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re: Why LSU doesn't travel that much OOC...
Posted on 5/22/14 at 4:49 pm to ell_13
Posted on 5/22/14 at 4:49 pm to ell_13
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Our home record is good because of the shitty OOC. Not the other way around.
I know but LSU at home in the SEC since 2007
Overall SEC Record under CPM
136-100-3
SEC Home Record Under CPM
78-39-3
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Posted on 5/22/14 at 4:52 pm to chalmetteowl
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i don't think many make sense for LSU... either play at Zephyr which is Alex Box NOLA, or play Florida State in Mobile, the most neutral site on the coast? The Longhorns in Dallas or Houston? Most other nearby states only have SEC teams, and most teams are either SEC or not worth playing
Financially, everyone knows where I stand on this.
But imagine use squeezing in a Florida State or Texas in a neutral site each season. I would go every time. Or convince Texas to do a home-home series with us since we both make more money in college baseball than 67% of the rest of the country.
Posted on 5/22/14 at 4:58 pm to tadelatt
We used to travel up to play Centenary at the minor league field in Shreveport before they dropped to D3. They could find another school in driving distance to Shreveport and play a neutral site game there for the LSU fans in North LA.
DBU, ULM, an Arky school, SFA, one of those.
DBU, ULM, an Arky school, SFA, one of those.
Posted on 5/22/14 at 5:11 pm to ProjectP2294
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DBU, ULM, an Arky school, SFA, one of those.
I actually like that idea. Not too costly, mid week game.
TCU, Texas Tech, Texas, SMU, Arkansas-Little Rock
Florida State in Pensacola could be a GREAT early season midweek game
Posted on 5/22/14 at 5:17 pm to tadelatt
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I actually like that idea. Not too costly, mid week game
FWIW, I've only advocated for traveling more mid-week. And maybe one weekend every other year.
SMU doesn't have a baseball program. Neither does Tulsa, or North Texas (though you didn't name them they would fit geographically).
Posted on 5/22/14 at 5:19 pm to ProjectP2294
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SMU doesn't have a baseball program. Neither does Tulsa, or North Texas (though you didn't name them they would fit geographically).
Southern Methodist?
Oh shite, I meant Dallas Baptist
Posted on 5/22/14 at 5:39 pm to tadelatt
Possible Mid-Week Matchups moving forward?
Considering LSU won't go further than possibly 4 hours from Campus mid-week, here are some schools we could play.
Teams we should never play again - UNO, Alcorn State, Southern-Baton Rouge
Beaumont - Lamar
Lafayette - ULL (I hate the Cajuns, I really do, but I will give them credit for learning to recruit hitters and be able to win games, this should be a yearly thing like when Tulane was relevant)
Pensacola - Florida State or Georgia Tech
Mobile - South Alabama, Alabama (A non-conference thing like Auburn and Alabama)
Hattiesburg - Southern Miss
Possible Weekend Series Worth Giving up the Money for?
Coral Gables - Miami
Tallahasse - Florida State
Charlottesville - Virginia
Austin - Texas
I would take a weekend trip to any of these four. Imagine the media attention, ESPN would televise, I guarantee it.
Considering LSU won't go further than possibly 4 hours from Campus mid-week, here are some schools we could play.
Teams we should never play again - UNO, Alcorn State, Southern-Baton Rouge
Beaumont - Lamar
Lafayette - ULL (I hate the Cajuns, I really do, but I will give them credit for learning to recruit hitters and be able to win games, this should be a yearly thing like when Tulane was relevant)
Pensacola - Florida State or Georgia Tech
Mobile - South Alabama, Alabama (A non-conference thing like Auburn and Alabama)
Hattiesburg - Southern Miss
Possible Weekend Series Worth Giving up the Money for?
Coral Gables - Miami
Tallahasse - Florida State
Charlottesville - Virginia
Austin - Texas
I would take a weekend trip to any of these four. Imagine the media attention, ESPN would televise, I guarantee it.
Posted on 5/22/14 at 5:58 pm to tadelatt
Yeah it's a pretty bad argument.... "We make too much money therefore we can't afford it!"
Think about what you're saying.
LSU baseball does not operate in the red. We turn a profit, just as you pointed out. There Is NO REASON we should not beef up the OOC schedule, whether at home or by a couple more road games.
If we were operating at a loss, you're argument would make sense as we'd have to cut something else in the budget to make it happen ... LSU doesn't have to cut shite to make it happen.
You are making excuses for them, and a very illogical excuse.
No matter how you spin it, the fact remains that LSU's OOC schedule hurt us this year. It's alleva and PM's job to fix it. They will.
Think about what you're saying.
LSU baseball does not operate in the red. We turn a profit, just as you pointed out. There Is NO REASON we should not beef up the OOC schedule, whether at home or by a couple more road games.
If we were operating at a loss, you're argument would make sense as we'd have to cut something else in the budget to make it happen ... LSU doesn't have to cut shite to make it happen.
You are making excuses for them, and a very illogical excuse.
No matter how you spin it, the fact remains that LSU's OOC schedule hurt us this year. It's alleva and PM's job to fix it. They will.
This post was edited on 5/22/14 at 6:01 pm
Posted on 5/22/14 at 6:01 pm to JPLSU1981
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"We make too much money therefore we can't afford it!"
You missed my point man.
Posted on 5/22/14 at 6:05 pm to JPLSU1981
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If we were operating at a loss, you're argument would make sense as we'd have to cut something else in the budget to make it happen ... LSU doesn't have to cut shite to make it happen.
Metaphor time...
(EDIT: I need to stop drinking, I literally think this is a good point)
This post was edited on 6/3/14 at 8:33 am
Posted on 5/22/14 at 6:21 pm to tadelatt
I see your point: $$$ talks
That said, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that lsu's OOC sucks. It's time to schedule at least one Top25 OOC series, whether it be at home or on the road. If you can't stomach losing the measly 150k dip into PROFiTS for a couple home games lost, then at the very least bring in someone OOC with a pulse to the box once or twice per year.
That said, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that lsu's OOC sucks. It's time to schedule at least one Top25 OOC series, whether it be at home or on the road. If you can't stomach losing the measly 150k dip into PROFiTS for a couple home games lost, then at the very least bring in someone OOC with a pulse to the box once or twice per year.
Posted on 5/22/14 at 6:24 pm to wesman21
quote:well they continue to give the benefit to the acc teams in baseball too, yet they never win.
We are one of the few programs in baseball that should get the benefit of the doubt ala a Duke, UNC or Kentucky in basketball. Am I right?
Posted on 5/22/14 at 6:51 pm to JPLSU1981
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It's time to schedule at least one Top25 OOC series, whether it be at home or on the road. If you can't stomach losing the measly 150k dip into PROFiTS for a couple home games lost, then at the very least bring in someone OOC with a pulse to the box once or twice per year.
True, but we haven't been the most appealing to quality teams wanting to play here OOC.
Cal St Fullerton came here a couple years ago and we broke national attendance records.
If we can convince FSU, UVA, or Oregon State to come down here for a weekend, amen brother!
Posted on 5/22/14 at 6:51 pm to dgnx6
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well they continue to give the benefit to the acc teams in baseball too, yet they never win.
What?
Posted on 5/22/14 at 6:56 pm to tadelatt
Posted on 5/22/14 at 7:00 pm to tadelatt
quote:Because it's baseball and not that many people really care unless it's Omaha.
Why LSU doesn't travel that much OOC...
Posted on 5/22/14 at 7:31 pm to La Place Mike
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Because it's baseball and not that many people really care unless it's Omaha.
Well, then there is this
Posted on 5/22/14 at 8:36 pm to tadelatt
Let's say we finish with a RPI of 10. We barely miss hosting a super regional. What is the profit lost due to us not hosting versus us playing a meaningless 3 game series vs an ivy league doormat. No super usually means no Omaha. No Omaha for a few straight years and Paul will be shown the door. We only need one 3 game series on the road against a quality opponent to help with the RPI.
Posted on 5/22/14 at 8:54 pm to JPLSU1981
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LSU baseball does not operate in the red. We turn a profit, just as you pointed out. There Is NO REASON we should not beef up the OOC schedule, whether at home or by a couple more road games.
Then tell your AD to not insist on playing 36-37 home games every year.
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