The curse has started.
https://x.com/ChoateMason/status/1844408291184738694?t=OtOvuWl17xiJzLuY22zrRg&s=19
Seriously, does Dave need to rethink his recruiting of pitchers strategy? Every year there is a guy who has this issue.
This is a trend, shouldn't the pitching performance center be preventing this instead of seemingly causing this?
these kids are being taught velocity is how they get to the next level. overstressed arms that aren't even fully developed plus playing year round gets you an increase in surgeries.
it's not something that training alone can cure.
Quote from: Usafhawg on Sep 22, 2024, 02:49 PMThis is a crazy stat
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It isn't just Arkansas and it isn't just college. This is happening at ALL levels. Don't know what the solution is.
Quote from: vegashog on Oct 10, 2024, 10:07 PMthese kids are being taught velocity is how they get to the next level. overstressed arms that aren't even fully developed plus playing year round gets you an increase in surgeries.
it's not something that training alone can cure.
This. I really think it's the year round aspect of it. Last year one of our HS sophomores had TJ. My son took the fall off as far as playing. He did pitching lessons and is focusing more on strength and conditioning.
Thankfully we have a former MLB pitcher locally that offers pitching lessons. He's one of the best locally. His son signed with Ark State and was the Memphis metro player of the year.
I think I would rather have a kid that throws mid to high 80s on his fastball but has 3 or 4 pitches in his holster vs a kid that can throw mid to upper 90s and has 2 pitches and a high likelihood of injury. But, maybe it doesn't work that way either.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Oct 11, 2024, 07:46 AMI think I would rather have a kid that throws mid to high 80s on his fastball but has 3 or 4 pitches in his holster vs a kid that can throw mid to upper 90s and has 2 pitches and a high likelihood of injury. But, maybe it doesn't work that way either.
I've thought that as well, mainly because the teams I follow (Hogs, Braves) always get shut down by lefties whose fastball can barely break glass but have an array of junk pitches. Then again it's probably just my teams because those guys usually have ERAs of 4.5 or higher when they make the Hogs or Braves' bats go silent.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IApdaPPNAuo
About 10k here at Baum for the scrimmage. Feels like a sec weekend.
Updates will be well received :beer:
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Oct 11, 2024, 07:50 AMI've thought that as well, mainly because the teams I follow (Hogs, Braves) always get shut down by lefties whose fastball can barely break glass but have an array of junk pitches. Then again it's probably just my teams because those guys usually have ERAs of 4.5 or higher when they make the Hogs or Braves' bats go silent.
My oldest is 6'3 as a sophomore. Touches 77 on a good day. His best pitch is a circle change. He gets some good roll on it. He gets little or light contact. He's had many 7 pitch innings. You don't have to throw 92-99 to get folks out
live stats.
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Quote from: wmr on Oct 11, 2024, 06:10 PMAbout 10k here at Baum for the scrimmage. Feels like a sec weekend.
How late is this supposed to go?
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Oct 11, 2024, 07:13 PMHow late is this supposed to go?
9 inning game today. Two 5 inning games tomorrow.
Helfrick 0-3. And we have 2 errors in 5 innings, but lead 6-1. They only have 1 hit.
Quote from: Son of Spam on Oct 11, 2024, 07:31 PMHelfrick 0-3. And we have 2 errors in 5 innings, but lead 6-1. They only have 1 hit.
Any info on who made the errors?
Quote from: Barton Fink on Oct 11, 2024, 08:01 PMAny info on who made the errors?
Not sure. But they happened in 4 innings. We were up 8-1 right now.
iredale(3b) and thomas jr.(lf) have the errors.
Quote from: Hognrock on Oct 11, 2024, 06:30 PMMy oldest is 6'3 as a sophomore. Touches 77 on a good day. His best pitch is a circle change. He gets some good roll on it. He gets little or light contact. He's had many 7 pitch innings. You don't have to throw 92-99 to get folks out
Old Greg maddux did just fine topping out in the 80's.
I was in town and just drove by, looks like it just ended and we beat Oklahoma State 8-1.
Quote from: vegashog on Oct 11, 2024, 08:35 PMiredale(3b) and thomas jr.(lf) have the errors.
:thumb_up:
Quote from: Barton Fink on Oct 11, 2024, 08:50 PM:thumb_up:
Iredale atoned by going 4-4 with a double, three singles and a SAC fly.
Thomas had an RBI triple.
Those of you who have been pining for small ball and/or more contact will be happy to know that the eight runs scored included zero homers.
Seven Hog pitchers combined for 2 hits, 1 run (unearned), and 18 :sitdown:
Mason Choate, publisher of the Rivals site, has several video clips on his X account.
Quote from: BASS on Oct 11, 2024, 08:39 PMOld Greg maddux did just fine topping out in the 80's.
I was trying to keep Dirk Piggler's erection to a minimum. For his wife's sake. 😂
My kid is by no means Greg Maddux btw.
Quote from: Hognrock on Oct 11, 2024, 09:25 PMI was trying to keep Dirk Piggler's erection to a minimum. For his wife's sake. 😂
My kid is by no means Greg Maddux btw.
Wasn't implying. Just noting that with impeccable control and placement you don't need the top end velocity.
Quote from: BASS on Oct 11, 2024, 09:34 PMWasn't implying. Just noting that with impeccable control and placement you don't need the top end velocity.
I understand. I agree 100%. I hope he's Greg Maddux. He's got the same attitude.
On another note. My youngest said he was the fastest in his 1st grade. I said did you race the guys in the other class? He said yeah, I beat 'em. He's my son
No names on the jerseys, and no names or stats on the scoreboard. Weird deal.
Nate Thompson was in the dugout and Wernes was on 3rd.
Maybe they'll keep moving Thompson west until he's in Farmington coaching girls softball.
Can't believe Iredale made it to campus.
Foutch was throwing 97-98
Quote from: BleedinRed on Oct 10, 2024, 08:34 PMSeriously, does Dave need to rethink his recruiting of pitchers strategy? Every year there is a guy who has this issue.
Every year, there is a guy on every team, that has to have TJ. It's not an Arkansas thing, it's a chasing the velo thing.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Oct 11, 2024, 09:09 PMIredale atoned by going 4-4 with a double, three singles and a SAC fly.
Thomas had an RBI triple.
Those of you who have been pining for small ball and/or more contact will be happy to know that the eight runs scored included zero homers.
Seven Hog pitchers combined for 2 hits, 1 run (unearned), and 18 :sitdown:
Mason Choate, publisher of the Rivals site, has several video clips on his X account.
Yep, Hogs had 13 hits. Several with 2 strikes.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Oct 10, 2024, 08:34 PMSeriously, does Dave need to rethink his recruiting of pitchers strategy? Every year there is a guy who has this issue.
Every year we have someone injured and they try to rehab it or take a shortcut and always need TJ later on.
We've been spoiled by really good IF play the last few years. Especially at 1B. That's what prompted my question on who made the errors.
Quote from: woodhog14 on Oct 12, 2024, 09:24 AMEvery year, there is a guy on every team, that has to have TJ. It's not an Arkansas thing, it's a chasing the velo thing.
Quote from: hit_that_line on Oct 12, 2024, 09:37 AMEvery year we have someone injured and they try to rehab it or take a shortcut and always need TJ later on.
I think that was my point.
Quote from: hit_that_line on Oct 12, 2024, 09:37 AMEvery year we have someone injured and they try to rehab it or take a shortcut and always need TJ later on.
If they hurt the UCL they need to go ahead and get it fixed properly.
That said, find a program that doesn't get it with at least 1-2 of these injuries per year. I don't think we are having a higher amount than normal.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Oct 12, 2024, 04:34 PMIf they hurt the UCL they need to go ahead and get it fixed properly.
That said, find a program that doesn't get it with at least 1-2 of these injuries per year. I don't think we are having a higher amount than normal.
They have tried the rehab and the bracer several times. That's not gonna work.
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AirBnB, plane tickets and rental car have been purchased. See you bitches in Arlington. Can't wait for baseball season to start.
Anybody else going?
Quote from: Usafhawg on Jan 03, 2025, 02:31 PMAirBnB, plane tickets and rental car have been purchased. See you bitches in Arlington. Can't wait for baseball season to start.
Anybody else going?
Waiting on the kids schedules. Would love to be down there but doubtful.
https://x.com/kendallrogers/status/1878812795531079862
#5
According to D1Baseball, the SEC holds 4 of the top 5 teams and 6 of the top 10. Gonna be a tough year.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Jan 13, 2025, 09:37 AMAccording to D1Baseball, the SEC holds 4 of the top 5 teams and 6 of the top 10. Gonna be a tough year.
Could be a year where a team could go 15-15 or thereabouts in league play and still be a viable contender in Omaha.
Hogs are at #16 Vandy, #8 Georgia, #10 Florida, and #3 LSU.
They get #1 Aggy, #19 texass, and #4 Tennessee at home
@Ole Miss, South Carolina, and Missouri are the other three SEC opponents.
Ole Piss won it in '22 with a 14-16 SEC record. All about getting hot at the right time.
Quote from: Hognrock on Jan 14, 2025, 08:47 AMOle Piss won it in '22 with a 14-16 SEC record. All about getting hot at the right time.
I almost think we'd be better off not hosting, or hosting a regional but traveling for the supers.
The last time we made it to Omaha without going on the road was 2019. We've shat the bed at home three times since then.
Quote from: Hognrock on Jan 14, 2025, 08:47 AMOle Piss won it in '22 with a 14-16 SEC record. All about getting hot at the right time.
Nonsense. The galaxy brains here said there's no such thing as peaking early.
Quote from: hit_that_line on Jan 14, 2025, 09:27 AMNonsense. The galaxy brains here said there's no such thing as peaking early.
There's not anything wrong with early success as long as you are hot for 3-4 weeks to end the postseason.
Quote from: Usafhawg on Jan 03, 2025, 02:31 PMAirBnB, plane tickets and rental car have been purchased. See you bitches in Arlington. Can't wait for baseball season to start.
Anybody else going?
We'll be there. But don't try to come talk to me or I'll punch you in the face.
We bought tix as well. We've missed the last few years but looking forward it this year.
Quote from: Rick B. on Jan 14, 2025, 03:27 PMWe'll be there. But don't try to come talk to me or I'll punch you in the face.
Lol. You love me. I'm sure you'll be in the expensive seats though. I'm just a general admission guy, so you don't have to worry about that.
Quote from: Rick B. on Jan 14, 2025, 03:27 PMWe'll be there. But don't try to come talk to me or I'll punch you in the face.
Bro, if I'm in town I'll be there and pester you incessantly. You have seats yet?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRrpJIwjcRQ
Football sucks. Basketball sucks. For the love of all that is fucking holy let this be our year in baseball.
Years of waiting.
May 2025 be the year with no major injuries, a starting pitching rotation that stays in tact from now through winning it all in Omaha, no bad days on the mound and no bad days at the plate.
Quote from: BASS on Jan 15, 2025, 12:49 PMMay 2025 be the year with no major injuries, a starting pitching rotation that stays in tact from now through winning it all in Omaha, no bad days on the mound and no bad days at the plate.
And caught infield flies
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Too soon!
Quote from: buff2.0 on Jan 15, 2025, 01:39 PMAnd caught infield flies
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WTF! I mean, I have seen Hentai, but Tentacle Muppet Sex!?!
Quote from: HogOfWar on Jan 15, 2025, 08:40 PMWTF! I mean, I have seen Hentai, but Tentacle Muppet Sex!?!
And how long did you look at it the first time?
Quote from: buff2.0 on Jan 15, 2025, 10:48 PMAnd how long did you look at it the first time?
It was slow downloading at work, so it took a minute or two.
Quote from: Barton Fink on Jan 14, 2025, 04:19 PMWe bought tix as well. We've missed the last few years but looking forward it this year.
I'll be there third year in a row. I can't wait to see which highly-touted hitter goes 0fer Arlington.
I looked at the schedule earlier.
My take:
43-13 (18-12 SEC).
Host a regional, travel for Super, go to Omaha. After that, who knows.
Quote from: HughJasole on Jan 16, 2025, 01:17 PMI looked at the schedule earlier.
My take:
43-13 (18-12 SEC).
Host a regional, travel for Super, go to Omaha. After that, who knows.
I'd be good with that.
I hope DVH gets over the hump and wins a title one day. More for him than than anything else.
As a fan I can't ask for anything more than what he's done. Baseball is just one of those games where so much is outside of anyone's control. He has us in position to win more that just about any coach out there.
He deserves a title before he's done.
Quote from: Hizog on Jan 16, 2025, 01:45 PMI'd be good with that.
I hope DVH gets over the hump and wins a title one day. More for him than than anything else.
As a fan I can't ask for anything more than what he's done. Baseball is just one of those games where so much is outside of anyone's control. He has us in position to win more that just about any coach out there.
He deserves a title before he's done.
Agree.
Quote from: woodhog14 on Jan 16, 2025, 03:29 PMAgree.
Which is why I really hope he gets one before he hangs it up because I'm afraid 2018 is going to haunt him.
Everytime I see a new post on this thread I go into it hoping it's not bad news.
Like the whole starting rotation portaled or got hit by a meteorite.
On the D1Baseball podcast for their top 25, Mike Rooney said he's all in on Arkansas to win it all this year.
It seems like every year some pundit picks us, and we always drop the ball along the way. I guess that's better than consistently having them set our football over/under on wins at 5.5 or lower.
Rooney is good. He's usually high on us.
It will all (as usual) depend on injuries. Or hitting slumps. Hopefully we can keep all our pitchers healthy and the supposed hitters we have come through. But, don't we have the same hitting coach? If so, they will all swing for the fences instead of just getting on base.
Quote from: Son of Spam on Jan 16, 2025, 05:53 PMIt will all (as usual) depend on injuries. Or hitting slumps. Hopefully we can keep all our pitchers healthy and the supposed hitters we have come through. But, don't we have the same hitting coach? If so, they will all swing for the fences instead of just getting on base.
DVH has basically admitted twice now publicly that the all or nothing approach didn't work last year and that won't be the approach this year.
My understanding is Nate was teaching a swing last year. I assume that means a swing that optimized HR potential at the expense of contact.
Definitely interested to see if there's a noticeable difference at the plate this year.
I'll take 15 singles a game
Quote from: BASS on Jan 16, 2025, 08:25 PMI'll take 15 singles a game
Exactly. Just get on base.
As long as we don't go complete 180 and start playing small ball. No bunts. A bunt is an out. No bunting whatsoever.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Jan 17, 2025, 08:13 AMAs long as we don't go complete 180 and start playing small ball. No bunts. A bunt is an out. No bunting whatsoever.
Cosign.
And I don't want this apparent emphasis on contact to result in fewer walks. Swinging at marginal strikes early in the count is not a good thing. We need a balance between going up hoping for a walk and the old Todd Butler approach of "Walks are for pussies. Swing the bat no matter what".
If we can figure out how to keep our hitters from staring down a home run derby ball for a k, and to swing at that sumbitch instead, that would be huge.
I know we always stare down a 3-0 or 3-1 pitch and the analytics say you have to, but that's the easiest pitch to hit you'll get all game.
I'm with Dirk... I still want us to take walks, but by not swing at bad pitches, not by taking k's and waiting on the pitcher to screw up .
A hit in that situation is worth more than a walk. A hit demoralizes the pitcher more than a walk. It sucks with his psyche more. A hit builds more confidence than a walk for the batter and the whole team.
You still want to swing for the fences now and then? Take a shot on a 3-0 ball down Broadway.
I'd much rather have the mentality of going and taking the win than waiting on the other team to give it to you.
QuoteYou still want to swing for the fences now and then? Take a shot on a 3-0 ball down Broadway.
This is what gets me. We want to swing for HRs but take a pitch we are looking for on 3-0. Look for a pitch and if you get pitch/location, take a swing at it.
Quote from: Barton Fink on Jan 17, 2025, 01:19 PMThis is what gets me. We want to swing for HRs but take a pitch we are looking for on 3-0. Look for a pitch and if you get pitch/location, take a swing at it.
I think that's just a lack of confidence from our hitters. Or maybe from the coaches in the player at the plate.
I mean, Stovall and White swung at plenty of 3-0 and 3-1 pitches last year. That's exactly what you want. None of us wanted Wilmsmeyer or a broken Diggs swinging when a walk was their best chance of reaching base.
We need a Wee Willie Keeler at the plate and a couple of old Hoss Radbourns on the mound.
Quote from: HOGSRUNWILD on Jan 14, 2025, 05:35 PMBro, if I'm in town I'll be there and pester you incessantly. You have seats yet?
Yes sir. Bought ours way the heck back in September or October. Section 14, Row 8, seats 1-2. Wave at me!
And/or come to Boomerjacks on Friday at around noon to buy me a Dr. Pepper.
Quote from: Rick B. on Jan 21, 2025, 11:34 AMYes sir. Bought ours way the heck back in September or October. Section 14, Row 8, seats 1-2. Wave at me!
And/or come to Boomerjacks on Friday at around noon to buy me a Dr. Pepper.
Will just have to see my schedule. Had a surprise "go to Taiwan" Sunday night so heading there now so hard to plan too far ahead.
It appears we're purging the Jeff Long font from the baseball uniforms.
https://x.com/EllisAndrew_/status/1881752675966128505
Good. Purge everything Jeff Long related.
SEC looks stacked, and primed to watch another conference win the CWS for some reason.
https://x.com/BaseballAmerica/status/1883870464214507534
https://x.com/11point7/status/1882150630644744279 (https://x.com/11point7/status/1882150630644744279)
https://x.com/d1baseball/status/1883998443288272932
Does anyone have a D1 baseball subscription? I let mine lapse last year.
Unitl DVH retires, baseball will be the only sport on the Hill where my expectation and excitement will always be high going into every season.
And yet, about half the SEC has managed to win the World Series while we continue to disappoint year after year.
Hopefully, like the Dodgers, it'll come eventually
I'm still of the belief that the program can be successful without winning a championship.
Obviously, I would prefer to win one, but having a program that has a legit chance to win a championship nearly every year and wins almost every week for 4 months is a successful program. Especially given the state of football and basketball.
Quote from: Hizog on Jan 30, 2025, 10:44 AMI'm still of the belief that the program can be successful without winning a championship.
Obviously, I would prefer to win one, but having a program that has a legit chance to win a championship nearly every year and wins almost every week for 4 months is a successful program. Especially given the state of football and basketball.
If you're successful enough, the entire point becomes about your lack of success.
Quote from: The Whyte Boar on Jan 30, 2025, 11:14 AMIf you're successful enough, the entire point becomes about your lack of success.
Complain about Razorback football sucking.
Complain about Razorback basketball sucking.
Razorback baseball continually in the Top 10 year after year...complain about baseball not winning the National Championship.
So dumb.
I wish we could have the same success with football and basketball that we do in baseball. I sure has hell wouldn't be complaining.
Quote from: Hizog on Jan 30, 2025, 10:44 AMI'm still of the belief that the program can be successful without winning a championship.
Obviously, I would prefer to win one, but having a program that has a legit chance to win a championship nearly every year and wins almost every week for 4 months is a successful program. Especially given the state of football and basketball.
Word!
Quote from: woodhog14 on Jan 30, 2025, 12:20 PMComplain about Razorback football sucking.
Complain about Razorback basketball sucking.
Razorback baseball continually in the Top 10 year after year...complain about baseball not winning the National Championship.
So dumb.
I wish we could have the same success with football and basketball that we do in baseball. I sure has hell wouldn't be complaining.
Your argument would be more compelling if 7 (8 if you count Texas) different SEC teams had not won championships since DVH has been here. Some of them multiple times.
It's fair criticism or at least it's fair to point it out and question it.
Over the last 10 or so years it has become my favorite collegiate sport, and by far my favorite Razorback sport. Our football decline obviously contributed to that but I was still much more engaged in baseball even in Pittman's "good" year in 2021. I loved Muss's tournament runs but college basketball in general has been painful to watch for years. I have to wager on it to give a shit.
We may never win one under DVH but I'm never going to complain about being a legit contender every single year. I guess we're like the Gonzaga of baseball at this point but I'll take that and hope for the best every year. I also find DVH much more likeable than our other coaches. No bitching or blaming the fans, blue light specials, attendance, NIL, etc. He just does his job and has done it very well for a long time. He's not infallible but it's also not his fault that 3 different guys couldn't catch a pop up.
UT and OU coming into the conference just made it even better. As good as SEC football has been forever and basketball has been this year, SEC baseball is the cream of the crop. Every weekend is awesome, as evidenced by our schedule.
Quote from: Pig Benis on Jan 30, 2025, 02:03 PMOver the last 10 or so years it has become my favorite collegiate sport, and by far my favorite Razorback sport. Our football decline obviously contributed to that but I was still much more engaged in baseball even in Pittman's "good" year in 2021. I loved Muss's tournament runs but college basketball in general has been painful to watch for years. I have to wager on it to give a shit.
We may never win one under DVH but I'm never going to complain about being a legit contender every single year. I guess we're like the Gonzaga of baseball at this point but I'll take that and hope for the best every year. I also find DVH much more likeable than our other coaches. No bitching or blaming the fans, blue light specials, attendance, NIL, etc. He just does his job and has done it very well for a long time. He's not infallible but it's also not his fault that 3 different guys couldn't catch a pop up.
UT and OU coming into the conference just made it even better. As good as SEC football has been forever and basketball has been this year, SEC baseball is the cream of the crop. Every weekend is awesome, as evidenced by our schedule.
It was Eric Cole's ball. He cost DVH a natty.
Quote from: The Whyte Boar on Jan 30, 2025, 01:14 PMYour argument would be more compelling if 7 (8 if you count Texas) different SEC teams had not won championships since DVH has been here. Some of them multiple times.
It's fair criticism or at least it's fair to point it out and question it.
Honest question, cause success can be defined differently.
There's more than one example, but I'll pick Miss State. They won the title in 2021 and then went on to finish with a 33-55 record in conference the last three seasons. They finished dead last and second to last in two of those three seasons. I know several MSU fans. They didn't even watch most of the games or follow the sport because those teams were so bad.
Would you trade spots with them over the past 4 years? One National Championship. One mediocre year. Two abysmal years.
Quote from: Hizog on Jan 30, 2025, 02:20 PMHonest question, cause success can be defined differently.
There's more than one example, but I'll pick Miss State. They won the title in 2021 and then went on to finish with a 33-55 record in conference the last three seasons. They finished dead last and second to last in two of those three seasons. I know several MSU fans. They didn't even watch most of the games or follow the sport because those teams were so bad.
Would you trade spots with them over the past 4 years? One National Championship. One mediocre year. Two abysmal years.
Yes, titles are all that matter.
The true quesion isn't if you would trade. The true question is do you think Miss State or most of the other 6 SEC teams who have one a championship over the last 20 years is a better baseball program than Arkansas.
I realize championships matter but over the last 6-7 years, if not longer, there is no denying that Arkansas is one of the top 2-3 teams in the SEC and probably the country.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Jan 30, 2025, 02:28 PMThe true quesion isn't if you would trade. The true question is do you think Miss State or most of the other 6 SEC teams who have one a championship over the last 20 years is a better baseball program than Arkansas.
I realize championships matter but over the last 6-7 years, if not longer, there is no denying that Arkansas is one of the top 2-3 teams in the SEC and probably the country.
True enough, but we need to win a title. In fifteen years, nobody cares how consistently good we were but that title will be in the books.
Agree 100%
It feels like we need just one title to validate all the success the program has had.
We've done everything expected of a top tier program EXCEPT win it all.
Even if we don't, it's a damn sight better than any other program on campus outside of track, which if we're being honest no one really cares about all that much.
Ask Mike Martin and Florida State what it feels like to be top dog year after year and go home empty handed. My fear is DVH is the next Martin.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Jan 30, 2025, 02:45 PMAsk Mike Martin and Florida State what it feels like to be top dog year after year and go home empty handed. My fear is DVH is the next Martin.
I think he was on a normal trajectory to win several until the dropped foul ball. Now it's in his head. Some of his pitching decisions and all that in the tournament are questionable.
Quote from: HughJasole on Jan 30, 2025, 02:05 PMIt was Eric Cole's ball. He cost DVH a natty.
Yes it was, but Carson Shaddy had to try and play hero.
Quote from: Hizog on Jan 30, 2025, 02:20 PMHonest question, cause success can be defined differently.
There's more than one example, but I'll pick Miss State. They won the title in 2021 and then went on to finish with a 33-55 record in conference the last three seasons. They finished dead last and second to last in two of those three seasons. I know several MSU fans. They didn't even watch most of the games or follow the sport because those teams were so bad.
Would you trade spots with them over the past 4 years? One National Championship. One mediocre year. Two abysmal years.
Pondered this many times. OM is an even better example. They have dropped off significantly since they lucked into a title. Hell, they wanted Bianco fired midway that season.
They may have a title but I've spent far less days feeling disappointed in our program than they have.
for once I would like to see us hit above .200 as a team in the post-season.
Quote from: Barton Fink on Jan 30, 2025, 04:14 PMPondered this many times. OM is an even better example. They have dropped off significantly since they lucked into a title. Hell, they wanted Bianco fired midway that season.
They may have a title but I've spent far less days feeling disappointed in our program than they have.
This is where I am also.
I wouldn't trade the consistent success of our program for a title followed by an extended drought and apathy. I'm already apathetic enough to other Razorback sports. To each their own.
Quote from: rzrbkfan69 on Jan 30, 2025, 04:00 PMYes it was, but Carson Shaddy had to try and play hero.
Because Cole wouldn't run in and call them off. Can also argue they still could've won the game without catching it. DVH had overused Cronin. He was running on fumes at that point.
I was sitting high in the corner along the right field line near where the play occurred. The ball seemed to stay in the air forever. Gates and Cole had both made more difficult plays in the vicinity during the series and were getting in position. Then I remembered thinking "Yay - Carson Shaddy is taking charge!"
As far as calling someone off, the noise was deafening at that point.
Quote from: Pig on Jan 31, 2025, 01:18 PMI was sitting high in the corner along the right field line near where the play occurred. The ball seemed to stay in the air forever. Gates and Cole had both made more difficult plays in the vicinity during the series and were getting in position. Then I remembered thinking "Yay - Carson Shaddy is taking charge!"
As far as calling someone off, the noise was deafening at that point.
I was listening on a radio and it was deafening on the radio
Anyone wanna take a stab at the starting lineup? I figure I know about half of them, but don't know anything about the freshmen or non-pitching transfers.
My best guess at the moment:
C: Helfrick
1B: Peppi
2B: Souza
3B: Iredale
SS: Aloy
LF: Thomas
CF: Davalan
RF: Maxwell
DH: Diggs
I could also see Anderson at DH and Diggs back in RF if fully helathy.
My hopes...
Leadoff hits at least .330
Team BA at least .280
1 guy with 20hr or 2 with at least 15
Team hr over 90
Too 5 in SEC xbh
Field as good as last year. Not our best year but it's acceptable.
Top 5 Team ERA
Pitcher's stay healthy
Have the same 3 weekend starters all year. That happens and we're pitching pretty good.
I think Helfrick will be solid behind the plate. He's got a great arm. Sounds like DVH wants to be more aggressive on the base paths this year. Interesting to see if anything is different having Wernes at 3rd and Thompson in the dugout.
What am I missing?
Who will coach 1st?
Hudson Polk. Former backup catcher.
Quote from: Barton Fink on Feb 02, 2025, 05:27 PMMy hopes...
Leadoff hits at least .330
Team BA at least .280
1 guy with 20hr or 2 with at least 15
Team hr over 90
Too 5 in SEC xbh
Field as good as last year. Not our best year but it's acceptable.
Top 5 Team ERA
Pitcher's stay healthy
Have the same 3 weekend starters all year. That happens and we're pitching pretty good.
I think Helfrick will be solid behind the plate. He's got a great arm. Sounds like DVH wants to be more aggressive on the base paths this year. Interesting to see if anything is different having Wernes at 3rd and Thompson in the dugout.
What am I missing?
I think we'll have to end up closer to 120 home runs.
Quote from: The Whyte Boar on Jan 30, 2025, 02:23 PMYes, titles are all that matter.
agreed - no matter how bad a season we have in basketball, I can always look back with fond memories of the 94 title season. I wish 2018 was the same way in baseball.
https://youtu.be/S4xhT5aTrnM
https://x.com/rstukenborg/status/1886598467704754529?s=61&t=WrSRJmoLulIkYs5EX3GYxw
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Love the white with red pin stripes.
Wish they'd do a red pin stripes with the cream colored Friday unis.
I thought cream was for Sundays at home? Am I behind the times?
Black shirt with gray pants? Are the black shirts new? I don't remember them.
Who put this together? Was this from the official baseball folks or someone just assuming?
Pinstripes are back!!!! Wish that was the Friday uni. Always loved the ivories on Sundays.
I'd buy the fuck out of a cream/ivory with red pin stripes hat with the script a on it.
Quote from: Usafhawg on Feb 04, 2025, 11:07 AMI thought cream was for Sundays at home? Am I behind the times?
Black shirt with gray pants? Are the black shirts new? I don't remember them.
Who put this together? Was this from the official baseball folks or someone just assuming?
Just a fan concept.
Those Aloy/Souza Hawaiian jerseys they are selling are pretty sweet.
T-minus 78 hours, 24 minutes to first pitch of the 2025 season.
@Son of Spam I hope you or someone else can take PBP for the opener. I won't be available Friday (at least past like 4:00), but should be able to take Saturday and Sunday's games if needed.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Feb 11, 2025, 08:37 AMT-minus 78 hours, 24 minutes to first pitch of the 2025 season.
@Son of Spam I hope you or someone else can take PBP for the opener. I won't be available Friday (at least past like 4:00), but should be able to take Saturday and Sunday's games if needed.
I will have to see if I can do it. May be out of town Friday and Saturday. I will let you know.
@DirkPiggler it looks like I will be out of town Friday and Saturday. Maybe Bass can do the opener?
Quote from: Son of Spam on Feb 11, 2025, 10:45 AM@DirkPiggler it looks like I will be out of town Friday and Saturday. Maybe Bass can do the opener?
I'm off work Friday, but expect to be busy part of the day, what times are the games? I'll do shitty pbp if I can.
Quote from: BASS on Feb 11, 2025, 11:07 AMI'm off work Friday, but expect to be busy part of the day, what times are the games? I'll do shitty pbp if I can.
I think Friday's game is at 3:00.
Quote from: Son of Spam on Feb 11, 2025, 11:24 AMI think Friday's game is at 3:00.
Correct.
Fri - 3:00
Sat - 2:00
Sun - 1:00
Not to be a huge peckerhead here but is PBP on Woopig a necessity when there are live stat pages and espn pages with the exact same information?
Quote from: Rick B. on Feb 11, 2025, 03:48 PMNot to be a huge peckerhead here but is PBP on Woopig a necessity when there are live stat pages and espn pages with the exact same information?
It's a Woopig tradition, but probably not a necessity.
If there is no demand we can certainly discontinue, because as you said there are a multitude of options. It's not like we can't watch every game via streaming anyway.
If the masses (or even a few of you) still want it, I'm up for participating when available.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Feb 11, 2025, 03:51 PMIt's a Woopig tradition, but probably not a necessity.
If there is no demand we can certainly discontinue, because as you said there are a multitude of options. It's not like we can't watch every game via streaming anyway.
If the masses (or even a few of you) still want it, I'm up for participating when available.
Like I said, wasn't trying to be a dick. Just trying to save you and that old dumbass from having to work so damn hard to replicate something that AI is doing just fine with on multiple platforms.
I do like your call when a Razorback hits a home run though. And several other of your expressions. That other guy, not so much.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Feb 11, 2025, 03:51 PMIt's a Woopig tradition, but probably not a necessity.
If there is no demand we can certainly discontinue, because as you said there are a multitude of options. It's not like we can't watch every game via streaming anyway.
If the masses (or even a few of you) still want it, I'm up for participating when available.
I for one appreciate the woopig PBP.
Quote from: Rick B. on Feb 11, 2025, 03:48 PMNot to be a huge peckerhead here but is PBP on Woopig a necessity when there are live stat pages and espn pages with the exact same information?
Does Zeke cry when a goat shits in the woods?
Tradition, man.
How else would I get an updated score by pulling up a thread on the internet on my phone, or Ipad, or computer? It's not like there is another reliable source to put up the Hillary! Sit Down Bitch emoji.
😀
Quote from: Pighair on Feb 11, 2025, 03:54 PMI for one appreciate the woopig PBP.
There you go. There is that one person, Dirk. Carry on. Don't listen to me.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Feb 11, 2025, 03:51 PMIt's a Woopig tradition, but probably not a necessity.
If there is no demand we can certainly discontinue, because as you said there are a multitude of options. It's not like we can't watch every game via streaming anyway.
If the masses (or even a few of you) still want it, I'm up for participating when available.
I like it. I watch all the games but there are times I miss something. Its nice to have it in a thread where we discuss the game too.
I understand Rick goes to the games so he doesn't participate in the game threads.
Quote from: Rick B. on Feb 11, 2025, 03:54 PMLike I said, wasn't trying to be a dick. Just trying to save you and that old dumbass from having to work so damn hard to replicate something that AI is doing just fine with on multiple platforms.
I do like your call when a Razorback hits a home run though. And several other of your expressions. That other guy, not so much.
You should love it since your dumb ass is usually mentioned in it, being the attention whore you are. ;D You probably hated Bob Uecker, too.
Quote from: Rick B. on Feb 11, 2025, 03:54 PMI do like your call when a Razorback hits a home run though.
I wasn't even aware you could do that to a couch until teh Woopigs.
I rely on the pbp
I enjoy the PBP for the Uecker-esque commentary and humor. I also rely on it if I miss something or an entire game from being at my kids' games.
Quote from: Hognrock on Feb 11, 2025, 05:31 PMI enjoy the PBP for the Uecker-esque commentary and humor. I also rely on it if I miss something or an entire game from being at my kids' games.
Same here. It's usually pretty damn funny. Hell, I follow it in between innings while I'm watching the games.
I've gone back and read through many a baseball pbp after the game
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cm-pvt3u-8
Get your piss hot:
Arkansas winning big in the regular season is as sure a thing as any in the SEC. It has been in a regional in 20 of the last 21 seasons. It has won at least 18 SEC regular-season games every season since bottoming out and finishing last in the conference in 2016. It has won 40 or more games overall 15 times under Dave Van Horn, and have only fallen short of that total twice since 2009—in 2016, of course, but also in 2013, when it won 39 games.
Nothing different in that regard should be expected in 2025, given that Arkansas has the best starting rotation in the country on paper, a bullpen full of fireballers and a lineup that looks improved when compared to the previous couple of years.
In short, it's another Razorbacks team that is rightly considered to be among the preseason favorites to win a national championship, the one thing that has eluded DVH during this otherwise unbelievable run of success for a program that found another gear under his leadership.
And if Arkansas gets to Omaha, it will have overcome another bit of postseason anxiety it has encountered of late—home losses in postseason rounds before the College World Series. The last four times it has failed to get to Omaha (2017, 2022, 2023, 2024), it has lost in a home regional or super regional.
Getting eliminated in a home regional happens. Just as Oklahoma State, which it has happened to several times of late (including in 2022, when Arkansas won a regional in Stillwater) or Florida, which did it in back-to-back postseasons in 2021 and 2022. But given how consistent Arkansas has been in every other way, it is a strange trend, and most likely one that doesn't necessarily mean anything more than the Razorbacks just simply had some bad days at the ballpark at precisely the worst time to do so.
In the big picture, there are few programs in a healthier place than this one. It has stable leadership, very little off-field drama seems to emanate from the program, and the faithful packs into Baum-Walker Stadium by the thousands. Have there been some disappointing endings in recent seasons? Sure, but to use those data points as an impetus to make changes to an otherwise excellent program would be foolish and would represent taking for granted the consistency Arkansas enjoys from year to year.
Storylines to Follow
The home postseason jinx must end: In three of the last four seasons, Arkansas had great regular seasons and lost at home in the postseason. The season in which the Razorbacks didn't host a regional (2022), they went on the road to win their way to Omaha. There are dozens of theories why Arkansas has struggled in home postseason games ranging from roster composition, too many home run hitters, too few home run hitters, just the right amount of home run hitters, not enough pitching depth, too much pitching depth, and too many BBQ nachos in the pre-game meals. Regardless of the reasons, if Arkansas hosts again this June as expected, the pressure will reach a fever pitch each time the opposition gets a baserunner. Dave Van Horn has accomplished nearly everything in the sport but hasn't had the final dogpile of the season. This team appears as talented as any. Can it handle whatever caused predecessors to stumble?
How improved is the offense? Seven of the top 11 batters from last year's offense have moved on. It was a solid offense, but not one that will rank among the best in the conference. This season's squad has a chance to be improved despite the losses thanks to an influx of transfers and maturation of returnees. Of the returnees, Wehiwa Aloy (.270/.355/.485) slugged a team-high 14 home runs a year ago and is poised for an even bigger 2025. Nolan Souza (.255/.366/.509) and Ryder Helfrick (.179/.320/.321) each had moments as freshmen last season and are breakout candidates. Kendall Diggs (.229/.346/.395) is healthy after a challenging 2024. The Hogs are excited about JC transfers in third baseman Brent Iredale and outfielder Justin Thomas, TCU transfer Logan Maxwell, and FGCU transfer Charles Davalan. Add in Vanderbilt transfer Cam Kozeal, Rhode Island transfer Michael Anderson, Fresno State transfer Rocco Peppi, and BYU transfer Kuhio Aloy, and you have the makings of a much more physical lineup.
Gaeckle's move to the rotation: The SEC had several great freshman arms last season but Gabe Gaeckle arguably was the best. He appeared in 22 games with no starts, finishing 3-3 with a gaudy 2.32 ERA and seven saves. At the end of the season, he was likely the best non-Hagen Smith pitcher on the team. Had the Razorbacks advanced out of the regional round, he may have made his first start in the super regionals. Instead, that first start is expected to come in February versus Washington State in the opener. Gaeckle has a fastball from 94-98 mph, a slider from 84-88, a curve at 78-81, and a change at 86-88. After 57 strikeouts to 19 walks in 42.2 innings last season, one has to wonder what his numbers will look like with twice the load in 2025.
An embarrassment of riches on the mound: Gaeckle is just one of many talented arms on the Razorbacks' staff. The coaching staff was active in the portal, bringing in two of the most prized lefthanders available in Zach Root from East Carolina and Landon Beidelshies from Ohio State. Both are potential Friday starters on almost every other club, but are fighting for starting roles in Fayetteville. Gage Wood (3-2, 4.46) has been a reliever in his first two seasons, but like Gaeckle, is eyeing a rotation spot this spring. Cole Gibler and Carson Wiggins are two of the top freshman pitchers in the country and will have roles. Christian Foutch is an elite arm that flirts with triple digits on his fastball. Will McEntire is back for yet another season as DVH's security blanket since he has been effective as a starter, long reliever, and stopper. Hunter Dietz was a prized recruit a year ago who missed the season with an injury. Colin Fisher is back after an injury derailed his 2024. He was a midweek starter as a freshman. Ben Bybee is another quality option as is former Oregon State weekend starter Aiden Jimenez as he comes back from an injury. It's a stacked deck for pitching coach Matt Hobbs. How he plays his hand will be fascinating to watch unfold.
A healthy Diggs is a key: One of the biggest memories for Arkansas fans as they recall last season is what would the Arkansas team have been like with a healthy Kendall Diggs. In 2024, Diggs appeared on the verge of breaking out and becoming an SEC star. Instead, he battled a shoulder injury that limited his mobility and production. He never wavered, never complained, but his average dropped 70 points instead of making the leap we were all expecting. He's back now and eyeing the season we envisioned, just a calendar year later. If he can reach his potential, Arkansas goes from a good offense to one pitching coaches will shudder to face.
Things could go right if: It turns out that Arkansas has the best pitching staff in the country not just on paper but in practice, and when combined with a lineup that's more physical and dynamic than in recent years, it puts the program in position to win its first national championship.
Things could go wrong if: The lineup is marginally better but not better enough to be among the best in the SEC, and the pitching staff is simply very good rather than overwhelming, and taken together, that makes the Razorbacks a potential CWS team but not necessarily a serious contender to lift the trophy in the end.
Anonymous Coach Scouting Report
"The best recruiting program in the entire country. The amount of talent that they always end up with is mind-boggling, honestly."
"They are always a program that is going to scare you. They have unbelievable facilities and an incredible coaching staff. The environment is great. They are always going to be right there, whether they are winning the league or finishing in the top three. Coach Van Horn really knows what he's doing."
"It's the toughest place to win on the road. They pitch and defend at a super high level. They don't beat themselves. You have to take it."
I also watch the play-by-play during a game. I hit refresh to get those in-window updates. Thanks to all who do it.
Quote from: Rick B. on Feb 11, 2025, 03:54 PMLike I said, wasn't trying to be a dick. Just trying to save you and that old dumbass from having to work so damn hard to replicate something that AI is doing just fine with on multiple platforms.
I do like your call when a Razorback hits a home run though. And several other of your expressions. That other guy, not so much.
I didn't take offense.
You made good points. But it's fun for me and apparently for some others, so the will of Woopig be done.
Games on the ESPN+ this weekend?
Quote from: BEvERage on Feb 11, 2025, 07:55 PMGames on the ESPN+ this weekend?
Yes. Every home game is on there.
https://x.com/razorbackbsb/status/1889706119704019263
I hope Flo sports is easier to join and cancel than it has been the last few years. I'm assuming their production will stink as usual.
Quote from: BEvERage on Feb 11, 2025, 07:55 PMGames on the ESPN+ this weekend?
All home games are always on SECN+.
It's been that way since 2014.
ESPN+ is a subscription service and you don't need that to watch SECN+. If you have a tv provider that has ESPN, then you have access to SECN+.
Hope that helps!
Sounds like we're getting a double header on Friday.
Quote from: BEvERage on Feb 12, 2025, 10:56 AMI hope Flo sports is easier to join and cancel than it has been the last few years. I'm assuming their production will stink as usual.
I just signed up again for the month. I haven't had any issues canceling. I thought the production was much better last year. The year before was awful.
https://x.com/RazorbackBSB/status/1890209351601639630
Jimenez looks like he could be a bastard son of Miguel Angel.
Shout out to the Bryant Hornets. Woot woot.
Hopefully Nate Thompson can dig real deep and get us in the top 10 in the SEC in hitting this year.
But I'm not holding my breath.
https://x.com/mdt1021/status/1890172750666559496
Quote from: BASS on Feb 13, 2025, 08:16 PMShout out to the Bryant Hornets. Woot woot.
Furk Bryant. Always and forever.
Is will going to a starter this year or out of the pen?
Quote from: BleedinRed on Feb 14, 2025, 08:31 AMFurk Bryant. Always and forever.
Is will going to a starter this year or out of the pen?
Your mother was a snowblower
It's looking like I'll be able to take Game 1 PBP if needed today. Definitely out on Game 2.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Feb 14, 2025, 08:37 AMIt's looking like I'll be able to take Game 1 PBP if needed today. Definitely out on Game 2.
Please do, the rest of the board is begging you.
Quote from: BASS on Feb 14, 2025, 08:38 AMPlease do, the rest of the board is begging you.
I'll do it for Rick B's sake.
Can you take Game 2? If not I hope someone can, because I'll be relying on Woopig PBP to keep up.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Feb 14, 2025, 08:41 AMI'll do it for Rick B's sake.
Can you take Game 2? If not I hope someone can, because I'll be relying on Woopig PBP to keep up.
I'll get game 2
Quote from: BASS on Feb 14, 2025, 08:35 AMYour mother was a snowblower
She is still alive.
Any of you bitches coming down next weekend? I'll be at the TCU game Saturday with the wife and kid.
We'll likely eat at El Tiempo at the old ballpark first
Yep
Quote from: AporkalypseNow on Feb 15, 2025, 06:42 PMAny of you bitches coming down next weekend? I'll be at the TCU game Saturday with the wife and kid.
We'll likely eat at El Tiempo at the old ballpark first
I'll be there. I have to get slapped by RickB
Need to say hello to Rick, he used to work where I now work right down the street
Quote from: AporkalypseNow on Feb 15, 2025, 07:39 PMNeed to say hello to Rick, he used to work where I now work right down the street
His work is always "down the street."
Taint fair to live life so large.
Quote from: AporkalypseNow on Feb 15, 2025, 06:42 PMAny of you bitches coming down next weekend? I'll be at the TCU game Saturday with the wife and kid.
We'll likely eat at El Tiempo at the old ballpark first
Any other good food options nearby, like walking distance?
We stay close to the stadium.
Hurtado BBQ is fairly vlose. You also have Texas Live that has a ton of stuff next door to Globe Life.
If any of you fucksticks would like to join us, my gang are (or should it be is) heading to Boomerjack's on Friday around lunch time for beers and grub. Prolly 12:30 til 2 or so. Then, we're all planning on catching the last few innings of the first game at GLF.
PS. We've done the Boomerjack's thing on Friday the past few years and have had a big crowd. The U of A is ALWAYS piggybacking off my ideas. 20 years ago, The Webhogs Razorback Club was tailgating on the lawn north of DWRRS below the Tyson chicken center...now they have Hogtown there. Now, they're copying off the Boomerjacks thing...
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Rick b. Starting fads for 50 years.
You can thank him for hammer pants
Quote from: BASS on Feb 17, 2025, 10:02 AMRick b. Starting fads for 50 years.
You can thank him for hammer pants
I invented the Hog Call.
Quote from: Rick B. on Feb 17, 2025, 09:58 AMPS. We've done the Boomerjack's thing on Friday the past few years and have had a big crowd. The U of A is ALWAYS piggybacking off my ideas. 20 years ago, The Webhogs Razorback Club was tailgating on the lawn north of DWRRS below the Tyson chicken center...now they have Hogtown there. Now, they're copying off the Boomerjacks thing...
Intredasting. We went to BoomerJacks two years ago and watched the end of a hogs basketball game one of the days. There were a lot of Arkansas fans there. We sat at the big bar near the front entrance.
I have 4 Tournament Passes to all three games this weekend at Globe Life. Seats are Reserved in section 15, row 16 if anyone is looking. I paid $180 per ticket including taxes and fees. Please delete or move this post if in the wrong thread.
You paid $720 to attend a game where general seating goes for $27 a pop and you will be able to sit just about anywhere?
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Quote from: BleedinRed on Feb 18, 2025, 05:21 PMYou paid $720 to attend a game where general seating goes for $27 a pop and you will be able to sit just about anywhere?
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Listen mister, that's for three games.
We might drive over and get tickets at the box office like we did last year.
Wood has a shoulder impingement.
Didn't want to douche up a game thread. This is still one of my most favorite at bats in Hog baseball history. After the runner scores, DVH gives Charlie the all clear to lay into one. And he does. Probably the best DH we have ever seen come through the program.
Thoughts on who will start on the mound for the Hogs on Sunday?
Eibners I remember watching it live and knew it was gone from the sound of the bat.
Quote from: verro on May 06, 2025, 07:54 PMThoughts on who will start on the mound for the Hogs on Sunday?
New guy that just portaled in named Hagen
Smith Jones. Supposed to be pretty good.
I think it might be Jimenez.
Quote from: Barton Fink on May 07, 2025, 08:23 AMI think it might be Jimenez.
I think that was Dave's hope going into last weekend. That he could somehow get through games one and two without using "Jim" and start him Sunday. But he kind of got shit in his throat and put him in to secure the series Friday night.
Whether he starts or not, we've got to start saving jimmah for game 3. Between Coil coming back and maybe getting Dietz a few innings here and there...
Coil supposedly available.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on May 07, 2025, 08:27 AMI think that was Dave's hope going into last weekend. That he could somehow get through games one and two without using "Jim" and start him Sunday. But he kind of got shit in his throat and put him in to secure the series Friday night.
I thought the same.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 06, 2025, 06:54 PM
Didn't want to douche up a game thread. This is still one of my most favorite at bats in Hog baseball history. After the runner scores, DVH gives Charlie the all clear to lay into one. And he does. Probably the best DH we have ever seen come through the program.
Yeah, this one gives me goose bumps. We were gonna win after that 57-foot wild pitch, but this sledgehammered the nail in the coffin.
The Eibner one was obviously more critical.
Both awesome in their own right.
I know this is a weird question for this thread, but does anyone here know how they decide who sings the National Anthem for the Hog baseball games?
My son's girlfriend has sung it at a few Naturals games.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on May 08, 2025, 08:56 AMI know this is a weird question for this thread, but does anyone here know how they decide who sings the National Anthem for the Hog baseball games?
My son's girlfriend has sung it at a few Naturals games.
This is from a few years ago, but you might try the same email address.
https://arkansasrazorbacks.com/razorback-athletics-seeking-national-anthem-performers/
All interested singers and instrumentalists are encouraged to submit an audition video to mktghogs@uark.edu.
Quote from: Usafhawg on May 08, 2025, 09:24 AMThis is from a few years ago, but you might try the same email address.
https://arkansasrazorbacks.com/razorback-athletics-seeking-national-anthem-performers/
All interested singers and instrumentalists are encouraged to submit an audition video to mktghogs@uark.edu.
I sense opportunity.
Anyone for forming the Woopig choir?
Send in an AI generated fake audition video and then roll in with dozens from Woopig and randos from the Hogpen for a rendition sure to generate some YouTube glory.
Take a beer shot prior to the anthem with a beer hat over our heart kind of thing.
We'd have to make our first performance count as we would be unlikely to get a 2nd shot.
😃
When I sing ears bleed, kittens die, and baby seals club themselves.
Quote from: BASS on May 08, 2025, 07:32 PMWhen I sing ears bleed, kittens die, and baby seals club themselves.
Perfect. You're in.
Quote from: Spiderham on May 08, 2025, 07:52 PMPerfect. You're in.
Naturally, he would sing bass, just need to find a tenor.
The black guy that does it for some basketball games is damn good.
Quote from: Hognrock on May 08, 2025, 08:11 PMNaturally, he would sing bass, just need to find a tenor.
I can usually hit tenor eleven.
I always heard that Daddy sang bass and Mama sang tenor. Everybody else joined in as best they could.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on May 07, 2025, 08:45 PMYeah, this one gives me goose bumps. We were gonna win after that 57-foot wild pitch, but this sledgehammered the nail in the coffin.
The Eibner one was obviously more critical.
Both awesome in their own right.
Eibner hr - was shooting it in the booth next to chuck, that game was #1
Troops slam is #1A
Andrew darr super walkoff in Tallahassee is #2, everyone was at fsu was so super cocky which made it better.
Quote from: DrMongoose on May 09, 2025, 05:26 PMEibner hr - was shooting it in the booth next to chuck, that game was #1
Troops slam is #1A
Andrew darr super walkoff in Tallahassee is #2, everyone was at fsu was so super cocky which made it better.
That Brady Toops HR was my first Razorback baseball game. Been hooked ever since.
Quite the journey from Magnolia, Alaska to Temple.
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Quote from: Spiderham on May 10, 2025, 06:31 PMQuite the journey from Magnolia, Alaska to Temple.
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Don't think you meant to put that in the baseball thread, but yeah. Weird spot for him to land.
Quote from: HughJasole on May 11, 2025, 08:18 PMDon't think you meant to put that in the baseball thread, but yeah. Weird spot for him to land.
No. Unless he switched to Temple baseball. That would be a helluva fall. :D
We're #8 this week. Looks like we're #5 in RPI. I assume one win this weekend will get us a national seed.
https://d1baseball.com/stories/d1baseball-top-25-lsu-takes-over-top-spot-four-teams-enter-ranks/
Quote from: Pig Benis on May 12, 2025, 09:26 AMWe're #8 this week. Looks like we're #5 in RPI. I assume one win this weekend will get us a national seed.
https://d1baseball.com/stories/d1baseball-top-25-lsu-takes-over-top-spot-four-teams-enter-ranks/
I think we effectively locked up a national seed with the Texas sweep and pulling 1 from LSU.
But I agree, win 1 this weekend against Tennessee and it's a lock.
Games we have lost this year:
Kansas State - lost by 1 run
Missouri State - lost by 1 run
Georgia - lost by 1 run
George - lost by 1 run
LSU - lost by 1 run
Florida - lost by 2 runs
Florida - lost by 4 runs
Ole Miss - lost by 4 runs
Texas A&M - lost by 3 runs
Texas A&M - lost by 7 runs
LSU - lost by 10 runs
6 of those games we should have won.
For our wins, we have only had three games where we won by 1 run. Just about all of our wins have been by 4 runs or more. A ton of them have been by 8 or more. I don't recall any games where the other team should have won.
This team is as good as we have ever had. I don't know why it feels like we have the same old issues.
I'm excited to get into the post season. I still think we have a great shot at winning the entire thing.
definitely need one win this weekend.
we finished 8-7 on the road in league play.
If we take 2 out of 3 from Tennessee and Texas goes 1-2 vs OU, then we're SEC Champs.
Really let a great opportunity to win the regular season slip through our fingers against LSU.
Quote from: vegashog on May 12, 2025, 10:32 AMdefinitely need one win this weekend.
we finished 8-7 on the road in league play.
Need to secure a national seed.
We're good enough to win it all but our starting pitching is inconsistent enough for us to lose in the Regionals.
Quote from: woodhog14 on May 12, 2025, 11:57 AMIf we take 2 out of 3 from Tennessee and Texas goes 1-2 vs OU, then we're SEC Champs.
This is not true. We may need 2/3 just to get a double bye in the SEC
Quote from: Pig on May 12, 2025, 12:44 PMThis is not true. We may need 2/3 just to get a double bye in the SEC
He's talking about regular season champs, and he's correct. Texas is 20-7 and we're 18-9 (and own the H2H).
Quote from: Barton Fink on May 12, 2025, 12:21 PMNeed to secure a national seed.
We're good enough to win it all but our starting pitching is inconsistent enough for us to lose in the Regionals.
Our starting pitching scares me headed into the postseason.
Zoot is a solid to very good Game 1 starter, but Wood and Beidelschies are complete question marks.
Wood is a fastball thrower who has a tendency to leave balls up that good hitters can send out of the park.
I get the feeling DVH is frustrated by Beidelschies. He gives up a TON of home runs (13, which is more than double any other pitcher on the roster) and lately can't go 4 innings. He averages a home run a game, whereas Root has only given up 4 all year and Gaeckle has only given up 3.
Quote from: woodhog14 on May 12, 2025, 11:57 AMIf we take 2 out of 3 from Tennessee and Texas goes 1-2 vs OU, then we're SEC Champs.
Quote from: Feral on May 12, 2025, 12:50 PMHe's talking about regular season champs, and he's correct. Texas is 20-7 and we're 18-9 (and own the H2H).
You are both wrong. Y'all need to go re-take basic maff class. Under this scenario Texas finishes 21-9 and Arkansas finishes 20-10.
Quote from: Feral on May 12, 2025, 12:50 PMHe's talking about regular season champs, and he's correct. Texas is 20-7 and we're 18-9 (and own the H2H).
Well the original proposition was
If we take 2 out of 3 from Tennessee and Texas goes 1-2 vs OU, then we're SEC Champs.Which would make Texas 21-9 and us 20-10....and not SEC champs.
Quote from: Mazeppa Pompazoidi on May 12, 2025, 01:11 PMYou are both wrong. Y'all need to go re-take basic maff class. Under this scenario Texas finishes 21-9 and Arkansas finishes 20-10.
I am an idiot.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 12, 2025, 01:13 PMWell the original proposition was
If we take 2 out of 3 from Tennessee and Texas goes 1-2 vs OU, then we're SEC Champs.
Which would make Texas 21-9 and us 20-10....and not SEC champs.
Hey, stop copying other's homework.
Mazeppa already submitted that answer.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 12, 2025, 02:22 PMHey, stop copying other's homework.
Mazeppa already submitted that answer.
I think my fat thumbs and need to italicize made it a "ships in the night" situation.
Quote from: Mazeppa Pompazoidi on May 12, 2025, 01:11 PMYou are both wrong. Y'all need to go re-take basic maff class. Under this scenario Texas finishes 21-9 and Arkansas finishes 20-10.
If I correctly understand the Bernoulli's principle, and I'd like to think I do, we need to go 3-0 or 2-1 and Texas needs to go 1-2 or 0-3; respectfully.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on May 12, 2025, 02:24 PMI think my fat thumbs and need to italicize made it a "ships in the night" situation.
I award you 1/2 credit.
I blame SS's phone.
Thought that was a given?
I used the Terrence Howard math approach
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 12, 2025, 02:27 PMIf I correctly understand the Bernoulli's principle, and I'd like to think I do, we need to go 3-0 or 2-1 and Texas needs to go 1-2 or 0-3; respectfully.
Bro, Bernoulli's is a bitch when doing underway refueling. Two huge ships at like 100 yards apart doing 15 knots doesn't SOUND that close together, but it really is. What happens is the water between the ships is going much faster than the water outside the ships so it pulls the ships together constantly so you have to have about 5-7 deg rudder to keep them from hitting. Hell, in shallow water the same principle will "suck" the ship to the bottom and ground it even though you should have enough water to clear. Really neat stuff.
Quote from: HOGSRUNWILD on May 12, 2025, 04:00 PMBro, Bernoulli's is a bitch when doing underway refueling. Two huge ships at like 100 yards apart doing 15 knots doesn't SOUND that close together, but it really is. What happens is the water between the ships is going much faster than the water outside the ships so it pulls the ships together constantly so you have to have about 5-7 deg rudder to keep them from hitting. Hell, in shallow water the same principle will "suck" the ship to the bottom and ground it even though you should have enough water to clear. Really neat stuff.
Show-Me knows all about "ships in the night" situations. Can he be any help here?
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 12, 2025, 04:02 PMShow-Me knows all about "ships in the night" situations. Can he be any help here?
Maybe,
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 12, 2025, 04:02 PMShow-Me knows all about "ships in the night" situations. Can he be any help here?
Unfortunately no.
1/2 credit rescinded.
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 12, 2025, 05:13 PM1/2 credit rescinded.
Oh no I failed. Guess I'll have to repeat a year of..... whatever it is we do here.
Motto of my life: "There's always next year."
Quote from: BleedinRed on May 12, 2025, 02:27 PMIf I correctly understand the Bernoulli's principle, and I'd like to think I do, we need to go 3-0 or 2-1 and Texas needs to go 1-2 or 0-3; respectfully.
I respectively submit that there is nothing respectful about Texass.
Quote from: FNG on May 12, 2025, 06:38 PMI respectively submit that there is nothing respectful about Texass.
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Quote from: Feral on May 12, 2025, 01:38 PMI am an idiot.
Me too...math is hard for me. ;D
Quote from: Feral on May 12, 2025, 03:38 PMI used the Terrence Howard math approach
Well done, sir.
Quote from: woodhog14 on May 13, 2025, 09:09 AMMe too...math is hard for me. ;D
If only it didn't involve numbers.
Quote from: Gambler on May 13, 2025, 11:44 AMIf only it didn't involve numbers.
Try algebra and calculus, you guys would kill it.
Today's D1 nerdcast projection:
1. Horns
2. Hogs
3. Vandy
4. UNC
5. UGA
6. Auburn
7. LSU
8. Oregon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oH4OZn7wv10
Here's the projected field. They gave us Kansas, Creighton, and Wright State.
https://d1baseball.com/stories/2025-d1baseball-field-of-64-projections-may-18/
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Wehiwa Aloy wins SEC player POY. We sweep POY, Bri Ellis wins Softball POY
and his little bro, davalon, and root are 1st team all-sec.
Quote from: Pig Benis on May 18, 2025, 05:39 PMHere's the projected field. They gave us Kansas, Creighton, and Wright State.
https://d1baseball.com/stories/2025-d1baseball-field-of-64-projections-may-18/
It's crazy how much talent is out there. There are several regionals I wouldn't feel comfortable in.
Some of these one seeds from the Big 10 may not be well prepared. Will be interesting to see how some of the 2 and 3 seed SEC teams do.
Quote from: Hogfan58 on May 19, 2025, 02:47 PMWehiwa Aloy wins SEC player POY. We sweep POY, Bri Ellis wins Softball POY
We need to make sure they know each other and convert to Mormonism and maybe in 25 years you young guys will see some real players on both teams.
https://d1baseball.com/stories/2025-d1baseball-field-of-64-projections-may-23/
Updated today. They now have us opposite the Knoxville regional and bumped TCU to a 2 seed in Corvallis.
https://d1baseball.com/stories/2025-d1baseball-field-of-64-projections-may-24/
Now they have us as the 3 overall seed opposite the Oxford regional where TCU is the 2.
Doesn't bode well
https://x.com/NCAABaseball/status/1927024472059515314
2025 UIL 4A Division 1 Baseball Championship Pleasant Grove High School vs Calallen High School
Stream high school sports live and on demand on any device with the NFHS Network
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/uil/gamec83f05547
Hog signee Hunter Rose is a pretty good pitcher.
https://www.bassmaster.com/news/daily-limit-bassing-for-hogs-helps-hogs-reach-college-world-series/
"It's actually now with his younger brother in Omaha, where the lil' hog will be there helping cheer on the big Hogs against LSU in their CWS opener Saturday night."
Over under on number of times they show the fish on the broadcast Saturday night?
Raiding little bro.
https://x.com/jacksonbwells/status/1932980496788558269?s=46&t=VKUX0KEsVDEwvBGk5nonyA
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Jun 11, 2025, 11:02 PMRaiding little bro.
https://x.com/jacksonbwells/status/1932980496788558269?s=46&t=VKUX0KEsVDEwvBGk5nonyA
We sure they didn't just push him to us?
ERA - 5.36
WHIP - 1.49
W/L - 3-8
Also, how is he eligible for more? He pitched for UALR for 3 seasons and 1 season at UA Rich Mountain. This was all after Covid, so he doesn't have a Covid year.
Quote from: Usafhawg on Jun 12, 2025, 06:02 AMWe sure they didn't just push him to us?
ERA - 5.36
WHIP - 1.49
W/L - 3-8
Also, how is he eligible for more? He pitched for UALR for 3 seasons and 1 season at UA Rich Mountain. This was all after Covid, so he doesn't have a Covid year.
JUCO years don't count anymore apparently.
He led the nation in ERA in 2023 and throws 97. Worth a look. He was UALR's number one starter.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Jun 12, 2025, 06:29 AMJUCO years don't count anymore apparently.
Thank you. I forgot about that.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Jun 12, 2025, 06:29 AMHe led the nation in ERA in 2023 and throws 97. Worth a look. He was UALR's number one starter.
That is good to hear
Quote from: Usafhawg on Jun 12, 2025, 06:51 AMThank you. I forgot about that.
That is good to hear
It was a valid question given his stats last year for sure.
I doubt we're promising him a weekend starter role or anything more than just a chance to compete. Worst case, he comes in and flames out in the fall, in which case Curry at UALR would likely take him back. Best case Hobbs figures out how to get him back to the level where he beat out Skenes for the ERA title and we have a relatively inexpensive starter.
Huge, I am told
https://x.com/kendallrogers/status/1933662461053350290?s=46&t=6uNMWI6PFOkxijXNhEuvSA
A little trim and he'll have the Ricky Vaughn look. Changed that number to 99 wild thing!
Lot of potential
I'm retarded
Quote from: DrMongoose on Jun 13, 2025, 06:09 PMHuge, I am told
https://x.com/kendallrogers/status/1933662461053350290?s=46&t=6uNMWI6PFOkxijXNhEuvSA
Comp I saw on an other board from an analytics guy was a left handed, better Gage Wood. Similar "rising" fastball to Wood.
So it doesn't get lost in the game thread. Pat needs to visit the Hog Pen next season when LSU or Tennessee are in town.
https://x.com/razorbackbsb/status/1935063245301178794?s=46&t=DTGVKlgNTKh5Nq29PdZsdg
Tonight the Razorback baseball team won its 50th game of the season.
That has happened only four other times in program history. It's the second for DVH, the last time was in 2021.
https://x.com/DanFair88/status/1935187235051368798?t=QojKwqtqLZhPesFciNP54Q&s=19 (https://x.com/DanFair88/status/1935187235051368798?t=QojKwqtqLZhPesFciNP54Q&s=19)
I'm convinced Root has two faces - serious and murderous
Quote from: buff2.0 on Jun 18, 2025, 08:19 AMI'm convinced Root has two faces - serious and murderous
Root looks like the bully in an '80s high school movie written by John Hughes.
Quote from: Feral on Jun 18, 2025, 09:50 AMRoot looks like the bully in an '80s high school movie written by John Hughes.
My dad said Taliban. My brother went Amish, which would be more accurate if Root shaved his moustache but left the beard.
"This is mine curveball, and I shallst strike thee out."
As we close out 2025...
Will has been a great Hog.
https://x.com/w_mcentire/status/1936168865912045589
Quote from: DirkPiggler on May 08, 2025, 08:56 AMI know this is a weird question for this thread, but does anyone here know how they decide who sings the National Anthem for the Hog baseball games?
My son's girlfriend has sung it at a few Naturals games.
I saw this today. It is for football, but might be able to direct you.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Ah5JZwipQ/
Quote from: Usafhawg on Jun 20, 2025, 05:45 PMI saw this today. It is for football, but might be able to direct you.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Ah5JZwipQ/
Thank you. I actually got to talk to the lady who sang the anthem for the last game of the Tennessee series (and several others). She said to just have her contact the Razorback Foundation.
I'll pass this along as well. She's here with us for a few days.
Fraser to the portal? Didn't have that on my bingo card
https://x.com/pigtrailnation/status/1936552189444719033?s=61&t=jBF4ycjE1_hZ59GSXn-HZg
Postseason must not matter. Good for him.
Saw somewhere three Tennessee pitchers have hit the portal. Not sure who or how good they are.
Quote from: buff2.0 on Jun 21, 2025, 06:03 PMPostseason must not matter. Good for him.
It must, he was the only finalist that made it to Omaha.
Quote from: buff2.0 on Jun 21, 2025, 06:03 PMPostseason must not matter. Good for him.
Aloy had a better postseason than either of the other finalists.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Jun 21, 2025, 08:56 PMAloy had a better postseason than either of the other finalists.
Member Doyle's performance in the postseason in the supers?
Pepperidge farm members
Quote from: buff2.0 on Jun 21, 2025, 06:03 PMPostseason must not matter. Good for him.
What a joke, man. Come on...
Why? So what if he "did better than the other finalists", that just means they all fucking sucked in the postseason. I watched two shortstops last night do it on the field just as well as he did this year.
Quote from: buff2.0 on Jun 22, 2025, 11:16 AMWhy? So what if he "did better than the other finalists", that just means they all fucking sucked in the postseason. I watched two shortstops last night do it on the field just as well as he did this year.
They obviously didn't do it as well as he did all year or they would've won it instead. Keep wallowing in it though.
https://x.com/pearatings/status/1936835301923795234
Speaking of wallowing. This hurts.
tHeY oBvIoUsL... they're obviously still playing while you people are patting yourselves on the backs because we won another regular season award.
Like I said, literally, "Good for him." So y'all can piss off if you want to say I'm wallowing.
AND FUCK YOU ESPECIALLY FOR SHOWING ME THAT TWEET. It's like having a scab ripped off of my raw taint.
Quote from: buff2.0 on Jun 22, 2025, 12:31 PMtHeY oBvIoUsL... they're obviously still playing while you people are patting yourselves on the backs because we won another regular season award.
Like I said, literally, "Good for him." So y'all can piss off if you want to say I'm wallowing.
AND FUCK YOU ESPECIALLY FOR SHOWING ME THAT TWEET. It's like having a scab ripped off of my raw taint.
That's the spirit!
Quote from: Pig Benis on Jun 22, 2025, 12:29 PMhttps://x.com/pearatings/status/1936835301923795234
Speaking of wallowing. This hurts.
This makes more sense of it and damn
https://x.com/PEARatings/status/1935935772235870670
debriyn inducted into the 2025 college baseball hof class.
Well deserved. He put Arkansas on the map. Can't believe it took this long.
Swear I thought he was already in