re: Softball Game 3: Texas A&M 5, LSU 2 | Final | Tigers win series 2-1

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I don't know how in the phuck he missed that call. It was just beneath her belt and over the plate.

And either the bad calls got to Corbello or she just wasn't feeling too well, but her poise was almost nonexistent.

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She struck the next batter out.

"I am ready for Hoover and Walljasper to take control of the pitching staff and only bring in Sellman and Corbello when the game is out of hand to save time on their arms"

That's basically where it's at. They start the big games. You have the series won, you throw a game to the 3/4 pitcher.

"I just know that a little more seriousness and concentration might help just a tad."

Exactly. The bench players need to learn to focus instead of trying to be fools on ESPN. That horse head and Marvel mask aren't getting you on the field anytime soon.

"If this team doesn't compete for a championship, defense will be why. Some of the errors they make are just routine plays."

Key statement. This is killing them. The 3 infield gloves next year coming in will put pressure on some players imo.

"I can recall Arizona riding one blonde pitcher, and only her, all the way to a national title a few years ago."

Hitting is so much better now than it was then. Don't see it happening to often in the future.

"Corbello is a hit or miss. She is great when she doesn't give out those free passes. Selman just isn't there quite yet, her control looks much better this season but I see next season as the year she really gets it together. Next year we have another tremendous pitcher coming in Sydney Smith"

Pretty sure you're the same guy that was saying she would be the ace of the staff. I have heard that Smith is pretty much better than Corbello and Selman right now. If not, she isn't far from it. She walks into the 3rd pitching spot next year. Which is why I said before, 1 of these 4 pitchers is leaving next year. Question is, who?

I don't expect Selman to pitch much or if any next year. Smith is already far along, I know Torina is extremely excited about her being here next fall. She is probably as good as corbello right now, but you never know kids translate from hs to college on the field. You never know buts its always a good problem to have. I am sure someone will be leaving with all the pitchers on staff. If I am not mistaken we even have another elite pitcher for the following class.

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That's not guaranteed, is it?. I would think that we need to win at least one of our last two SEC series to lock up a top 8 seed.

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They're not dropping 6 spots in the RPI with games against the #11 and #3 RPI teams. Besides Kansas being exposed by conference play there's been almost no movement among the top 10 since the first RPI came out a month ago.

In a matter of 24 hours you went from "next year will be her year" to "I don't think she will pitch much if any next year". Which one is it? Personally, I would say that Selman has more talent, i.e. a higher ceiling. I do believe one is leaving next year. Which one, I don't know. I think either could move down I-10W closer to home and start for one of the D1 programs that way. The thing about it is, Corbello came to LSU with a fan base. She is the only Louisiana pitcher on the team, one of 2 Louisiana starters. If she leaves, and the impression is she was pushed out, it won't sit well with some fans.