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Post by wilkyisdashiznit on Jun 12, 2017 15:08:59 GMT -8
Not much separates Beavs, LSU and CS Fullerton according to this...Actually, Florida State is closer to LSU than LSU is to Oregon State in that poll. But yeah, that is about the way I see it, at least at the top. |
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Post by wilkyisdashiznit on Jun 12, 2017 15:21:54 GMT -8
Come on man. Lets break it down. LSU is on a 16 game winning streak and they've annihilated the competition. During the current winning streak LSU has scored 136 runs and their opponents have scored 45 runs. That is dominance. LSU lost 2 out of the three earlier in the year to Kentucky and Florida at their fields. They also weren't playing well. Maineiri changed the lineup, adjusted the pitching rotation and things started to click. Then LSU destroyed Kentucky and their ace by 10 run ruling them. In the championship game, LSU doesn't control who they play. They beat Arkansas who just happened to beat Florida in the semifinal 16-0 lol, but Arkansas sucks right?? LSU swept Auburn. Try again. You say we didn't play Missouri yet you say we beat them in the SEC tournament which we won 10-3. Quit trolling lol. The Shriners classic was played at the beginning of the year. Only LSU and TCU made it all the way to the CWS. You still think Baylor and Texas Tech are better than how LSU is playing at the moment??? Hell no. I'm not saying LSU isn't beatable, but it will take a really good team to do it which is why there are 7 other worthy teams in the CWS. If CS Fullerton scares you more than LSU you need your head examined. I believe whoever comes out of this bracket will win it all. Oregon State is on a 21-game winning streak. If you look at just the last 16 games, Oregon State has outscored its opponents 115-27. If you throw on the other five games, Oregon State has outscored its opponents 158-41. If LSU and Oregon State meet, maybe Heimlich will start. That would be entertaining. I personally think that Fullerton is a little more fundamentally sound. Oregon State matches up better against LSU. The Beavers have a way of exposing defensive flaws and I think that Fullerton has fewer. My opinion. I agree that the top of the bracket has a lot more talent than the bottom and should win the championship series, unless Fullerton, LSU, and Oregon State waste too many pitchers between the three. |
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Post by alvindark on Jun 12, 2017 15:30:20 GMT -8
LSU has been red-hot. Would much rather face MSU, but it's looking like LSU is going to sweep (up 9-4 in the 5th right now). I'd rather face anybody else on the other side of the bracket than LSU. I'm thinking the finals could be anti-climactic if we get past them... GO BEAVS! I don't want to face LSU, either. That said, LSU has has a nice breeze through their portion of the bracket. Hosting some directional Louisiana schools in their regional and getting an MSU team that they already swept in conference play. I kind of expect them to turn out to be a paper tiger (!) in Omaha, just like Florida State turns out to be EVERY season. Those SE teams don't ever get TRULY tested during the regular season. They play their familiar conference schedule, then get everyone and anyone they want at home the rest of the season. Interesting observation. Incorrect but interesting. |
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Post by alvindark on Jun 12, 2017 15:33:40 GMT -8
Interesting comments about SE teams not getting tested in the regular season, or LSU playing at home all the time. Incorrect but interesting.
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Post by lsuson on Jun 12, 2017 15:47:41 GMT -8
Apologize, Oregon State. I think you are splitting hairs when stating CSF is more fundamentally sound. According to NCAA.cpm they are ranked 8 while LSU is 10. Oregon State is ranked 35th. Now team era balances it out with Oregon State ranked 1 while LSU and CSF are 21 and 23 respectively. Let's look at runs scored. LSU is ranked 11 while OSU and CSF are ranked 87 and 112. It will be interesting to see how LSU's bats do against OSU's pitching. In just about every offensive category LSU ranks better than all 3 teams in their bracket. In the end throw all the statistics out and let's play ball! I just want to see great baseball!
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Post by mauibeav on Jun 12, 2017 15:48:42 GMT -8
Looks like we open on Saturday June 17th @ 12:00pm PST on ESPN vs. Cal St. Fullerton. LSU & Florida State after us at 5:00 pm PST on ESPN.
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Post by kersting13 on Jun 12, 2017 15:53:05 GMT -8
Interesting comments about SE teams not getting tested in the regular season, or LSU playing at home all the time. Incorrect but interesting. Except for 3 games in Houston, you played every non-conference game in the state of Louisiana. That would be the definition of correct. Though, not very interesting. It's SOP. |
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Post by beaverbeliever on Jun 12, 2017 15:53:06 GMT -8
Apologize, Oregon State. I think you are splitting hairs when stating CSF is more fundamentally sound. According to NCAA.cpm they are ranked 8 while LSU is 10. Oregon State is ranked 35th. Now team era balances it out with Oregon State ranked 1 while LSU and CSF are 21 and 23 respectively. Let's look at runs scored. LSU is ranked 11 while OSU and CSF are ranked 87 and 112. It will be interesting to see how LSU's bats do against OSU's pitching. In just about every offensive category LSU ranks better than all 3 teams in their bracket. In the end throw all the statistics out and let's play ball! I just want to see great baseball! Needless to say, the pitching is better out West. We just saw two highly thought of SEC pitchers and scored 17 runs in two games. That said, I'm sure it can be argued that there are better hitters in the South. |
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Post by kersting13 on Jun 12, 2017 15:55:55 GMT -8
Apologize, Oregon State. I think you are splitting hairs when stating CSF is more fundamentally sound. According to NCAA.cpm they are ranked 8 while LSU is 10. Oregon State is ranked 35th. Now team era balances it out with Oregon State ranked 1 while LSU and CSF are 21 and 23 respectively. Let's look at runs scored. LSU is ranked 11 while OSU and CSF are ranked 87 and 112. It will be interesting to see how LSU's bats do against OSU's pitching. In just about every offensive category LSU ranks better than all 3 teams in their bracket. In the end throw all the statistics out and let's play ball! I just want to see great baseball! Comparing stats directly like that between conferences is like comparing California League stats to Florida State League stats. It's a different ball game altogether. |
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Post by wilkyisdashiznit on Jun 12, 2017 15:56:01 GMT -8
Looks like we open on Saturday June 17th @ 12:00pm PST on ESPN vs. Cal St. Fullerton. LSU & Florida State after us at 5:00 pm PST on ESPN. This is great news! First game. More rest for the pitchers as the World Series progresses. |
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Post by wilkyisdashiznit on Jun 12, 2017 15:58:35 GMT -8
Come on man. Lets break it down. LSU is on a 16 game winning streak and they've annihilated the competition. During the current winning streak LSU has scored 136 runs and their opponents have scored 45 runs. That is dominance. LSU lost 2 out of the three earlier in the year to Kentucky and Florida at their fields. They also weren't playing well. Maineiri changed the lineup, adjusted the pitching rotation and things started to click. Then LSU destroyed Kentucky and their ace by 10 run ruling them. In the championship game, LSU doesn't control who they play. They beat Arkansas who just happened to beat Florida in the semifinal 16-0 lol, but Arkansas sucks right?? LSU swept Auburn. Try again. You say we didn't play Missouri yet you say we beat them in the SEC tournament which we won 10-3. Quit trolling lol. The Shriners classic was played at the beginning of the year. Only LSU and TCU made it all the way to the CWS. You still think Baylor and Texas Tech are better than how LSU is playing at the moment??? Hell no. I'm not saying LSU isn't beatable, but it will take a really good team to do it which is why there are 7 other worthy teams in the CWS. If CS Fullerton scares you more than LSU you need your head examined. I believe whoever comes out of this bracket will win it all. lsuson, how did Maineiri change the lineup and adjust the pitching rotation mid-season? |
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Post by lsuson on Jun 12, 2017 16:42:11 GMT -8
Good question. Lange and Poche have been our Friday/Saturday starters all season. We had trouble finding a Sunday starter. Then Eric Walker stepped up. He's a true freshman, but doesn't play like it. He's 8-1 on the season with an era of 3.46 and 86 SO. He has 3 pitches and probably has the best control of the three starting pitchers. I think he's are #2 starting pitcher now. In the SEC championship he was really tough and usually goes deep into games preserving the bullpen. Hess, Gilbert, and Peterson are dependable relievers. Hess and Gilbert have really been pitching well and both could start.
Batting order has been all over the place. Deichmann is Deichmann. Really crushes the ball, but for some reason Maineri wouldnt put one of the top bats in the 5 spot. Watson who's a freshman center fielder who's true position is SS has been hitting really well. I guess CPM got tired of watching teams intentionally walk Deichmann and moved Watson. It's played dividends. Also I believe Robertson wasn't our leadoff hitter to start the season, but his OBP really puts pressure on teams. Our original lineup looked like this.
2B: Cole Freeman
CF: Antoine Duplantis
SS: Kramer Robertson
RF: Greg Deichmann
LF: Beau Jordan
DH: Bryce Adams
1B: Jake Slaughter
C: Michael Papierski
3B: Josh Smith
P: Alex Lange
Papierski's hot bat at the back of the lineup has allowed CPM the ability move Watson up. Josh Smith has also moved up in the lineup and he's been hitting well. Jordan was moved further back in the lineup. He has power, but is the one weak link in the batting order. I swear he has naked pics of CPM. Only reason he plays every game. Freeman, Duplantis, and Robertson are really fast on the bases. Those three put a ton of pressure on teams.
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Post by alvindark on Jun 12, 2017 17:44:04 GMT -8
Interesting comments about SE teams not getting tested in the regular season, or LSU playing at home all the time. Incorrect but interesting. Except for 3 games in Houston, you played every non-conference game in the state of Louisiana. That would be the definition of correct. Though, not very interesting. It's SOP. SE teams are tested quite a bit simply by playing the conference schedule. Traveling to non conference games is pretty much a non issue when you travel to weekend conference series. |
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Post by alvindark on Jun 12, 2017 17:54:26 GMT -8
SE teams are tested quite a bit simply by playing the conference schedule. Traveling to non conference games is pretty much a non issue when you travel to weekend conference series. The SEC are tested by one another.
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Post by EOBeav on Jun 12, 2017 18:17:22 GMT -8
SE teams are tested quite a bit simply by playing the conference schedule. Traveling to non conference games is pretty much a non issue when you travel to weekend conference series. The SEC are tested by one another. Aaaand here come the SEC homers. You guys are like this in football, why not baseball, too? |
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