Henderson era starts tonight

[msstate7]

Do you expect any lineup changes?

[Bulldog1]

Do you expect any lineup changes?

Hopefully. We had essentially the same lineup all weekend, besides a few substitutions

[msstate7]

Hopefully. We had essentially the same lineup all weekend, besides a few substitutions

I am really hoping this past weekend was the product of the cloud surrounding cann

[shoeless joe]

I am really hoping this past weekend was the product of the cloud surrounding cann

Prolly a combination of that and the fact that we aren't as talented as some thought. But IF the team has respect for Henderson then something like this could be a rallying point. That is a very important IF

[Bulldog1]

I am really hoping this past weekend was the product of the cloud surrounding cann

The optimistic side of me says that it was. I just hope they go out and play hard for Gary

[msstate7]

Prolly a combination of that and the fact that we aren't as talented as some thought. But IF the team has respect for Henderson then something like this could be a rallying point. That is a very important IF

You opened thread to see if I called for him to be fired, didn?t you? Lol

[louisvilledawg]

Is the streaming free tonight?

[MadDawg]

Hopefully we will win tonight and start out on the right foot.

[shoeless joe]

You opened thread to see if I called for him to be fired, didn?t you? Lol

Ha...you're ever the optimist before the games. I think that we couldn't better in a better position coaching wise to handle something like this. I'm not 100% sure we're not just flat out better off. But that does remain to be seen.

Give him at least til SEC to start calling for his head.

[Homedawg]

Hopefully. We had essentially the same lineup all weekend, besides a few substitutions

Who is it you want to see? Other than Anderson I can't think of anyone. We started 12 different position players

[Activated Alpha]

Ha...you're ever the optimist before the games. I think that we couldn't better in a better position coaching wise to handle something like this. I'm not 100% sure we're not just flat out better off. But that does remain to be seen.

Give him at least til SEC to start calling for his head.

My question regarding all of this is where was Henderson during these practices where Can was basically a no show or non observant? He's been there before and has experience dealing with coaches who are similar since he's been a head coach before. Plus the relationship he has with Cohen I just have a hard time realizing he would put up with behaviour like that

[Bulldog1]

Who is it you want to see? Other than Anderson I can't think of anyone. We started 12 different position players

I honestly would like to see someone replace Belmont

[msstate7]

I honestly would like to see someone replace Belmont

You watch your mouth! Haha... give em a few more games anyway

[Bulldog1]

You watch your mouth! Haha... give em a few more games anyway

I know. Just shake it up once, give someone else a shot. Maybe his head wasn’t in it this weekend. Let’s just see how he does for the next 2-3 weeks

[The Federalist Engineer]

Opportunity for everybody to reset! Henderson gets a tryout with a marquee program, a full recruiting class to keep together, and a new stadium on the horizon

I’m all in with Henderson, hope he does great

[Dental Dawg33]

Hope we get to play. Looking at the radar, may not happen

[Dental Dawg33]

Maybe it'll keep pushing North. Really want to see how our guys respond tonight. Henderson will get them back on track

[ScoobaDawg]

Is the streaming free tonight?


Streaming??? You think Jackson State has a streaming service? They likely don't even have a camera...

[Homedawg]

We only have 15 position players eligible to play. All but 3 drew a start. I don't thing we have a magic pill or player in that dugout that's going to change much. The guys we have have to play better.

[iPat09]

Streaming??? You think Jackson State has a streaming service? They likely don't even have a camera...

The baseball twitter account actually tweeted a link earlier to watch it. So yes, they have a camera.

https://livestream.com/jsutigers1

[shoeless joe]

My question regarding all of this is where was Henderson during these practices where Can was basically a no show or non observant? He's been there before and has experience dealing with coaches who are similar since he's been a head coach before. Plus the relationship he has with Cohen I just have a hard time realizing he would put up with behaviour like that

As the #2 guy there isn't a whole lot that can be done. It was cann's program...Henderson knew that and didn't want to put himself in a position to undermine anybody. Been there done that. However, i'm sure if/when the subject was broached with Cohen he gave an honest answer. All speculation on my part but I've seen it play out time after time.

[Cowbell]

My question regarding all of this is where was Henderson during these practices where Can was basically a no show or non observant? He's been there before and has experience dealing with coaches who are similar since he's been a head coach before. Plus the relationship he has with Cohen I just have a hard time realizing he would put up with behaviour like that
I have been asking myself this same question - I just hope that maybe Henderson brought attention to this and it ended up leading to the big kaboom...

[RougeDawg]

We only have 15 position players eligible to play. All but 3 drew a start. I don't thing we have a magic pill or player in that dugout that's going to change much. The guys we have have to play better.

Baseball is a mental game. The distractions we all know about now, most likely played a huge part in the results last weekend. Let?s see what happens now because the team did not respect Cann.

[BuckyIsAB****]

Is the streaming free tonight?

Yeah

[BuckyIsAB****]

Streaming??? You think Jackson State has a streaming service? They likely don't even have a camera...

They do have a streaming service and its free

[Homedawg]

Baseball is a mental game. The distractions we all know about now, most likely played a huge part in the results last weekend. Let?s see what happens now because the team did not respect Cann.

I played for guys I didn't respect, never had an affect on my performance or effort. With that said, we had numerous guys who had disappointing weekends that I think will play better. Starting with Stovall for sure.

[BrunswickDawg]

Nothing harder then trying to figure out when you need to go over your bosses head and when to lay back and see what happens.

I would suspect that the Cann situation didn't develop until this past off season. Henderson, in his role as pitching coach, might have not been exposed to as much of it as other coaches either. He also may not have wanted to rat Cann out, hoping he would right the ship once the season started. It's a tough call. I've been there with a boss before.

[maroonmania]

I am really hoping this past weekend was the product of the cloud surrounding cann
Would like to think so but would the uncertain status of your HC really affect your focus in hitting or pitching a baseball?

[Dawg61]

Streaming??? You think Jackson State has a streaming service? They likely don't even have a camera...

I heard Jackson State's streaming service is fire

[Dawg61]

I am really hoping this past weekend was the product of the cloud surrounding cann

Well operation dumbass texting on his cellphone apparently happened Friday during the game so I can see why the team didn't have their minds fully on the series. They probably all knew Cann was fired Friday night and everyone didn't really give a shit about the games.

[Bulldog1]

Well operation dumbass texting on his cellphone apparently happened Friday during the game so I can see why the team didn't have their minds fully on the series. They probably all knew Cann was fired Friday night and everyone didn't really give a shit about the games.

I heard that too. Cohen was done with him Friday, but didn’t want to distract the players. That’s why he waited til Monday.

[Skydawg1]

Do you expect any lineup changes?I'm expecting a rainout.

[Bulldog1]

Lineup tonight
Mangum
Hatcher
Stovall
Vansau
Belmont
Allen
Skelton
Poole
Jordan

JP France on the mound

[Barkman Turner Overdrive]

As the #2 guy there isn't a whole lot that can be done. It was cann's program...Henderson knew that and didn't want to put himself in a position to undermine anybody. Been there done that.

^^^This^^^

Anybody that is questioning why Henderson did or did not do X has never been either the head man or the #2 guy. Having been both, sometimes it is harder being the #2 guy and not being able to talk the head man off the ledge.

[Coach34]

I've spent a majority of my coaching career as the #2 guy in football- running the offense and bouncing ideas back and forth. Sometimes guys listen- sometimes guys are too damn hardheaded. Cann was too caught up into what he had going in Florida than his career. Here's why:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqG75UhN6yo

[Mjoelner34]

Tarp coming off the field now.

[RougeDawg]

I played for guys I didn't respect, never had an affect on my performance or effort. With that said, we had numerous guys who had disappointing weekends that I think will play better. Starting with Stovall for sure.

I?m not saying they were playing bad on purpose. But if you have all those thoughts in your head it makes performing your best more difficult. Any distractions disrupting full focus can hurt performance.

[Tbonewannabe]

I?m not saying they were playing bad on purpose. But if you have all those thoughts in your head it makes performing your best more difficult. Any distractions disrupting full focus can hurt performance.

I heard Canny was giving conflicting coaching such as be really aggressive at the plate but also try to take strikes. He apparently didn't have his head in the game at any point.

[PMDawg]

Do we have someone ready to take Henderson's phone at the entrance to the field?

[msstate7]

We gonna play or what?

[Bulldog1]

7:15 probably

[Interpolation_Dawg_EX]

Haha damn, apparently PA announcer said Nick Mingione is the MSU HC...

[Drugdog]

😳

[RocketDawg]

There's a tornado warning in Mississippi near New Hebron. I don't know where that is, apparently near Mt. Olive and Prentiss. But I don't know where those are either, and the map was too close in to tell.

[RocketDawg]

Haha damn, apparently PA announcer said Nick Mingione is the MSU HC...

Do we want another Italian? **

[Activated Alpha]

There's a tornado warning in Mississippi near New Hebron. I don't know where that is, apparently near Mt. Olive and Prentiss. But I don't know where those are either, and the map was too close in to tell.

So somewhere in Mississippi. Got it. Thanks for the heads up

[BuckyIsAB****]

2-0 Dawgs.

Bottom 2

[BHildreth3]

Is the game on the radio? I'm getting the Basketball coaches call in show on 105.9 the Zonnnne.

[BuckyIsAB****]

Is the game on 105.9 the zone?

Im watching it on JSU live stream

[msstate7]

Is the game on 105.9 the zone?

http://hailstate.com/watch/?Live=1367&type=Live

[BHildreth3]

Im watching it on JSU live stream thanks.

[ATTILLA THE DOG]

Is the game on the radio? I'm getting the Basketball coaches call in show on 105.9 the Zonnnne.

96.1 in starkville local broadcast only

[RocketDawg]

So somewhere in Mississippi. Got it. Thanks for the heads up

I listed 3 towns. Perhaps you know where those places are. The post was a little more definitive than you indicated. ;)

[msstate7]

I have been critical of us playing swac schools, but I am backing off that stance some. Jim is interviewing a retired JSU baseball coach, and the coach has been so complimentary of us. Said we were the first predominantly white school that played them. Has thanked miss state numerous times for making this trip. I think it is very cool that we helped them out some with what seems to us pretty much nothing but a midweek game

[Drugdog]

I have been critical of us playing swac schools, but I am backing off that stance some. Jim is interviewing a retired JSU baseball coach, and the coach has been so complimentary of us. Said we were the first predominantly white school that played them. Has thanked miss state numerous times for making this trip. I think it is very cool that we helped them out some with what seems to us pretty much nothing but a midweek game

I agree. Very complimentary.

[BuckyIsAB****]

Stovall is great in the field but he cant buy a big hit right now

[HoopsDawg]

Stovall is great in the field but he cant buy a big hit right now

he might be more comfortable in a different spot in the order. Maybe move him to 9th. I also don't understand why Anderson isn't getting AB's for Poole. I know he is raw, but he hit well in the scrimmages.

[BuckyIsAB****]

France gives up 1 hit thru 5 and Henderson puts Keegan James in just wants him to get reps I guess.

France is pretty good.

4 innings my bad

[Bulldog1]

France may work his way into the weekend rotation at some point this year. Depending on how Billingsley does.

[Turfdawg67]

Still 2-0? Sorry can’t get the app to work on my phone.

[Bulldog1]

5-0

[HoopsDawg]

France may work his way into the weekend rotation at some point this year. Depending on how Billingsley does.

I kind of like Billingsley out of the pen better anyway.

[Activated Alpha]

I listed 3 towns. Perhaps you know where those places are. The post was a little more definitive than you indicated. ;)

Being funny. I know where they are, but someone might be like.....where?

[BuckyIsAB****]

Still 2-0? Sorry can?t get the app to work on my phone.

5-0 bottom 4

[HoopsDawg]

Boy, James has some good stuff.

[HoopsDawg]

Looked like a bean on purpose there. Vansau bat flipped on his dinger and did a little more showboating after he touched home plate.

[RougeDawg]

Looked like a bean on purpose there. Vansau bat flipped on his dinger and did a little more showboating after he touched home plate.

Good baseball there. Act like you?ve done it before.

[BuckyIsAB****]

8-0 after Tanner Poole jacks it

[HoopsDawg]

he might be more comfortable in a different spot in the order. Maybe move him to 9th. I also don't understand why Anderson isn't getting AB's for Poole. I know he is raw, but he hit well in the scrimmages.

It worked, Poole with the Homer. Now if I can get Stovall and the catcher position going.

[RocketDawg]

8-0 after Tanner Poole jacks it

So we're playing better tonight. Is it because we're not playing a team that's near the same caliber as USM, or is it because the controversy on the team is over? Or both?

[Bulldog1]

So we're playing better tonight. Is it because we're not playing a team that's near the same caliber as USM, or is it because the controversy on the team is over? Or both?

I want to say both, but we’ll find out soon enough. I think this team can be really good, now that we’re focused on actual baseball.

[BuckyIsAB****]

I want to say both, but we’ll find out soon enough. I think this team can be really good, now that we’re focused on actual baseball.

I do too but we concern me on offense still.

We have looked more energized and arent making stupid plays in the field.

I do know this, Alexander and Stovall are going to be vacuums in the infield. Only thing is can Alexander be decent at the plate. Think Stovall will be ok

[preachermatt83]

France may work his way into the weekend rotation at some point this year. Depending on how Billingsley does.

Billingsly looked a lot better than small on opening weekend imo.

[TaleofTwoDogs]

The streaming broadcast lags the Jim Ellis audio by 10 seconds or so. Noticed Hailstate's broadcast just had a commercial with Coach Can talking about a safe house (for bad weather). He should have taken his own advice.

[Bulldog1]

I do too but we concern me on offense still.

We have looked more energized and arent making stupid plays in the field.

I do know this, Alexander and Stovall are going to be vacuums in the infield. Only thing is can Alexander be decent at the plate. Think Stovall will be ok
Right. We’re not throwing routine ground balls into center field like we did last week. We’ve played good defense tonight and hit 2 bombs

[Turfdawg67]

Thanks for the updates. Sitting around a bunch of NC State and Duke fans up in Raleigh.

[Commercecomet24]

Looked like a bean on purpose there. Vansau bat flipped on his dinger and did a little more showboating after he touched home plate.

I would?ve hit him too. But I?m old school.

[HoopsDawg]

9 runs but only 6 hits.

[Commercecomet24]

Cann left us in a bad situation. However Henderson has the perfect personality that these kids need right now. He?s experienced, calm and poised. He?ll get em settled down and I think we may have a good season. I don?t think it?ll wind up how we all expected before the season began but I think we will be competitive.

[HoopsDawg]

I don't think 3B is Tanner's ideal position.

[msstate7]

9 runs but only 6 hits.

Lot better than Saturday... bunch of hits, hardly any runs

[HoopsDawg]

Lot better than Saturday... bunch of hits, hardly any runs

obviously, yeah. I would still like to see more than 6 hits vs Jackson State.

[InTheIttaBenaHotSun]

Why was Mangum pulled?

[Bulldog1]

Why was Mangum pulled?

I guess rest, but I have no clue. I hope it’s nothing more

[HoopsDawg]

Why was Mangum pulled?

probably just to give Mac an AB.

[HoopsDawg]

I'm surprised we have gone with Keegan this long. I guess we don't plan on using him this weekend.

[HoopsDawg]

we will win a lot of midweek games if we go France-James-Barlow like we did tonight.

[Commercecomet24]

I know it?s only JSU and all but the kids needed this tonight. They?ve played well regardless of the competition especially pitchers and defense.

[HoopsDawg]

I know it?s only JSU and all but the kids needed this tonight. They?ve played well regardless of the competition especially pitchers and defense.

very true.

[The Federalist Engineer]

Lot better than Saturday... bunch of hits, hardly any runs

At least LA can hit 250 in the SWAC, that can be in his bio next year

[msstate7]

At least LA can hit 250 in the SWAC, that can be in his bio next year

He very well may crash and burn this season, but I am not concerned about him just yet. Gotta hit in 3 of our 4 games, right? Error on opening day, but good defense since

[Todd4State]

obviously, yeah. I would still like to see more than 6 hits vs Jackson State.

Kind of hard to hit pitches that aren't strikes or worth swinging at.

[preachermatt83]

Did anyone say what happened to Barlow

[Coach34]

He very well may crash and burn this season, but I am not concerned about him just yet. Gotta hit in 3 of our 4 games, right? Error on opening day, but good defense since

3/16- .188

It's early. We'll see