CWS Championship Series Game Two Open Thread
by Gamecock Man on Jun 28, 2011 4:48 PM EDT
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PrintReady for more craziness on the baseball diamond? Carolina takes on the Gators again tonight at 8. A win and Carolina takes home the hardware for the second straight year. A loss and we play one more game. Go 'Cocks!
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Let's do it.
Someone asked Haney on twitter earlier if Roth had ever gone on 3 days rest.
Haney said only once…the night we won it all last year. Let’s battle!
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"Champagne for my real friends and real pain for my sham friends." - Tom Waits
by Gamecock'n'Balls on Jun 28, 2011 4:54 PM EDT reply actions
For anyone interested:
There is a CWS viewing party going on at the Colonial Life Arena tonight.
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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 28, 2011 6:10 PM EDT reply actions
You going? Wish I could be there for something like that.
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by Gamecock Man on Jun 28, 2011 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm in Athens all summer while I study for the CPA exam.
On the other hand, I’m not going to miss another championship parade, if you know what I mean.
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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 28, 2011 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Seen on Twitter:
#OchoWingo
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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 28, 2011 6:19 PM EDT reply actions
Reading on twitter that Walker had a lit of swelling today.
Looks like he’ll be a gametime decision again.
by Skulls and Spurs on Jun 28, 2011 7:01 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Just heard on the radio that the lineup is the same.
So Walker’s 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 28, 2011 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Who is pitching for Florida tonight? And how do we matchup? And how did we do last time?
- FOW
by skandrewj62j on Jun 28, 2011 7:07 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Florida is throwing Karsten Whitson.
He’s a true freshman who was a 1st round pick out of high school. I’m not positive, but I think he was the guy who pitched when UF beat us.
And we were singing hymns and arias... Much louder than Cardiff because we're in the Premier League!
by Never Leave College on Jun 28, 2011 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Hudson Randall was the won who got the win agaist us.
We faced Karsten Whitson in the 4-3 Sunday win. His line from that game was 5.0 ip, 2 h, 1 ER, 2 bb, 5 so.
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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 28, 2011 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Florida has kept him on a VERY strict PC all year
I think O’Sullivan is using it as a recruiting pitch with other high level pitchers, but it means we should see the BP relatively early even if the starter is pitching well.
"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 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Good luck, guys!
Wow – what a finish last night! Your team just never ever says quit.
As I said before, we’ll always be bummed about last year, but against Florida you’ll have all the Bruins rooting for you. Go USC! (hmm, that just sounds so unnatural to me ;-) ).
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Thanks, gbruin!
I’m sure our guys will be ready to play tonight.
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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 28, 2011 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m so glad this series is starting tonight. I get to watch it.
/forgettingaboutlastnightbutnotreally
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by FlaGators on Jun 28, 2011 8:01 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
"legged out triples"?
They really don’t watch the game. There wasn’t a triple all night, and only one double.
"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 8:02 PM EDT reply actions
He clearly thought the winning run that Carolina scored was a triple with a throwing error.
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Haha. Thanks.
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Let's go Cocks!
How about we try to get this done in regulation, so I can get to bed at a reasonable hour?
Here's hoping for a Gamecocks victory!
GO GAMECOCKS!!!
One cries because one is sad. For example: I cry because others are stupid, and it makes me sad.
Robin Ventura likening the Gamecocks to "Iceman" from Top Gun.
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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 28, 2011 8:18 PM EDT reply actions
At least he didn't say Goose...
One cries because one is sad. For example: I cry because others are stupid, and it makes me sad.
And thousands of kids and teenagers just turned to their parents
to have the reference explained to them.
"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 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Really?
You think thousands of people read our blog?
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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 28, 2011 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't get your hopes up.
I meant people watching at home.
"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 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
"Gets out of a jam"
That never felt like a jam to me.
"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 8:21 PM EDT reply actions
Mike Patrick:
Marginalizing the terms “beautiful play” and “jam” since 2011.
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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 28, 2011 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I think that moves Wingo to 2nd all time
in HPB in Omaha. That guy just has no luck whatsoever.
"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 8:24 PM EDT reply actions
Ventura: "I'm not going to say anything"
because I forgot that I am being paid to respond to the guys talking to me.
"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 8:32 PM EDT reply actions
Wave? In the second inning?
Come on, people.
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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 28, 2011 8:36 PM EDT reply actions
And ESPN tried to follow it with a shaky camera
That’s even worse.
"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 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
"I once got to see Keyser Söze pinch hit in Durham."
/mikepatrick’ed
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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 28, 2011 8:43 PM EDT reply actions
What? I missed 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 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Talking about suspect prospects.
Thought I would keep the dated-movie-references theme going.
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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 28, 2011 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, jokes. I get jokes. heh heh
"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 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Am I the only one that wants to see a little more of
the track athlete warming up in the background in the early part of that NCAA commercial. She looks like she might be talented, but it all goes by so fast.
"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 8:46 PM EDT reply actions
Florida had an intentional strategy of working Sonny Gray's PC
They thought they would chase him, but Corbin let him keep pitching. He wore down around 120 or so.
Looks like the Gators are trying to do the same thing with Roth.
"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 8:47 PM EDT reply actions
So when does Roth tire?
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Michael Roth does not tire.
He doesn’t even sleep. He waits.
"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 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Wednesday?
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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 28, 2011 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I like your's better. You win for originality.
"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 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I honestly can't recall Roth just tiring out.
Usually he’ll get pulled in the late innings after he lets a leadoff runner on. He gets relieved due to circumstances more than tiring.
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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 28, 2011 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
His switching is kind of interesting. Though I see elbow problems in his future as a result.
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I did not find that mural beautiful
It looked like it was painted by a giant toddler.
"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 8:53 PM EDT reply actions
Why didn't he go to 3rd? Looked like he would have had him fairly easily
"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 8:56 PM EDT reply actions
Feet weren’t set.
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For all our harping on former player announcers...
I really do enjoy listening to someone break down the intricacies of the game who actually knows what he’s talking about. You’re not going to get pitching mechanics like that from a normal color guy.
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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 28, 2011 9:01 PM EDT reply actions
I would be really surprised if he wasn't.
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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 28, 2011 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone remotely shocked that for all the worries about his PC, Roth
will almost certainly last longer than last year’s #6 overall pick?
"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 9:11 PM EDT reply actions
Peter Mooney has been playing really well during the CWS.
Hitting .294 in so far. Hasn’t gotten a lot of press, but I’m impressed.
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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 28, 2011 9:13 PM EDT reply actions
And that about does it.
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Not ovah yet.
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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 28, 2011 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Not looking good.
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Peter Mooney neither committed nor reached on the error
I think I like Ventura better when he doesn’t talk.
"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 9:16 PM EDT reply actions
I prefer him in a Nolan Ryan headlock.
by Skulls and Spurs on Jun 28, 2011 9:21 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 2 recs
One of my favorite baseball memories
One cries because one is sad. For example: I cry because others are stupid, and it makes me sad.
I think that was Roth's first HR given up this year
I’m sure ESPN will confirm soon.
"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 9:20 PM EDT reply actions
This one's on me.
It was his third home run given up all year.
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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 28, 2011 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Well of course you will post it faster if you
keep writing Hemingway sentences.
"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 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Would have had it up sooner, but I had to type it with my left hand.
My right hand was occupied with reeling in a giant marlin.
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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 28, 2011 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
You are Santiago?
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Judging by my movie references I do have the "Old" part down.
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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 28, 2011 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry. 3rd
“Zero” would have sounded too good to be true for anybody else, but I thought I head that and looked it up for Roth.
"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 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
1st since April 22 against Miss St per @TravHaney
by Skulls and Spurs on Jun 28, 2011 9:24 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Looks like a retweet from Andy Demetra
of Gamecock Radio. Come on, S & S, get your 21st century media down – before it changes again.
"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 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
My apologies to Mr. Demetra.
by Skulls and Spurs on Jun 28, 2011 9:40 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I don't know about you,
but I certainly consider Eastern Washington one of the top 5 athletic departments in the nation. Those things are a bit of a joke.
"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 9:26 PM EDT reply actions
They did win the FCS Championship Game
And they play on the bloodgrass, which is kind of cool
Team Speed Kills. All SEC, all the time.
Ok, THAT was a bunt I disapprove of.
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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 28, 2011 9:28 PM EDT reply actions
A bunting contest would have to be the most moronic thing ever
Team Speed Kills. All SEC, all the time.
Coach Tanner would camp out to get first row seats
"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 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Full scholarship.
And we were singing hymns and arias... Much louder than Cardiff because we're in the Premier League!
by Never Leave College on Jun 28, 2011 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
At least we are usually successful when we bunt. I dont
know the percentage but I would think it would be pretty damn high
Nice bunt.
"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 9:45 PM EDT reply actions
At least it wasn't a double play.
"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 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I think we can all agree that that was a stupid bunt attempt
Team Speed Kills. All SEC, all the time.
I'm gonna go get the paper.
"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 9:48 PM EDT reply actions
Get the paper.
"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 9:49 PM EDT reply actions
Now you are Jimmy Two Times?
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You ask a lotta questions. Nobody likes a smart guy.
"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 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Ha. Well, I’m just waiting for the moment when your inner Inigo Montoya appears.
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I hate it when I have balls that move. /middle schooled
"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 9:52 PM EDT reply actions
TAKE HER OUT!
LEAVE HER IN!
Honest answer – I think he was likely pretty worn out. He’s been on a low PC all year. However, their BP has not been overly impressive in the CWS.
"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 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Exactly. He is on a low PC (all year as you said) because he was the 9th overall pick and turned down $2.1 million. Sully said he would preserve his arm and teach him a few things, as Sully is a pitching coach by trade.
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I've thought about it, and I really think we would've wanted him to stay in.
"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 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
How many people do you think really pay $30 for
online updates of a bicycle race? And would you pay $5?
"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 10:04 PM EDT reply actions
All you need is to see who has the longer list of prescriptions
Team Speed Kills. All SEC, all the time.
Thought that might be a DP off the bat
"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 10:09 PM EDT reply actions
Two men on with nobody out.
This is the Gamecocks’ bread & butter.
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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 28, 2011 10:11 PM EDT reply actions
Michael Roth is so good, they change the rules for him
According to ESPN, he just got a strikeout without throwing three strikes to the hitter.
"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 10:13 PM EDT reply actions
In Women's World Cup News...
Have y’all seen this?
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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 28, 2011 10:17 PM EDT reply actions
Who knows whether to believe it or not?
They’re so brainwashed, that entire country is scary-crazy.
"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 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s hilarious.
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I don't guess it occurs to anyone in the booth
that the Gators are swinging at those pitches because they appear to be strikes? Roth’s regular season high for walks in a game was three.
"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 10:17 PM EDT reply actions
MOONEY!
Kid know when to get hot.
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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 28, 2011 10:20 PM EDT reply actions
There goes our chance to be the first
CWS champ in 45 years to win it all without a HR in Omaha.
"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 10:21 PM EDT reply actions
I'll trade that for the two records for longest win streaks.
And we were singing hymns and arias... Much louder than Cardiff because we're in the Premier League!
by Never Leave College on Jun 28, 2011 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
And the fat lady is making her way to the stage.
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I really hope your jinxes are no good here...
And we were singing hymns and arias... Much louder than Cardiff because we're in the Premier League!
by Never Leave College on Jun 28, 2011 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Do it.
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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 28, 2011 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Can’t be. There are big games every week in football, in March and April in Men’s basketball, and in June in baseball. That is it for big games in college sports.
Maybe…just maybe, track and field championships. Maybe.
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Depends. What do they look like?
I mean, I think some of the girls soccer games in Gainesville were pretty big when Heather Mitts was still a Gator.
"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 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Abby Wambach as well. Her and Heather were part of the same teams for two years. Heather was a junior when Abby showed up.
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They are both very talented. Along with Miss Solo.
"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 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
No doubt.
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Really. Go for a big inning, not a single run.
"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 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Seriously, Tanner?
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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 28, 2011 10:39 PM EDT reply actions
Carolina scores a couple here, Roth might come out for the 8th
"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 10:41 PM EDT reply actions
Congrats on the National Championship SC.
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Jenn Brown just tweeted something to the effect of
“Double to left. Runners on first and third with 1 out.”
I’m speechless
Team Speed Kills. All SEC, all the time.
Ain't she purdy?
by Skulls and Spurs on Jun 28, 2011 10:43 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
She is a UF grad (from Gainesville), so she isn’t happy right now.
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AND UGA schadenfreude???
You are just too accommodating, ESPN.
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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 28, 2011 10:42 PM EDT reply actions
Look at the time stamps. How is your's below mine? Weird things maaaan...
"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 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
But yet he was out by a little less than half a step.
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Hate to go against the family here,
but the Gator fan is right.
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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 28, 2011 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree, but it is much easier to be magnanimous right now
"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 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Michael Roth is now the CWS career ERA leader
He has it by decimal points 0.9557 vs current record holder’s 0.9574
Current record holder is an Ohio State hurler from the 60’s. He’s from the 60’s, so you can call him a hurler.
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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 28, 2011 10:51 PM EDT reply actions
He'll have a chance to lower it.
by Skulls and Spurs on Jun 28, 2011 10:52 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Wow. Yep
And I’m faster than ESPN stats department.
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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 28, 2011 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
According to Travis Haney,
that last out took Roth’s season ERA back under 1. That’s pretty good.
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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 28, 2011 10:55 PM EDT reply actions
You'd sure never believe it from the announcing. How many times did they say Florida was shooting themselves in the foot by chasing Roth's pitches?
Did it ever occur to them that that’s exactly what Roth is trying to get them to do?
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by Gamecock Man on Jun 29, 2011 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions
That was one of my complaints
They kept talking about Gators chasing. They were chasing because Roth had them guessing and off-balance. That’s what he does. I believe his regular season high for walks in a game was three.
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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 29, 2011 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions
Precisely. That's his game. The Gators weren't off their game. They just got used by a great pitcher.
If it only happens once, maybe it’s a fluke. When a guy plays an entire season with around a 1.00 ERA, there might just be a logic behind what he’s doing.
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by Gamecock Man on Jun 29, 2011 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Orel especially seemed to think the solution
was for the O’Sullivan to tell his team, “Hey, don’t swing unless it’s a strike. If it IS a strike, hit it with that stick.”
Ohhhhh. That’s what they’re supposed to do. Thanks, Skip.
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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 29, 2011 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Right.
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by Gamecock Man on Jun 29, 2011 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions
I didn't remember Hershiser as a flamethrower, but
realize I was a kid, so maybe I either was not aware, or only knew the late career Hershiser. I decided to look him up.
Here’s what I found:
Known for his slight frame and fierce competitive spirit, Hershiser was nicknamed “Bulldog” by team manager Tommy Lasorda…
In the 1988 National League Championship Series between Hershiser’s Dodgers and the New York Mets, Hershiser not only started Games 1 and 3, but recorded the final out in Game 4 in relief for a save. He then pitched a shutout in Game 7. He was selected MVP of the series.
Hershiser then capped his historic season in the World Series by pitching a shutout in Game 2 and allowing two runs in a complete game in the clinching victory in Game 5, winning the World Series MVP Award…
Hershiser was not an overpowering pitcher, for his fastball was in the 89-91 mph range in his prime. However he possessed very fine control, and his average velocity on his fastball was more than made up for with its tremendous sinking action. This caused batters to beat scores of balls into the ground, leading to easy outs. He complemented his sinker with a well-above average curve ball that would often freeze hitters or cause them to completely lose their timing. He also threw a quality slider that he would spot in on the hands of left-handed hitters, showing them something that moved in the opposite direction of his fastball. He also threw the odd changeup and splitter, but mainly stuck to his tremendous sinker and curve ball.
Even before you throw in a well-known scoreless innings pitched streak, who does that sound like? Orel’s wikipedia entry describes him as basically a professional version of Michael Roth.
It makes his apparent lack of respect for Roth and fascination with power pitchers, also evident in the UCLA series, even more mystifying. If I may pull my therapist stocking over my head, perhaps Hershiser likes power pitchers because they display a style and ability he never possessed and consciously or subconsciously envied?
I don’t know, but it is really confounding.
"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 30, 2011 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Thats exactly how Roth pitches
even the pitch repitoure.
by Gamecockrock on Jun 30, 2011 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Or maybe not
"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 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Surprised Roth is still out there
I would have thought they’d walk that catcher 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 10:57 PM EDT reply actions
What was the number on that fastball?
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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 28, 2011 10:59 PM EDT reply actions
Golf clap for Roth.
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Don't let that man get home, Taylor
Got to protect that record.
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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 28, 2011 11:01 PM EDT reply actions
This.
And we were singing hymns and arias... Much louder than Cardiff because we're in the Premier League!
by Never Leave College on Jun 28, 2011 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Crap.
And we were singing hymns and arias... Much louder than Cardiff because we're in the Premier League!
by Never Leave College on Jun 28, 2011 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Shoooot
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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 28, 2011 11:03 PM EDT reply actions
god I would think it is hard to go from Roth to Taylor as a hitter.
But damn. If he didn’t hit the second pitch.
- FOW
by skandrewj62j on Jun 28, 2011 11:03 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
hey I wanted to protect that record. too.
All that matters now is 4 more outs. Let’s go gamecocks!
- FOW
by skandrewj62j on Jun 28, 2011 11:05 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
annnnnnd...
It is time for Matt “if my pinstripes were black call me Mariano Rivera” Price.
- FOW
by skandrewj62j on Jun 28, 2011 11:06 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Did he just call Price a "lefthanded reliever"?
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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 28, 2011 11:07 PM EDT reply actions
Strike 2
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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 28, 2011 11:09 PM EDT reply actions
and sit down
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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 28, 2011 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Listen to the crowd sing
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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 28, 2011 11:11 PM EDT reply actions
To the second most overrated/tiresome/overplayed song at a sporting event.
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2nd to?
I’d say “Who Let the Dogs Out?” and “Whoomp! There it is!” are both more overplayed.
But it is very easy to overplay those two songs. Did you play them once? You overplayed them.
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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 28, 2011 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I was going to go with Zombie Nation.
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I'm not sure I know what that is
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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 28, 2011 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Sure you do. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5LW07FTJbI
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That was a weird video, but I do know it.
I think it’s a more tolerable song (at least the part that is played), so I’d go with the two early 90’s pop-hop songs. I never understand why those are played in an arena or stadium.
"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 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Whoop There It Is…yeah. Who Let The Dogs Out? I haven’t heard in many years somehow.
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the Taters play it as often as we play Sandstorm
oh-whoa-a-whoa-oh … oh-whoa-a-whoa-oh … oh whoa, oh-oh-oh-oh-a-whoa …
you’ve heard it ….
They wore garnet helmets.
rec this man!
Clemsux zombie nation!
- FOW
by skandrewj62j on Jun 28, 2011 11:20 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
In about 20 minutes, they'll get an even better response to "We Hail Thee Carolina"
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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 28, 2011 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
But I doubt they have that one in their inventory
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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 28, 2011 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Shocked to see us giving away one of the few remaining outs
"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 11:14 PM EDT reply actions
Scott Wingo has to be the MVP, right?
Unless you are voting for a pitcher, in which case Roth and Price have a shot.
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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 28, 2011 11:17 PM EDT reply actions
Wingo all the way.
No doubt.
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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 28, 2011 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions
2012 preseason #1: Florida Gators
Understandably so too. Almost all their best players are sophomores.
"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 11:22 PM EDT reply actions
But they are high draft picks. A lot could leave.
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Are any of your SO's draft eligible?
Aside from Tucker, and Pigott, you return your best offensive players and our three weekend starters.
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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 28, 2011 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions
We could lose half the pitchers and half the starting line-up.
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they have that out already?
- FOW
by skandrewj62j on Jun 28, 2011 11:24 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Just my guess. look at their rotation and lineup
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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 28, 2011 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
That's what I figured....
But with the Media always putting rankings out early I wasn’t sure.
- FOW
by skandrewj62j on Jun 29, 2011 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Yes, Florida just hasn't been themselves
It has nothing to do with the fact that they’re playing a team that is 3-1 against them
Team Speed Kills. All SEC, all the time.
I think you mean 4 - 1.
Go Cocks!
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by Never Leave College on Jun 28, 2011 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Congrats fellas. Well played. Hopefully we’ll get revenge on the football field.
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thanks for your classy posts
i doubt we’ve seen the last of O’Sullivan and the Diamond Gators. We’ll see y’all on the gridiron in November!
They wore garnet helmets.
revenge?
For the football game to win the East?
For the regular season series win in Gainesville?
Or for the CWS win we just had?
Honestly, it feels weird to say that. Florida has been so good at everything in the last decade. But we look forward to seeing you at WB in November.
Congrats on a great season.
- FOW
by skandrewj62j on Jun 28, 2011 11:47 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Congratulations on the Gamecocks' second straight NCAA baseball championship!
Thanks for taking care of Florida.
We may be on opposite sides of the fence most of the time, but we can all agree upon the fact that it’s great to be a Gator hater.
Kudos on the crown. It was richly deserved.
Go 'Dawgs!
by T Kyle King on Jun 28, 2011 11:32 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Much appreciated.
Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got some celebratin’ to do!
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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 28, 2011 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Classy. Thanks, Kyle. We appreciate it.
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by Gamecock Man on Jun 29, 2011 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions
HE THREW THE BALL AWAY!!
We still won’t have the game ending ball.
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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 28, 2011 11:32 PM EDT reply actions
I thought the same thing!
THIS IS WHY WE CAN’T HAVE NICE THINGS!!!
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by Never Leave College on Jun 28, 2011 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions
It would take a world-class d-bag to hold the ball for ranson.
What are the chances that one gets ahold of the final ball two years in a row?
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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 28, 2011 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow!
Back to back National Champions… Who would have thought it? I’ll be honest, not me. Congratulations to Ray Tanner and the whole team! And to all my Gamecock brethren out there!
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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 28, 2011 11:34 PM EDT reply actions
That guy's not good enough to play for Jack Leggett.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 28, 2011 11:38 PM EDT reply actions
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
…breathe…
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
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by Never Leave College on Jun 28, 2011 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Orel, talk about the national champions.
Orel: ‘Florida sure is awesome.’
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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 28, 2011 11:39 PM EDT reply actions
Do we even know how to spell dynasty at South Carolina?
We might have to learn
Team Speed Kills. All SEC, all the time.
According to Jim Delany, we can't even spell C-A-T. We're in the SEC.
Of course, he can’t count to 12, so take that criticism with a grain of salt.
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by GwinnettGamecock on Jun 28, 2011 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
WOOOOOOO!!!!
BACK TO BACK BABY!!!!
One cries because one is sad. For example: I cry because others are stupid, and it makes me sad.
Kyle Peterson is breaking news on ESPN
Apparently, South Carolina won a national championship because it’s a great team
Team Speed Kills. All SEC, all the time.
The much-maligned Patrick just made a good point
with every team adjusting to the new composite bats, it’s the Gamecocks who adjusted best …
while it was super-cool to be the last CWS winner at the "Blatt … and almost as cool to be the first winner at TD Ameritrade …. its even a bigger accomplishment to be the last to win with aluminum , and the first CWS champion with composite bats … .back to back in two different eras … think about that!
GO COCKS!
They wore garnet helmets.
I actually find myself struggling to find words tonight
which is crazy, as i was throwing out all kinds of comments before… this is simply amazing, no othe way to describe it.
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