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Not worried about the team, but why was Johnson so intent to start Cooper.....

Posted on 2/25/23 at 7:30 pm
Posted by Ignignot
Member since Mar 2009
18823 posts
Posted on 2/25/23 at 7:30 pm
It's always been clear he's not a starter...pen guy at best.....Johnson knows this....so why'd he start him
This post was edited on 2/25/23 at 7:41 pm
Posted by LSUJML
BR
Member since May 2008
46340 posts
Posted on 2/25/23 at 7:32 pm to
I think he’s giving him a shot, not sure if it was an agreement for him to come here or not but I don’t think he will keep him as a starter by the time SEC play comes around
This post was edited on 2/25/23 at 7:33 pm
Posted by LSUAlumnus2001
On the Bayou
Member since May 2016
658 posts
Posted on 2/25/23 at 7:33 pm to
Johnson obviously doesn’t know this, he pitched too much last year too. His pet he brought with him. Was hoping new pitching coach would convince him otherwise but he’s dead set on Cooper being a good pitcher.
Posted by Double Down
Mayor of St. George
Member since Dec 2007
6557 posts
Posted on 2/25/23 at 7:33 pm to
First down vote for being the guy that thinks he knows more than the guy being paid to manage the team.
Posted by Madking
Member since Apr 2016
48018 posts
Posted on 2/25/23 at 7:38 pm to
You cannot, I repeat cannot ever be curious or ask a question about anything an LSU baseball coach does… ever. So shut up.
Posted by Lester Earl
Member since Nov 2003
278756 posts
Posted on 2/25/23 at 7:40 pm to
Jay promised Cooper he’d give him a shot. Said it in an interview last week
Posted by HighRoller
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2011
4247 posts
Posted on 2/25/23 at 7:49 pm to
I really like cooper but starting him against 8 RH batters was dumb no matter the opponent.
Posted by deuceiswild
South La
Member since Nov 2007
4171 posts
Posted on 2/25/23 at 8:34 pm to
Because in order to win a national title, you have to be able to win an 8 team tournament in a ballpark where pitching matters more than hitting.

That pitching needs to be developed. And now is the time to do it.
Posted by nicholastiger
Member since Jan 2004
43104 posts
Posted on 2/25/23 at 9:10 pm to
Not announcing starters is not fooling opponent

This team could have three years of crews and still not make Omaha
Posted by SammyTiger
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Feb 2009
66855 posts
Posted on 2/25/23 at 10:07 pm to
Last weekend he looked like our second best starter.

He’s one of the only lefties older that a true freshmen.

Shores and Hurd had issues throwing strikes.

Taylor got hurt.

He’s a relatively dependable guy who probably isn’t a Saturday starter but has looked good all fall and spring.
Posted by NorthEndZone
Member since Dec 2008
11474 posts
Posted on 2/25/23 at 11:03 pm to
I like Cooper but one thing that could be a factor is that he looks better in intrasquad scrimmages because he is the exact kind of pitcher this team struggles against.
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