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In the new realm of unlimited transfers and NIL it is crap shoot at best. You are correct that being able to fit the pieces is like putting together the pieces of a chess board. Gotta be able to get the correct pieces.

NC earned the win against LSU. LSU had a nice run there but NC was just a bit better. Had we not imploded in the ninth inning the loss would be easier to accept. Of course the end of the eighth inning fed into the ninth inning. Overall the SEC had 17% of the bids and 31% of the SR teams. Which is solid. Every year there are going to be a few teams that surprise by winning a regional or knocking out a one seed. This year, Arkansas swallowed that bitter pill. I can remember some gut wrenching losses at Dudy Noble by State when we were the number 1 seed. 1984, 1989, 1992 come to mind. All three of those teams could have won the CWS. The 2016 SR was another. As 83 noted in a Regional or SR, so much can happen in a short series. And the fact is, everyone is 0-0. Effectively speaking, the regular season now means zip. Yes, it helps you earn a host spot or a higher seed. But all that ends when the first pitch is thrown. I see and hear criticism of the HC and hitting coach. And our expectations are high as they should be. However my frustration with the weekend was with our fielding defense and then base running mistakes. We were so good in the field all year long but it was the primary reason we lost the two games to Virginia. Hitting is always going to be tough in Regionals. But fielding defense can keep you in a game until you are able to get some timely hits. Saturday night an error costs us the game. Sunday an early error gave them the lead. Then throw in some critical base running mistakes. And at that level mistakes will cost you a game.

But how do you fire someone who just won 40 games and was in a Regional Final?

How cool is Evansville going to a SR? That is what makes CBB so fun. I remember when we played them in March and though we swept you could tell they were a good team. And yes it would be so appropriate for them to beat Tennessee and shut their cocky arrogant mouths up. I know it is doubtful but that would be the ultimate comeuppance to the Vols.

In final summation, we were about the 25th best team in the country. A good year but not nearly elite.

It is one thing when the other team wins a game. But when you give a game away it just completely sucks. That was tonight.

Jordan had the base stolen. Just unfortunate that he overslide the base.

Our defense has been good all year but it has let us down this weekend. Plus just did not hit with runners in scoring position. And then have a runner picked off and Jordan over slides second base. Too many mistakes.

One down Just need to win tonight. We are going to have to hit but we may just have enough pitching to still win this thing. Glad to see Jordan/Hines heating back up. Let’s Go Dawgs!!!

Go Hoosiers!! Tennessee is the only SEC baseball team that I want to lose. Some really big match ups today. LSU-NC ought to be a good one. Though I am afraid LSU is due for a bad game. Just have that gut feeling (hopefully I am wrong). USM needs to get off the mat. Florida with a solid win. Georgia, UK & Arkansas all gave up a lot of runs even though they won. A bit concerning to say the least. Especially in the first game of a Regional. State’s formula has been good pitching, defense and some occasional timely hitting. Just need to do the same tonight and see how it turns out. How about VCU-Evansville in the winners bracket game. How many people predicted that? LOL Other than threatening weather today, it is setting up for a great day of baseball.

Grand Canyon with the victory over AZ. Not a total surprise. When you win your Conference Tournament often times, the first Regional game is tough because you are flat. Lot of good games today along with a handful of blowouts. Tomorrow is going to be interesting. USM with a surprising loss Very much behind the eight ball now. State with the pivotal game with UVA. Looks to be a great match up. Hope we can find a way to win it.

Well we thought Evansville was a quality team back in March. They just proved it again this afternoon against East Carolina. As I noted, every team in a regional is capable and there are no easy regionals. Need to bring our A game every time out this weekend.

Happy is not a term that should be applied to Memorial Day. A Day of Remembrance is more appropriate. I hope you had a Blessed Memorial Day. My Dad and four uncles were all WWII veterans. One of my uncles was severely injured in a mortar attack in France and was in various hospitals for about 6 months.

I just think USM is in a good spot. Tennessee is so cocky and arrogant but USM has the kind of team that can beat them. Of course they gotta take care of Indiana first.

Much better than Thanksgiving Night. After the NFL muscled in on Thursday night, the appeal of that slot fell like a navy ship anchor. Friday afternoon is a good time slot. Only I have nightmares of the 2008 game that was played on Friday. Hopefully we don’t have a repeat of that this year. Overall it is a win for both squads and Mississippi in general.

After last year, not a bad draw for USM. They have played Tennessee and for about 14 innings were on their way to winning the SR last year. They will not be intimidated. Hopefully they can win the Regional. Tennessee is the only SEC team I can’t stand. I hope they are sitting home after Sunday or Monday.

Virginia is not a bad draw. There is no such thing as an easy Regional. Every team is good. Even the 4 seeds are good. They would not be there other wise. Need to bring our “A” game Friday first. Pitch well, play error free defense and get some timely hitting. St. John’s is good. Beat Florida back in February so they are capable. Lets Go Dawgs!!!

I am okay with us going to Tucson. We need to pay AZ back for 2016. This would be an opportune time to do so.

I think we are a two seed and if we get sent to Indiana State, I am perfectly good with that. Playing on the road may actually be better for this particular team. Less pressure. Let’s just go out and play ball. And for Hines & Jordan being away from home may be the best for those two guys. Forget about the last week and just relax and play baseball. In any case, while I am in Destin next weekend and the following week, I will be able to keep up with the Diamond Dawgs!

Plus their gray and orange uniforms are easily the ugliest baseball uniforms in the country. I mean they are ugggggghhhh.

Well I think we will be a Two seed. Just a bit short the last two nights. And yes Tennessee is easy to dislike. They are about the only SEC team that I will pull against all the time. In a Regional, SR or in Omaha.

Well as I mentioned earlier, if they look at those early losses as classroom work and not test scores, we should be in good shape. A win tonight I think we solidify a host spot.

Great way win for the Dawgs!!! Outstanding pitching and defense. And most importantly TIMELY HITTING. Great job by Hujsak coming up with the big hit with two outs in the ninth!!!

Holy cow!! Great pitching by both squads. Just a really great game that somebody had to win and/or lose. Huge win for State and yes we need to win tomorrow night. Will be there interesting to see A&M’s motivation. They are lock for a National seed so this Tournament does not really help them any. But when you play a game , you still want to win. We will see what happens.

The length of games has been generally reduced this season. So maybe there will not be any extra inning games and things will be on time. We will see.