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re: Jay Johnson always pitches his ace in game 1 of a regional

Posted on 5/29/24 at 2:11 pm to
Posted by tigerbait3488
River Ridge
Member since Dec 2007
11325 posts
Posted on 5/29/24 at 2:11 pm to
Once again, did the people bitching not learn shite from last season?
Posted by jmaclsu
Amite, Louisiana
Member since Dec 2007
923 posts
Posted on 5/29/24 at 4:00 pm to
Do you really think that UNC will not pitch at least their #3 in the first game?
Posted by Penrod
Member since Jan 2011
51772 posts
Posted on 5/29/24 at 4:06 pm to
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That’s emotional thinking. Of course there will be a ton of criticism. We’ve got a ton of idiots in our fan base. But the logical people will recognize that if the rest of the staff couldn’t beat the 3 or the 4, you weren’t going to beat UNC with that staff.

It is emotional thinking, and only a fool would not use emotional thinking. Emotions drive baseball. Win the first game and you start feeling hot; win the second game and you feel invincible.
Posted by brad8504
Member since Jul 2004
11700 posts
Posted on 5/29/24 at 4:47 pm to
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Once again, did the people bitching not learn shite from last season?


They didn’t. Some were suggesting going another route in the final elimination game against Lowder and Wake.

Bottom line, if you don’t start Jump and you burn 4-5 guys in a losing effort against Wofford, you now have to rely heavily on Jump and Holman eating a ton of innings, then having to piece together a whole staff approach for two more games.

It’s all moot if you don’t win game one. I’d rather have a well-rested arsenal to be prepared for two games, if necessary, to win the regional.

Start Jump. Win. And the plan is intact going into Saturday.
Posted by CleanSlate
Member since Nov 2020
2229 posts
Posted on 5/29/24 at 4:50 pm to
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Jump isn’t that far behind Holman if he is right now.


Jump is better than Holman
Posted by STEVED00
Member since May 2007
23041 posts
Posted on 5/29/24 at 5:17 pm to
Who is LSU’s 1 and 2? Feels like they are pretty close so I’m guessing JJ goes with which pitcher is the best matchup.
Posted by csorre1
Member since Apr 2010
7015 posts
Posted on 5/29/24 at 7:52 pm to
I think Holman has performed a little better than Jump but they are so close that who to start is based on matchups.
Posted by abellsujr
Member since Apr 2014
37829 posts
Posted on 5/29/24 at 8:34 pm to
Yeah I’m not sure you can say one is a better choice than the other. It’ll probably be strategic whoever the guy is.
Posted by Sofaking2
Member since Apr 2023
18972 posts
Posted on 5/29/24 at 9:08 pm to
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Jump is better than Holman
to me it’s all about who matches up better against who they are playing. I trust both pitchers.
Posted by subidc
CharlestonSC
Member since Nov 2019
3311 posts
Posted on 5/29/24 at 9:22 pm to
He is gonna throw Jump. Best case scenarios include. 1. A complete game to save the pen. 2. Offense gets hot and scores early and often and he comes out early to comeback an inning or two Monday if needed.
Posted by Geaux Guy
Member since Dec 2018
6546 posts
Posted on 5/29/24 at 9:25 pm to
Come in ‘ guns a blazin’ and set the tone.
Posted by Catahoula20LSU
Louisiana
Member since Oct 2011
2845 posts
Posted on 5/29/24 at 9:30 pm to
He will throw Jump then Holman to keep them on schedule for the Super Regional. He is not just trying to win the Regional.
Posted by IM_4_LSU
Savannah, GA
Member since Mar 2014
12217 posts
Posted on 5/30/24 at 7:22 am to
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Jump is the answer because Wofford is very active on the base paths.


If Jay was even thinking on switching them back this is the reason he keeps the rotation the same for the Regional.
Posted by Run DMC
somewhere in Louisiana it's tricky
Member since Jan 2007
6194 posts
Posted on 5/30/24 at 10:04 am to
I just don’t think throwing Jump against Wofford makes much sense knowing that UNC has some lefties that can rake. You want that lefty on lefty matchup advantage.
Posted by IntenseKid
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2014
3157 posts
Posted on 5/30/24 at 10:08 am to
We need a rainout so we don’t have to play on Sunday.
Posted by paulb52
Member since Dec 2019
7191 posts
Posted on 5/30/24 at 12:29 pm to
As does 99% of coaches
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