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Post by titantiger on Jun 20, 2022 18:35:57 GMT -8
Thompson was sitting in his hotel room Sunday night, pondering where to look for guidance on how to survive the perils of the loser’s bracket. He had learned that only four teams in the past 40 years lost their opener and ended up winning the title. Thompson’s idea light bulb went on: Why not ask those guys for advice? So he quickly got on the phone and left word for Ray Tanner and Pat Casey — the coaches who led South Carolina in 2010 and Oregon State in 2006 and 2018 back from 0-1 holes.
“Both of those men got back and both gave me paragraphs of taking me through the journey with their team,” he said. “Like I say, the man or woman or team that will never quit, they’ve got a chance. And I just want us to fight and I want us to attack. It was like they were excited to hear from me and they’re like, yea, this is what we did, this is what we talked about, this became our focus.
“I’m just hunting for every inch we can for our program. Every one of these teams had to climb a mountain. Everybody’s hot enough, everybody’s good enough. But these guys are giving all they got.”
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Post by zeroposter on Jun 20, 2022 18:48:19 GMT -8
Go Auburn!
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Post by irimi on Jun 20, 2022 18:56:44 GMT -8
Thompson was sitting in his hotel room Sunday night, pondering where to look for guidance on how to survive the perils of the loser’s bracket. He had learned that only four teams in the past 40 years lost their opener and ended up winning the title. Thompson’s idea light bulb went on: Why not ask those guys for advice? So he quickly got on the phone and left word for Ray Tanner and Pat Casey — the coaches who led South Carolina in 2010 and Oregon State in 2006 and 2018 back from 0-1 holes.
“Both of those men got back and both gave me paragraphs of taking me through the journey with their team,” he said. “Like I say, the man or woman or team that will never quit, they’ve got a chance. And I just want us to fight and I want us to attack. It was like they were excited to hear from me and they’re like, yea, this is what we did, this is what we talked about, this became our focus.
“I’m just hunting for every inch we can for our program. Every one of these teams had to climb a mountain. Everybody’s hot enough, everybody’s good enough. But these guys are giving all they got.”
I saw that OMAHA shirt your Tiger mascot was wearing today and loved the design! Have you got yours? Hell, I'm not even an Auburn fan and I'd wear that! Nice shirt. Go Auburn! Here's the hat version:  |
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Post by wilkyisdashiznit on Jun 20, 2022 21:26:22 GMT -8
Thompson was sitting in his hotel room Sunday night, pondering where to look for guidance on how to survive the perils of the loser’s bracket. He had learned that only four teams in the past 40 years lost their opener and ended up winning the title. Thompson’s idea light bulb went on: Why not ask those guys for advice? So he quickly got on the phone and left word for Ray Tanner and Pat Casey — the coaches who led South Carolina in 2010 and Oregon State in 2006 and 2018 back from 0-1 holes.
“Both of those men got back and both gave me paragraphs of taking me through the journey with their team,” he said. “Like I say, the man or woman or team that will never quit, they’ve got a chance. And I just want us to fight and I want us to attack. It was like they were excited to hear from me and they’re like, yea, this is what we did, this is what we talked about, this became our focus.
“I’m just hunting for every inch we can for our program. Every one of these teams had to climb a mountain. Everybody’s hot enough, everybody’s good enough. But these guys are giving all they got.”
Pat Casey, only living coach to win two College World Series after starting 0-1. Also, the only coach to win all five games and win four of the five by at least six runs. There are few better to talk to. Also: War Eagle! ![]()  >  Skin those hogs! |
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Post by titantiger on Jun 21, 2022 2:45:03 GMT -8
Thompson was sitting in his hotel room Sunday night, pondering where to look for guidance on how to survive the perils of the loser’s bracket. He had learned that only four teams in the past 40 years lost their opener and ended up winning the title. Thompson’s idea light bulb went on: Why not ask those guys for advice? So he quickly got on the phone and left word for Ray Tanner and Pat Casey — the coaches who led South Carolina in 2010 and Oregon State in 2006 and 2018 back from 0-1 holes.
“Both of those men got back and both gave me paragraphs of taking me through the journey with their team,” he said. “Like I say, the man or woman or team that will never quit, they’ve got a chance. And I just want us to fight and I want us to attack. It was like they were excited to hear from me and they’re like, yea, this is what we did, this is what we talked about, this became our focus.
“I’m just hunting for every inch we can for our program. Every one of these teams had to climb a mountain. Everybody’s hot enough, everybody’s good enough. But these guys are giving all they got.”
I saw that OMAHA shirt your Tiger mascot was wearing today and loved the design! Have you got yours? Hell, I'm not even an Auburn fan and I'd wear that! Nice shirt. Go Auburn! Here's the hat version: I don't! I have a thousand Auburn shirts and hats it seems but I tend to go for more "general purpose" ones that can be worn to any sport.  It is cool though.
I will say though, if I was going to buy a baseball specific one, I dig this vintage baseball tee:
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Post by titantiger on Jun 21, 2022 2:54:44 GMT -8
Thompson was sitting in his hotel room Sunday night, pondering where to look for guidance on how to survive the perils of the loser’s bracket. He had learned that only four teams in the past 40 years lost their opener and ended up winning the title. Thompson’s idea light bulb went on: Why not ask those guys for advice? So he quickly got on the phone and left word for Ray Tanner and Pat Casey — the coaches who led South Carolina in 2010 and Oregon State in 2006 and 2018 back from 0-1 holes.
“Both of those men got back and both gave me paragraphs of taking me through the journey with their team,” he said. “Like I say, the man or woman or team that will never quit, they’ve got a chance. And I just want us to fight and I want us to attack. It was like they were excited to hear from me and they’re like, yea, this is what we did, this is what we talked about, this became our focus.
“I’m just hunting for every inch we can for our program. Every one of these teams had to climb a mountain. Everybody’s hot enough, everybody’s good enough. But these guys are giving all they got.”
Pat Casey, only living coach to win two College World Series after starting 0-1. Also, the only coach to win all five games and win four of the five by at least six runs. There are few better to talk to. Also: War Eagle! ![]() > Skin those hogs! We're going to do our best and we appreciate the good vibes from Corvallis. Gonna be a tough out for sure. And won't get any easier with Ole Miss if we do. |
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Post by eugenedave on Jun 21, 2022 18:36:18 GMT -8
Very cool. Sorry it didn't get you the W tonight.
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Post by wilkyisdashiznit on Jun 21, 2022 20:39:18 GMT -8
Pat Casey, only living coach to win two College World Series after starting 0-1. Also, the only coach to win all five games and win four of the five by at least six runs. There are few better to talk to. Also: War Eagle! ![]() > Skin those hogs! We're going to do our best and we appreciate the good vibes from Corvallis. Gonna be a tough out for sure. And won't get any easier with Ole Miss if we do. ![]() I was really pulling for you guys, too. And now I have to root for Ole Miss. At least Vandy had the good form to beat North Carolina twice in Omaha in 2011 after they beat us. Blech. We will settle up at the next series. |
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Post by titantiger on Jun 22, 2022 6:04:11 GMT -8
I knew Arkansas was going to be tough to get by. But then again, you don't beat much of anyone worth a damn when you commit multiple errors and don't hit.
It was a nice run though, especially from a team picked to finish last in their division pre-season. Thanks for the good vibes and conversation. Maybe a home and home with y'all is in the future.
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Post by beav74 on Jun 22, 2022 10:00:04 GMT -8
Yes...a home and home would be great. Been to MSU, great hospitality as one would expect in the south and I'm sure your place would be no different. Just never confuse us with that school 40 miles to the south and we will never confuse you with that school 160 miles to the west. If you want hospitality.....never go to Eugene.
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It is cool though.