Baseball Season!!

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Originally Posted by AlSwearengen

I’m here to throw cold water on everyone. Last year, Tenn had 4 players chosen in the 1st round and 4 more in the 2nd and supplemental round; yet they limped along all season and didn’t make it to Omaha. Of course, if we don’t make it to Omaha this year, State fans will be calling for O’Conner’s head. Our fanbase is the worst mixture of expectations and lack of understanding that I can think of.

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You're paying him 3 mil. The expectation IS AND SHOULD be Omaha. It's that simple.

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Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve

You're paying him 3 mil. The expectation IS AND SHOULD be Omaha. It's that simple.

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Ok- sounds good. We'll give him the Lemon treatment. No matter how many injuries the team has or whatever- if his ass doesnt make it to Omaha he's a failure.

Does anyone know if they are going to build more lofts. There is a waiting list a mile long. If they do and I am able to get one I will open it it up to elitedawg members.

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Originally Posted by CadaverDawg

I'd trade hoops and Baseball for a taste of what Ole Miss fans had this year in football.

That being said, I'm loooking forward to baseball too

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I agree to this 100%.

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Originally Posted by AlSwearengen

I?m here to throw cold water on everyone. Last year, Tenn had 4 players chosen in the 1st round and 4 more in the 2nd and supplemental round; yet they limped along all season and didn?t make it to Omaha. Of course, if we don?t make it to Omaha this year, State fans will be calling for O?Conner?s head. Our fanbase is the worst mixture of expectations and lack of understanding that I can think of.

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I disagree. We have the most loyal and long-suffering fans across all sports, especially football. We so badly need something to hang our hat on ASAP!

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Originally Posted by 99jc

Does anyone know if they are going to build more lofts. There is a waiting list a mile long. If they do and I am able to get one I will open it it up to elitedawg members.

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I have wondered the same thing. They should easily pay for themselves if demand is what it seems to be. And another thing---you get one and I will be in for all the beer, whiskey, soft drinks, sausage, pork chops, chicken, steaks, etc. you can consume! Ha!

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Originally Posted by AlSwearengen

I?m here to throw cold water on everyone. Last year, Tenn had 4 players chosen in the 1st round and 4 more in the 2nd and supplemental round; yet they limped along all season and didn?t make it to Omaha. Of course, if we don?t make it to Omaha this year, State fans will be calling for O?Conner?s head. Our fanbase is the worst mixture of expectations and lack of understanding that I can think of.

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Hit nail on head.

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Originally Posted by PGHBulldogBG

Basketball is my sport so I would prefer a basketball title over a football title and March madness is the best time of year.

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Any championship in the big 3 would be and is nice but football especially would be. It?s always been my first love. Being a Bulldogs since the 60?s and suffering through so many dismal seasons it would be extremely gratifying.

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Originally Posted by 99jc

Does anyone know if they are going to build more lofts. There is a waiting list a mile long. If they do and I am able to get one I will open it it up to elitedawg members.

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hello dear friend

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Originally Posted by Coach34

Ok- sounds good. We'll give him the Lemon treatment. No matter how many injuries the team has or whatever- if his ass doesnt make it to Omaha he's a failure.

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With what we're giving him in salary and NIL he should be able to work around injuries. Unless it's Cann-esque arm injuries. And just for reference, Cann got that team to a Super......

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Originally Posted by 99jc

Does anyone know if they are going to build more lofts. There is a waiting list a mile long. If they do and I am able to get one I will open it it up to elitedawg members.

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Most plans, outside of the IPF, are being put on hold right now while we sort through the rev share stuff.

Baseball will be good. Just give the coaches time to dial in the lineup and rotation.

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Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve

It's a good roster. Top 5 is a stretch though. There's some production but a lot of hoping they make the jump. Just off the top of my head, some better rosters.

84
85
89
13
16
19
21

I mean that's 7 that are better rosters. Now, none of those had Brian O'Conner. Two of those rosters did beat Brian O'Conner though.

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Ok, top 8 roster. Sorry.

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Originally Posted by Coach34

I hear ya- but this is beisball. Anything can happen.

Are we good enough to go to Omaha? Absolutely. Tenn went 25-5 in the SEC in 2022 and didnt make it to Omaha. It takes skill and luck- one of which our school isnt really known for

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And I guarantee you 2022 Tennessee fans were disappointed. So will I be if we do not get there.

Deep roster but im not sure about high end talent at several spots other than 3B and CF.

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Originally Posted by HoopsDawg

Deep roster but im not sure about high end talent at several spots other than 3B and CF.

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You have two Team USA pitchers. You also have several high end pitching prospects after the team USA guys. Not all are guaranteed to perform but you only need 7 dudes to deal in college baseball.

The rest of the hitters are all good prospects. You have many proven collegiate ballers with experience: Sullivan, Chance, Revis, Brother Valincius, Frei, Stallman, and Nunnallee. That's not factoring other dudes that are ready to play like Ryder Woodson.

You have 22 and 23 year olds that are ready to play. They are going to maul people.

We better figure out catcher

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Originally Posted by confucius say

We better figure out catcher

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Got dudes there:

Milewski the hitter with 2 years experience, Raymond the Lefty Catcher with one year experience, Mershon the blue chip freshman, Owen the 5th year senior, Beliveau the almost 100 mph arm Freshman

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Originally Posted by confucius say

We better figure out catcher

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This is our question mark spot, not sure if we will know how it shakes out until the first lineup is posted.

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Originally Posted by MoreCowbell

Ok, top 8 roster. Sorry.

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I was not alive for 85, 84 so cannot attest to those. This roster is much better than 2013, that team overachieved. 2026 Pitching staff better than everyone but maybe 2016.