Super Regional Sunday Game Thread

[CadaverDawg]

Meanwhile Kopps is at 112 pitches and only 2 runs allowed. Dude is a freak of nature

[LC Dawg]

I don't think our pitching is our biggest concern for tomorrow.

[CadaverDawg]

That's why THE UNIVERSITY shouldn't be putting smack talk on the video board. Especially when the smack is referring to game State isn't even Involved.

What? That was photoshopped man, hahaha

[BeardoMSU]

Meanwhile Kopps is at 112 pitches and only 2 runs allowed. Dude is a freak of nature

He really is. Its insane.

[maroonmania]

Sad part is they have 8 more runs than us but only 3 more hits than us. 9 runs on 8 hits for them, 1 run on 5 hits for us. Of course, multiple HRs help.

[msstate7]

Meanwhile Kopps is at 112 pitches and only 2 runs allowed. Dude is a freak of nature

I wish our staff didn't baby sims so much. Sims should've been pitching 5-6 innings a weekend the last month

[Bdawg]

Let's see if we can get someone to second base this inning and hopefully chase this guy.

[BeardoMSU]

I don't think our pitching is our biggest concern for tomorrow.

At least we won't have to face this guy tomorrow. We laced their flame thrower out of the pen yesterday, so more like him would be ideal.

[Maroonthirteen]

What? That was photoshopped man, hahaha

Hahaha. Got me for sure. I had someone else show me that. Regardless got me.

Thanks for the heads up.

[maroonmania]

You are the epitome of our fan base... shitty. Oh, and you wanna cancel me snowflake. Careful you'll be acting like those ppl you rail against in most threads.

Well, Mr. Polyanna, don't let the door hit you on the way out. Good luck with middle school. I do think its kind of humorous with all the posters on here calling out Lemonis and our players you pick me to rant on.

[RocketDawg]

How long will they leave Kopps in?

[CadaverDawg]

If I'm their coach I'm headed to the nearest 14 year old all star tourney and grabbing me a soft tossing lefty to pitch to our mental midgets tomorrow. We've managed to make zero adjustments today, so I doubt anything would change tomorrow

[msstate7]

Van horn said he couldn't live with himself if he didn't start his best pitcher. Van horn knows what it takes. Go with sims, lemonis... don't be a dinosaur

[ScoobaDawg]

leadoff walk.
would need to get 6 here for me to have any belief and that aint happening.

[CadaverDawg]

How long will they leave Kopps in?

Till they head to Omaha

[BeardoMSU]

Twice we blow Lane leading off on base. Maybe that was the juju today? He goes 0-5 and we win this shit.

[bobtail bob]

Their MO so far is to get up on us quick and then apply pressure as needed. We have to stop them right out of the gate tomorrow to give our offense some breathing room

[Bulldog1]

No way they can overturn this after their other reviews tonight...

[CadaverDawg]

What time do we play tomorrow?

[ScoobaDawg]

back to back walks..

[msstate7]

What time do we play tomorrow?

Prime time, 6pm

[preachermatt83]

Sims could do tmr exactly what kobbs is doing today if we would let him.

[RocketDawg]

2 on, 1 out. We only need 4 runs per inning to tie. **

[maroonmania]

What time do we play tomorrow?

6:00

[CadaverDawg]

Prime time, 6pm

Thanks

[msstate7]

Sims could do tmr exactly what kobbs is doing today if we would let him.

We won't. We baby him too much

[RocketDawg]

HR for Wolfpack. Kopps looks tired. He's coming out.

[Bulldog1]

Sims could do tmr exactly what kobbs is doing today if we would let him.

And it's exactly what should happen.... But it won't.

[msstate7]

Lots of walks, take a strike or 2

[Bdawg]

Sims could do tmr exactly what kobbs is doing today if we would let him.

He wouldn't throw half the pitches Kopps has thrown

[Offshore Dawg]

Ark just gave up a two run homer in the 9th. after 115 pitches

[CadaverDawg]

Hogs down 3-2 in the 9th

[CadaverDawg]

Ark just gave up a two run homer in the 9th. after 115 pitches

Solo shot, but yes.

[Maroonthirteen]

OM starting their closer, Broadway. Wow.

[msstate7]

I would feel a lot better about tomorrow if ark and OM lose tonight. Pathetic, I know lol

[Offshore Dawg]

Solo shot, but yes.

my bad.

[RocketDawg]

Ark just gave up a two run homer in the 9th. after 115 pitches

They left him in just a little too long.

[CadaverDawg]

Kopps exits with 118 pitches and potentially getting the Loss. But these will be the toughest 3 outs NCState has ever tried to record, so I'll believe they beat Arkansas when I see it.

[msstate7]

OM starting their closer, Broadway. Wow.

Smart move

[CadaverDawg]

I would feel a lot better about tomorrow if ark and OM lose tonight. Pathetic, I know lol

What if Ark loses and OM wins. Suddenly their side of the bracket becomes much easier and their shot at a Title before us becomes MUCH more real.

[RocketDawg]

That wasn't a strike. Outside.

[msstate7]

That wasn't a strike. Outside.

Yep

[ScoobaDawg]

He wouldn't throw half the pitches Kopps has thrown

Sims threw 60 something vs tx.
would he have the same results kobbs does being that stretched out for 8 innings.. not likely but he could start and go 80 pitches easily if we wanted to.

[maroonmania]

Dang, probably low and outside but KJ has to swing at that one with this ump.

[msstate7]

Dang, probably low and outside but KJ has to swing at that one with this ump.

Can't hit that pitch

[CadaverDawg]

Kopps crying in the dugout. That dude gave them everything he had.

[ScoobaDawg]

rowdey takes a bounce off the ribs and he runs to 3rd.

[msstate7]

Kopps crying in the dugout. That dude gave them everything he had.

That guy is a warrior

[msstate7]

I really struggle to see how Hancock is any better than Hatcher

[ScoobaDawg]

doesnt matter 6-3... no run score..

[Bdawg]

I would feel a lot better about tomorrow if ark and OM lose tonight. Pathetic, I know lol

No, not really

[Lord McBuckethead]

I really struggle to see how Hancock is any better than Hatcher

He isn't. At least not for the last month. I want Hatcher back in the lineup and I want the entire lineup shuffled for tomorrow, with Leggett in at SS too.

[preachermatt83]

I would feel a lot better about tomorrow if ark and OM lose tonight. Pathetic, I know lol

Pathetic or not I?m right there with you. Particularly OM

[Bdawg]

Sims threw 60 something vs tx.
would he have the same results kobbs does being that stretched out for 8 innings.. not likely but he could start and go 80 pitches easily if we wanted to.

I'm saying our coaches wouldn't let him

[preachermatt83]

OM starting their closer, Broadway. Wow.

Wise

[Lord McBuckethead]

Can't hit that pitch

You can if we would teach our players to go with the pitch.

[maroonmania]

He isn't. At least not for the last month. I want Hatcher back in the lineup and I want the entire lineup shuffled for tomorrow, with Leggett in at SS too.

Hancock was a big part of the offense at one time. Not so much anymore even though he has remained in the cleanup spot.

[West Tn Dawg]

Can't hit that pitch

They rarely hit any pitch! When they do, it's a weak ass ground ball or pop-up just off the grass!!!!!

[Maroonthirteen]

Well boys. It's baseball.

We made some errors. We hit some hard but right at them. Things could be very different tomorrow. State can win this tomorrow.

[preachermatt83]

You can if we would teach our players to go with the pitch.

Exactly. You don’t have to drive it. Just foul it off

[maroonmania]

So this is ND's 5th game in the NCAA tourney and they haven't scored less than 8 runs in any of those. We better bring our hitting shoes tomorrow.

[msstate7]

Well boys. It's baseball.

We made some errors. We hit some hard but right at them. Things could be very different tomorrow. State can win this tomorrow.

We absolutely can win it. We have to go with our best though, and I agree with smoot... start sims. I don't think we will, but we absolutely should

[msstate7]

So this is ND's 5th game in the NCAA tourney and they haven't scored less than 8 runs in any of those. We better bring our hitting shoes tomorrow.

Put sims on them to start. When he runs out of gas, go Harding. That change of style would be brutal

[maroonmania]

Well boys. It's baseball.

We made some errors. We hit some hard but right at them. Things could be very different tomorrow. State can win this tomorrow.

We haven't hit much hard today. They did steal one hit on a liner they caught but our hitting just hasn't been there today. Tanner Allen hasn't squared anything up today.

[RocketDawg]

Ark loses.

[maroonmania]

Down goes Ark

[Bdawg]

So this is ND's 5th game in the NCAA tourney and they haven't scored less than 8 runs in any of those. We better bring our hitting shoes tomorrow.

Dang right! One runs will send your ass packing for the year!

[CadaverDawg]

Hogs are out

[Maroonthirteen]

Hahahahaha. Arkansas wins game one 20?-1. And they are out. Done for the year. Only Omaha hog is on a grill.

[maroonmania]

Hahahahaha. Arkansas wins game one 20?-1. And they are out. Done for the year. Only Omaha hog is on a grill.

Yea, but Ark losing out to an ACC team at home doesn't help my feelings about tomorrow against the ACC champs.

[msstate7]

NC state loses the run differential by 17 runs, and they advance

[maroonmania]

5 pathetic hits. I think 4 of those were singles.

[msstate7]

Maybe big crowds bring out the best in the visiting teams

[TNDawg35]

Once again, I told y’all I didn’t have a good feeling about today….

[Bdawg]

One run is truly pathetic today and we gave up 9 with Mac on the mound. Better get right for tomorrow!!! It's a new day. They had their day today. It will be our day again tomorrow!!

[maroonmania]

Well, at least we shouldn't be wearing black tomorrow. Burn those things.

[maroonmania]

One run is truly pathetic today and we gave up 9 with Mac on the mound. Better get right for tomorrow!!! It's a new day. They had their day today. It will be our day again tomorrow!!

Well, they only scored one more today than yesteday. If we want to advance tomorrow our offense better wake up and fast. Today was pathetic.

[mparkerfd20]

We win 8-5 tomorrow

[CadaverDawg]

I don't know whether to be positive about tomorrow, or be honest and tell y'all they're going to kick our asses. I'm with msstate7, if somehow Arizona could pull off a miracle tonight and win, I'd feel much better about tomorrow win lose or draw.

[Activated Alpha]

Well I partially blame downwarddog since he watched the game and thus started our bed shitting. You are absolutely barred from watching the game tomorrow

[Bdawg]

We win 8-5 tomorrow

Sims better pitch a lot to hold them to 5.

[BayouDawg]

I was disappointed with effort today. Hopefully they can flush it and come out tomorrow with heads fully extracted from the anal cavity

[msstate7]

If we don't start sims, he has to at least be the first guy out the pen

[Bdawg]

If we don't start sims, he has to at least be the first guy out the pen

Time to ride your horse or possibly go home!

[BeardoMSU]

If we don't start sims, he has to at least be the first guy out the pen

I don't think there's any way we start him tomorrow.

[NCDawg]

Notre Dame is a good hitting team. They knocked out our 2 best starting pitchers in both games. I think the only way we beat them is to start Sims and hope he has it going. I don't think any of the other pitchers on our staff can stop them.

[msstate7]

I don't think there's any way we start him tomorrow.

I agree, but I think it's a mistake

[Cooterpoot]

You can't walk batters and make errors. I know people don't like to hear it, but our coaching has to be better. And Lemonis isn't playing with many of his guys, so I'll give him that, but his teams have been bad on defense. Every last one has been bad. And a pitching coach who's entire starting staff struggles is worthless. They all have control issues (Bednar not as bad), and don't field well. They're all 2 pitch pitchers. All are talented. We limited innings all year for no damn reason (not talking Bianco innings). Notre Dame looks bith more talented and better coached except the pitching talent. Our pitching talent is great! Just poorly coached.

[msstate7]

Notre Dame is a good hitting team. They knocked out our 2 best starting pitchers in both games. I think the only way we beat them is to start Sims and hope he has it going. I don't think any of the other pitchers on our staff can stop them.

Harding's junk ball pitching might work 2 times thru their lineup.

[Cooterpoot]

Harding's junk ball pitching might work 2 times thru their lineup.

Nobody is going more than a couple times through it without giving up runs. Doesn't matter who we throw..

[paco]

Harding's junk ball pitching might work 2 times thru their lineup.

Start Simmons 2 IP
Harding 3 IP
Johnson 1 IP
Stinnett 1 IP
Sims 2IP

[Irondawg]

Yeah I?m not sure how great Foxhall is even though I liked the hire. I don?t think he?s terrible but I?m not convinced he?s anything special either at this point.

Take Cerantola for instance. Some guys never harness good stuff. but we talked about it in the SEC tourney that his delivery has no rhythm which makes consistency hard. And it?s not like it?s his first year to coach him.

Our SPs at least lately don?t really attack the zone the way most sec top flight guys do. I know why had a ton of Ks this year so we are doing something right but we haven?t had a great SP performance in a while now

[msstate7]

Nobody is going more than a couple times through it without giving up runs. Doesn't matter who we throw..

You don't have to have go thru the lineup twice scoreless to be successful

[Cooterpoot]

You don't have to have go thru the lineup twice scoreless to be successful

That was point. Anybody that can go two times through will work.

[Cooterpoot]

If things go ok, it's Harding, Stinnett, Johnson, Sims.
Things go great, it's Harding, Johnson, Sims.
Things go bad, it's Harding Sims, Stinnett, Johnson.
Things go off the rails, it's Harding, Sims, Fristoe, & Cerentola...lol

[msstate7]

That was point. Anybody that can go two times through will work.

Personally I would start sims, but we won't, so I'd go Harding. I thought ND struggled some tonight on Mac's offspeed. Harding might give them some trouble. Then follow him with sims. That change in velocity would be tough

[HoopsDawg]

I agree, but I think it's a mistake

Agree. We won't do it, but I would love to start Sims for 3, Harding for 4-5, Stinnett for 1-2 with Stone Simmons ready to go if anything doesn't work as planned. No one else would toe the rubber for me.

[Activated Alpha]

Just do not have a good feeling about tomorrow. Just seems every time we make mistakes we allow it to turn into a 3 run bomb. We have to March power for power against them and we cannot do it consistently. Saturday?s win was helped out with their errors

[Cloak]

If things go ok, it's Harding, Stinnett, Johnson, Sims.
Things go great, it's Harding, Johnson, Sims.
Things go bad, it's Harding Sims, Stinnett, Johnson.
Things go off the rails, it's Harding, Sims, Fristoe, & Cerentola...lol


Stinnett over Stone? Why?

[Cooterpoot]

Stinnett over Stone? Why?

He's better IMO. Stone could get innings too if we have to burn up Sims early.

[Cooterpoot]

Personally I would start sims, but we won't, so I'd go Harding. I thought ND struggled some tonight on Mac's offspeed. Harding might give them some trouble. Then follow him with sims. That change in velocity would be tough

Agree, but I can't start Sims. He can play too many roles.

[HoopsDawg]

He's better IMO. Stone could get innings too if we have to burn up Sims early.

Gotta be ready to use Sims in first high leverage situation. Can't just wait around and hope we have a lead heading to the 8th. I think I go Harding-Sims. If Sims runs out of gas, close with Stinnett. Stone Simmons is the only other pitcher who would toe the rubber for me tomorrow. Gotta get it done with those 4 guys.

[maroonmania]

Personally I would start sims, but we won't, so I'd go Harding. I thought ND struggled some tonight on Mac's offspeed. Harding might give them some trouble. Then follow him with sims. That change in velocity would be tough

Me too. Outside of Sims, I would say Harding is our best pitcher right now. If we can get 5 innings out of Harding and 2 out of Sims that leaves 2 other innings that somebody else has to cover. Had thought that might be Brandon Smith but he got used today. Maybe we can go Simmons and Stinnett one inning each.

[maroonmania]

Just do not have a good feeling about tomorrow. Just seems every time we make mistakes we allow it to turn into a 3 run bomb. We have to March power for power against them and we cannot do it consistently. Saturday?s win was helped out with their errors

Me either. We were 1-6 against Ark, Vandy and Tenn this year and I think ND may be in that class as well. They hit better than Vandy or Tenn and their pitching is as good or better than what Arkansas has outside of Kopps.

[Cooterpoot]

Gotta be ready to use Sims in first high leverage situation. Can't just wait around and hope we have a lead heading to the 8th. I think I go Harding-Sims. If Sims runs out of gas, close with Stinnett. Stone Simmons is the only other pitcher who would toe the rubber for me tomorrow. Gotta get it done with those 4 guys.

Johnson is available too. He's our third best. He throws. Stone can pitch and if we get a lead, to piece it together maybe.

[Rex54]

Sims can easily go 6 tomorrow.

[msstate7]

Me either. We were 1-6 against Ark, Vandy and Tenn this year and I think ND may be in that class as well. They hit better than Vandy or Tenn and their pitching is as good or better than what Arkansas has outside of Kopps.

I think OM, texas, and TT should be in that grouping also. That would make us 5-7 against elite teams

[Cooterpoot]

Me either. We were 1-6 against Ark, Vandy and Tenn this year and I think ND may be in that class as well. They hit better than Vandy or Tenn and their pitching is as good or better than what Arkansas has outside of Kopps.

They don't have near the pitching those teams have.

[msstate7]

I'm not near as down on our chances tomorrow as most here. I think it will be a great game, 50/50 chance

[maroonmania]

Sims can easily go 6 tomorrow.

If we start getting down early tomorrow he will have to come on in and go as long as he can. We can't afford to get behind 4 or 5 runs early again tomorrow.

[maroonmania]

They don't have near the pitching those teams have.

Agree, like I said, they are on par with Ark minus Kopps but not as good as Vandy and TN. We made their pitcher today look pretty darn good though.

[Irondawg]

The big question is do we make a move and start Hatcher tomorrow given that we absolutely cannot give away runs and he's so much better at field than hancock, Clark has not looked good in the supers so maybe sit him and DH Hancock

[Rex54]

If we start getting down early tomorrow he will have to come on in and go as long as he can. We can't afford to get behind 4 or 5 runs early again tomorrow.

If Harding lets the first two runners on base he should come in.

[Rex54]

The big question is do we make a move and start Hatcher tomorrow given that we absolutely cannot give away runs and he's so much better at field than hancock, Clark has not looked good in the supers so maybe sit him and DH Hancock

I would.

[R2Dawg]

Gotta be ready to use Sims in first high leverage situation. Can't just wait around and hope we have a lead heading to the 8th. I think I go Harding-Sims. If Sims runs out of gas, close with Stinnett. Stone Simmons is the only other pitcher who would toe the rubber for me tomorrow. Gotta get it done with those 4 guys.

Agree, if you are gonna beat us you got to beat our best. No saving anything tomorrow. I like that list. It should be good enough on pitching end to win. Bats must return to win though.

[R2Dawg]

I'm not near as down on our chances tomorrow as most here. I think it will be a great game, 50/50 chance

I agree. We can win this tomorrow.

[msstate7]

I would.

I think I might would too.

[KOdawg1]

I would.
I can't believe I'm saying this.. but I would too.

I have this weird feeling that with our backs against the wall tomorrow, he'd deliver.

[Rex54]

I can't believe I'm saying this.. but I would too.

I have this weird feeling that with our backs against the wall tomorrow, he'd deliver.

He's due

[Cooterpoot]

The big question is do we make a move and start Hatcher tomorrow given that we absolutely cannot give away runs and he's so much better at field than hancock, Clark has not looked good in the supers so maybe sit him and DH Hancock

Nope, but bring him in as soon as possible with a decent lead. And Clark crushed a couple balls at folks this weekend. He's fine.

[preachermatt83]

Start sims and don’t look back. I say he’d give us 6 and give up less than 2 runs. First 3 innings would be filth

[maroonmania]

The big question is do we make a move and start Hatcher tomorrow given that we absolutely cannot give away runs and he's so much better at field than hancock, Clark has not looked good in the supers so maybe sit him and DH Hancock

Probably no good answer to that. Every time we think we've got the right combination things go sour offensively. Hancock and Clark have both quit hitting but this is the lineup we've had since starting the regional and I think we will live or die with it. Little late at this stage to keep experimenting.

[preachermatt83]

Only other option is start Harding and go to sims at first sign of trouble

[msstate7]

Only other option is start Harding and go to sims at first sign of trouble

I wouldn't wait for trouble. I'd go Harding 2 times thru their lineup, and go sims at that point

[BulldogBear]

Do we have enough arms to not let any batter see the same pitcher twice?

Half-serious here

[maroonmania]

Only other option is start Harding and go to sims at first sign of trouble

We can talk it all night but you guys know good and well Lemonis is not going to start Sims. He will just not go that far off script. Hopefully he will at least start Harding and we get a good 3 or 4 innings at minimum. On the bright side, OM is down 4 runs.

[TNDawg35]

Do or die tom. Everyone is available if I was Lemonis expect for Mac. We have to play clean and the bats have to show up…

[Rex54]

I wouldn't wait for trouble. I'd go Harding 2 times thru their lineup, and go sims at that point

Unlikely he makes it that far without a high leverage spot.

I wouldn't start Sims just for the sheer fact that the beginning of the game isn't a high leverage spot. But I would absolutely have him ready to come into the game in the 1st inning if needed.

[DownwardDawg]

Well I partially blame downwarddog since he watched the game and thus started our bed shitting. You are absolutely barred from watching the game tomorrow

I don?t even know what time we play tomorrow and I ain?t looking!!?n

[maroonmania]

I think OM, texas, and TT should be in that grouping also. That would make us 5-7 against elite teams

Its become obvious that if you take away Nikhazy, OM is nothing that special. Arizona destroyed every other pitcher they ran out and will send them home. USM scored on them like crazy as well. We beat Texas and TT in the opening weekend but that seems like 2 years ago at this point.

[msstate7]

Its become obvious that if you take away Nikhazy, OM is nothing that special. Arizona destroyed every other pitcher they ran out and will send them home. USM scored on them like crazy as well. We beat Texas and TT in the opening weekend but that seems like 2 years ago at this point.

We're playing tomorrow to go to the CWS. Maybe you should just realize we're a damn good team ourselves.

[maroonmania]

We're playing tomorrow to go to the CWS. Maybe you should just realize we're a damn good team ourselves.

Never said we weren't. Just saying that OM is not an elite baseball team. Certainly not on the level that you were trying to include them into. We are damn good but we are playing a damn good team as well.

[msstate7]

Never said we weren't. Just saying that OM is not an elite baseball team. Certainly not on the level that you were trying to include them into. We are damn good but we are playing a damn good team as well.

OM is a really good team. You don't make it this far without being one. You downplayed us bc of our record vs tenn, ark, and tenn, well OM is 3-3 vs that group... no games vs tenn

[Rex54]

Never said we weren't. Just saying that OM is not an elite baseball team. Certainly not on the level that you were trying to include them into. We are damn good but we are playing a damn good team as well.

They were elite until Hoglund went down.

[Cooterpoot]

They were elite until Hoglund went down.

We were elite back then too, and we didn't lose a pitcher.

[Irondawg]

Probably no good answer to that. Every time we think we've got the right combination things go sour offensively. Hancock and Clark have both quit hitting but this is the lineup we've had since starting the regional and I think we will live or die with it. Little late at this stage to keep experimenting.

Thing is that I don?t think that?s experimenting. It?s starting with your best defensive unit to try and not give away runs like we did at the start today and you aren?t sacrificing that much offense in the process based on recent ABs

[The Federalist Engineer]

We were elite back then too, and we didn't lose a pitcher.

We did not physically lose a pitcher but our elite big-3 in preseason became healthy pretty ok-3

Yet 20 SEC wins and could still win tomorrow

We prolly need 12 runs to win tomorrow night.

Today made me think about Jacob Billingsley, you could count on that kid to be smart and competitive in a way we lack today with more “elite” arms. Cole Gordon too.

[The Federalist Engineer]

Do we have enough arms to not let any batter see the same pitcher twice?

Half-serious here

The serious answer is yes.

1st- Harding
2nd- Simmons
3rd- Tullar
4th- Stinnett
5th- Johnson
6th- Tepper
7th- Hunt
8th- Sims
9th- Sims

But someone would get touched for a 7 spot. But this is how Schlossnagle would pitch it. He would throw the kitchen sink and see who could settle quickly. I have high hopes for Hooty. He’ll give us a competitive outing tomorrow but we gotta score runs.