I agree, a funeral for LFL is silly.

[Drugs Delaney]

The mofos on Nafoom are having a ball with it, of course besides girl's softball they really have nothing else to talk about. But really, is it any more silly than this? https://www.seccountry.com/mississippi/ole-miss-coach-hugh-freeze-creates-his-own-funeral-to-drive-a-message-home

[pilldawg]

The mofos on Nafoom are having a ball with it, of course besides girl's softball they really have nothing else to talk about. But really, is it any more silly than this? https://www.seccountry.com/mississippi/ole-miss-coach-hugh-freeze-creates-his-own-funeral-to-drive-a-message-home

Rigs are dead, but Left Field Lounge will live on

[CadaverDawg]

Maybe the funeral was for our season

[msbulldog]

Maybe the funeral was for our season

Cdawg, The last 3 weeks have been very disappointing, mistakes have been made, the players are wore slap down to nothing. I think we are in better position than any of us would have thought at the beginning of the season. Let's just celebrate and congratulate our players for the hard work they have put in.

[maroonmania]

Maybe the funeral was for our season

Don't know about LFL, but it sure seems the team has now died for the season. Talk about finishing with a whimper. Not even looking that forward to the regional now because it seems like we are like "stick a fork in us" done for the year.

[ScottH]

I'm not sure it wouldn't be best to tank game 1 in Hoover and come home and rest.

[CadaverDawg]

I'm not sure it wouldn't be best to tank game 1 in Hoover and come home and rest.

Things like the SEC Tournament are why you play baseball. Screw that, I want us to try to win it. Ain't like we're going to Omaha this year...so why not try to win some hardware.

[Todd4State]

On this ridiculous topic- I saw ONE person with a black RIP LFL t-shirt. I'm pretty sure she wasn't any younger than 70 either.

[HSVDawg]

Don't know about LFL, but it sure seems the team has now died for the season. Talk about finishing with a whimper. Not even looking that forward to the regional now because it seems like we are like "stick a fork in us" done for the year.

Don't really agree with this. Still could have a 2011 type run. That year was a very similar finish to this one. Lost 2 of 3 at home to a really, really bad LSU team when winning one more would have handed us the SECW. Didn't do much in Hoover. Wound up as a 3 seed in ATL and went 3-0, took UF down to the wire and were just a couple of outs away from Omaha until Caleb Reed ran out of gas. That would be a hell of a finish in my book, and still very possible.

[ScottH]

Things like the SEC Tournament are why you play baseball. Screw that, I want us to try to win it. Ain't like we're going to Omaha this year...so why not try to win some hardware.

I'd typically agree. But we need rest.

I still think we can make postseason noise.

[Mimi's Babies]

The folks on Nafoon need something to do.... their ath. program is TANKED.... for YEARS......

They will visit often here in the next few weeks just to see who we call on the carpet and who was left out..... js

[CadaverDawg]

Don't really agree with this. Still could have a 2011 type run. That year was a very similar finish to this one. Lost 2 of 3 at home to a really, really bad LSU team when winning one more would have handed us the SECW. Didn't do much in Hoover. Wound up as a 3 seed in ATL and went 3-0, took UF down to the wire and were just a couple of outs away from Omaha until Caleb Reed ran out of gas. That would be a hell of a finish in my book, and still very possible.

I agree, I kinda put the season behind us and feel like now it's anybody's to win. Gotta get hot at the right time, and while we definitely aren't hot...sometimes a fresh postseason start is just what the doctor ordered. Especially when now we have little to no pressure, but still have the best player in college baseball and a capable ace/closer. Never know. At least we have an opportunity at it.

Now it comes down to matchups, and who wants it more. I like our guys' fight, so while we may not win a game, I think we'll fight

[Political Hack]

I still can't believe they're going to screw with the best thing in college baseball. It's a tremendous risk. We could go from the best ballpark in the nation to just another shiney new dime.

[Coursesuper]

Exactly, but we are MSU and we could fvck up a wet dream.

[CadaverDawg]

I still can't believe they're going to screw with the best thing in college baseball. It's a tremendous risk. We could go from the best ballpark in the nation to just another shiney new dime.

In the rendering video, it shows several contraptions in the new LFL, almost as if people will be able to customize and even add contraptions. Is that accurate? I'll see if I can find the pic

[CadaverDawg]

http://www.msubulldogclub.com/projects/wp-content/blogs.dir/2/files/dudy-noble-field/7.jpg

If they'll at least let people customize and get creative with the seating and setup, that would be pretty cool. I still think as long as they don't put super strict rules on it, it will be pretty kick ass. But now there'll be more people able to take advantage and enjoy it. We'll see...at first I was bummed, but I'm starting to think it will retain much of its character, and the fans and their creativity will be what keeps it special

[starkvegasdawg]

If they allow customization that will help, but I'm still sad they're getting rid of the most college baseball thing ever. Every announcer that ever called a game wanted to go out there for a reason. Same for visiting fans and players. Now we have concrete boxes. Woohoo.

[ScottH]

I still can't believe they're going to screw with the best thing in college baseball. It's a tremendous risk. We could go from the best ballpark in the nation to just another shiney new dime.

I recall the wrap up of one of the early DNF small group fundraising meetings. To an attendee, your sentiment was echoed 100%. Administratively, it was quickly dismissed.

Interestingly (I feel safe saying without access to Bulldog Club rankings) of the 10 folks there, at least 7 were Top 20 Bulldog Club lifetime donors.

[Intramural All-American]

If they allow customization that will help, but I'm still sad they're getting rid of the most college baseball thing ever. Every announcer that ever called a game wanted to go out there for a reason. Same for visiting fans and players. Now we have concrete boxes. Woohoo.

they didn't want to go out there to sit on old trucks. If you think the rigs are the thing that make LFL special, you're mistaken. People go out there because of the people. The environment. The food. The beer. Opposing fans and players go out there because they are invited and treated graciously by many people offering them food and a party like atmosphere. The fans make LFL, not the trucks. That doesn't have to change. The only way LFL will suffer, is if some stubborn fans make it suffer.

Yes, we are losing uniqueness, but that should be it.

[starkvegasdawg]

they didn't want to go out there to sit on old trucks. If you think the rigs are the thing that make LFL special, you're mistaken. People go out there because of the people. The environment. The food. The beer. Opposing fans and players go out there because they are invited and treated graciously by many people offering them food and a party like atmosphere. The fans make LFL, not the trucks. That doesn't have to change. The only way LFL will suffer, is if some stubborn fans make it suffer.

Yes, we are losing uniqueness, but that should be it.

The rigs definitely played a part. Uniqueness can't be overstated. They helped make the environment. A tiki bar and a set of bleachers on the back of a flatbed in the outfield was special. It was the most recognizable thing about MSU along with the cowbell. And before someone accuses me of having a rig out there and pissed because I'm losing it you'd be wrong. I've watched a game from out there a total of one time in my life. Everybody can mark my words. There will come a day when we all wish we had back what we're discarding now.

[CadaverDawg]

The rigs definitely played a part. Uniqueness can't be overstated. They helped make the environment. A tiki bar and a set of bleachers on the back of a flatbed in the outfield was special. It was the most recognizable thing about MSU along with the cowbell. And before someone accuses me of having a rig out there and pissed because I'm losing it you'd be wrong. I've watched a game from out there a total of one time in my life. Everybody can mark my words. There will come a day when we all wish we had back what we're discarding now.

If everybody is convinced it will be ruined, it will be ruined. Just like it started with a few pickups and turned in to what it is now...it will graduate to something else now. It will be a change at first, but Intramural is right, it's the people and the atmosphere that make it. And it will still be unique, just in a different way. It'll be as great as we want to make it, or as bad as we want to make it.

[Todd4State]

If everybody is convinced it will be ruined, it will be ruined. Just like it started with a few pickups and turned in to what it is now...it will graduate to something else now. It will be a change at first, but Intramural is right, it's the people and the atmosphere that make it. And it will still be unique, just in a different way. It'll be as great as we want to make it, or as bad as we want to make it.

Exactly. The rigs aren't what make the LFL fun and unique. It's the people. And now it's going to be safer and more accessible for people to enjoy.

[Mjoelner34]

I still don't get where the 'more accessible' part is. Are people talking about the concourses through the lounge or the open spots in right? Are the open spots in right going to be first-come, first-serve? If so, I may get me a little side business going. Any of you from Jackson or the coast? I'll get you a spot in right for around $70/game. I only live about 5 minutes away

[State82]

If everybody is convinced it will be ruined, it will be ruined. It'll be as great as we want to make it, or as bad as we want to make it.

Good points

[yjnkdawg]

I know the intent is to modernize the outfield area, and still have the socializing, grilling and all that is associated with the outfield area now, but I think one of the main factors too is safety issues. That is a safe environment for all.

[yjnkdawg]

If everybody is convinced it will be ruined, it will be ruined. Just like it started with a few pickups and turned in to what it is now...it will graduate to something else now. It will be a change at first, but Intramural is right, it's the people and the atmosphere that make it. And it will still be unique, just in a different way. It'll be as great as we want to make it, or as bad as we want to make it.


Excellent point, CD.

[starkvegasdawg]

I know the intent is to modernize the outfield area, and still have the socializing, grilling and all that is associated with the outfield area now, but I think one of the main factors too is safety issues. That is a safe environment for all.

It's just as safe as the junction is on game day.