re: Just got home - a few thoughts...

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- Skip was a master. It really shows. I remember all those years he'd do some freaky stuff early to mid-season that cost us games, but come Omaha time those things allowed us to capitalize on championship winning moments. May not be another like him for a long time.

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You hit the nail on the head with this. Skip was a goddam genius and master of the game. He recruited pitchers who functioned as middle relievers during the season but who all had the ability to start when called upon when Omaha came around. His teams were built for Omaha top to bottom and he played to win in Omaha. That's why many of his teams didn't win SEC titles - he didn't care about that. He only played for the big prize. CPM can't hold Skip's jock.