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I think we win more games in the middle of the schedule where our pitching wasn't bad but we couldn't put up more than 2-3 runs. I think it would be enough to make a regional and compete, but beyond that it's hard to say.
Kent State could hit when we played them way back in March.

His stats now are basically what we'd want him to have at LSU, but I doubt his production from the MAC will translate to the SEC.
He had a great outing against them last time... it's a shame he couldn't build on it.

FWIW, I think Schmidt is our #1 guy at this time.
I'd say there was a gap between Dardar and Simpson. I wouldn't grade Carraway that poorly.
I'm really hoping we get him back next year... but I also get the whole leverage thing.

If he leaves, is there any chance we could take back Mikey Ryan? NC State is a solid program but Tommy Tanks can tell him why LSU is the better choice.

re: Thinking back to preseason

Posted by 304tiger on 5/16/26 at 9:45 pm to
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My biggest thing was Jay saying this was the best overall pitching staff he has ever had at LSU. In retrospect he sounds like a used car salesman.


This probably should've been. We saw what Evans was last season. Williams was on the trajectory to be a solid weekend starter. Cowan was very good last year. Schmidt was probably the highest ranked recruit we've brought to campus and we knew what he was capable of. Moore was actually a question mark in my mind and ended up being the best of them when healthy.

There was a lot of reason to be excited about Sheerin, Rizy, and Guidry.

Garcia dominated in the Cape league last summer.

Fontenot was looking really good in the Spring with way better velo than before.

Dathe made some noise in the Spring. Noot is what he is but was reliable for an inning or so in Omaha last year.

With all that, we also brought in blue chip recruits in Paz and Rickin, along with Theo who seemed decent.

re: Pitching for next season

Posted by 304tiger on 5/15/26 at 2:49 pm to
I think you're forgetting about Cooper Moore. Evans isn't going anywhere, and neither is Sheerin (if he decides to stay), Paz, Garcia, Guidry, Rickin, and Theo.

I think they should bring back Rizy. He had a good start to the season and is talented. I'd keep Williams and Plog as well.

re: LSU outhit Florida and loses

Posted by 304tiger on 5/14/26 at 10:56 pm to
13 walks is enough to take up a whole weekend, let alone a Friday night.
Makes sense... the strategy is to get as far in Hoover as possible and both guys would be needed for that.

Honestly, it would basically take the best performances of the season from Schmitt x 2, Evans, Paz, and Cowan to make it happen.

re: LSU vs Florida

Posted by 304tiger on 5/14/26 at 4:38 pm to
We'll have to be satisfied with '23 and '25 for now. This team will not make a regional, unfortunately.
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West Virginia


Yeah, I grew up and live in WV and despite not having any natties, I've always thought Ole Miss is comparable and I'd argue WVU has been better since '03.
I wonder how much of that is tied to an agreement we made out of high school? He was a 5 star and highly recruited.

If you think about it, that could be a good reason to stay here. His market value would be viewed a lot differently than the valuation we gave him out of high school that led to a contract we probably have to honor.
Can't believe Benefield is the lowest paid starter we have
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5 star portal players he got: Walter Nolan Zach Evans Da Shawn Womack


Leavitt
Seaton
Princewill

I guess he's already matched that here, too.
I thought Indiana won and Miami was the runner-up.... I guess you can count the semis as close.
A lot of the gen z guys probably don't know the history very well. I'm 30 and just learned the "Ole Miss" origin a few months ago... I'm from WV, but still.
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So all it takes to overlook “racism” is a little money? Doesn’t seem like racism is really an issue then if that’s the case


Don't you think it's a little odd that you guys haven't won a football national title (or really been close) since desegregation?
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When Was the Last Time Your School


Won a football national championship?
Freeze was just buying recruits before NIL with no guard rails.

re: Jay Johnson’s Best Team Ever?

Posted by 304tiger on 5/10/26 at 8:35 pm to
Bama fans are so spoiled in baseball from all their CWS titles
It's gotta be one of the worst since the 80's