son of Spam on Mar 20, 2026, 09:26 AMHogs vs South Carolina tonight at 6:00PM, tomorrow at 3:00, and Sunday at 12:30, all on SECN+. Games are AT South Carolina.
Anything less than a sweep would be a huge disappointment.
South Carolina is horrid this year, and Manieri is self-imploding.
4-0 Hogs in the first on a Nui HR. 1 out in the first. We are still up. 4-0 after the top of the first. SC coming to bat.
7-0 Hogs on at least 3 HRs. USC-E pitcher Gunther needs to go back to the coffee shop.
Homers by Nui, Ruiz, and Kozeal so far. Still batting in the top of the second. Hogs up 7-0 mid 2. One of these announcers is a mono tone MFer. He will put you to sleep.
Got damn what a catch!
Quote from: Barton Fink on Mar 20, 2026, 06:44 PMGot damn what a catch!
Not bad for a converted infielder.
Niu with the catch of the year so far.
Quote from: Son of Spam on Mar 20, 2026, 06:41 PMHomers by Nui, Ruiz, and Kozeal so far. Still batting in the top of the second. Hogs up 7-0 mid 2. One of these announcers is a mono tone MFer. He will put you to sleep.
That's the "I don't know why we aren't sitting slider" guy when we faced them with Kopps.
We have our own share of curses, but South Carolina has the Costello curse.
When we played them for the right to go to the finals in 2012 they were two time defending champs. Perry Costello handed them an unearned trip to the championship series, where karma did what it does and sent them home. Since then their program has been basically ass.
Notice how we never benefit from karma correcting these teams who profit from the fuckings we receive. But at least they get their dicks knocked in the dirt for taking advantage of our misery.
We're not just hitting home runs, we're hitting fucking bombs. Aloy just hit one over the trees in center field, I mean over them thar mountains.
They're about to run out of couches to fuck.
Kuhio plants one about 50 feet beyond the CF fence. 9-0 us.
Home run derby. Hogs are winning it.
I'm not sure Northern Colorado isn't as good a team as SC.
USCE baseball fall off needs to be studied.
Their first two pitchers look like they are 5' tall.
Quote from: Barton Fink on Mar 20, 2026, 06:56 PMUSCE baseball fall off needs to be studied.
Hiring re-tread Maineri sounds like something WE would do.
10-0 now. Four straight walks (one was a HBP on a 3-1 count so I'm counting it).
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Mar 20, 2026, 07:17 PM10-0 now. Four straight walks (one was a HBP on a 3-1 count so I'm counting it).
Is this their best pitchers?
14-0. Love the football scores.
Shit let's get Brumbaugh some ABs and get his confidence up.
16-0. This is an ass kicking.
Ooof
2B dropped a 2-out popup to make it 17-0.
It's literally Bad News Bears time.
I still see fans in the camera frame. I literally can't imagine staying through this as a fan.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Mar 20, 2026, 07:35 PMI still see fans in the camera frame. I literally can't imagine staying through this as a fan.
They must be there to see us hit.
May have a good beer garden.
22-4 with 2 out top 6th.
Niu has another HR.
Bases are loaded. Wear your beer hats.
Probably waste all our hits tonight and score about 4 runs tomorrow and squeak out a win.
We giving Nate a raise after tonight's performance?
Quote from: Son of Spam on Mar 20, 2026, 08:42 PMProbably waste all our hits tonight and score about 4 runs tomorrow and squeak out a win.
My fear
Quote from: Barton Fink on Mar 20, 2026, 09:07 PMMy fear
Shades of NC State.
22-6 final in 7. SC hit 3 2-run homers which would normally be problematic.
Quote from: Son of Spam on Mar 20, 2026, 08:42 PMProbably waste all our hits tonight and score about 4 runs tomorrow and squeak out a win.
Literally had the exact same thought.
2021 NC State series 2.0.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Mar 20, 2026, 09:00 PMWe giving Nate a raise after tonight's performance?
We should give Paul Mainieri a bonus.
He killed that baseball program.
Going for 2 when we were 2 touchdowns ahead was rubbing it in.
https://x.com/on3/status/2035392116445045092?s=46
He was retired for, what, three years before SC hired him? Congrats to him for getting one more bag.
looks like they are going to make the coastal carolina coach say no.
You know what that means. They're gonna play out of their mind today.
https://x.com/ByMattJones/status/2035398318235300030?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2035398318235300030%7Ctwgr%5Ecccc7472da89e30bac5908ec04460842dcde7874%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Foinkx.com%2Findex.php%3Ftopic%3D14274.300 (https://x.com/ByMattJones/status/2035398318235300030?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2035398318235300030%7Ctwgr%5Ecccc7472da89e30bac5908ec04460842dcde7874%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Foinkx.com%2Findex.php%3Ftopic%3D14274.300)
We beat 'em so bad they said, "Yep, he's got to go today." :D
As predicted, Hogs lead 1-0 after 3 1/2 innings. HR by Ruiz and Niu got robbed of a HR in the top of the fourth. Dietz is dealing, but so is their pitcher.
1-1 after 5. Only 2 hits so far. We left Ruiz on third in our half of the sixth.
To the surprise of quite literally nobody, our bats have gone ice cold.
We've seen this movie before
What the hell was that call after the review?
Shocker....we take a fucking on a challenge call at second. Double challenge, ruled the slide was bad so runner ruled out at second and first.
That was an absolutely awful call
Fantastic outing by Dietz
SC probably going to get their first SEC win off of us. Figures.
This closer for SC has a very queer pitching motion.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Mar 21, 2026, 04:56 PMThis closer for SC has a very queer pitching motion.
Booty shake. Gets the hitter's mind off the pitch.
Quote from: Pig Benis on Mar 21, 2026, 04:45 PMFantastic outing by Dietz
Dietz in line for the L unless Hogs can tie it in the top 9th.
Walk off incoming
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Mar 21, 2026, 05:10 PMWalk off incoming
We need to score before that is possible. Seems unlikely.
wow
Wow
Unbelievable
Man in scoring position. 2 away. Tie game!
Tied it without a base hit. 0-8 with runners on
Helluva bunt
Runners at first and third, no outs. Ruiz goes down swinging. Kozeal grounds out to first but a run scores. Hogs lead 3-2. 2 outs. And they intentionally walk Helfrick. Runners at first and second. Stewart flies out to short left.
Hogs lead 3-2 headed to the bottom of the tenth.
I'll take it
Good win. Way to battle back.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Mar 21, 2026, 05:10 PMWalk off incoming
Quote from: BleedinRed on Mar 21, 2026, 05:14 PMWe need to score before that is possible. Seems unlikely.
This win brought to you by Sus and Bleed.
That's a big win. We all know how hard it is to follow up a game like yesterday.
Tomorrow will be a ho hum 7-3 or something like that.
6 HRs yesterday. 5 hits today.
all you need is one more than the other guy. counts the same.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Mar 21, 2026, 05:51 PMThis win brought to you by Sus and Bleed.
:thumb_up:
We didn't do the "lose 2-3 after scoring 22 the day before"!
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Mar 21, 2026, 05:52 PMThat's a big win. We all know how hard it is to follow up a game like yesterday.
Tomorrow will be a ho hum 7-3 or something like that.
Exactly 👍🏻
Good call. Kid wouldn't have reached for it if he had dropped it in purpose.
Big Tuna getting torched again. Hogs down 3-0, bottom of the third, 1 out. Pitching change.
Beating our butts today.
Aloy's batting average is starting to take a dive.
Yikes, we might get run ruled if this continues
SC with the home run derby against us today. Down 5-0, 2 outs bottom of the fourth.
I'm really starting to dislike this team.
Beat the hell out of a terrible SC team only to turn around and barely win game 2 (we should have lost it) and then get owned in game 3.
Game 1 aside, this series was embarrassing.
Quote from: Feral on Mar 22, 2026, 01:47 PMI'm really starting to dislike this team.
Beat the hell out of a terrible SC team only to turn around and barely win game 2 (we should have lost it) and then get owned in game 3.
Game 1 aside, this series was embarrassing.
Yeah, I don't know how to take them. I don't believe for a minute that we are the number 4 or 5 team in the country. We still can't hit. (Except for the first game of this series). Good pitchers are going to shut us down.
Y'all are some miserable motherfuckers.
Quote from: Pig Benis on Mar 22, 2026, 02:07 PMY'all are some miserable motherfuckers.
Some people can't handle facts.
the fact is at worst we're going to win a series on the road.
I didn't say we were elite. However, we already won the series on the road and are going for the icing on top. That's a good thing. IDGAF how bad they are.
Baseball is a frustrating sport in general, it's not for everybody.
DVH has created such high expectations for this fanbase that every year is national championship or bust. It's going to be hard to truly enjoy a season until DVH gets that monkey of the program's back.
Quote from: Pig Benis on Mar 22, 2026, 02:15 PMI didn't say we were elite. However, we already won the series on the road and are going for the icing on top. That's a good thing. IDGAF how bad they are.
I get what you're saying but if you get a chance to sweep an SEC team on the road you need to take advantage. This game is a little bigger than just game 3 vs USCE.
The lack of clutch hitting is keeping us from winning games like this. If it continues, it will be a short postseason.
We can beat anyone with our game 1 lineup.
Quote from: Barton Fink on Mar 22, 2026, 02:35 PMI get what you're saying but if you get a chance to sweep an SEC team on the road you need to take advantage. This game is a little bigger than just game 3 vs USCE.
The lack of clutch hitting is keeping us from winning games like this. If it continues, it will be a short postseason.
I don't disagree. It's a beautiful Sunday, we're in the sweet 16, and at least have a chance at a road sweep. Those are facts.
I'm going to enjoy the day 🍻
I'm doing yard work C:-)
Quote from: Barton Fink on Mar 22, 2026, 03:00 PMI'm doing yard work C:-)
Probably why I am in a shitty mood. Busted my ass yesterday doing yard work as I stepped off of our sidewalk. Went down on the concrete and landed on a rake handle. Either bruised or cracked a couple of ribs. And skinned all to hell. 75 year old men don't bounce very well. But, fortunately, I had some leftover pain pills. Sore as hell today.
We lost game three 9-4. On to the next one!
Quote from: Son of Spam on Mar 22, 2026, 03:43 PMProbably why I am in a shitty mood. Busted my ass yesterday doing yard work as I stepped off of our sidewalk. Went down on the concrete and landed on a rake handle. Either bruised or cracked a couple of ribs. And skinned all to hell. 75 year old men don't bounce very well. But, fortunately, I had some leftover pain pills. Sore as hell today.
That does not sound like fun. I scalped and bagged 2 acres of grass. I'm not in yard work shape it seems.
I just Venmoed the guys who maintain my yard......my finger's kinda sore.
https://x.com/CleGuardPro/status/2035121549666058415?s=20
Hogs play the Central Arkansas Bears tonight at 6:00 on SECN+.
Stewart with a blast to make it 2-1 Purple Bears.
hogs blow it open, 11-2 bottom of the fifth.
That escalated quickly.
Another bomb. 14-2 now. Looks like UCA will get one more at bat and then this is done.
Another homer. 15-2.
I'm feeling good about this one.
Briscoe kid looks sharp. Albeit against UCA.
Quote from: Barton Fink on Mar 24, 2026, 08:19 PMBriscoe kid looks sharp. Albeit against UCA.
Seems like we might have used a lefty throwing 96 a little sooner.
Bullpen depth is insane this year.
Briscoe drug his junk all across the last three batters.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Mar 24, 2026, 08:29 PMBriscoe drug his junk all across the last three batters.
They still let assholes like you post on Woopig??
Quote from: Rick B. on Mar 25, 2026, 01:30 PMThey still let assholes like you post on Woopig??
What can I say? I'm a people person.
https://x.com/bymattjones/status/2036856083268927497
I believe several on here mentioned that they wanted to purchase these.
I feel like we've found our guys finally. I'd sit Aloy in favor of Rutenbar at DH. He just has way too many ABs that aren't competitive at all.
Agree. Rutenbar may not have the power but he sure makes more consistent contact.
Quote from: bogeyfree on Mar 25, 2026, 02:31 PMI feel like we've found our guys finally. I'd sit Aloy in favor of Rutenbar at DH. He just has way too many ABs that aren't competitive at all.
Agree.
Bubba hinted on the radio that Aloy's swing is screwed up at the moment. Probably why he's been hitting a shitload of high choppers to 3rd.
He also has a tendency to press badly in ABs with 2 outs, especially with RISP.
It's Norm Night.
Still can't find the jerseys or hat online. Still would buy both if I could.
This hat is pretty darn close though... https://www.rallyhouse.com/Nike-Arkansas-Razorbacks-Mens-Red-Throwback-Swoosh-Flex-Flex-Hat-342126714?variant_id=18016464
https://x.com/mdt1021/status/2037542886481223824?s=20
We cannot for the life of me, get a clutch hit with RISP. 2 on, no outs, and we shit the bed.
Arkansas softball on ESPN2. Arkansas baseball on SEC+.
Gackle struggling tonight. Maybe the Hobbs visit has settled him down.
Well, Nevermind. Walking guys left and right.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Mar 27, 2026, 06:33 PMGackle struggling tonight. Maybe the Hobbs visit has settled him down.
Nope
Walking the bases full in the second inning does count as struggling.
Maybe I should turn it back off...
Yeah. Fuck the pitching staff tonight. Geez.
Edit: we will still win.
Well, our MO. Start from behind and try to catch up. Down 3-0.
Niu with a leadoff double and we can't move him around. Still down 3-0.
That was a fast 3 outs. I thought I'd catch our at-bat in the softball game and flip back over, but Gibler is already pitching again.
Gibler looks equally awful
Shocking how bad the pitching is tonight.
These guys should apologize to Norm
We might want to retire these jerseys.
We just legitimately may not be good.
We should have lost the SC series but for a 2 out error, and a Florida team with a notoriously bad offense is up 4-0 in the early innings on us.
I'm sure someone will throw this in my face if we win, but we cannot hit with RISP. That will ultimately be this team's Achilles heel and prevent us from doing anything in June.
Kozeal is the guy to get us going I was just foolin' about
Unpopular opinion: Helfrick is average as a catcher. He lets a lot of balls get by him and is not real accurate throwing to second.
A lot of gesticulating for a questionable-at-worst pitch. Did he tell Souza to try swinging the bat now and then?
And we leave 2 more on. Down 4-0.
Florida being unranked at 20-6 while we are #4 at 19-7 seems entirely based on where we each started in preseason rankings.
Furk
Sullivan wearing batting gloves is the gayest thing I've seen tonight, and I've watched a couple innings of softball.
Pompey swings at a pitch in the dirt in the other batter's box for strike three. And, we leave 2 more on.
Helfrick gets us a couple runs on the board.
followed by 2 Ks
I can't even tardmaxx myself into being optimistic about this team or season.
Quote from: buff2.0 on Mar 27, 2026, 08:32 PMI can't even tardmaxx myself into being optimistic about this team or season.
They said earlier that several of our " big hitters" were hitting below 100 in SEC play.
Wow. Pop fly misadventures.
Things are shaping up. Starting to get a good sense of what we have!
Quote from: BleedinRed on Mar 27, 2026, 09:16 PMThings are shaping up. Starting to get a good sense of what we have!
Reminds me of the Stan heath era, we don't even have game threads.
Quote from: Borenutz on Mar 27, 2026, 09:58 PMReminds me of the Stan heath era, we don't even have game threads.
Heath would've been a good baseball coach. Low scoring was kinda his thing.
Quote from: Son of Spam on Mar 27, 2026, 08:41 PMThey said earlier that several of our " big hitters" were hitting below 100 in SEC play.
Spot on.
Our SEC hitting stats are pretty bad, and the top half of the order has really struggled against SEC pitching.
Kozeal - .192
Robinett - .160
Kuhio - .095
Stewart - .080
Our starters' ERA in conference is bad as well. Gaeckle's is 5.25, Dietz is 5.56, and Fisher is 7.71.
Gaeckle belongs in the pen.
Quote from: Boarat on Mar 28, 2026, 07:48 AMGaeckle belongs in the pen.
Yep.
Last year proved he's a
completely different pitcher out of the one versus starting.
I think the problem is that for as deep as our pen supposedly is, our rotation options are limited.
Well that was disappointing sitting through the cold last night. I expected some effort and fight since it was Norm night. Our dugout was dead from the jump.
I'm in the minority I'm sure, but I don't like the way Helfrick has called games this year - especially with Gaeckle. Now, Gabe may just not be a Friday night guy, and that's ok; but he's not pitching with any attitude at all. And Helfrick sure isn't helping.
Five position players wore a donut last night. Totally uninspired effort all around. Somebody needs to take charge. And a lot of them need to start living up to their billing. We may not deserve our ranking, but we're better than this. We have a lot of heads up asses right now.
But hey, I did get one of those sweet throwback hats. So I got that going for me.
Pitching is asshoe again today
Just turned it on in time to see Souza watch 2 straight pitches right down Broadway and then swing at strike 3 in the dirt.
That's definitely an M.O. for him, but Jesus H. our players seem to collectively have the worst plate approach in the SEC.
Guys like Souza, Kuhio, Slavens, Diggs, et al. are all the same. They'll spot you at least 1 strike, and if you get them 0-2 or 1-2 you can pretty much throw anything and anywhere you want and you've got them.
We still suck
Dave brings in Eves. Commits a balk. Gives up a hit that the left fielder fucks up and allows the tying run. Gives up a 2 run home run. Hits the next batter.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Mar 28, 2026, 02:41 PMDave brings in Eves. Commits a balk. Gives up a hit that the left fielder fucks up and allows the tying run. Gives up a 2 run home run. Hits the next batter.
I've watched DVH make hundreds of galaxy brain moves, but they all seem to be backfiring this year.
Eaves just came unglued in the course of one inning.
Sousa should get into golf. If you throw a pitch near his ankles, he is going to swing at it.
This pitcher is clowning our guys.
DVH looks like he is cussing under his breath as he walks out to yank one of our pitchers.
Sousa watches the perfect pitch go right down the middle to even the count 1-1.
I just don't get it.
8 of our last 12 runs have scored either by a wild pitch or a walk. Not a good look.
Well, I guess if you're down 3 and the tying run comes to the plate, Aloy is a good option at the plate.
I bet he takes strike one down the middle, swings at something outside and away for strike two and swings through an elevated pitch for strike three.
Had strike one and two backwards. He did halfway swing on strike 2 though. So that was good.
Well, he made contact at least.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Mar 28, 2026, 03:54 PMSousa watches the perfect pitch go right down the middle to even the count 1-1.
I just don't get it.
Nearly all of our hitters do this. Mind boggling. I wonder if they are being told to take it. If so, whoever is doing that needs to be fired. They also do not protect the plate when they get 2 strikes.
And we lose 7-4. Not enough wild pitches or walks.
When was the last time we lost a series at home?
Quote from: Son of Spam on Mar 28, 2026, 04:16 PMAnd we lose 7-4. Not enough wild pitches or walks.
I said early in the season that I was extremely uncomfortable with how much of our scoring in non-conference games was charity runs via errors, walks, and wild pitches.
I thought maybe we'd find it at the plate, but we seem to getting markedly worse in SEC play.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on Mar 28, 2026, 04:19 PMWhen was the last time we lost a series at home?
They showed the graphic during the game. The last series of last year, 2025, against A&M. Before that, 2022.
Quote from: Son of Spam on Mar 28, 2026, 04:03 PMThey also do not protect the plate when they get 2 strikes.
This is my biggest pet peeve. You are taught in tee ball that if you have two strikes, anything close.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Mar 28, 2026, 05:11 PMThis is my biggest pet peeve. You are taught in tee ball that if you have two strikes, anything close.
In tee ball, aren't they all close?
DVH looks increasingly frustrated. Right now we aren't doing anything well.
Quote from: Barton Fink on Mar 28, 2026, 07:38 PMDVH looks increasingly frustrated. Right now we aren't doing anything well.
I don't think we are in the top 10-15 in hitting, fielding, or pitching categories in the nation . That is not us.
Usually you can count on decent pitching and elite defense. We're having to play guys out of position because our offense is so bad. Brumbaugh and Pompey not hitting has been a huge issue.
Did we just whiff in the portal this year? Pompey and Niu have obviously disappointed. Were we expecting too much from a freshman Brumbaugh? He was D1 Baseball's preseason SEC freshman of the year so we weren't alone.
Seems that way
Quote from: Barton Fink on Mar 28, 2026, 07:51 PMUsually you can count on decent pitching and elite defense. We're having to play guys out of position because our offense is so bad. Brumbaugh and Pompey not hitting has been a huge issue.
Quote from: Pig Benis on Mar 28, 2026, 07:54 PMDid we just whiff in the portal this year? Pompey and Niu have obviously disappointed. Were we expecting too much from a freshman Brumbaugh? He was D1 Baseball's preseason SEC freshman of the year so we weren't alone.
At the end of the day, this is just a shit job of roster construction. Hell, DVH would probably say as much over a beer. For whatever reason these guys haven't gelled, aren't producing, and haven't lived up to billing.
Stewart has been absolutely horrendous against SEC pitching. He's hitting .069 in conference games.
Pompey is a guess hitter who has a ton of swing and miss and is incapable of drawing walks. He can crush it when he barrels one up, but that's too infrequent for the astronomical number of strikeouts and horrendous swings he takes, especially in 2 out situations. He has 42 (!) strikeouts on the season and just 9 walks. For context, no other player even has 30 (next highest is Niu with 28).
Pinning our hopes on Brumbaugh (and him being a complete failure as a freshman) at shortstop also put us into a hole on the left side of the infield. I certainly didn't expect him to be the second coming of Aloy, but I also expected him to be better than John Bolton.
Hell, even our lineup anchors like Helfrick, Kozeal, and Aloy have sucked as well. Aloy has sucked out loud while the other 2 have flowing under the radar. 2 of those guys are under the Mendoza Line in SEC play, and Helfrick isn't far off.
Robinett is also more miss than hit. I may be old school, but I hate getting nothing offensively from first base under any circumstances, and I'd certainly prefer to get better than a .567 OPS. The last few years we seem to be getting these glorified .200 hitters in guys like McLaughlin, Robinett, Rocco Peppi, et al. at first base. Maybe I'm over-emphasizing it, but first base seems to be a position we've been consistently whiffed on offensively in the portal and HS recruiting.
Ruiz seems to be the lone bright spot out of the portal this year.
Quote from: Feral on Mar 28, 2026, 09:35 PMPinning our hopes on Brumbaugh (and him being a complete failure as a freshman) at shortstop also put us into a hole on the left side of the infield. I certainly didn't expect him to be the second coming of Aloy, but I also expected him to be better than John Bolton.
This guy? I think he played alongside Wee Willie Keeler.
john-bolton-book-is-bad.jpg
Quote from: Barton Fink on Mar 28, 2026, 07:38 PMDVH looks increasingly frustrated. Right now we aren't doing anything well.
I don't know why he is frustrated. He assembled the talent. All the same issues we have had year to year are still present and accentuated by the lack of talent this year. Nate still sucks as a hitting coach. I'll give Hobbs a pass as our pitching staff should be better than what it is. With that said, if DVH didn't see this coming then I don't know what to say.
Quote from: Feral on Mar 28, 2026, 09:35 PMAt the end of the day, this is just a shit job of roster construction. Hell, DVH would probably say as much over a beer. For whatever reason these guys haven't gelled, aren't producing, and haven't lived up to billing.
Stewart has been absolutely horrendous against SEC pitching. He's hitting .069 in conference games.
Pompey is a guess hitter who has a ton of swing and miss and is incapable of drawing walks. He can crush it when he barrels one up, but that's too infrequent for the astronomical number of strikeouts and horrendous swings he takes, especially in 2 out situations. He has 42 (!) strikeouts on the season and just 9 walks. For context, no other player even has 30 (next highest is Niu with 28).
Pinning our hopes on Brumbaugh (and him being a complete failure as a freshman) at shortstop also put us into a hole on the left side of the infield. I certainly didn't expect him to be the second coming of Aloy, but I also expected him to be better than John Bolton.
Hell, even our lineup anchors like Helfrick, Kozeal, and Aloy have sucked as well. Aloy has sucked out loud while the other 2 have flowing under the radar. 2 of those guys are under the Mendoza Line in SEC play, and Helfrick isn't far off.
Robinett is also more miss than hit. I may be old school, but I hate getting nothing offensively from first base under any circumstances, and I'd certainly prefer to get better than a .567 OPS. The last few years we seem to be getting these glorified .200 hitters in guys like McLaughlin, Robinett, Rocco Peppi, et al. at first base. Maybe I'm over-emphasizing it, but first base seems to be a position we've been consistently whiffed on offensively in the portal and HS recruiting.
Ruiz seems to be the lone bright spot out of the portal this year.
Why I pay the dues right here. Well said.
I'm assuming we had to have lost out on a portal SS. Brumbaugh wasn't expected to make it to campus and DVH hadn't started a freshman in 20 years anyway. Feels like it snowballed from there when we had to shift guys around in the infield.
Nui out. Ruiz in CF and Turner in LF.
Odds we get swept?
On SECN in a minute.
Welp, top of the 1st and Turner has already given up a single, hit a batter, and an RBI single.
Our offense has been horrendous this year, but it's overshadowed our pitching staff being very pedestrian and gettable.
I'm willing to at least give Hobbs a pass. His staffs have carried our team for the last several years while Thompson's lineups spent most of the season playing with their food.
We're seeing the ball well too. Got one past the infield to tie it 1-1.
Aloy got a base hit. Bounced it to third base who threw the first baseman off the bag.
Gotta take advantage when they give you extra outs.
Quote from: buff2.0 on Mar 29, 2026, 12:21 PMAloy got a base hit. Bounced it to third base who threw the first baseman off the bag.
Aloy's was an E5.
He hit a typical chopper to left side (something he does nearly every AB now) and the 3B didn't set his feet.
Quote from: Feral on Mar 29, 2026, 12:23 PMAloy's was an E5.
He hit a typical chopper to left side (something he does nearly every AB now) and the 3B didn't set his feet.
Look, we need all the optimism we can get. He got on base. It's improvement. Now the next Billy Beane will probably draft him in the first.
Interesting hook by DVH. Fisher has gone from looking like a Friday night guy back to a mid week starter in just a few weeks. Disappointing
Quote from: Barton Fink on Mar 29, 2026, 12:44 PMFisher has gone from looking like a Friday night guy back to a mid week starter in just a few weeks. Disappointing
Was thinking the exact same thing.
Fisher looks like a midweek starter, not a Sunday starter.
Interesting lineup decisions from DVH today.
Rutenbar at 1B and leading off.
Turner in LF.
Ruiz in CF.
Robinett at 3B.
Ruiz and Turner in the 8 and 9 hole, while Aloy and Souza are 5 and 6.
Maybe he's trying to get some decent bats at the bottom of the order.
At this point I simply don't understand giving Aloy AB's. He needs to sit until he can un-fuck his swing.
3 straight strikeouts by the top of the order in the 3rd.
I really dislike this team.
Quote from: Feral on Mar 29, 2026, 12:54 PMAt this point I simply don't understand giving Aloy AB's. He needs to sit until he can un-fuck his swing.
I agree. Problem is, there's no one on staff capable of unfucking any swing, much less his swing.
Yeah, we're bad.
Florida with 13 hits through 5.
Oof
Florida up 6-2 in the bottom of the 5th.
Might as well be 16-2 with the way we are at the plate.
We might want to play our young guys and let them develop.
Btw, that ball hit the kid.
Florida with 17 hits.
Jesus H. Christ
We are pathetic at the plate.
Swupt
Wrong thread on purpose, but the Softball team came back from down 4 and hit a walkoff 3 run homer to take the series with Florida.
Maybe our boys could learn something about grit from the Ladybacks.
Worst preseason top 10 team ever?
We won't be ranked next week, or shouldn't be. We go to Auburn who just got swept by Bama. Bama swept FL the week before.
We lose 2 of 3 to Auburn.
Quote from: BASS on Mar 29, 2026, 04:11 PMWorst preseason top 10 team ever?
Last year's A&M team would like a word.
But yeah, we're bad.
Quote from: Feral on Mar 29, 2026, 05:04 PMLast year's A&M team would like a word.
But yeah, we're bad.
and probably half a dozen GT teams since 2000, including perhaps the current one
FL had some overrated teams as well.
We still go up, year after year, with runners on and swing out of our shoes trying to hit a HR instead of just getting a hit. This shit annoys the hell out of me. Everyone wants to hit HRs. I just don't get our hitting philosophy.
Quote from: Feral on Mar 29, 2026, 05:04 PMLast year's A&M team would like a word.
But yeah, we're bad.
Most disappointing start to season? Meaning reality - expectations = misery?
Quote from: Son of Spam on Mar 29, 2026, 06:02 PMWe still go up, year after year, with runners on and swing out of our shoes trying to hit a HR instead of just getting a hit. This shit annoys the hell out of me. Everyone wants to hit HRs. I just don't get our hitting philosophy.
Helfrick's last AB was the epitome of that.
Tying run is on 3rd, 2 outs, and he strikes out swinging out of his shoes trying to hit one to Alma.
Our inability to bat runners around the old fashioned way is so typical of Nate Thompson's tenure. Everything is either home run, strike out, or charity in the form of free baserunners and errors.
Did Ruiz get a knee?
#15 in today's baseball america poll.
Quote from: vegashog on Mar 30, 2026, 10:25 AM#15 in today's baseball america poll.
too high
Quote from: vegashog on Mar 30, 2026, 10:25 AM#15 in today's baseball america poll.
#17 in D1.
Both are way too high. I've seen nothing from this squad to show us deserving of a ranking.
I was listening to the Southeastern 16 podcast on the way to work this morning and they were talking about how our pitching was too elite for us to be down for long. I just don't see it at all. Our pitching has looked very suspect this year, and I don't like our rotation.
So, do we get our asses kicked by Missouri State tomorrow? They have been tough in the past.
Sunday's starter is TBA per DVH. The Fisher experiment is over in terms of the weekend rotation.
Sounds like other lineup changes coming as well. Have to think Rutenbar has hit his way into the lineup.
Quote from: Son of Spam on Mar 30, 2026, 08:24 PMSo, do we get our asses kicked by Missouri State tomorrow? They have been tough in the past.
I took SMS on the money line
Top of the 1st and we load the bases with no outs.
Of course we only got one run out of it.
Robinett struck out.
Aloy struck out.
Souza grounded into the shift.
I really dislike this team.
We have to be the least clutch hitting team in the SEC.
Quote from: Barton Fink on Mar 31, 2026, 06:28 PMWe have to be the least clutch hitting team in the SEC.
The cure for the common pitching staff.
Well, I can't even say when's football start?
Hopefully Cal gets us an elite big out of the portal. That's all I've got.
We may get run ruled
Is it on the TVs? I looked but didn't see it listed.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Mar 31, 2026, 06:56 PMIs it on the TVs? I looked but didn't see it listed.
ESPN+
Quote from: BleedinRed on Mar 31, 2026, 06:56 PMIs it on the TVs? I looked but didn't see it listed.
You don't want to be watching this, believe me. Dave's head may explode.
Getting our asses kicked so far. Down 6-2.
Wow. Twitter must be behind on their highlights. It was 1-0 Hogs when they were bragging.
https://x.com/BoogDaBear1/status/2039130525172949280
First comment. Must be bad.
We're on to basketball.
2 men on and Aloy swinging out of his shoes. And goes down swinging after nearly screwing himself into the ground. We are still ranked way too high. Sousa homers to make it 6-5 them.
Hey now!
Kircher needs to pitch more. Probably has the best stuff on the team.
Finally making good contact.
Quote from: Pig Benis on Mar 31, 2026, 07:13 PMWe're on to basketball.
Sucks that we don't even have expectations for football, beyond just playing a lot of games and maybe beating the cupcakes.
Hogs up 7-6 top of the fourth, 2 on, 2 outs.
Aloy is awful
Quote from: Barton Fink on Mar 31, 2026, 07:39 PMAloy is awful
Yeah, he needs to work on just making contact instead of swinging for the fences. 3 strikeouts tonight so far.
Kuhio has 3 terrible strikeouts with a combined 6 runners on base.
He needs to sit.
Quote from: Feral on Mar 31, 2026, 07:43 PMKuhio has 3 terrible strikeouts with a combined 6 runners on base.
He needs to sit.
He is quickly taking Pompey's place.
This may be the worst pitching staff DVH has ever had.
EDIT - and defense
Today is the last day to make your annual pledge to the foundation. I think I am done.
Like I said before, we do nothing well.
Quote from: Son of Spam on Mar 31, 2026, 07:45 PMHe is quickly taking Pompey's place.
He's worse than Pompey.
He's either strikeout or ground balls. His swing is so screwed up that any contact he does make is a chopper to 3rd.
23 errors for the season so far. Have we ever been this bad at fielding?
Hogs down 9-7 top of the fifth.
Our 2 best hitters are freshman
Hogs up 10-9 on a three run HR by Turner. This game may go 5 hours.
Typical game in this series.
Send ku-ku back to Maui asap. Fuck this ghey shit.
Aloy with 4 strikeouts now.
The fact that he's even still in the lineup is coaching malpractice by DVH.
I'm going to start calling him Fredo Aloy.
Quote from: Feral on Mar 31, 2026, 08:29 PMAloy with 4 strikeouts now.
The fact that he's even still in the lineup is coaching malpractice by DVH.
I'm going to start calling him Fredo Aloy.
He is useless at the plate. They should just shift everyone to third when he is up. IF he hits it, that is where it is going.
This may be the worst defense we've fielded since DVH has been here.
Turner drops a 3rd out in LF allowing a run to score, next batter hits a 2 run homer.
We are inventing ways to lose.
Quote from: Feral on Mar 31, 2026, 08:37 PMThis may be the worst defense we've fielded since DVH has been here.
Turner drops a 3rd out in LF allowing a run to score, next batter hits a 2 run homer.
We are inventing ways to lose.
So now 24 errors in 27 games, counting this one.
Quote from: Feral on Mar 31, 2026, 08:37 PMThis may be the worst defense we've fielded since DVH has been here.
Turner drops a 3rd out in LF allowing a run to score, next batter hits a 2 run homer.
We are inventing ways to lose.
Rutenbar dropped it.
Will give him a bit of a pass since he's a catcher masquerading as a LF due to injuries and general suckitude.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Mar 31, 2026, 09:07 PMRutenbar dropped it.
Will give him a bit of a pass since he's a catcher masquerading as a LF due to injuries and general suckitude.
My bad - I get them mixed up
Fredo Aloy with his 5th strikeout of the night.
Absolute coaching malpractice for DVH to have him out there.
Of course
Fuck this game.
Best fielding play of the night
Did that one even get to the plate before it hit the dirt?
Of course Stewart and Robinett both strike out on dirtballs
Fuck it
Fitting.
lol. Lmao even.
Lost 5 of our last 6
Should be 6 of 7 (ducks)
I focused on Aloy's horrible night, but man our pitchers were (are) bad.
Just look at DeCremer's outing, which looked like something out of 10U travel ball.
Sac bunt (he almost overthrew Robinett, too)
2 run single
Double
Balked in a run
RBI single
Hit batter
It's obvious we whiffed on the bats in the portal, but man did we come up empty handed in terms of pitching. Between him, McElvain, and Kircher, basically all we got were some midweek relief arms.
It's far cry from pulling Friday night guys like Root and Hunter Hollan out of the portal.
With Thompson on staff the hitting woes don't surprise me nearly as much as the pitching issues do.
I'll give Hobbs a pass. We always have solid arms.
Nate should have been fired years ago and DVH is going to live long enough to become the villan because of it. Dave was already on shaky ground with many who have been on the "he needs to retire" wagon. If this season doesn't turn around quick the axles may break with the numbers who will be climgbing on.
Welp, I consider this season to be a wash. Maybe we can right the ship, but I don't see it. On to track, and football (HA), and basketball? Softball is looking decent. This baseball team just doesn't have "it". They seem lethargic and not really together as a team. Thompson needs to go. I am really tired of seeing our "hitters" screw themselves into the ground trying to hit homers every time. Year after year, same old batting strategy. Come on next year!
Quote from: Son of Spam on Apr 01, 2026, 10:07 AMWelp, I consider this season to be a wash. Maybe we can right the ship, but I don't see it. On to track, and football (HA), and basketball? Softball is looking decent. This baseball team just doesn't have "it". They seem lethargic and not really together as a team. Thompson needs to go. I am really tired of seeing our "hitters" screw themselves into the ground trying to hit homers every time. Year after year, same old batting strategy. Come on next year!
Last year's offense clearly had enough talent to overcome Nate's teaching. It's the Les Miles/Ed Orgeron method.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Apr 01, 2026, 10:04 AMI'll give Hobbs a pass. We always have solid arms.
Nate should have been fired years ago and DVH is going to live long enough to become the villan because of it. Dave was already on shaky ground with many who have been on the "he needs to retire" wagon. If this season doesn't turn around quick the axles may break with the numbers who will be climgbing on.
It will really get worse if Vitello has a bad year in MLB and starts looking for an exit.
If the slow burn ignites and the axles break like Bleedin says, it could make it tough to get Vitello any time soon.
Quote from: GeoHogsGeo on Apr 01, 2026, 10:31 AMIf the slow burn ignites and the axles break like Bleedin says, it could make it tough to get Vitello any time soon.
We need to be hoping for Tony V to fall on his ass in San Francisco.
We've been spoiled with two decades of reliably great baseball. That was the abnormal part.
The occasional bad year is part of normal sports. Can't necessarily determine it all needs to be burned down based on one bad start/year.
It's not like suddenly we're in a Nutt/Heath/Pelphrey/Bert/Morris/Pittman situation here.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Apr 01, 2026, 11:31 AMWe've been spoiled with two decades of reliably great baseball. That was the abnormal part.
The occasional bad year is part of normal sports. Can't necessarily determine it all needs to be burned down based on one bad start/year.
It's not like suddenly we're in a Nutt/Heath/Pelphrey/Bert/Morris/Pittman situation here.
This is where I am. We've been good for so long, but DVH needs to go bc a bad year after we finished 3rd last year.
But...Thompson needs to go. ASAP.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Apr 01, 2026, 11:31 AMWe've been spoiled with two decades of reliably great baseball. That was the abnormal part.
The occasional bad year is part of normal sports. Can't necessarily determine it all needs to be burned down based on one bad start/year.
It's not like suddenly we're in a Nutt/Heath/Pelphrey/Bert/Morris/Pittman situation here.
Don't get to have bad years when we've been number one or two in baseball spending and overall resources for >10 years.
World Series champions have historically won less than 60% of their regular season games
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Apr 01, 2026, 11:31 AMThe occasional bad year is part of normal sports. Can't necessarily determine it all needs to be burned down based on one bad start/year.
100% and needs to be remembered by all.
Quote from: verro on Apr 01, 2026, 12:32 PMWorld Series champions have historically won less than 60% of their regular season games
When we win a world series then an occasional bad year will be easier to stomach.
We were due a bad year. Been good way too long. But, to think we should burn it all down is asinine.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Apr 01, 2026, 11:15 AMWe need to be hoping for Tony V to fall on his ass in San Francisco.
I certainly am, at least in the long run. I want to bring him home when DVH retires. The guy's a winner.
Here's hoping it comes to fruition and we don't wind up simply promoting Hobbs (who I like).
Quote from: buff2.0 on Apr 01, 2026, 08:45 AMWith Thompson on staff the hitting woes don't surprise me nearly as much as the pitching issues do.
I said this last night, but it's not hyperbole to say this is the worst pitching staff we've had under DVH.
Florida entered our series with a much-maligned offense and we gave up 36 hits to them.
Hell, we gave up 28 hits to South Carolina.
However, like others have said, I'm willing to give Hobbs a pass. With the lone exception of last year, pitching has carried this team and overcome mediocre to downright terrible offense and had us hosting when we were trotting out lineups with automatic outs like John Bolton, Parker Rowland, Ty Wilmsmeyer, and Diggs.
Guess you all forgot the awful 2016 season when we missed the tournament. It's all cyclical, especially in the portal era.
Quote from: rzrbkfan69 on Apr 01, 2026, 03:08 PMGuess you all forgot the awful 2016 season when we missed the tournament. It's all cyclical, especially in the portal era.
2016 was bad and the shortened covid year was going to be bad. Seems 1 out of every 4-5 years is going to be down.
That is pretty good. Lets see how the program bounces back next season.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Apr 01, 2026, 04:08 PM2016 was bad and the shortened covid year was going to be bad. Seems 1 out of every 4-5 years is going to be down.
That is pretty good. Lets see how the program bounces back next season.
Maybe having to really work our why back in to this is what we need to finally win one.
We don't seem to finish well when we're the front runner.
Tonight 6:00 ESPN2...we get our asses kicked by Auburn. Be there!
We're gonna run rule them tonight
Butch Thompson looks like Mr Garrison.
How is the count 2-0 when three pitches have been thrown?
Why is Auburn wearing their girl's softball unis?
Why is Robinett squaring to bunt and then taking a pitch right down the middle? We all have questions.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Apr 02, 2026, 06:23 PMWhy is Robinett squaring to bunt and then taking a pitch right down the middle? We all have questions.
Both valid questions I don't have an answer for.
How many screws are in the moon and which way do they turn?
Looking for any positives here...
Souza has hit the ball hard both times.
5 Ks through 3 innings sounds about right.
Helfrick blasts one over the right field wall.
Stewart with the base hit.
Let's put up a crooked number.
Helfrick goes yard 1-0 us
Just checking in to say FUCK YO COUCH LAWTIGER on behalf of my brother in Christ Ryder Helfrick.
And of course with 2 on we go strikeout strikeout to only leave the 4th with a 1-0 lead.
7 strikeouts tonight through 4.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Apr 02, 2026, 06:56 PMLet's put up a crooked number.
Gaeckle back to being completely incapable of finding the zone. Base loaded no outs.
Auburn is about to put up a crooked number.
Quote from: Son of Spam on Apr 02, 2026, 06:37 PMHow many screws are in the moon and which way do they turn?
Cheese spheres don't have the structural integrity to support theirselfs on screws without crumbling.
Whew
Do other teams get comfortable when we have a lead on them?
I don't think I would look any worse than Pompey if I had an AB.
That's like getting a date with a girl that has a great personality
Gaeckle does not need to start anymore.
Cannot hit his spots and just nibbles.
Of course
We don't do baseball stuff too good
One of the worst fucking teams Dave has put together in over 10 years. Embarrassing.
Gaeck doesn't seem to have any confidence in himself right now
Quote from: BleedinRed on Apr 02, 2026, 07:30 PMOne of the worst fucking teams Dave has put together in over 10 years. Embarrassing.
Definitely the worst defense and pitching staffs DVH has trotted out.
Quote from: buff2.0 on Apr 02, 2026, 07:32 PMGaeck doesn't seem to have any confidence in himself right now
I blame DVH for trying
again to force him into a starter role when he's a natural reliever.
This is exactly what happened last year when they tried to make him a starter. No confidence, nibbled, couldn't hit his slots, and drove up his pitch counts.
Feels like Auburn should be kicking our ass right now.
Second inning in a row they've loaded the bases with no outs, and they've had a shitload of traffic on the base paths.
Welp, that's probably game over.
Auburn plates their 3rd run, bases still loaded and no outs, and our offense is the drizzle shits as usual.
Quote from: Feral on Apr 02, 2026, 07:36 PMFeels like Auburn should be kicking our ass right now.
Feels like they're about to.
Well, I know it makes me a bad fan but I'm done with this team until they show something.
DVH is a poor man's Mike Bianco.
Damn how many pitches did he get
Boy oh boy....
We've become a slumpbuster
We were due to whiff on the portal for both hitting and pitching at some point. But this is a terrible roster - sans Helfrick and Cam. As someone else said, this shit is cyclical. It's our time to be dog shit. We'll get our turn to choke another good season away another year.
Hopes dashed!
Big salami out of right field on this next pitch.
Why do I even post?
Fucking swing!!
lol. Turners at bat right there is emblematic of this season. Fuck.
When does basketball season start next year?
There are no words that can express how much I hate this team.
Quote from: Hogfan58 on Apr 02, 2026, 08:06 PMWhen does basketball season start next year?
I'd start following softball but I'm pretty sure I'm the common denominator as to why our teams shit the bed. I won't subject the ladies with my cursed fandom.
We didn't get run ruled. I haven't put my beer hat on yet this year. Even when bases were loaded I just haven't felt the hype.
Will we hit 20 wins?
we lose 10-1 but it was so bad we had a position player pitch the 8th? Have we ever done that before in game 1 of an SEC series? 20-1 I can see but 10-1? Who's arm are we trying to save? why are 19 pitchers on the roster if half can't pitch?
it sure seems the last 2 games of the Carolina series were a major red flag, I mean they fired their coach after game 1 and we barely got a split in those last 2.
I see we had another outfield error, how many is that this season?
Red flags started right after the team got back from Arlington.
I think DVH might just say, "Fuck it" and retire.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Apr 02, 2026, 10:42 PMRed flags started right after the team got back from Arlington.
If we're being honest, DVH has basically been trying to tell us this team is ass for a month with his comments at several points following the Arlington series.
Talking about approaches, guys not buying in or not taking to coaching, Gaeckle's outing against Florida being the "worst pitched game since we've been here," casually throwing out the line "some guys need to learn this isn't how we do things at Arkansas," he's basically been signaling for weeks that this team hasn't gelled and sort of sucks.
Quote from: GeoHogsGeo on Apr 03, 2026, 11:17 AMI think DVH might just say, "Fuck it" and retire.
Eh, I don't think so. DVH doesn't strike me as the type to leave on those terms, especially given how close we were last year and the fact you can flip a roster overnight now via the portal.
I think it's more likely that this season lights a fire and we go all out to get some hitters and arms (like we did after 2024) and may potentially be what fuels moving on from Nate as well.
Quote from: DrMongoose on Apr 02, 2026, 10:06 PMwe lose 10-1 but it was so bad we had a position player pitch the 8th? Have we ever done that before in game 1 of an SEC series?
He was recruited as a pitcher as well. He threw in the fall. They thought (everyone thought) the pitching staff would be the strength of this team and they wouldn't need him this year.
It wasn't like we just put in the SS to pitch.
Tony will go to his alma mater and Mizzou will be yet another SEC team to win a natty before us.
Quote from: Feral on Apr 03, 2026, 11:23 AMEh, I don't think so. DVH doesn't strike me as the type to leave on those terms, especially given how close we were last year and the fact you can flip a roster overnight now via the portal.
I think it's more likely that this season lights a fire and we go all out to get some hitters and arms (like we did after 2024) and may potentially be what fuels moving on from Nate as well.
Maybe...I mean he's never been one to show much during postgame pressers, but he looks...lethargic? Gassed? Idk, maybe he's just as confused as we are on what the fuck is the problem with the inherent talent that isn't materlizing.
Quote from: Boarat on Apr 03, 2026, 01:27 PMTony will go to his alma mater and Mizzou will be yet another SEC team to win a natty before us.
There is a better chance of me coaching Arkansas basketball than there is of Tony V going to Missouri for anything other than to coach the visiting team. Aside from the fact that they aren't going to spend the money it would take to get any top tier coach, he still has a little red ass over them picking the SEMO coach over him in 2017.
Bet we run rule them tonight
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Apr 03, 2026, 03:41 PMBet we run rule them tonight
I didn't know you were an Auburn fan. Learn something new every day.
Jake Marciano (Rocky's son?) pitching for Auburn. We go three up, three down. Shocked, I tell you.
I think we are missing Dirk's PBP.
Another error. E-3 as Rutenbar drops a throw from Helfrick. We must have the lowest fielding percentage in the league.
Said I was done. But here I am.
1-0 Auburn. Runner on first, 1 out. We are an average high school team.
I think Auburn beat that tag at second.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Apr 03, 2026, 06:15 PMI think Auburn beat that tag at second.
Me, too.
We got 2 on, no outs and Robinett watches strike three. Now, 1 out. Any bets on us scoring?
I fucking hate Nate. Teach your batters to protect when the count has 2 strikes.
With a WHP shouldn't you have more right handed hitters? I think they said we have 6 lefties in the lineup. Doesn't the ball tail away from lefties? Also, bases loaded, but Aloy is up for the next strikeout. (He flies out behind second base) .
Just make contact.
Quote from: Son of Spam on Apr 03, 2026, 06:27 PMAlso, bases loaded, but Aloy is up for the next strikeout.
He will get in a 3-0 count first.
WHY 👏 IS 👏 ALOY 👏 IN 👏 THE 👏 LINEUP
Turner will strikeout here
Aaaaand, we don't score. Another shock.
2 on no out, bases loaded 1 out, and we don't score.
I hate this team. I love DVH but he needs to be forced to retire if he doesn't move on from Nate.
We apparently burned out our clutch years ago.
Quote from: Feral on Apr 03, 2026, 06:29 PMWHY 👏 IS 👏 ALOY 👏 IN 👏 THE 👏 LINEUP
Yes. Your DH should at least be able to hit.
2-0 Auburn after 2. Apparently, Auburn knows how to move runners around and score.
Leadoff double, followed by a strikeout. Then a chopper to first by, checks notes, Robinett. Runner at third , 2 outs now. Aaaaand, we don't score.
Dang, that was a good play in right by the bad guys
DVH "there we go again" while on the mic. He's over it all.
I think that runner was safe at second, too. I think we are getting a few calls because they feel sorry for us.
We have only struck out 4 times through 4 innings. Progress!
Helfrick over the big wall to put us on the board. And the at-bat started with a bunt attempt lol.
Quote from: buff2.0 on Apr 03, 2026, 07:20 PMHelfrick over the big wall to put us on the board. And the at-bat started with a bunt attempt lol.
He is the only offense we have. And he always goes yard with no one on.
I'm willing to have a bad year if we lose Nate because of it.
Quote from: Son of Spam on Apr 03, 2026, 07:05 PMI think that runner was safe at second, too. I think we are getting a few calls because they feel sorry for us.
Well not that one. I didn't see anything indisputable in any of the replays. Replay is still a shit show.
Fucked on a call at Auburn? Do they think this is football?
Quote from: Son of Spam on Apr 03, 2026, 06:36 PMYes. Your DH should at least be able to hit.
We have a DH and a 1st baseman (Robinett) who can't hit for shit.
Gotta love having two positions that are all offense and getting nothing from it.
Quote from: GeoHogsGeo on Apr 03, 2026, 11:17 AMI think DVH might just say, "Fuck it" and retire.
Let's hope.
Quote from: TC on Apr 03, 2026, 07:34 PMLet's hope.
I'm not there yet...unless he keeps Nate.
Quote from: Feral on Apr 03, 2026, 07:40 PMI'm not there yet...unless he keeps Nate.
Same. I want to keep DVH but I really would like to see Nate gone.
EDIT — I may start calling for DVH to be forced into retirement if he doesn't stop putting Aloy into the lineup.
How is Aloy hitting above the Mendoza line?
Take the bat away from Aloy, and hit him with it.
I think the whole team needs their eyes examined. Who was it a year or two ago that got contacts and began stroking the ball?
Dietz pitching a hell of a game. 2 runs in 16 innings though cannot be overcome.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Apr 03, 2026, 07:44 PMDietz pitching a hell of a game. 2 runs in 16 innings though cannot be overcome.
Yep. And another fuckup pulling Rutenbar off the bag. Dame, our defense sucks. And our offense is non existent.
Why do we always get fucked by the umps? Even when there is video evidence we get fucked.
Edit: guess he was safe.
At least the start our starter went 7 tonight.
Turner looked like a grade schooler swing at a pitch at his eyes.
Well apparently this weekend is Auburn vs. The Arkansas Helfrickbacks.
Season just turned around!!!
Helfrick! Again.
Drop the mask! Helfrick should have had that.
Well men we won a baseball game. At least Dietz and Helfrick did.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Apr 03, 2026, 08:32 PMWell men we won a baseball game. At least Dietz and Helfrick did.
Finally. Pitching was a lot better this game.
I'm filled with optimism again.
Ballgame.
Great win for the pitchers, Helfrick, Rutenbar and Souza.
The rest of you are still on the shit list pending tomorrow's results.
Quote from: Feral on Apr 03, 2026, 07:40 PMI'm not there yet...unless he keeps Nate.
Should've moved on from Nate 2-3 years ago. It's nothing but jack city or bust with him. I wont hijack the thread again because my feelings on DVH are well documented.
I'm just gad we're an Omaha team again
Whatever we're paying Helfrick in NIL it's not enough.
Went to dinner with the family and we won. I may have to stay away from the TV again tomorrow.
Quote from: buff2.0 on Apr 03, 2026, 08:38 PMI'm just gad we're an Omaha team again
Until next week...
Today is the day we run rule them
Fisher on the bump.
Don't feel good about that at all.
Quote from: Feral on Apr 04, 2026, 01:43 PMFisher on the bump.
Don't feel good about that at all.
The way he has been pitching lately, he will likely plunk a batter or two and be pulled in the second inning.
Quote from: Son of Spam on Apr 04, 2026, 01:45 PMThe way he has been pitching lately, he will likely plunk a batter or two and be pulled in the second inning.
Definitely have to think DVH will have him on a short leash.
Why is the camera coming from the stands and not left center like usual. You can't even tell what is going on.
Quote from: Son of Spam on Apr 04, 2026, 02:20 PMWhy is the camera coming from the stands and not left center like usual. You can't even tell what is going on.
I was about to ask.
They're seeing what a broadcast from Joe's iPhone in Section 313, Row E would look like. Just for test market purposes.
View from the cheap seats.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Apr 04, 2026, 02:21 PMI was about to ask.
They're seeing what a broadcast from Joe's iPhone in Section 313, Row E would look like. Just for test market purposes.
They've got Rick B streaming it from his Hello Ocean.
Bases loaded, no oits, and Stewart goes down looking. Aloy up, yawn. And he screws himself into the ground on his first swing. Fouls off strike 2. Full count. And he gets an RBI. However out at first. 1-0 Hogs.
Another error by Robinett pulling Rutenbar off the bag at first on a throw. We have to be averaging at least 1 error a game.
How you gonna lose the ball in the sun... while wearing sunglasses on your hat?
First batter plunked. Bases loaded for Auburn. No outs.
Quote from: Son of Spam on Apr 04, 2026, 01:45 PMThe way he has been pitching lately, he will likely plunk a batter or two and be pulled in the second inning.
Don't think he makes it to the second.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Apr 04, 2026, 02:49 PMDon't think he makes it to the second.
Dont think he will make it THROUGH the second, as we are already there. And Auburn scores 2. 3-2 Hogs, runners at second and third, no outs. And it is tied at 3.
Quote from: Son of Spam on Apr 04, 2026, 02:51 PMDont think he will make it THROUGH the second, as we are already there. And Auburn scores 2. 3-2 Hogs, runners at second and third, no outs. And it is tied at 3.
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Stewart may be as bad as Aloy defensively.
Quote from: Son of Spam on Apr 04, 2026, 02:51 PMDont think he will make it THROUGH the second, as we are already there. And Auburn scores 2. 3-2 Hogs, runners at second and third, no outs. And it is tied at 3.
He won't make it to the second second.
We did something good!
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Apr 04, 2026, 02:56 PMStewart may be as bad as Aloy defensively.
I loathe Stewart in the field. He's a walking clusterfuck and can't read fly balls.
Only the 3rd but I can confidently say that we're going to lose this.
Auburn is generating a ton of traffic on the bases and we're back to swinging out of our shoes.
Quote from: Feral on Apr 04, 2026, 03:13 PMOnly the 3rd but I can confidently say that we're going to lose this.
Auburn is generating a ton of traffic on the bases and we're back to swinging out of our shoes.
We're not used to getting a lead. Of course we are used to giving it up.
Good news is Auburn is generating a ton of traffic because fisher sucks. Bad news is it doesn't get better once fisher is pulled.
Why in the world is Kircher pitching?
Jesus. This is embarrassing.
Why put Kircher in before Coil??
Why not just put Coil in to relieve Fisher in the first place?
This staff has been making some terrible personnel decisions lately.
I think they are desperately trying to find someone who can play the game. They know the train is off the tracks. All that's left is to just lay down and have a good bleed.
Absolutely embarrassing inning there at the plate.
I legitimately don't understand DVH being emphatic about going TBA for the game 3 starter after last weekend's debacle and turning right back around and giving Fisher the ball.
Just last inning, putting Kircher in the give up a run before putting Coil in was also confusing as hell.
The fact that Aloy is still in this lineup is mind boggling.
I yield to no one in affection for DVH, but he's made some really questionable decisions and moves this year.
Aloy watches two down the chute. Finally gets plunked. About the only way he could reach.
We get the leadoff man on and of course we promptly ground into a double play.
Falling further behind isn't going to help us catch up.
This team is basically the 2023 team with bad pitching and defense.
Three hits through 5 innings. We are on fire... :sarcasm:
Just fucking leave Nate in Alabama.
This is unconscionable how bad this offense is.
We have the quickest futile innings I've ever seen. We get to 0-2 and 1-2 counts constantly. We consistently see 6-8 pitch innings from opposing pitchers.
If he won't move on from Nate, Dave really does need to go.
Good news is we are really close to being average.
We should grab Wes from Georgia before it's too late.
It's rare to miss the pitch so bad it hits the backstop and comes back to the pitcher.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Apr 04, 2026, 03:57 PMWe should grab Wes from Georgia before it's too late.
Correct. I'll never say it's time to fire DVH, but if we do have an opening I'd love Wes coming here.
is there a towel we can throw in? Rage quit the game?
I don't want to see any of these guys that can come back, back next year. Get a whole new squad.
Let the rains come. Why are they still playing?
Aloy has another chance at an RBI. What will he do?
Another one stranded by swinging out of the shoes
8 total runs this weekend.
0 today after the 2nd inning.
This offense is embarrassing.
Im back to having given up. This is exhausting.
I despise a KC. We had 5.IMG_5163.jpeg
We can't even get respect for being bad.
https://x.com/On3/status/2041143839365251459?s=20
Is Nate fired yet?
Quote from: Vito Porkleone on Apr 06, 2026, 01:22 PMIs Nate fired yet?
Why would he be?
Oh.
https://x.com/sully7777/status/2041296945222672746?s=20
Quote from: buff2.0 on Apr 07, 2026, 10:57 AMWhy would he be?
Oh.
https://x.com/sully7777/status/2041296945222672746?s=20
Robinett and Aloy are known issues, but Kozeal's slump has flown under the radar. He's been bad in SEC games for a while, and was something like 1-13 with 7 K's against Auburn.
Aloy is a lost cause and Robinett is only playing because Pompey is somehow worse, but we need Kozeal to get right.
Tonight is the game where we run rule them
The spray chart on Aloy this year has to be one line to 3rd base.
On the telecast when he was at bat in the 2nd, Eklund was talking about how he's been hitting choppers to 3rd and how his swing is screwed up.
Right on cue, Aloy hits a high chopper a 3rd for a 5-3 putout.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Apr 07, 2026, 06:07 PMTonight is the game where we run rule them
A single hit would be a good start.
No hit through 4.
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Top 5, 0-0, they've outhit us 3-0
The dam has been broken! Here comes the onslaught.
WE GOT A HIT
Just turned it on and we got our first hit. You're welcome.
We are going to waste runners at first and second with no outs aren't we?
Quote from: Barton Fink on Apr 07, 2026, 07:17 PMJust turned it on and we got our first hit. You're welcome.
Do something for me. Turn it off, and then turn it back on again.
Is that Rick B behind home plate?
The one and only.
Our offense is horrid.
We legitimately cannot score unless we somehow draw a walk and then get gifted a charity run via error, miscue, WP/PB or walking in a run.
We simply can't bat guys around.
Only Pompey could go down 0-2 on 1 pitch.
Finally some space
Quote from: Feral on Apr 07, 2026, 07:50 PMWe simply can't bat guys around
You were saying? C:-)
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Bravo
Quote from: BleedinRed on Apr 07, 2026, 07:53 PMYou were saying? C:-)
I have next week's lotto numbers if you need 'em 🤣
Safe to say Gaeckle isn't the Friday starter...
Yep. I think we go Dietz, Gibler, TBA.
Quote from: Pig Benis on Apr 07, 2026, 08:14 PMYep. I think we go Dietz, Gibler, TBA.
Yep.
Basically a no brainer after Dietz's performance in game 2, and the fact that the Easter weekend Thursday-Saturday series gets him realigned to a normal rest cycle for Friday nights.
We are sooo back!
Nice to actually win one after this slide we've been on, but hitting still sucks and we're still only able to score via charity runs.
They outhit us 7-4. Our rally in the 6th saw a dropped 3rd strike, walk, walk, a fielding error, wild pitch, and passed ball.
We legitimately have to figure out how to score runs without having them handed to us by the opponent, which doesn't happen in SEC play.
Quote from: Pig Benis on Apr 07, 2026, 08:14 PMYep. I think we go Dietz, Gibler, TBA.
Winner
https://x.com/bymattjones/status/2042271980490027386?s=46 (https://x.com/bymattjones/status/2042271980490027386?s=46)
Finally
Going to try something different:
There's no way we run rule them tonight.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Apr 10, 2026, 03:11 PMGoing to try something different:
There's no way we run rule them tonight.
We're having buttsex tonight. Problem is that we don't want the buttsex.
Our couch just got fucked!
Still can't hit with runners on. Shocked.
1 hit through four. They only have 1 hit, but it was a HR.
Quote from: Son of Spam on Apr 10, 2026, 07:00 PM1 hit through four. They only have 1 hit, but it was a HR.
At least we didn't walk two batters and hit a third to load the bases before the HR.
Their HR was Jose Canseco blasted.
Kozeal's hit to the gap was nice -- in the majors that scores the man from first every time. Rutenbar must not be swooft.
Turned it on just in time to see a Bama home run. Sorry.
Damn, Bohannon not holding back. Don't blame him.
https://x.com/i/status/2042757453780029512 (https://x.com/i/status/2042757453780029512)
Quote from: Barton Fink on Apr 10, 2026, 07:43 PMDamn, Bohannon not holding back. Don't blame him.
https://x.com/i/status/2042757453780029512 (https://x.com/i/status/2042757453780029512)
He's not wrong in the comments.
Niu is on the bench while Aloy continues to look like a kid about to be cut from his 10U team.
I'm not high in Niu at all, but he's worlds better at the plate right now than Aloy.
Man we must be slow. I've never seen a ball go 50 in the air after hitting the pitcher, and still get the man at first.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Apr 10, 2026, 07:53 PMMan we must be slow. I've never seen a ball go 50 in the air after hitting the pitcher, and still get the man at first.
Was literally about to post the same thing.
Niu hits a laser off the pitcher's shoe that goes sky high and he STILL can't beat it out.
I swear there have several infield ground balls I've seen this year that he should've beaten out but didn't.
He's got to be the slowest CF I've ever seen.
Last two batters watch strike three. Infuriating.
Runner at 2nd and 1 out, and we go down looking twice in a row.
This team is ass.
And Gackle sucks in middle relief.
Somehow, we're still not out of it.
Nice fight back. This is how we're supposed to play baseball.
Boom. Suck it, Gumps.
Wow. A bounce that went our way.
Holy shit Pompey
Good Lord did that go over the scoreboard?
Edit: Nope, bad camera work on the first show.
What a moonshot by Pompey
Things escalated quickly.
This team is so damn frustrating.
The bats woke up!
No need to stress. 0% chance they come out with a 6-run inning of their own this late in the game. After the top of the 8th it's just too late for that sort of thing.
McElwain looks like he would be hard to pick up. Kind of big and unorthodox.
Jesus Christ
Anyone else hear the choppers and Fortunate Son every time there's a fly ball to that area?
I don't know why God hates us.
Unreal
Schafer fucking sucks. My gosh. Two fucking errors leads to two runs.
Never easy
Nicely done Coil!
Good game Hogs.
Got really solid pitching tonight. Bats got hot at the right time. Fielding was suboptimal.
You remember that time Ole Miss was basically dog shit through the whole season, got in as like the last team, and won the whole damn thing?
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Apr 10, 2026, 09:41 PMYou remember that time Ole Miss was basically dog shit through the whole season, got in as like the last team, and won the whole damn thing?
So you're saying we're dogshit, but there's a chance? Holy eternal optimist Batman!
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Apr 02, 2026, 02:54 PMMaybe having to really work our why back in to this is what we need to finally win one.
We don't seem to finish well when we're the front runner.
This is the year. Aloy with a walk off homer for the natty.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Apr 10, 2026, 10:39 PMThis is the year. Aloy with a walk off homer for the natty.
How will we get disqualified two days later?
So...since the boys pitched well, batted well, and won a tough come-from-behind game last night, should we go ahead and start discussing the over/under on the number of runs we'll be run-ruled by today?
I'm just excited to see how different the way we lose today will be.
That's one way to give up a run
For those not watching. Bro stole second. And then tried to steal third, we missed the throw to third and let him get back up and jog home.
And then we hit the next batter.
Fucking sloppy
Quote from: buff2.0 on Apr 11, 2026, 04:15 PMThat's one way to give up a run
For those not watching. Bro stole second. And then tried to steal third, we missed the throw to third and let him get back up and jog home.
And then we hit the next batter.
I said we would see different ways to lose today. The Hogs never disappoint.
Aloy is useless at the plate.
Quote from: Son of Spam on Apr 11, 2026, 04:28 PMAloy is useless at the plate.
While generally true, He just got a base hit. Timing of that post is WTF?
Quote from: BleedinRed on Apr 11, 2026, 04:30 PMWhile generally true, He just got a base hit. Timing of that post is WTF?
Juat turned it on and watched him go down swinging. At least I think it was him. I am out ny a pool in Florida, wearing shades. And the screen is hard to see.
That hit to right field would have been an error last night. Hill still made it hard.
Quote from: Son of Spam on Apr 11, 2026, 04:36 PMJuat turned it on and watched him go down swinging. At least I think it was him. I am out ny a pool in Florida, wearing shades. And the screen is hard to see.
Yeah, he got the base hit then the next batter went down swinging.
I do think Aloy struck out in his first at bat so you're directionally correct.
If any of y'all not watching the Masters, you might want to change the channel.
Legit one of the best rounds of golf I've ever watched.
Tie ballgame.
Golf sucks.
Can we wear uniforms and hats that don't match our opponents? Have we ever worn all cardinal?
Tied it up after they couldn't turn the double play. 1-1 in the top of the third.
Quote from: BASS on Apr 11, 2026, 04:43 PMIf any of y'all not watching the Masters, you might want to change the channel.
Legit one of the best rounds of golf I've ever watched.
When I watch them swing at a baseball I know what's happening. I legit have no clue what I'm watching in the Masters. I mean, obviously put the ball in the hole in the fewest attempts possible, but like I never know when they send it if I just watched a good swing or the worst swing in history.
What can't we turn two when the ball is hit to the second basemen?
2 outs, man on 1st, and Gibler somehow walks a batter after starting with an 0-2 count. Next batter singles a runner home.
DVH was right when he said our situational pitching has been terrible this year. Too many times we have the batter 0-2, 1-2 and then let them work back for a walk.
Quote from: Loma on Apr 11, 2026, 04:48 PMHave we ever worn all cardinal?
That would be sweet
Runner scores. Clutch hit brough in the runner.
Wow. We score a third run on a bad pass from the catcher to third on the steal.
Maybe our luck is turning
Quote from: BleedinRed on Apr 11, 2026, 05:30 PMWow. We score a third run on a bad pass from the catcher to third on the steal.
They owed us for their first run.
We're making decent contact at the plate.
I missed the fourth score. Not sure what happened. Pleasantly surprised.
Quote from: Son of Spam on Apr 11, 2026, 04:36 PMJuat turned it on and watched him go down swinging. At least I think it was him. I am out ny a pool in Florida, wearing shades. And the screen is hard to see.
Thanks for the heads up.
Best at bat Aloy has had all year
We didn't appreciate last year's defense enough
We have been spoiled defensively for awhile.
Trying our hardest to give it away.
Bases loaded. A double play ball is needed.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Apr 11, 2026, 06:02 PMTrying our hardest to give it away.
Bases loaded. A double play ball is needed.
We're about to walk in a tying run
Pompey makes an incredible play on a ground ball and Robinett can't make a dig that most 12U first basemen can make.
They load the bases and then drive in the tying run.
If you're a first baseman who brings nothing offensively (which I hate), you sure as hell better be the second coming of Keith Hernandez defensively.
Miley could drop bangers if she stopped trying to be as insane as possible
Helfrick could do us a big favor by launching it over the wall
I think Helfrick just ended LeBron
Are we cheating? Are Fisher and McElvain the same person? I can't see any physical difference between the way they look and the way they pitch.
Safe. We will get screwed.
Do we not have an angle from the other side?
Hits have been clutch today. Another run.
6-4 Hogs
Aloy has had a good day at the plate.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on Apr 11, 2026, 05:38 PMThanks for the heads up.
In Cape San Blas. Come on over.
Bases loaded. No outs.
That guy didn't think robinette could run that fast
Blouses
HOMERUN!!! Poppy!!!
10-4 Hogs
Can we just play the 8th inning all game
Never doubted Pompey for a second!
(I've absolutely doubted)
Uh oh
That big guy for Bama looks like a pro. The one who just hit it and hit it 900 feet yesterday.
Gonna see Coil?
No need. Big Fish got out of his jam.
Aloy...what a game fella!
Sousa with a base knock scoring two.
13-5 Hogs.
What the heck is happening?
Pompey with a base knock scoring one.
14-5 Hogs
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Apr 11, 2026, 07:19 PMWhat the heck is happening?
I figured we would do something different. Just didn't think it would be favorable to the Hogs.
15-5 Hogs on a turner fielders choice.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Apr 11, 2026, 07:19 PMWhat the heck is happening?
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Helluva play
Quote from: Barton Fink on Apr 11, 2026, 07:23 PMHelluva play
we should challenge it just to be assholes
I thought any time you got up 10 after the losing team has batted 7 times, it was a run rule. In other words I didn't think there was an exception where the home team gets the bottom of their inning if it's not the 7th inning.
If we give up 11 runs then I'm letting go of the rope.
Pretty sure the home is always allowed to get their last at bat regardless of being down by 10+ in late innings
Wonder who we start tomorrow.
Ass whooping. Nice win Hogs.
I refuse to get excited we may have turned the corner.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Apr 11, 2026, 07:32 PMAss whooping. Nice win Hogs.
I refuse to get excited we may have turned the corner.
No doubt but great response after the last few weeks.
Definitely what you want to see from a team with talent that has underachieved.
They warmed my piss this weekend.
Quote from: Barton Fink on Apr 11, 2026, 07:29 PMWonder who we start tomorrow.
Wouldn't surprise me if it was Gaeckle since Fisher closed today.
Quote from: FNG on Apr 11, 2026, 09:16 AMSo...since the boys pitched well, batted well, and won a tough come-from-behind game last night, should we go ahead and start discussing the over/under on the number of runs we'll be run-ruled by today?
You're welcome.
Quote from: Barton Fink on Apr 11, 2026, 07:29 PMWonder who we start tomorrow.
McGuire is starting.
We are a joggernut.
Alabama's working on a no-hitter... through two innings.
Umps really hate it when you make the call for them and start walking to first
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Apr 12, 2026, 01:25 PMUmps really hate it when you make the call for them and start walking to first
ABS should be mandatory at every level above high school ball.
The one that got Ruiz was over, but Aloy's strike three never had the plate.
Guess we're waiting for the 8th again
Another error to turn a first base out into a runner on second.
They stole second and third at the same time. They are impressive at that.
Helfrick hauled ass for that triple.
And then Niu sacced him in.
Would be great if Gaeckle could hold this and we make a comeback.
Sorry im late but I'm here now. Let the ass beating commence.
Great at bat by Aloy to draw the walk. Even better given that the called strike two was six inches outside.
Tied 2-2 mid 7th. Souza singled up the middle scoring Ruiz.
Tie game, two on, zero outs.
Pompey strikes out swinging at a slider.
Peck hits into a double play.
Midway through the 7th. The 8th inning will be here soon enough.
Missed opportunity
Encouraging that Dave pinch hit for Robinett.
Don't think I've ever seen Gaeckle throw this many breaking balls.
They're working for him in a bad spot.
Good clutchitude
Nice pitching by Gackle to get out of the jam.
Satisfying
See y'all in Omaha
Pretty impressive series sweep. Hats off to the team and staff for making us all eat a plate of crow.
Swupt 'em
Did not see that coming. Good job boys!
As DVH says, it's baseball. No telling what will happen next weekend. But hopefully it is the start of a trend.
What's the story on Zack Stewart? Benched? Injured?
Quote from: FNG on Apr 13, 2026, 08:52 AMWhat's the story on Zack Stewart? Benched? Injured?
I've looked at various sites and nothing is mentioned. I'm guessing with Ruiz coming back, the emergence of Rutenbar, plus Aloy and Pompey showing signs of breaking out of their slumps, that playing time is going to get harder and harder to get. I wouldn't be surprised if Rutenbar ends up playing more 1st base because Robinett's fielding may be not enough to keep him in the lineup. If that happens it will be easier to start Stewart at RF/DH.
Quote from: Mazeppa Pompazoidi on Apr 13, 2026, 11:22 AMI've looked at various sites and nothing is mentioned. I'm guessing with Ruiz coming back, the emergence of Rutenbar, plus Aloy and Pompey showing signs of breaking out of their slumps, that playing time is going to get harder and harder to get. I wouldn't be surprised if Rutenbar ends up playing more 1st base because Robinett's fielding may be not enough to keep him in the lineup. If that happens it will be easier to start Stewart at RF/DH.
Agree with this.
Rutenbar has hit himself into the lineup, so we have to find a spot for him. First base is the natural choice given he's a catcher and because Robinett isn't hitting or fielding well.
I like Robinett but he's bringing nothing to the table offensively at a position that is largely a hitting position. If you're a first baseman who can't hit, you'd better be the second coming of Keith Hernandez defensively or you have to sit. He's hitting a team low .233 overall, and in SEC games he's hitting .180 and has an OPS of .528.
I would not have guess Robinett was batting a team worse at .233. Hate it for him.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Apr 13, 2026, 12:16 PMI would not have guess Robinett was batting a team worse at .233. Hate it for him.
To be fair to him, I only focused on the 10-11 guys who are making up the lineup at the moment and not Brumbaugh, who was hitting a horrendous .140 before he took a seat for good.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Apr 13, 2026, 12:16 PMI would not have guess Robinett was batting a team worse at .233. Hate it for him.
He only hit .260 last year and struck out 26 times in 73 AB's.
Robinett certainly looks the part and has a good-looking swing, he just doesn't produce much.
Tonight we run rule them
This field looks like it's been used for mortar practice.
I like the picture in picture when there is a runner on first.
I also love there are zero commercials.
Quote from: FNG on Apr 14, 2026, 06:15 PMThis field looks like it's been used for mortar practice.
The greenskeeper should be fired, that looks awful.
I'm enjoying all these crowd shots and extra camera angles. Way better than the SEC network.
Having Phil on the call is so much better.
Quote from: Pig Benis on Apr 14, 2026, 08:20 PMHaving Phil on the call is so much better.
Truth
Quote from: FNG on Apr 14, 2026, 06:15 PMThis field looks like it's been used for mortar practice.
What caused that?
Quote from: Pig Benis on Apr 14, 2026, 08:20 PMHaving Phil on the call is so much better.
Amen.
We're so spoiled with him on the radio broadcast, especially in comparison to having to endure Chuck with football and basketball.
I actually really liked the TV broadcast. Phil, the crowd shots, the replays, the score bug, and no commercials made for a very enjoyable viewing experience.
Is there a score and inning?
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Apr 14, 2026, 09:29 PMIs there a score and inning?
We ran ruled 'em 12-2 in 7
That was a foul ball at the end.
Quote from: Gambler on Apr 14, 2026, 10:27 PMThat was a foul ball at the end.
What happened on that last play? We were at the game and, just as the ball was coming down, I looked at 3rd to see if the runner was tagging up. When I looked back, the ball was on the ground, but the umpire was signaling out. Did the fielder catch the ball and lose it while transferring it to his hand?
Quote from: arreferee on Apr 15, 2026, 11:10 AMWhat happened on that last play? We were at the game and, just as the ball was coming down, I looked at 3rd to see if the runner was tagging up. When I looked back, the ball was on the ground, but the umpire was signaling out. Did the fielder catch the ball and lose it while transferring it to his hand?
Believe that is what was called. That allowed us to tag up and score. Bizarre play all around.
On the Deuce tonight against #5 Georgia. Wes Johnson has done well there.
Why are we starting tonight?
And how high do we jump after we sweep these Frickers?
Wes will be another in a long line of Hog coaches that made other teams increadibly successful. Poor timing on our part if Dave isn't close to retiring.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Apr 16, 2026, 03:18 PMWhy are we starting tonight?
We have to start at some point. Tonight is as good as any other.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Apr 16, 2026, 03:18 PMWhy are we starting tonight?
And how high do we jump after we sweep these Frickers?
What better place than here? What better time than now?
I meant instead of the normal Friday Saturday Sunday routine
Quote from: buff2.0 on Apr 16, 2026, 03:03 PMOn the Deuce tonight against #5 Georgia. Wes Johnson has done well there.
On the U tonight
Yeah on the U
If we sweep them, we retake first place in conference. Just sayin.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Apr 16, 2026, 07:01 PMIf we sweep them, we retake first place in conference. Just sayin.
That'll make the post-season letdown even more specialer.
Good first by Dietz.
We're gonna get our left on base stats up with a quickness this game.
Imagine facing our lineup and being this nervous about it.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Apr 16, 2026, 07:15 PMWe're gonna get our left on base stats up with a quickness this game.
Just about to post that.
With runners on 2nd and 3rd with no outs, Kalshi currently has us scoring these runners at 6.2%.
I thought that was gone. Dang. Hey, we scored a run!
Quote from: BleedinRed on Apr 16, 2026, 07:17 PMKalshi currently has us scoring these runners at 6.2%.
Kozeal's magnificent sac brought one in
Looks like a thin crowd tonight.
Fuck Kalshi! Hogs score two so far!
Our hitting issues are taking the weekend off
And it's not even the 8th inning yet
Georgia is starting a game like we normally do. Nice to see it.
WILD.
Pitcher looks Nuke LaLoush terrible. We took advantage of it with 3.
Georgia pitcher is struggling mightily.
Nice first inning. Georgia throws a no hitter the rest of the way.
That'll work
Dietz is pitching like the pitcher we thought we would see pitching when the season started.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Apr 16, 2026, 07:26 PMNice first inning. Georgia throws a no hitter the rest of the way.
At this rate Dietz might do the same. 10 pitches in the inning.
For anyone not watching,
what the fuck is wrong with you? we're up 3-0 mid-2nd.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Apr 16, 2026, 07:20 PMOur hitting issues are taking the weekend off
You're a moron
I know it's just the shadows, but the lady four rows up to the left of the batter looks terrifying
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Apr 16, 2026, 07:36 PMYou're a moron
Yeah you tell him!
This guy can barely get the ball over the plate and he's thrown five straight strikeouts now.
Georgia pitcher has settled in. Hope Dietz can keep pace now.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Apr 16, 2026, 07:39 PMHope Dietz can keep pace now.
SHUT THE FUCK UP DUDE!
Quote from: buff2.0 on Apr 16, 2026, 07:33 PMAt this rate Dietz might do the same. 10 pitches in the inning.
Stupid motherfucker
They just said Dietz made the business decision to not catch the ball. I'd say it was a smart move.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Apr 16, 2026, 07:38 PMI know it's just the shadows, but the lady four rows up to the left of the batter looks terrifying
That is a scary looking MFer.
Quote from: Son of Spam on Apr 16, 2026, 07:47 PMThat is a scary looking MFer.
It's like she's wearing a dollar general scream mask
Wish the guy had went, that was a heck of a throw to third.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Apr 16, 2026, 07:48 PMIt's like she's wearing a dollar general scream mask
Cher trying out her best Morticia Addams look?
6 straight K's for their pitcher.
SMFH
Quote from: Feral on Apr 16, 2026, 07:55 PM6 straight K's for their pitcher.
SMFH
We are up there swinging out of our batting helmets....again.
Terrible baseball IQ. Up 3-1 and trying to steal third base. That is not the time to be aggressive.
Struck out 7 of the last 8. Still can't keep the ball over the plate, but we keep swinging anyway. Wes is looking like a genius for keeping him out there after the terrible first inning.
Koezal quit on that AB after Helfrick got caught stealing.
Wes said their pitcher cleared the mechanism.
He must love the game
Good job Sousa.
Robinette finally gets a hit and an RBI.
He crushed that one.
This guy's done.
It hasn't been mentioned enough, Kozeal has been solid at short.
Quote from: buff2.0 on Apr 16, 2026, 08:12 PMHe must love the game
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Having Robinett and Aloy back to back in the lineup gives me PTSD from when we had Parker Rowland and John Bolton as our 8 and 9 hole hitters.
Great breaking ball
Boom
I'm feeling good but there is still a lot of time left on the clock.
Be honest, who's listened to that full Miley Cyrus song
They need 3 runs and the first 3 batters up in the 9th are hitless. Great win, Hogs.
Aloy...sigh
Goddammn McElvain, throw strikes
Gonna make it interesting...
This dude about to go down swinging
Nice win!
Boom!
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Good win. Always make it interesting.
Weather delay
Projected start time?
Quote from: Pig Benis on Apr 17, 2026, 06:11 PMProjected start time?
when they throw the first pitch
Lightning was 6:03, so minimum 6:33
I'll send my monthly dues directly to you
The radio guys have nothing to talk about. They've spent ten minutes on pickle juice shots and peanut m&ms
7:15
I could listen to Phil at an insurance seminar
Well, dang.
Robinett is a Big 12 first baseman.
He cannot hit SEC pitching to save his life. A .600 OPS isn't what you want from a position that's supposed to be all bat.
Third inning implosion by Gibler.
Gibler gets 2 quick outs and then goes walk, HBP, RBI single, 4 pitch walk to load the bases, and RBI single (another runner was tagged out at home).
Georgia up 3-0 now.
Fucker got lazy going for home.
Quote from: Feral on Apr 17, 2026, 07:58 PMRobinett is a Big 12 first baseman.
He cannot hit SEC pitching to save his life. A .600 OPS isn't what you want from a position that's supposed to be all bat.
MVC first baseman.
What just happened to their starter?
Their first baseman is O-Shag-Hennessy? Does he have a son named A-a-Ron?
In case you missed it or I forgot to post it, they finally have the Norm Night hats and shirts for sale. I ordered last week and didn't want to mention it until my order was fulfilled.
https://shop.arkansasrazorbacks.com/search/keyword/baseball?pageNumber=1&orderBy=2&cm_sp=Hero-_-HeroBaseball26-_-8013
Our hitting has reverted back to our unfortunate norm
Of course
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Apr 17, 2026, 08:58 PMOur hitting has reverted back to our unfortunate norm
We can't even hit the ball out of the infield.
The elephant in the room is that our hitting sucked last night as well. We scored 4 of our 6 runs on walks, wild pitches, passed balls, and sac flys.
Good leave this guy in so Ruiz can hit the game tying homer off him. Deport him later.
We got one back
Kozeal with another routine difficult play up the middle.
Capt Obvious here but, bench Robinette
What an at-flyswat by Robinett.
Quote from: Barton Fink on Apr 17, 2026, 10:16 PMCapt Obvious here but, bench Robinette
It's almost coaching malpractice for DVH to continue to have him in the lineup.
He has ZERO power. Has 1 (!) homer on the year. His OPS in SEC games is .535. That's absolutely horrendous for a first baseman.
Aloy has fallen off a cliff, but at least he can crank one if he can barrel it up. Robinett is swinging a dead bat.
No clutch hits, despite plenty of opportunities with all of the walks. 1-15 with runners on.
Went to take a leak before the bottom of the 9th and we already got two outs
I don understand the strategerie of swinging out of your shoes and helmet on every pitch. How about trying easier swings to make contact and put the ball in play
Quote from: Bogey7 on Apr 18, 2026, 09:56 AMI don understand the strategerie of swinging out of your shoes and helmet on every pitch. How about trying easier swings to make contact and put the ball in play
Check out my post in the other baseball thread. Jay Johnson is saying the same thing. It's becoming a bad trend throughout all of baseball.
Get about 10 minutes in and listen to them talk about Luke Raley. Strikes out 33% of the time, but has an insane (over 1.000) OPS because when he does hit the ball it goes up into the air and sometimes over the wall.
Stat exists, stat gets prioritized, players want to chase it as early as possible.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-just-baseball-show/id1560027068?i=1000762044647
Quote from: Bogey7 on Apr 18, 2026, 09:56 AMI don understand the strategerie of swinging out of your shoes and helmet on every pitch. How about trying easier swings to make contact and put the ball in play
The announcers talked about Aloy's insane corkscrew motion and recoil.
His swing and miss is so bad it's almost comical. He swings so hard and then recoils intensely that it looks like a swing motion in rewind.
His swing has gotten markedly worse since he's been here.
Quote from: Feral on Apr 18, 2026, 10:50 AMThe announcers talked about Aloy's insane corkscrew motion and recoil.
His swing and miss is so bad it's almost comical. He swings so hard and then recoils intensely that it looks like a swing motion in rewind.
His swing has gotten markedly worse since he's been here.
It's not the hard swing for Aloy so much as it is the inability to pick up spin.
The whole team would benefit from shortening up on two strike counts.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Apr 18, 2026, 12:42 PMIt's not the hard swing for Aloy so much as it is the inability to pick up spin.
The whole team would benefit from shortening up on two strike counts.
No surprise that he's basically not seeing fastballs anywhere near the zone anymore and is seeing a healthy dose of breaking pitches and low and away.
Same with Souza. He can hit a fastball but a pitch in the dirt is his kryptonire. I'd hazard a guess 90% of his swinging strikeouts are on dirtballs.
I wish they'd make that uniform an all off white with red pinstripes. That would be titties.
Things escalated quickly
Two freaking days in a row we give up a lead off home run
Apparently we love playing from behind.
We've got a base runner to strand!
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Apr 18, 2026, 01:11 PMWe've got a base runner to strand!
How about another? Yeah? Ok give em another.
That was a hell of a low strike call on kozeal
Ump helped him on what should've been ball #10.
Needed a couple more mph in the wind
Leave him in coach!
Wow. That's a quick hook but you could tell that kid was gonna struggle.
I have never seen a pitcher pulled after 3 batters, 1 out and no runs scored, at any level.
Wow
Just the way souza drew it up
What a laser by Sousa to drive in the run!
Did Georgia celebrate too hard last night?
Hey Stewart, foghorns is calling
Edit: well shit
Quote from: BASS on Apr 18, 2026, 01:05 PMI wish they'd make that uniform an all off white with red pinstripes. That would be titties.
We leave a lot of untapped potential in our baseball unis. Good thing the traditional look is so good.
Quote from: BASS on Apr 18, 2026, 01:25 PMHey Stewart, foghorns is calling
Edit: well shit
Maybe to DoorDash an order to someone.
So far so good!
Dang. Nearly cleared the roofline
Need to get Kozeal going. Kid can hit.
Feels like we're gonna need more than 6 to win this one.
Quote from: Barton Fink on Apr 18, 2026, 01:49 PMNeed to get Kozeal going. Kid can hit.
Feels like we're gonna need more than 6 to win this one.
If we just keep on pace for 27 we'll be okay.
They were talking about Kozeal's poor bummer in SEC play today and flashing up the side by side on TV right before that homer.
Let's hope they do it in his next AB.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Apr 18, 2026, 01:52 PMIf we just keep on pace for 27 we'll be okay.
Maybe
Maybe walk that guy
Y'all think Wes will come coach here if offered when dvh retires?
Damn
FFS we can't have nice things.
I just told my wife a HR was incoming when Gaeckle came in.
So. Gaeckle isn't a starter or a reliever.
Can he play first base and hit a little?
Damn damn
27 might not be enough today
Gaeckle is officially washed
I thought troy was talking stupid when he said it would be football score today.
Quote from: BASS on Apr 18, 2026, 02:06 PMI thought troy was talking stupid when he said it would be football score today.
Being right on that doesn't make it any less stupid.
Let's score 4 here
Gaeckle's problem the last two years is that he gets ahead 0-2 and then serves up a meatball instead of trying to get the hitters to chase something.
Is Stewart's walk up music Mariah Carey?
Quote from: BASS on Apr 18, 2026, 02:14 PMIs Stewart's walk up music Mariah Carey?
It needs to be something from Whitesnake.
It might actually make a difference that we get last at bat.
Uh oh
Just walk the dude
Pull Gaeckle.
Gaeckle is so fucking bad now
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Apr 18, 2026, 02:24 PMPull Gaeckle.
Two runs because we couldn't catch a fucking pop up.
Gaeckle did enough to get out of this unscathed.
Free baserunners almost always seem to score. Unless when we are the ones benefitting of course.
How far in the grass is someone allowed to run before he's out of the basepath?
Anything inside the dugout steps is ok?
Boom
Home run derby.
Fisher in for Gaeckle.
Probably smart. Need to keep lefties in as much as possible.
That's gonna hurt us
Shitty throw to first by Kozeal.
Lucky to get an out there
How many defensive fuckups are we going to have?
I said it earlier in the year, but this is probably the worst defense we've had in the DVH era.
1 step forward, 2 steps back.
Another one. Something about the weather or the earth's magnetic shift or whatever is messing us up just enough.
Holy shit we are so bad defensively.
Quote from: buff2.0 on Apr 18, 2026, 02:56 PMAnother one. Something about the weather or the earth's magnetic shift or whatever is messing us up just enough.
Souza phones another one in. My grandson can field better than this.
We keep giving them extra outs every inning.
Quote from: Son of Spam on Apr 18, 2026, 02:57 PMSouza phones another one in. My grandson can field better than this.
I literally just told my wife "what in the 10U travel ball hell is this?"
Good to see Aloy adjusting his approach.
When they get free baserunners they make us pay.
When we get them we don't piss a drop.
And so it goes.
Quote from: Feral on Apr 18, 2026, 03:09 PMWhen they get free baserunners they make us pay.
When we get them we don't piss a drop.
And so it goes.
Our season in a nutshell.
They've scored 12 runs. Only 8 of them earned.
DVH with the "piece of shit"
Worst home plate umpire we've had in years.
Van Horn sticking with shitty pitching way too long
Gotta be shitting me
Holy shit we are so bad on defense
Probably a good time to get tossed. This ump is clueless.
Sloppy as fuck on defense is no way to go through life son.
Their catcher is ridiculous.
3 homers and 5 RBI today
I'm gonna dynamite my eardrums if I hear this commentator say "jet stream" one more time
And we're back
Not the first shady hbp they've called today
Again wow
Why pitch to him
5 errors on the day. This team sucks at everything.
Bench Souza's ass now. How many runs has he cost us with his dipshittery?
And for fuck's sake Kozeal, throw the goddamn ball to 1st base like you mean it. Rutenbar is about to tear his groin from all this unnecessary stretching.
Replay got the interference call wrong as usual.
Ball hit the bat before Helfrick's mitt made contact. By rule that is not interference.
Going to be an epic walk off win
We just don't have the bats for a serious postseason run. Or the pitching. Or the defense to back up the pitching. Or the general IQ to make consistently good decisions anywhere on the field.
Quote from: buff2.0 on Apr 18, 2026, 04:26 PMWe just don't have the bats for a serious postseason run. Or the pitching. Or the defense to back up the pitching. Or the general IQ to make consistently good decisions anywhere on the field.
We are a speed bump on another Arkansas guy-coached team on their way to a title.
Baseball has become what football was in the 80s. Arkansas guys beating us and winning titles while we never get one.
Ko-Zeal is asshoe today
Now it'll be a really epic walkoff
And we're calling an eighth grader in from the bullpen
I walked away for a bit. Just came back. Am I watching the right game, we're still in the top of the 9th, and they have 26 runs?
School record is 7 errors in a game.
Only 34 errors this season (before today)? Is that right? The record is 115.
Quote from: buff2.0 on Apr 18, 2026, 04:48 PMI walked away for a bit. Just came back. Am I watching the right game, we're still in the top of the 9th, and they have 26 runs?
It was 15-11. I drove 5 minutes to Walkons. It's 26-11. What happened?
Gotta be deflating having to keep playing while you watch all the fans file out.
I went to shoot ball at 12-9 thinking it couldn't get much worse. it got much worse.
Now we have to get finished off by Leon Phelps
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Alright, we got the deficit-halving run on base.
I applaud you guys for sticking with it. I'm out and about today and brought the game up to check the score. It was the 7th and we were down 15-11. Looks like I made the right choice to not try to watch.
Tying run is only 10 batters away.
Four grand slams will win it
Quote from: Barton Fink on Apr 18, 2026, 02:05 PM27 might not be enough today
Nostradamus. 26 should be though
Technically, this was one of our better hitting games
10 straight home runs and we can tie this thing
As well as a historically bad pitching and defensive performance. My 8 y/o son's team plays better defense than we did today.
Quote from: verro on Apr 18, 2026, 05:00 PMFour grand slams will win it
Here comes the first one.
I went down for a nap at 14-9. Wow.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on Apr 18, 2026, 05:09 PMHere comes the first one.
I went down for a nap at 14-9. Wow.
So did the team
Quote from: Hognrock on Apr 18, 2026, 05:04 PMNostradamus. 26 should be though
It's uncanny.
Nice call, BF. This is all your fault.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on Apr 18, 2026, 05:12 PMIt's uncanny.
Nice call, BF. This is all your fault.
I'll wear it.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Apr 18, 2026, 05:05 PMTechnically, this was one of our better hitting games
Good point.
There's no way our football team will score this many against them in September.
I told my wife in the 2nd or 3rd this felt like a 21-20 type game. Like watching a coach pitch game. I wasn't far off. Good job BF and shame on you at the same time.
They scored in every inning but the 2nd. That's insane.
My wife and I usually drive the 5 and half hours over for a few games a year. I am not even interested in seeing this team this year. And I hate that. We struck out on the portal this year. And several of the players that came back aren't worth a shit. We are an average team at best. Below average at worst. No title this year.
Watched DVH's postgame presser.
He was royally pissed about the defense and called out Souza specially fucking up a DP ball and allowing more runs in the early big inning.
He also said that our 0-2 pitching approach was horrendous. I didn't realize this but they hit an 3 run HR, 2 run HR, and 2 run double, and one other big hit all on 0-2 counts.
Quote from: Feral on Apr 18, 2026, 08:26 PMWatched DVH's postgame presser.
He was royally pissed about the defense and called out Souza specially fucking up a DP ball and allowing more runs in the early big inning.
He also said that our 0-2 pitching approach was horrendous. I didn't realize this but they hit an 3 run HR, 2 run HR, and 2 run double, and one other big hit all on 0-2 counts.
Like calling out Hobbs or laying it on the players?
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on Apr 18, 2026, 09:14 PMLike calling out Hobbs or laying it on the players?
He didn't really specify or call out any one person, just that we kept giving up big hits with 0-2 counts and 2 outs. He did give a pithy comment about "well the pitching was the pitching today."
He did call out Souza specifically, but said "the second baseman" and then went on at length about the dropped pop up and the double play ball he fucked up and how that led to things spiraling.
Quote from: Gambler on Apr 18, 2026, 06:49 PMThey scored in every inning but the 2nd. That's insane.
How do they hit so well? Inquiring minds want to know.
Obviously it sucks to lose like that, and to lose the series after looking so good in game one, but the takeaway for me is we went toe-to-toe with the best team in the league for basically the entire weekend until the pitching shit the bed today.
We're 9-9 with four series left. Sweeping Mizzou this weekend would be ideal. Then you'd be 12-9 with three series left and two of them at home against Ole Miss and Oklahoma, neither of whom are world beaters, then finish at Kentucky who is middle of the pack.
I think a 17-13 league finish isn't out of the cards, and would keep us in the hosting conversation. Not saying we'd be a lock but I think we'd get the benefit of the doubt considering our brand and recent success.
NM
Quote from: HughJasole on Apr 19, 2026, 08:31 AMObviously it sucks to lose like that, and to lose the series after looking so good in game one, but the takeaway for me is we went toe-to-toe with the best team in the league for basically the entire weekend until the pitching shit the bed today.
We're 9-9 with four series left. Sweeping Mizzou this weekend would be ideal. Then you'd be 12-9 with three series left and two of them at home against Ole Miss and Oklahoma, neither of whom are world beaters, then finish at Kentucky who is middle of the pack.
I think a 17-13 league finish isn't out of the cards, and would keep us in the hosting conversation. Not saying we'd be a lock but I think we'd get the benefit of the doubt considering our brand and recent success.
Not sure we want to host the way the home series have been going.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on Apr 19, 2026, 01:59 PMNot sure we want to host the way the home series have been going.
Might be best if we get some reps in the NIT instead
Quote from: HughJasole on Apr 19, 2026, 08:31 AMObviously it sucks to lose like that, and to lose the series after looking so good in game one, but the takeaway for me is we went toe-to-toe with the best team in the league for basically the entire weekend until the pitching shit the bed today.
We're 9-9 with four series left. Sweeping Mizzou this weekend would be ideal. Then you'd be 12-9 with three series left and two of them at home against Ole Miss and Oklahoma, neither of whom are world beaters, then finish at Kentucky who is middle of the pack.
I think a 17-13 league finish isn't out of the cards, and would keep us in the hosting conversation. Not saying we'd be a lock but I think we'd get the benefit of the doubt considering our brand and recent success.
This is some Rick Schaeffer level sunshine pumping here. Message boards are for doom and gloom.
Quote from: Too Big Pig on Apr 19, 2026, 02:48 PMThis is some Rick Schaeffer level sunshine pumping here. Message boards are for doom and gloom.
Okay, watch them only win at Mizzou and get swept by Ole Miss, then take 2 of 3 from the Sooners only to get swept at Kentucky to miss the tournament completely.
Quote from: HughJasole on Apr 20, 2026, 02:15 PMOkay, watch them only win at Mizzou and get swept by Ole Miss, then take 2 of 3 from the Sooners only to get swept at Kentucky to miss the tournament completely.
It's what this team deserves for their effort this season.
Quote from: GeoHogsGeo on Apr 21, 2026, 07:02 AMIt's what this team deserves for their effort this season.
It's also what the coaches deserve for their shit job of roster construction.
They got a wake up call after the 2023 and 2024 seasons when we had to have elite pitching and defense both years to carry terrible offenses when we were trotting out guys like Rowland, Bolton, and Diggs and ultimately got bounced in our own regional.
DVH said F this and went all in on bats after the 2024 season and pulled guys like Iredale, Davalon, Maxwell, Kozeal, and even Justin Thomas of the portal, and we ended the season with 7 out of 9 guys in our lineup hitting above .300. We're going to have to do that again.
Niu hit .276 at Marshall and never got near .300 at New Orleans, but he's going to suddenly be able to hit SEC pitching? Please. Same for Stewart who hit .269 at Missouri State. Conversely, Ruiz hit .388 at Lamar, and not surprisingly he's been the lone pickup out of the portal. The lone aberration is Pompey, who raked at Tech and has been terrible here.
Lastly, the hubris to believe that we could finally make Gaeckle a starter (despite trying and failing last year), that Fisher could suddenly morph from quasi mid-week guy to Sunday starter, and that we didn't need starters from the portal is incredible to me.
Fast forward to present day when our defense is terrible because we have too many guys playing out of position, we have no RF, our CF and 3B are bottom of the order hitters, we're getting nothing offensively from 1B, and our leadoff hitter is an unheralded freshman.
Working on a shutout through the top half of the first inning.
Commentary has already mentioned giving up 26 runs against Georgia.
I'm going to write a New York... Post bestseller about becoming a champion-level pitcher when your opponent is the Arkansas Razorbacks. Thirteen chapters each with their own unique way of saying "Throw it low and outside."
Aloy hit a 114 mph bouncer to second base, who caught it and threw out Souza heading home from third. Wasn't even a force play.
Still have runners on 1st and 3rd with 2 outs in the bottom 2nd.
Nevermind, Turner strikes out on another low breaking ball. More wasted opportunities.
Had runners at the corners with no outs the 2nd and couldn't plate a run.
Robinett strikes out when all we needed was a ball in play.
Souza thrown out at home.
And another strikeout.
Oh look, yet another error by the middle infield.
Ballgame?
Quote from: BleedinRed on Apr 21, 2026, 07:04 PMBallgame?
We're going to go through all our arms before we get to the weekend.
Quote from: buff2.0 on Apr 21, 2026, 07:06 PMWe're going to go through all our arms before we get to the weekend.
May not even be noticeable
This is by far my least favorite baseball team I can recall. They're bad at everything.
Their starting pitcher just threw 3 K's in the 5th inning.
It's so bad I've not seen RickB behind home plate in weeks.
Thank God for other teams errors. It's the only reliable way for us to score.
Consecutive fielding errors give us one run.
Bases loaded with one out. It's Aloy's time to shine at the plate.
A sac fly to bring in a tying run is better than I expected.
Bases loaded again after a walk. This guy's got a 3200 breaking ball, it's all he wants to throw, but he can't get it in the strike zone. And.... just threw that pitch past the catcher and let Stewart get in from 3rd. 3-2 us.
I take it back, we're really good at other teams making routine fielding errors and throwing wild pitches.
We've scored 17 runs this season on passed balls and wild pitches.
It's almost embarrassing how reliant we are on mistakes and charity runs.
The fact this team scored 22 against USC-E is a miracle.
Unreal
What... are we even doing?
Why the hell are we backpicking 3rd with 2 outs?
Quote from: Feral on Apr 21, 2026, 08:12 PMWhy the hell are we backpicking 3rd with 2 outs?
If they're going to give you an out....oh wait....
Helfrick is the only player we have that seems to give a shit.
Subpar start for Eaves. That ball hasn't landed yet.
Meat
Has Eaves done quite literally anything noteworthy aside from diving into Lake Norm after the Supers last year?
Thanks for your 8 pitches, go hit the showers. That was a good K I thought.
Lol that balk call was crazy
If this is the state of their pitching then that two runs oughta do it for us.
Now we just need the pitching to hold on.
That will do it. Big bomb by Helfrick.
Finally good things happening
That ball was crushed.
MO State coach played himself with all these pitching changes and gamesmanship.
Ended up psyching his own pitchers out.
EDIT - and as I post that Pompey hits one that hasn't landed yet.
Sounds like all our doom and gloom was a little premature.
Aloy lets two perfect pitches go right down the middle. The. Strikes out on the outside sweeping breaking ball.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Apr 21, 2026, 09:09 PMSounds like all our doom and gloom was a little premature.
Weeeeellllllll....not exactly.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Apr 21, 2026, 09:09 PMSounds like all our doom and gloom was a little premature.
It was warranted.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Apr 21, 2026, 09:09 PMSounds like all our doom and gloom was a little premature.
Georgia put 11 on us in the 9th, so nothing is out of the question.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Apr 21, 2026, 09:09 PMSounds like all our doom and gloom was a little premature.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Apr 21, 2026, 09:09 PMAloy lets two perfect pitches go right down the middle. The. Strikes out on the outside sweeping breaking ball.
Quote from: Feral on Apr 21, 2026, 09:11 PMGeorgia put 11 on us in the 9th, so nothing is out of the question.
More confused than a baby at a titty bar
Maybe the cat can turn the season around. I'm desperate.
Quote from: Barton Fink on Apr 21, 2026, 09:19 PMMaybe the cat can turn the season around. I'm desperate.
Hey, the raccoon turned around the 2022 season.
https://x.com/ByMattJones/status/2047062064384905364?s=20
It's time to turn on SEC Network.
We can't get a hit, but the bases have been walked full. Stewart at the plate with two outs and bases loaded.
Swing and a miss to take strike 2. 2-2 count, and another miss for K number 3. The bad, wasted the opportunity in the top of the first. The good - their starting ace threw 31 pitches.
At least we had one foul ball, the rest of our swings were misses
Hunter Dietz is 2 for 4, if the stats we're tracking here are "pitches thrown" and "home runs given up".
1 for 3 if the stat is "batters hit per pitches thrown."
Edited the first stat line.
We may not win another game all season
Down to 50% pitches for HR
Dietz needed 4 more warm-up pitches
"Fortunate Son" hit hard when that foul ball was up in the air
We are horrible
Quote from: buff2.0 on Apr 23, 2026, 07:16 PMWe can't get a hit, but the bases have been walked full. Stewart at the plate with two outs and bases loaded.
Swing and a miss to take strike 2. 2-2 count, and another miss for K number 3. The bad, wasted the opportunity in the top of the first. The good - their starting ace threw 31 pitches.
I legitimately hate Stewart's plate approach, especially with runners on base.
Currently at Disney World. Happiest place on earth. And the Hogs team is sucking the joy out of this too.
Helfrick is the only real player player we have.
We're not gonna get no hit, I'll fuckin tell ya that.
It's about time to start couch fucking on every hit instead of waiting for homers.
I hate Kozeal's arm from shortshop. He throws lollipops. 3B and SS are supposed to throw lasers to first with no hump.
Well, at least Stewart moved Helfrick to third. I guess that's something.
Sliding headfirst into third on astroturf has got to suck. That plastic shit should be outlawed!
And Aloy does Aloy things.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Apr 23, 2026, 07:59 PMI hate Kozeal's arm from shortshop. He throws lollipops. 3B and SS are supposed to throw lasers to first with no hump.
He's not a SS, DVH has the middle infielders playing out of position
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Apr 23, 2026, 07:59 PMI hate Kozeal's arm from shortshop. He throws lollipops. 3B and SS are supposed to throw lasers to first with no hump.
To be fair to him, he's playing out of position because DVH and Nate decided to insanely pin their hopes on a true freshman instead of going and getting a SS out of the portal.
The Mizzou batter up now (Seals) is 0 for his last 22 with 10 K's.
He'd fit right into our lineup.
EDIT - of course, right as I hit post he laces a single to RF. Definitely not Hog potential anymore.
WHY 👏 IS 👏 ROBINETT 👏 IN 👏 THE 👏 LINEUP
Stewart Pompey Aloy Robinett is lost at the plate
Hey, we scored!
What a dumb steal attempt. And Kozeal is limping.
At the same time, we took strike three looking for the second out and got thrown out on a steal that wasn't close at third for out three.
We are embarrassing
Quote from: buff2.0 on Apr 23, 2026, 08:33 PMWhat a dumb steal attempt. And Kozeal is limping.
At the same time, we took strike three looking for the second out and got thrown out on a steal that wasn't close at third for out three.
That was stupid!
We have made head scratching steal attempts all year.
The Nate Thompson Effect
Overall Hitting .150 (3-20)
Two Outs .000 (0-5)
Runners On .000 (0-7)
Runners in Scoring Pos. .000 (0-5)
Quote from: Feral on Apr 23, 2026, 07:44 PMI legitimately hate Stewart's plate approach, especially with runners on base.
I'll say again...
I really hope we don't make the tourney this year. Let this abortion end and try to regroup next year.
It's almost coaching malpractice for DVH to trot out a lineup with Aloy, Stewart, and Robinett batting back to back to back.
Quote from: Son of Spam on Apr 23, 2026, 08:52 PMI really hope we don't make the tourney this year. Let this abortion end and try to regroup next year.
If we make the tourney, we
absolutely aren't winning the 2-3 matchup in the regional.
Big Country takes outside pitch the other way for the double! That was a nice swing!
Mizzo pitcher threw a nice game. Too bad he is going to get the no decision.
What is it called when every batter in the lineup has at least one strikeout?
Ruiz is the only guy who hasn't.
So far.
Pompey watches a meatball right down the middle and then swings at the next one 6 inches off the plate
Rutenbar, you glorious bastard.
Boom, the freshman is the guy we want at the plate.
Hate to say it but I have zero faith in Gaeckle
Why?
Why would anyone?
First Base Coach looked straight at the kid in the Arkansas hat and was like, "Nah, I'll throw the ball to that grown dude over there."
Thor whipped out his hammer on that ball. Damn.
Nice hit Stewart.
Aloy proves he can chop out somewhere other than third base.
We own the eighf.
Where has this Gaeckle been? He seems so much better from the pen.
Quote from: Cardiac Hog on Apr 23, 2026, 09:22 PMSay what again?
So far tonight I talked shit about Aloy (proceeded to walk), Robinett (proceeded to double), Stewart (2 run HR), and Gaeckle (3 K's k in a row).
I've got next week's lotto numbers, too.
Why? Why try to steal in this situation?
Why the hell are we trying to have Robinett steal?!
What the fuck are we doing, Dave?
Jesus, first Kozeal trying to steal 3rd now Robinett. Not a great night for DVH.
Lol caught stealing again. Why!?
Quote from: Feral on Apr 23, 2026, 09:36 PMSo far tonight I talked shit about Aloy (proceeded to walk), Robinett (proceeded to double), Stewart (2 run HR), and Gaeckle (3 K's k in a row).
I've got next week's lotto numbers, too.
Dont forget Mizzou's Seal who was 0-22
Quote from: Cardiac Hog on Apr 23, 2026, 09:42 PMDont forget Mizzou's Seal who was 0-22
You're right, forgot about that one 😂.
He proceeded to belt a single opposite field.
Quote from: Feral on Apr 23, 2026, 09:43 PMYou're right, forgot about that one 😂.
He proceeded to belt a single opposite field.
What are your thoughts on Cal's ability to get big men?
Quote from: Cardiac Hog on Apr 23, 2026, 09:45 PMWhat are your thoughts on Cal's ability to get big men?
Cal is washed and sucks at recruiting.
Man Gaeckle has been a disappointment.
Just need to get two more outs without giving up a game-tying home run.
Just need one more out without giving up a walk-off home run.
Quote from: Feral on Apr 23, 2026, 09:46 PMCal is washed and sucks at recruiting.
:thumb_up:
Never in doubt. But how's dude going to go down without swinging at the same pitch twice in a row?
That's a winner! WPS!
Quote from: buff2.0 on Apr 23, 2026, 09:53 PMJust need to get two more outs without giving up a game-tying home run.
Quote from: buff2.0 on Apr 23, 2026, 09:56 PMJust need one more out without giving up a walk-off home run.
That was a dangerous game you were playing.
Looks like we're on the SEC Network again tomorrow, same time.
He doesn't deserve to wear #33 but he got it done.
Fuck football, we own these guys in baseball.
I hope that was the worst game of the series. I will probably go on Saturday.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Apr 23, 2026, 09:59 PMThat was a dangerous game you were playing.
There's no I in game.
Good to get the win but Jesus H we need to get the bats going.
We've out hit our opponent in only 3 SEC games this year.
Quote from: Feral on Apr 23, 2026, 10:33 PMGood to get the win but Jesus H we need to get the bats going.
We've out hit our opponent in only 3 SEC games this year.
It's gonna take a Jobu curse for that to happen. Since Aloy hits curve balls about like Jobu, maybe he can sacrifice a pig or something. We literally need hats for bats.
Our start is getting pushed to SEC+ because Texas is up 11-2 on Kentucky.... in softball.... in the top of the 6th inning.
Mizzou starts it out by striking out the side. I only caught Helfrick's third swing which wasn't very close to the ball.
Good start for Gibler too.
24 outs to go!
Well, crap. That was a heck of a grab. At least we broke the pitcher's K streak.
Cutting into our game to see if this Oklahoma chick gets a season HR record?
Aloy swings with all his might or he just watches it right down the middle to strike out.
Watch. Our players that actually hit, watch the ball all the way to the plate. Others, like Aloy, are looking at the fence when they swing. You have to focus on the ball. Hand/eye coordination.
It seems that our BA is so much worse the first AB through the lineup
We should try swinging at the ones that are strikes.
Who knew that Steve Fucking Carlton is reincarnated and pitching for Mizzou.
7 strike outs in the first 9 batters and a no hitter/minimum through 3 is ridiculous.
Quote from: buff2.0 on Apr 24, 2026, 07:45 PMWe should try swinging at the ones that are strikes.
You're hired.
Quote from: Barton Fink on Apr 24, 2026, 07:48 PMYou're hired.
No joking, my first team meeting as Nate Thompson's replacement will lead off with "Who knows the difference between a pitch that's in the strike zone and one that isn't?"
Teams in college aren't even doing the Greg Maddux thing of confusing us with speed. They can throw a breaking ball that starts outside and goes further outside and we're swinging, but a 93 mph fastball down the center is watched. Good things generally happen to us when we swing at the pitches that are inside the zone. Crazy, I know.
Kozeal!
In the zone, swung at it, and Kozeal gets HR #12 and RBI #50
Can we pick up Missouri's Friday and Saturday night starters in the transfer portal?
Why try to bunt when we can just hit doubles?
I'm not sure if I would have laughed or not if we had wound up with two runners on third.
Someone insults Stewart's plate approach so he can hit a grand slam.
How you gonna let a slow giant from Kennett steal a base on you?
That was a Major League (movie) out at the plate.
This chubby chick at OU is getting exhausting. SEC Network wants us to think we're watching the McGwire vs Sosa race all over again.
Quote from: buff2.0 on Apr 24, 2026, 10:06 PMThis chubby chick at OU is getting exhausting. SEC Network wants us to think we're watching the McGwire vs Sosa race all over again.
It's a chubby chaser?
Does Fisher have dirt on DVH or Hobbs? He's got nearly a 10 ERA in SEC games.
Can we not start Coil or Gaeckle or use McGuire in an opening role?
https://x.com/bymattjones/status/2047885043163361425?s=46 (https://x.com/bymattjones/status/2047885043163361425?s=46)
Only thing I can think of is Mizzou seems to struggle with lefties.
We also won the series and Dave has never been about winning every game you can. He loves giving guys reps vs grabbing a for sure win.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Apr 25, 2026, 11:44 AMWe also won the series and Dave has never been about winning every game you can. He loves giving guys reps vs grabbing a for sure win.
You're right about that.
Fisher is about as good an option as any available.
He's been good against mid majors. Honestly Missouri probably isn't as good as most of those we've faced.
lol bruh
https://x.com/razorbackbsb/status/2047878331165491449?s=46&t=DTGVKlgNTKh5Nq29PdZsdg
Well, put all your money on Missouri today.
Kinda like Missouri's uniforms today dang
Play ball!
PXL_20260425_185844268.jpg
That stadium looks smaller than our softball field.
That girl's shorts long enough?
Fielding error. We won't win another game all season.
Fisher is asshoe
Quote from: Feral on Apr 25, 2026, 09:07 AMDoes Fisher have dirt on DVH or Hobbs? He's got nearly a 10 ERA in SEC games.
Can we not start Coil or Gaeckle or use McGuire in an opening role?
https://x.com/bymattjones/status/2047885043163361425?s=46 (https://x.com/bymattjones/status/2047885043163361425?s=46)
As I was saying...
Quote from: BEvERage on Apr 25, 2026, 02:15 PMFisher is asshoe
I can't read that without hearing a Japanese woman saying it
Quote from: buff2.0 on Apr 25, 2026, 02:13 PMFielding error. We won't win another game all season.
The scoreboard has scored the ball hit directly at Ruiz that should have been a double play.....a hit.
10 year old rules. Every ball hit in play and not an out, is a hit.
Fisher ain't got it today.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Apr 25, 2026, 11:58 AMFisher is about as good an option as any available.
He's been good against mid majors. Honestly Missouri probably isn't as good as most of those we've faced.
This guy is retarded.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Apr 25, 2026, 02:17 PMThe scoreboard has scored the ball hit directly at Ruiz that should have been a double play.....a hit.
10 year old rules. Every ball hit in play and not an out, is a hit.
I know what I seent
Quote from: buff2.0 on Apr 25, 2026, 02:08 PMThat girl's shorts long enough?
WELL!? I feel like I already know everything about Stacy down there on the front row.
Quote from: Feral on Apr 25, 2026, 09:07 AMDoes Fisher have dirt on DVH or Hobbs? He's got nearly a 10 ERA in SEC games.
Can we not start Coil or Gaeckle or use McGuire in an opening role?
https://x.com/bymattjones/status/2047885043163361425?s=46 (https://x.com/bymattjones/status/2047885043163361425?s=46)
It's 27.00 today.
Maybe you're right about the dirt.
Quote from: buff2.0 on Apr 25, 2026, 02:22 PMWELL!? I feel like I already know everything about Stacy down there on the front row.
Is she as hot as her mom?
Sousa...smh.
They seem excessively concerned with holding Helfrick on.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Apr 25, 2026, 02:38 PMThey seem excessively concerned with holding Helfrick on.
Like we could actually drive him in.
Pitching, hitting, and defense, it looks like we are sleep walking so far. Absolutely no energy whatsoever.
Cover the fucking bag. God we're sloppy.
Can we just claim the series win and head home?
Did someone give Fisher a dirty Sanchez? And who told him he could pitch?
I feel like we all should go do something else until the 8th inning.
We must be saving arms for Northwestern State
All of our infielders throw sidearm and Kozeal almost submarine. From watching the infield between innings. None from up by the ear that creates the hardest straightest throw.
Is sidearm the new hotness?
Absolutely terrible move by DVH to start Fisher today.
His ERA in SEC games coming into today was nearly 10, and he's been bad for several weeks now.
Gaeckle and Coil were both available to start in an opener role. This isn't some midweek, it's an SEC game against a beatable opponent that we need in our back pocket, especially to offset the Florida sweep and position us well going into the stretch.
Just bad coaching. Weird to say that about a DVH team, but he's made some legitimately questionable personnel moves this year.
We ain't gonna get no-hit.
SUCK IT TRUMAN.
This team is simply not good.
We're thin in quality pitching and for once lack bullpen depth.
We can't hit (as usual) and we suck in the field.
We can't hit bad pitching. We've scored 12 runs against one of the worst staffs in the SEC.
To top it off, DVH has been making some questionable lineup, rotation, and situational decisions I just haven't worked out this year.
I really don't see any other outcome besides us going 2 and done in someone else's regional. I just don't think we win a 2-3 matchup.
This might be worse than the Georgia debacle. We look 101% lifeless against a bad team.
lol just like the 1st inning they gave Stewart a hit on the 2B's flub that should have been an easy out. The ball wasn't even hard hit.
Worse than Little League scoring.
Never mind, there is now an E on the board.
I appreciate our dedication to finding creative ways to be thrown out
Fans come from all over to practically take over the Mizzou stadium.
Hogs lay an egg.
That's how we do.
We no longer own the eight inning. The eight inning gave us backshots.
Three hits through 8.
Arkansas, LSU and Tennessee are gonna be competing for 40-50 guys in the transfer portal.
Weren't no shutout, Neal.
Embarrassing last AB by Pompey.
And in Hog fashion, we strike out for the third out with the bases loaded.
A fitting end with the swing and miss on a low and outside breaking ball... with the bases loaded.
I totally get putting younger pitchers out there for the reps after the series is locked up, but our bats got 5 hits and 1 late run and just didn't look too interested.
First SEC home win for Missouri.
Wow.
Glad my nap lasted from the 2nd inning all the way to Pompey's at bat.
Wish it could have lasted three more pitches.
One of the more embarrassing Hog baseball games I've seen.
Bad coaching (inexplicable move by DVH to start Fisher, and then to send him BACK OUT in the 2nd to give up 2 more runs), godawful hitting (par for the course), bad fielding, and a team that just looked lazy and disinterested.
I'll say again, DVH has made some very questionable moves this season. I yield to few in my love for DVH, but I sure hope we haven't reached the "stubborn coach who refuses to change" stage of his career.
Yep, pitiful effort today.
Quote from: Feral on Apr 25, 2026, 05:02 PMbut I sure hope we haven't reached the "stubborn coach who refuses to change" stage of his career.
Honestly, this has been DVH for 10 years now. He isn't doing anything this year he hasn't done for a decade now. Only difference is the talent level doesn't make up for it.
Quote from: wmr on Apr 25, 2026, 03:50 PMFans come from all over to practically take over the Mizzou stadium.
Hogs lay an egg.
That's how we do.
Nothing is more Arkansas than this.
I'm sure our fans were treated with the utmost respect from the few Mizzou fans that showed up. Thanks for the lackluster effort.
Quote from: mde114 on Apr 26, 2026, 08:05 AMNothing is more Arkansas than this.
I'm sure our fans were treated with the utmost respect from the few Mizzou fans that showed up. Thanks for the lackluster effort.
It actually looked about 1/3 Arkansas and 2/3 Mizzou. Of the 1000 or so people who were there.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Apr 25, 2026, 04:56 PMFirst SEC home win for Missouri.
Wow.
So this kind of thing happens in baseball too?
Wow. Impressive that it transcends the whole spectrum of Hog sports.
Free lodging in Fayetteville for the Hogs/Ole Miss series this weekend. 3 BR, 2 BA, WI-FI, tv's in all bedrooms plus tv in living room. 5 minutes from Baum Stadium. PM me if interested.
Tonight's game moved to tomorrow at 3:00
Quote from: buff2.0 on Apr 28, 2026, 05:10 PMTonight's game moved to tomorrow at 3:00
Correction - tonight's game was canceled.
This was a 2 game series, so they're just playing tomorrow's game as scheduled at 3pm.
Quote from: Feral on Apr 28, 2026, 06:31 PMCorrection - tonight's game was canceled.
This was a 2 game series, so they're just playing tomorrow's game as scheduled at 3pm.
Mid week bed shitting in progress. Down 2-0, 1 out, runner on first, top of the first.
Man, if we get run off the field today...
Fisher. Bro.
Tired of Fisher
Heck yeah we got the lead that they'll never take away from us now
We won 5-2. Fu Manchu guy looked good in the 9th.
Next year's Razorback, Hunter Rose (Pleasant Grove, TXK)just threw a no hitter in their first round play off game.
Quote from: Loma on Apr 29, 2026, 09:53 PMNext year's Razorback, Hunter Rose (Pleasant Grove, TXK)just threw a no hitter in their first round play off game.
So we got that going for us...
Quote from: Loma on Apr 29, 2026, 09:53 PMNext year's Razorback, Hunter Rose (Pleasant Grove, TXK)just threw a no hitter in their first round play off game.
Grand Prize winner in the Tommy John Sweepstakes upcoming in 3...2..1
Quote from: Loma on Apr 29, 2026, 09:53 PMNext year's Razorback, Hunter Rose (Pleasant Grove, TXK)just threw a no hitter in their first round play off game.
Yeah, but can he hit?
Go Hogs!
Dietz dealing. Nice first inning.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 01, 2026, 06:07 PMDietz dealing. Nice first inning.
Very nice. Hope he can keep it up.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on May 01, 2026, 02:45 PMYeah, but can he hit?
Next year we'll have the nation's best defense and a lot of 1-0 wins
Forget recruiting, let's just clone Dietz a few times
For shit's sake
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 01, 2026, 06:28 PMFor shit's sake
Well, at least we won't strand Ruiz.
Yay. One pick from a grand slam. Pompey left no doubt when he got that one.
Pompey bomb! Hogs up 3-0.
Kozeal for 422 feet. 5-0, good guys.
Going to be a good night tonight. Kozeal with a two run bomb.
So far so good.
Sorry guys, I just turned on the game
Nice catch by ole Miss left fielder.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 01, 2026, 07:39 PMNice catch by ole Miss left fielder.
The other left.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 01, 2026, 07:41 PMThe other left.
Yeah. I meant right. I was looking at my left hand when I assessed which side it was called.
Nice catch in RIGHT field by Stewart.
But is he wrong-handed?
DVH should have pulled Dietz 10 pitches ago.
And with that, Dietz said STFU.
We look like we know what we're doing tonight
Amazing how good a team can look when they get solid pitching and hitting.
Helfrick smashed that three run homer to RIGHT field.
Joggernut.
Nate Thompson is the man!
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 01, 2026, 08:05 PMWe look like we know what we're doing tonight
Until he trotted out Dossett
Quote from: BEvERage on May 01, 2026, 08:19 PMUntil he trotted out Dossett
Shirley he can't give up a 10 run lead.
Run rule win, for the last game we'll win this season.
Nice a start to the weekend.
We will probably score a total of three runs the next two games of this series.
lol cold
https://x.com/razorbackbsb/status/2050403965448102386?s=46&t=DTGVKlgNTKh5Nq29PdZsdg
Well, that settles it. We get no-hit today. Thanks PR team.
lol it got Golic's attention
https://x.com/mikegolicjr/status/2050438363950223598?s=46&t=DTGVKlgNTKh5Nq29PdZsdg
DVH to the team, after the game: "That's the strongest our line up has been all year. Top to bottom, no weaknesses."
In other news, Robinette is out due to injury.
https://x.com/MLB/status/2050591349452275945?s=20
NM, already posted above
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 02, 2026, 10:56 AMDVH to the team, after the game: "That's the strongest our line up has been all year. Top to bottom, no weaknesses."
In other news, Robinette is out due to injury.
There is probably a correlation between those two paragraphs.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 02, 2026, 10:56 AMDVH to the team, after the game: "That's the strongest our line up has been all year. Top to bottom, no weaknesses."
In other news, Robinette is out due to injury.
Robinett needs to sit for good, especially now that Rutenbar has emerged.
He can't hit, he has no power, he doesn't draw walks, and he can't run.
You can't have the lowest BA on the team and a .560 OPS at a position like first base that's all bat.
Pompey strikes out too much, but at least he crushes the ball when he barrels one up. Robinett has 1 HR all year.
We're seeing why he sat last year until they had to shift Kozeal over to 2nd when Souza went down.
He seems like a good kid, but we need to go portal shopping for a hitter at 1st baseman.
Had high hopes for him after that HR against LSU a couple years back. He's been a disappointment.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on May 02, 2026, 12:29 PMThere is probably a correlation between those two paragraphs.
Indeed there is.
That plus Souza and Aloy stopping their Mr. Strikeout King competition is an upgrade in 3/9 spots in the lineup.
This ump sucks!
Holy shit this home plate ump is squeezing the shit out of Gibler.
3 pitches right down broadway have been called balls in the top of the 1st alone.
Fuck this ump. Squeezing the shit out of Gibler. Calling a lot of strikes, balls. Even the announcers are saying they are "close."
What the fuck Rutenbar (and Gibler)
Someone cover first
WTF was that??
That's what happens when you give up infield singles that should be DP balls
Jesus, this game is over in the top of the 1st
Quote from: Feral on May 02, 2026, 02:11 PMThat's what happens when you give up infield singles that should be DP balls
So is that.
Well... hope we can hit today
Well, yesterday's game was fun
Should be out of this inning with no runs.
Ump calls a 3-2 pitch right down the middle a ball to give a walk.
Infield DP ball gets nobody out.
Dropped fly ball gives up a run.
Next pitch get sent into the hog pen.
Woulda coulda shoulda, but this feels like one of those games where the breaks are definitely going to go against us.
Should have been a DP.
Should have at least gotten 1 out
Ruiz missplayed the fly ball
Wind carried out that homer.
Hogs had too may beers at Brew Pig Sooie
Wind is blowing out so our hitters will be swinging for the fences, this feels like it will be a run-rule shutout for ole piss.
That was efficient
Why is Niu batting 2nd?
He's got the 2nd lowest BA on the team overall, and is hitting .219 in the SEC.
3 outs on 8 pitches. Yeah, we ain't winning today.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 01, 2026, 08:36 PMWe will probably score a total of three runs the next two games of this series.
Quoted for truth.
It's the Razorback way. Unload in game 1 and then not piss a drop at the plate the next 2.
We got that really good social media post yesterday at least
Another strike 3 right down the middle called the ball
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 02, 2026, 02:24 PMWe got that really good social media post yesterday at least
Your fifth word, you misspelled stupid.
There's nothing more Arkansas than getting a run rule victory in game 1 and then not pissing a drop in game 2.
Another home run. They have more homers than we have hits.
Pompey watches a 3-2 meatball right down Broadway and starts walking to 1st base thinking he drew a walk.
Niu gets us on the board with a 2-run blast.
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 02, 2026, 03:48 PMNiu gets us on the board with a 2-run blast.
His dad was there yesterday. They showed him and he looked scary as hell. Just showed him again. He looks a lot meaner without the sunglasses.
Well... gave those two runs back
Hopefully ole piss will score two more this inning so we can save our pitching for tomorrow
At least Aloy is coming back alive
Hell of a catch by Niu
Good for Nui, showing out for his pops
DVH should pitch hit for Stewart here, but I don't think we have any right handed hitter on bench beside Peck
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on May 02, 2026, 02:55 PMYour fifth word, you misspelled stupid.
Does not compute
https://x.com/csoonx/status/2050681210616041737?s=46&t=DTGVKlgNTKh5Nq29PdZsdg
We can probably only lose one more game to be in any sort of hosting conversation.
Most likely need to sweep Oklahoma and Kentucky to have any realistic shot. Don't see that happening but crazier things have happened. Just maddening how inconsistent we are.
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 02, 2026, 05:31 PMDoes not compute
https://x.com/csoonx/status/2050681210616041737?s=46&t=DTGVKlgNTKh5Nq29PdZsdg
Yeah, we see how that worked out for us today.
Not like we've had a stellar pitching staff all year, either. Blind Hog comes to mind.
Quote from: HughJasole on May 02, 2026, 09:28 PMWe can probably only lose one more game to be in any sort of hosting conversation.
Most likely need to sweep Oklahoma and Kentucky to have any realistic shot. Don't see that happening but crazier things have happened. Just maddening how inconsistent we are.
I think we can sneak in if we finish 6-1.
Unless Dietz can start channeling these softball pitchers and go all three days in a weekend I don't see it happening.
Gaeckle starting today.
Oh boy...
Quote from: HughJasole on May 02, 2026, 09:28 PMWe can probably only lose one more game to be in any sort of hosting conversation.
Most likely need to sweep Oklahoma and Kentucky to have any realistic shot. Don't see that happening but crazier things have happened. Just maddening how inconsistent we are.
No chance we host this year unless we sweep out, which I don't see this team doing.
Our RPI is 28 right now. There's just too much of a gap to overcome.
At this point, I think the dynamic is similar to 2022 in that it might not be the worst thing for us to go on the road in someone else's regional. I'm hoping for Lincoln or Tallahassee.
The problem is our rotation. I just don't see us winning regional if we have to pitch Dietz in Game 1 in a 2-3 seed matchup.
Quote from: Feral on May 03, 2026, 10:53 AMGaeckle starting today.
Oh boy...
I think we're drawing straws at this point.
Quote from: Barton Fink on May 03, 2026, 11:19 AMI think we're drawing straws at this point.
Speaking of drawing straws, why the hell is Niu still in the top half of the order? He's batting .220 in SEC games and is terrible with RISP.
I didn't understand him batting 2nd and Ruiz batting 6th yesterday. Feels like that should be flipped. Glad to see Ruiz finally pushed back into the leadoff spot.
https://x.com/razorbackbsb/status/2050998951101239778?s=46 (https://x.com/razorbackbsb/status/2050998951101239778?s=46)
Quote from: Feral on May 03, 2026, 10:53 AMGaeckle starting today.
Oh boy...
Home run derby incoming...for Ole Piss.
We're gonna win by ten
Quote from: buff2.0 on Jun 19, 2025, 12:50 PMI am ready to be hurt again.
I apologize for posting this
Aloy is quietly on a bit of a heater lately.
Really bad AB's by Niu and Rutenbar. Swinging at bad pitches and getting behind early in counts.
Quote from: Feral on May 03, 2026, 02:22 PMAloy is quietly on a bit of a heater lately.
Too bad he waited until we won't win another game all season
Well, that'll probably do it
I've said it before and I'll say it again - this is the worst defense we've trotted out in the DVH era.
Souza is terrible at 2nd base. How many times has he fucked up a textbook GIDP catch and relay?
Moar shitty defense
Like clockwork
So typical of this team.
We can't ever overcome a fielding fuckup. We have to let the other team capitalize on it to the worst extent possible.
Well shit
Can't even get the breaks that go our way to work out for us.
This just ain't our year, fellas.
Would have been a triple if he hadn't been fucking with his helmet around the bases.
Just ditch the helmet
How many pitches have we watched right down Broadway this year with the bat on our shoulder? Has to be in the high hundreds.
Move Wernes back to first. He has been terrible as the 3rd base coach.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 03, 2026, 02:42 PMMove Wernes back to first. He has been terrible as the 3rd base coach.
Agreed. Move Wernes back to 1st and put Nate back at 3rd.
We've had too many guys picked off this year.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on May 03, 2026, 01:22 PMWe're gonna win by ten
When is the 12-run rally going to start?
How many times are we going to watch a meatball right down Broadway and then swing at the next pitch a foot off the plate?
Yeah fuck this ump
This team does not know how to protect the plate with 2 strikes.
Quote from: BEvERage on May 03, 2026, 03:32 PMThis team does not know how to protect the plate with 2 strikes.
Made worse by the fact that our team approach is to watch strike 1 right down the middle and then swing at the next pitch regardless of where it is.
Aloy just flattened that ball.
Boom
There's a lot of bad swing and miss with Aloy, but holy shit can he launch it when he barrels one up.
Jesus Christ, Pompey.
We had a chance to capitalize on a momentum swing with Rutenbar's walk after Aloy's homer, and he hits a textbook GIDP ball to end the inning.
I've never seen a player get stuck in the fence. Thanks Ole Miss for the assist I guess.
Also I thought it was fair.
That looks like a home run
Being that close to the pole, if it was fair, it would've hit the netting on the fair side.
It didn't.
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 03, 2026, 04:00 PMI've never seen a player get stuck in the fence. Thanks Ole Miss for the assist I guess.
Also I thought it was fair.
If it was fair, their bullpen would have acted entirely differently
Yay we got a bunt down
Get out the rye bread and mustard, Grandma
Kozeal with a terrible at bat.
Literally turned to my wife when they IBB'd Helfrick to load the bases and said that was a great move by Bianco.
Kozeal has had some terrible AB's with RISP, and you get Niu after him.
Fucking awful.
Our best chance and, as usual, we shit the bed.
We are so awful with runners on base lol
I'll say it louder for the folks in the back.
NIU 👏 SHOULD 👏 NOT 👏 BAT 👏 4TH 👏
Just an inexplicably terrible move by DVH to have him bat in the 2 hole yesterday and cleanup today.
Kozeal swung on at least one pitch inside, arguably two. He wanted to be a big hero rather than take the walk.
Niu is just lost.
I think they both wanted the grand slam instead of a good at bat.
Dumb move by DVH to bunt Ruiz, too.
You have runners at 1st and 2nd with your leadoff guy at the plate and you waste an out pushing them over.
Should have let him swing away.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on May 03, 2026, 04:24 PMKozeal swung on at least one pitch inside, arguably two. He wanted to be a big hero rather than take the walk.
Niu is just lost.
Niu is fucking terrible.
He's all strikeouts and choppers to the left side.
Aggravates the shit out of me that we pulled a .250 hitter out of the portal and were shocked that he's a .250 hitter.
Mojo.
This team be not having it.
Meat of the order really showing out now.
Can Rutenbar make it 4 in a row?
Pulling Coil was yet another "no feel for the moment" move by the coaching staff.
Let's walk this off
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on May 03, 2026, 04:29 PMMojo.
This team be not having it.
Not in the least.
I know stat nerds say 'clutch' isn't a thing, but you can absolutely measure it through 2 out hitting and BA with RISP.
We're terrible at both.
Quote from: Feral on May 03, 2026, 04:46 PMNot in the least.
I know stat nerds say 'clutch' isn't a thing, but you can absolutely measure it through 2 out hitting and BA with RISP.
We're terrible at both.
As recently as five years ago, it was a virtual lock we'd scratch at least one run with the bases loaded and fewer than two outs.
With the heart of the order coming up? Never a doubt.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 03, 2026, 04:41 PMPulling Coil was yet another "no feel for the moment" move by the coaching staff.
I yield to few in my love for DVH, but he definitely seems like he hasn't had a good feel for much this year.
His lineup moves, pitching rotation decisions, and situational moves have been odd and questionable.
One example is PR'ing Turner for Stewart in the 7th, especially since he was the trail runner in a 1st and 2nd situation. You take a power bat out of the lineup, and he would have come back up in the 9th.
That was a good at bat
Thought that was it
I've never seen a guy reach that high to try to bunt.
SMH.
Holy Fucking Shit
That was it. Hell of a finish to a good series.
Hell yeah
Frick you Ole Miss!
Quote from: Feral on May 03, 2026, 04:50 PMOne example is PR'ing Turner for Stewart in the 7th, especially since he was the trail runner in a 1st and 2nd situation. You take a power bat out of the lineup, and he would have come back up in the 9th.
So... I don't know shit
BOOM MUTHA FUCKA!!!!
Quote from: Feral on May 03, 2026, 04:57 PMSo... I don't know shit
Lol I wanted to quote that so bad but I figured you'd kick yourself without any help
Wow!
Of all people! I thought TURNER?!?!? SMH. Had no idea he had that kind of power.
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 03, 2026, 04:57 PMLol I wanted to quote that so bad but I figured you'd kick yourself without any help
Same.
Absolutely no one would've expected it but he definitely had the speed measured in that at-bat.
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 03, 2026, 04:57 PMLol I wanted to quote that so bad but I figured you'd kick yourself without any help
I've been wrong so much this year that I've become HTL 😂
I never played baseball beyond park rec, I assume that's gotta be one of the best feelings in sports. A walk off bomb when you've been in a slump.
It went from a bad at-bat to a very good one. Quick 0-2 hole after the bunt foul at a pitch at head level, then three fouls wrapped around one pitch that missed. He squared up the last three pitches. One fouled straight back, then he barely got on top of the one he drilled into his foot. Then the glorious bomb.
Sorry for the dull recap, but I love nerding out on things like that.
Great AB by Souza as well.
Quote from: Feral on May 03, 2026, 04:57 PMSo... I don't know shit
Me either, I was cussing DVH for not pinch hitting
Quote from: Feral on May 03, 2026, 04:50 PMI yield to few in my love for DVH, but he definitely seems like he hasn't had a good feel for much this year.
His lineup moves, pitching rotation decisions, and situational moves have been odd and questionable.
One example is PR'ing Turner for Stewart in the 7th, especially since he was the trail runner in a 1st and 2nd situation. You take a power bat out of the lineup, and he would have come back up in the 9th.
This didn't age well. ;D
DVH looks like he's still got some gas in the tank.
https://x.com/RazorbackBSB/status/2051066300256997773?s=20
Quote from: Spiderham on May 03, 2026, 05:46 PMThis didn't age well. ;D
I already kicked myself in the ass on the previous page in real time.
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 03, 2026, 05:48 PMDVH looks like he's still got some gas in the tank.
https://x.com/RazorbackBSB/status/2051066300256997773?s=20
I have never doubted that.
Somehow we moved down 2 spots in the RPI to 30th. Makes no fucking sense.
Quote from: Pig Benis on May 04, 2026, 09:06 AMSomehow we moved down 2 spots in the RPI to 30th. Makes no fucking sense.
Because LSU won yesterday. Can't explain it, that's just how RPI works.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on May 04, 2026, 09:17 AMBecause LSU won yesterday. Can't explain it, that's just how RPI works.
They pass us in the NET too?
Quote from: Feral on May 03, 2026, 10:06 PMI already kicked myself in the ass on the previous page in real time.
I would've bet everything I own we weren't gonna win it in the ninth.
Coming to the Hogs v OU series in Fayetteville this weekend?
Stay at a newly remodeled 3 BR 2 BA house 5 minutes from Baum Stadium. FREE.
PM me if interested.
Quote from: Barton Fink on May 04, 2026, 09:48 AMI would've bet everything I own we weren't gonna win it in the ninth.
I saw this morning that the last time we won a conference game with a walk off home run was 2011, when Collin Kuhn hit a grand slam against LSU.
Edit: actually I think it was Kentucky, not LSU.
Didn't Diggs homer to beat OM once? May be misremembering
Quote from: Barton Fink on May 04, 2026, 09:48 AMI would've bet everything I own we weren't gonna win it in the ninth.
Yeah what a surprise. What was cool that you can't really tell on the youtubes and clips is that Carter had battled and hit a few foul balls off the pitcher and the crowd was up cheering him for the tough at-bat, regardless. A nice loud roar, right before that final pitch. It was like something out of a movie.
Also, Ole Miss hasn't won a series against us since 2019 which I found interesting.
Quote from: jdcatty on May 04, 2026, 10:32 AMI saw this morning that the last time we won a conference game with a walk off home run was 2011, when Collin Kuhn hit a grand slam against LSU.
Edit: actually I think it was Kentucky, not LSU.
That was the last time that we won a conference SERIES with a walk off.
Diggs walked off Ole Miss in 2019 I believe.
That makes sense. I thought Diggs hit a GW homer but didn't recall which game.
https://x.com/ByMattJones/status/2051359976719831355
What's going on here? DVH obviously thinks he should play. Who's calling the shots?
Probably agents. If he really is 100% and doesn't want to pitch then have him give back his money and go hang out with the regular students.
He's probably as irritated as DVH is though.
He saw his brother go down with TJ and now he's still having elbow problems. He's recovering from TJ. No real surprise he doesn't want to pitch this season.
Quote from: Boarat on May 04, 2026, 02:44 PMHe saw his brother go down with TJ and now he's still having elbow problems. He's recovering from TJ. No real surprise he doesn't want to pitch this season.
DVH said "they" don't want him to pitch. Doesn't sound like it is Carson. Who is it?
A doctor. But I'm sure it's everyone involved. No benefit to pitching this season.
So Dave is a liar when he said "he's 100% healthy"? Is that your position?
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 04, 2026, 03:39 PMSo Dave is a liar when he said "he's 100% healthy"? Is that your position?
Goddamn it. When did I say that? If you'd actually pay attention and do your own diligence on ANYTHING for once, you'd know he said a doctor is saying don't pitch. You are completely useless.
Quote from: Boarat on May 04, 2026, 03:46 PMGoddamn it. When did I say that? If you'd actually pay attention and do your own diligence on ANYTHING for once, you'd know he said a doctor is saying don't pitch. You are completely useless.
I didn't say you said that. I asked if that is what you were saying. Pay attention to the question marks. They matter.
Dave says he is 100% healthy. I'm not sure what his brother's situaiton has to do with Carson's ability to pitch. Will Carson not pitch as long as his brother is having issues? What happens if his brother is never able to pitch again? Will Carson give up baseball?
Basically, what you said was either Carson is a pussy ass bitch, a money hungry whore, or both. I doubt that is true but you know more than anyone about those qualities. ;D
I suspect the real answer aligns with Buff; the agent (and parents) are the money hungry whores. For the record, I would be too.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 04, 2026, 04:02 PMI didn't say you said that. I asked if that is what you were saying. Pay attention to the question marks. They matter.
Dave says he is 100% healthy. I'm not sure what his brother's situaiton has to do with Carson's ability to pitch. Will Carson not pitch as long as his brother is having issues? What happens if his brother is never able to pitch again? Will Carson give up baseball?
Basically, what you said was either Carson is a pussy ass bitch, a money hungry whore, or both. I doubt that is true but you know more than anyone about those qualities. ;D
I suspect the real answer aligns with Buff; the agent (and parents) are the money hungry whores. For the record, I would be too.
DVH himself said it's a doctor telling him not to pitch. Rmpl, tub ass.
ball/strike challenges , using the abs system, will be allowed for the tourney.
coaches will have three challenges.
Quote from: Boarat on May 04, 2026, 03:46 PMGoddamn it. When did I say that? If you'd actually pay attention and do your own diligence on ANYTHING for once, you'd know he said a doctor is saying don't pitch. You are completely useless.
I have never seen or heard him say that it is a doctor who says not to pitch.
Quote from: jdcatty on May 04, 2026, 04:44 PMI have never seen or heard him say that it is a doctor who says not to pitch.
Sigh. Clear as day he said a doctor in Dallas. A boomer will argue with a tree stump. Anyway, there's zero benefit to pitching this season for him. His brother may be done for good and we know Hobbs is rough on arms.
Quote from: Boarat on May 04, 2026, 06:11 PMSigh. Clear as day he said a doctor in Dallas. A boomer will argue with a tree stump. Anyway, there's zero benefit to pitching this season for him. His brother may be done for good and we know Hobbs is rough on arms.
If it's a legit medical thing, don't pitch and keep your money.
If the team doc says you can play, but your people (and that can include your personal doc) say nah due to "management", then turn your money back in.
I'd imagine that can be hard to distinguish sometimes, but that's the world we live in now.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on May 04, 2026, 06:50 PMIf it's a legit medical thing, don't pitch and keep your money.
If the team doc says you can play, but your people (and that can include your personal doc) say nah due to "management", then turn your money back in.
I'd imagine that can be hard to distinguish sometimes, but that's the world we live in now.
I doubt he has any money to turn in. NIL for baseball is pretty nonexistent.
Quote from: Boarat on May 04, 2026, 07:21 PMI doubt he has any money to turn in. NIL for baseball is pretty nonexistent.
Probably true. I wasn't really speaking to him directly, more just a general principle.
As far as sports injuries go, pitchers' arms are probably the trickiest to make the call on when you should play. Wouldn't be surprised if he's getting conflicting opinions from the docs.
Quote from: Boarat on May 04, 2026, 06:11 PMHis brother may be done for good and we know Hobbs is rough on arms.
wasn't that the knock on Wes Johnson when he was here?
Quote from: Boarat on May 04, 2026, 06:11 PMSigh. Clear as day he said a doctor in Dallas. A boomer will argue with a tree stump. Anyway, there's zero benefit to pitching this season for him. His brother may be done for good and we know Hobbs is rough on arms.
Ok, now there is another story. You said "he said a doctor in Dallas". Who said that? DVH? Maybe he did but I haven't seen it. Or who is "he.". Be specific, and show me a link if you can. As you noted, I am an old fart. I also don't believe much of anything you say.
I can certainly understand his reluctance to play if there really is a doctor who says there is a medical reason he shouldn't pitch. But I haven't seen that.
And also, you say there is no benefit to him pitching this year? First, is that really true? You don't think a few good outings would help his draft status, particularly since he has been out. Wouldn't it help him to prove he's fine?
Also, there is the concept of a team and how he might help the team, but I am sure you don't give a shit about that.
Quote from: jdcatty on May 04, 2026, 10:16 PMOk, now there is another story. You said "he said a doctor in Dallas". Who said that? DVH? Maybe he did but I haven't seen it. Or who is "he.". Be specific, and show me a link if you can. As you noted, I am an old fart. I also don't believe much of anything you say.
I can certainly understand his reluctance to play if there really is a doctor who says there is a medical reason he shouldn't pitch. But I haven't seen that.
DVH said that.
Quote from: jdcatty on May 04, 2026, 10:19 PMAnd also, you say there is no benefit to him pitching this year? First, is that really true? You don't think a few good outings would help his draft status, particularly since he has been out. Wouldn't it help him to prove he's fine?
Also, there is the concept of a team and how he might help the team, but I am sure you don't give a shit about that.
He's watching his brother's career possibly end if he has TJ a second time and he's coming off of it himself. Doubtful he would rise much on draft boards if he pitches some this season. But some boomer says he needs to risk it for the team!
I think a lot of these college pitchers are trying too hard to throw 95-100 MPH instead of throwing for placement of pitches at a slower speed. I think this probably causes a lot of injuries.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 05, 2026, 09:37 AMI think a lot of these college pitchers are trying too hard to throw 95-100 MPH instead of throwing for placement of pitches at a slower speed. I think this probably causes a lot of injuries.
In recent years I've pulled a lot of hair out wondering why we liked to start out so many sequences with 2-0 or 3-0 counts. I mean, we're not throwing more pitches than anyone else so that's really just a random consideration... but it still vexes me. And I love Hobbs in a totally heteronormative "he's a really good pitching coach" kind of way.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on May 04, 2026, 07:33 PMProbably true. I wasn't really speaking to him directly, more just a general principle.
As far as sports injuries go, pitchers' arms are probably the trickiest to make the call on when you should play. Wouldn't be surprised if he's getting conflicting opinions from the docs.
Back in the late 80s if your arm hurt, you'd just rub it down with Icy Hot until it burned so much you couldn't feel your elbow.
Can't feel your arm? "That's what it's supposed to do."
Get a couple more innings out of it before you're just serving up meat.
Game tomorrow is at 4:00 instead of 6:00.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 07, 2026, 04:22 PMGame tomorrow is at 4:00 instead of 6:00.
I'm glad you posted this. Want to come over and do karate in the garage after the game?
Our batters do not know how to protect the plate when they have 2 strikes
Our batters do not know how to protect the plate when they have 2 strikes
So profound, the woopigs posted it twice
More dipshittery in the field
Unfortunate bounce. Could have been worse had his nose not stopped it.
3-1 Hogs and still batting in the 2nd.
It looks clear as a bell there. Why was the game time moved up?
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 08, 2026, 04:03 PMI'm glad you posted this. Want to come over and do karate in the garage after the game?
Only if we can pound our heads against the wall and kick each other in the balls.
Ruiz. That was one you know as soon as it leaves the bat. 5-1 in the bottom second.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 08, 2026, 04:42 PMOnly if we can pound our heads against the wall and kick each other in the balls.
Well, yeah. I got some new throwing stars at the gas station we can play catch with too.
Peck killed it. HR #1 for the freshman.
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 08, 2026, 05:39 PMPeck killed it. HR #1 for the freshman.
The left fielder never moved. He knew it was gone.
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 08, 2026, 05:39 PMPeck killed it. HR #1 for the freshman.
Was that the sub in for Rutbar?
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 08, 2026, 05:48 PMWas that the sub in for Rutbar?
Yes. Peck is playing first now.
I mean, wow.
Salamiball
I didn't think that was going to leave the yard but it kept carrying.
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 08, 2026, 05:39 PMPeck killed it. HR #1 for the freshman.
I was literally about to post "why is this kid batting, he can't hit" before he jacked that homer.
I am undefeated this year.
Quote from: Feral on May 08, 2026, 06:15 PMI was literally about to post "why is this kid batting, he can't hit" before he jacked that homer.
I am undefeated this year.
It's OK. I said the same thing about Turner in the last game.
Niu ended it. Left fielder didn't move that time either. I thought OU was a college team.
Game 3 for the series is going to be fun.
Hitting starting to come together.
We will get no hit tomorrow.
Someone waited until the grownups went to bed lol
https://x.com/RazorbackBSB/status/2052935344681627777?s=20
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 08, 2026, 06:20 PMHitting starting to come together.
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Had an interesting discussion with a buddy the other day.
The gist of it was this — if you could magically predetermine or affect the outcome of 10 plays (in the moment) from now until the end of the season, could you win the CWS? Like, the Hogs load the bases and you determine the next swing is a homer, or the opponent has bases loaded 1 out and you choose a double play ground ball to get out of a jam.
I think you probably could, but you'd just have to use them sparingly. You'd have the ability on 10 occasions to force a homer in a tight game, a grand slam if you ever load the bases, or get out of a jam.
Quote from: Feral on May 09, 2026, 07:45 AMHad an interesting discussion with a buddy the other day.
The gist of it was this — if you could magically predetermine or affect the outcome of 10 plays (in the moment) from now until the end of the season, could you win the CWS? Like, the Hogs load the bases and you determine the next swing is a homer, or the opponent has bases loaded 1 out and you choose a double play ground ball to get out of a jam.
I think you probably could, but you'd just have to use them sparingly. You'd have the ability on 10 occasions to force a homer in a tight game, a grand slam if you ever load the bases, or get out of a jam.
Or catch a routine foul to 1st base? >:D
Quote from: Feral on May 09, 2026, 07:45 AMHad an interesting discussion with a buddy the other day.
The gist of it was this — if you could magically predetermine or affect the outcome of 10 plays (in the moment) from now until the end of the season, could you win the CWS? Like, the Hogs load the bases and you determine the next swing is a homer, or the opponent has bases loaded 1 out and you choose a double play ground ball to get out of a jam.
I think you probably could, but you'd just have to use them sparingly. You'd have the ability on 10 occasions to force a homer in a tight game, a grand slam if you ever load the bases, or get out of a jam.
I just need one.
"Catch the pop fly."
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 09, 2026, 08:32 AMI just need one.
"Catch the pop fly."
Think what Arkansas athletics would have been if we could have just ten plays through our lives where we could change the outcome.
We would have at least one baseball championship, and probably a couple more in both football and basketball.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 09, 2026, 08:32 AMI just need one.
"Catch the pop fly."
I'd add a few more:
Pick off (or sack) Street to Paschal
Don't call PI, dumbass ref against SMU.
Catch the pick in the end zone against Miami, Atwater.
Stop Tyus Edney from going full court in seconds, Mizzou (actually could shift the time space continuum and keep NIL from happening in addition to back to back titles for our basketball team)
Don't get on that motorcycle (or blonde) Bobby!
Too many derps at "finally get over the hump" moments to count.
Need 2 in SEC FB Championship against UF to get us a FB Championship
1. If they are desperate and running a fake punt inside their 20 and you are bailed out by a penalty, run punt safe in case they try it again
2. Don't try to catch a punt on the 2 yard line Reggie, or coach let's not use Reggie for the punt returner
Quote from: Spiderham on May 09, 2026, 10:28 AMI'd add a few more:
Pick off (or sack) Street to Paschal
Don't call PI, dumbass ref against SMU.
Catch the pick in the end zone against Miami, Atwater.
Stop Tyus Edney from going full court in seconds, Mizzou (actually could shift the time space continuum and keep NIL from happening in addition to back to back titles for our basketball team)
Don't get on that motorcycle (or blonde) Bobby!
Well, to tack on an obvious one, if we could have our Olineman not step on Clint Stoerner's foot, that'd be greaaaatttt.
Finish that game and maybe we don't lose to Mississippi State the next week.
Quote from: Spiderham on May 09, 2026, 10:28 AMI'd add a few more:
Pick off (or sack) Street to Paschal
Don't call PI, dumbass ref against SMU.
Catch the pick in the end zone against Miami, Atwater.
Stop Tyus Edney from going full court in seconds, Mizzou (actually could shift the time space continuum and keep NIL from happening in addition to back to back titles for our basketball team)
Don't get on that motorcycle (or blonde) Bobby!
This needs its own thread. Great idea
@Feral
Quote from: Rocket City Hawg on May 09, 2026, 11:39 AMNeed 2 in SEC FB Championship against UF to get us a FB Championship
1. If they are desperate and running a fake punt inside their 20 and you are bailed out by a penalty, run punt safe in case they try it again
2. Don't try to catch a punt on the 2 yard line Reggie, or coach let's not use Reggie for the punt returner
Nutt would be AD for Life with his own statue outside the BAC.
Worth it?
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 09, 2026, 11:52 AMWell, to tack on an obvious one, if we could have our Olineman not step on Clint Stoerner's foot, that'd be greaaaatttt.
Finish that game and maybe we don't lose to Mississippi State the next week.
Tell Bo to give Latourette a ride home to win the miss st game.
Aaaand, Gaeckle has already given up a HR.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 09, 2026, 02:08 PMAaaand, Gaeckle has already given up a HR.
We got that one out of the way. It's smooth sailing and someone getting no-hit from here on.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 09, 2026, 02:08 PMAaaand, Gaeckle has already given up a HR.
Even crazier is that literally no one saw it and no one knows where it landed, including the 3rd base ump.
Dude got influenced by the OU dugout his call like a travel ball ump scared of parents.
Two strikes? Just throw a fastball somewhere in the strike zone.
Maika has come on skrong lately
Good to see Niu starting to find his swing. We need him.
We moved all the assist sliders to the right.
This pitcher is broken.
And Pompey puts us ahead 2-1 with a HR to left center.
Hitting is peaking at the right time.
That was an awesome sequence to get the out
Gaeckle has to stop nibbling
Home plate ump is very inconsistent.
Sure feels like Gackle will be the villain if they trot him back out there next inning.
Surprised we're not playing 2 today with rain in the forecast tomorrow
Why does it seem like every time we allow a base runner with 2 outs, the very next guy either gets on or jacks a homer or an RBI base hit?
Every GD time.
Quote from: Cornhogio on May 09, 2026, 03:13 PMHome plate ump is very inconsistent.
He's consistently awful.
He's called everything low and away a strike on us. Ruiz has had 3 or 4 well below the knees that have been called a strike. He's setting up too far inside on righties and completely misjudging the outside corner.
OU has given us 9 walks and 2 HBPs today and we can't do anything with it.
A few hits would be really cool.
Aloy is now swinging waay too hard. His last two at bats, it looked like he jumped in the air and swung. Trying to homer every at bat.
Moar free base runners we don't do anything with.
Stranded 9 so far. It is what we do.
It's fine I bet the next batter up doesn't hit a home run or anything
Well, we gave it our best today. Hope team mom didn't forget the orange slices.
We have 3 hits.
Three
Quote from: Feral on May 09, 2026, 04:49 PMWe have 3 hits.
Three
We had 12 runs last night so on average we're pretty good.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 09, 2026, 04:54 PMWe had 12 runs last night so on average we're pretty good.
We are getting shut down by guys who don't even get to pitch midweek games.
Peck was your last player to get a hit?
That's right.
So you pinch hit for him?
That's right.
How'd that go?
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Here's the comeback
Quote from: DirkPiggler on May 09, 2026, 04:58 PMWe are getting shut down by guys who don't even get to pitch midweek games.
Game 2 is this team's kryptonire.
We absolutely suck in the 2nd game of a series.
Scoring a ton of runs in game 1 and then assing it up the next day is this team's MO.
Quote from: Feral on May 09, 2026, 05:14 PMGame 2 is this team's kryptonire.
We absolutely suck in the 2nd game of a series.
Scoring a ton of runs in game 1 and then assing it up the next day is this team's MO.
Their greatest strength is giving the fans false hope.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on May 09, 2026, 05:17 PMTheir greatest strength is giving the fans false hope.
The hope is real now
Hot damn!
Oklahoma is doing everything they can to drag us to a win
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 09, 2026, 04:45 PMWell, we gave it our best today. Hope team mom didn't forget the orange slices.
STFU retard!
The 8th inning is kind of our Tuesday
Quote from: Feral on May 09, 2026, 05:14 PMGame 2 is this team's kryptonire.
We absolutely suck in the 2nd game of a series.
Scoring a ton of runs in game 1 and then assing it up the next day is this team's MO.
Get a load of this dumbass
This would be a "lift you off your feet"kick in the 🥜 for OU if we close it out.
What the heck is happening?
"Hey guys, what if we just scored a bunch of runs now?"
-DVH, probably
It's coaching malpractice at this point for OU not to just surrender
One homer would probably seal it.
Great catch
Quote from: Cornhogio on May 09, 2026, 05:36 PMThis would be a "lift you off your feet"kick in the 🥜 for OU if we close it out.
Like this?
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Quote from: Son of Spam on May 09, 2026, 05:41 PMLike this?
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Just like that. Fuck some land thieves.
The odds of getting another runner on base and then tying the game with a grand slam are so low that we might as well consider this one over with. Right?
Never in doubt
Whew. Helluva win fellas!
Never doubted for one second*
That's a weiner
If we win tomorrow and sweep Kentucky and win a couple of games in the SEC Tournament maybe we can host after all.
Happy Mothers Day tomorrow to all that participate.
We need to have more 8th innings.
lol at this thread.
The best thing for my mental health this year has been to stay out of the game threads until the game is actually over.
Where's your sense of adventure?
Gibler looks sharp
Great start once again!
Yikes. What a start.
Maybe just walk LeChznce.
Single, walk, SB, and home run before the first out.
Day 3 starting pitching continues to ass it up.
How do we not have two quality SEC starters?
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 10, 2026, 01:12 PMHow do we not have two quality SEC starters?
Reminds me of 2024.
We had Hagen Smith pitching like an All American, and then whatever you got from Mason Molina and TBA for game 3.
As long as we're within 7 by the 8th inning we still got a good shot.
It's a shame some posters just don't have the constitution to hang out in the mad house.
That was some ugly at bats by us.
We may get run ruled.
We've had some terrible AB's today
We suck at baseball so far
We're gonna win by 6
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 10, 2026, 01:43 PMWe suck at baseball so far
Once again, just throw a lefty at us.
Gonna turn the tables right here
This is far and away the dumbest team Van Horn has ever fielded.
Basic fundamentals
Quote from: DirkPiggler on May 10, 2026, 02:09 PMThis is far and away the dumbest team Van Horn has ever fielded.
100%
Definitely the worst DVH team in terms of fielding, defense, and running the bases.
How the hell do you get picked off of 1st with runners at 1st and 2nd and 2 outs?
The Aloy dad cracks me up. He's really there to watch the game.
Whenever they interview him, he just treats the announcers like whoever is sitting next to him in the stands.
I never realized how much Troy looks like Hunter Yuradick.
Ain't over yet
Boom
Thank gosh for Kozel.
Loafing play by Stewart
Bass needs to pursue Helfrick's mom.
Aloy the Younger.
Quote from: DrMongoose on May 10, 2026, 03:03 PMBass needs to pursue Helfrick's mom.
Yeah, baby!
Not gonna wait until the 8th to take this game over.
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 10, 2026, 03:10 PMNot gonna wait until the 8th to take this game over.
You're assuming we won't have to come back again by then
What a weak ass thrown from left field.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on May 10, 2026, 03:18 PMYou're assuming we won't have to come back again by then
As short as our bullpen seems to be, theirs is worse. We're about to go balls deep with bad puns and home runs and who is my future wife out there in the stands!? Holy shit that blonde.
I hate this pitching staff.
2 homers given up by Fisher. We will have to come back again,
Dumb move by DVH and Hobbs to keep Fisher in there.
Our situational pitching decisions have been perplexing for much of this year.
ETA — and after the homer Fisher hits a batter and then gives up a single to put runners at the corners.
I'd have called strike three out of spite
I thought we have a state of the art pitching lab. Why do we have only 1.4 pitchers every year?
Love it. Everyone could see Fisher was done after (really before) the homer. What does DVH do? Doubles down and waits until he loads the bases. WTF?
Apparently, we can't come back from less than 5 runs down.
We are out of pitchers because they ran through the middle relievers after they threw 20 pitches.
I was optimistic. I was also an idiot.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 10, 2026, 03:38 PMLove it. Everyone could see Fisher and as done after (really before) the homer. What does DVH do? Doubles down and waits until he loads the bases. WTF?
With respect to Fisher, is leaving him in ever the right decision?
Welp, that will do it. Fuck the coaching decisions today.
HAHAHAHAHA! Our pitching sucks so badly.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 10, 2026, 03:38 PMLove it. Everyone could see Fisher and as done after (really before) the homer. What does DVH do? Doubles down and waits until he loads the bases. WTF?
This is on DVH.
Incredibly stupid move for sticking with Fisher and waiting until we were all the way into the ditch before going to the pen.
I legit do not understand what he sees in Fisher. He's got a 10+ ERA.
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 10, 2026, 03:41 PMI was optimistic. I was also an idiot.
With respect to Fisher, is leaving him in ever the right decision?
Is BRINGING him in ever the right decision?
It looks from section 99 like we are missing a lot inside but that is where Helfrick keeps setting up. Despite not getting that call. Is this correct from those with a better view?
Is his zone bad or has this turned into a shitty high school game ?
Quote from: DrMongoose on May 10, 2026, 03:43 PMIt looks from section 99 like we are missing a lot inside but that is where Helfrick keeps setting up. Despite not getting that call. Is this correct from those with a better view?
Hard to tell because all the pitches are all over the place. He may set up inside, and the pitch will be up and outside. The pitchers can't hit the mitt.
Whoever said we always have 1.4 pitchers is probably pretty correct. We seem to specialize in pitchers that go out of their way to throw a lot of balls instead of strikes. It's weird.
I still wouldn't take anyone else's pitching staff or facilities over ours unless Wes is tired of being a head coach for some reason.
Fisher got 2 quick outs in the 7th, and then this is what happened:
Walk
Home run
Hit batter
Single
Stolen base
Walk
Grand slam
Single
Stolen base
Walk
Bloop single
With 2 outs, we load the bases, give up a grand slam, and now have runners at first and second. SMH.
What happened to the Bryant pipeline of baseball talent?
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 10, 2026, 03:48 PMWhoever said we always have 1.4 pitchers is probably pretty correct. We seem to specialize in pitchers that go out of their way to throw a lot of balls instead of strikes. It's weird.
I intensely dislike Hobbs' pitching approach because it's so focused on nibbling, which drives up pitch counts and turns so many 0-2 counts into full counts and walks.
This review is taking way too long
We're now one swing from being in danger of getting run ruled.
Quote from: Feral on May 10, 2026, 03:51 PMI intensely dislike Hobbs' pitching approach because it's so focused on nibbling, which drives up pitch counts and turns so many 0-2 counts into full counts and walks.
I don't mind the nibbling, if we have pitchers who can actually get the corners and borderline strikes. We throw a lot that aren't even close. "Hey we got a guy with league-leading spin on his slider!" And he gets into 3-0 counts by throwing consecutive sliders obviously outside the zone. Stuff like that... probably is Hobbs behind it.
Quote from: Feral on May 10, 2026, 03:51 PMI intensely dislike Hobbs' pitching approach because it's so focused on nibbling, which drives up pitch counts and turns so many 0-2 counts into full counts and walks.
I hate that shit. Going from 0-2 to full count....we do that a LOT.
This team is not worthy of $15 beer but damn I need more beer to watch this.
#40 is coming in To pitch for us
Decremer
Look out. We are within the 5 run area now.
Quote from: DrMongoose on May 10, 2026, 04:04 PMThis team is not worthy of $15 beer but damn I need more beer to watch this.
You need whisky for this team.
DeCreamer?
We quit.
It's the 8th inning. Do we make a comeback for the lead, or do they shut us down with a lefty that didn't know he was a pitcher 15 minutes ago?
There's one back
I was listening to the game on the radio while driving home. Elson said our pitching had given up 75 home runs this year-- and they have hit 3 or 4 more since they said that. Sure seems like a lot of home run balls.
Fucking lazy buffoon in right field
At least we got the series.
Beginning of the year the pitching was solid, but we couldn't hit for shit. Then we had a stretch where we didn't do anything well. Now we are hitting, but can't pitch. Next phase is we pitch well and hit, right? Right?
Knowing our luck, we'll just circle back to not being good at anything by the time the regional rolls around.
Not really Razorback (not at all Razorback, really) but thought these were cool. This site has been flooding my social timelines so I gave in. "Defunct baseball team shirts" sounds neat. https://www.m00nshot.com/collections/vintage-minor-league-baseball
Camden Yellow Hammers (https://www.m00nshot.com/products/camden-yellow-hammers-arkansas-vintage-defunct-baseball-teams-unisex-t-shirt?_pos=26&_sid=dcb0bca0d&_ss=r): Most associated with the 1895 season of the Class D level Arkansas State League. From 1893-1894 there was a team called the Camden Yaller Hammers. They were seceded in 1906 by the Camden Ouachitas in the Class D Arkansas-Texas League.
Newport Pearl Diggers (https://www.m00nshot.com/products/newport-pearl-diggers-arkansas-vintage-defunct-baseball-teams-unisex-t-shirt?_pos=8&_sid=dcb0bca0d&_ss=r): Played in the Arkansas State League in 1908 and the northeast Arkansas League in 1909. Named for the mussel shell industry along the White River. From 1936 to 1941 there were other teams, minor league affiliates, of the Cardinals, Tigers, and Dodgers.
Jonesboro Zebras (https://www.m00nshot.com/collections/vintage-minor-league-baseball/products/jonesboro-zebras-arkansas-vintage-defunct-baseball-teams-unisex-t-shirt): Played in the Class D northeast Arkansas League from 1909-1911. Their park at East Washington and Carson Street is now where some of the St. Bernard's offices sit. The club would come back at different times with other nicknames before becoming a minor league affiliate of the Chicago White Sox from 1939-1941.
Rogers Lions (https://www.m00nshot.com/collections/vintage-minor-league-baseball/products/rogers-lions-arkansas-vintage-defunct-baseball-teams-unisex-t-shirt): Called that from 1936-1937, formerly the Rustlers (1934). Also used the names Cardinals and Reds. Won Arkansas-Missouri League championships in 1934, 1935, and 1938. Minor league affiliate of the Cardinals in 1935 and the Cincinnati Reds in 1938.
Fayetteville Bears (https://www.m00nshot.com/collections/vintage-minor-league-baseball/products/fayetteville-bears-arkansas-vintage-defunct-baseball-teams-unisex-t-shirt): 1935-1936, became the Fayetteville Angels from 1937-1940, and a minor league affiliate of the St. Louis Browns in 1939 and the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1940.
Idk, some rabbit holes to go down while waiting for Thursday.
Young Archie Graham, in Field of Dreams, had this line, "I'm looking for a place to play. I heard that all through the Midwest they have towns with teams and in some places well they'll even find you a day job, so you can play ball nights and weekends." He played that single game with the New York Giants in 1905.
Nvm. I'm stupid
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 12, 2026, 09:19 PMYoung Archie Graham, in Field of Dreams, had this line, "I'm looking for a place to play. I heard that all through the Midwest they have towns with teams and in some places well they'll even find you a day job, so you can play ball nights and weekends." He played that single game with the New York Giants in 1905.
Google about Minnesota town ball. Still alive and well up nort:
https://mnbaseball.org
Did Norm pass?
I fuckiScreenshot_20260513_220353_Facebook.jpg ng the the AI generated shit that Has made Facebook useless
Better go ahead and sweep this weekend just to be safe. No pressure or anything.
https://x.com/ByMattJones/status/2054707773955244324?s=20
Luckily we have never cared about midweek games or the SEC tournament.
We need to sweep so we can host a regional.
Quote from: WaywardMemphian on May 13, 2026, 10:06 PMI fuckiScreenshot_20260513_220353_Facebook.jpg ng the the AI generated shit that Has made Facebook useless
Boomer parents fall for every single one of these things. Maddening. "Hey did you hear about Norm DeBryn?"
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 14, 2026, 09:04 AMLuckily we have never cared about midweek games or the SEC tournament.
We need to sweep so we can host a regional.
was talking to troy yesterday. he says we need to get to 18 sec wins to host, but he's not sure that's better than going to be a 2 seed elsewhere because we'd be the 16 seed matched up with ucla in the supers.
If we're the top 2 seed wouldn't we be matched up in the same Super?
Quote from: Barton Fink on May 14, 2026, 11:56 AMIf we're the top 2 seed wouldn't we be matched up in the same Super?
Yes. If we don't host we'd be better off being 22/23 overall and being the 2 seed in the 10/11 seed's regional.
UCLA gonna give us backshots or something?
We will make Omaha this year.
This is the surprise White House season
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 14, 2026, 12:25 PMThis is the surprise White House season
You mean Waffle House
Quote from: Feral on May 14, 2026, 04:43 PMYou mean Waffle House
The blue waffles of college baseball?
Quote from: Feral on May 14, 2026, 04:43 PMYou mean Waffle House
Nothing about this team's defense is smothered or covered.
Certainly nothing is ever over easy.
Huge crowd for the game. :sarcasm:
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on May 14, 2026, 04:57 PMNothing about this team's defense is smothered or covered.
Certainly nothing is ever over easy.
I saw what you did
Our usual 3 up 3 down start.
From 0-2 to 3-2 and we are down 2-0 after giving up the homer. I hate that we don't go after a hitter when we get an 0-2 count.
I hate our 2 strike approach when we're pitching.
We start nibbling, allow the hitter to even the count or run it full, and then they make us pay.
We get UK's hitter to 0-2, let him run it full, and then he belts a 2 run homer.
EDIT - literally what SoS just posted 😂
Quote from: Feral on May 14, 2026, 05:47 PMI hate our 2 strike approach when we're pitching.
We start nibbling, allow the hitting to even the count or run it full, and then they make us pay.
We get UK's hitter to 0-2, let him run it full, and then he belts a 2 run homer.
Great minds....
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 14, 2026, 05:47 PMGreat minds....
Beat me to it!
I just
knew when he was 0-2 that he was going to reach in some form or fashion when that next pitch was outside.
Aloy and Souza with 2 horrific AB's back to back.
Souza watches a first pitch meatball right down the chute and then swings at 2 in the dirt.
ESPN app keeps booting me. Is it messed up for anyone else or is it just because I said Disney should just turn Pascal into the Trandalorian if he's going to be a faggort with Colbert?
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 14, 2026, 05:52 PMESPN app keeps booting me. Is it messed up for anyone else or is it just because I said Disney should just turn Pascal into the Trandalorian if he's going to be a faggort with Colbert?
Fine here.
They just said " Pompeii" is up. I guess Herculaneum is up next.
And we score again on a wild pitch. That seems to be our best chance of scoring this year.
Keep throwing low until he stops calling it strikes
Who is this guy in Dietz's uniform?
Being no hit through 4. We are on fire....
We can't hit the ball out of the damn infield.
Bats are in postseason form.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 14, 2026, 06:30 PMBeing no hit through 4. We are on fire....
Every time they flash the stat about the number of runs we've scored in wild pitches I get embarrassed. That's the only way we score.
Oh good grief
Bases loaded, no outs. They are about to blow it open. I figure we will go 0 fer in the tournament and 0-2 in a regional. We don't have the pitching or hitting. Spurts aren't going to win crap. And errors.
Fucking Ko-Zeeeel.
We're gonna win this game by 4
Should would be nice to get a hit this game
30 kids running around and the 400 pounder gets the ball first mid bite
We seem to be hitting the snooze bar on this game.
If John Daly lived a sober life and a different career he'd be that Kentucky fan sitting just off home plate.
Quote from: Cornhogio on May 14, 2026, 06:49 PMWe seem to be hitting the snooze bar on this game.
It definitely feels like that lifeless Mizzou game I went to.
How many fucking foul HRs are we going to hit to the fat guy.
Quote from: buff2.0 on Jun 07, 2025, 05:36 PMHelfrick can take a swing and flip the tables back over.
This time Stewart
Nevermind. We've benefitted from this low strike zone tonight too.
Half a foot low. Dave needs to be charging out of the dugout on that one. A spark is needed.
Fuck modern baseball where hitters don't adjust on two strike counts. Especially below the five hole hitters.
Bottom of the order guys are killing us.
We have way too many .250 hitters on this team.
Can't stand umps like this guy. No one is here to watch you buddy, just call it like a normal ump without that drama.
Quote from: Cornhogio on May 14, 2026, 07:11 PMFuck modern baseball where hitters don't adjust on two strike counts. Especially below the five hole hitters.
Protecting the plate on a 2 strike count is a lost art.
And we don't pinch hit for Robinette, but he draws a walk
Kentucky's 3rd baseman is doing his best Brooks Robinson impression. Kid is killing us, and has saved a few runs.
I must have missed it. Why did we take Rutenbar out?
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 14, 2026, 07:27 PMI must have missed it. Why did we take Rutenbar out?
No clue.
DVH sees something in Robinett I certainly don't.
1st base is a bat-first position and somehow we have one who can't hit for average or power.
HERE COMES THE EIGHTH INNING
STOP 👏 WATCHING 👏 FIRST 👏 PITCH 👏 STRIKES 👏
This is about the most boring game I have seen. We are just sleep walking. Even the fans are sitting on their hands.
Pompey saved us from something that could have gone incredibly bad
wtf nevermind I'm gonna watch the Braves. They gifted us that call.
I'm going to turn this off to give us a chance
Sometimes we do get a break. Helfrick really didn't tag him until he slid over the plate.
We're damn sure not used to fielding on astroturf
Pompeii....SMH. These announcers are horrible.
I'd pinch hit for all 3 batters here in the 9th
We have girls on the softball team that can swing harder than Ruiz's strike three attempt
Three batters in a row watch a first pitch meatball over the heart of the plate, and all three swung and missed at the second pitch.
Nate Thompson hitting approach in a nutshell.
they thought it was a homer
Boom!
I hate to say this about the kid, but I'm not going to miss Gaeckle at all.
He just nibbles way too much, he has a hell of a time locating, and he drives up his pitch count.
He'll get a guy 0-2, 1-2 and just never puts him away.
High pop ups behind first base are not our strong suit.
Another defensive gem
This team isn't good at anything
We have a near defensive fuckup in the outfield and then follow it up with infield dipshittery
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on May 15, 2026, 06:29 PMAnother defensive gem
A true Keystone Cops effort. How does a slow chopper to 2nd get through?
He got knocked the fuck out apparently
Just got back in the car and heard about the guy laying on the field. Can anybody give a short description of how that happened?
Quote from: Too Big Pig on May 15, 2026, 06:43 PMJust got back in the car and heard about the guy laying on the field. Can anybody give a short description of how that happened?
Short stop and second fucked up an easy play. Our guy was standing there in disbelief as the ball went to the outfield and forgot there was a runner behind him.
Runner watching the play on the ball in the outfield while booking it to second. Big collision.
Guy tried to sit up once, but went back down. Hopefully just his bell rung bad.
Quote from: Too Big Pig on May 15, 2026, 06:43 PMJust got back in the car and heard about the guy laying on the field. Can anybody give a short description of how that happened?
He bounced a slow roller to the 2B side of second. Kozeal and Souza converged on it and both decided not to catch it. The ball went to the outfield. Kozeal kept standing in the base path with his back to first base. The runner steamed around first and headed to second. I guess he was watching the ball too, because he slammed full speed into Kozeal, seems like he would notice that there was a guy there.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 15, 2026, 06:46 PMHe bounced a slow roller to the 2B side of second. Kozeal and Souza converged on it and both decided not to catch it. The ball went to the outfield. Kozeal kept standing in the base path with his back to first base. The runner steamed around first and headed to second. I guess he was watching the ball too, because he slammed full speed into Kozeal, seems like he would notice that there was a guy there.
So no one brought brain cells to the field today
Kozeal sent it on 3-2
Boom!
(The good kind, not the internal decapitation kind)
Is their pitcher malnourished?
it's like we don't want a lead
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 15, 2026, 07:01 PMit's like we don't want a lead
We're not taking advantage of Kozeal's two big hits last inning.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on May 15, 2026, 06:45 PMShort stop and second fucked up an easy play. Our guy was standing there in disbelief as the ball went to the outfield and forgot there was a runner behind him.
Runner watching the play on the ball in the outfield while booking it to second. Big collision.
Guy tried to sit up once, but went back down. Hopefully just his bell rung bad.
For the record, this didn't clear up anything.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 15, 2026, 06:46 PMHe bounced a slow roller to the 2B side of second. Kozeal and Souza converged on it and both decided not to catch it. The ball went to the outfield. Kozeal kept standing in the base path with his back to first base. The runner steamed around first and headed to second. I guess he was watching the ball too, because he slammed full speed into Kozeal, seems like he would notice that there was a guy there.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 15, 2026, 06:46 PMHe bounced a slow roller to the 2B side of second. Kozeal and Souza converged on it and both decided not to catch it. The ball went to the outfield. Kozeal kept standing in the base path with his back to first base. The runner steamed around first and headed to second. I guess he was watching the ball too, because he slammed full speed into Kozeal, seems like he would notice that there was a guy there.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 15, 2026, 06:46 PMHe bounced a slow roller to the 2B side of second. Kozeal and Souza converged on it and both decided not to catch it. The ball went to the outfield. Kozeal kept standing in the base path with his back to first base. The runner steamed around first and headed to second. I guess he was watching the ball too, because he slammed full speed into Kozeal, seems like he would notice that there was a guy there.
This did.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on May 15, 2026, 07:08 PMFor the record, this didn't clear up anything.
This did.
To be fair, you read his three times.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on May 15, 2026, 07:09 PMTo be fair, you read his three times.
Is his written crayon or something? I need to ask One Quarter if there's a font change option that I'm not aware of.
Holy shit that could not have looked more like strike three.
Sometimes the bad umping goes in our favor.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 15, 2026, 07:19 PMHoly shit that could not have looked more like strike three.
Sometimes the bad umping goes in our favor.
No shit. That was a strike.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on May 15, 2026, 07:09 PMTo be fair, you read his three times.
Yeah that's a forum fuck up. Not me.
3-run homer coming right here
I should stop predicting things until the gypsy woman blesses me again
Loaded the bases because no one was at first. Granted, that dude was fast.
This fucking defense. Good on Eaves for not melting down after that.
Big K from Eaves.
That felt like a pivotal moment.
Like Wild Thing striking out Clute Hayward big.
Clown shoes.
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 15, 2026, 07:59 PMLoaded the bases because no one was at first. Granted, that dude was fast.
"He has ok speed." - Tanner English
Ruiz with a laser into the right field corner for a standup double.
Kuhio with an ACTUAL laser. He's picked a good time to warm up.
It's not even the 8th inning yet
Last night's game went by fast as hell. It was barely 2 hours.
Tonight's game might go 4.
Our infield man I swear. Kozeal seemed to get shorter when he "jumped" for that one.
I've said it before and I'll say it again - this is the worst defense we've trotted out in the DVH era.
Error on Niu in CF to allow a run.
Dipshittery at 1st loads the bases.
Kozeal sends a UK player to the hospital standing in the base path after misplaying a ball.
Error last night allows the deciding run.
Jeebus.
How do you misjudge a soft bounce?
Good thing he had backup at least
You can tell what DVH thinks about our offense based on his closer usage.
Looks like we've reached the 3 inning save stage of that.
2 errors in one inning.
I really hate this team.
Wow. That was a good bunt.
It's so common for a lefty to pick off a runner at second base.
Kentucky is playing like they want to win.
We're playing like we don't give a shit.
Clown.....shoes.
Peck is hitting .150 and had a fuckup in the field that could have been backbreaking last inning. Why is playing 1st tonight?
DVH's personnel decisions have been extremely perplexing this year.
Souza comes through.
Now if only our pitching defense can do its job.
Just get something out of the infield, Stewart.
Holy shit what a terrible AB by Ruiz
Quote from: Feral on May 15, 2026, 08:57 PMHoly shit what a terrible AB by Ruiz
Waving at trash down and away is my least favorite kind of at bat.
I fucking hate this team
That guy is like Kopps.
He has some kind of screwy pitch with a down break that the hitters can't lay off and can't touch.
Dreadful.
First strike call on Ruiz was generous. The rest was terrible.
If that drop costs us this series I'll boycott until tomorrow
Jesus Christ I hate this team
Stellar
WHAT. IN. THE. FUCK.
You can't make this shit up.
Little League pop up that Robinette can't handle. WOW.
Does McElvain wipe his ass with his hat or what? That thing looks like it's been worn 24/7 every summer since the Antebellum era.
That 1-2 pitch was right over the plate.
Even the UK announcers were wondering how it wasn't a strike.
Quote from: Feral on May 15, 2026, 09:05 PMThat 1-2 pitch was right over the plate.
Even the UK announcers were wondering how it wasn't a strike.
Yeah that was bullshit.
Got him anyway.
Robinett's fuckup is going to cost us this game.
Wow. I feel like you gotta make Souza make that throw there.
Good recovery
Great job by McElvain to overcome our dipshittery
3 errors tonight.
THREE.
Don't cancel your June vacation plans, because this team isn't going to be doing shit in the postseason.
Again, especially after seeing our clownshoes defense, I don't know how you hold that runner with two outs.
UK's 3rd baseman is freaking incredible.
Kid is Brooks Robinson 2.0 in the hot corner
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on May 15, 2026, 09:11 PMAgain, especially after seeing our clownshoes defense, I don't know how you hold that runner with two outs.
Yeah you gotta try to tie the game there.
No plate discipline at all.
Actually a pretty good AB by Souza. It seemed like he was expecting something else on that last pitch.
GD heroic effort by McElvain
Damn. Impressive McElvain
What a 9th inning from McElwain. Maybe he gets stronger as he goes, that was impressive.
Ugly win is still a win
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 15, 2026, 09:31 PMUgly win is still a win
There's a better way to say that.
A rickety ride is better than a smooth walk.
McElvain is a modern-day Mitch Williams?
Why wasn't Rutenbar playing? Robinett shouldn't see the field again.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 15, 2026, 09:36 PMWhy wasn't Rutenbar playing? Robinett shouldn't see the field again.
If you saw DVH after the loss last night Rutenbar is in the doghouse. Actually Robinette didn't start either. He went with Peck.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 15, 2026, 09:59 PMIf you saw DVH after the loss last night Rutenbar is in the doghouse. Actually Robinette didn't start either. He went with Peck.
Why was/is Rutenbar in the doghouse?
He's infinitely better at the plate than both Robinett and Peck, and both of those guys had a fuckup in the field tonight.
I've been outspoken about Robinett this year and how I'm tired of getting zero offensive production from a bat-first position like 1st base, and how it makes zero sense to have a 1st baseman who can't hit for power or average.
Quote from: Feral on May 15, 2026, 10:37 PMWhy was/is Rutenbar in the doghouse?
Post game interview, DVH seemed spitting mad that Kozeal was charged with an error when he says Rutenbar should have caught the ball, it wasn't in the dirt, and it cost us a run. Couple that with the fact he took Rutenbar out of game 1 Thursday night mid game, and put in Robinette.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 16, 2026, 05:48 AMPost game interview, DVH seemed spitting mad that Kozeal was charged with an error when he says Rutenbar should have caught the ball, it wasn't in the dirt, and it cost us a run. Couple that with the fact he took Rutenbar out of game 1 Thursday night mid game, and put in Robinette.
Hmm.
He should probably cut Rutenbar some slack since Peck fucked up in the field not covering 1st on what should have been a 4-3 putout, and Robinett looked like a 9U scrub dropping an easy pop up.
I'm going to be pissed if Rutenbar isn't in the lineup today.
Listened to DVH's postgame presser.
He was happy with the win and complimentary of the pitching, but was pissed about the defense.
Said on top of the errors we made several other bad plays on defense that weren't errors but cost us. Specifically cited the injury play (we could have gotten the runner at second if we hadn't interfered), the bunt play where Pompey threw home, Peck not covering 1st, and some others.
I can understand getting pissed about the defense but at this point of the season who should damn well know your team well enough to not put guys on the field whose performance is going to piss you off.
I wonder if the aau effect that has killed players being fundamentally sound in basketball is now a thing in baseball as travel ball teams do nothing but scrimmage and play games which is why so many players now can't field, bunt, or hit to the opposite field?
But then watching a couple 6A State baseball games last night at Fayetteville high I am not so sure it isn't a talent evaluation issue as I saw some nice defensive play, hitting to the opposite field and a couple of well placed bunts.
The inherent problem is that we have too many guys playing out of position.
I love Kozeal but he's not a shortstop. He doesn't have the length, range, and arm strength to play there reliably, but he has to play there because the coaches went all in on Brumbaugh at short and that had a domino effect when he went tits up.
If we had pulled a legitimate shortstop out of the portal, Kozeal could have moved back to 1st (which is where he started last year until Souza went down), or gone back to 2nd and shifted Souza to 3rd to push Pompey.
At this point the defense just is what it is. I'd bet DVH learned his lesson in relying on a true freshman to play a critical defensive role given the far reaching effect it's had on our defensive play.
Quote from: Feral on May 16, 2026, 10:52 AMThe inherent problem is that we have too many guys playing out of position.
I love Kozeal but he's not a shortstop. He doesn't have the length, range, and arm strength to play there reliably, but he has to play there because the coaches went all in on Brumbaugh at short and that had a domino effect when he went tits up.
If we had pulled a legitimate shortstop out of the portal, Kozeal could have moved back to 1st (which is where he started last year until Souza went down), or gone back to 2nd and shifted Souza to 3rd to push Pompey.
At this point the defense just is what it is. I'd bet DVH learned his lesson in relying on a true freshman to play a critical defensive role given the far reaching effect it's had on our defensive play.
Souza's arm must be toast after the shoulder tear. He was supposed to be the shortstop by this point in the season. He has the range and, at full strength, the arm to play a much better SS than Kozeal.
If Robinett can't play defense he's not adding any value because he damn sure can't hit.
"Kozeal is not a shortstop" is what I think every time I see him field a ball and throw. He's a good baseball player, but he's not a shortstop. He doesn't play the position like someone who plays shortstop plays the position.
Dave seemed more perplexed than pissed in the post game defensive wrap up last night. It's like he had a big WTF thought bubble over his head when discussing the entire range of defensive travesties.
What I don't get, is that the announcing team this weekend and the different announcing team last weekend both said what a great defense we have. They even cited statistics when making the point. I have to feel like it's one of those classic instances of lies, damn lies, and statistics.
Rutenbar back at 1B. Turner in for Niu at CF.
https://x.com/i/status/2055707566156472356 (https://x.com/i/status/2055707566156472356)
Another thing I noticed last night. On Robinett's bunt, he loafed down the first base line. When the first baseman bobbled the ball, he turned on what speed he had and was out. I think he could have beaten it if he had run full speed down the line.
1:42 first pitch
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 16, 2026, 01:07 PMAnother thing I noticed last night. On Robinett's bunt, he loafed down the first base line. When the first baseman bobbled the ball, he turned on what speed he had and was out. I think he could have beaten it if he had run full speed down the line.
Thank you!
I was thinking the same thing when it happened. He could have beat it out but was watching it (something you're coached out of in 9u) and was holding his helmet on his head.
Quote from: Barton Fink on May 16, 2026, 12:56 PMRutenbar back at 1B. Turner in for Niu at CF.
Not surprised about either of those.
DVH can't keep Rutenbar in the doghouse if both Peck and Robinett derped it up in the field.
And Niu had some dipshittery on a misplayed ball that cost a run.
Another run scored on a wild pitch.
We have to lead the country in that category.
3-0 with no outs in the game. No stopping us today unless we pitch as badly as they do.
Is Kentucky out of players with previous pitching experience?
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 16, 2026, 02:03 PMIs Kentucky out of players with previous pitching experience?
I don't know but it is to our advantage because we don't actually have to hit the ball.
Not sure I recall a 9-0 first with no outs.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 16, 2026, 01:07 PMAnother thing I noticed last night. On Robinett's bunt, he loafed down the first base line. When the first baseman bobbled the ball, he turned on what speed he had and was out. I think he could have beaten it if he had run full speed down the line.
Same comment to my wife. Almost made a post about it but then I got distracted.
Bases loaded and couldn't get one more run. Bunch of losers settling for only 10.
After a touchdown and a field goal, the Hogs go into the second quarter up 10-0.
Dropped the Jimmy off at the body guy yesterday so I've been in the garage reorganizing what's left. Just turned the game on. WTF? I need a play by play. How did we get to 10 runs.
36 min top of the first.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 16, 2026, 02:18 PMDropped the Jimmy off at the body guy yesterday so I've been in the garage reorganizing what's left. Just turned the game on. WTF? I need a play by play. How did we get to 10 runs.
Cliff notes... we scored. (no HRs)
Quote from: Barton Fink on May 16, 2026, 02:20 PMCliff notes... we scored. (no HRs)
No home runs? Should I assume there were 13 walks, 2 strike out looking, and a fly out issued by the Kentucky pitcher(s)?
You can't leave the bases loaded and expect to win.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 16, 2026, 02:25 PMYou can't leave the bases loaded and expect to win.
Won't win another game this season. Is that right?
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 16, 2026, 02:24 PMNo home runs? Should I assume there were 13 walks, 2 strike out looking, and a fly out issued by the Kentucky pitcher(s)?
Little bit of everything honestly. Except a dinger.
Quote from: Barton Fink on May 16, 2026, 02:30 PMLittle bit of everything honestly. Except a dinger.
But we did bounce one off the wall. So there's that.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 16, 2026, 02:24 PMNo home runs? Should I assume there were 13 walks, 2 strike out looking, and a fly out issued by the Kentucky pitcher(s)?
Highly recommend bookmarking d1baseball.com.
Here's a direct link to the scoring page for today:
https://stats.statbroadcast.com/mobile/?id=632546
Even better...
https://x.com/i/status/2055738710130307292 (https://x.com/i/status/2055738710130307292)
I didn't realize it was legal for OTHER teams to make errors.
Oh no we're letting them catch up
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 16, 2026, 03:04 PMOh no we're letting them catch up
Knowing us and the time there is left, it will probably end up something like 11-10.
Good lord, Stewart.
Keep this up and I might start to think we don't deserve a win
We're going to let them come back, aren't we?
Quote from: Barton Fink on May 16, 2026, 02:59 PMEven better...
https://x.com/i/status/2055738710130307292 (https://x.com/i/status/2055738710130307292)
But certainly not as reliable for normal situations.
Quote from: Feral on May 16, 2026, 03:48 PMWe're going to let them come back, aren't we?
We just did.
12-9 on a grand slam.
Quote from: Feral on May 16, 2026, 03:48 PMWe're going to let them come back, aren't we?
Well...
If they find a way to lose this game, that's 100% on coaching and mindset.
In typical Dave fashion, leave your struggling pitcher in until he gives up massive damage.
With apologies to him, it would seem that the answer to "Does Gibler have 'it' today?" is usually a no.
Sigh...
Sticking with Gibler was certainly a choice.
Gibler with a smooth 31.50 ERA today.
So sloppy
What is happening to our pitching this year?
Gaeckle, fisher, gibler, were fantastic last year. How do you forget how to locate your pitches?
Bruh... did Souza just drop the ball and his glove on the same play?
Quote from: BASS on May 16, 2026, 03:55 PMWhat is happening to our pitching this year?
Gaeckle, fisher, gibler, were fantastic last year. How do you forget how to locate your pitches?
We need to move on from Hobbs. This pitching staff is an unmitigated disaster, and it's absolutely unconscionable that they got nothing out of the portal except for McElvain.
Souza had a hard play but he made it a WTF play. That guy needs to change his name to SouzaE
Quote from: Feral on May 16, 2026, 03:57 PMWe need to move on from Hobbs. This pitching staff is an unmitigated disaster, and it's absolutely unconscionable that they got nothing out of the portal except for McElvain.
I don't think one down year warrants dumping Hobbs. Nate on the other hand...
Jobu hated us.
I'll say it again - we've played and coached all series like we didn't give a shit.
DVH may retire after this game.
What a collapse. Holy shit.
Little fucking league. Jesus this team is god aweful at times.
Quote from: Feral on May 16, 2026, 03:57 PMWe need to move on from Hobbs. This pitching staff is an unmitigated disaster, and it's absolutely unconscionable that they got nothing out of the portal except for McElvain.
If we're not the best pitching roster in the country by this time next year then I'll sign onto this.
Thompson, though... Should have been gone long ago.
This team is embarrassing.
At least I can enter the postseason with absolutely zero expectations for the first time in several years.
Quote from: Barton Fink on May 16, 2026, 04:01 PMDVH may retire after this game.
Hate to say it but he needs to.
He's too stubborn with personnel and coaching moves, and colossally whiffed on the portal this year.
We need to get Vitello from SF, or Wes before he wins a ring at Georgia.
This one is on DVH.
Like someone said earlier, he has a bad penchant for leaving a struggling pitcher in several pitches too long.
The good news is that we probably only have about three games remaining this season. 0-1 in the SEC tournament, then 0-2 in the regional.
I haven't even played church league softball in 16 years. Pretty sure I could at least sacrifice my body Happy Gilmore style to stop one of these grounders from getting past me.
SouzaE strikes again.
This team will probably get beat 21-12.
We can't even back up a throw?
Quote from: Feral on May 16, 2026, 04:04 PMHate to say it but he needs to.
He's too stubborn with personnel and coaching moves, and colossally whiffed on the portal this year.
We need to get Vitello from SF, or Wes before he wins a ring at Georgia.
Vitello was making $3MM+ at TN. We will never pay that much.
First team to 17 wins.
We have left the bases loaded too many times today.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 16, 2026, 04:24 PMWe have left the bases loaded too many times today.
That ain't why we are going to lose.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 16, 2026, 04:26 PMThat ain't why we are going to lose.
There are so many ways that we could lose that it is hard to keep up.
The third strike on Stewart almost brushed his shoulder. BS.
Not clutch.
Watching pitches down Broadway with the bat on our shoulders. Nice offensive plan.
They have 5 more hits, we have 2 more runs.
Our pitchers all looked relieved when they actually throw a strike. One that isn't hit out of the stadium.
This Kentucky guy hit the shitter during the 7th inning stretch?
This is the absolute all around worst team we have put on the field in the last decade. Hitting, fielding, pitching....all shit.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 16, 2026, 05:11 PMThis is the absolute all around worst team we have put on the field in the last decade. Hitting, fielding, pitching....all shit.
Absolute horror show of roster construction by DVH.
Went and got a bunch of .250 hitters (save for Ruiz) out of the portal and is shocked when they're .250 hitters here, and pinned his hopes on a true freshman at shortstop.
Got zero arms (save for McElvain), tried to charge the hill of making Gaeckle a starter yet again, and thought that Fisher would miraculously morph from midweek guy into weekend starter.
Suddenly we're incredulous when we have a lineup that can't hit, a batting practice pitching staff, and a 9u travel ball defense.
Thor is coming alive too.
He hammered the shit out of that one.
Souza of all people gives us the insurance run
DeCremer with a 40-foot sinker. Juuuuuuuuuuust a bit short.
Got busy sandblasting parts in the bottom of the 8th. I assume we won?
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 16, 2026, 06:32 PMGot busy sandblasting parts in the bottom of the 8th. I assume we won?
Yep. Never in doubt.
https://x.com/i/status/2055782995198460037 (https://x.com/i/status/2055782995198460037)
Quote from: Barton Fink on May 16, 2026, 06:54 PMhttps://x.com/i/status/2055782995198460037 (https://x.com/i/status/2055782995198460037)
That's unbelievable.
Quote from: Barton Fink on May 16, 2026, 06:54 PMhttps://x.com/i/status/2055782995198460037 (https://x.com/i/status/2055782995198460037)
Is this fake news? I just don't see that.
Yeah, I can't believe it either.
Won 8 series in '23.
https://x.com/RazorbackBSB/status/2055794968120246434?s=20
Well done, intern 👏
Nm
The bracket is set. The #7 seeded Hogs play Wednesday at 5:30 pm ET against the SC-Tennessee winner.
https://www.secsports.com/championships/baseball-championship#bracket
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on May 17, 2026, 06:57 AMThe bracket is set. The #7 seeded Hogs play Wednesday at 5:30 pm ET against the SC-Tennessee winner.
https://www.secsports.com/championships/baseball-championship#bracket
Let's throw it to Tennessee and get the hell out of there.
Beat Tennessee and we get to beat Texas
Now that we're in the lull between the regular season and tourney, let's talk for a minute about what next year's team might look like in terms of potential returners (understanding we have no clue how the portal gains will net out yet).
Definitely gone to the draft
Helfrick
Dietz
Gaeckle
Probably gone to the draft
McElvain
Wiggins* (not sure if he's draft eligible or not?
Eligible to return
Hitters
Rutenbar
Souza
Kozeal
Pompey
Ruiz
Robinett
Turner
Peck
Aloy
Pitchers
Eaves
McGuire
Gibler
Fisher
Brissey
Kircher
DeCremer
Probably transferring
Brumbaugh
Out of eligibility
Coil
Niu
Stewart
Biggest Portal Needs
Starting pitching
Catcher
Corner outfield (assuming Ruiz can play CF)
First base (Robinett needs to transfer to MO State and we need someone who can hit for power and/or average)
Wiggins is draft eligible. He's gone.
Kozeal will likely get drafted
Quote from: Barton Fink on May 17, 2026, 11:55 AMKozeal will likely get drafted
I would love to have him back, but wouldn't blame him for going to the draft.
Souza may head to the draft as well but I think that would be ill-advised. Right now he's Casey Martin 2.0 and needs to learn to read and take more breaking balls, especially low and in.
Two other questions are Pompey and Ruiz, albeit for different reasons.
Ruiz was the lone bright spot offensively from our portal class, and was a consistent producer all year. He was one of only 3 guys who finished the regular season over .300, and the only one who batted .300 in SEC play. I wouldn't be surprised if he dipped his toe into the draft waters.
Conversely, not sure Pompey's back next year, and maybe not by his choice. We purportedly paid him the highest NIL package on the roster, and you're not doing that for a bottom of the order hitter who's got a ton swing and miss and leads the team in strikeouts. Pompey had 74 K's, this year. Next most (Niu) had 59, 3rd on the team (Souza) had 50, and nobody else had more than 50.
Quote from: Feral on May 17, 2026, 01:20 PMTwo other questions are Pompey and Ruiz, albeit for different reasons.
Ruiz was the lone bright spot offensively from our portal class, and was a consistent producer all year. He was one of only 3 guys who finished the regular season over .300, and the only one who batted .300 in SEC play. I wouldn't be surprised if he dipped his toe into the draft waters.
Conversely, not sure Pompey's back next year, and maybe not by his choice. We purportedly paid him the highest NIL package on the roster, and you're not doing that for a bottom of the order hitter who's got a ton swing and miss and leads the team in strikeouts. Pompey had 74 K's, this year. Next most (Niu) had 59, 3rd on the team (Souza) had 50, and nobody else had more than 50.
I am not sure who I would want back from the list above. Kozeal for sure, after that?
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 17, 2026, 01:37 PMI am not sure who I would want back from the list above. Kozeal for sure, after that?
I'd take Kozeal, Souza, Ruiz, Rutenbar, and probably Aloy.
Pompey can crush it when he barrels one up, but there's way too much swing and miss there.
Robinett can go. I've said this many times before, but he's not a P4 first baseman. He can't hit for power or average. He should be at Missouri State next year.
Turner and Peck are both depth guys, nothing more. Maybe Turner can become a spot starter as a corner OF, but I don't see it with Peck.
Fisher got markedly worse this year and should go, but DVH will probably let him stick around since he's been in the program since his freshman year.
Quote from: Rocket City Hawg on May 17, 2026, 07:54 AMBeat Tennessee and we get to beat Texas
Fuck all that orange.
I'm not going to root for us to lose but we'd be better off for seeding purposes.
Quote from: Gambler on May 17, 2026, 03:24 PMFuck all that orange.
Wrong thread.
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Quote from: Thin Red Swine on May 17, 2026, 04:10 PMWrong thread.
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Not the only thread Karlyn belongs in
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 17, 2026, 04:28 PMNot the only thread Karlyn belongs in
What thread did you think I meant?
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on May 17, 2026, 04:38 PMWhat thread did you think I meant?
I assumed all of them.
Souza not going through fall ball hurt him. He hit .290 in SEC games alone, and definitely hit a ton the 2nd half. I'd take him back in a heartbeat.
Wiggins is draft eligible, but there are rumblings he might return. I don't care to see Eaves anymore. Every time he comes in with a runner on, he gives up a drive to the gap, or a dinger. He can go. DVH has been too slow with the hook this year for my liking (for everybody). I wouldn't give up on Brumbaugh just yet. Peck can play a lot of positions - 1st may not be his bag, baby.
The big question is NIL funds, as in, will DVH actually have any to work with. We need a starter who is an alpha.
I want 4 starters who are alphas, along with future golden glove caliber players with home run power at every position in the field.
It's not asking too much, is it?
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 18, 2026, 11:37 AMI want 4 starters who are alphas, along with future golden glove caliber players with home run power at every position in the field.
It's not asking too much, is it?
At least one of them needs to be a 2 way player like Ohtani.
Quote from: Ray Zorback on May 18, 2026, 12:05 PMAt least one of them needs to be a 2 way player like Ohtani.
Well, yeah, but I'm trying to be reasonable.
Quote from: Pig Benis on May 17, 2026, 03:38 PMI'm not going to root for us to lose but we'd be better off for seeding purposes.
How's that?
If we're not hosting we're better off being in the 20-25 overall seed range. We would be a 2 seed in a regional with the overall 9-12 seed and avoid UCLA, GT, and UGA in a potential super.
This wouldn't be a bad draw. The 2 seed in Lincoln feeding into Chapel Hill.
https://d1baseball.com/postseason/2026-ncaa-field-of-64-projections-may-18/
Interesting...
https://x.com/eddyfurniss/status/2056389284291129476?s=61&t=yqgft3mqzhJjVNQN1flX9A
Quote from: DrMongoose on May 18, 2026, 05:21 PMInteresting...
https://x.com/eddyfurniss/status/2056389284291129476?s=61&t=yqgft3mqzhJjVNQN1flX9A
It's definitely progress over perfection.
It won't be 100% accurate until they get to a point where they measure every single hitter for a precise strike zone like the MLB.
But like he says deeper in his tweet, at the very least it's going to eliminate those egregious strike and ball calls.
You mean 6 inches off the dirt and a foot off the plate isn't a strike anymore
Oh the huge manatees!
We play Tinnersee.
4:30 on SECN
Tate McGuire is starting today.
Maybe I can find something better to do then
Quote from: DrMongoose on May 18, 2026, 05:21 PMInteresting...
https://x.com/eddyfurniss/status/2056389284291129476?s=61&t=yqgft3mqzhJjVNQN1flX9A
It is very interesting. Just coming here to post that.
AI is killing sports.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 20, 2026, 09:36 AMAI is killing sports.
It needs to kill umpires. Figuratively of course, with the exception of Perry Costello.
There is zero justification for continuing to rely on the human element for ball/strike calls when there is a much better automated solution. Even if the one the SEC is using is imperfect (shocker that the dixie mafia would mess something up - one of Sankey's kids probably owns the company that created this one), it's still more consistent than any of the umps I've seen in the college game.
I've not watched any sporting event and thought to myself, "This umping/refing/judging is so seriously flawed that we need an automated system to replace humans." Have there been things here and there, obviously. But this is creating a solution for not really a problem. The most egredious example (Angel Hernandez) could be solved by firing the terrible human (Angel Hernandez). While I obvously don't want outright incompetance, I like a little judgement in the games.
I know you've watched Arkansas football games
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 20, 2026, 12:02 PMI know you've watched Arkansas football games
I knew that would be the response.
See my sentence, "The most egredious example (Marc Curles) could be solved by firing the terrible human (Marc Curles)."
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 20, 2026, 12:00 PMI've not watched any sporting event and thought to myself, "This umping/refing/judging is so seriously flawed that we need an automated system to replace humans." Have there been things here and there, obviously. But this is creating a solution for not really a problem. The most egredious example (Angel Hernandez) could be solved by firing the terrible human (Angel Hernandez). While I obvously don't want outright incompetance, I like a little judgement in the games.
In the first game yesterday Missouri's catcher had seven successful challenges through seven innings.
One bad call per inning on balls and strikes alone is too many, especially when there is an option that could eliminate the problem.
Sometimes it's not as simple as a bad ump like Hernandez. Maybe the plate ump had a bad day and missed 10% of his calls, but is normally pretty accurate. Rather than having a team potentially get its season ended because Kevin Sweeney had a migraine or a vicious hangover, why not use a tool that would take away the ability for his bad day to ruin someone else's season?
https://x.com/Vern_Funquist/status/2057084585163243525?s=20
Quote from: DirkPiggler on May 20, 2026, 12:07 PMIn the first game yesterday Missouri's catcher had seven successful challenges through seven innings.
One bad call per inning on balls and strikes alone is too many, especially when there is an option that could eliminate the problem.
Sometimes it's not as simple as a bad ump like Hernandez. Maybe the plate ump had a bad day and missed 10% of his calls, but is normally pretty accurate. Rather than having a team potentially get its season ended because Kevin Sweeney had a migraine or a vicious hangover, why not use a tool that would take away the ability for his bad day to ruin someone else's season?
Balls and strikers are 100% judgment on the edges whether up, down, left or right. Generally that judgement is not egredgious and is consistent for both teams. Players adjust to the zone. It is my opinion, probably incorrect as usual, that it is a solution for a problem that doesn't really exist.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on May 20, 2026, 12:14 PMhttps://x.com/Vern_Funquist/status/2057084585163243525?s=20
That simply isn't correct. Calls are being overturned where the ball crosses the plate 1/4" outside the Ump's strike zone. That ins't error. That is a computer saying the zone is slightly smaller and the Ump is saying it is slightly bigger.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 20, 2026, 12:19 PMBalls and strikers are 100% judgment on the edges whether up, down, left or right. Generally that judgement is not egredgious and is consistent for both teams. Players adjust to the zone. It is my opinion, probably incorrect as usual, that it is a solution for a problem that doesn't really exist.
It does exist though.
You've been a Razorback long enough to know the "the calls even out over time" trope is a fallacy. We get ten bad ball/strike calls against us in the CWS semifinals, then we get two each go our way over the next five years against SEMO, Grambling and Missouri.
Players shouldn't have to adjust to the zone. The zone should be objectively defined and umpires should have to adjust to it.
Something else I've noticed while watching MLB this year is that the challenge system makes the umpires better. Instead of having their individualized strike zones they are calling to a standard and as a result are more accurate than in the past. These are the best umpires in the world, so you know if it's helping them there's room for improvement with the college guys who are multiple levels below them.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 20, 2026, 12:21 PMThat simply isn't correct. Calls are being overturned where the ball crosses the plate 1/4" outside the Ump's strike zone. That ins't error. That is a computer saying the zone is slightly smaller and the Ump is saying it is slightly bigger.
I didn't get to watch any of the games yesterday, so all I have to go on is the MLB system which is absolutely the correct zone.
Were those pitches crossing all the way out of the zone, or did it just appear that way? With the MLB system if any part of the ball touches any part of the box, the pitch is a strike which is how it's supposed to be.
If the system is programmed correctly, and as I stated earlier given the SEC's involvement I wouldn't be surprised if it isn't, the ABS will accurately call balls and strikes. If it isn't programmed correctly, fix it and try again.
Will this take catchers "framing" a pitch out of the equation?
Quote from: DirkPiggler on May 20, 2026, 12:28 PMI didn't get to watch any of the games yesterday, so all I have to go on is the MLB system which is absolutely the correct zone.
Were those pitches crossing all the way out of the zone, or did it just appear that way? With the MLB system if any part of the ball touches any part of the box, the pitch is a strike which is how it's supposed to be.
If the system is programmed correctly, and as I stated earlier given the SEC's involvement I wouldn't be surprised if it isn't, the ABS will accurately call balls and strikes. If it isn't programmed correctly, fix it and try again.
Did they get current measurements on the college players? I know that MLB did.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 20, 2026, 02:19 PMWill this take catchers "framing" a pitch out of the equation?
How would it not? The strike zone is now set, with no human interpretation. Those two individuals no longer factor into that part of the game.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 20, 2026, 03:19 PMHow would it not? The strike zone is now set, with no human interpretation. Those two individuals no longer factor into that part of the game.
A lost art.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 20, 2026, 03:32 PMA lost art.
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Maybe they need to do away with the ABS system and go to the Whiffle Ball System.
https://x.com/Super70sSports/status/2057201352619553074
This isn't human vs machine. This is a lack of spine. Fire the very few umpires who can't or won't be proficient, consistent, and honest, and there's not a problem. If this is the road we're going down instead, we might as well just do away with the stadiums while we're at it, and "play" the game in VR. No thank you. I'd rather boo the blind ump and get thrown out for profanity.
Yelling "Kill ABS" doesn't have the same ring to it as "Kill the umpire!"
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 20, 2026, 03:19 PMHow would it not? The strike zone is now set, with no human interpretation. Those two individuals no longer factor into that part of the game.
Because the umpire is still going to call the pitch. It'll be up to the batter/catcher to appeal that call. If a catcher steals a strike on a close pitch, the batter is less likely to appeal since they only get so many.
So is anybody watching our game? Doesn't look like we have many fans there.
Damn Ruiz, what was wrong with that 2-0 pitch? Too close to right down the middle?
Kozeal says, "Fuck yo first pitch!" Boom!
Dang it, Kozeal, you're going to make us play too many games!
And Stewart!
Stewart hits the scoreboard. 3-0 hogs, 1 out.
Stewart says just fuck it. I will drive Helfrick in and me, too.
Right-center is 385. Both of those hr were well over 400 feet.
Our 5 fans are calling the Hogs
I ain't getting giddy just yet. Remember Kentucky?
We have been body snatched.
4-0
We're in the fucking twilight zone. Somebody pull me out! We're hitting the shit out of a lefty. Including pompey and souza.
Our lefty hitters are fucking rocking their lefty pitcher.
Most unusual. **Spock raised eyebrow**
And another one almost out. Aloy to the wall, a couple feet short.
We're never going to win stranding runners on third like that
Beautiful pitch from mcguire on the 0-2 to get the k
Somebody help me understand why RPI says the #12 team in the country has no shot of being one of the 16 regional hosts.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 20, 2026, 05:01 PMSomebody help me understand why RPI says the #12 team in the country has no shot of being one of the 16 regional hosts.
We're still behind LSU in the NET
Mcguire, 2k's on 6 pitches in the 2nd.
Let's go for the immaculate inning. Well damn, didn't finish the sentence and he threw a ball.
Goddam Stewart.
Have a day.
What team is this?
At this rate we're going to use up all our runs and get assblasted tomorrow
Aloy's right hand swung, but his left hand didn't
He's hurt , that was weird
Aloy out. God can't let Arkansas have anything nice.
Is that pompey or Roger Dorn at third?
Jesus H
What was that?
Nasty pitch
My gosh what a pitch.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 20, 2026, 05:36 PMWhat was that?
Wet ball? Looks to be light rain there
Unreal
We still haven't learned to call for a fly ball what the hell
Wow. I mean why the holy fuck wow.
hello darkness my old friend...
Perfect. We suck at poP ups.
Niu sucks as a center fielder.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 20, 2026, 05:38 PMMy gosh what a pitch.
That thing had a ton of movement
I wonder if DVH hears Fortunate Son playing in his head when a ball is hit up like that
Quote from: BEvERage on May 20, 2026, 05:39 PMWet ball? Looks to be light rain there
Ah. Thanks.
Still haven't learned how to call for a pop fly. Flashbacks!
Gave up 2 runs on 3 errors.
We are a rollercoaster of emotions.
Quote from: BASS on May 20, 2026, 05:41 PMGave up 2 runs on 3 errors.
In 1 inning. Impressive.
NEVER get comfortable when we are playing....no matter the sport.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 20, 2026, 05:41 PMStill haven't learned how to call for a pop fly. Flashbacks!
It's never gonna not sting.
I read where the sec changed the dimensions of this field to match TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.
Meaning they moved the entire diamond to match the dimensions. Seems dumb.
Robinett looks like a young Tim Robbins out there. I swear nuke laloosh is playing first for us.
A double to left that scores a runner from first. Unusual.
Quote from: BASS on May 20, 2026, 05:57 PMRobinett looks like a young Tim Robbins out there. I swear nuke laloosh is playing first for us.
And only has 1 more HR than Robbins on the year.
434 ft. I was watching for that one to hit a car.
4 420+ hrs in one game
Pompey puts us up 8-3 with a 3 run shot to left.
That was a shot.
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 20, 2026, 06:17 PM434 ft. I was watching for that one to hit a car.
It hit a car lol
https://x.com/ByMattJones/status/2057240147033202785?s=20
I thought swinging at a 3-1 pitch was illegal?
Quote from: Barton Fink on May 20, 2026, 06:05 PMAnd only has 1 more HR than Robbins on the year.
Nice
Well, we didn't score 10 in the eighth inning this time. Are we doomed?
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/uil/gamaf77f91371
Pleasant Grove vs Celina
I'll be shocked if PG doesn't win it all this year. Watch after our game.
Have a bad feeling
Nice win fellas!
Fine, beat Texas too. Forget seeding, we gotta stick it to orange teams.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 20, 2026, 07:27 PMHave a bad feeling
May you have many more such feelings.
Fuck Texas
I feel better.
Nice stretch by gibler tonight
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 20, 2026, 07:31 PMFine, beat Texas too. Forget seeding, we gotta stick it to orange teams.
Volantis vs. Dietz is about as good as it gets.
Quote from: Barton Fink on May 20, 2026, 06:05 PMAnd only has 1 more HR than Robbins on the year.
And FAR fewer plowings of Susan Sarandon.
Rumor is that Kuhio got a hamate.
Probably done for the year if so.
Broke his hambone or hamate or whatever. Even if it was a stress fracture he's done. Wonder how it happened.
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 20, 2026, 09:12 PMBroke his hambone or hamate or whatever. Even if it was a stress fracture he's done. Wonder how it happened.
This is what AI says and even though I have never heard of the hamate bone it certainly seems like his violent swing could cause this.
A broken hamate bone—specifically the "hook" of the hamate—is a rare, tiny wrist fracture common in athletes who repeatedly swing gripped equipment like baseball bats, golf clubs, or tennis racquets.
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 20, 2026, 09:12 PMBroke his hambone or hamate or whatever. Even if it was a stress fracture he's done. Wonder how it happened.
I hear that the hambone is connected to the hip bone.
Good stuff
https://x.com/i/status/2057287401110667547 (https://x.com/i/status/2057287401110667547)
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 20, 2026, 09:16 PMThis is what AI says and even though I have never heard of the hamate bone it certainly seems like his violent swing could cause this.
A broken hamate bone—specifically the "hook" of the hamate—is a rare, tiny wrist fracture common in athletes who repeatedly swing gripped equipment like baseball bats, golf clubs, or tennis racquets.
Feel like you used to see that injury more. Used to see it on check swings. Freak injury.
Shamelessly stolen from Kyle Sutherland of On3.
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Quote from: DirkPiggler on May 21, 2026, 07:05 AMShamelessly stolen from Kyle Sutherland of On3.
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I never knew Ribby was black.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 21, 2026, 08:30 AMI never knew Ribby was black.
Did you miss the size of his bat?
Quote from: DirkPiggler on May 21, 2026, 08:38 AMDid you miss the size of his bat?
He ballmaxxes too.
(it's a real thing)
Quote from: DirkPiggler on May 21, 2026, 08:38 AMDid you miss the size of his bat?
It's like Gary Coleman's fucking forearm. It's so black, so impossibly black.
Hamate fracture is a really bad injury for any athlete whose sport involves gripping...golf, baseball, softball, tennis. Non surgical treatment (basically resting the hand) can take weeks to months and the injury frequently recurs. Surgical recovery is quicker (weeks) but carries the risk of nerve and tendon injury.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on May 21, 2026, 07:05 AMShamelessly stolen from Kyle Sutherland of On3.
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Someone is gonna need to explain this one to me.
Nvm. I googled it. I must be getting old
Well shit.
I've given Aloy shit for his precipitous falloff this year, but he can absolutely mash when he barrels it up.
He's been pretty solid of late.
Hamate bone fractures have been a nemesis for a while. Didn't Benintendi or someone like that have that happen late in a season?
The hamate fracture is why Jackson Holliday played his first game this season this week. He broke his in spring training.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on May 21, 2026, 06:16 PMHamate bone fractures have been a nemesis for a while. Didn't Benintendi or someone like that have that happen late in a season?
I know Jared Gates had one in either 2017 or 2018.
Razorback signees Spencer Browning and Hunter Rose of the Pleasant Grove Hawks advanced in the Texas high school baseball playoffs tonight. Hunter's little brother Blue Rose led the Hawks with 3 doubles and 6 RBI's over Celina.
What are the chances they make it to campus vs being drafted?
Wonder if our game will be delayed because of weather.
I guess this answers that.
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First pitch scheduled for 4:32 CT.
Start at 4:32
Kozeal goes boom!
2-0 hogs, no outs
Kozeal! 2 run shot to left. Hogs up 2-0.
Btw, Fuck Texas!
Good way to start.
It's not a 10 spot before the first out, but what a nice start.
Tuck Fexas
Dietz looks like he is laboring mightily and struggling to find the strike zone.
Dietz is struggling. I'd have a very short leash today.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 22, 2026, 04:42 PMIt's not a 10 spot before the first out, but what a nice start.
"It's not where you start...."
Well, figures.
Hope he's okay
All this tournament is good for is getting players hurt before the real tourney starts. We are cursed.
Do we get an extended warm up time for our relief pitcher since we had no one in the pen?
Wouldn't be shocked if he has a broken foot.
We are Arkansas.
God hates us.
Dietz was not looking good and was already at 21 pitches. Maybe Jesus took the wheel and did Dave a favor.
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Quote from: BleedinRed on May 22, 2026, 04:54 PMDietz is struggling. I'd have a very short leash today.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 22, 2026, 04:56 PMGod hates us.
It's my fault. I'm a fan. God hates me.
Fuck me.
FUCK. Well I hope he is not injured for the tournament.
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 22, 2026, 04:57 PMwhat-shocked.gif
My god you win the day.
Hilarious in the face of tragedy.
The most Arkansas thing ever would be to give up the grand slam to go down 4-3.
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 22, 2026, 04:57 PMwhat-shocked.gif (https://www.woopig.org/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=13220;type=preview;file)
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Prayers for the bones in Dietz's foot. We're fucking cursed.
Quote from: BASS on May 22, 2026, 05:00 PMThe most Arkansas thing ever would be to give up the grand slam to go down 4-3.
First we have to walk in a run
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 22, 2026, 05:04 PMFirst we have to walk in a run
Being a prophet is a burden
Thanks to that dude for swinging. Eaves does not look like he is going to throw 3 strikes to any batter.
Fuck whoever and whatever cursed us. Fuck em to death.
Texas' pitching coach is named Max Wiener?
Hahahahahaha
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 22, 2026, 05:09 PMThanks to that dude for swinging. Eaves does not look like he is going to throw 3 strikes to any batter.
We'll make up for it. All 4 outs via k so far
Texas catcher fooled himself by pulling that ball in from the inside. It wasn't a strike and he convinced himself it was where his mitt ended up.
They must not know to just throw Robinett strikes and he will swing and miss.
See Kozeal mouth "oh, foul" after that tip?
Holy shit
And then channel that anger into a line drive that should have left the stadium.
Kozeal over the eye for hr #2.
440' +
Fuck Texas.
Holy fucking shit Kozeal on a heater.
Kam be bombin'!
Lol "fuck yeah" with the horns down in the dugout. I hope that gets gif'd
Jesus that was smoked
6-1 hogs for anyone not watching
Top 2, 2 outs, hogs batting
Who was the asshat on SEC Now who said that Arkansas wouldn't be hitting homeruns against Texas?
Kozeal says, "Fuck that guy!"
Stewart trying too hard to do what kozeal did
Apparently the sec network did not get the memo that he wants to be called Camden this year.
Eaves is struggling. I'd have a short leash with him too.
Can we just leave Hoover?
Unbelievable.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 22, 2026, 05:24 PMEaves is struggling. I'd have a short leash with him too.
He just took a line drive off the keister
Quote from: BASS on May 22, 2026, 05:26 PMHe just took a line drive off the keister
He's from Lonoke. He's fine.
Texas gave a scholly to porn stache from Orange is the new black. He's pitching now.
Quote from: BASS on May 22, 2026, 05:11 PMTexas' pitching coach is named Max Wiener?
Hahahahahaha
Wiener maxxing is the newest trend among the kids.
Souza really knocked the shit out of that one.
Quote from: BASS on May 22, 2026, 05:35 PMSouza really knocked the shit out of that one.
We can't even damage one of their pitchers.
Damn fine pitch eaves
Damn pompey, couldn't catch that?
Ball boy got game
Nice couple innings by eaves
Eaves looking good now. That shot in the asshole got him going. NTTIAWWT.
Porn stache throwing this game? Hit Robinette. An easy out.
With his batting helmet on, Robinett has that Willem DeFoe look from Platoon.
Kozeal is hate fucking Texas.
You're my boy, Blue!
Lots of promos of ABC "news" and David Muir and The View.
Predictable
Quote from: Hogslobber on May 22, 2026, 06:26 PMLots of promos of ABC "news" and David Muir and The View.
Predictable
I bet they can smell Whoopi on that set.
With Dietz going down, and a nice lead already on Texas, DVH using Gaeckle instead of saving to start tomorrow, tells me he thinks we can host if we beat Texas. He wants this one.
Good news
https://x.com/i/status/2057967125877113125 (https://x.com/i/status/2057967125877113125)
Might be the only way we get on base against this guy
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on May 22, 2026, 07:01 PMMight be the only way we get on base against this guy
Texas bringing in their "ace" tells me they don't expect to win and he needs the work this weekend rather than sitting. I wonder why he didn't start. The classic "saving him for Game 2 backfires" strategy?
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 22, 2026, 07:06 PMTexas bringing in their "ace" tells me they don't expect to win and he needs the work this weekend rather than sitting. I wonder why he didn't start. The classic "saving him for Game 2 backfires" strategy?
They are already a national seed and have no need to win this. But, it is always good to beat Texass.
Who is this guy pitching for us?
He looks familiar.
Gaeckle's best outing of the season
Best Gaeckle has looked all year.
Gaeckle looking like a fucking ace that inning. Nasty stuff. Hope he carries it into the tournament.
Time to put up 3 more and run rule these bitches
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 22, 2026, 07:08 PMThey are already a national seed and have no need to win this. But, it is always good to beat Texass.
I expected them to be a little pissed about the thumping we put on them last year and be fired up to play.
Stewart having a shitty night
Maybe Stewart needs to cut his hair after all. 0-5 with 5 Ks tonight.
Stewart 0/5 with 5 Ks. That's a golden sombrero with a dirty sanchez kicker.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 22, 2026, 07:23 PMStewart 0/5 with 5 Ks. That's a golden sombrero with a dirty sanchez kicker.
Yeah, that's very rarified air.
Too many strikeouts
Quote from: BASS on May 22, 2026, 07:37 PMToo many strikeouts
We won't win another game all night.
That dude has Taylor Swift for his walk up song. 😂
Don't care what sport or what the circumstances, beating these assholes always feels good.
Damnit. Now we have to burn more pitchers.
Fuck Texas.
Gaeckle pitches great.
Kozeal finishes it off.
Nice game.
Well that was fun. Hopefully Dietz is ready next Friday.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 22, 2026, 06:55 PMWith Dietz going down, and a nice lead already on Texas, DVH using Gaeckle instead of saving to start tomorrow, tells me he thinks we can host if we beat Texas. He wants this one.
Same.
The consensus is that Ole Miss played themselves out of hosting by losing to Mizzou in round 1, and because the committee factors that midweek loss to Mississippi State into their conference record (which puts them at 15-17).
Beating Tennessee and Texas helped our RPI bigly. Now we have 19 SEC wins, which gives us a leg up.
I'm glad Alvarez is throwing tonight for Auburn.
Quote from: Loma on May 22, 2026, 10:15 PMI'm glad Alvarez is throwing tonight for Auburn.
Both Alvarez and Marciano pitched last night. We get Petrovic (sp) who is still pretty good.
I'd assume we start Fisher, or maybe McGuire again?
Cooper Dossett gets the start today.
DVH put his nuts on the table in the press conference and made the case for us hosting.
Reminded everyone there that we were only 1 of 4 teams in the country to have 17 quad 1 wins. Also sitting at 19 total SEC wins.
He's not wrong, especially when you look at the resumes of some other host teams.
Gotta think a win today would essentially lock it, if last night didn't.
Groundhog Day coming?
Basketball team: some fun wins, some bad losses, a lot of good wins actually, you can tell we don't quite have the talent of the top teams in the nation, win the SECT, Sweet 16 exit.
Baseball team: some fun wins, some bad losses, a lot of good wins actually, you can tell we don't quite have the talent of the top teams in the nation, win the SECT, Super Regional exit.
This team is going to Omaha.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 23, 2026, 12:01 PMThis team is going to Omaha.
All we had to do this whole time was break Aloy's hand
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on May 23, 2026, 11:01 AMGotta think a win today would essentially lock it, if last night didn't.
I think last night may have done it, and I've been firmly in the "we're not hosting" camp.
1 of only 4 teams in the country with 17 quad 1 wins.
19 SEC wins, including over Texas, Tennessee, Auburn, Georgia, State (x2), Bama (x3), and Ole Miss (x2).
We've certainly got a better resume than Ole Miss, who people were proclaiming as a host before losing to Mizzou.
Quote from: Feral on May 23, 2026, 12:22 PMI think last night may have done it, and I've been firmly in the "we're not hosting" camp.
1 of only 4 teams in the country with 17 quad 1 wins.
19 SEC wins, including over Texas, Tennessee, Auburn, Georgia, State (x2), Bama (x3), and Ole Miss (x2).
We've certainly got a better resume than Ole Miss, who people were proclaiming as a host before losing to Mizzou.
We should be better than Miss State as well but the computers disagree.
https://x.com/d1baseball/status/2058242372203360494
https://d1baseball.com/stories/2026-ncaa-field-of-64-projections-may-23/?utm_content=buffer318c3&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
We had Oregon in as a Top 16 host in our last iteration of this exercise on Friday, but we have a new host in this field, and it is Arkansas. The Razorbacks finished the year with a solid standing in the Southeastern Conference, and is 2-0 at the SEC tournament with an aggregate SEC record of 19-13 entering Saturday's game against Auburn. The Hogs do have a relatively low RPI for a host at 21 as compared to Mississippi State at 13 and Oregon at 16. However, the head-to-head comparisons to State and Oregon are tough sells vs. Arkansas' resume, in our opinion. For instance, in addition to having the head-to-head series win over Mississippi State, Arkansas is 17-12 vs. Q1, 20-14 vs. Q1/Q2. By comparison, MSU is 9-14 vs. Q1 and 13-17 vs. Q1 and Q2. Though MSU holds the edge over Arkansas by several spots in the RPI, the DSR and KPI are closer...
https://x.com/rd_teague/status/2058248461590339888?s=46
This is like Razorback baseball nightmare fuel. Beavers, Frogs, and a purple team named after Cigs.
Weathering hard in Hoover
Quote from: Spiderham on May 23, 2026, 02:48 PMhttps://x.com/rd_teague/status/2058248461590339888?s=46
This is like Razorback baseball nightmare fuel. Beavers, Frogs, and a purple team named after Cigs.
And horny frogs, at that!
Quote from: Spiderham on May 23, 2026, 02:48 PMhttps://x.com/rd_teague/status/2058248461590339888?s=46
This is like Razorback baseball nightmare fuel. Beavers, Frogs, and a purple team named after Cigs.
We would never make it out of this regional alive. IF that is who we end up with.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 23, 2026, 02:59 PMWe would never make it out of this regional alive. IF that is who we end up with.
Wonder if the Beavers will let their starter throw 129 pitches again?
TCU have a guy we've never heard of that's ready to come hit 5 home runs in a game against us?
Oregon State has a freshman lefthander that will throw a no hitter. We screwed any way you slice it.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 23, 2026, 03:21 PMOregon State has a freshman lefthander that will throw a no hitter. We screwed any way you slice it.
Think I would rather go to Nebraska as a 2 seed.
Rolling the tarp up to complete the Florida/Georgia game. From the looks of the weather map, they may want to keep it on for a while. We may not start until 8:00 tonight.
Georgia isn't going away.
Quote from: Spiderham on May 23, 2026, 02:48 PMhttps://x.com/rd_teague/status/2058248461590339888?s=46
This is like Razorback baseball nightmare fuel. Beavers, Frogs, and a purple team named after Cigs.
Fuck that.
I'd rather just go be a high 2 in someone else's regional.
First pitch at 4:55.
Quote from: Feral on May 23, 2026, 04:04 PMFuck that.
I'd rather just go be a high 2 in someone else's regional.
Said the same thing above.
I happen to be driving through NWA this evening. What station should I tune into for the game, without having to SEEK?
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 23, 2026, 04:33 PMI happen to be driving through NWA this evening. What station should I tune into for the game, without having to SEEK?
You don't have HOGS+?
You're not answering the call.
This pregame is just an Auburn show.
Why would you waste pitches by throwing balls to Stewart right now?
Stewart: 8 Ks in the last 8 ABs.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 23, 2026, 04:30 PMSaid the same thing above.
Sort of inverse sides of the same coin - either be a low 1 seed and get a good 2 seed, or be the good 2 seed that spoils a low 1 seed's regional.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 23, 2026, 05:05 PMStewart: 8 Ks in the last 8 ABs.
Oof.
I like that he's hitting some homers lately, but he strikes out way too much. The epitome of a 3 outcome player.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 23, 2026, 05:05 PMStewart: 8 Ks in the last 8 ABs.
He's on
fire ice.
It'd be cool if this kid could have a good game.
Helfrick has low-key been struggling at the plate lately.
After batting over .300 for most of the season, he's down to .280, and hitting
Since you can intentionally walk a batter, can we just consider Robinett an out an get to the next batter?
Helfrick is ice cold
I won't be too upset if we lose today. Winner plays Georgia. We need the rest and get ready for the real tourney.
This guy's out pitch kind of reminds me of Kopps. A 3/4 speed pitch with a screwy break that hitters cannot locate.
I doubt we make it to the 5th. All that's moving north...
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Stewart might want to rethink that haircut
Is there an award for being the fastest team to go from "We can beat anybody" to "Coach gon' teach us to baseball"?
Helluva catch
Fuck that guy. Good catch.
That may be the ball game. It's Auburn's night.
Rutenbar has to learn to react like he got hit. No reaction, no HBP.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 23, 2026, 06:01 PMRutenbar has to learn to react like he got hit. No reaction, no HBP.
That would be impressive since he was in the dugout. 😉
That escalated quickly
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on May 23, 2026, 06:02 PMThat would be impressive since he was in the dugout. 😉
Nice catch. Meant Nui.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 23, 2026, 05:34 PMSince you can intentionally walk a batter, can we just consider Robinett an out an get to the next batter?
Got to love having a first baseman who can't hit for power or average or even run.
Like having a pitcher who can't top 86, has no off-speed, and can't locate.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 23, 2026, 05:52 PM9 for 9 now.
Maybe Stewart really does need to cut his hair.
Quote from: Feral on May 23, 2026, 06:23 PMGot to love having a first baseman who can't hit for power or average or even run.
Like having a pitcher who can't top 86, has no off-speed, and can't locate.
He peaked his freshman year against LSU
Quote from: Feral on May 23, 2026, 06:25 PMMaybe Stewart really does need to cut his hair.
After number 7, I would have had someone in the dugout cutting it.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 23, 2026, 06:30 PMAfter number 7, I would have had someone in the dugout cutting it.
With a pocket knife if necessary.
Game back on. SECN.
Rutenbar looked completely unprepared/overmatched.
Bitches that was over the wall
Well. Dang.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on May 23, 2026, 07:03 PMWith a pocket knife if necessary.
This is baseball. Surely there's a Skoal can that can be ripped up for an edge.
Double but Robinett should've been in 3ed.
That's 2 HR we have missed by about a foot.
Ruiz you donkey
Kozeal with the "you don't fucking pitch to me".
Kam my man.
Helfrick is in a bad slump right now. He needs to get hot for us to go anywhere.
Routine ground ball..dear lord
Surprised to see McElvain
McElvain you beautiful bro
Helfrick should have thrown to third. Batter stepped across the plate.
Big strikeout.
Protecting the plate with 2 strikes is not our strong suit.
Two awful innings at the plate
I could never be a coach. If I were, I imagine I'd be just like Buttermaker.
Haha!
At least it wasn't for a championship
"Cy Young" Hetzler
Hot damn!
I'm not going to call Kozel an idiot for watching strike three right down the media.
I love that fucking moth.
We're going to fuck around and win aren't we
Someone buy that moth a beer
I've never wanted to smash someone with a mustache before.
I don't know why she was hanging out with those losers though.
I hope we didn't bring McElvain in too early. He needs to close it out.
The pitch Niu should be looking for he refuses to swing at.
Holy shit we have to just luck into shallow fly balls don't we
Hell yeah! Fuck yeah!
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 23, 2026, 09:25 PMI hope we didn't bring McElvain in too early. He needs to close it out.
McElvain was not too early. He was just in time.
What is going to happen to the moth?
Well look at that
Nice win!
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 23, 2026, 09:37 PMMcElvain was not too early. He was just in time.
What is going to happen to the moth?
that moth is probably going to drop dead here in a minute
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 23, 2026, 09:15 PMI love that fucking moth.
Build that moth a statue.
Outstanding pitching today given the circumstances.
Winningest team in the country over the last 10 years.
Moth is spent.
Should put it in a jar and go get it a cage.
Hire this guy to take care of the moth...
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Helfrick really thought Willis was going to eat the moth
Quote from: Gambler on May 23, 2026, 09:39 PMBuild that moth a statue.
Nolan had to wait 30 years. You're building one for a moth in 30 minutes.
Coming to the Regional?
Stay at a 3BR, 2 BA freshly remodeled home 5 minutes from Baum Stadium. Wi-Fi, Washer & Dryer, big back deck, fenced-in backyard, farm fresh eggs. FREE. Won't last long. PM if interested.
https://x.com/mimscourtney/status/2058380044351701112?s=46&t=DTGVKlgNTKh5Nq29PdZsdg
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 23, 2026, 09:44 PMHire this guy to take care of the moth...
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our right fielder?
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 23, 2026, 10:16 PMHelfrick really thought Willis was going to eat the moth
That would make mommy and daddy very unhappy.
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Redneck Snow White ;D
https://x.com/racaldwe/status/2058542706373034493?s=20
McGuire to start.
I missed the game yesterday. What was the story with the moth?
The backup catcher got personal with a moth named Beefis and Helfrick skull fucked a pitch over the left field everything. We won.
Storming in Hoover right now. Expect a long delay.
When do they announce the regionals/hosts?
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 24, 2026, 12:43 PMWhen do they announce the regionals/hosts?
Supposed to be tomorrow at 11:00 CT.
Well, we made it this far. Gotta burn the pitchers anyway, might as well win the whole fucking thing.
Well damn.
Softball is in a delay too.
I'm so damn tired of hearing about this rino kid.
Looks like you could go frog hunting in the outfield.
Gonna be a while before that shit is ready to play on.
Dang. Just call it, give us a co-champ banner, and send everyone home.
https://x.com/ByMattJones/status/2058604382556483812?s=20
Looking like it may be 5:00 before the rain is clear
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 24, 2026, 01:16 PMDang. Just call it, give us a co-champ banner, and send everyone home.
https://x.com/ByMattJones/status/2058604382556483812?s=20
Injury trap.
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 24, 2026, 01:16 PMDang. Just call it, give us a co-champ banner, and send everyone home.
https://x.com/ByMattJones/status/2058604382556483812?s=20
Can they do that?
At worst we'll play tomorrow, right?
Quote from: BASS on May 24, 2026, 01:50 PMAt worst we'll play tomorrow, right?
I can't imagine they would play tomorrow with regionals starting Friday
https://x.com/i/status/2058616869288894712 (https://x.com/i/status/2058616869288894712)
That's good. DVH having fun.
That's a shit ton of water behind the broadcast booth.
Yeah, they need to call it, name them co-champions, and let everyone go home.
Nah, they'll wait it out and start the game at like 8pm after the field has drained
Looks like a 3:45 start time.
Quote from: BASS on May 24, 2026, 02:17 PMNah, they'll wait it out and start the game at like 8pm after the field has drained
In which our entire outfield will suffer field injuries and Georgia will go on to win the CWS
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 24, 2026, 01:16 PMDang. Just call it, give us a co-champ banner, and send everyone home.
https://x.com/ByMattJones/status/2058604382556483812?s=20
This is what they should do.
Over/under of injuries for this game. I will go with 2.
Top of the first and we strand 2.
Uh oh
We needed more rain
Throw in the towel!
Yep, should have just called the game and declared co champs.
Going to need a plague level amount of moths
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on May 24, 2026, 04:10 PMYep, should have just called the game and declared co champs.
Hopefully they will just run rule us and we can go home.
Let's just get run ruled and go back to Fay
Georgia picking up right where they left off from the last time we saw them. >:(
Put Dietz in a wheelchair and roll him out there!
Wes Johnson and Georgia wins a natty before Dave and the Hogs. Georgia wasn't on my bingo card a few years ago.
Well that was efficient
Going to be epic when we win by 4
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on May 24, 2026, 04:26 PMGoing to be epic when we win by 4
I don't think there will be an eighth inning.
We won't win another SEC game all season.
We're going to make Omaha, and of course Georgia will be on our side of the bracket.
I like Helfrick, but boy he does a lot of dumb shit behind the plate.
Georgia has now scored at least once in 10 consecutive innings against our pitching, for a total of 33 runs.
Some might say that's evidence they're better than us.
Quote from: Feral on May 24, 2026, 04:58 PMI like Helfrick, but boy he does a lot of dumb shit behind the plate.
He lets a lot of balls get by him.
Robinett is lost at the plate. 2 strikes and he watches one down Broadway.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 24, 2026, 05:07 PMRobinett is lost at the plate. 2 strikes and he watches one down Broadway.
Going to keep saying it, but I absolutely
hate having a first baseman who can't hit for power or average, and can't run.
It's like having a pitcher who can't top 87 but also doesn't have an offspeed pitch and also can't locate.
Quote from: Feral on May 24, 2026, 05:10 PMGoing to keep saying it, but I absolutely hate having a first baseman who can't hit for power or average, and can't run.
It's like having a pitcher who can't top 87 but also doesn't have an offspeed pitch and also can't locate.
And he always seems to be up with runners on. Just a waste.
Wudn't no 11 consecutive innings, Neal.
11 more
Robinette is just cursed to be the third out
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on May 24, 2026, 05:46 PMRobinette is just cursed to be the third out
First, third...I don't think it matters.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on May 24, 2026, 05:46 PMRobinette is just cursed to be the third out
He's .240 with one home run. Shit I could do that.
Put Rutenbar at 1st and let Turner DH. Couldn't be any worse.
We definitely don't want to see UGA in the real tournament.
Quote from: Pig Benis on May 24, 2026, 06:14 PMWe definitely don't want to see UGA in the real tournament.
We won't make it that far.
We will make Omaha.
Used all our challenges early and screwed up.
Announcers seemed to think we have a regional site locked up. Agree?
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 24, 2026, 06:28 PMAs a team or as spectators?
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Quote from: jdcatty on May 24, 2026, 06:39 PMAnnouncers seemed to think we have a regional site locked up. Agree?
I agree.
Quote from: jdcatty on May 24, 2026, 06:39 PMAnnouncers seemed to think we have a regional site locked up. Agree?
I've been down on our chances to host, but the Auburn victory all but sealed it if the Texas win hadn't already done so.
The problem is the matchup we'll get. I'd almost rather be a high 2 seed in Lawrence or Lincoln than be a low 1 seed.
Quote from: Feral on May 24, 2026, 06:46 PMI've been down on our chances to host, but the Auburn victory all but sealed it if the Texas win hadn't already done so.
The problem is the matchup we'll get. I'd almost rather be a high 2 seed in Lawrence or Lincoln than be a low 1 seed.
Same here. If we end up paired with the teams somebody posted earlier, we will be 0-2. Or at best 1-2.
Buncha faggots running the show
https://x.com/NCAABaseball/status/2058707416485605399?s=20
What the fuck?
INDIANAPOLIS – The NCAA Division I Baseball Championship Subcommittee announced the 16 regional sites for the 79th annual NCAA Division I Baseball Championship.
The 16 regional sites, with host institutions and records are as follows:
Athens, Georgia – Georgia (46-12)
Atlanta, Georgia – Georgia Tech (48-9)
Auburn, Alabama – Auburn (38-19)
Austin, Texas – Texas (40-13)
Chapel Hill, North Carolina – North Carolina (45-11-1)
College Station, Texas – Texas A&M (39-14)
Eugene, Oregon – Oregon (40-16)
Gainesville, Florida – Florida (39-19)
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Southern Mississippi (43-15)
Lawrence, Kansas – Kansas (42-16)
Lincoln, Nebraska – Nebraska (42-15)
Los Angeles, California – UCLA (51-6)
Morgantown, West Virginia – West Virginia (39-14)
Starkville, Mississippi – Mississippi State (40-17)
Tallahassee, Florida – Florida State (38-17)
Tuscaloosa, Alabama – Alabama (37-19)
donkey raping shit eaters
We will probably end up playing in one of those stadiums where they have a "record crowd" of 2,500. They are going to lose a lot of money if we don't host.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 24, 2026, 07:49 PMWe will probably end up playing in one of those stadiums where they have a "record crowd" of 2,500. They are going to lose a lot of money if we don't host.
Good. I hope Tom Mars finally bankrupts those corrupt pieces of human debris.
This should give the hogs an easier path to Omaha.
Not much sense is made with the ncaa. They need to just disband the organization. Fuck em.
Meh, it will give us an edge. I actually like it better.
Quote from: olive_branch_hog on May 24, 2026, 08:20 PMThis should give the hogs an easier path to Omaha.
Nope. Top two seed will be matched with one of the lower one seeds, which means we will pair with a top seed in a super. Now we won't be able to throw off in game one versus a four, and will have to use Dietz Friday and Gaeckle Saturday, leaving the same shit show we watched today to try to close out a regional on the road.
Quote from: Feral on May 24, 2026, 06:46 PMI've been down on our chances to host, but the Auburn victory all but sealed it if the Texas win hadn't already done so.
The problem is the matchup we'll get. I'd almost rather be a high 2 seed in Lawrence or Lincoln than be a low 1 seed.
Wait. And not that it matters now, I guess (so much for a Monday selection show for suspense).
Isn't it basically the same thing, except in one scenario we're the home team? I.e., there's no way we would be a low 2 playing a high 1.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on May 24, 2026, 08:44 PMWait. And not that it matters now, I guess (so much for a Monday selection show for suspense).
Isn't it basically the same thing, except in one scenario we're the home team? I.e., there's no way we would be a low 2 playing a high 1.
Yes
On3 has us going to Worst Vagina.
https://www.on3.com/news/2026-ncaa-tournament-bracket-field-of-64-projections-after-reveal-16-hosts/
When the RPI comes out next we will be pretty high with the wins over Texas and Auburn and playing Georgia. Faggots, lots of Faggots in the NCAA offices.
Quadrant: Q1/Q2/Q3/Q4
Team 1: 40-17: 9-14/4-3/12-0/15-0 - Conference 16-14, SEC Tourney 1-1
Team 2: 39-20: 18-13/3-2/8-2/10-3 - Conference 17-13, SEC Tourney 3-1
It is pretty clear that one team played a shitload more quality (Q1) teams and had a winning record against those Q1 teams while the other didn't play many of them and had a bad losing record against Q1 teams, had a worse conference record and worse tourney, but sure cleaned up on shitty Q3/Q4 teams I guess.
One team hosts, the other doesn't. It is retarded faggotry. Don't get me started on Oregon State or fucking Southern Miss.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on May 24, 2026, 10:22 PMOn3 has us going to Worst Vagina.
https://www.on3.com/news/2026-ncaa-tournament-bracket-field-of-64-projections-after-reveal-16-hosts/
Not terrible draw for us if we have to go on the road, though I am hoping to go somewhere closer like Lincoln or Lawrence.
That Atlanta regional would be a bloodbath and a horrible draw for Ga Tech. USC, TCU, and a plucky Little Rock team.
Biggest issue is once again, not giving a shit about midweek games, bites us in the ass. Win two of those and it's a different story.
They're actually 2-6 if you count the series win against <checks notes> Lipscomb
https://x.com/jontweetssports/status/2058721917150880189?s=20
MS State got it for ticket sales. Probably rewarding them for getting screwed a year or two ago too. Not fair, but life rarely is.
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 25, 2026, 08:23 AMThey're actually 2-6 if you count the series win against <checks notes> Lipscomb
https://x.com/jontweetssports/status/2058721917150880189?s=20
They were the team I had in my comparison above.
Southern Miss is no better though.
Fun fact, we have more Q1 wins than any team that is hosting. I guess that doesn't mean anything. Piling up those Q3/Q4 wins is all that matters.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 25, 2026, 08:28 AMMS State got it for ticket sales.
If ticket sales mattered, we'd be a host.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 25, 2026, 08:19 AMBiggest issue is once again, not giving a shit about midweek games, bites us in the ass. Win two of those and it's a different story.
DVH highlighted the Monday Stetson game in early March as the game that has haunted us. Basically said losing that one game in early March killed our RPI for the rest of the way forward.
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 25, 2026, 08:23 AMThey're actually 2-6 if you count the series win against <checks notes> Lipscomb
https://x.com/jontweetssports/status/2058721917150880189?s=20
2026 Mississippi State baseball is like Justin Herbert.
The epitome of the "just trust me bro" from the media where they're glazed despite having little to show for it in terms of on-field results.
Not Lincoln
We're going to Kansas!
Missouri State again.
Kansas
Quote from: Hogfan58 on May 25, 2026, 11:29 AMNot Lincoln
I am hoping for Lawrence. Might spend a weekend in KC and go.
Our fans may be pissed enough to travel and outnumber theirs.
But I was told if we beat Tennessee and Texas we would host! And then we make the finals and still don't host?
I haz a confuse...
isn't their place really small?
That crappy HOGlund Park has a capacity of 2,500 with expansion to 4,000 for tournaments.
What a shithole.
https://x.com/i/status/2058950068997095690 (https://x.com/i/status/2058950068997095690)
We should assblast that regional. And then somehow get matched up against the Atlanta Braves or something for a chance to go to Omaha.
Does our pod already know which pod we play next? Or do they reshuffle? Just wondering, if we win this regional and the number one seed from our opposing pod loses, is there a chance of hosting a super regional?
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 25, 2026, 11:47 AMDoes our pod already know which pod we play next? Or do they reshuffle? Just wondering, if we win this regional and the number one seed from our opposing pod loses, is there a chance of hosting a super regional?
I think this regional matches up with the Georgia Tech regional
So, when do we play?
See my post above
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 25, 2026, 11:55 AMSo, when do we play?
Probably the same time the softball team plays.
Quote from: Barton Fink on May 25, 2026, 11:56 AMSee my post above
5:00 Friday? Against Moo State...our nemesis.
I didn't understand what that asshole was talking about comparing us to Miss St., we obviously had a better record than they did but then he started talking about WV and Kansas
Quote from: Hogfan58 on May 25, 2026, 11:57 AMI didn't understand what that asshole was talking about comparing us to Miss St., we obviously had a better record than they did but then he started talking about WV and Kansas
He was crawfishing. He had no answer.
Go belt to ass
https://x.com/therandomsec/status/2058950220122132897?s=20
Quote from: RPL on May 25, 2026, 11:51 AMI think this regional matches up with the Georgia Tech regional
Correct
Quote from: Barton Fink on May 25, 2026, 11:59 AMHe was crawfishing. He had no answer.
Yeah he was
Missouri St was a projected 2 seed. I believe their RPI is right around ours. Makes no sense that they're a 3. It's horseshit that we draw them first. We'll have to pitch Dietz instead of saving him for game 2 against KU.
I still like our chances to advance to play GT. They will sleepwalk their way to 3-0 in that regional.
https://x.com/wholehogsports/status/2058967730326290901/video/1
Best of luck, Arkansas Razorback Baseball program. I'll be happy to see you win it all this season at the College Mens World Series!
:thumb_up:
Quote from: Pig Benis on May 25, 2026, 01:03 PMMissouri St was a projected 2 seed. I believe their RPI is right around ours. Makes no sense that they're a 3. It's horseshit that we draw them first. We'll have to pitch Dietz instead of saving him for game 2 against KU.
I still like our chances to advance to play GT. They will sleepwalk their way to 3-0 in that regional.
We don't have to throw Dietz against Mo State. We can throw Gaeckle. If he struggles then just go to Coil or Fisher or Gibler. I would save Dietz for a potential 1-0 game against the host Jayhawks.
Quote from: HughJasole on May 25, 2026, 03:18 PMWe don't have to throw Dietz against Mo State. We can throw Gaeckle. If he struggles then just go to Coil or Fisher or Gibler. I would save Dietz for a potential 1-0 game against the host Jayhawks.
Do it and blame it on an additional day rest and healing for the foot.
Quote from: HughJasole on May 25, 2026, 03:18 PMWe don't have to throw Dietz against Mo State. We can throw Gaeckle. If he struggles then just go to Coil or Fisher or Gibler. I would save Dietz for a potential 1-0 game against the host Jayhawks.
That would be ideal. I hope you're right but they already beat us once, though it was against our midweek pitchers. I'm not sure DVH will take any chances.
guy on one of the pay boards said a staff member told him it would be gaeckle game 1, then dietz game 2, fwiw.
Quote from: vegashog on May 25, 2026, 03:53 PMguy on one of the pay boards said a staff member told him it would be gaeckle game 1, then dietz game 2, fwiw.
The interview of Gaeckle after his good performance in SECT was about how he is much better in relief, and why? He didn't really know.
But considering that, wouldn't the better plan be a scrub for 1 batter (we have plenty to pick from), then Gaeckle in relief?
Also, anyone have a link to full schedule of game times through the weekend? All I am finding is Friday, KU-Northeastern at noon then Hogs-Missouri St at 5.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 25, 2026, 05:04 PMThe interview of Gaeckle after his good performance in SECT was about how he is much better in relief, and why? He didn't really know.
But considering that, wouldn't the better plan be a scrub for 1 batter (we have plenty to pick from), then Gaeckle in relief?
Also, anyone have a link to full schedule of game times through the weekend? All I am finding is Friday, KU-Northeastern at noon then Hogs-Missouri St at 5.
I think you'd have to get to at least inning 2 for him to feel like it's a relief situation.
The rest of the regional schedule is typically TBD, pending game results.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 25, 2026, 05:04 PMThe interview of Gaeckle after his good performance in SECT was about how he is much better in relief, and why? He didn't really know.
But considering that, wouldn't the better plan be a scrub for 1 batter (we have plenty to pick from), then Gaeckle in relief?
Also, anyone have a link to full schedule of game times through the weekend? All I am finding is Friday, KU-Northeastern at noon then Hogs-Missouri St at 5.
https://www.ncaa.com/brackets/baseball/d1/2026
Click on our logo for game times.
Quote from: Pig Benis on May 25, 2026, 05:25 PMhttps://www.ncaa.com/brackets/baseball/d1/2026
Click on our logo for game times.
Yeah I found that thanks. Noon & 5 every day.
Friday noon & 5 (we are the 5:00).
Saturday, noon loser's bracket, 5:00 winner's bracker.
Sunday, noon loser's bracket, 5:00 the winner of that game plays the zero-loss team.
Monday "if necessary" is the only game time not listed.
our regional paired with GT's?
fml
I thought they would screw me by giving the Hogs the 15th seed because I saw that somewhere, guess it is the same teams in a different park.
Quote from: RPL on May 25, 2026, 11:08 AMIf ticket sales mattered, we'd be a host.
MS State does it just as well. And that wasn't all there was to my point.
Quote from: Pig Benis on May 25, 2026, 05:25 PMhttps://www.ncaa.com/brackets/baseball/d1/2026
Click on our logo for game times.
Ok. I sit corrected. I would've sworn they changed it around, primarily depending how the host team fared.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 25, 2026, 07:54 PMMS State does it just as well. And that wasn't all there was to my point.
And Kansas seats 4,000 max. We seat 10,000+. That's my point about ticket sales don't matter.
Quote from: RPL on May 25, 2026, 10:44 PMAnd Kansas seats 4,000 max. We seat 10,000+. That's my point about ticket sales don't matter.
Agree 100%. Unfortunately we were not comparing Kansas and Arkansas. We were talking Miss St and Arkansas. In Kansas' case, ticket sales isn't all there is to the equation. Kansas deserved to host more than we did.
Regardless, let's beat their ass and get to the Supers.
Just pretend Rick posted this here
https://x.com/rickybaw/status/2059107609085346116?s=46&t=DTGVKlgNTKh5Nq29PdZsdg
I get the sense from DVH and the team there is a definite chip on the shoulder from not getting a regional.
The bad news in baseball is, a chip on the shoulder doesn't really help when you run into a pitcher locating with velocity and movement. It's not like basketball and football where adrenaline and effort often help in better results.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 26, 2026, 08:19 AMI get the sense from DVH and the team there is a definite chip on the shoulder from not getting a regional.
Agreed, he's rightfully pissed and was almost preempting it in the SEC tournament press conferences talking about our resume.
It means guys like Helfrick, Gaeckle and Coil and perhaps some of the draft eligible guys have played their last games at Baum. Hopefully that can fuel them in the tournament.
I'll have what this guy is on...
My #CWS Predictions
Los Angeles Regional
UCLA 3-0
Virginia Tech 2-2
Saint Mary's 1-2
Cal Poly 0-2
Morgantown Regional
West Virginia 3-1
Wake Forest 3-2
Binghamton 1-2
Kentucky 0-2
Hattiesburg Regional
Southern Miss 3-0
Jacksonville State 2-2
Virginia 1-2
Little Rock 0-2
Gainesville Regional
Miami FL 3-1
Troy 3-2
Florida 1-2
Rider 0-2
Chapel Hill Regional
East Carolina 4-1
UNC 2-2
Tennessee 1-2
VCU 0-2
College Station Regional
USC 3-1
Texas A&M 3-2
Lamar 1-2
Texas State 0-2
Lincoln Regional
Arizona State 3-0
Nebraska 2-2
Ole Miss 1-2
South Dakota State 0-2
Auburn Regional
Auburn 3-1
UCF 3-2
Milwaukee 1-2
NC State 0-2
Atlanta Regional
Georgia Tech 3-0
The Citadel 2-2
Oklahoma 1-2
UIC 0-2
Lawrence Regional
Arkansas 3-1
Missouri State 3-2
Northeastern 1-2
Kansas 0-2
Tallahassee Regional
Florida State 3-0
Coastal Carolina 2-2
St John's 1-2
NIU 0-2
Tuscaloosa Regional
Alabama 3-0
USC Upstate 2-2
Oklahoma State 1-2
Alabama State 0-2
Austin Regional
Texas 3-1
UC Santa Barbara 3-2
Tarleton State 1-2
Holy Cross 0-2
Eugene Regional
Oregon State 3-0
Oregon 2-2
Yale 1-2
Wazzu 0-2
Starkville Regional
Mississippi State 3-0
Cincinnati 2-2
Louisiana 1-2
Lipscomb 0-2
Athens Regional
Georgia 3-1
Liberty 3-2
Boston College 1-2
Long Island 0-2
Super Regionals
UCLA over WVU 2-0
Miami Fl over Southern Miss 2-1
ECU over USC 2-0
Arizona State over Auburn 2-1
Arkansas over Georgia Tech 2-1
Florida State over Alabama 2-0
Oregon State over Texas 2-0
Mississippi State over Georgia 2-1
Omaha Bracket 1
Miami FL 4-1
UCLA 2-2
Arizona State 1-2
ECU 0-2
Omaha Bracket 2
Arkansas 3-1
Mississippi State 3-2
Oregon State 1-2
Florida State 0-2
Championship
Arkansas over Miami FL 2-0
https://x.com/cfbhome/status/2058997129201295735?s=46
Quote from: Spiderham on May 26, 2026, 01:53 PMI'll have what this guy is on...
My #CWS Predictions
Los Angeles Regional
UCLA 3-0
Virginia Tech 2-2
Saint Mary's 1-2
Cal Poly 0-2
Morgantown Regional
West Virginia 3-1
Wake Forest 3-2
Binghamton 1-2
Kentucky 0-2
Hattiesburg Regional
Southern Miss 3-0
Jacksonville State 2-2
Virginia 1-2
Little Rock 0-2
Gainesville Regional
Miami FL 3-1
Troy 3-2
Florida 1-2
Rider 0-2
Chapel Hill Regional
East Carolina 4-1
UNC 2-2
Tennessee 1-2
VCU 0-2
College Station Regional
USC 3-1
Texas A&M 3-2
Lamar 1-2
Texas State 0-2
Lincoln Regional
Arizona State 3-0
Nebraska 2-2
Ole Miss 1-2
South Dakota State 0-2
Auburn Regional
Auburn 3-1
UCF 3-2
Milwaukee 1-2
NC State 0-2
Atlanta Regional
Georgia Tech 3-0
The Citadel 2-2
Oklahoma 1-2
UIC 0-2
Lawrence Regional
Arkansas 3-1
Missouri State 3-2
Northeastern 1-2
Kansas 0-2
Tallahassee Regional
Florida State 3-0
Coastal Carolina 2-2
St John's 1-2
NIU 0-2
Tuscaloosa Regional
Alabama 3-0
USC Upstate 2-2
Oklahoma State 1-2
Alabama State 0-2
Austin Regional
Texas 3-1
UC Santa Barbara 3-2
Tarleton State 1-2
Holy Cross 0-2
Eugene Regional
Oregon State 3-0
Oregon 2-2
Yale 1-2
Wazzu 0-2
Starkville Regional
Mississippi State 3-0
Cincinnati 2-2
Louisiana 1-2
Lipscomb 0-2
Athens Regional
Georgia 3-1
Liberty 3-2
Boston College 1-2
Long Island 0-2
Super Regionals
UCLA over WVU 2-0
Miami Fl over Southern Miss 2-1
ECU over USC 2-0
Arizona State over Auburn 2-1
Arkansas over Georgia Tech 2-1
Florida State over Alabama 2-0
Oregon State over Texas 2-0
Mississippi State over Georgia 2-1
Omaha Bracket 1
Miami FL 4-1
UCLA 2-2
Arizona State 1-2
ECU 0-2
Omaha Bracket 2
Arkansas 3-1
Mississippi State 3-2
Oregon State 1-2
Florida State 0-2
Championship
Arkansas over Miami FL 2-0
https://x.com/cfbhome/status/2058997129201295735?s=46
I believe that would work.
The baseball gods fucking owe us
https://x.com/DudyNobleField/status/2059284560748159468
A report on the KU ballpark.
d67473e8ae0bee5615d0977f08003c94.mp4
game will be on espnu.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 27, 2026, 06:25 AMA report on the KU ballpark.
d67473e8ae0bee5615d0977f08003c94.mp4
Horrible news title placement.
Quote from: vegashog on May 27, 2026, 12:24 PMgame will be on espnu.
It will start on the app or ESPN News.
It's how we roll.
Quote from: Spiderham on May 27, 2026, 02:46 PMIt will start on the app or ESPN News.
It's how we roll.
holy foreshadowing batman!
Quote from: Spiderham on May 27, 2026, 02:46 PMIt will start on the app or ESPN News.
It's how we roll.
Exactly. The National pillow fight championship will run overtime.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 27, 2026, 05:07 PMExactly. The National pillow fight championship will run overtime.
Well now that might be worth watching. Are they in hot oil?
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on May 27, 2026, 05:24 PMWell now that might be worth watching. Are they in hot oil?
Nobody said they were women.
Gaekle gets the start tomorrow
He is due for a big game as a starter. He pitches well and the bats come alive! Woo-Damn-Pig! Turn that juke box on and up!
We're going to get five run rule wins like the softball team
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 28, 2026, 02:10 PMHe is due for a big game as a starter. He pitches well and the bats come alive! Woo-Damn-Pig! Turn that juke box on and up!
I was hoping that if he pitched, they would get two innings from someone else and then bring him in. I think being a reliever is in his head.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 28, 2026, 02:28 PMI was hoping that if he pitched, they would get two innings from someone else and then bring him in. I think being a reliever is in his head.
Agreed. Gaeckle starting just makes me nervous.
He's a completely different pitcher coming out of the pen in long relief vs. starting.
It's risky, but I'd prefer an opener approach with Gaeckle at the ready after 6 outs. But I have approximately 40 fewer years of baseball coaching experience than DVH so what do I know.
I fully expect a classic bed shitting, like the ladies. Granted, it might be too early in the tourney to REALLY rip our hearts so the universe might wait a bit, just to twist the knife a bit.
Quote from: HOGSRUNWILD on May 29, 2026, 11:40 AMI fully expect a classic bed shitting, like the ladies. Granted, it might be too early in the tourney to REALLY rip our hearts so the universe might wait a bit, just to twist the knife a bit.
I really don't feel like the ladies shit the bed. They fought hard, never gave up, and Nebraska knows they are lucky to have gotten the win. They didn't play like shit and lose. Our first time there and we put on a show. Even if they lose tonight, they did all right in my eyes.
Another weekend on fucking astroturf.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 29, 2026, 12:55 PMI really don't feel like the ladies shit the bed. They fought hard, never gave up, and Nebraska knows they are lucky to have gotten the win. They didn't play like shit and lose. Our first time there and we put on a show. Even if they lose tonight, they did all right in my eyes.
Yes, I agree. We WERE the underdog in the game.
It would've been nice if we'd just not screwed up that throw in from the outfield. Mental errors by two players opened the door for them. The next batter hit a grounder up the middle that Rijo stopped but didn't have a play. She would've if the runner on second (and made it to third there) was back on first running to second where she should've been.
Quote from: BEvERage on May 29, 2026, 12:57 PMAnother weekend on fucking astroturf.
Should be outlawed for baseball.
Nm
ECU over Tennessee
Milwaukee over Auburn
Lamar currently kicking A&M's ass
I don't care if it's Missouri State tonight or Northeastern or KU tomorrow, we'd better be on our A game or we will be beat.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 29, 2026, 04:21 PMECU over Tennessee
Milwaukee over Auburn
Lamar currently kicking A&M's ass
I don't care if it's Missouri State tonight or Northeastern or KU tomorrow, we'd better be on our A game or we will be beat.
Agree. These smaller teams are showing up and showing out.
What station are we on? Thought somone posted The U but I don't see it listed
Nevermind. They have UCLA listed but it is Oregon State. Assume the listing is wrong for the 5 pm slot too.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 29, 2026, 04:21 PMECU over Tennessee
Milwaukee over Auburn
Lamar currently kicking A&M's ass
I don't care if it's Missouri State tonight or Northeastern or KU tomorrow, we'd better be on our A game or we will be beat.
Saint Mary's is currently tied 2-2 with UCLA in the 8th.
Every team has at least one stud pitcher. If he is on, it's a ballgame. That's the magic of baseball. One dude with the ball in his hand can shut you down. The 4 seeds throw that guy one day one. There's none of this saving your best guy for game two stuff.
We may actually start on time on the right channel
Add Oregon State to the upsets. That will never make me sad though
St Mary just hit a home run to take a 3-2 lead n the 9th.
Game on...ESPNU. On time. It's a miracle!
Thanks for that Missouri State blowjob on the intro
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 29, 2026, 04:21 PMECU over Tennessee
Milwaukee over Auburn
Lamar currently kicking A&M's ass
I don't care if it's Missouri State tonight or Northeastern or KU tomorrow, we'd better be on our A game or we will be beat.
Dang I forgot UALR* over host Southern Miss.
*it'll always be UALR to me.
They really packed out those 2500 seats
Jesus wept.
The first goddamn pitch of the game
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 28, 2026, 02:10 PMHe is due for a big game as a starter. He pitches well and the bats come alive! Woo-Damn-Pig! Turn that juke box on and up!
You're a fucking idiot.
Take him out and let him come in in relief later this weekend
Quote from: BASS on May 29, 2026, 05:08 PMThe first goddamn pitch of the game
It was the second. First was a ball.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 29, 2026, 05:08 PMIt was the second. First was a ball.
Excuse me, I looked down while cooking dinner
When does football season start start?
Quote from: Too Big Pig on May 29, 2026, 05:05 PMThanks for that Missouri State blowjob on the intro
Nevermind. Enjoy that blowjob boys, we are going to let you fuck us in the ass later you big bear.
Most Arkansas start ever.
Shaud Williams with the smoke draw bad.
This is where Gaeck overcomes the start to pitch a no hitter for the rest of the way...
And we lose 0-1.
Strike out. Now he has settled down. 27 straight strikeouts incoming.
WTF happened? I went to take a piss and come back and it is 1-0? Lord help us.
GAECKLE 👏 IS 👏 NOT 👏 A 👏 STARTER
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 29, 2026, 05:10 PMStrike out. Now he has settled down.
Nah, he will hit at least one batter.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 29, 2026, 05:11 PMNah, he will hit at least one batter.
Typical Arkansas fan. Always expecting perfection.
I've seen HS games with bigger crowds
Quote from: Hogfan58 on May 29, 2026, 05:12 PMI've seen HS games with bigger crowds
At least there won't be many witnesses for what is coming.
So they opened up that area outside the fence in center to hold about 1,500 more people. There must be at least 50 out there.
Teams with the best stadiums should always host. Regardless if those teams are in the tourney or not. This is an embarrassing stadium.
Juuuuuuuuuuuust a bit outside
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 29, 2026, 05:14 PMSo they opened up that area outside the fence in center to hold about 1,500 more people. There must be at least 50 out there.
There are only 50 people behind home plate.
Wouldn't it be weirder if the place was filled up and a ton of fans weren't able to go because the stadium's seating is so shitty?
Two wild pitches by Gaeckle and now another run scores because a runner was took second on a WP.
2-0.
Let's settle in and enjoy another 15-14 game.
What time do we play in the losers bracket tomorrow?
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Should have started anybody then brought him in, DVH failure
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 29, 2026, 05:17 PM2-0.
Let's settle in and enjoy another 15-14 game.
lol thinking we score 14.
We may also have our hands full with Northeastern in the elimination game.
Quote from: Hogfan58 on May 29, 2026, 05:17 PMShould have started anybody then brought him in, DVH failure
It's kind of his thing.
He'll be at his pitch limit here in a minute anyways
In the first inning gaeckle gave to me:
3 base hits,
2 runs scored,
2 mound visits,
2 works pitches,
1 stolen base,
And a homerun
Went through a lot of pitches. This already feels like one of those "Use all of our arms and hope Dietz can get us through an elimination game" deals
Watch us go three up, three down.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 29, 2026, 05:18 PMIt's kind of his thing.
How do you not know your player? I've never seen a manager take a relief pitche, and put him under the pressure of being a starter, something he's not comfortable doing, in a must win game 1.
Frustrating, but there has to be some kind of hubris at work with Dave.
Are they using the ABS in the tourney?
WTF are we swinging at
Which actor does this pitcher remind me of? It's not quite Scott from Austin Powers, but I can't place a name.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 29, 2026, 05:28 PMAre they using the ABS in the tourney?
Apparently not that first strike to helfrick was about 8 inches off the dirt.
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 29, 2026, 05:29 PMWhich actor does this pitcher remind me of? It's not quite Scott from Austin Powers, but I can't place a name.
Jamie Kennedy?
I'm not sure why anyone would throw strikes to us.
Jesus
Well, less than optimal
Another lefty owning us. Anyone shocked?
May as well turn this off until the 8th inning
Well, at least our hitting matched our pitching in the first. Oh, wait...
We may get run ruled.
8 more agonizing innings. Why do we do this to ourselves?
Quote from: BASS on May 29, 2026, 05:29 PMJamie Kennedy?
The Shermanator. Chris Owen. Took a few minutes.
Good start Hogs.
Dang gaeckle, gonna hit 50+ pitches in the second inning and these guys have batted around.
Quote from: BASS on May 29, 2026, 05:38 PMDang gaeckle, gonna hit 50+ pitches in the second inning and these guys have batted around.
Hey, we will bat around by the fourth inning.
I guarantee you we will get to even and then in the 9th that guy that hit the homer and so far is 2 for 2 will come up to the plate and will push across the game winning run.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 29, 2026, 05:40 PMI guarantee you we will get to even and then in the 9th that guy that hit the homer and so far is 2 for 2 will come up to the plate and will push across the game winning run.
Yep. However, we have to score to tie it and right now, that is debatable.
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 29, 2026, 05:29 PMWhich actor does this pitcher remind me of? It's not quite Scott from Austin Powers, but I can't place a name.
Seth Green
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 29, 2026, 05:40 PMI guarantee you we will get to even and then in the 9th that guy that hit the homer and so far is 2 for 2 will come up to the plate and will push across the game winning run.
The fact that this will come true, or some version, is only possible because you've noticed the Razorback simulation.
Nothing proves simulation theory like Razorback athletics.
4 Hog batters. 4 strikeouts.
Offense in postseason form.
EDIT - I'm an idiot, I forgot Helfrick's single
Why can't we sit back and hit that slow curve he is floating up there?
Let's just celebrate when we put a ball in play.
We got a base runner!
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 29, 2026, 05:45 PMWhy can't we sit back and hit that slow curve he is floating up there?
A junkball lefty may as well be Sandy Koufax to this lineup.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on May 29, 2026, 05:48 PMWe got a base runner!
Second one! (Remember Helfrick)
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 29, 2026, 05:48 PMSecond one! (Remember Helfrick)
Squeezed between 4 strikeouts it's hard to remember
Should have started anyone else and brought Gaeckle in the 2nd.
Good lord!
Is KU built next to a prison.
That building looked like Shawshank.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 29, 2026, 05:39 PMHey, we will bat around by the fourth inning.
Listen mister! It's only going to take 3!
Robinett. Just declare an out and go to the next hitter.
Ruiz trying out for the golf team?
Hey hey! Nice hit and error! Runner in scoring position.
He really knocked the shit out of that one
That's what it's gonna take
If it's in the dirt, we're going to swing at it
Kam going cold wont be good for us.
We're really good at making pitchers look like cy young winners
We look totally lost when he throws a breaking ball
Over the last 10 years, does Missouri State have as good a program? We always remember to be their bitch when it matters.
Well look at that, we aren't the only team with batters that stare down a pitch down Broadway.
Bullshit. That dropped right in the strike zone.
Clown shoes.
Good to see Stewart isn't fucking up against his old team
Stewart is clearly still playing for Missouri State.
They are schooling us
When does basketball season start?
Quote from: BASS on May 29, 2026, 06:12 PMThey are schooling us
They have always been a thorn in our sides.
They playing Drive-by Truckers in the stadium?
3 earned runs in 3 and 2/3 innings on 78 pitches. Bad.
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 29, 2026, 06:13 PMThey playing Drive-by Truckers in the stadium?
Better than Dust in The Wind...
Starting Gaeckle was a terrible decision.
DVH just can't seem to get past the idea of him as a starter no matter how bad he is.
This feels like how the season would end...
On the bright side, there is probably only one more game left for this shit show.
Well dang it. We know what happens next.
Quote from: Feral on May 29, 2026, 06:15 PMStarting Gaeckle was a terrible decision.
DVH just can't seem to get past the idea of him as a starter no matter how bad he is.
This game almost solidifies he needs to retire. The season has 100% proved that you don't start Gaeckle. You simply don't do it. Yet, he defies logic, again.
He is either giving up a grand slam or walking in a run.
Pompey saved us
I'll be damn. Nice play by TJ.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 29, 2026, 06:17 PMThis game almost solidifies he needs to retire. The season has 100% proved that you don't start Gaeckle. You simply don't do it. Yet, he defies logic, again.
Except for the hits and scores, Gaeckle has thrown a pretty good game.
Whew. That easily could have been 5-0
Now THIS is what you call shitting the bed.
That's the most swing discipline he's had all year
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 29, 2026, 06:17 PMThis game almost solidifies he needs to retire. The season has 100% proved that you don't start Gaeckle. You simply don't do it. Yet, he defies logic, again.
I just can't for the life of me understand why he didn't go the opener route and have Gaeckle ready for long relief.
lol. Double play ball erases the walk.
Quote from: Feral on May 29, 2026, 06:22 PMI just can't for the life of me understand why he didn't go the opener route and have Gaeckle ready for long relief.
I'll get beat up for this but...
Historically Dave has shit the bed when making pressure situation decisions. He is a very good coach, but he has never shown an ability to pull the right strings at the right time.
We can't hit the ball out of the fucking infield.
It begins!
Quote from: Feral on May 29, 2026, 06:24 PMWe can't hit the ball out of the fucking infield.
Keep saying bad shit, it's working
Quote from: BASS on May 29, 2026, 06:25 PMKeep saying bad shit, it's working
It's like clockwork with me this year!
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 29, 2026, 06:17 PMPompey saved us
No, he prolonged the inevitable
I assume they have another pitcher primed up to have the game of his life
Why won't Dave green light our hitters on 3-0?
This is who their pitcher looks like to me.
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Robinette always up for the third out
Nuke laloosh fucking us, again
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on May 29, 2026, 06:30 PMRobinette always up for the third out
Most times with RISP.
Auto out.
Robinette Ks like clockwork
No excuse for us to be this bad offensively at first base
Hey Chuck! We've outscored them since the third inning!
Quote from: BASS on May 29, 2026, 06:30 PMNuke laloosh fucking us, again
Is he breathing through his eyelids like the lava lizards of the Galápagos Islands?
DVH incredulous on the broadcast that Gaeckle wasn't very good.
Who could've possibly foreseen that...
Nope
Wow
Ain't no way they can call that
The change in direction was the ball going into the glove
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on May 29, 2026, 06:38 PMThe change in direction was the ball going into the glove
Exactly. Halfricks glove may have touched his toe, but that was all.
That's weak.
Why is it that seemingly every opponent we have can bunt effectively against us, yet we can't seem to lay one down?
Quote from: Feral on May 29, 2026, 06:35 PMDVH incredulous on the broadcast that Gaeckle wasn't very good.
Who could've possibly foreseen that...
That arrogant dick will never admit he was wrong, and in fact will double down.
We can't bunt for shit
Tell your best hitter to bunt? Really?
We're not down 1 in the 8th or 9th.
Here's our chance.
Quote from: BASS on May 29, 2026, 06:49 PMTell your best hitter to bunt? Really?
That's what I was thinking. But, if he could have bunted worth a shit, it would have easily been a hit because there was no one at third because of the shift.
Nice hit
Quote from: BASS on May 29, 2026, 06:49 PMTell your best hitter to bunt? Really?
We're not down 1 in the 8th or 9th.
Had the same thought
Ok. At a minimum we should go into the top of the 6th tied.
Perfectly placed ball down the RF line
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 29, 2026, 06:52 PMOk. At a minimum we should go into the top of the 6th tied.
Ahem...Stewart is up. He'll go down swinging.
EDIT - guess not.
Has Stewart been close to a pitch tonight?
Here we come? But Stewart is up to K.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 29, 2026, 06:52 PMOk. At a minimum we should go into the top of the 6th tied.
First time watching?
Come on Stewart.
Spark of life. Now we flatline and strand 2
How did Stewart hit 2 HR in Hoover?
Quote from: Feral on May 29, 2026, 06:52 PMAhem...Stewart is up. He'll go down swinging.
Even Stewart can't get all three outs here.
Quote from: Hogfan58 on May 29, 2026, 06:53 PMHow did Stewart hit 2 HR in Hoover?
He promptly K'd his next 8 AB's so...
Even the Hogs couldn't fuck up that situation. Tie ballgame!
They should walk pompey and go for the dp
Told ya. Probability and shit. Maff is easy.
Sweep the leg
How are we ahead, it's not the 8th
Getting that lefty out of the game was our best strategic move all day.
I thought they said this guy could finish the game?
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 29, 2026, 06:57 PMGetting that lefty out of the game was our best strategic move all day.
The genius of DVH
Nice job Hogs. Big big play by Pompey on that line drive even more massive now. And then the hit to tie.
Let's put these clowns in the rear view now.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 29, 2026, 06:57 PMGetting that lefty out of the game was our best strategic move all day.
Every team we face will throw a lefty at us.
How many 3-0 counts have we had today where we watch the perfect pitch right down the middle on the 4th pitch?
Well, looks like we woke up.
Now we just have to hang on for 8 seconds.
This is the way we should look against mo states bullpen
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 29, 2026, 07:03 PMHow many 3-0 counts have we had today where we watch the perfect pitch right down the middle on the 4th pitch?
All of them.
Can anyone else play 1B?
Robinett up with the bases loaded.
What could go wrong?
Robinett....either a DP or a strikeout.
Well, look at that. A blind sow found an acorn.
Auto out up to bat.
Just pop one up
Not again. Frick us. It's always him.
I blame Kennett
A miracle!
Holy shit. That was a minor miracle.
And a helluva throw to home.
Quote from: Feral on May 29, 2026, 07:05 PMRobinett up with the bases loaded.
What could go wrong?
Like clockwork!
I talk shit about a player and they do something.
OMG
Quote from: Feral on May 29, 2026, 07:06 PMLike clockwork!
I talk shit about a player and they do something.
Talk more shit
Quote from: Feral on May 29, 2026, 07:06 PMLike clockwork!
I talk shit about a player and they do something.
Keep talking shit playa.
Quote from: BASS on May 29, 2026, 07:07 PMKeep talking shit playa.
All of our pitchers suck ass!
What is the deal with all the young punks sporting porn staches? They are not attractive. You look like pedophiles. Just stop.
They should make the pitcher that gave up a hit to Robinett wear ribbons of shame in the dugout.
Is that rain or mosquitos??
Quote from: Barton Fink on May 29, 2026, 07:11 PMIs that rain or mosquitos??
Looks like the Bradford pear flower petals to me
Quote from: Barton Fink on May 29, 2026, 07:11 PMIs that rain or mosquitos??
I saw the same thing. My son said someone spit and it looked like rain. Yuck.
Quote from: BASS on May 29, 2026, 07:10 PMWhat is the deal with all the young punks sporting porn staches? They are not attractive. You look like pedophiles. Just stop.
At Missouri State the porn stache never went out of style.
Quote from: Barton Fink on May 29, 2026, 07:11 PMIs that rain or mosquitos??
Can't be misquotes. No lakes around there, all corn fields and shit.
Quote from: Barton Fink on May 29, 2026, 07:11 PMIs that rain or mosquitos??
It's dust.... in the wind.
He's not wrong.
https://x.com/hoiballed/status/2060225910716928229?s=61&t=Y0HnJInXBN48z6WJDbQHzQ
Those 2 fly balls had me gritting my teeth
Those last two hits gave me heart issues.
Quote from: Feral on May 29, 2026, 07:22 PMThose 2 fly balls had me gritting my teeth
Haha. I was right there with you.
Had to run to the store. Think I'll turn around and go back.
Half of our outs are strikeouts. Embarrassing.
I suppose we need to give Dave credit. If this holds, we will have used two pitchers, saving our ace for tomorrow, and get the victory tonight.
Again, assuming this holds. Not saying it will. I'm NOT counting outs.
That was a huge 8th run.
Really surprised we haven't hit at least one homer yet.
Can we pinch hit rutenbar?
He's been in a funk for awhile.
Not sure why we are using Coil tonight
Do we use Dietz tomorrow and have no one left for the next game? Or do we piece meal a pitching staff together and hope for the best?
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 29, 2026, 07:41 PMNot sure why we are using Coil tonight
Had the same thought. You have a 5 run lead with 3 to play.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 29, 2026, 07:41 PMDo we use Dietz tomorrow and have no one left for the next game? Or do we piece meal a pitching staff together and hope for the best?
Save fisher and gibler
I would have left Raves in and back filled with someone else in the 8th and 9th.
Tomorrow I would have gone Dietz, Coil, Jimenez.
Sunday I'd gone Fisher, Gibler and then back filled.
This stadium looks rinky dink.
Shocked he didn't swing
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 29, 2026, 07:41 PMDo we use Dietz tomorrow and have no one left for the next game? Or do we piece meal a pitching staff together and hope for the best?
You have to use Dietz against the #1 seed host. Beat them, and they have to win 1 to get back to us then 2 against us. Our pitching should be in much better shape than theirs.
"just a little outside."
That was way outside
Awful strike call on Helfrick.
Pull him.
Apparently they like the eighth, too.
Shit, now we have to burn McElvain
ESPN jinxing the absolute shit out of us with the McElvain graphics right now.
Unlikely Cermenelli cycles back around to win it for Missouri Lite.
Quote from: Feral on May 29, 2026, 08:07 PMESPN jinxing the absolute shit out of us with the McElvain graphics right now.
Did the same thing last night in the softball game when they flashed the 0-9 stat for Nebraska runners in scoring position.
Quote from: Feral on May 29, 2026, 08:07 PMESPN jinxing the absolute shit out of us with the McElvain graphics right now.
As I was saying...
Wish we had a right fielder.
Well, God's sense of humor is on par tonight.
And it begins
This stadium is literally not made for TV
Jeez. Can't make it to the end of the game unscathed.
Dammit, they're hitting McElvain hard
Two huge plays by Pompey
Need to scratch here
Thank goodness for Pompey.
Where is McElvain's fastball tonight? He is floating curves up there.
Tony Vitello clone now pitching for Missouri St.
Quote from: Spiderham on May 29, 2026, 08:15 PMTony Vitello clone now pitching for Missouri St.
I think that is Ole Miss' old fat first baseman, isn't it? Those white glasses give him away.
This pitcher is nervous as hell
"Just a little high."
Stewart has two walks and a single tonight. Honestly, vast improvement.
"The turf is playing fast with all the rain we've had here this week."
Does that seem backwards to anyone else? A bunch of rain should make the turf slower.
Big run
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 29, 2026, 08:23 PM"The turf is playing fast with all the rain we've had here this week."
Does that seem backwards to anyone else? A bunch of rain should make the turf slower.
When turf gets wet the ball is more prone to skip. It plays faster.
Wow that was outside
This ump sure likes ringing us up on balls.
Quote from: Spiderham on May 29, 2026, 08:15 PMTony Vitello clone now pitching for Missouri St.
2 chain.
I doubt rain effects Artificial turf much with the way it drains. That's why it's so popular with the retarded northern states and Texas.
Interpretative strike zone.
I miss ABS.
Woo Pig! Good game fellas.
That's a weiner.
I hate using both Coil and McElvain but you gotta do what you gotta do.
That's a winner!
McElvain will be available again if needed
fuck those guys. they are always a pain in our ass.
Nice win! Kept McElvain under 25 pitches
By the way, this was the Hogs' 40th win, which makes nine consecutive seasons, second to only Southern Miss (10) for active streaks.
We are also the winningest baseball program over the last 10 years. I know I've not been very complimentary of DVH lately but he really does put a very good team on the field each year. I wish he could get a natty before hanging it up. He more than deserves one.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 30, 2026, 07:18 AMWe are also the winningest baseball program over the last 10 years. I know I've not been very complimentary of DVH lately but he really does put a very good team on the field each year. I wish he could get a natty before hanging it up. He more than deserves one.
He really does, much like the Seniors and the players to be drafted deserved to host So they could get a Baum sendoff over State, Oregon State and Southern Miss, based on their body of work this season.
What is the deal with Niu and "call the dentist"?
Haven't heard that one. Is that something that came up on the broadcast or a Twitter/Instagram thing?
Quote from: Usafhawg on May 30, 2026, 09:53 AMWhat is the deal with Niu and "call the dentist"?
That's definitely out there. It would make more sense in hockey, or even football.
Maybe there's an urban dictionary explanation. But I'm not searching for it.
So sweet it'll give you a cavity?
Quote from: Usafhawg on May 30, 2026, 09:53 AMWhat is the deal with Niu and "call the dentist"?
"He drilled it"
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on May 30, 2026, 11:58 AM"He drilled it"
Doesn't the dentist DO the drilling?
That would fit more with, "Call ExxonMobil."
Northeastern and Missouri State are in a weather delay. The radar looks pretty thick at the moment and the forecast is rain for a couple of more hours. There's a chance our game start time could be impacted.
"Call the meteorologist."
We're not talking enough about Pompey's play at 3rd base yesterday.
He saved at least 3 runs in the late innings yesterday, maybe more.
In the 8th, Mo State had runners at 2nd and 3rd with 1 out and hit an absolute laser to him. He was able to keep the runner on and get the force at 1st, and the very next batter hit a hard ground ball to him to end the inning.
If he doesn't make the play on the 1 out ball, MSU makes it 8-7 and probably ends up tying it up.
Quote from: Feral on May 30, 2026, 01:53 PMWe're not talking enough about Pompey's play at 3rd base yesterday.
He saved at least 3 runs in the late innings yesterday, maybe more.
In the 8th, Mo State had runners at 2nd and 3rd with 1 out and hit an absolute laser to him. He was able to keep the runner on and get the force at 1st, and the very next batter hit a hard ground ball to him to end the inning.
If he doesn't make the play on the 1 out ball, MSU makes it 8-7 and probably ends up tying it up.
He is pretty good at third. Has a rocket arm and is very accurate on throws to first from there.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 30, 2026, 02:02 PMHe is pretty good at third. Has a rocket arm and is very accurate on throws to first from there.
Agreed.
He's not going to make us forget Cayden Wallace, but he's been a good defensive 3rd baseman this year. He's rangy and has a great arm.
Game time now 5:30.
I hope we don't get bumped off of ESPN2 because of the delay. I hate that fucking app.
Quote from: Pig Benis on May 30, 2026, 03:12 PMI hope we don't get bumped off of ESPN2 because of the delay. I hate that fucking app.
Just announced, it's starting on the Oprah Network.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on May 30, 2026, 03:27 PMJust announced, it's starting on the Oprah Network.
O my
Northeastern adds an insurance run in the top of the 9th.
Up 5-1 on Mo State.
Quote from: Feral on May 30, 2026, 03:55 PMNortheastern adds an insurance run in the top of the 9th.
Up 5-1 on Mo State.
This pleases me. Our daughter goes to school at Northeastern. My wife went there too, so I have a soft spot.
Apparently, if Moo State had put their best pitcher in against us, we wouldn't have scored a run. They keep mentioning that and sucking the guy off.
ESPN2 showing Arkansas STATE vs Kansas. No respect.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on May 30, 2026, 03:58 PMThis pleases me. Our daughter goes to school at Northeastern. My wife went there too, so I have a soft spot.
Same.
Loser of our game faces NU. If we lose to KU, I'd rather face them than have to play Missouri State for a 4th time this year.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 30, 2026, 03:58 PMApparently, if Moo State had put their best pitcher in against us, we wouldn't have scored a run. They keep mentioning that and sucking the guy off.
And now we'll never know.
I think it's safe to say that Mo State was not the best 3 seed in the field.
ngatiendei Razorbacks
That's Shona for let's go
Such respect. The YouTube tv guide says Arkansas State vs Kansas.
Espn2 says 6:30 start time
Quote from: BASS on May 30, 2026, 05:00 PMSuch respect. The YouTube tv guide says Arkansas State vs Kansas.
I posted that earlier.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 30, 2026, 05:01 PMET. 5:30 CT.
I thought Trump was getting rid of time zones!
Hard /s
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 30, 2026, 05:02 PMI thought Trump was getting rid of time zones!
Hard /s
The NCAA overruled him.
Damn lib'rul judges
Quote from: BASS on May 30, 2026, 04:59 PMThat's Shona for let's go
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Quote from: Zoso on May 30, 2026, 05:15 PMdo-you-speak-it.gif
Ease up. Girlfriend is Shona. I'm learning via Google translate. Let's just say she was impressed with my effort.
Already getting fucked.
Horseshit
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 30, 2026, 05:40 PMAlready getting fucked.
We should be used to it by now.
Should be runners at 1st and 2nd.
I hope we run rule these fucks.
I thought he was out.
I think he was out. Still probably shouldn't have been overturned.
Quote from: BASS on May 30, 2026, 04:59 PMThat's Shona for let's go
What's Woo Pig Sooiee?
I wish they would put a camera in that right field corner.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 30, 2026, 05:44 PMI wish they would put a camera in that right field corner.
That looks like a damn pavilion at summer camp.
Shitty stadium.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on May 30, 2026, 05:42 PMI thought he was out.
Difference is between thinking and knowing. Had the call on the field been out, I would have no issue. But there definitely wasn't enough to say he was definitely out and reverse the safe call.
And like that we run ourselves out of the inning.
Dumbass Kozeal.
We seem to be getting the bat on the ball against this pitcher.
Surprised we sent Kozeal there.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on May 30, 2026, 05:42 PMWhat's Woo Pig Sooiee?
Pig is nguruve. There is no translation for woo or sooie
Quote from: BASS on May 30, 2026, 05:48 PMPig is nguruve. There is no translation for woo or sooie
Is the N or the G silent?
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 30, 2026, 05:48 PMIs the N or the G silent?
I have no idea. Google translate doesn't have audio for Shona
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 30, 2026, 05:46 PMDifference is between thinking and knowing. Had the call on the field been out, I would have no issue. But there definitely wasn't enough to say he was definitely out and reverse the safe call.
And like that we run ourselves out of the inning.
Well I didn't see it live. I was up getting steak ready to throw on the grill. The first replay I saw was regular speed. He looked out. Is that better?
So overflow seating is just out there getting shat on by birds?
Quote from: Barton Fink on May 30, 2026, 05:47 PMSurprised we sent Kozeal there.
I think he took it on his own when the ball got away from the catcher (not far enough).
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on May 30, 2026, 05:50 PMWell I didn't see it live. I was up getting steak ready to throw on the grill. The first replay I saw was regular speed. He looked out. Is that better?
No. 😃
Nice hit and hustle by Thor.
Stewart runs OK for a fat man,
Quote from: BASS on May 30, 2026, 05:48 PMPig is nguruve. There is no translation for woo or sooie
Being a guru in Zimbabwe is no bueno.
Jesus ump. Even the hitter thought that was strike 3.
Dietz is going to be a really good pro.
Dietz has sat down 5 bitches in 6 outs
Dietz is on.
Let's get some offense to put some daylight in this game.
I like the look in Dietz's eyes. Go Hogs.
Not to jinx us, but at least we aren't striking out against this guy.
So close Kennett
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 30, 2026, 05:48 PMIs the N or the G silent?
Turns out neither. It's a n-g sound with the n a nasal sound and a hard g
Can we please get balls out of the infield?
Color commentator sounds like Kyle Peterson.
WTF Niu?
Good job Niu.
That's the most ill timed liner I've ever seen lol
Wish we had some fielders. Just stay in front of it.
Quite the misjudgment
Quote from: Cornhogio on May 30, 2026, 06:19 PMColor commentator sounds like Kyle Peterson.
I thought it was him.
What a dumb fucking mistake by Niu. Little league.
And that would have been a 6-4-3 if not for Niu's fuckup.
And he bobbles another one. Jesus.
Niu getting paid off?
And another fuckup. Dietz won't last 5 inning at this rate.
NIU WHAT'S UP
Niu is lobbying for the DH gig.
Pitch count getting up there.
Quote from: Boarat on May 30, 2026, 06:20 PMAnd that would have been a 6-4-3 if not for Niu's fuckup.
Literally came to post this.
If Niu plays the bounce correctly, we're out of inning with no runs on the board for KU.
I've said it before and I'll say it again, this is the worst defense DVH has trotted out in his tenure.
We really need Helfrick to start cranking homers.
Pretty sure DVH doesn't drink. Not sure how. Impressive willpower.
Fly balls are legal right?
Quote from: Feral on May 30, 2026, 06:29 PMWe really need Helfrick to start cranking homers.
Getting hits would do. We must be swinging down on pitches as many as we hit to the infield. And we watch a lot right down Broadway.
Think this turf is eating balls more than natural grass.
Jesus somebody just hit the ball out of the damn infield.
Can't get one out of the infield.
We trying to set the ground ball out record?
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 30, 2026, 06:30 PMAnd we watch a lot right down Broadway.
Helfrick seems to watch at least one hanging curve right over the heart of the plate every AB.
Kozeal's sidearm throws to 1st always give me anxiety
The crowd literally moans and groans every time they call a strike against a KU batter.
Dietz es en fuego
Jesus this guy is gonna throw a complete game.
Quote from: Boarat on May 30, 2026, 06:41 PMJesus this guy is gonna throw a complete game.
He is if we're only good for 3 pitch AB's and a bunch of ground balls.
Nui owes us.
Come on nuke
Oh look, it's Robinett up with 2 outs and a runner on...
Give him the green light
Damn it why do we look at a hr derby pitch on 3-0?
Quote from: Feral on May 30, 2026, 06:45 PMOh look, it's Robinett up with 2 outs and a runner on...
Didn't see that coming
There you go nuke!
Quote from: Feral on May 30, 2026, 06:45 PMOh look, it's Robinett up with 2 outs and a runner on...
Like clockwork!!!
Holy shit
Lfggggg
THERES YOUR POWER FROM THE 1ST BASEMAN!!!
Hes obviously wearing a garter.
I think he was a shocked as everyone else.
Robinette got all of that one.
I looked over and told the girl. Here's an automatic out.
You are all welcome.
What a damn shot.
Mason is cooked.
Quote from: Corn Pop on May 30, 2026, 06:49 PMRobinette got all of that one.
Dead center. That was a monster hit.
Quote from: Cornhogio on May 30, 2026, 06:50 PMMason is cooked.
Wonder why he hasn't been pulled yet
Would be awesome if Cam gets ahold of one.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 30, 2026, 06:52 PMWould be awesome if Cam gets ahold of one.
Had the same thought, close
He done
He was scared to death to throw another pitch.
Quote from: BASS on May 30, 2026, 06:53 PMHad the same thought, close
Was enough to knock out Mason.
This first pitch needs to be unleashed on.
I thought Ruiz would score there.
What a sad ballpark
Quote from: BASS on May 30, 2026, 06:55 PMWhat a sad ballpark
No shit. I have seen high school stadiums better than that.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 30, 2026, 06:56 PMNo shit. I have seen high school stadiums better than that.
But they've never hosted and deserved to
We put more fans in the outfield than they have seats.
I wish Helfrick would get going again.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 30, 2026, 06:51 PMDead center. That was a monster hit.
Pretty tall wall out there too.
Quote from: Cornhogio on May 30, 2026, 06:55 PMI thought Ruiz would score there.
He probably should have. Not sure Wernes should've held him, especially how far that ball traveled.
Need the DP ball here.
Who do we bring in to relieve Dietz?
Another strikeout. That works too.
Dietz dealing. 10k's
Sounds like a bunch of Italians in the stands when the ump calls a strike.
Well shit
well, that sucks.
Goddammit
2 outs, 2 strikes and we give up the HR.
Dietz might be done.
FML
I went to get a drink now it's tied. Wtf
Have Kansas fans watched baseball before?
They're booing every called strike, every call on the field, and cheering every ball.
Odds we get fucked here?
Out.
Foot off the bag. Safe
Quote from: Feral on May 30, 2026, 07:12 PMHave Kansas fans watched baseball before?
They're booing every called strike, every call on the field, and cheering every ball.
Low IQ state. Low IQ fan base.
Wow
That is a great stretch by Robinette. Dude is out.
Quote from: Boarat on May 30, 2026, 07:12 PMFoot off the bag. Safe
My issue is there isn't definitive proof. If the call had been safe there would be no way to overturn it.
And they do the right thing. Out.
Easy call. Out
That is why Robinett is playing first. He has a much bigger wing span and stretch than Rutenbar.
That out wasn't even close wtf are they bitching about
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 30, 2026, 07:13 PMMy issue is there isn't definitive proof. If the call had been safe there would be no way to overturn it.
And they do the right thing. Out.
I agree with that.
We never protect the plate with 2 strikes.
I hate Kansas.
What was pompey swinging at?
Just throw 2-strike balls until we prove we won't swing at them.
Pompey takes some beautiful meatballs and swings at a ton of bad pitches.
I hate his approach.
Quote from: Feral on May 30, 2026, 07:21 PMPompey takes some beautiful meatballs and swings at a ton of bad pitches.
I hate his approach.
Feast or famine
Oh damn. We'll take that low strike hahahaha
I know Kansas is a basketball state, but Jesus have these people ever watched a baseball game before?
Groaning and booing called strikes right over the plate.
Wow
Dietz pitched a good game. Shame on the homer.
We're going to waste this effort by Dietz
Quote from: Hogfan58 on May 30, 2026, 07:29 PMWe're going to waste this effort by Dietz
Maybe not. Hitters need to get their head out of their sphincter though and not let this middle reliever get all up on em.
OR
We drop this 4-3 because Jesus can't hit a curve ball.
Faggots in blue
https://x.com/johnnaborsshow/status/2060876060913250524?s=46&t=DTGVKlgNTKh5Nq29PdZsdg
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 30, 2026, 07:34 PMFaggots in blue
https://x.com/johnnaborsshow/status/2060876060913250524?s=46&t=DTGVKlgNTKh5Nq29PdZsdg
In one of the camera shots you should see a few young Kansas fans bitching at the Arkansas section.
Quote from: Hogfan58 on May 30, 2026, 07:29 PMWe're going to waste this effort by Dietz
Going to be like so many games during Hagen Smith's last season when he'd pitch his ass off and get zero run support.
We are feast or famine. This pitcher is making us his bitch.
How in the hell do you watch a pitch right down the middle with 2 strikes and not swing?
7 innings, 3 hits
Weak.
Quote from: Too Big Pig on May 30, 2026, 06:49 PMI looked over and told the girl. Here's an automatic out.
You are all welcome.
Pump the brakes. We all did.
4,000 people is an attendance record? LMAO.
Oh my God! They have 4,042 in the park.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 30, 2026, 07:39 PMHow in the hell do you watch a pitch right down the middle with 2 strikes and not swing?
I'll defend Robinette there. It wasn't right down the middle. It was up and broke down.
Surprised we're running the pitch count up this high. Gonna hit 120?
4,302!!!
Lol
Running Dietz back out reeks of desperation.
Dietz is done.
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 30, 2026, 07:34 PMFaggots in blue
https://x.com/johnnaborsshow/status/2060876060913250524?s=46&t=DTGVKlgNTKh5Nq29PdZsdg
Putting students behind our dugout and next to visiting fans is a smart move by a school who has never hosted
Quote from: TC on May 30, 2026, 07:42 PM4,302!!!
Lol
That's less than the Hog Pen.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 30, 2026, 07:40 PM7 innings, 3 hits
Weak.
And of course Nate will be back
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 30, 2026, 07:42 PMRunning Dietz back out reeks of desperation.
DVH is going to leave him in a batter too long
They've struck out a million times and are still out hitting us.
Quote from: Hogfan58 on May 30, 2026, 07:44 PMDVH is going to leave him in a batter too long
Let's him allow runners on 1st and 2nd before making the move. Not sure the thinking.
Well, I know the thinking. We are trying to preserve arms.
Chances are high one of these two runners score.
Helluva effort by Dietz.
Quote from: Feral on May 30, 2026, 07:45 PMThey've struck out a million times and are still out hitting us.
Yeah but we've hit a ton of solid balls to their infielders.
3 hits...SMH. I have noticed that when we swing, we are looking to the outfield instead of following the ball in.
Of course LeBlanc is coming up. Three run shot incoming.
Pull him
Well. That sucks.
I'd walk LeBlanc.
Lol wtf kind of first pitch was that
Nice
Big brain move by DVH bringing in Decremer.
Well, that pitch took the DP out of play.
Holy shit man.
Here's where they lace one to the wall and score 3.
We're not winning this one.
Let's hope hitters 3-7 hold form.
If there was ever a song I wish was never made, it's Seven Nation Army. Oh, and Rocky Top.
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 30, 2026, 07:48 PMLol wtf kind of first pitch was that
112 mph, but unfortunately he threw it 32 feet toward home.
Throw a fucking strike
Of COURSE he's going to walk in a run.
Why you don't pitch Coil last night.
Find the damn zone man. Good lord.
Ump will fuck us now.
Pull him now
We can't have nice things
Beavers are still fucking us 8 years later.
How the fuck do you come in and do that?
DVH has no feel for managing pitchers. Terrible decisions once again.
Quote from: Barton Fink on May 30, 2026, 07:52 PMBeavers are still fucking us 8 years later.
You're on fire tonight.
Those KS fans are absolute trashy 💩
What's next? Hit the batter to bring in one run, or give up a grand slam?
Throw Decremer the rest of the way - get prepared to win three games.
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 30, 2026, 07:53 PMWhat's next? Hit the batter to bring in one run, or give up a grand slam?
Yes
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 30, 2026, 07:53 PMDVH has no feel for managing pitchers. Terrible decisions once again.
Yep. Been saying this for a decade. He's no LaRussa
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 30, 2026, 07:51 PMWhy you don't pitch Coil last night.
Bigger issue was Coil not being able to finish it.
Could've gone to McElvain after Dietz if we don't have to burn him last night.
Tough outing for DeCremer.
OMG. Just serve it up, meat. Damn.
We have any relievers that can throw a pitch and make it to Helfricks mitt?
Why do our relievers come in spastically overthrowing.
We didn't hit he gimp. Optimism is creeping back in.
Huge strikeout.
Quote from: Feral on May 30, 2026, 07:55 PMBigger issue was Coil not being able to finish it.
Could've gone to McElvain after Dietz if we don't have to burn him last night.
True
Kansas' stadium is so trash they don't have a radar gun.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 30, 2026, 07:58 PMHuge strikeout.
It will be if he can finish the inning here.
Now all the sudden the ump is squeezing us. Fuck that guy.
That was a strike
That's a strike
Well, that could have been worse.
Great job by Gibler to get us out of that.
Could've been a lot worse
I want to crush these fucker's souls. However, if we don't learn to hit in the next innings, they will crush ours.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 30, 2026, 07:53 PMDVH has no feel for managing pitchers. Terrible decisions once again.
Dude pulled Kopps when he was 7 innings into a no-no. DVH excels in bad decisions.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 30, 2026, 07:58 PMKansas' stadium is so trash they don't have a radar gun.
Good point. I was wondering about that one that had flames coming off it. He reached back there.
Doesn't matter if Gibler got us out of that jam. Bats OD'd on melatonin and are fast asleep.
Great ready for early baseball tomorrow.
Let's get some runs.
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I'll take a lead off walk.
I'd like to see another angle on that "foul" ball. Maybe at least from the CCTV they surely have in that dark corner.
Nobody playing third. Kozeal should have bunted down the third base line before getting two strikes.
If ever there was a time for a guy to go oppo against the shift.
Dammit.
Got to steal here
STOP SWINGING OUT OF YOUR SHOES!!!
Love the kid, but for a top 10 draft pick Helfrick sure does have a lot of swing and miss in his AB's.
Helfrick has been disappointing to say the least.
Another swinging strikeout by Helfrick.
Again, I'm shocked at how much he just whiffs.
Jesus Christ that's 4 near doubles right down the lines this inning.
Again, why throw strikes against us? Just leave it low and out of the zone and we'll waste swings.
That's ballgame
Fuck Nate Thompson.
Every swing is all out.
Our attempt at hitting sucks so bad.
God I'm so ready for Stewart to leave.
So tired of his horrible swinging strikeouts and dipshittery in the field.
Some of these swings look pretty silly.
Ain't pissed a lick hitting these slow Kansas pitchers.
Except for Robinette of all people.
Thompson has proven year in and year out that his hitting philosophy is to up and swing as hard as you can.
Quote from: Cornhogio on May 30, 2026, 08:13 PMSome of these swings look pretty silly.
That's what happens when all you practice are daddy hacks.
Can't give them anything this inning. We're struggling to get a hit.
This is what happens when you go recruit a bunch of .260 hitters out of the portal.
They turn out to be...shocker... .260 hitters here.
https://youtu.be/5k7Yway_Cho?si=KZ3JS68RgWpA_ql1
I'm done.
It actually looked like Kozeal wanted to slap it to left on a couple of swings but he just doesn't know how.
That will do it.
Ballgame.
This one's over. Guess we get the noon game.
It's getting old watching these historically shitty programs have success while we somehow always come up short.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 30, 2026, 08:14 PMThompson has proven year in and year out that his hitting philosophy is to up and swing as hard as you can.
Saying he has a philosophy is too kind.
This looks like the team in danger of not even making a regional about six weeks ago.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 30, 2026, 08:08 PMNobody playing third. Kozeal should have bunted down the third base line before getting two strikes.
Bunt? Nobody on our team can bunt, even when no one is on that side of the infield
To be honest, I am kind of tired of watching these slapdicks. Our season this year has been clowshoes. Get it over with and let's see what we have next year.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on May 30, 2026, 08:17 PMThis looks like the team in danger of not even making a regional about six weeks ago.
At one point before that I think I went on record as saying we wouldn't make the post-season lol.
I thought pitching was supposed to be our strong suit this year. We are simply deep with guys who can throw the ball, but not pitch very well, save a couple.
This game is going to come down to Robinette at bat.
Can he do it twice?
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 30, 2026, 08:18 PMTo be honest, I am kind of tired of watching these slapdicks. Our season this year has been clowshoes. Get it over with and let's see what we have next year.
Pretty much where I'm at.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on May 30, 2026, 08:22 PMThis game is going to come down to Robinette at bat.
Can he do it twice?
If that is the case, there isn't a chance.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 30, 2026, 08:18 PMTo be honest, I am kind of tired of watching these slapdicks. Our season this year has been clowshoes. Get it over with and let's see what we have next year.
100%
Absolute terrible job of roster construction all the way around by DVH and the staff.
He went and recruited a bunch of .260 hitters out of the portal (and was shocked they were .260 hitters here).
He pinned his hopes at shortstop on a true freshman, which dynamited our defense when he went tits up and we had to play guys out of position.
We literally don't have a Right Fielder.
In terms of pitching, we got absolutely nothing out of the portal except some midweek relief arms.
He thought Colin Fisher would somehow morph from midweek dice roll guy into a Sunday starter.
He tried to run it back with Gaeckle as a starter AGAIN despite the fact that we know he's a reliever and he's even said he feels more comfortable coming out of the pen.
For the 3rd time in 4 years, we're not even going to make it out of a regional.
It is time to start having a discussion about DVH.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 30, 2026, 08:18 PMTo be honest, I am kind of tired of watching these slapdicks. Our season this year has been clowshoes. Get it over with and let's see what we have next year.
Yeah, there isn't really one guy I'd say I really root hard for, like Kopps, Davalan, Diggs, et al.
Pompey trying to hit a grand slam with no one on base.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on May 30, 2026, 08:26 PMPompey trying to hit a grand slam with no one on base.
They all do.
We have 3 hits
...against Kansas
Do we really want to come out of this regional and prolong the agony?
Niu is up. Game won't get to Robinette.
Smash it right into the shift, asshole.
We'll probably lose to Northeastern, who at least act like they want to be there.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 30, 2026, 08:17 PMIt's getting old watching these historically shitty programs have success while we somehow always come up short.
Well think of it this way: at least we didn't host a regional and lay an egg at home. Instead we did it on the road to the Missouri of the Big12
I am surprised that we don't have to call time out after every swing to put our shoes back on.
Nasty Nate strikes again
Would love to win the challenge, win, and then hit a two run homer.
Not winning that one. Ballgame.
Nui...from hero last night to goat tonight.
Bummer.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 30, 2026, 08:29 PMDo we really want to come out of this regional and prolong the agony?
Isn't agony why we're here?
My interest in watching tomorrow is pretty low.
I hate Kansas.
3 hits. LOL. We are a dynamo.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 30, 2026, 08:36 PM3 hits. LOL. We are a dynamo.
And yet some chuds in our fan base still defend Nate because we had a lineup so good last year that even he couldn't ass them up.
We just need to face facts. We can't handle the big stage. No matter the sport.
We really miss Aloy.
He'd be good for a couple more strikeouts per game, keep our average up.
Quote from: Feral on May 30, 2026, 08:36 PMQuote from: Feral (https://www.woopig.org/index.php?msg=260168) on 5/30/2026, 8:36:10 PM
I may hate Arkansas even more.
And I hate Kansas...I hate Kansas more than I even love Arkansas. There's a difference.
Oh, well. We at least look happy to be there. Maybe we will enjoy the bleed.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 30, 2026, 08:37 PMWe just need to face facts. We can't handle the big stage. No matter the sport.
No curse? Then why can't we handle the stage?
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 30, 2026, 08:37 PMWe just need to face facts. We can't handle the big stage. No matter the sport.
I've said this before, but I think the reason DVH can't (and sadly won't) win it all is because he gets tight on the big stage.
There's a reason why he's been to Omaha 10 times and the best he's ever managed is a runner up finish once, whereas guys like Pat Casey (6 CWS, 3 titles) and Tim Corbin (5 CWS, 2 titles, 2x runner-up).
Quote from: Feral on May 30, 2026, 08:36 PMAnd yet some chuds in our fan base still defend Nate because we had a lineup so good last year that even he couldn't ass them up.
We excel at having great fan support in baseball.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on May 30, 2026, 08:39 PMWe really miss Aloy.
I was never the biggest Kuhio fan, but he'd at least give us options.
He'd have allowed us to platoon Robinett and Rutenbar (who's fallen off a cliff).
Quote from: Feral on May 30, 2026, 08:41 PMI've said this before, but I think the reason DVH can't (and sadly won't) win it all is because he gets tight on the big stage.
There's a reason why he's been to Omaha 10 times and the best he's ever managed is a runner up finish once, whereas guys like Pat Casey (6 CWS, 3 titles) and Tim Corbin (5 CWS, 2 titles, 2x runner-up).
You can see it in his eyes in big moments. He will occasionally show fire when griping at the ump but he's pretty soft otherwise.
He doesn't even bother to gripe at the umps anymore.
Quote from: Feral on May 30, 2026, 08:44 PMI was never the biggest Kuhio fan, but he'd at least give us options.
He'd have allowed us to platoon Robinett and Rutenbar (who's fallen off a cliff).
Key injuries (football, basketball, baseball) kill us nearly every year. Always at the most inopertune times.
Quote from: Feral on May 30, 2026, 08:44 PMI was never the biggest Kuhio fan, but he'd at least give us options.
He'd have allowed us to platoon Robinett and Rutenbar (who's fallen off a cliff).
Yeah. I was kidding. Mostly. At least if we had the Aloy of the last month or so.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on May 30, 2026, 08:48 PMYeah. I was kidding. Mostly. At least if we had the Aloy of the last month or so.
No I know. Just highlighting how yet again we suffer a key injury at the worst possible time that screws up our approach.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 30, 2026, 08:46 PMKey injuries (football, basketball, baseball) kill us nearly every year. Always at the most inopertune times.
Could've used Wiggins this year.
Nearly every one of our hitters watched at least 1 or 2 pitches right down the middle with the bat on their shoulders. My wife even mentioned it.
Quote from: Barton Fink on May 30, 2026, 08:49 PMCould've used Wiggins this year.
You think he could hit a curve ball?
Quote from: wmr on May 30, 2026, 08:45 PMYou can see it in his eyes in big moments. He will occasionally show fire when griping at the ump but he's pretty soft otherwise.
He doesn't even bother to gripe at the umps anymore.
When that ball dropped in Omaha, you saw it in his face. I hate it, but that's sports. He hasn't been the same since.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 30, 2026, 08:49 PMNearly every one of our hitters watched at least 1 or 2 pitches right down the middle with the bat on their shoulders. My wife even mentioned it.
What aggravates the shit out of me is when we watch a strike 1 meatball right down Broadway and then swing at junk in the dirt on the next pitch.
Pompey, Helfrick, Stewart and Niu do it all. the. time.
Quote from: Barton Fink on May 30, 2026, 08:49 PMCould've used Wiggins this year.
2023 is probably different if we have Wiggins 1.0 as well.
That, and I would cream my jeans if just one lefty would dribble a double down the left field line.
Just once.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on May 30, 2026, 08:54 PMThat, and I would cream my jeans if just one lefty would dribble a double down the left field line.
Just once.
They are too busy grounding out to first.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on May 30, 2026, 08:51 PMYou think he could hit a curve ball?
No worse than half our lineup.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 30, 2026, 08:41 PMMaybe we will enjoy the bleed.
Leave me out of this misery.
We're going to win this regional
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on May 30, 2026, 09:04 PMWe're going to win this regional
Glutton for punishment?
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 30, 2026, 09:05 PMGlutton for punishment?
Please. As Arkansas fans we've been through so much worse than losing a game in a regional.
All of us still posting here proves we're all too mentally challenged to give up all hope.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on May 30, 2026, 09:04 PMWe're going to win this regional
Mexico huh? Hell I'm in...
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on May 30, 2026, 09:09 PMPlease. As Arkansas fans we've been through so much worse than losing a game in a regional.
All of us still posting here proves we're all too mentally challenged to give up all hope.
I'm too mentally challenged to do a lot of things, but not to give up hope.
Quote from: Feral on May 30, 2026, 08:41 PMThere's a reason why he's been to Omaha 10 times and the best he's ever managed is a runner up finish once, whereas guys like Pat Casey (6 CWS, 3 titles) and Tim Corbin (5 CWS, 2 titles, 2x runner-up).
Watch Bianco get his second. Or Kansas win their first.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 30, 2026, 09:27 PMWatch Bianco get his second. Or Kansas win their first.
Kentucky is 2-0. They'd be another SEC team to do it before us.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 30, 2026, 09:27 PMWatch Bianco get his second. Or Kansas win their first.
Ole Miss is good this year. We were an improbable HR away from losing that series in Fayetteville. Wouldn't surprise me at all if they get to Omaha and do some damage.
Georgia is good too. They might be flirting with 2022 Tennessee status and flame out in the Supers, but they can mash.
Going to be really awkward when the only member of the 2017 Arkansas coaching staff without a ring is DVH.
Kentucky or Georgia winning it all would be perfect.
Always a bridesmaid, never a bride.
Quote from: Feral on May 30, 2026, 09:31 PMGoing to be really awkward when the only member of the 2017 Arkansas coaching staff without a ring is DVH.
That's crazy. And almost a certainty with how good Georgia is this year.
Come on guys. We are Arkansas. UALR makes an improbable run and wins it all.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 30, 2026, 09:33 PMThat's crazy. And almost a certainty with how good Georgia is this year.
I think UGA is the best team in the country.
Y'all got to ease up on the self flatulation.
Quote from: Cornhogio on May 30, 2026, 09:39 PMY'all got to ease up on the self flatulation.
this team farts all over itself in big games. Fans are just following suite.
Quote from: Spiderham on May 30, 2026, 09:34 PMCome on guys. We are Arkansas. UALR makes an improbable run and wins it all.
I wouldn't even be mad about it honestly. I'd role my eyes, say "Why not.", and never watch baseball again.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 30, 2026, 09:46 PMI wouldn't even be mad about it honestly. I'd role my eyes, say "Why not.", and never watch baseball again.
Same.
Tennessee winning one almost made me give up baseball for good.
A team like Kansas, UK, or UALR winning it would seal it.
Lol UALR wins and I'll put my diploma back on the wall. (I have no idea where it even is)
Quote from: wmr on May 30, 2026, 09:45 PMthis team farts all over itself in big games. Fans are just following suite.
Suite as sugar?
Quote from: wmr on May 30, 2026, 09:45 PMthis team farts all over itself in big games. Fans are just following suite.
Whoah man. Just keep in' it breezy brother.
I don't think anything frustrates me more in sports than taking the lead late in a baseball game then come out and walk the first batter the next half.
Maybe giving up an offensive rebound on a FT in hoops.
Both are infuriating.
Borrowed from elsewhere. It's not my math, but I fully believe it.
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Circling back to the injury bug, losing Clark was HUGE. Both at the plate and the field.
We will probably crush Northeastern, beat Kansas tomorrow night and then come out Monday and strike out 17 times and lose 2-1.
DVH burning McElvain last night was what killed us in this regional.
If he comes in in the 7th tonight, the outcome is likely different.
But we burned him in a game we ultimately won by 4 runs.
Bringing in Gibler in a jam was an odd choice as well. It was almost like he was throwing up the white flag. He said in a postgame presser a while back that batters were hitting Gibler extremely hard and they were concerned with him going forward.
Granted, the 8th inning solo homer didn't matter because we couldn't piss a drop at the plate, but still.
What's sad is pitching didn't lose the game. The pitching was good enough.
Once again, in the must win situation, our hitting went home early. I'm tired of that occurring year after year.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 31, 2026, 07:04 AMWhat's sad is pitching didn't lose the game. The pitching was good enough.
Once again, in the must win situation, our hitting went home early. I'm tired of that occurring year after year.
after year after year after year ad infinitum.
DVH would have a chip or two, I believe, if he had gotten rid of Nate years ago
Quote from: soldiersooie on May 31, 2026, 07:07 AMafter year after year after year ad infinitum.
DVH would have a chip or two, I believe, if he had gotten rid of Nate years ago
Which, considering our training facilities... it's kind of incredible to think we can't be better at hitting.
DVH opened the press conference with this, "What a great game."
Bizarre.
When DHV leaves, does anyone have confidence that Hunter will hire someone worth a damn?
Quote from: Hogfan58 on May 31, 2026, 07:38 AMWhen DHV leaves, does anyone have confidence that Hunter will hire someone worth a damn?
Nope.
And all he has to do is call Tony or Wes and add 0s until they say yes.
3 fucking hits
Nate Thompson is a terrorist
Quote from: soldiersooie on May 31, 2026, 07:43 AMNope.
And all he has to do is call Tony or Wes and add 0s until they say yes.
The sad thing is that it's obvious Tony V hates the MLB and desperately wants to get back into college baseball, but we of course won't hire him because of our "we do things the right way" pious bullshit that plagues our programs, athletic department and fan base.
Wes will probably win a ring and coach himself out of our job.
We'll wind up playing with our food and promote Wernes or Hobbs and suffer the same fate as South Carolina where a great program devolves into mediocrity.
Tony V will probably end up at Ole Miss when Bianco retires. We'd better hope Jay Johnson keeps winning enough to satisfy LSU fans or doesn't bolt to the MLB, because the doomsday scenario is LSU going full sicko and hiring Vitello (which they absolutely would). He'd win multiple championships there.
Quote from: Feral on May 31, 2026, 08:15 AMThe sad thing is that it's obvious Tony V hates the MLB and desperately wants to get back into college baseball, but we of course won't hire him because of our "we do things the right way" pious bullshit that plagues our programs, athletic department and fan base.
Wes will probably win a ring and coach himself out of our job.
We'll wind up playing with our food and promote Wernes or Hobbs and suffer the same fate as South Carolina where a great program devolves into mediocrity.
Tony V will probably end up at Ole Miss when Bianco retires. We'd better hope Jay Johnson keeps winning enough to satisfy LSU fans or doesn't bolt to the MLB, because the doomsday scenario is LSU going full sicko and hiring Vitello (which they absolutely would). He'd win multiple championships there.
Well that is a disappointing read right before going to church. Accurate...but demoralizing, depleting...down right deciduous.
Does anyone really think, that even if we somehow miraculously come out of this regional that we will do anything in a super regional? Our bats are dead. Pitching is suspect. Fielding is laughable. All point to resounding defeat, killing all of our souls. Deep down, I have a small ray of hope that is going out. If we lose today, I will actually be relieved. This has been a trying season at best. And I am worn out at the ways we find to lose. Here's to next year.....
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 31, 2026, 08:50 AMDoes anyone really think, that even if we somehow miraculously come out of this regional that we will do anything in a super regional? Our bats are dead. Pitching is suspect. Fielding is laughable. All point to resounding defeat, killing all of our souls. Deep down, I have a small ray of hope that is going out. If we lose today, I will actually be relieved. This has been a trying season at best. And I am worn out at the ways we find to lose. Here's to next year.....
Agree. Georgia Tech would murder us in Atlanta.
3 hits against what is good but certainly not great arms.
3 hits.
We deserve to lose that game.
Especially when you add in the brain farts that Niu had in the same inning that essentially gifted them a run when they were desperate to have one.
Both were little league plays that he didn't make.
Quote from: Spiderham on May 31, 2026, 09:29 AM3 hits against what is good but certainly not great arms.
3 hits.
We deserve to lose that game.
Reminds me of the 1-1 game in the 2024 regional against SEMO when they were out of arms and we still barely mustered 3 runs against them.
https://x.com/bymattjones/status/2060741781558292761
Which "pitcher" are we starting in the first game today?
...and who will come in in the 2nd inning?
Quote from: Hizog on May 31, 2026, 10:12 AMWhich "pitcher" are we starting in the first game today?
...and who will come in in the 2nd inning?
McGuire is starting per twitter.
Another gem from Stewhog:
https://x.com/stewhog/status/2060911152482099322?s=46 (https://x.com/stewhog/status/2060911152482099322?s=46)
Quote from: Hizog on May 31, 2026, 10:12 AMWhich "pitcher" are we starting in the first game today?
...and who will come in in the 2nd inning?
If we last long enough, we may see Brumbaugh.
Looks like we're on ESPNU
More and more of the commentators on ESPN look like they belong to the mob.
Turner replacing Stewart today
I think this season has been exhausting to DVH as well. He is probably ready to end it and move on to next season.
Quote from: Barton Fink on May 31, 2026, 11:22 AMTurner replacing Stewart today
Literally can't be worse at the plate or in the field.
Since his 2 homer game in Hoover, Stewart is 2-19 with 13 strikeouts, and one of those hits was an infield single that should've been scored an error.
I'm too lazy to count, but he's also committed several errors in the field, most of which led to runs.
People are shitting on Niu (rightfully so), but Stewart is the guy from this squad I'm most ready to see move on.
Just think, in about ten hours we're going to be talking about what we'll do to win tomorrow.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on May 31, 2026, 11:49 AMJust think, in about ten hours we're going to be talking about what we'll do to win tomorrow next year.
Fixt that for you
He's definitely better in the field
Quote from: Barton Fink on May 31, 2026, 11:22 AMTurner replacing Stewart today
Technically replacing Rutenbar in the lineup, but mercifully DVH decided to let Turner play in the field instead of subjecting us to Stewart out there.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on May 31, 2026, 12:01 PMTechnically replacing Rutenbar in the lineup, but mercifully DVH decided to let Turner play in the field instead of subjecting us to Stewart out there.
So Stewart is still batting?
I'd rather have Aloy with one arm.
Should I break out Jobu?
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 31, 2026, 12:04 PMShould I break out Jobu?
Depends. Can we get Serrano out to Kansas in the next three minutes?
And a live chicken?
Fuck it, we're doing a game thread MFers.
If we're going out then we're going out in style.
Top 1st
Cooper Maher (RHP) pitching for the Huskies.
Ruiz leads off. Goes down on a checked swing.
Kozeal up next. Grounds out softly to short. 2 down.
Helfrick up. Of course he watches a meatball right over the heart of the plate for strike 1, and then swings low and away to go 0-2. Runs count full. Goes down swinging at ball 4.
0-0 mid 1st.
Ruiz gets us off to a spectacular start.
ESPN cares so little they don't even have the pitch counter working.
Predictable start
If the first three batters are any indication, we've already thrown in the towel.
Better to lose this game and get it over with or lose tonight, either way, the result will be the same...we aren't winning 3 games and getting out of this regional.
If we make it to Atlanta to play GT with this team, it would be a miracle. If that happens, anything that happens after that is gravy as far as I'm concerned.
It must be so easy to draw up a pitching game plan against these freewheeling idiots.
We brought the same bats.
Bottom 1st.
McGuire on the bump for the Hogs.
Harmony leads off for NU. Singles to left.
Musacchia up next. Pops out to short. 1 away.
Gerety up next. Count runs full. Goes down looking, runner steals 2nd. 2 outs.
Brinker up next. Lines out to Turner.
0-0 after 1
Fuck it. Brought him out.
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Quote from: Thin Red Swine on May 31, 2026, 12:11 PMIt must be so easy to draw up a pitching game plan against these freewheeling idiots.
Pretty simple.
Throw a meatball over the plate for strike 1.
Throw low and away for strike 2.
Go to work.
Do these smaller teams have better pitchers than we do, or are we just that bad of hitters?
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 31, 2026, 12:16 PMDo these smaller teams have better pitchers than we do, or are we just that bad of hitters?
Yep
Is it a coin flip? How is the 2 seed not the home team?
Quote from: Too Big Pig on May 31, 2026, 12:17 PMIs it a coin flip? How is the 2 seed not the home team?
The rule used to be, and I think still is, that the team that has been the home team most recently is the visiting team. Then they go to a coin flip of that doesn't decide it.
Northeastern was the visiting team in both games before this one.
Not that it will matter since we apparently don't care about scoring.
Top 2nd
Stewart leads off. Strikeout incoming. Grounds out into the shift. 1 out
Souza up next. Does the exact same thing. 2 down.
Niu up next. Goes down swinging. Of course.
0-0 mid 2nd
They should just put everyone near first base when our lefties are at bat.
What is our streak for not getting the ball out of the infield?
It amazes me that, at the end of the season, we are still tweaking the lineup.
.231. 14th lowest average in the regionals.
On a again, we make a shitty pitcher look like Cy Young.
So far it looks like we are all out of fucks to give.
Bottom 2nd
Ashettino leads off. Singles to CF.
Criscola up next. Goes down swinging. 1 away.
Tarantino up next. WTF are these names. Flies out to RF. 2 down.
DiGiorgio up next. Runner thrown out by Helfrick trying to steal 2nd.
0-0 after 2.
Quote from: Spiderham on May 31, 2026, 12:25 PMWhat is our streak for not getting the ball out of the infield?
I was wondering the same so I looked.
Kozeal hit a fly ball out in the 8th inning last night. We had five outs after that, plus six today.
And Northeastern is starting a freshman.
Apparently, nobody told our hitters to focus on the ball instead of looking where they think they might hit it.
Others: swing and try to make contact and get base hits.
Us: swing for the fences every time and hope.
Quote from: Spiderham on May 31, 2026, 12:27 PMSo far it looks like we are all out of fucks to give.
So far it looks like they have all year: shitty bats.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 31, 2026, 12:31 PMOthers: swing and try to make contact and get base hits.
Us: close your eyes, swing for the fences every time and hope.
Fixed it for you.
Top 3rd
7-8-9 for the Hogs. Oh goody.
Robinett leads off. Quickly goes 0-2. Goes down swinging. SHOCKER. 1 out
Pompey up next. Pops out to shallow RCF. We got one out of the infield!
Turner up next. Goes down swinging.
Embarrassing but expected.
0-0 mid 3rd
We gonna get no hit by a freshman,
HEY! After 12 in a row, we had a ball leave the infield.
I mean, the infielder could've caught it.
I simply don't know how Nate has been employed all these years. That's the most damning thing against DVH.
To underscore my point about our approach, every single hitter for us in the 3rd was 0-2 or 1-2 in their AB.
Bottom 3rd
DiGiorgio leads off. Goes down looking. 1 down
Bentley up next. Grounds out to short. 2 down.
Lineup flips. Harmony up next. Flies out to RF
0-0 after 3
How did this team get to the SECCG?
Quote from: Feral on May 31, 2026, 12:41 PMTo underscore my point about our approach, every single hitter for us in the 3rd was 0-2 or 1-2 in their AB.
We strive for consistency.
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Quote from: Feral on May 31, 2026, 12:41 PMTo underscore my point about our approach, every single hitter for us in the 3rd was 0-2 or 1-2 in their AB.
They're "working the count" 😑
Quote from: Hogfan58 on May 31, 2026, 12:42 PMHow did this team get to the SECCG?
I think because Alabama was ruled ineligible.
Oh. Wait. You're not talking about football.
Quote from: Feral on May 31, 2026, 12:41 PMTo underscore my point about our approach, every single hitter for us in the 3rd was 0-2 or 1-2 in their AB.
Well, you can't strike out without at least 2 strikes.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 31, 2026, 12:44 PMWell, you can't strike out without at least 2 strikes.
I feel like Stewart could.
Nate Thompson is about to enter Houston Nutt territory for me.
He is DVH's biggest career mistake and most likely will be the reason that DVH legacy is compared to Mike Martin rather than one of the all time greats.
If giving up a perfect game to a mid major's third starter would be the catalyst that leads to Nate's firing, I'm here for it.
Quote from: Guardrail on May 31, 2026, 12:43 PMThey're "working the count" 😑
You joke but that is 100% the coaching philosophy. It has been for Daves entire tenure. He still thinks getting into the bullpen via the pitch count will yield better results than just swinging at what the pitchers give. That why you see our guys take strike one every time or be ahead 3-0 and take a perfect pitch down the middle. It's maddening.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on May 31, 2026, 12:46 PMIf giving up a perfect game to a mid major's third starter would be the catalyst that leads to Nate's firing, I'm here for it.
FRESHMAN third starter.
Sign me up.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on May 31, 2026, 12:46 PMIf giving up a perfect game to a mid major's third starter would be the catalyst that leads to Nate's firing, I'm here for it.
If we get no hit today then Dave can go too.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 31, 2026, 12:37 PMWe gonna get no hit by a freshman,
He's throwing a perfect game
DVH is the Dan Marino of college baseball. Lots of chances, but no titles.
Top 4th
Ruiz leads off. Flies out to shallow CF.
Kozeal up next. Legs out an infield single.
Helfrick up next. Quickly goes 0-2 as per usual. Singles to LF. Runners at 1st and 2nd.
Stewart up next for the inevitable GIDP. Inexplicably walks. BEER HATS ENGAGED, bases full of Hogs.
Souza up next. Singles to CF, 2 runs score! 2-0 Hogs. Runners at the corners.
Niu up next. Goes down looking. Embarrassing.
Robinett up next. Hits a little league bloop single over the 1st baseman's head. Stewart scores, 3-0 Hogs. Souza takes 3rd, runners at the corners.
Pompey up next. Grounds into an FC at short.
3-0 Hogs mid 4th
Perfect game over!
It was scored an error, which it should be.
But yeah at least the perfect game is spoiled.
Hey, a hit (Out of the infield even)!
DP Stewart up.
At least we can't be no hit now.
Rally time
Beer hats engaged.
Lol imagine being a pitcher and Stewart is the one that makes you crash out and walk the bases full
A walk. About the only way Stewart can get on.
Why in the world would you nibble with Stewart at the plate?
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 31, 2026, 12:55 PMLol imagine being a pitcher and Stewart is the one that makes you crash out and walk the bases full
It could have been Robinett.
Northeastern sends out the strength and conditioning coach to talk to the pitcher.. :D
We're gonna need a moth.
Quote from: Spiderham on May 31, 2026, 12:56 PMNortheastern sends out the strength and conditioning coach to talk to the pitcher.. :D
He's also a chef in the North End.
Grounder to first incoming.
Nice. Do they have any pitchers left? Maybe a lefty?
Well look at that! Good job Souza.
Quote from: Spiderham on May 31, 2026, 12:56 PMNortheastern sends out the strength and conditioning coach to talk to the pitcher.. :D
This is why I pay dues.
"This is what great teams do"
LOL
I am dubious.
Who are these contact hitters?
Way to go Souza.
Nate, "I called that hit brotha!"
Literally right down the middle to Niu.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 31, 2026, 12:59 PMNate, "I called that hit brotha!"
Hopefully he will call a lot of 'em, Chuck.
That fastball right down the middle caught Niu off guard .
Just let that hit you robinette
Edit: nevermind
How the hell did Niu get MVP of the Cape?
Good grief Niu. Gotta swing at that with 2 strikes.
With 2 strikes, how the hell do you not take a cut at one right down the chute?
Robinette with the gift.
Feels like God is setting us up.
Lol Robinette. That'll look like a line drive RBI in the box score tomorrow though.
Quote from: Corn Pop on May 31, 2026, 01:03 PMLol Robinette. That'll look like a line drive RBI in the box score tomorrow though.
If we win, they will probably move him up to cleanup later today.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 31, 2026, 01:04 PMIf we win, they will probably move him up to cleanup later today.
That would be fine. Stewart is our current cleanup "hitter."
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 31, 2026, 01:01 PMLiterally right down the middle to Niu.
Embarrassing AB by Niu.
Runner at 3rd with less than 2 outs and you have 2 strikes, you have to swing at anything close.
Instead he watches a knee high fastball right over the plate.
Bottom 4th
Musacchia leads off. Flies out to shallow CF.
Gerety up next. Singles to RF.
Brinker up next. Flies out to LF. 2 away.
Aschettino up next. Singles up the middle, runner takes 3rd. Runners at the corners.
Criscola up next. Singles to RF (Souza should've had it). Run scores, 3-1 Hogs. Runners at the corners. **Correction, scored an error on Souza instead of a hit.
Tarantino up next. Fouls out to Robinett.
3-1 Hogs after 4
Who do we have in the pen?
Quote from: BASS on May 31, 2026, 01:10 PMWho do we have in the pen?
Bullpen or prison?
The shift was on!
20 sit ups souza.
That embarrassed dorn
Worst defensive team ever.
Never underestimate our ability to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
Get in front of the ball Dorn!
No more ole' bullshit.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 31, 2026, 01:14 PMWorst defensive team ever.
Been saying this for a while. This is unequivocally the worst defense DVH has trotted out in his time here.
Top 5th
Turner leads off. Legs out an infield single to 3B.
Ruiz up next. Grounds out to short, Turner takes 2nd.
Kozeal up next. Wears one on the thigh. Runners at 1st and 2nd.
Helfrick up next. Press time. Hits a moonshot but it's just foul. Flies out to deep CF. Turner tags and takes 3rd. 2 outs.
Stewart up next. He'll strand them. Walks. Bases full of Hogs.
Souza up next. Singles through the left side, runner scores from 3rd, Kozeal thrown out trying to score (he looks hurt).
4-1 Hogs mid 5th
Ruiz looks like a young Jamie foxx
What are you waiting on helfrick?
Ouch. Kozeal is gonna be stiff and swollen later. What an awful spot to get hit, on the bottom of the femur it looked like.
Kozeal may not be able to play later today after that hit to the knee.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 31, 2026, 01:26 PMKozeal may not be able to play later today after that hit to the knee.
Coach Kilmer that shit, we need to win!
Pitching coach rocking some Pitt Tits.
Slim Jim may drop a pound or two with all these mound visits.
Pitching coach for Northeastern: "Hey bro, do you even lift?"
Still can't believe Souza only has 3 HRs on the year.
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 31, 2026, 12:55 PMLol imagine being a pitcher and Stewart is the one that makes you crash out and walk the bases full
Lol twice
Damn good throw from lf
Souza having a good day.
Stupid to try to get Kozeal around there.
Wernes has no feel at 3rd.
Why on earth did he send him there? Out by a mile.
Wernes.
There's no way Kozeal is full speed at the moment. It didn't even take a good throw.
Probably should have held the guy with a bummed up knee there
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 31, 2026, 01:30 PMSouza having a good day.
Stupid to try to get Kozeal around there.
Wernes is an idiot. Kozeal is hurt and he sends him.
Sending the guy who just got hit in the leg and is limping around the bases and isn't that fast in the first place, is an interesting choice.
Little surprised it's coil first out of the pen
Bottom 5th
Coil in to pitch.
DiGiorgio leads off. Grounds out to Kozeal. 1 down.
Bentley up next. Flies out to RF. 2 away.
Harmony up next. Singles to LF.
Musacchia up next. Grounds out to Coil.
4-1 Hogs after 5
Quote from: BASS on May 31, 2026, 01:32 PMLittle surprised it's coil first out of the pen
Same. Especially with a 4-1 lead.
See where this guy is looking as he swings? Yeah, we should do that.
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Top 6th
Mahoney (RHP) in to pitch for NU.
Niu leads off. Starts 0-2, works the count back full. Walks on what looked like strike 3.
Robinett up next. Lines out to 2B. Niu almost gets doubled off. 1 out.
Pompey up next. Niu steals 2nd. Hits a moonshot but just foul, missed the foul pole by a foot. Get plunked on the shoulder. Runners at 1st and 2nd.
Turner up next. Hits a textbook GIDP ball that the 2nd baseman bobbles, everybody is safe. Bases full of Hogs.
Ruiz up next. Grounds into an inning ending double play. Play under review. Looks out on replay. Call of out stands.
4-1 Hogs mid 6th
I bet diving and sliding on turf sucks
Niu took a hit to the balls
Ow, that made me cringe
That was wild thing Ricky Vaughn stuff. Hit him in the back.
It's so gratifying when that happens to the other team
They gave us a gift. Let's break this open.
Second baseman looks like a fly with those huge sunglasses on.
Quote from: Barton Fink on May 31, 2026, 01:51 PMThey gave us a gift. Let's break this open.
Literally the only way we reach base and score this year is due to walks, HBPs, and errors.
Jeebus
Safe, but will be called out
Can't overturn that.
I think heal is on the bag but no way to know for sure.
Quote from: BEvERage on May 31, 2026, 01:53 PMSafe, but will be called out
Not enough to overturn.
Also important to note if he hits the front of the bag and not the middle he is safe.
If he hits the front of the bag he's safe.
What the fuck did I just watch a commercial for?
Mickey mouse clubhouse toddler techno dance remix? 😂
Bottom 6th
Gerety leads off. Goes down looking.
Brinker up next. Homers over the batter's eye. 4-2 Hogs.
Ashettino up next. Walks.
Criscola up next. Goes down swinging. 2 down.
Tarantino up next. Hits a grounder to Pompey who misplays it. Runners at 1st and 2nd.
Digiornio up. Singles to LCF, run scores. 4-3 Hogs. Runners at 1st and 2nd.
Pitching change. Eaves in to pitch.
Bentley up. Singles to the left side, run scores. 4-4.
Harmony up next. Grounds out to Eaves.
4-4 after 6.
Just give up. There's no hope
Up 4-1, why coil? Why not use him tonight?
Quote from: Cornhogio on May 31, 2026, 01:55 PMIf he hits the front of the bag he's safe.
I hear that's important to note.
Quote from: BASS on May 31, 2026, 01:55 PMWhat the fuck did I just watch a commercial for?
Mickey mouse clubhouse toddler techno dance remix? 😂
I like the one where the woman doing the news for some news source, turns and is in 8" spike heels.
Challenging wank.
Where has our power gone this postseason?
We've hit 1 homer in the tournament and it was Robinett's miracle homer.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 31, 2026, 01:41 PMSee where this guy is looking as he swings? Yeah, we should do that.
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Get out of here with your antiquated thinking.
It's all about exit velo and launch angle. Watching the ball to the bat is for pussies.
By the way, I just put Jobu back in the box and put him away. Maybe I should get him back out.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on May 31, 2026, 02:01 PMGet out of here with your antiquated thinking.
It's all about exit velo and launch angle. Watching the ball to the bat is for pussies.
If you're waiting until AFTER contact to strike your bat-flip pose, you're already too late for the cameras.
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 31, 2026, 02:02 PMIf you're waiting until AFTER contact to strike your bat-flip pose, you're already too late for the cameras.
You are your bat speed.
Selfish baseball is good baseball.
That building sitting on the right field line reminds me of the Road Hole at St. Andrews.
Defense!
Just give them the game.
Why is it that when we commit a 2 out error we seem to ALWAYS allow a run the very next AB?
We don't just make mistakes, we allow them to be crippling.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 31, 2026, 02:06 PMThat building sitting on the right field line reminds me of the Road Hole at St. Andrews.
Good comparison.
It's not as intrusive as this ridiculousness, though. One hole out of 18 and really not in play for the pros any longer.
I guess baseball is such an afterthought at Kansas that somebody decided to just squeeze in a field in the middle of a summer camp.
What is this bullshit swinging at the first pitch? They're cheating!!
Fitting...an error starts our downfall.
We can make any game entertaining.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on May 31, 2026, 02:13 PMWhat is this bullshit swinging at the first pitch? They're cheating!!
Just like blitzing on first down.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on May 31, 2026, 02:13 PMWhat is this bullshit swinging at the first pitch? They're cheating!!
Hunter should send a sharply worded tweet letter.
Top 7th.
Kozeal grounds one off the 1st baseman. Runner at 1st.
Helfrick up next. Flies out to CF.
Stewart up next. Goes down looking on a horrible call.
Souza up next. Watches a hanging curve for strike 1. Blasts one over the LCF fence!! 6-4 Hogs.
Niu up next. Singles to left in the first pitch (what???)
Robinett up next. Niu steals 2nd. BLASTS A NO DOUBTER OVER THE RF FENCE. WHAT IS HAPPENING?? 8-4 Hogs
Pompey up next. Gets drilled. Runner on 1st.
Turner up next. Pompey steals 2nd and beats the throw but overslides the bag and gets tagged out.
8-4 to the stretch
Such putrid fundamentals. Late game, you've got to have at worst a productive out there.
This is a poorly coached team.
We strikeout way too much
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 31, 2026, 02:14 PMFitting...an error starts our downfall.
The more I watch this team the more I hate this team
Quote from: Hogfan58 on May 31, 2026, 02:21 PMThe more I watch this team the more I hate this team
This has been one of my least favorite Hog baseball teams to ever watch.
Finally Souza!
Boom!
Souza hit that one all the way into the plastic shitters
He hit it to the shitter!
Such a beautiful stadium.
Quote from: HOGSRUNWILD on May 31, 2026, 02:20 PMThis is a poorly coached team.
Quote from: BASS on May 31, 2026, 02:20 PMWe strikeout way too much
Quote from: Hogfan58 on May 31, 2026, 02:21 PMThe more I watch this team the more I hate this team
Quote from: Feral on May 31, 2026, 02:21 PMThis has been one of my least favorite Hog baseball teams to ever watch.
Well done!
Holy shit they have porta potties for the bathrooms.
Cousin Eddie would be fucking proud
Quote from: BASS on May 31, 2026, 02:23 PMHoly shit they have porta potties for the bathrooms.
Cousin Eddie would be fucking proud
I bet the smell out there is wonderful.
Quote from: BASS on May 31, 2026, 02:23 PMHoly shit they have porta potties for the bathrooms.
Cousin Eddie would be fucking proud
"Here I sit,
all broken hearted.
Tried to hit,
and I don't know how to rhyme."
- Ruiz
And people make fun of Arkansas for being Podunk redneck trash
Cousin Eddie did live in Kansas.
Maybe he finally got that management job, in construction.
Who is this guy!?
Your my boy Nuke!
Didn't have "Souza and Robinett get our runs" on the bingo card.
That settles it, God wants us to win
Where has this Robinett been all year?
Somebody woke up Robinette?
Quote from: Barton Fink on May 31, 2026, 02:25 PMWho is this guy!?
That's a young Tim Robbins, aka Nuke Laloosh
Who lit a fire under Robinette's ass?
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 31, 2026, 02:26 PMWhere has this Robinett been all year?
No kidding.
He's been a ground ball merchant all year who's barely been able to get it out of the infield.
Has he gotten a BALCO package or something?
Maybe Robinett (one E, put some respeck on his nae) should be cleanup instead of Stewart.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on May 31, 2026, 02:25 PMThat settles it, God wants us to win
Don't kid yourself, God hates the Arkansas Razorbacks. He's setting us up for bigger heartbreak later.
So yeah, you're right, he wants us to win this one.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on May 31, 2026, 02:27 PMMaybe Robinett (one E, put some respeck on his nae) should be cleanup instead of Stewart.
Does he have any eligibility left? He should transfer to Kansas and make this his home park.
Dave said Robinett has been hurt most of the year.
Stupid plastic field
Of course
Quote from: Cornhogio on May 31, 2026, 02:28 PMDave said Robinett has been hurt most of the year.
Then why play him? He really hasn't done much all year.
We will probably sit on this lead and let them catch up.
Thank God those new contact lenses finally came in for Robinette!
Bottom 7th
Musacchia leads off. Grounds out to short.
Gerety up next. Grounds out to Eaves. 2 away.
Brinker up next. Singles to RF.
Aschettino up next. Homers to LCF. 8-6 Hogs.
Criscola up next. Singles to RF.
Tarantino up next. Runner steals 2nd. Goes down swinging.
8-6 Hogs after 7
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 31, 2026, 02:31 PMWe will probably sit on this lead and let them catch up.
Was this post necessary?
Quote from: BASS on May 31, 2026, 02:28 PMDon't kid yourself, God hates the Arkansas Razorbacks. He's setting us up for bigger heartbreak later.
So yeah, you're right, he wants us to win this one.
Uh huh
Good grief.
We may have to unseal Wiggins for the next game if we get there.
Story of this Arkansas team — the 2 out walk, hit or error ultimately kills us.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 31, 2026, 01:03 PMRobinette with the gift.
Feels like God is setting us up.
The fact that He is using Robinette just shows he has multiple ways to get our hopes up.
The shift fails again
We refuse to make it easy for ourselves.
We're making this team look like GA the way their mashing vs our pitching
Both times with 2 outs.
11 hits so far for Northeastern.
Hobbs is stealing money from us this year.
Goddamn this team.
Quote from: Feral on May 31, 2026, 02:38 PM11 hits so far for Northeastern.
Hobbs is stealing money from us this year.
I don't think Hobbs has much to work with.
Whose fault is that? I don't know if it's him or Dave.
I find new ways to hate this team every game
Our pitching is mediocre at best.
Our fundamental defense is terrible. I miss Jalen Battle and Robert Moore Jr.
Watch DVH go to McElvain in the 8th
I look for them to tie it up and then walk it off in the 10th inning.
Quote from: Feral on May 31, 2026, 02:39 PMWatch DVH go to McElvain in the 8th
He did throw just 21 pitches on Friday night.
We need a complete roster overhaul
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 31, 2026, 02:39 PMI don't think Hobbs has much to work with.
Whose fault is that? I don't know if it's him or Dave.
It's both of their faults that we got zero starters and basically no pitching out of the portal save for McElvain.
They insanely thought they were good with a rotation that features Gaeckle and Fisher.
Hey guys! We're really competitive against this...whatever the fucking conference they are from team!
I'm afraid something is going to happen in right field and I'm not going to see it.IMG_5407.jpeg
Top 8th
Turner leads off. Walks.
Pitching change - McSweeney (WHP) in to pitch for NU.
Ruiz up next. Sacrifices, Turner moves to 2nd. 1 out.
Kozeal up next. Gets hit. Runners at 1st and 2nd.
Helfrick up next. Hits into a fucking double play. Helfrick continues to suck ass with runners on base.
8-6 Hogs mid 8th
Trying to kill our best hitter.
Jeebus Helfrick
That was shitastic helfrick
Helfrick is in a horrible slump.
Announcer jinxed the hell out of that.
No way I'd draft him in the first.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 31, 2026, 02:52 PMHelfrick is in a horrible slump.
He's fallen off a cliff the back half of the year.
The stats they flashed on him and Kozeal with RISP are night and day. Kozeal was .427 with RISP, Helfrick is .245.
Bottom 8th
DiGiorgio leads off. Grounds out to Souza.
Bentley up next. Gets plunked.
Harmony up next. Grounds into a 4-6 fielder's choice. 2 away.
Musacchia up next. Goes down swinging.
8-6 Hogs to the 9th
Really poor play in the clutch.
Quote from: rzrbkfan69 on May 31, 2026, 09:21 AMAgree. Georgia Tech would murder us in Atlanta.
Don't discount my ability as a jinx.
What's the record for combined HBP in a game?
Calling it right now - we'll see McElvain in the 8th
Quote from: Feral on May 31, 2026, 02:57 PMCalling it right now - we'll see McElvain in the 8th
There may not be any choice. We can't save him for a game we don't have.
Quote from: Feral on May 31, 2026, 02:57 PMCalling it right now - we'll see McElvain in the 8th
8th or 9th?
Eaves reminds me of Cousin Virgil from The Andy Griffith Show.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on May 31, 2026, 02:58 PMThere may not be any choice. We can't save him for a game we don't have.
True. Just hate having to burn arms because we can't put a team away.
Let's get an insurance run or 2 here.
Who'm I kidding, we know that zero drops will be pissed.
Top of the 9th
Stewart leads off. Blasts a homer to RF!! 9-6 Hogs.
Souza up next. Flies out to RCF.
Niu up next. Goes down swinging.
Robinett up next. BLASTS ONE OVER THE BATTER'S EYE WTF IS HAPPENING??????? 10-6 Hogs
Pompey up next. Run the count full. Goes down swinging.
10–6 Hogs to the bottom of the 9th
Boom!
Stewart?!?!?!
Do they call that shithole "The Back Yard" because that's where the KS shitters are? The outhouses?
Quote from: Feral on May 31, 2026, 03:03 PMLet's get an insurance run or 2 here. Who'm I kidding, we know that zero drops will be pissed.
Look at this moron
Who woulda thunk that Souza, Robinett, and Stewart would be our hitters today?
Yeah, that's a pretty big difference. Now we can use Dossett but break McElvain glass in case of emergency.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 31, 2026, 03:07 PMWho woulda thunk that Souza, Robinett, and Stewart would be our hitters today?
The odds for the whole lot are pretty even, currently.
Jesus Christ
We're about to use up all our runs for the day
Nuke!
Nuke!
lol boom
This team will ride Robinette to Omaha!!!
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 31, 2026, 03:12 PMWe're about to use up all our runs for the day
No shit. If we win this, we won't score in the next.
Piss test Robinett.
Fucking Heston Kjerstad this weekend
I don't watch many games - where would we be without this big first baseman?
Move him to cleanup!
Bottom 9th
Gerety leads off. Grounds one off Eaves glove. Runners on 1st.
Brinker up next. Goes down swinging. 1 away.
Ashettino up next. He's killed us today. Gerety takes 2nd. Walks. Runners at 1st and 2nd.
Criscola up next. Grounds into a fielder's choice at 1st. Runners at the corners, 2 outs.
Fosberg in to PH for Tarantino. Count runs full. Doubles, 2 runs score. 10-8 Hogs.
DiGiorgio bats. Singles to LF, run scores. 10-9 Hogs.
Eaves is done. Cooper Dossett in to pitch.
Bentley up next. Tying run is at 1st. Walks. Winning run is on 1st.
Harmony is up. Flies out to LF.
10-9 Hogs F
Robinette is juicing. :D
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 31, 2026, 03:14 PMMove him to cleanup!
You called it before.
One HR in his first 50 games played and then three in the next two.
Robinette gonna play his way into some independent professional league baseball.
Hit the next batter and give up a game-tying grand slam? Or is karma going to be kind to us?
That did not look good.
They send up a guy batting .185 for their last chance? ouch
Quote from: egregious on May 31, 2026, 03:26 PMThey send up a guy batting .185 for their last chance? ouch
Yes. :chad
And it begins.
I will STFU now
Our pitching staff could put Mario Mendoza in the Hall of Fame.
Oh God I thought he hit him
Again all with 2 outs.
We love to make things difficult.
Break the glass!
That's a lonely walk to the dugout.
I really thought Eaves could close it out.
They should have walk of shamed him on the way out.
Quote from: egregious on May 31, 2026, 03:26 PMThey send up a guy batting .185 for their last chance? ouch
You son of a bitch.
Quote from: RazorB on May 31, 2026, 03:31 PMThat's a lonely walk to the dugout.
Everyone else...
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Never thought I'd miss Kole Ramage.
Walk-off homer incoming.
I don't get it...
Gift
Ump gave us a free one
I haven't pitched a baseball in awhile, but I don't remember hitting the strike zone in general being that difficult.
Ump gifts you one and that's the only one you get.
Smh.
Just hit a homer and end this shit season
I'm tired of this fucking movie.
Decreamer last night and Cooper today.
I just don't get it.
1-2 count. Means they are about to hit a double.
Never in doubt...
Prolonged death
Shouldn't feel lucky to get away with a win against Northeastern...
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on May 31, 2026, 03:37 PMNever in doubt...
Had it in the bag from the first pitch.
Get ya gatorade and fruit snacks boys. See you at 5pm
Easy win!
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 31, 2026, 03:37 PMShouldn't feel lucky to get away with a win against Northeastern...
They are one of the 64 best teams in the country.
That's a winner!
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 31, 2026, 03:38 PMThey are one of the 64 best teams in the country.
They're very well coached and played with nothing to lose.
Just prolonged the agony. No way we beat Kansas twice. We had better rest quickly,
and that guy used the whole season setting up that.185 average to sandbag us
Quote from: egregious on May 31, 2026, 03:41 PMand that guy used the whole season setting up that.185 average to sandbag us
Kind of what Robinett did.
McElvain starting game 2?
Quote from: Pig Benis on May 31, 2026, 03:53 PMMcElvain starting game 2?
My guess is Fisher but who knows.
Teevee or the app?
This is where we turn on the jets and just throttle Kansas tonight.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on May 31, 2026, 04:05 PMThis is where we turn on the jets and just throttle Kansas tonight.
We had better. We have proven time and again that we can't hold a lead without making it interesting.
This hour between games is probably going to be the best hour of Robinette's collegiate life to date.
Looks like ESPN2 at 5:00
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 31, 2026, 03:41 PMJust prolonged the agony. No way we beat Kansas twice. We had better rest quickly,
We won't win two more games this month.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on May 31, 2026, 04:14 PMThis hour between games is probably going to be the best hour of Robinette's collegiate life to date.
Are coeds involved?
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 31, 2026, 04:22 PMAre coeds involved?
Shirley there are some there. He's from the boot heel so I doubt he's that picky.
Even if we come out hitting, I don't have much faith in our pitching.
DVH starting McElvain seems like a panic move. I don't like putting guys who have been successful in one role in an unfamiliar role in a must-win situation. How did starting Kopps work out?
Quote from: Cardiac Hog on May 31, 2026, 04:50 PMDVH starting McElvain seems like a panic move. I don't like putting guys who have been successful in one role in an unfamiliar role in a must-win situation. How did starting Kopps work out?
Started out great until Dave pushed him to the 9h and 200 pitches.
Hopefully The Stache gets more run support than KK
Starting a reliever? And walks the leadoff hitter. SMH.
DVH has no feel on how to work a staff. Deer in headlights.
So if starting McElvain doesn't work out, then what?
I assumed it was McElvain and then Gaeckle after a couple.
Souza...smh
Kansas with a stinky French guy starting. Probably smells like cheese.
Who else would you start? Fisher has not been good.
Willie Mays Ruiz...drop down and give me 20.
Helfrick sending another one to the shitters
Ok
Boom!
Helfrick!
We're going to Omaha
This guy seems very hittable.
Once again...nobody near third because of the shift. Bunt to third.
Throw fucking strikes!
Throw strikes dammit!!
Jesus H
There's Radio again with his batting helmet on
Bullet dodged
Wow
Bullet dodged.
We don't turn many DPs. More less 1-4-3 DPs.
Quote from: BEvERage on May 31, 2026, 05:33 PMThere's Radio again with his batting helmet on
Perfect! I couldn't think of anything other than Franks and Beans.
Let's run through these pitchers
Quote from: Cornhogio on May 31, 2026, 05:10 PMI assumed it was McElvain and then Gaeckle after a couple.
Wouldn't we want Gaeckle to start tomorrow?
I mean, we can't count on being there, but that was my assumption.
It's really refreshing to see a guy swing with more control and still make solid contact for a base hit.
I know I'm old-fashioned too.
Every close call at first has gone against us in this regional.
Fucking incoming.
I do think he was out.
I thought he was easily safe. It does seem like every single review is "Arkansas loses."
He looked out. It looked like he dragged his toes and barely stayed on long enough.
RISP can't piss this away
But we're probably going to
Edit: maybe not !
First baseman thought that was 3
Pompey is my choice for guy I'm most ready to see leave.
Big hit!
Ruiz, that was gorgeous!
Hello, Optimism
Safe!
Who is this team I am watching?
Frick yeah!
Kozeal should be on second though.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on May 31, 2026, 05:58 PMKozeal should be on second though.
I wondered about the camera angle, why does it look like he is on first?
Turns out he was. Maybe his knee is actually hurt from Game 1. He definitely turned a double into a single.
Like nobody expecting the Spanish Inquisition, when you get an 0-2 count, throw a fastball down the middle on the next pitch. They won't be expecting it. Don't run it full.
Stewart misses that.
They are making McElvain throw a lot of pitches. Or maybe he's doing it to himself.
Mac has been off. Living a privileged life but this will be it for him.
Still 3 innings if he can get out scoreless would be amazing considering his stuff.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 31, 2026, 06:02 PMI wondered about the camera angle, why does it look like he is on first?
Turns out he was. Maybe his knee is actually hurt from Game 1. He definitely turned a double into a single.
I think he was admiring his handiwork.
I wouldn't say McElvain is cruising but he's getting the job done. DVH will probably try to squeeze another innning out of him. On a side note, those Kansas uniforms are hideous.
Is their pitcher farting before he goes into the stretch?
Souza can fly.
Quote from: Corn Pop on May 31, 2026, 06:09 PMI wouldn't say McElvain is cruising but he's getting the job done. DVH will probably try to squeeze another innning out of him. On a side note, those Kansas uniforms are hideous.
Pastel blue like Old Piss.
Weird toss to 2nd by their 2nd baseman that ground ball by Souza.
That was a textbook GIDP ball and he just lackadaisically tossed it to the SS and allowed Souza to beat it out. Should've been a 4-6-3 DP.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 31, 2026, 05:47 PMWouldn't we want Gaeckle to start tomorrow?
I mean, we can't count on being there, but that was my assumption.
Could be. I was hoping Dave would finally recognize Gabe isn't a starter.
Yeah, helluva effort by Souza to beat that out. I didn't think he had a chance.
Man that ball dies in RF
Quote from: Barton Fink on May 31, 2026, 06:22 PMMan that ball dies in RF
They have some kind of death ray in that building in right.
Pull him!
I refuse to get my hopes up
How many times is Souza going to fuck up?
Once again we let an opponent absolutely capitalize on a fuckup in the field.
Damnit you waited too long, can't you see he's toast?! Pull him!
Should have pulled him after 3. For sure after the homer and Souzas fumbles for the single.
Cost us a run.
Quote from: Corn Pop on May 31, 2026, 06:33 PMDamnit you waited too long, can't you see he's toast?! Pull him!
DVH continues to have zero feel for when to make a pitching change.
Oh great...Gibler
Quote from: HOGSRUNWILD on May 31, 2026, 06:31 PMI refuse to get my hopes up
We're gonna F it up. Its already started.
I can't watch this. I know how it ends.
DVH puckers at the slightest adversity and the team follows. Rinse and repeat
The fact that this is the staff DVH and Hobbs decided to come into the season with is unconscionable.
We play scared and DVH coaches scared.
We can never close the deal. Always with the suspense and drama. Other teams would just keep killing you after they have their foot on your neck.
Gibler was such a horrible move by DVH
OMG
Of course
There it is
Let's just end the season.
Do we have any pitchers that don't go in looking like they just hope the throw goes over the plate? Dietz, and....?
Fuck this team.
Do we not have any pitcher with an out pitch (besides Dietz)? We give up more 2 strike hits than is humanly possible.
Remember the 5 Fundamental Forces of the Universe:
1. Gravity
2. Electromagnetism
3. Strong Nuclear Force
4. Weak Nuclear Force
5. Arkansas Fucking Sucks.
Quote from: Cornhogio on May 31, 2026, 06:38 PMWe play scared and DVH coaches scared.
What exactly has DVH done that reflects coaching "scared."?
Gotta scratch here
I said earlier that I had no faith in our pitching. Boy was I right,
No worries, we'll get it back here
Quote from: jdcatty on May 31, 2026, 06:43 PMWhat exactly has DVH done that reflects coaching "scared."?
Not sure if serious. He's been deer in headlights forever.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 31, 2026, 06:40 PMLet's just end the season.
I'm with you.
I'm so tired of watching these slapdicks. This season hasn't been much fun, and this team has been a chore to watch at the plate, in the field, and on the mound.
Just end it today.
We're going to come out and press like a MF and hit a bunch of pop ups and grounders.
EDIT: first batter pops up.
EDIT: second batter grounds out.
EDIT: third batter skies a pop up.
We've seen this movie so many times.
We will go three up, three down.
Quote from: Boarat on May 31, 2026, 06:45 PMNot sure if serious. He's been deer in headlights forever.
Just like you've been an idiot forever?
Quote from: jdcatty on May 31, 2026, 06:43 PMWhat exactly has DVH done that reflects coaching "scared."?
Always just that little bit off on pitching changes. Tolerates this fucking nibbling mentality from the entire pitching staff. Hitters are not aggressive. No adapting to the other team's pitching style. So many games this year and over the past years where we have these "why did you do that" situations.
I know we all hate the pitching staff, but...
How much of the blame goes to how Helfrick calls the game?
Hobbs is stealing money from this program.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 31, 2026, 06:53 PMI know we all hate the pitching staff, but...
How much of the blame goes to how Helfrick calls the game?
It predates Helfrick by years.
Quote from: Feral on May 31, 2026, 06:54 PMIt predates Helfrick by years.
Not like this season. I can't remember a season where ALL of our pitchers were so hittable.
Quote from: Boarat on May 31, 2026, 06:45 PMNot sure if serious. He's been deer in headlights forever.
The guy who has the winningest program over the last decade in the most challenging league is a deer in headlights?
You don't like the guy. that's fine but to question him as a coach makes you look like an idiot.
Quote from: Feral on May 31, 2026, 06:54 PMIt predates Helfrick by years.
It does, but considering his approach as a batter, I'd at least pause to think there could be a point there.
It doesn't matter if we win this regional. GT will cut our heads off and have sex with our skulls.
Quote from: Cornhogio on May 31, 2026, 06:50 PMAlways just that little bit off on pitching changes. Tolerates this fucking nibbling mentality from the entire pitching staff. Hitters are not aggressive. No adapting to the other team's pitching style. So many games this year and over the past years where we have these "why did you do that" situations.
1. Nibbling? You think he's telling them to throw balls?
2. Off on pitching changes? I thought he was brave to leave Mcelvain in as long as he did. Turns out he was wrong. But not scared.
3. Adapt to the other team's pitching style? WTF does that mean? He's not batting.
I honestly don't know what you are talking about.
Just keep trying lefties until there's one who can find the zone?
Quote from: HOGSRUNWILD on May 31, 2026, 06:37 PMDVH puckers at the slightest adversity and the team follows. Rinse and repeat
Yep
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on May 31, 2026, 06:59 PMJust keep trying lefties until there's one who can find the zone?
Seems to be the pattern.
Quote from: jdcatty on May 31, 2026, 06:49 PMJust like you've been an idiot forever?
Yeah, that's it! Just say you don't know ball and move on.
Unreal
Fuck the baseball gods.
We're toast. There's no one on this team that I really care about seeing again next season.
Quote from: Barton Fink on May 31, 2026, 06:57 PMThe guy who has the winningest program over the last decade in the most challenging league is a deer in headlights?
You don't like the guy. that's fine but to question him as a coach makes you look like an idiot.
Yes. Absolute deer in headlights. We've been one or two in baseball resources in the entire country for over a decade. This is not good enough.
Season ending....hopefully.
Sure miss our infielders of a few years ago.
Christ.
Just pack it up now.
We could honestly get run ruled in this game.
Quote from: Boarat on May 31, 2026, 07:02 PMYes. Absolute deer in headlights. We've been one or two in baseball resources in the entire country for over a decade. This is not good enough.
You're an idiot.
Dont worry..we won't piss a drop the rest of the game.
Quote from: jdcatty on May 31, 2026, 06:59 PM1. Nibbling? You think he's telling them to throw balls?
2. Off on pitching changes? I thought he was brave to leave Mcelvain in as long as he did. Turns out he was wrong. But not scared.
3. Adapt to the other team's pitching style? WTF does that mean? He's not batting.
I honestly don't know what you are talking about.
👍
Routine DP ball and we can't ever seem to do it.
I don't want any more Hawaiians on the team. Souza ruined it.
Quote from: Barton Fink on May 31, 2026, 07:04 PMYou're an idiot.
Nice rebuttal you midget fuck. Number one or two in resources allocated for baseball for over a decade. Is this like when you said we were going to be a great defensive team in basketball? This is not good enough.
Whatever happened to catching a fly ball with both hands? Our fielders worry me.
Quote from: Boarat on May 31, 2026, 07:06 PMNice rebuttal you midget fuck. Number one or two in resources allocated for baseball for over a decade. Is this like when you said we were going to be a great defensive team in basketball? This is not good enough.
You're an idiot.
Also, no one in the history of this board (or the old one) has had more bad takes than you. You're notorious for it. The fact you continue to do it and don't realize that you should probably shut up proves.... you're an idiot.
Can't we have just one thread on this board without this shit?
Quote from: Barton Fink on May 31, 2026, 07:07 PMYou're an idiot.
This guy said Acuff was an elite on ball defender. Smh. Number one or two in baseball resources for over a decade and no hardware.
Yep. Here we go with every guy trying to hit a bases empty grand slam.
Quote from: Boarat on May 31, 2026, 07:09 PMThis guy said Acuff was an elite on ball defender. Smh. Number one or two in baseball resources for over a decade and no hardware.
Dude...go douche up threads in the politics forum. Your schtick isn't welcome here.
Quote from: Boarat on May 31, 2026, 07:09 PMThis guy said Acuff was an elite on ball defender. Smh. Number one or two in baseball resources for over a decade and no hardware.
Find where I said that. You're an idiot.
Robinett's success went to his head.
Full upward launch there.
I'm guessing Thompson ordered him to try in that timeout.
Quote from: Boarat on May 31, 2026, 07:02 PMYes. Absolute deer in headlights. We've been one or two in baseball resources in the entire country for over a decade. This is not good enough.
I can't remember the last time I saw you in a baseball game thread. Weird.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 31, 2026, 07:13 PMI can't remember the last time I saw you in a baseball game thread. Weird.
He's like a roach that comes out when the lights come on.
Let's tie it right here.
Turner needs to do something. Pompey surely won't.
That's how a second baseman is supposed to play. Fuck.
How weak. We can't get one out of the infield now without it being a sky high fly ball.
They have a good enough team to not let a mental error hurt them.
We weren't going to win tomorrow any way. Might as well get it over with.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on May 31, 2026, 07:15 PMTurner needs to do something. Pompey surely won't.
There was a time we had guys like Charlie Welch buried on the bench.
Hopefully DVH is paying attention to the players who are much better than ours and tries to get them in the portal for next year.
Did that just happen?
Clown shoes. Slapdicks. We are the suckage. Maybe walk him next time.
God dammit.
FIVE errors today.
We are truly inventing new ways.
I, for one, will be glad when this season ends. Hopefully after the next three innings.
Shirley they didn't score that a hit. He said double.
I wish Northeastern had beaten us. They would give Kansas a better game.
PSA St Mary's knocks out UCLA.
Please don't hit another batter with two strikes.
EDIT: Touché, Fisher. Wild pitch followed by a gopher. I didn't see it coming.
May be out of reach
Given up 11 straight. Impressive
All right I'm out. See you at football season. 👍👍
I don't know how much longer I can take it.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 31, 2026, 07:28 PMAll right I'm out. See you at football season. 👍👍
Not far behind
We have 1 pitcher. Maybe 2 regular hitters. And not many good fielders. You can't win that way. This is absolutely the worst team I have seen in the past 10 years.
Guess we all get to be Trojans for the rest of this post season
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 31, 2026, 07:28 PMAll right I'm out. See you at football season. 👍👍
Same.
Went for a walk with my wife when it was 6-5. Came back and saw it was 11-5.
Pour one out for this pathetic, godawful shitty mess of a season.
3rd time in 4 years we're bounced in a regional.
Glad for this one to be over.
Dave looked like he was about to explode going out to pull fisher.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 31, 2026, 07:30 PMWe have 1 pitcher. Maybe 2 regular hitters. And not many good fielders. You can't win that way. This is absolutely the worst team I have seen in the past 10 years.
It's definitely the worst defense we've ever had in the DVH era. By far. Probably the worst pitching staff as well.
On the hole this is also probably the worst lineup we've had since the shitty 2016 season.
Nobody left in the pen. I suspect Dave is trying to get us run ruled so this season will end.
Team just doesn't do anything well.
No idea who this kid is.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 31, 2026, 07:35 PMDave looked like he was about to explode going out to pull fisher.
He should look in the mirror.
He assembled this shitshow of a roster.
Lee, one pitch, one out. He says "Hey Fisher, it ain't that hard."
Someone on another board said they wished we'd see Wiggins tonight.
Someone responded well you may be Carson but not the one you're hoping for. 😂
Quote from: Feral on May 31, 2026, 07:36 PMIt's definitely the worst defense we've ever had in the DVH era. By far. Probably the worst pitching staff as well.
On the hole this is also probably the worst lineup we've had since the shitty 2016 season.
It's always shitty on the hole.
Quote from: Barton Fink on May 31, 2026, 07:36 PMTeam just doesn't do anything well.
Were you and I texting earlier?
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No but that fella knows what he's talking about. C:-)
Seems like we'll suck next season barring a portal miracle.
Our team didn't look very optimistic when they just scanned the bench
I feel like one of two things will happen as a result of this season / loss.
Either it drives DVH into retirement, or he goes full sicko and makes staff changes and sells out for bats and arms in the portal like he did after 2024.
Quote from: Barton Fink on May 31, 2026, 07:41 PMNo but that fella knows what he's talking about. C:-)
Thanks. I am the blue and honored to share a similar opinion about this team.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on May 31, 2026, 07:43 PMOur team didn't look very optimistic when they just scanned the bench
Another big difference. Kansas didn't seem down at all when it was 5-0.
We are going to have a massive overhaul in the off season. Have to.
Kozeal shouts what we're all thinking
Quote from: Boarat on May 31, 2026, 07:43 PMSeems like we'll suck next season barring a portal miracle.
Good. Then you won't bother tuning in or commenting.
See that's Helfrick's biggest weakness. He just cares too much, dammit.
Helfrick is doing all he can to keep us in it.
It begins!
Helfrick!
Well. It doesn't HAVE to be over.
Another blast by Helfrick keeps it in reach at 11-7.
Too much optimism creeping back up in here.
Now we see if our midweek guys can win the day
Here we come boys!!!
Kinda par for the curse with this team. It's always 1 guy that's hot.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 31, 2026, 07:51 PMToo much optimism creeping back up in here.
Just wait till the 8th!
Maybe Lee will throw the performance of a lifetime.
Have we had an OF assist all year?
Maybe not .
Quote from: Barton Fink on May 31, 2026, 07:55 PMHave we had an OF assist all year?
Do we have an OF who can throw it all the way back to the infield?
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 31, 2026, 07:58 PMDo we have an OF who can throw it all the way back to the infield?
Doesn't seem so.
OF can't cover ground. Field like shit. Can't throw. Can't hit.
Lee is throwing better than the more seasoned guys.
Who is this pitcher doing work?
We need to get a run here. Two would be optimal.
Awful swing
Ok, I didn't cream my jeans but I think it moved.
Great shift-buster by Robinett.
One more base hit...
No big heroics from Turner this time.
Swinging for the fence.
We may not score another run this season
That will do it. We had to have one run there.
Fucking Turner, what a waste of a roster spot.
Word of the day: microcosm.
That sequence was exactly our season.
That last swing by Pompey describes this team perfectly. Just fucking whaling when we need a base hit. Fuck!!!
Lee was pitching well. So let's replace him. Makes total sense.
Reposting what I put on another board.
I liked some of the one year portal guys from the 2023 and 2024 teams that didn't even make it out of a regional. I really did.
I liked Jared Wegner. I really liked Tavian Josenberger. I liked guys like Hudson White, Hunter Hollan, Mason Molina, and Jared Sprague-Lott.
I freaking really dislike Niu and Stewart and am glad to see them go, and I'll be glad to see Pompey portal out.
Quote from: HOGSRUNWILD on May 31, 2026, 08:12 PMFucking Turner, what a waste of a roster spot.
Has there been a worse freshman class under DVH?
Brumbaugh
Turner
Rutenbar
Peck
Brissey
Lee
Quote from: Feral on May 31, 2026, 08:15 PMReposting what I put on another board.
I liked some of the one year portal guys from the 2023 and 2024 teams that didn't even make it out of a regional. I really did.
I liked Jared Wegner. I really liked Tavian Josenberger. I liked guys like Hudson White, Hunter Hollan, Mason Molina, and Jared Sprague-Lott.
I freaking really dislike Niu and Stewart and am glad to see them go, and I'll be glad to see Pompey portal out.
Agree. We struck out outside of McElvain.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 31, 2026, 08:15 PMLee was pitching well. So let's replace him. Makes total sense.
Yeah. What the actual fuck?
Dossett was shitty last night too.
Can we hire Petrino as a motivational speaker?
Any idea on how much money Kansas spends on baseball?
DVH is just going to be one of those great coaches without a title. His best chance was 2018, but we had a Shaddy mistake that cost us the title. We will never be that close again until changes are made.
Here comes the dude doing his best Tre Richardson impression.
Osoria is a .238 hitter with 9 HR for the season.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on May 31, 2026, 08:18 PMYeah. What the actual fuck?
Dossett was shitty last night too.
Bases loaded. Lee couldn't have done worse...probably.
Quote from: Cardiac Hog on May 31, 2026, 08:16 PMHas there been a worse freshman class under DVH?
Brumbaugh
Turner
Rutenbar
Peck
Brissey
Lee
Woof.
Rutenbar is the best of the bunch and he fell off a cliff at the end of the year and doesn't really have a position.
Turner has been dining off of one miracle homer from the OM series.
Brumbaugh was a complete bust and had of the worst seasons we've had by a highly touted freshman. He's gone anyway.
Peck didn't do anything and probably won't amount to much.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 31, 2026, 08:18 PMDVH is just going to be one of those great coaches without a title. His best chance was 2018, but we had a Shaddy mistake that cost us the title. We will never be that close again until changes are made.
Mike Martin 2.0
I think I just saw Rick B warming up in the bullpen.
Shook
Fuck DeCreamer. Act like you have a set. Fucking going to walk or hit a run in.
Some of the shittiest people I've ever known were Jayhawk fans, despite having never lived in Kansas.
Makes sense.
Quote from: Barton Fink on May 31, 2026, 08:18 PMAgree. We struck out outside of McElvain.
And Ruiz. He's the lone offensive bright spot.
Other than those two this portal class busted hard.
JUST THROW A FUCKING STRIKE DOWN THE MIDDLE!!!!
Quote from: Feral on May 31, 2026, 08:25 PMAnd Ruiz. He's the lone offensive bright spot.
Other than those two this portal class busted hard.
On the fence on Ruiz.
Can't even hit the strike zone.
I don't want to ever see DeCremer again too.
Quote from: Barton Fink on May 31, 2026, 08:26 PMOn the fence on Ruiz.
Ruiz is really good, relative to the rest of the roster.
This staff makes Kole Ramage look like Nolan Ryan.
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 31, 2026, 08:25 PMSome of the shittiest people I've ever known were Jayhawk fans, despite having never lived in Kansas.
Makes sense.
All my family on my mom's side are from Wichita. Your observation is correct.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 31, 2026, 08:26 PMI don't want to ever see DeCremer again too.
Fucking Beaver!
Another tough outing for DeCremer. Didn't retire anybody, that awkward soft toss to first on the comebacker, then walked in a run.
DeCremer's "performance" in the regional.
20 pitches
6 strikes
4 BB
2 hits
1 ER
ZERO FUCKING OUTS RECORDED
Hit the fucking cutoff man!!!
Quote from: Zoso on May 31, 2026, 08:23 PMI think I just saw Rick B warming up in the bullpen.
Canaan Sandy wasn't available?
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on May 31, 2026, 08:30 PMDeCremer's "performance" in the regional.
20 pitches
6 strikes
4 BB
2 hits
1 ER
ZERO FUCKING OUTS RECORDED
But pulling Lee was the right move. Another DVH special.
That throw from the outfield was some kind of special.
Our chunky little bat boy is next in line to pitch.
Quote from: Cornhogio on May 31, 2026, 08:31 PMHit the fucking cutoff man!!!
Zero reason to throw that home.
We're going to get sent home by a team that just had a couple dozen fans behind home plate prematurely celebrate a 200-foot fly out to left field.
We score 4 here and I'll watch the 9th
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on May 31, 2026, 08:36 PMWe score 4 here and I'll watch the 9th
We could score 10 here and I wouldn't feel confident, since we'd have to send someone out to the mound.
Stewart! 448 ft. Cleared the scoreboard.
Hope I read about a win in the morning
Good grief Souza.
I'm out.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 31, 2026, 08:48 PMI am staying for the comedic effect.
Same.
And to see how many scrubs we'll trot out there.
DVH said in his game interview that they had been there since 9:30 this morning.(guess he was saying they were tired). My 10YO grandson sometimes plays 3 games in a day and is there all day and his team looks better than we do.
lol
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 31, 2026, 08:53 PMDVH said in his game interview that they had been there since 9:30 this morning.(guess he was saying they were tired). My 10YO grandson sometimes plays 3 games in a day and is there all day and his team looks better than we do.
Just wait til Heresyourcheck finds out about this.
I mean, there's no chance he's watching since we're losing.
Helfrick almost screwed that up. You chase him back but then throw behind him? Thats flirting with disaster.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on May 31, 2026, 08:59 PMHelfrick almost screwed that up. You chase him back but then throw behind him? Thats flirting with disaster.
Could have cost us the game!
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on May 31, 2026, 08:59 PMHelfrick almost screwed that up. You chase him back but then throw behind him? Thats flirting with disaster.
No, that was Molly Hatchet.
So tired of this John white hitting approach of swing at the pitch you wish they had thrown.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on May 31, 2026, 09:00 PMCould have cost us the game!
Just more stupidity.
A Pompey strikeout would be a fitting end to the season
Sigh...
Yes, that was exactly the punctuation this season deserved.
The horror......the horror.....
https://youtu.be/VKcAYMb5uk4
Go get Wes Johnson or Vitello.
Put us out of our misery.
Thanks for the memories DVH.
And it's over...good season.
Quote from: Cardiac Hog on May 31, 2026, 09:07 PMA Pompey strikeout would be a fitting end to the season
Dammit beat me to it.
Hopefully he portals before stepping on the bus home.
At least it wasn't as gutting as last year. 🫤
Go Trojans!
Quote from: Feral on May 31, 2026, 09:09 PMDammit beat me to it.
Hopefully he portals before stepping on the bus home.
They might enter the portal, but they might also find out their market value is vastly overestimated.
https://x.com/aidsapev/status/2061244884103594224?s=46&t=Z4r2QIiNNsZM5Lty4ufQXQ (https://x.com/aidsapev/status/2061244884103594224?s=46&t=Z4r2QIiNNsZM5Lty4ufQXQ)
I'm told My Canoe was the highest paid player on the team. We suck at talent evaluation.
Quote from: wmr on May 31, 2026, 09:12 PMI'm told My Canoe was the highest paid player on the team. We suck at talent evaluation.
Other than Kozeal, Helfrick, maybe Ruiz, and Dietz, the rest of this team was highly overrated.
Some of our portals looked all year like they were collecting a check and trying to put together individual numbers. Not team players. Niu, Stewart, and Pompey come to mind.
Quote from: wmr on May 31, 2026, 09:12 PMI'm told My Canoe was the highest paid player on the team. We suck at talent evaluation.
I thought it was Pompey.
Either way we'd have been better served flushing that money down the toilet after a Taco Bell dinner.
At least now we can put this nightmare to rest. We will probably all have flashbacks next year.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 31, 2026, 09:14 PMOther than Kozeal, Helfrick, maybe Ruiz, and Dietz, the rest of this team was highly overrated.
I'd argue Helfrick was vastly overrated as well. For a supposed top prospect he swings and misses a TON.
Kozeal and Dietz really carried this team. Offensively, though his toughness, and transitioning to shortstop when Brumbaugh busted hard.
Ruiz and McElvain were the only players worth a damn that we got out of the portal. 1 arm and 1 corner outfielder. Amazing.
Quote from: Feral on May 31, 2026, 09:15 PMI thought it was Pompey.
Either way we'd have been better served flushing that money down the toilet after a Taco Bell dinner.
Technically, that's what we did.
Quote from: wmr on May 31, 2026, 09:12 PMI'm told My Canoe was the highest paid player on the team. We suck at talent evaluation.
Wasn't he the one that fucked up 2 plays to centerfield the other night? Definitely not impressed.
Kozeal has been a great Hog. Kid can hit and was asked to play out of position the last two years. Never complained and did a serviceable job at both. Seems like a good kid too.
Well, on to Football.
Quote from: Barton Fink on May 31, 2026, 09:22 PMKozeal has been a great Hog. Kid can hit and was asked to play out of position the last two years. Never complained and did a serviceable job at both. Seems like a good kid too.
All of this.
I hope he comes back. He's been the heart of our team for 2 years now.
Helfrick, Gaeckle, the portal guys, they can go. Kozeal is the only guy who'd be a big loss.
Quote from: Feral on May 31, 2026, 09:24 PMAll of this.
I hope he comes back. He's been the heart of our team for 2 years now.
Helfrick, Gaeckle, the portal guys, they can go. Kozeal is the only guy who'd be a big loss.
Helfrick is gone. Don't care about any of our pitchers except Dietz, who is also gone. No one else. I hope Kozeal comes back, too. Great player.
Wow
https://x.com/stewhog/status/2061247466519900493?s=61&t=yqgft3mqzhJjVNQN1flX9A
Quote from: DrMongoose on May 31, 2026, 09:26 PMWow
https://x.com/stewhog/status/2061247466519900493?s=61&t=yqgft3mqzhJjVNQN1flX9A
I saw that also. We started out the year saying we had great pitching. Not so much.
Wiggins might have helped.
Quote from: jdcatty on May 31, 2026, 09:32 PMI saw that also. We started out the year saying we had great pitching. Not so much.
Wiggins might have helped.
Get an 0-2 count, run it full, and either walk or give up a hit. That describes our pitching this year. However, we got very few 0-2 counts.
Quote from: Son of Spam on May 31, 2026, 09:35 PMGet an 0-2 count, run it full, and either walk or give up a hit. That describes our pitching this year. However, we got very few 0-2 counts.
As the real estate folks are fond of saying,
Location, Location, Location.
We didn't have it.
Prediction: I think DVH announces he's retiring after next season.
This season seemed to wear him down, and he really didn't seem to like this team at all judging by his comments throughout the season.
Quote from: Feral on Jun 01, 2026, 09:07 AMPrediction: I think DVH announces he's retiring after next season.
If he does that, can we lock down Chris Curry now?
Quote from: arreferee on Jun 01, 2026, 10:25 AMIf he does that, can we lock down Chris Curry now?
Why would we do that when Tony Vitello is going to be job hunting in late October/early November?
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Jun 01, 2026, 10:28 AMWhy would we do that when Tony Vitello is going to be job hunting in late October/early November?
I think Vitello gets another year from SF unless he's absolutely miserable (which may be the case). Giants fans are pretty adamant that Posey was open about how this was a multi-year process.
What should happen is a redux of what happened with Norm and DVH where Norm announces his retirement before his last season and spends the year backchanneling to set up his successor. I'd prefer that successor to be TV, but I could see that being a problem given our fan and administration's penchant for maintaining this pious "we do things the right way" nonsense, and Vitello is completely different from DVH.
My list would be:
1. Vitello
2. Wes
3. Curry
I'm always skeptical hiring the hot mid major name. Especially when you would be replacing someone like DVH. Curry may be a solid coach but our program should target someone more proven than Curry.
I'd take Wes over TV every day of the week and twice on Sunday. But, both are good options given we need a proven winner who can build and sustain success (Wes may be light on the sustain at this point).
We probably hire UALR's coach based soley on this years run.
TV is the best talent evaluator in the country.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Jun 01, 2026, 11:23 AMI'd take Wes over TV every day of the week and twice on Sunday. But, both are good options given we need a proven winner who can build and sustain success (Wes may be light on the sustain at this point).
We probably hire UALR's coach based soley on this years run.
I've read elsewhere that Wes wouldn't be considered. Apparently burned some bridges.
I don't get why you'd prefer Wes to TV that strongly, but they're both damned good coaches. Wes will win one sooner than later...possibly this year. As long as Georgia keeps giving him enough money to churn his roster each year Wes will keep winning there. He's probably in the best spot for elite talent in the country.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Jun 01, 2026, 12:00 PMI've read elsewhere that Wes wouldn't be considered. Apparently burned some bridges.
I don't get why you'd prefer Wes to TV that strongly, but they're both damned good coaches. Wes will win one sooner than later...possibly this year. As long as Georgia keeps giving him enough money to churn his roster each year Wes will keep winning there. He's probably in the best spot for elite talent in the country.
It is definetly splitting hairs but I like a pitching coach first and Wes has shown he can put together a roster of good hitters. TV's teams have had good pitchers and hitters. Plus, he has a national championship. Truth is, on paper TV is probably the more logical choice.
I didn't know Wes left under bad circumstances. Because we are Arkansas, we won't get either so...
Quote from: BleedinRed on Jun 01, 2026, 12:05 PMIt is definetly splitting hairs but I like a pitching coach first and Wes has shown he can put together a roster of good hitters. TV's teams have had good pitchers and hitters. Plus, he has a national championship. Truth is, on paper TV is probably the more logical choice.
I didn't know Wes left under bad circumstances. Because we are Arkansas, we won't get either so...
I had never heard that before either. I don't know if it was leaving on bad terms or just his personality rubbing someone the wrong way. If that someone happened to be Yurachek then I'm all for hiring him.
Being too petty to consider Wes is peak Arkansas
Quote from: Feral on Jun 01, 2026, 09:07 AMPrediction: I think DVH announces he's retiring after next season.
This season seemed to wear him down, and he really didn't seem to like this team at all judging by his comments throughout the season.
His post game interview, it seemed like he knew we didn't have much. I don't think he really liked this team either. But, he coached them up and trotted them out there anyway. He hates the portal, but knows that is where you get mens. Hopefully, he gets some for next year.
DVH said before the season this was the best bullpen he's ever seen. So there's an extreme disconnect somewhere.
Quote from: Boarat on Jun 01, 2026, 12:37 PMDVH said before the season this was the best bullpen he's ever seen. So there's an extreme disconnect somewhere.
Easy mixup whenever our starters are striking out against them. Had to decide if he was seeing bad hitting or good pitching. Now we know it was bad hitting and bad pitching.
Quote from: Boarat on Jun 01, 2026, 12:37 PMDVH said before the season this was the best bullpen he's ever seen. So there's an extreme disconnect somewhere.
Best he's ever seen? When/where did he say that?
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Jun 01, 2026, 10:28 AMWhy would we do that when Tony Vitello is going to be job hunting in late October/early November?
I'm sure many completely disagree with me, but I don't want Vitello here even if he agrees to work for free.
Quote from: arreferee on Jun 01, 2026, 02:10 PMI'm sure many completely disagree with me, but I don't want Vitello here even if he agrees to work for free.
I legit can't understand this.
The guy is a winner, arguably the best recruiter and talent evaluator in the country (he built the team that nearly won the NC and went back to Omaha the next year), and turned a nothing baseball program into one of the top programs in the country.
He's got just 1 less SEC regular season title than DVH in a 3rd of the tenure, and he's got 1 more tournament title.
He's won more games since Covid than DVH and has a CWS title.
Quote from: Feral on Jun 01, 2026, 02:22 PMI legit can't understand this.
The guy is a winner, arguably the best recruiter and talent evaluator in the country (he built the team that nearly won the NC and went back to Omaha the next year), and turned a nothing baseball program into one of the top programs in the country.
He's got just 1 less SEC regular season title than DVH in a 3rd of the tenure, and he's got 1 more tournament title.
He's won more games since Covid than DVH and has a CWS title.
No doubt his resume is solid, but I don't want someone like him representing the UofA. When, literally, everyone hates you, it's probably you and not everyone else.
Quote from: arreferee on Jun 01, 2026, 02:25 PMNo doubt his resume is solid, but I don't want someone like him representing the UofA. When, literally, everyone hates you, it's probably you and not everyone else.
If he comes here and doesn't win a title, I agree with you.
If he comes here and does win I title, I disagree completely.
"If by whiskey" and all of that.
Quote from: arreferee on Jun 01, 2026, 02:25 PMNo doubt his resume is solid, but I don't want someone like him representing the UofA. When, literally, everyone hates you, it's probably you and not everyone else.
I respect your stance, but as long as the goal is winning we should put the best team possible on the field, which includes the head coach, with the obvious disqualifier that criminals and convicted cheaters (assuming the rules they broke are still in place) need not apply.
Quote from: arreferee on Jun 01, 2026, 02:25 PMNo doubt his resume is solid, but I don't want someone like him representing the UofA. When, literally, everyone hates you, it's probably you and not everyone else.
Everyone hated Bobby Petrino and we didn't seem to mind that.
And Vitello is widely respected in coaching circles. A lot of people see his antics for what they are - something to get his teams to play loose and balls out. Wes Johnson has basically copied his coaching approach to the letter at Georgia.
Quote from: Feral on Jun 01, 2026, 02:22 PMI legit can't understand this.
The guy is a winner, arguably the best recruiter and talent evaluator in the country (he built the team that nearly won the NC and went back to Omaha the next year), and turned a nothing baseball program into one of the top programs in the country.
He's got just 1 less SEC regular season title than DVH in a 3rd of the tenure, and he's got 1 more tournament title.
He's won more games since Covid than DVH and has a CWS title.
I change my mind. We should always hire a National Championship winning coach. If he tells us to fuck off then we go hard after Wes. No clue what we do after that but I have to believe we are blue blood enough to grab a top caliber coach.
#Integrity has yet to win a championship.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Jun 01, 2026, 02:30 PMIf he comes here and doesn't win a title, I agree with you.
If he comes here and does win I title, I disagree completely.
"If by whiskey" and all of that.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Jun 01, 2026, 02:38 PMI respect your stance, but as long as the goal is winning we should put the best team possible on the field, which includes the head coach, with the obvious disqualifier that criminals and convicted cheaters (assuming the rules they broke are still in place) need not apply.
Quote from: Feral on Jun 01, 2026, 02:49 PMEveryone hated Bobby Petrino and we didn't seem to mind that.
And Vitello is widely respected in coaching circles. A lot of people see his antics for what they are - something to get his teams to play loose and balls out. Wes Johnson has basically copied his coaching approach to the letter at Georgia.
I would like to see them win as much as the next guy, but I just don't like the "win at all costs" philosophy. I've seen it (sometimes from the inside) in football too much and I just don't like it. That's just my personal preference and I know it means jack squat to the folks who will be hiring the next coach.
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Quote from: Feral on Jun 01, 2026, 02:49 PMEveryone hated Bobby Petrino and we didn't seem to mind that.
And Vitello is widely respected in coaching circles. A lot of people see his antics for what they are - something to get his teams to play loose and balls out. Wes Johnson has basically copied his coaching approach to the letter at Georgia.
My exact thought. TV might be an asshole but he would be our asshole. The #1 HS catcher's mom wouldn't let her son talk to him. He won't end up going to college anyway IMO. I just thought it was funny his mom hated when he called him.
Quote from: arreferee on Jun 01, 2026, 04:12 PMI would like to see them win as much as the next guy, but I just don't like the "win at all costs" philosophy. I've seen it (sometimes from the inside) in football too much and I just don't like it. That's just my personal preference and I know it means jack squat to the folks who will be hiring the next coach.
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"Win at all costs" phylosophy.
I agree. But I don't know what that means in realtion to TV.
Can he come across as an arogant jerk? Sure. Does his team play with arogance. Yes. They win and winners tend to be Type A.
With that said, as far as I know, he hasn't done anything that compromissed what it means to win. He hasn't cheated. Hasn't been abusive or put the sport in a bad light. I simply don't know what he has done that tips the scales of the "win at all cost" phylosophy to the negative side.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Jun 01, 2026, 04:46 PM"Win at all costs" phylosophy.
I agree. But I don't know what that means in realtion to TV.
Can he come across as an arogant jerk? Sure. Does his team play with arogance. Yes. They win and winners tend to be Type A.
With that said, as far as I know, he hasn't done anything that compromissed what it means to win. He hasn't cheated. Hasn't been abusive or put the sport in a bad light. I simply don't know what he has done that tips the scales of the "win at all cost" phylosophy to the negative side.
Agree with all that.
Now that NIL is the norm across the collegiate landscape "winning at all costs" has taken on a much different meaning. These aren't kids anymore. They're paid professionals.
If you're not willing to spend on the best players AND the best coaching staffs you're behind the 8 ball and only hoping to catch lightning in a bottle to win a title.
If he's willing to come, bring TV to Fayetteville ASAP.
Quote from: arreferee on Jun 01, 2026, 02:10 PMI'm sure many completely disagree with me, but I don't want Vitello here even if he agrees to work for free.
Preach on, brother! I agree completely
I think the thing about TV is that he comes off as kind of a dick and his players seem like they take after that. I remember one Tenn player coming home in a game, sliding and reaching and touching the plate with his finger. Shit like that among others. But, being OUR dick may change attitudes about him.
Quote from: Feral on Jun 01, 2026, 02:49 PMEveryone hated Bobby Petrino and we didn't seem to mind that.
And Vitello is widely respected in coaching circles. A lot of people see his antics for what they are - something to get his teams to play loose and balls out. Wes Johnson has basically copied his coaching approach to the letter at Georgia.
See, I don't agree that everyone hated Bobby-- till he rode that damn motorcycle. Maybe the recipients of his dog-cussings hated him, including a few of his players. But everyone damn sure respected him.
Quote from: jdcatty on Jun 01, 2026, 06:28 PMSee, I don't agree that everyone hated Bobby-- till he rode that damn motorcycle. Maybe the recipients of his dog-cussings hated him, including a few of his players. But everyone damn sure respected him.
National media hated his guts. I wish they could've received his dog-cussings. He was certainly not respected by all.
Quote from: jdcatty on Jun 01, 2026, 05:49 PMPreach on, brother! I agree completely
Completely agree with what? Tell us why he should never be considered? As much as I like Aref, he did t expand on why other than he doesn't want to win at all costs. That is still undefined.
Quote from: jdcatty on Jun 01, 2026, 06:28 PMSee, I don't agree that everyone hated Bobby-- till he rode that damn motorcycle. Maybe the recipients of his dog-cussings hated him, including a few of his players. But everyone damn sure respected him.
Literally everyone hated Bobby. Louisville fans hated him. Falcon fans/organization hated him. Coaches hated him. Players families hated him. ESPN hated him.
If anyone likes Bobby but hates TV; well, I don't know how to calculate that in the adobes.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Jun 01, 2026, 06:55 PMCompletely agree with what? Tell us why he should never be considered? As much as I like Aref, he did t expand on why other than he doesn't want to win at all costs. That is still undefined.
I don't want Vitello. He's a smartass little prick who acted like a fool. No class at all.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Jun 01, 2026, 06:56 PMLiterally everyone hated Bobby. Louisville fans hated him. Falcon fans/organization hated him. Coaches hated him. Players families hated him. ESPN hated him.
If anyone likes Bobby but hates TV; well, I don't know how to calculate that in the adobes.
I just don't agree with that. I live down here with plenty of fans of other schools and all I ever heard about Bobby was what a great coach he was. They feared him, not hated him.
And oh yeah, Louisville hated him so much, they rehired him.
Fuck the Atlanta fans.
Quote from: jdcatty on Jun 01, 2026, 07:08 PMI just don't agree with that. I live down here with plenty of fans of other schools and all I ever heard about Bobby was what a great coach he was. They feared him, not hated him.
I live futher "down here" and that is exactly how I would describe everyone's thoughts about Vitello. They feared and hated him.
I get where you're coming from if you don't like him but I think the Petrino comp is accurate. Everyone hated his guts but would've traded their coach for him.
ETA: Much like Schloss. Raging cocksucker. Great coach.
Nm
When DVH goes, I'd take TV back as long as our players don't act like total tools.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Jun 01, 2026, 04:46 PM"Win at all costs" phylosophy.
I agree. But I don't know what that means in realtion to TV.
Can he come across as an arogant jerk? Sure. Does his team play with arogance. Yes. They win and winners tend to be Type A.
With that said, as far as I know, he hasn't done anything that compromissed what it means to win. He hasn't cheated. Hasn't been abusive or put the sport in a bad light. I simply don't know what he has done that tips the scales of the "win at all cost" phylosophy to the negative side.
Maybe "win at all costs" wasn't the right phrase to use. I don't want him here because of the way he acts and the reputation he puts on the teams he coaches. If he's a good coach, he can win without acting the way he does. The way a coach acts definitely rubs off on the players and they start acting the same way. I used to see it all the time in football. A team would have a coach who was respectful and calm and the players were the same way. That coach would retire and they would bring in a young hot head and the exact same players would turn into turds because their coach acted a fool all the time. I just don't want to see that here.
Quote from: arreferee on Jun 02, 2026, 09:05 AMMaybe "win at all costs" wasn't the right phrase to use. I don't want him here because of the way he acts and the reputation he puts on the teams he coaches. If he's a good coach, he can win without acting the way he does. The way a coach acts definitely rubs off on the players and they start acting the same way. I used to see it all the time in football. A team would have a coach who was respectful and calm and the players were the same way. That coach would retire and they would bring in a young hot head and the exact same players would turn into turds because their coach acted a fool all the time. I just don't want to see that here.
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Quote from: jdcatty on Jun 01, 2026, 06:28 PMSee, I don't agree that everyone hated Bobby-- till he rode that damn motorcycle. Maybe the recipients of his dog-cussings hated him, including a few of his players. But everyone damn sure respected him.
I don't know if everyone hated Petrino, but I know the coaches on his staff hated him...at least they acted like they hated him in scrimmages and during the game. They all dog-cussed each other and he would get some deathly looks from other coaches when he wasn't looking.
Quote from: Vito Porkleone on Jun 02, 2026, 08:57 AMWhen DVH goes, I'd take TV back as long as our players don't act like total tools.
See my post above. In my experience, the vast majority of players act like their coaches.
We will fuck around with DVH for a few more years, then he will annoint Hobbs or Thompson as his successor.
Wes Johnson will either turn UGA into a perennial power, or wind up at LSU.
Vitello will go to Ole Miss because they have an AD who is smart. They'll win 6-7 titles and we will, again, wonder what might have been if our athletic department ever made a correct decision, about anything, ever.
Embrace the horror of this slapdick athletic department.
Quote from: Vito Porkleone on Jun 02, 2026, 08:57 AMWhen DVH goes, I'd take TV back as long as our players don't act like total tools.
Yes, we want players who act stoic and never win anything.
The cocky players who win titles can go elsewhere.
(they already do)
Quote from: wmr on Jun 02, 2026, 11:53 AMWes Johnson will either turn UGA into a perennial power, or wind up at LSU.
Why would he wind up at LSU? They have Jay Johnson who has won two CWS titles in his first 5 years. He is a lifer there now.
Quote from: wmr on Jun 02, 2026, 11:53 AMVitello will go to Ole Miss because they have an AD who is smart. They'll win 6-7 titles and we will, again, wonder what might have been if our athletic department ever made a correct decision, about anything, ever.
This is more likely.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Jun 02, 2026, 11:58 AMWhy would he wind up at LSU? They have Jay Johnson who has won two CWS titles in his first 5 years. He is a lifer there now.
Okay, you're right. We won't hire him, though. I'm sure of that. He stays at UGA and wins titles there.
Same outcome for us.
People who pay attention to the sport knew Vitello would win a title. I was saying it years ago, because its obvious the impact he has had everywhere he's gone. It was obvious at TCU. It was obvious here. When he went to Tennessee, they had zero baseball tradition, a shitty stadium, and no fans. Didn't take him long to make them a contender.
Wes Johnson is similar, with less antics. His first season at UGA he had them in Supers. It was obvious that his trajectory was up and up. I saw it. Most of us did.
It seems like the people in charge of this athletic department don't even watch the sports they are in charge of stewarding.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Jun 02, 2026, 11:58 AMWhy would he wind up at LSU? They have Jay Johnson who has won two CWS titles in his first 5 years. He is a lifer there now.
And DOESN'T act like a total tool bag.
So there is still another way that works.
Quote from: wmr on Jun 02, 2026, 11:53 AMWe will fuck around with DVH for a few more years,
Are you advocating for firing DVH and hiring TV because TV is the better coach at this point?
(I am not baseball savvy enough to support or refute the position; I'm just trying to understand what you wish to happen.)
I don't want to fire DVH, but I am satisfied his moment has come and gone and that it mostly down hill from here. And unless he chooses to go out on his own, in true Arkansas fashion we'll keep him five years past his expiration date and watch the program crater.
Quote from: wmr on Jun 02, 2026, 12:01 PMIt seems like the people in charge of this athletic department don't even watch the sports they are in charge of stewarding
This is completely unfair to the administration. No amdinistration alive is firing a legendary coach who currently has a program that has won more games than anyone over the last 10 years and consistently makes the post season. Baring a complete colapse in the win column, DVH will leave on DVH's terms and that isn't the fault of the administration.
DVH should leave on DVH's terms just like Norm did.
He has built/expanded upon a very successful baseball program who has just not won the big one.
You don't run that guy out.
When he's done, we probably get Vitello or Johnson as guys with ties to the program who have had success. TV would take the job today I suspect as he seems already ready to quit in SF.
Quote from: Spiderham on Jun 02, 2026, 01:36 PMDVH should leave on DVH's terms just like Norm did.
He has built/expanded upon a very successful baseball program who has just not won the big one.
You don't run that guy out.
When he's done, we probably get Vitello or Johnson as guys with ties to the program who have had success. TV would take the job today I suspect as he seems already ready to quit in SF.
I don't think anyone is advocating pushing DVH out.
What I would advocate is a conversation(s) - if they aren't already happening - to understand where he stands, how many more years he has left, and his thoughts on a successor (and steer him in a different direction if he names guys like Hobbs, Nate or Wernes).
Norm did a great podcast interview with Bo a couple of years ago and talked about his end and the conversations he had with Frank. Frank talked him out of retirement after 2001 but had him start backchanneling with DVH. DVH said himself that Georgia offered him their job after the 2001 season but wanted to know if he'd leave for the Arkansas job when it came open. He said yes and they hired David Perno.
I assume (I know) that DVH and Hunter are in the same page in terms of years left. I don't know how they couldn't be given Dave's age.
Quote from: Spiderham on Jun 02, 2026, 01:36 PMDVH should leave on DVH's terms just like Norm did.
He has built/expanded upon a very successful baseball program who has just not won the big one.
You don't run that guy out.
When he's done, we probably get Vitello or Johnson as guys with ties to the program who have had success. TV would take the job today I suspect as he seems already ready to quit in SF.
TV wouldn't take the job today for what we're willing to pay him. I agree with everything else.
Incredibly bizarre that some would think TV or Wes are just shoe-ins to come here. Wes arguably has a better gig now. TV could go anywhere.
Quote from: FNG on Jun 02, 2026, 12:24 PMAre you advocating for firing DVH and hiring TV because TV is the better coach at this point?
(I am not baseball savvy enough to support or refute the position; I'm just trying to understand what you wish to happen.)
I believe wmr has been advocating for replacing DVH for quite a few years.
Tre Phelps and Wes both got tossed in their regional for being dicks. So, I guess we don't want Wes either?
This whole conversation is pointless. We will never pay what it would take to get TV, Wes, Schloss or any other proven, successful coach. It'll probably be NT.
Quote from: Boarat on Jun 02, 2026, 02:16 PMIncredibly bizarre that some would think TV or Wes are just shoe-ins to come here. Wes arguably has a better gig now. TV could go anywhere.
I don't think anyone thinks they are a shoe in. Speaking for myself, those are the first two guys I call.
Quote from: Mazeppa Pompazoidi on Jun 02, 2026, 02:38 PMThis whole conversation is pointless. We will never pay what it would take to get TV, Wes, Schloss or any other proven, successful coach. It'll probably be NT.
https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/top-15-highest-paid-college-baseball-coaches-for-2026/
Dave is paid more than Wes. Would we compete in a bidding war? No clue.
A little surprised Dave is $50K lower than Butch but who knows with the add ons.
I think TV was making $3mm at Tenn.
We will definetly have to step up to get a coach how has won a national championship but Wes is still maybe possible doable. That could change in a few weeks.
Holy shit there's a lot of "Do things the right way" bullshit in these last few pages. Who gives a flying fuck if TV is the biggest douche this side of John Calipari? He fucking WINS!
I don't give a fuck if some shitbag media people don't like him...I don't give a fuck if other coaches don't like him...and sure as shit don't give a fuck about other fans liking him.
You do realize that we've hired Bobby Petrino and John Calipari who are 2 of the most hated coaches EVER! (cue John Cheney) But again...they know how to WIN!
I'm guessing y'all were they same people hoping Barry Lunney Jr would get the job when we fired the chad because "He knows what it means to be a Razorback".
I'll take Vitello tomorrow.
THANK YOU AND GOODNIGHT!!!!!
Quote from: Zoso on Jun 02, 2026, 05:51 PMI'm guessing y'all were they same people hoping Barry Lunney Jr would get the job when we fired the chad because "He knows what it means to be a Razorback".
In fairness, anybody would have been better.
Fuck integrity. I'm not getting any younger and it'd be nice to see us win another title in a major sport. We've done nothing but "do it the right way" and "integrity" and where has that gotten us? Meanwhile assholes like Saban, TV, Hurley, etc. are winning titles.
I won't say fuck integrity. I will say there isn't anything in TV's past that would justify us not hiring him.
I've never had an issue with TV. People have issue with how he lets his kids behave. I'm an "act like you've been there" guy, but if having kids act like his players have gets us a title, he can borrow my pimp jacket.
i would have taken Diego Pavia over Taylen Green just because the douchebag was a winner. He just found a way to win most of the time. Taylen is a much nicer, Christian young man but I'm really not interested in my QB's church going history. I need him to read coverage, make a play and get the ball out of his damn hands on time rather than taking another soul crushing sack at a critical moment.
Sorry, just got carried away reliving the past two football seasons.
Just win baby! Do it the right way if you can but just win.
DVH has won at a high level.
When he hangs it up, find me another DVH that can win consistently and get over the hump for a national title.
I don't think the coach and AD talk much, if at all.
I'll add, and I may be in the small camp on this, but DVH deserves to go out how and when he wants. I hope he gets another shot at a title and comes through. He deserves it.
https://www.bestofarkansassports.com/arkansas-baseball-tony-vitello-van-horn-going-route-way-things-are-done/
For years, Dave Van Horn was believed to have represented himself when it came to contract negotiations, just as John Calipari does. However, last offseason he hired Jimmy Sexton as his agent, according to multiple Best of Arkansas Sports sources.
How do we feel about this?
He gots to go!
Sorry, DVH, but Jimmy Sexton is teh debil.
Quote from: Mazeppa Pompazoidi on Jun 02, 2026, 02:23 PMI believe wmr has been advocating for replacing DVH for quite a few years.
The OG darksider. I was #2 not long after him.
Even so, I still agree with what BF said quoted below. He's earned the right to go out on his own. It just needs to happen soon...
Quote from: Barton Fink on Jun 02, 2026, 08:43 PMI'll add, and I may be in the small camp on this, but DVH deserves to go out how and when he wants. I hope he gets another shot at a title and comes through. He deserves it.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Jun 02, 2026, 08:47 PMhttps://www.bestofarkansassports.com/arkansas-baseball-tony-vitello-van-horn-going-route-way-things-are-done/
For years, Dave Van Horn was believed to have represented himself when it came to contract negotiations, just as John Calipari does. However, last offseason he hired Jimmy Sexton as his agent, according to multiple Best of Arkansas Sports sources.
How do we feel about this?
Sounds like a fuck you to Yurachek, and a good one.
Quote from: Zoso on Jun 02, 2026, 05:51 PMHoly shit there's a lot of "Do things the right way" bullshit in these last few pages. Who gives a flying fuck if TV is the biggest douche this side of John Calipari? He fucking WINS!
It's the biggest thing holding back our athletics IMO.
Our fans are stuck in the 70s and are completely ignorant to the modern landscape and dynamics of college sports.
You have jackasses out there like Mike Irwin still using terms like "cheating" in college sports when it comes to paying players, and the low IQ chuds lap it up.
We have a sizable portion (if not the majority) of our fan base who would rather lose and be labeled as classy than win and be loathed.
I've said it before and I'll say it again - the rest of college athletics will stop treating us like a small time program when we stop acting like it.
South Carolina is hiring the dude from Coastal
Quote from: buff2.0 on Jun 03, 2026, 11:48 AMSouth Carolina is hiring the dude from Coastal
Great hire for them.
We're going to end up hiring the coach of someone like TX State or Tarleton State, Dayton, etc...some team that we would play on a Tuesday/Wednesday. It's written in the stars.
Quote from: Hogfan58 on Jun 03, 2026, 02:40 PMWe're going to end up hiring the coach of someone like TX State or Tarleton State, Dayton, etc...some team that we would play on a Tuesday/Wednesday. It's written in the stars.
I didn't realize we have a vacancy.
Quote from: Feral on Jun 03, 2026, 10:33 AMI've said it before and I'll say it again - the rest of college athletics will stop treating us like a small time program when we stop acting like it.
Should be a tag line. Well said.
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/uil/gamc5993731f4
Some future Razorbacks playing for TX 4A.
9am. Weather delay...
This guy could be moving up.
Steven Trout - Texas State (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Trout)
PG was down 1-0. Last at bat. Walk. Bunt into error, both runners advance to 2nd and 3rd. Ground out to 2nd, runner scores 1-1. 9th batter in the lineup gets 2 strikes and STILL tries to bunt He missed the ball and so did the catcher. Runner from 3rd scores. State champs 2-1.
Hunter Rose MVP.
Quote from: Loma on Jun 05, 2026, 01:13 PMPG was down 1-0. Last at bat. Walk. Bunt into error, both runners advance to 2nd and 3rd. Ground out to 2nd, runner scores 1-1. 9th batter in the lineup gets 2 strikes and STILL tries to bunt He missed the ball and so did the catcher. Runner from 3rd scores. State champs 2-1.
Hunter Rose MVP.
Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good. But man, Callalan sure Arkansased away a state championship. lol
Another future Arkansas student scored the winning run.
We are owning the JUCO pitching transfers
Is this good or bad?
Got a pitcher out of Belmont.
Quote from: Barton Fink on Jun 06, 2026, 04:29 PMGot a pitcher out of Belmont.
Are we getting any hitters?
Gonna have to but haven't seen any commit yet
Quote from: BASS on Jun 06, 2026, 04:11 PMIs this good or bad?
Kansas whipped our asses with a bunch of JUCOs.
Quote from: Pig Benis on Jun 07, 2026, 05:00 AMKansas whipped our asses with a bunch of JUCOs.
And are about to go out with a whimper today. Have been outscored 16-2 by a mediocre Sooners team so far in the Super. Just shows how lackluster we really were this year.
Kansas was not a good team. We were just worse than they were.
Quote from: Son of Spam on Jun 08, 2026, 07:59 AMKansas was not a good team. We were just worse than they were.
Unfortunately this is true
For the baseball knowers-abouters, what's the consensus on Wiggins' future? Going pro or coming back?
Quote from: Barton Fink on Jun 06, 2026, 04:29 PMGot a pitcher out of Belmont.
Golden Tempo?
He's got a lot of velocity.
Quote from: FNG on Jun 08, 2026, 08:14 AMFor the baseball knowers-abouters, what's the consensus on Wiggins' future? Going pro or coming back?
Word on the pay boards is that we have a generous NIL offer on the table for him. Unless someone takes him very high in the draft (or takes him lower but goes overslot) there's a decent chance he returns.
With the 5 to play 5 rule seeming all but a done deal, he'd still have two leverage years. Staff is supposedly telling him they think he can be like Skenes and be in conversation for 1-1 in the 2027 draft.
If he's got that potential the MLB scouts will see it too
Quote from: buff2.0 on Jun 08, 2026, 08:57 AMIf he's got that potential the MLB scouts will see it too
Probably. Will just depend if they're ready/willing to spend $2MM on him based on potential with no track record. Allegedly that's what it will take to get him to sign.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on Jun 08, 2026, 08:17 AMGolden Tempo?
He's got a lot of velocity.
Or at least he should work fast.
We ain't paying one player $2mm.
Quote from: Boarat on Jun 08, 2026, 10:51 AMWe ain't paying one player $2mm.
Didn't say we were. That's his number to sign with an MLB team, allegedly.
The thought is that he'd take less to stay here in the hopes of getting picked higher with a greater signing bonus the next year after his third year.
NVM: posted in wrong thread.
More depressing details about the Omaha field:
We were 9-4 in the regular season against the teams that made Omaha, including 3 series wins and 1 sweep.
Always the bridesmaid.
Hard to root for anyone there.
I guess it could be cool for West Virginia to win it in its first attempt.
I'm sure Georgia or Texas will win it though.
I'll be rooting for Troy. Not only as the biggest underdog, but my friends' son is a pitcher on the team.
Quote from: Feral on Jun 10, 2026, 02:53 PMMore depressing details about the Omaha field:
We were 9-4 in the regular season against the teams that made Omaha, including 3 series wins and 1 sweep.
Always the bridesmaid.
Bottom line is we didn't get the job done when we needed to and, most importantly, despite going 9-4 vs cws teams we played like shit vs Kansas
Are we going to put a 9-4 banner on the wall?
Quote from: DrMongoose on Jun 10, 2026, 05:28 PMBottom line is we didn't get the job done when we needed to and, most importantly, despite going 9-4 vs cws teams we played like shit vs Kansas
Are we going to put a 9-4 banner on the wall?
Frustrating because it is always a similar pattern Niu making two errors cost us the first game vs KU. When it counts, our teams consistently freak out or forget what they're doing or just fuck up in brand new ways. I don't fault people who attribute it to team culture and coaching. It's uncanny.
The oufiled errors to end the last two seasons is mind blowing. DVH needs to change something.
We are no longer "close" like he said years ago.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Jun 12, 2026, 11:24 AMThe oufiled errors to end the last two seasons is mind blowing. DVH needs to change something.
We are no longer "close" like he said years ago.
The craziest thing about this year's team wasn't the pitching falloff. It was how horrendous our defense was. Even playing guys out of position, it was just basic stupid shit that was uncharacteristic of a DVH team.
I know I bitch, but I'll give Dave some grace. Like Nolan, he has earned a bad season once every 8 years.
By the way, this season was NOT bad. Disappointing, yes. Uncharacteristic in lots of ways, yes. Characteristic in ways, yes. But bad, no.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Jun 12, 2026, 12:37 PMI know I bitch, but I'll give Dave some grace. Like Nolan, he has earned a bad season once every 8 years.
By the way, this season was NOT bad. Disappointing, yes. Uncharacteristic in lots of ways, yes. Characteristic in ways, yes. But bad, no.
Not to fart rainbows, but in retrospect, it's insane we won as many games as we did and nearly (and probably should have) hosted.
Given how collectively shitty we were offensively, defensively, and on the mound, I'd argue this team's floor was WAY lower than we performed.
There's a case to be made for this being one of DVH's better in-season coaching jobs.
Great point.
Quote from: Feral on Jun 12, 2026, 12:53 PMNot to fart rainbows, but in retrospect, it's insane we won as many games as we did and nearly (and probably should have) hosted.
Given how collectively shitty we were offensively, defensively, and on the mound, I'd argue this team's floor was WAY lower than we performed.
There's a case to be made for this being one of DVH's better in-season coaching jobs.
That was my sentiment as well towards the end of the season.
I've prayed about it and DVH should actually win coach of the year with what he was able to do with this team.
And I'm not sad at all Bumgardener is leaving. He looked Ike a travel ball kid every time he went up to bad. Can't stand that.
Edit: Moved to 2027 thread.