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I am really liking LSU's chances...

Posted on 6/14/09 at 10:03 pm
Posted by Ponchy Tiger
Ponchatoula
Member since Aug 2004
46361 posts
Posted on 6/14/09 at 10:03 pm
after seeing every team, the title is LSU's for the taking it would appear. the best teams appears to be LSU followed by ASU, Arkansas, & Virginia.
Posted by rpg37
Ocean Springs, MS
Member since Sep 2008
50475 posts
Posted on 6/14/09 at 10:09 pm to
LSU definitely looked to be the most poised team in round one. With Coleman against Arky, I believe LSU goes to the title series with a win tomorrow.

The opponent is kind of irrelevant IMO unless it is USM. LSU has the best 1-2 punch IMO and a very good bullpen, yet underrated. If LSU stays relaxed at the plate, no one can beat us.

Posted by rcocke2
New Orleans
Member since Apr 2009
1690 posts
Posted on 6/14/09 at 10:14 pm to
LSU will have to keep the bats going. I like Coleman and think he is one of the tops in NCAA but he will give up a couple of runs even in a pretty good outing. We just have to keep the bats humming along and I like our chances.
Posted by tiger chaser
Birmingham Ala
Member since Feb 2008
7656 posts
Posted on 6/14/09 at 10:14 pm to
After watching all eight teams play, I think the only team in LSU's caliber is Arizona State...unless LSU falls apart, this is who I think we play for the championship..
Posted by Meauxjeaux
98836 posts including my alters
Member since Jun 2005
41822 posts
Posted on 6/14/09 at 10:27 pm to
Teams look best in this order:

LSU
ASU
Arkansas
Virginia
UNC
Texas
CSF
USM


And, of course, I picked LSU-ASU back when we had that thread going.

Ya'll need to listen to me more about sports.
Posted by nosaj56
Member since Aug 2007
21997 posts
Posted on 6/14/09 at 10:30 pm to
I immediately discount any post that contains
Posted by JohnLSU
Death Valley, LA
Member since Aug 2007
7916 posts
Posted on 6/14/09 at 10:30 pm to
quote:

I like Coleman and think he is one of the tops in NCAA but he will give up a couple of runs even in a pretty good outing




Coleman is good about giving a Homerun single...


quote:

LSU will have to keep the bats going


Yup!
Posted by EyeOfTheTiger311
Lafayette, LA
Member since Aug 2005
4488 posts
Posted on 6/14/09 at 10:31 pm to
quote:

After watching all eight teams play, I think the only team in LSU's caliber is Arizona State...unless LSU falls apart, this is who I think we play for the championship..



+1
Posted by Ponchy Tiger
Ponchatoula
Member since Aug 2004
46361 posts
Posted on 6/14/09 at 10:31 pm to
I would drop texas below CSF. That game tonight was terrible. Rice is better than Texas, I think you could make a case that Minnesota was too.
Posted by rpg37
Ocean Springs, MS
Member since Sep 2008
50475 posts
Posted on 6/14/09 at 10:34 pm to
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Rice is better than Texas, I think you could make a case that Minnesota was too.


Um, no.
Posted by TejasHorn
High Plains Driftin'
Member since Mar 2007
11513 posts
Posted on 6/14/09 at 10:39 pm to
I would put ASU ahead of LSU at this point, just taking the 3 game champ. series into account.

pitching.
Posted by ffishstik
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2007
4132 posts
Posted on 6/14/09 at 11:05 pm to
quote:

Teams look best in this order:

LSU
ASU
Arkansas
Virginia
UNC
Texas
CSF
USM


Not so fast, Meauxjeaux! Can't base this on just one round of games. LSU didn't look like the best team in the SEC Tourney after the first day, but we knew better. That said, here's my order:

LSU
Arkansas
ASU
CSF
Virginia
UNC
Texas
USM

Texas looked as underwhelming as usual (#1 seed my arse)and the only reason they aren't last is because USM walked in the winning run tonight.

Arkansas swept ASU earlier this year and they beat the crap out of a VERY good CSF team. They're hot at the right time.

As for ASU's pitching in the championship series, I'll take the Pepsi challenge between LSU's staff and any other team's in the CWS this year.

I believe that it will be LSU vs. ASU in the finals, but I would like to see Coleman get some payback on UNC. We'll see!
Posted by Tigercat
Tacoma, WA
Member since Feb 2004
4518 posts
Posted on 6/14/09 at 11:11 pm to
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pitching.


If anything, consistency in hitting is what gives ASU the advantage over LSU. LSU's 1-2 punch at starting p is better than ASU's. But ASU's hitters are less vulnerable to pitchers changing from either side of the mound, mostly because ASU's hitters seem to be able to hit opposite field better than LSU.

If Anythony Ranaudo pitches like he did during the season, while the LSU bats continue to hit lefties like they have the last couple of weeks (and not poorly like they did during the season), LSU would have a decent shot at a 2 game sweep against ASU. Having those two things happen at the same time against ASU might be a big if though.
Posted by UnluckyTiger
Member since Sep 2003
37515 posts
Posted on 6/14/09 at 11:27 pm to
quote:

I would put ASU ahead of LSU at this point, just taking the 3 game champ. series into account.
They are basically the same team, LSU just has a little bit more hitting. ASU's 1 and 2 are just as good as LSU's. I like our chances in a 3 game series with them if we get there.
This post was edited on 6/14/09 at 11:28 pm
Posted by BlackKnight
Dutchtown
Member since Jun 2008
18 posts
Posted on 6/14/09 at 11:39 pm to
Ponchy Tiger you wouldn't happen to be a Ponchy "former Southwood Spartan" Tiger being an ARMY fan.
This post was edited on 6/14/09 at 11:44 pm
Posted by Golfer
Member since Nov 2005
75052 posts
Posted on 6/14/09 at 11:42 pm to
UT is dogshit, they definitely did not deserve to win that game...that's about the 4th game this post season like that for them.
Posted by Srbtiger06
Member since Apr 2006
28465 posts
Posted on 6/14/09 at 11:43 pm to
quote:

I think you could make a case that Minnesota was too.



Posted by LSUtoOmaha
Nashville
Member since Apr 2004
26617 posts
Posted on 6/14/09 at 11:44 pm to
quote:

After watching all eight teams play, I think the only team in LSU's caliber is Arizona State...unless LSU falls apart, this is who I think we play for the championship..


Um, you don't think UVA was on LSU's level? I certainly think they were.
Posted by heartbreakTiger
grinding for my grinders
Member since Jan 2008
138974 posts
Posted on 6/15/09 at 12:09 am to
If we dont win the title id consider this to be a failure on us and not being beat by a better team.
Posted by flatfoot304
Little Rock, AR
Member since Feb 2005
41 posts
Posted on 6/15/09 at 12:19 am to
Team Rankings

1. Arkansas
2. LSU
3. ASU
4. Texas
5. CSF
6. South Miss
7. Virginia
8. UNC

I like the Hogs against ASU in the finals. Hogs are on a mission. Should be a helluva ballgame.
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