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CWS Championship Series Game One Open Thread

Carolina takes on the Florida Gators tonight in Game One of the CWS Championship Series. The two teams will seek to put the other's back to the wall. Let's hope we come out on top. Go 'Cocks!

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Per John Whittle's twitter, Walker batting fourth

AND playing 1st.

Love this batting practice tweet.

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 7:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Walker hitting a double after all that talk is just crazy.

Too bad the rest of our batters couldn’t get anything going.

Is it just me, or does Bradley seem out of it at the plate? He sure seems to watch a lot of hittable balls for called strikes. He hasn’t been very aggressive at the plate lately.

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by Gamecock Man on Jun 27, 2011 8:17 PM EDT reply actions  

I know this UF pitcher is good...

But hopefully we will be able to see his pitches as the shade moves out past the mound.

It is already at least behind th mound now that we are n the bottom half of the inning.i

- FOW

by skandrewj62j on Jun 27, 2011 8:19 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Yeah. I'm happy to see the hour later start tonight.

That shade is rough.

"Lattimore, as the kids can say, can ball, and sometimes does it to the extent one might say [he] is out of control in his balling." - Spencer Hall

by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

In this park and with our OF

fly balls like that one are going to be outs much more often than not. If he’d hit more of a liner that found an OF’er, I’d be more worried.

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

I just think one of our outs to the OF was better contact than their's

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

caught stealing!

Much better throw than Friday night vs UVA! Thataway cocks!

- FOW

by skandrewj62j on Jun 27, 2011 8:23 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

A beautiful play at third?

I’ve long suspected the announcers don’t watch the games.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 27, 2011 8:26 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

Well, it is ESPN.

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

actually, if I'm a pitcher, I hope it will soon be 2 for 13

If I want to keep it at 2 for 12, I’d just walk him.

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 8:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow.

I said the exact thing.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Now, THAT was a scary ball to the OF

Loud strike there.

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 8:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Awwwww. He kissed her hand. Looked like my grandparents there.

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

You could tell she was none too amused by his antics.

“Next time, catch the damn ball, Orlin.”

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 27, 2011 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

You get a rec for that.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Unlucky for Evan there.

He had good contact on that one.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 8:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Yep. We've had a few good swings early,

but they’re going to the wrong place.

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Depends on how you look at it. ;-)

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

How did the announcer not even notice a passed ball?

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Ruled a wild pitch. But yeah, it is Orel and company.

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Because it's Mike Patrick.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

"Did they call a balk?"

I think they aren’t watching. Maybe ESPN has free drinks in the booth.

by Cocky, Esq. on Jun 27, 2011 8:52 PM EDT reply actions  

The wild pitch ruling makes it an earned run

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Agreed.

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why? It nearly hit Cody Dent. It was a wild pitch.

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Beary got more than enough glove on it to have it be a PB instead of a WP.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

I mean, I get what y’all are saying, and sure it hit the glove, but still, if it nearly hits the batter….

I mean, I’m okay with it either way. Just curious.

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Catcher should have stopped it.

He got is glove on it. Looked like lazy play.

by Cocky, Esq. on Jun 27, 2011 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

It was a bit inside, but the catcher got a good glove on it and should have held on

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't know if it's been said yet,

but the catcher got his glove on it.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 27, 2011 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hits are ruled all the time even if the guy gets his glove on it. That doesn’t mean a whole heck of a lot.

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm sorry ... it's a new inning.

No one is really arguing about that past ball.

by Cocky, Esq. on Jun 27, 2011 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

No argument intended. Just saying is all.

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gun from the SS there

I know Walker is not a speedster, but that throw made the play much easier than I expected.

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

I really wish we'd slow down and take some pitches

At this rate, Randall can go 12 if necessary.

"Lattimore, as the kids can say, can ball, and sometimes does it to the extent one might say [he] is out of control in his balling." - Spencer Hall

by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

The problem is, I'm not even sure getting their starters out of the game early will help us.

Florida’s pitching staff is so deep. If we know we’ll see our best pitches early in the count, might as well take our hacks.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 27, 2011 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Our bullpen struggled big time in its attempt to close out Vandy the last game. Their nerves might be a little on the questionable side.

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's kind of my thinking as well

Plus, any given pitcher can be “off” on any given night. Randall is not only the Gator’s staff ace, but he is clearly not off tonight. Every pitching change is a potential chance for someone else to come in there and mess it up.

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

You got that right.

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

You always wanna get into the pen

there is a reason those guys are generally relegated to bullpen duty as opposed to starters… because they aint as good as the starters.

by Gamecockrock on Jun 28, 2011 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions  

Weren't you telling me earlier in the year exactly what I said above during the Arkansas series?

The only difference is I think Florida’s bullpen is a lot deeper than Arkansas’. At any rate, I agree. Generally you want to get to the opposing team’s bullpen as early as possible.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 28, 2011 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions  

Come on ESPN.

Keep the camera behind the pitcher when he’s pitching.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 9:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Exactly. You give a producer too many cameras, he's going to want to use them.

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Which means he has allowed exactly one less earned* run

than the pitcher opposing him on the mound. I’m so sick of hearing how great the opposing pitcher is doing while one of our guys is out there shutting down the other team.

*It was a passed ball.

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

The catcher got glove on it!

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 27, 2011 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Seriously, for a freshman pitcher, guy shows some poise when making decisions.

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

"You can see it changed direction"

Really? Cause I sure didn’t see it.

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Neither did I.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thirded.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 27, 2011 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

But they could see it clearly despite the pitcher's leg obscuring the moment the bat crossed the plate

They have magic eyes.

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

AND it was caught cleanly.

Awesome. Shut up, Mike Patrick.

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

It hit the ground before he caught it. But I don’t think the batter hit it.

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

You are right on the replay about it hitting the ground,

but I still cannot believe how certain these men are of something that is so uncertain.

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

They are college umps and not MLB umps. That’s what I keep telling myself. Especially when it deals with the strike zone.

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

The strike zones in this CWS have been horrific.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 27, 2011 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Totally agree. Horrific is even being nice about it.

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

And justice is done...

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

You have to be kidding me.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Alright boys.

Let’s give Koumas some run support.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

I have yet to hear a foul tip.

I’m 29 and not deaf.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

But the ball clearly changed direction!

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mike Patrick is so certain, he would bet someone else's life on it

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’d be okay with him betting his job on it.

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

I really wish he'd retire.

Or just be taken out to pasture and shot. Whatever.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

That’s how I feel about Brent Musburger.

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Agreed.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

So USA is making a TV series with a slightly meaner Rod Tidwell?

I bet that will not suck at all.

"Lattimore, as the kids can say, can ball, and sometimes does it to the extent one might say [he] is out of control in his balling." - Spencer Hall

by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Is asking for a HR from Walker too much Hollywood, even for this team?

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

I hate that

Randall’s pitch count is 60 through 6. We’ve got to be more patient – he is throwing more balls.

They wore garnet helmets.

by tryptic67 on Jun 27, 2011 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

SE baseball has a strong opinion on

that K/not a K dispute.

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice job on the pitch count.

2-2 count and the next pitch is a foul tip. ESPN changes the count to 3-2.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Of course ESPN has a Red Sox highlight ready

Biggest reason to be grateful we aren’t playing Yaz’s kid.

"Lattimore, as the kids can say, can ball, and sometimes does it to the extent one might say [he] is out of control in his balling." - Spencer Hall

by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

"Lazy flyball to Yastzremski"

Speaking of Yazstremski, here’s 3 minutes of old Red Sox highlights while these teams are playing an unrelated game for a national title.

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Followed by, "Hey, you know who plays in the same division as the Red Sox?"

The Yankees. Let’s see what Derek Jeter’s doing!

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Didn’t they already say he took batting practice or was that during the pre-game show?

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yaz’s grand-kid. I had that pointed out enough times to me at Anchor of Gold. Just thought I share so you/y’all don’t make that same mistake I did over there.

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey, did you know that they're SEC co-champs?

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ha.

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Love the skewed stat about HR’s in the CWS only about the bats. The park is different as well. With that comes distances, wind changes…etc.

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 9:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Not to mention the aforementioned strike zone.

I’ve noticed hitters swinging at a lot of balls to stay alive in counts because they weren’t sure the umpire would make the right call.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 27, 2011 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yep. Way more defensive than common sense tells them they should be.

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Please hit Mike with the bat.

We’ll collect donations.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 9:40 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

I'm borderline shocked we're pulling Koumas

I think he’s been cruising along pretty well, and you never know what you’re going to get when you go to the pen.

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm not all that surprised.

Our coaches really like to place match-up ball. With runs coming at a premium this game, it’s doesn’t surprise my that they would go to the pen in the 6th.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 27, 2011 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Although, I did raise an eyebrow that Webb was their choice...

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 27, 2011 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, to me that's a great start from Koumas.

Can’t ask for much more. Randall has just completely handcuffed us in the top halves.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 9:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Agree.

You can’t complain about a guy that goes 5.2 with no earned runs*.

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Preston Tucker can hit lefties.

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Shut up, Mike Patrick

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 9:47 PM EDT reply actions  

What lead, Mike?

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Koumas plays for Carolina, Mike. Just pointing that out.

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

I think Mike decides what he's going to say by throwing darts.

I call bull crap on any other explanation.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

You just might be right.

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is Mike Patrick even watching the game?

Or is he downloading Britney Spears’ latest album to his iPod

Team Speed Kills. All SEC, all the time.

by cocknfire on Jun 27, 2011 9:49 PM EDT reply actions  

If he asks what Britney's doing with her life...

I’m driving to Omaha to kick his butt.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

If any P-by-P partner EVER

casually asked Patrick about Brittney Spears during a game, that man would become my favorite ESPN employee of all time.

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

He just needs:

More hair, coke bottle glasses, a rousing addition of “Take Me Out to the Ballpark” and the EXACT SAME AMOUNT of boxed chardonnay

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by rubrchickens on Jun 27, 2011 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know that our visiting Fla fan would disagree

But I think it would be hilarious with all this talk about the bats and lack of HRs if they came out this inning and hit back to back HRs. Then what would they have to talk about

by Whasup33 on Jun 27, 2011 9:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Patrick and his Twitter.

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

SOAB. He just said twitter.

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

67 pitches! That is awful plate discipline

Our plan should have been to see pitches early and get to their pen. You don’t have to beat the starter. You just have to beat the other team.

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rec'd

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by rubrchickens on Jun 27, 2011 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

The question will be whether UF

lets Randall pitch into the ninth

They wore garnet helmets.

by tryptic67 on Jun 27, 2011 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’ll say no. Austin Maddox will get the call.

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Like I said earlier, he could go to the 12th if needed

We haven’t made him work at all.

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP

Our FR has been just as good in both head to head match-ups with Randall.

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 9:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Yep. The only difference is a wild pitch. ;-)

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’ll admit that the only time I’ve ever enjoyed Mike Patrick is when he was paired up with Todd Blackledge during those Thursday Night Football games. Though I enjoyed Blackledge’s Taste of the Town segments much more.

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 9:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Mike Patrick is only enjoyed when the TV is muted and he's not on camera.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

OR

When he’s dressed in a French Maid outfit.

Admit it – you just pictured it.

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by rubrchickens on Jun 27, 2011 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't know what gets the ban hammer around here...

but that’s got to be right on the border.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bradley Jr is a baller.

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 10:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Hes our Kelly Leak

babeeeeeee

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by tryptic67 on Jun 27, 2011 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ha. Props on the Bad News Bears reference.

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not only for the obvious reason that it would help Carolina,

but I really, really wish the catcher had held on to that ball. 0-0 now would just be good television.

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 10:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Two 3-ball counts in 7 innings is ridiculous.

First batter aboard. Le’t go.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 27, 2011 10:06 PM EDT reply actions  

You knew it was coming.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah

But I can always hope that one day he will listen

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by cocknfire on Jun 27, 2011 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

This is one of the rare times I can agree with a bunt

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

It was the least egregious of several

I still would have preferred swinging

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by cocknfire on Jun 27, 2011 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

We're only playing for 1 run at this point.

So statistically, it’s better than most situations.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 27, 2011 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

MY GOD

is it possible yall are learning how strategically smart bunting is??

by Gamecockrock on Jun 28, 2011 12:50 AM EDT up reply actions  

There is a nuance to my opinion that I don't think you're acknowledging.

Playing for 1 run late in a tie game when the opposing pitchers are not giving up anything is much different than bunting a guy over to second in the first inning.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 28, 2011 1:05 AM EDT up reply actions  

What TFW said

A successful bunt slightly increases the odds of scoring a single run. In late or extra innings where you are tied or down a single run, it is sometime the smart play, depending on the batter and outs.

A successful bunt dramatically decreases the odds of a big inning. Before the late innings, or any time there is a significant deficit to overcome, it is very, very rarely a smart play.

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 28, 2011 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

The bunt-over to second...

is the prevent defense of baseball.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 27, 2011 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

We absolutely have to get this runner home.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on PB ruled a WP!!!

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

SCOTT WINGO!

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 27, 2011 10:14 PM EDT reply actions  

God bless you, Scott Wingo!

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Now talk about Hudson Randall outpitching Carolina

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Boo.

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

You call him that?

Too funny.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 27, 2011 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Koumas off the hook for the loss and that is only fair.

He pitched his tail off.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Exactly. Neither of these guys deserved a loss

Except Randall, but only because he is the opposition.

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey, Mike Patrick, how many guys did Koumas walk?

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 10:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Your Facts Don't Impress Mr. ESPN Flopsweat

He only responds to Twinkies

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by rubrchickens on Jun 27, 2011 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

WINGOOOOOOOOOOO

didnt you all just feel it was his time?

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by tryptic67 on Jun 27, 2011 10:17 PM EDT reply actions  

He is just incredibly clutch.

And that’s an understatement.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Seems like all Florida pitchers have a nervous tick on their glove hand right before they pitch.

Think that’s taught?

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 27, 2011 10:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Nope.

Should I Google it?

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 27, 2011 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's not the end of the world

Just an MLB example that’s kind of similar. He does it to keep from tipping his pitches

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by cocknfire on Jun 27, 2011 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Randall was really good tonight as advertised

He only gave up as many runs as that other guy, whatshisname, who pitches for that other team that’s playing

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by cocknfire on Jun 27, 2011 10:20 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

There's another team playing?

Huh.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think we're harshing on Mike just a wee bit

I mean he is lavishing praise on Jackie B. before and after he said that … and Randall did make it 8 and 2/3. He was a stud. So was Koumas.

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by tryptic67 on Jun 27, 2011 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't

I rarely throw around the “this announcer hates my team” bit, but Patrick has never seemed to like South Carolina, particularly during the College World Series. Last year was more of the same.

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by cocknfire on Jun 27, 2011 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Last year, Orel pissed me off much more than Mike.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

"So was Koumas" is the point

And Koumas pitching like a stud was a much bigger story. He’s a FR #3 who had not pitched a single postseason inning before tonight’s start.

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bradley must be bored out in center. Skipping around to the ball.

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 10:25 PM EDT reply actions  

He's always done that.

He jump on fly balls early so he has a lot of time to wait around.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 27, 2011 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Can’t say I blame him.

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Was that a strike?

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 10:28 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm glad other people thought that was a strike.

Because I sure as hell thought it was.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Shenanigans.

That was a strike. I don’t care what ESPN says.

by Cocky, Esq. on Jun 27, 2011 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

I can draw a box anywhere on the screen too.

How about you put the box where the dang strike zone is and then see how the pitch goes in?

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just me, or did Wingo look unhappy with that slide?

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 10:31 PM EDT reply actions  

That was a glare

I love it.

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by tryptic67 on Jun 27, 2011 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’d have done the same if I was either of the two.

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah. I'll admit that I would too.

Play(ed) basketball instead of baseball, but I know how my style would translate in that situation.

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

And that is what happens when you have to grip the bat differently.

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 10:34 PM EDT reply actions  

The umpire's strike zone jumps around? :-)

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Adam Matthews as a pinch-runner

This seems familiar…

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 10:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Hope it has the same result.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not with one out.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Honestly?

When I think about it deep down, no. Not at all.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

I can't remember

a bunt leading to a double play. sigh

by Cocky, Esq. on Jun 27, 2011 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Captain America

Was that Hitler getting punched through the window of a submarine? Who’s not going to pay to see that?

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 27, 2011 10:38 PM EDT reply actions  

But what happens when Hitler punches back?

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

That’ll work.

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 10:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Ouch

that was off-script

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by tryptic67 on Jun 27, 2011 10:40 PM EDT reply actions  

I hope...

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hivemind.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

This delivery is awesome.

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 10:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Good news is,

I think we’re going to get a free out here.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 27, 2011 10:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Think "pop up" people.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 27, 2011 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just said that to my father

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Crap.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 10:49 PM EDT reply actions  

If that was Carolina, we'd have got the bunt down

Thanks to all our practice and such.

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 10:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Why did we pull Webb again?

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 10:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Wellllll...

cripes.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 27, 2011 10:49 PM EDT reply actions  

That did not look like an out off the bat!

Great job by Wingo!

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 10:53 PM EDT reply actions  

DP

PLEASE…

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 10:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Dude,

this is a family site.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 27, 2011 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey, at least I called it.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

WINGOO!!!!!

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 10:54 PM EDT reply actions  

YOU CANNOT SPELL "WIN" WITHOUT WINGO!

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 27, 2011 10:54 PM EDT reply actions  

or something like that...

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 27, 2011 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not a chance. But all that matters is the ump thinks so. But there ain’t a chance in heck.

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Clearly he did

It was as obvious as the tipped not K.

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Safe at first. But still, job well done SC.

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 10:55 PM EDT reply actions  

i need to see the replay

but it was bang bang

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by tryptic67 on Jun 27, 2011 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

And replay shows he was safe.

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nope. Front of the foot was on the bag before the ball was in the glove. It was close, yes, but the runner was there.

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

he may have been safe

but the defensive sequence there you give them that DP on the tie.

by Gamecockrock on Jun 28, 2011 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions  

I have a serious man crush on Scott Wingo right now.

Judge me all you want, I don’t give a dang.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 10:56 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm still having trouble forming sentences

I want to be Scott Wingo when I grow up

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by cocknfire on Jun 27, 2011 10:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Not now I'd think

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

OK, now hit a single like their guy.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 10:59 PM EDT reply actions  

THIS^^

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Shhhh. Quiet you.

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

As much as everyone here hates the bunt, if Mooney gets it down...

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 11:03 PM EDT reply actions  

I don't hate bunts

Not with how hard it is to put up numbers in this park this year. Our only run this game is off a SAC, and we beat UVA with 2 SACs.

by ssladler on Jun 27, 2011 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

I would like to point out that if he'd been bunted to 2nd,

they have to throw Williams out at home there.

Bunts cost you big innings, but, executed properly, they improve your chances of a single run.

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 11:05 PM EDT reply actions  

And I HATE bunts in early innings.

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hate them early as well, but in the 10th I'll take them.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

That was my point

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

I can stomach them better when we're hitting last.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 27, 2011 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah

Once it becomes a one-run game, you kind of have to bunt

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by cocknfire on Jun 27, 2011 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

I just poured me some Highland Park.

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Please don't bring in Matt Price?

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 11:11 PM EDT reply actions  

I said the same thing.

With the same inflection.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 27, 2011 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Come on, blue!!

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 11:13 PM EDT reply actions  

You have got to be kidding me...

I did not just get paged by work in the bottom of the 10th inning.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 11:13 PM EDT reply actions  

I didn't hear anything

/Not my job

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Maybe you should have never left college?

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

I was tricked into leaving.

My life is now just a warning to others.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

A cautionary tail if there ever was one.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 27, 2011 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ahhhh. It’s too bad I didn’t hear your message in spring of 2006. I would have stayed. I missed a whole heck of a lot of fun in Gainesville.

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

That was almost doubly disastrous

And Taylor has not been “on” tonight.

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 11:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Maybe I'm just seeing things because it's late,

but did it look like the runners tried to run into Walker on that throw?

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 27, 2011 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

The walk?

I like it here.

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Please don't let that be a jinx.

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jake MFing Williams

And we were singing hymns and arias... Much louder than Cardiff because we're in the Premier League!

by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 11:19 PM EDT reply actions  

See? One pitch. One out.

Simple as can be.

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 11:19 PM EDT reply actions  

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gamecocks are ridiculous.

Cardiac ’Cocks.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 27, 2011 11:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Personally, I'd appreciate Carolina 12-1 in Game 2.

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

This.

1,000,000 times, this.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Redonkulous

Never give in. Never give up.

They wore garnet helmets.

by tryptic67 on Jun 27, 2011 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sid Bream even makes it. How does Cody Dent not?

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 11:21 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

Rec'd

Nice one for a Gator

Team Speed Kills. All SEC, all the time.

by cocknfire on Jun 27, 2011 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, but with the game on the line, I’d have sent him. I’m okay with the decision.

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by FlaGators on Jun 28, 2011 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Out of bourbon, switching to Kraken.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 11:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Obviously, I called the person back who paged me...

called them an idiot and then continued to drink. Work will be “fun” tomorrow.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

I, for one,

appreciate your dedication to USC Baseball.

by Cocky, Esq. on Jun 27, 2011 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

You two have the same icon.

It looks like one of you is talking to himself. You need to fight it out.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 27, 2011 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

You must be the Southern Cal AD

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions   2 recs

I say we go by who joined earlier.

Oh, is that me? Well, how about that…

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

You’d figure that even if just by accident, the 5th time through y’alls lineup that Mike Patrick would have figured out who is who by now…

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 11:23 PM EDT reply actions  

It is humorous he didnt recognize the only black guy on the diamond

maybe he’s been hitting the kraken too!

They wore garnet helmets.

by tryptic67 on Jun 27, 2011 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Haha.

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

LOL

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 11:28 PM EDT reply actions  

I ain't too proud

"Lattimore, as the kids can say, can ball, and sometimes does it to the extent one might say [he] is out of control in his balling." - Spencer Hall

by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

I will absolutely take this.

I don’t even want pretty at this point.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

It literally looked like the exact same play.

Right down to the runner not realizing the ball was thrown away at third.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 27, 2011 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

And to me laughing and celebrating at the same time

"Lattimore, as the kids can say, can ball, and sometimes does it to the extent one might say [he] is out of control in his balling." - Spencer Hall

by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Unbelievable. Throwing the ball around like we are in tee-ball again.

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 11:29 PM EDT reply actions  

I see someone took notes from Virginia.

Now just go 1-2-3 in the bottom of the inning.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rattled

Wish I was back down the 3rd Base line tonight.

by ssladler on Jun 27, 2011 11:30 PM EDT reply actions  

I don't have the radio on, but I guarantee Tommy is asking for insurance runs.

And we were singing hymns and arias... Much louder than Cardiff because we're in the Premier League!

by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 11:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Price coming in.

And we were singing hymns and arias... Much louder than Cardiff because we're in the Premier League!

by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 11:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Nervous about Price

Hope he’s on a pretty short leash

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by cocknfire on Jun 27, 2011 11:34 PM EDT reply actions  

No kidding.

Does he have anything left in the tank?

by Cocky, Esq. on Jun 27, 2011 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

I thought Taylor was getting the job done, myself.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 27, 2011 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

I feel the same way

The problem is, Taylor clearly was not tonight. If you have to find out with Price, you have to do it before you let Taylor potentially put someone on.

"Lattimore, as the kids can say, can ball, and sometimes does it to the extent one might say [he] is out of control in his balling." - Spencer Hall

by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

I like Taylor better to get ground balls with a man on.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 27, 2011 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't think he can come back

"Lattimore, as the kids can say, can ball, and sometimes does it to the extent one might say [he] is out of control in his balling." - Spencer Hall

by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Har.

You know what I meant.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 27, 2011 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Patrick just said nobody is warming up for y’all. Which of course means there are at least two.

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

He's got his heat. Did that say 96??

"Lattimore, as the kids can say, can ball, and sometimes does it to the extent one might say [he] is out of control in his balling." - Spencer Hall

by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 11:39 PM EDT reply actions  

One more out, Matt.

One more.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 11:43 PM EDT reply actions  

eustress: n/

Def: stress that is deemed healthful or giving one the feeling of fulfillment

Etym: from Greek eu ‘well, good’ + stress, modeled on distress

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 27, 2011 11:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes sir!

Go Cocks!

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 11:46 PM EDT reply actions  

I love this team

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 11:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Good game fellas. See you tomorrow night.

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by FlaGators on Jun 27, 2011 11:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Thanks.

You guys played great. We just got a few breaks. Thanks for being cordial. You’ve been a class act over here tonight. Hope to see you here tomorrow (with the same result, of course).

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

And it was a PB, not a WP.

/sorry, had to.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Haha. Awesomeness.

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by FlaGators on Jun 28, 2011 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions  

New record for consecutive wins in the NCAA baseball tournament.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 27, 2011 11:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Not bad.

What was that stat they are throwning around for more wins? Is that for total wins in the CWS?

by Cocky, Esq. on Jun 27, 2011 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not sure.

Missed it.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 27, 2011 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Something about Texas winning 15 in a row in 83-84 or 84-85

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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

OK, that makes two people that saw it.

So that must be correct. Right? I mean, we did see it and not hear Mike Patrick say it…

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

But I thought

that we already won some record for consecutive wins with 13?

by Cocky, Esq. on Jun 27, 2011 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah. It was a graphic.

I thought it was weird because so many outlets (including ESPN) had already said we had the record.

"Lattimore, as the kids can say, can ball, and sometimes does it to the extent one might say [he] is out of control in his balling." - Spencer Hall

by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Maybe the intern

didn’t do all their homework?

by Cocky, Esq. on Jun 27, 2011 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Regardless, if we win tomorrow, we'll have the record.

Until some other intern finds that someone else won 17 straight in the 1920s…

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by Never Leave College on Jun 28, 2011 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions  

I was confused by this as well.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 28, 2011 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions  

I thought they said Texas had a 15 game unbeaten streak

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by Never Leave College on Jun 27, 2011 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

yea were now tied with Texas for unbeaten streak in NCAA Tournament

and tied with USC and LSU for consecutive wins in the CWS with 10.

by Gamecockrock on Jun 28, 2011 1:05 AM EDT up reply actions  

You must have misread it. We haven't win 10 in a row before.

I would definitely know that.

"Lattimore, as the kids can say, can ball, and sometimes does it to the extent one might say [he] is out of control in his balling." - Spencer Hall

by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 28, 2011 1:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

What?

Columbia isn’t in California. Now I think you’re just confused.

"Lattimore, as the kids can say, can ball, and sometimes does it to the extent one might say [he] is out of control in his balling." - Spencer Hall

by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 28, 2011 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

I would now appreciate it if the Gators DID let this one beat them twice

Seriously. Lay awake all night thinking about this one, then give up the first time something doesn’t go your way tomorrow.

K thanks. bai

"Lattimore, as the kids can say, can ball, and sometimes does it to the extent one might say [he] is out of control in his balling." - Spencer Hall

by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 11:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Have you ever seen a team in a tie game two games in row

let the other team load the bases with no outs and then allow no runs? Destiny thats all I have to say to that.

by Whasup33 on Jun 27, 2011 11:52 PM EDT reply actions  

How good has Carolina pitching been?

We just gave up one earned* run in 11 innings. Our CWS staff ERA went UP from 0.58 to 0.64.

"Lattimore, as the kids can say, can ball, and sometimes does it to the extent one might say [he] is out of control in his balling." - Spencer Hall

by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 27, 2011 11:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Well said.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 28, 2011 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions  

As a native South Carolinian, I'm proud to make this green.

Late, but proud none the less.

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by Never Leave College on Jun 28, 2011 1:37 AM EDT up reply actions  

Thank you all, gentlemen

for your kind words. Mr. Johnny Walker (Red) was responsible for the typos!

They wore garnet helmets.

by tryptic67 on Jun 28, 2011 6:53 AM EDT up reply actions  

Me too. Had to split it up due to character limits, but it's there

"Lattimore, as the kids can say, can ball, and sometimes does it to the extent one might say [he] is out of control in his balling." - Spencer Hall

by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 28, 2011 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gentlemen,

Unless I’m mistaken, I believe this is the first green comment we’ve ever had on GABA. So many records being broken this week. Well done.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 28, 2011 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yes, I believe it is.

There’s nothing like winning to inspire great comments. In addition to having great community members, that is.

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by Gamecock Man on Jun 28, 2011 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions  

I tell ya

When I seen that ball fly away from the 3B and into the stands, I flashed back to the Merrifield hit last year… Im not one to show much emotion, but those 2 moments I absolutely erupted. Nearly broke our $2000 reclining sofa haha, and slung my hat across the room.

by Gamecockrock on Jun 28, 2011 1:07 AM EDT reply actions  

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