David44

For the record, I never said West would blow out Laurel. I did say several times I thought the offense would be fine. And it was, other than 1st game penalties. I also said I was anxious/concerned about the defense. And boy, was that validated last night. They will have to move some guys up, sit some guys down, and possibly pull some from offense. And some Nutcracker drills Tuesday wouldn't hurt either.

Enterprise 27. Stringer 24. Half neither team can stop the other from running the ball. For 1st game, hardly any penalties. Both are disciplined, well coached.

They did. The concerns I have for WJ going into this year are on the defense. Offense should be fine. They didn't open the playbook vs Seminary at all.

Yeah, Scott has never been one to try and hang 50 on a team, when the outcome is already known. If this one starts getting out of hand, you will see the 2nd string QB and running back(s) pretty quickly. I'm anxious to see how the WJ defense looks. I think the offense will be good.

Didn't start a new tropic for this. Just gonna put it here. This is the foam cushion, what's left of it, that was 90 % installed for the new turf field at Northeast Jones. Microburst Severe thunderstorm last night. 1st game is on the road at South Jones. 2nd game vs. West Jones may have to be moved on 9/04, depending on how long this sets them back.

yes, they are one of the favorites this year. Brady has been building Stringer steadily for this to be the year. Enterprise will play hard, but I don't think they realize what they are in for.

Boy Howdy! the light shining on HHS is getting brighter and brighter now from this thread.

They don't have to or need to make an "in house visit". It can all happen over social media now. That's all these kids know now anyway. I'm sure players are talking amongst themselves too, at 7 on 7 or where ever and that's fine. But, for a highly connected booster or coach to directly contact/initiate interest with a potential transfer is just plain wrong to me.

Yes, kids do come and go. Parents get new jobs,..etc.etc... But, when a transfer happens to be a kid that had a standout year at a 1A-4A school, and was actively recruited by those connected to the program, or even by coaches. That's the Beef. That's crossing the line.

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You are right. For some reason I thought they won it that year with Kevin Norwood.

I hope so. Not sure if West will have all the "horses" needed, but I know that Coach Pierson will maximize what he has to work with. In the 20+ plus years he was there before the 2 year break, I witnessed many, many wins that were not because West Jones had the better team. The other team was just out coached, out played, and out schemed. 2008 was a re-building year, West went 3-3 in region, snuck in the playoffs, and somehow managed to win 3 games, before falling to the eventual state champs D'Iberville at South State.

That's right. And the coach that won the 1st one, and built the team that won the 2nd one, is back.

Well, it official now. 5 SEC teams after Alabama and Oklahoma advanced today. May as well refer to it as the "Hoover Invitational". At least 1 SEC team in the championship, since a whole side of the bracket is all SEC. I think Ole Miss has a good chance too, from the other side. Georgia / Texas vs Ole Miss?

USM lived on some tight margins this year. They had 14 wins 6 losses in 1 run games. That's being very fortunate (lucky even...) And it bit them in Game 1 at Hattiesburg. Needed just 3 outs in the 9th against Little Rock, had their closer on the mound, but couldn't do it again. In Colby Allen's defense though, he was starting his 4th inning there. Lot to question though if USM's demise was somewhat self inflicted. You could have been playing Friday night instead of at high noon in South Miss in late May. You could have stuck to your regular rotation instead of swapping Grayden Harris and Camden Clark. Some opponents get a chip on their shoulder when you don't throw your #1 in Game 1. You had trusted guys in the pen to get those last 3 outs if Allen was gassed. They could have still lost Game 2 anyway, but with their opening regional game record lately, I would have used any and all within-the-rule options to win Game 1.

In the Hattiesburg Regional, you could make the argument that Jacksonville State is the real 2 seed. In team ACC stats, Virginia finished 9th Pitching, 14th in Batting and Fielding. I guess that 1st round top 10 pick CF carried them, but in their last 20 games played they went 10-10. USM will have their hands full though with Little Rock. LSU went 10 and 1 last year thru the tournament to win it all. That one was Little Rock. I think OM has a great shot at Nebraska. Them and AS are both no doubt better offenses than Nebraska, and OM has more power arms too. Miss State in a good spot also, getting a really weak 4 seed and probably saving Valincius for game 2. Winning the 1st 2 allows you win the whole thing in 3 games, which can hide a bullpen somewhat. Lose one of the 1st 2, and you will have to play 5 to win it.

Could be. The latest D1 projections Monday had Tennessee in Hattiesburg and Ole Miss going to Kansas. The key word being "projections" which can and will change. Also had Coastal going to Starkville. For USM, I think Tennessee would be better. They have not seen any USM pitching, while OM has twice. If USM is to advance, pitching will have to carry them. (as it has all year basically). I like the fact that they are now seeding teams 17-32, and trying to match those with 1-16 accordingly.

State an USM leaving no doubt tonite. There is a difference between losing game 1 and getting curb stomped. A&M only needs one game but they have a history of collapsing.

The top 3 in the SEC appear to be nearly locks for a double bye at Hoover. Don't see Texas getting swept by Missouri at home. A&M though must win at least 1 vs Miss State. That 4th spot though is up for grabs. The key series are OM vs Bama and Georgia vs Auburn. If OM and Georgia take 2 of 3, it opens it up for State, Florida, and Arkansas. You could have 5 teams with a 17-13 record and then it goes to tie breakers. Head to Head is the 1st one, but how do you use it, when 5 teams are involved. Gonna be interesting for sure.

One routine 2 out grounder that was played a little lazy, turns into a 4 run inning. That is what makes baseball different than every other major sport.

Auburn @ MS should be a good one, probably the best SEC matchup this weekend. Starting early and on it's own is even better. (for us anyway..). I'm higher on MS too. Auburn's toughest road weekend venues have been Texas A&M and Alabama. Starkville will top those. I will take MS to win the series. Not sold on A&Ms pitching either. I think OM has a good chance, but have to play well.

Yeah I think USM needs to sweep these last 6 games also. If they pitch like they did this past weekend, it is certainly possible. 35k in the Saturday doubleheader, which is absurd. ULM was a top 4 offense in SB too. Right now they are a combined 16-8 in Q1 and Q2 games. A lot of those were early in the year, but there won't be 12 other teams in the country that will meet or exceed those Q1/Q2 numbers.

looks to be Owen Kelly for the Rebels. His stats look pretty good. 24K in 23 innings, only given up 2 extra-base hits thus far.

Great week for MS. Man this team is feast or famine. In SEC, 4 series sweeps, 2 series got swept, and 1 series went 1-2. They are never out of game though, down 4 runs in Game 1, 5 runs in Game 2, and won both. USM pretty good week that could have been a great week, but lose the Sunday game 4-3. 3-11 ROB will do that and giving up the 1st and 2nd HRs for South Alabama of the weekend. Wasted a very good start from Sundstrom, 7 innings and 1 ER. USM and MS both moved up in the rankings, so they both are sitting pretty good to host.