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I told myself not to open this site after today’s game.

Posted on 4/28/24 at 10:35 pm
Posted by hessmersaint
Member since Mar 2009
507 posts
Posted on 4/28/24 at 10:35 pm
Yet here I am:

I get that everyone is frustrated about the season, including myself, but there is a certain joy that some of you get when this team fails that is just strange.

There are some very knowledgeable people on here when it comes to baseball, but the majority on here simply can’t have ever played the game at any level.

I enjoy college baseball probably more than any other sport. It’s probably not going to end well for LSU this season, but I’ve seen crazier things happen.

My advice to anyone who will take it is to enjoy the ride. In a bad season look for the small victories, such as young players developing for the future. Stop being so negative b/c you never know when the last season will be for you to enjoy.

I’m thankful that I’ve been around for all 7 championships, and hopefully a few more.
This post was edited on 4/28/24 at 10:37 pm
Posted by jgriffith
Paradise Valley, Arizona
Member since Sep 2005
5342 posts
Posted on 4/28/24 at 10:39 pm to
I’m with you.
Posted by Pistol 23
Member since Feb 2007
456 posts
Posted on 4/28/24 at 10:47 pm to
That may the case for some fans here. I think there is a faction of fans like myself that felt like this mountain was too difficult to climb, but was hopeful they would flip the switch and get hot. It just hasn't happened. Even though they have played better the last two weekends, this offense has never really had what I would call a really good weekend. To score 13 runs this weekend against the worst pitching staff in the conference is disappointing.
Posted by FredbullTN
Brentwood, TN
Member since Sep 2023
1143 posts
Posted on 4/28/24 at 10:58 pm to
I think people forget how hard it is to sweep in the SEC. Last year with a generational roster we only had 2 series sweeps. Now we are expecting them to do more with less.

If we had won the games we should have won against Florida and Vandy people wouldn’t be melting as hard about todays game. Just how it goes sometimes.

Jay will get it turned around. He is a winner and we are lucky to have him. He knows the expectations and is more disappointed than any of us. We just gotta enjoy the games we have left and hope for the best. In the meantime hopefully we keep getting visions of the future like we are with Larson and Milam.
Posted by beauchristopher
new orleans
Member since Jan 2008
66047 posts
Posted on 4/29/24 at 2:54 am to
quote:

If we had won the games we should have won against Florida and Vandy people wouldn’t be melting as hard about todays game. Just how it goes sometimes.


I think if we just won the Florida game we blew everything is different. Even with all the other series losses.

I regret that loss more than any.

Fans should realize Florida who was in the championship game with us and preseason top 3 has a 22-21 overall record. I know they have 9 SEC wins, but that's a terrible season as well. If we just win that game we both have 8 SEC wins right now and LSU would be 29-16 to Florida's 22-22 overall record.

I realize this won't make LSU fans happy, but it's just to put some perspective. Are Florida fans calling for Sullivan to be fired? They got some dudes on their team too.
Posted by la_birdman
Lake Charles
Member since Feb 2005
31015 posts
Posted on 4/29/24 at 3:09 am to
quote:

I think if we just won the Florida game we blew everything is different. Even with all the other series losses.

I regret that loss more than any.

Fans should realize Florida who was in the championship game with us and preseason top 3 has a 22-21 overall record. I know they have 9 SEC wins, but that's a terrible season as well. If we just win that game we both have 8 SEC wins right now and LSU would be 29-16 to Florida's 22-22 overall record.

I realize this won't make LSU fans happy, but it's just to put some perspective. Are Florida fans calling for Sullivan to be fired? They got some dudes on their team too.




Well said.


Posted by Carolhdg
St George, LA
Member since Nov 2022
94 posts
Posted on 4/29/24 at 6:26 am to
I agree. I've been watching LSU baseball since the sixties; there have always been good years and bad years. It's time to enjoy the wins, learn from the losses, and support those who stay and work to get better.
Posted by notbilly
alter
Member since Sep 2015
4572 posts
Posted on 4/29/24 at 6:36 am to
quote:

there is a certain joy that some of you get when this team fails that is just strange.


This is so true. It’s mostly posters that weren’t posting at the beginning of the season either. They only come out when the team struggles.

quote:

the majority on here simply can’t have ever played the game at any level.

There was someone in the game thread yesterday arguing that we should be more aggressive at the plate and work the count.
Posted by MBclass83
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2010
9365 posts
Posted on 4/29/24 at 7:01 am to
You won some, you lose some. I love baseball.
Posted by RogerTheShrubber
Juneau, AK
Member since Jan 2009
260947 posts
Posted on 4/29/24 at 7:24 am to
quote:

but the majority on here simply can’t have ever played the game at any level.


Indeed.

And its obvious
Posted by The Ramp
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Jul 2004
12209 posts
Posted on 4/29/24 at 7:45 am to
quote:

here is a certain joy that some of you get when this team fails that is just strange.


they love it....very strange and it's more than some. I'd say it's the majority
Posted by CaroTiger
South Carolina
Member since May 2011
1199 posts
Posted on 4/29/24 at 8:24 am to
I get no joy in watching this team lose. I look forward to baseball season all year. This year has been the biggest disappointment I can ever remember.
Posted by MandeTiger
Covington, LA
Member since Jan 2005
651 posts
Posted on 4/29/24 at 8:30 am to
Many of us drank the Kool Aid we were served before the season about how great the pitching would be. This was really emphasized by JJ. This has to be the biggest dissappointment to me.
Posted by LSUcajun77
New Orleans
Member since Nov 2008
21281 posts
Posted on 4/29/24 at 8:38 am to
Spoiled fans, Trolls, and assholes. That’s what you deal with on this site when things are down.
Frustration is part of being a fan, but this site can be insufferable at times, yet I keep coming back. That’s a me problem.

7 championships in my life time, I can handle a down season.

Will be rooting for the boys vs A&M, leggo!

Posted by DesertCajun
New Mexico
Member since Mar 2007
637 posts
Posted on 4/29/24 at 8:46 am to
I cannot give you enough upvotes
Posted by High Life
Member since Dec 2014
1356 posts
Posted on 4/29/24 at 8:52 am to
quote:

just to put some perspective


We are on track for 35 wins. That would tie for the worst season in the past 40 years. We are allowed to be a little upset about this season. It means we care. We are also allowed to be a little concerned about the product on the field. Especially considering all the expectations they had coming into the season.
Posted by Superfluous Tiger
Houston
Member since Nov 2021
658 posts
Posted on 4/29/24 at 8:55 am to
quote:

there is a certain joy that some of you get when this team fails that is just strange.


This is a fallacy. One that some posters are quick to apply to anyone who expresses dissatisfaction. No doubt you can find some troll actually acting this way but it’s not a significant number. Show some examples.
Posted by hessmersaint
Member since Mar 2009
507 posts
Posted on 4/29/24 at 9:00 am to
I don’t think my expectations were as high as most people. I was expecting some regression, but more like being eliminated in a super regional. Not making a regional would suck, but only bc I wouldn’t get to watch them play for a couple more weeks.

The championships are awesome, but the ups and downs of a baseball season are great entertainment.

Posted by duckblind56
South of Ellick
Member since Sep 2023
1183 posts
Posted on 4/29/24 at 9:02 am to
quote:

but there is a certain joy that some of you get when this team fails


Yep and why is beyond me.
Posted by Ponchy Tiger
Ponchatoula
Member since Aug 2004
45162 posts
Posted on 4/29/24 at 9:13 am to
Not opening any of these other threads talking negative. These ppl need to get a life and realize that as much as we all love LSU sports it is not life and death. We have been very fortunate to have seen all the championships in all sports such a short period of time. Other schools would kill to just one in any sport. Yeah we get frustrated but a bad year isn’t the end of the world
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