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re: Can someone explain LSU Baseball early season non-conference scheduling to me?
Posted on 12/28/25 at 9:49 pm to Gerry Laval
Posted on 12/28/25 at 9:49 pm to Gerry Laval
We played George Washington in 1992
Maine in 1992 and 1995
Indiana state in 1993
Maine in 1992 and 1995
Indiana state in 1993
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Posted on 12/28/25 at 10:06 pm to Tiger Man B Town
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Really? Who. Please enlighten me
Daulton Varsho and Cam Schlittler
Posted on 12/28/25 at 10:16 pm to Gerry Laval
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I also understand you want to get northern teams down here in February and early March. But it seems like in recent years we have been scheduling schools I did not even know were schools/never heard of.
The SEC has been one of the top baseball conferences for a while now, but it is more of a meat grinder than ever before today. There used to be a few conference series where we could expect to sweep just by showing up in the past, but that’s not the case anymore. There’s only one program that truly doesn’t care about the sport now (Mizzou). USC and may be struggling, but their admin and fans definitely want to get back to the top half of the conference. Everyone else has made investments and are making postseason play.
I get the desire to have a few strong non-conference games, but it’s smarter to get to know the entire roster early without tons of pressure so everything is set for the beginning of SEC play. We have all the SoS we can stand playing in this league.
This post was edited on 12/28/25 at 10:24 pm
Posted on 12/28/25 at 10:26 pm to Gerry Laval
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Why not just play the Univ of Wisconsin
Hell of an idea.
Except for the part about them not having a team...
Posted on 12/28/25 at 10:27 pm to AlwysATgr
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Respect your opinion, but it is not upon us to prop-up the other state schools. Regarding the shared metro angle, we don't have to take our cues from other schools? Whether they do or don't, we need to do what benefits us the most. Just my view.
We play the in state schools because they’re cheap. Minimal expense to buy LaTech vs. GaSouthern.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 10:35 pm to LSUMJ
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1992
Maine in 1992 and 1995
Maine reached the College World Series five times during the 1980s, so I don't know if that is the best example you could use.
This post was edited on 12/28/25 at 10:36 pm
Posted on 12/28/25 at 11:20 pm to Gerry Laval
It’s sort of a pre-season but it counts. I’m not questioning though, it works.
Posted on 12/29/25 at 12:56 am to AlwysATgr
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Respect your opinion, but it is not upon us to prop-up the other state schools. Regarding the shared metro angle, we don't have to take our cues from other schools? Whether they do or don't, we need to do what benefits us the most. Just my view.
It's a very narrow view.
Posted on 12/29/25 at 2:18 am to Gerry Laval
If we were really serious about increasing SoS we’d schedule Little Rock
Posted on 12/29/25 at 6:33 am to Gerry Laval
Avoid losing games prior to SEC play. Just like basketball.
Posted on 12/29/25 at 8:46 am to paulb52
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Avoid losing games prior to SEC play. Just like basketball.
It actually has nothing to do with that. It's almost entirely financial.
Road travel (especially beyond the Gulf South) gets costly. In college baseball, no team is paying LSU to travel to their site for a pre-conference series. So LSU is footing the bill for the trip which is air charter, 3 - 4 hotel nights, buses, meals, per-diem, etc.
On top of that, LSU is losing at least 3, likely 4, home games. That's easily $300-500k in ticket & parking revenue, not counting ancillary revenue from concessions, merch sales, etc.
This is all for a sport that is essentially revenue-neutral.
The above isn't even factoring that your opponents are limited because most teams from the northeast and midwest are on the road for February & March when you're trying to schedule these games.
Posted on 12/29/25 at 8:49 am to Gerry Laval
I think Jay has it figured out pretty well at this point.
This post was edited on 12/29/25 at 8:50 am
Posted on 12/29/25 at 9:12 am to KLSU
"Jay has figured it out". He has said he meets regularly with Skip & Skip promoted this way of scheduling way back then; i.e. helping the in-state teams. That's one HOF coach's view & CJJ should end up in the same HOF down the road. Trust their view.
Posted on 12/29/25 at 9:58 am to ProjectP2294
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Daulton Varsho and Cam Schlittler
These are auto-generated prospects names from year ten on NCAA dynasty mode.
Posted on 12/29/25 at 10:07 am to Gerry Laval
I honestly don't care. Jay can do how he pleases and I'll support it.
Posted on 12/29/25 at 10:07 am to Broski
I’ve heard we have series vs Colorado, Iowa State, Syracuse, and SMU lined up for 2027
Posted on 12/29/25 at 10:31 am to Gerry Laval
Why does this bother you so much, skip always said real season didn’t begin until SEC play started
Posted on 12/29/25 at 10:51 am to Gerry Laval
There’s no reason to schedule big name teams non-conference. The ONLY thing I can think of is $$$ and fans. Money doesn’t really work, because you’ll have a return trip. I do think the fans want to see a slate with more “name” programs, but that’s what these college classics are for. They have taken over the early weekends. Hell, in Texas alone you can play one of these 4-6 team classics in Houston, Round Rock, Frisco, Arlington, San Antonio, and even Corpus Christi. Those are awesome for fans, as you get to see more teams and games. It’s the new way.
Posted on 12/29/25 at 1:35 pm to nicholastiger
I believe most Tiger fans say that winning two of the last three national titles is plenty good proof Jay knows what he’s doing. And Coach Mulkey knows what she’s doing as well, given her track record.
I like your point about how the football team should consider not playing such a tough opponent in the season opener. That hasn’t worked in recent years. It should be something Kiffin looks at very closely.
I like your point about how the football team should consider not playing such a tough opponent in the season opener. That hasn’t worked in recent years. It should be something Kiffin looks at very closely.
Posted on 12/29/25 at 2:15 pm to Gerry Laval
Our early season non-conference schedule is similar to Arkansas'
Shriners Children’s College Showdown (TCU/OK State/Tx Tech)
Tarleton State
Xavier x3
Arkansas State x2
UT Arlington x3
Oral Roberts
Stetson x4
N Colorado x2
Shriners Children’s College Showdown (TCU/OK State/Tx Tech)
Tarleton State
Xavier x3
Arkansas State x2
UT Arlington x3
Oral Roberts
Stetson x4
N Colorado x2
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