June 12, 20223 yr I’m not sure why alaniz isn’t the pitching coach in Austin ??? He’s turned into a damn good hs coach https://news.yahoo.com/future-former-texas-longhorns-win-020233188.html
June 13, 20223 yr Three college world series appearances in the last four seasons for David Pierce. I know this is the expectation but he's a good coach. How many other coaches have done this in the last four seasons?
June 13, 20223 yr 9 minutes ago, Rickylovesweed said: Three college world series appearances in the last four seasons for David Pierce. I know this is the expectation but he's a good coach. How many other coaches have done this in the last four seasons? Don't know the answer to your second question, but I feel like Pierce's philosophy isn't all that far off of Chris Beard's philosophy. It's about the post season. Shave and taper, so to speak. As long as Pierce gets us to Omaha as many years as not, I'll be happy.
June 13, 20223 yr 7 hours ago, jimmyjazz said: Don't know the answer to your second question, but I feel like Pierce's philosophy isn't all that far off of Chris Beard's philosophy. It's about the post season. Shave and taper, so to speak. As long as Pierce gets us to Omaha as many years as not, I'll be happy. A lot of fans will (and should) forgive inconsistent regular season results for postseason success. Beard's philosophy. Softball's champ series appearance this year (and 3 straight super regional appearances). Vic's back to back Elite 8 appearances. No one remembers that you lost a series or a game against Texas Tech if you end up making a run to the CWS/WCWS/Sweet 16 or Elite 8. This is Pierce's first CWS appearance at Texas after finishing worst than 1st in the Big 12, which is a testament to how strong the league was (or parity).
June 13, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, Js1 said: A lot of fans will (and should) forgive inconsistent regular season results for postseason success. Beard's philosophy. Softball's champ series appearance this year (and 3 straight super regional appearances). Vic's back to back Elite 8 appearances. No one remembers that you lost a series or a game against Texas Tech if you end up making a run to the CWS/WCWS/Sweet 16 or Elite 8. This is Pierce's first CWS appearance at Texas after finishing worst than 1st in the Big 12, which is a testament to how strong the league was (or parity). I mean, someone remembers...
June 13, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, Js1 said: A lot of fans will (and should) forgive inconsistent regular season results for postseason success. Beard's philosophy. Softball's champ series appearance this year (and 3 straight super regional appearances). Vic's back to back Elite 8 appearances. No one remembers that you lost a series or a game against Texas Tech if you end up making a run to the CWS/WCWS/Sweet 16 or Elite 8. This is Pierce's first CWS appearance at Texas after finishing worst than 1st in the Big 12, which is a testament to how strong the league was (or parity). All I’ve ever given a shit about is whether or not the program (whichever sport) is at the final table when the cards are dealt. If we’re continually there at the end, titles will come. I’ll take my chances with Pierce going to the CWS 10 out of 20 years. There’s a title or three in there somewhere if he’s doing that.
June 13, 20223 yr 6 minutes ago, closetojumping said: All I’ve ever given a shit about is whether or not the program (whichever sport) is at the final table when the cards are dealt. If we’re continually there at the end, titles will come. I’ll take my chances with Pierce going to the CWS 10 out of 20 years. There’s a title or three in there somewhere if he’s doing that. Yep. Winning the conference regular season and not making a super regional sure seems to be the suck. I'd rather finish 3rd, 4th, 5th and go on a postseason run than to lose in the regional round
June 13, 20223 yr 19 minutes ago, Js1 said: Yep. Winning the conference regular season and not making a super regional sure seems to be the suck. I'd rather finish 3rd, 4th, 5th and go on a postseason run than to lose in the regional round Losing in the regional round is the worst kind of hell. Especially if it is because some team has a little speed freak playing centerfield (fucking Ollie and UC Irvine!)
June 13, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, jimmyjazz said: Yeah, Antico then Messinger. Holy transfer portal, Batman. I'll take the Kansas SS and the Air Force SP next please
June 13, 20223 yr 2 minutes ago, UTPhil2006 said: I'll take the Kansas SS and the Air Force SP next please I got bad news, my dude.
June 13, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, UTPhil2006 said: I'll take the Kansas SS and the Air Force SP next please Yes, the Kansas SS choose...........poorly
June 13, 20223 yr What are his hitting numbers? It’s great that he made all defense but he plays 3rd which means he needs to be able to hit.
June 13, 20223 yr 1 minute ago, hobbes2702 said: What are his hitting numbers? It’s great that he made all defense but he plays 3rd which means he needs to be able to hit. I don't know his numbers, but the article suggests he's pretty good... Quote Now, they lose one of their best hitters to the portal. Denton led the Crimson Tide in both RBIs and home runs this season. Denton also played third base and was a fairly reliable fielder. Just an all-around good ball player. So, a major loss to Alabama’s lineup.
June 13, 20223 yr 2 hours ago, UTPhil2006 said: I'll take the Kansas SS and the Air Force SP next please The Air Force SP would also be one of our best hitters next year.
June 13, 20223 yr Just now, Texas Wahoo said: I don't know his numbers, but the article suggests he's pretty good... Yea just looked it up. 265 13 HR, 67 K. Seems like someone could be getting another Messinger
June 13, 20223 yr 2 minutes ago, hobbes2702 said: What are his hitting numbers? It’s great that he made all defense but he plays 3rd which means he needs to be able to hit. .263, 48 RBI, 13 HR, 12 doubles. .971 fielder
June 13, 20223 yr 34 minutes ago, Rickylovesweed said: Please tell me this idiot isn't anybody on this board. Hide contents What a dumbass
June 13, 20223 yr First year, almost makes supers. Has one bad season. That 2020 team looked pretty damn good too. If not for COVID, could be going to our 3rd straight CWS and 4th in the past 5 years. As I recall, both our diamond sports looked like legit title contenders early in the 2020 season. God damnit. Edited June 13, 20223 yr by Js1
June 13, 20223 yr That 2020 team was going to be so damn good. Elder, Stevens, Madden, Hansen, healthy Duplantier, Donny Diaz, Quintanilla. The hitting would have been the question mark but we had the horses to get to Omaha. Edited June 13, 20223 yr by Hookem2147
June 13, 20223 yr The 2017 regional with Perry Costello makes me ragey. If Texas would have won that regional they would have likely hosted a super because Fullerton upset Stanford.
June 14, 20223 yr 11 hours ago, OB3 said: I posted this in the Omaha thread but isn't it time to have Messinger move up in the order? A .420 hitter over the last 53 games in the 6 spot? Put him behind Melendez and Murphy.
June 14, 20223 yr It's nice to have a lineup that's so solid we're discussing where to put the 0.372 hitter. Yikes. I never thought I'd see it in Austin.
June 14, 20223 yr 4 hours ago, Hookem2147 said: That 2020 team was going to be so damn good. Elder, Stevens, Madden, Hansen, healthy Duplantier, Donny Diaz, Quintanilla. The hitting would have been the question mark but we had the horses to get to Omaha. That team was going to be amazing. I was really amped for that season.
June 14, 20223 yr 12 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said: It's nice to have a lineup that's so solid we're discussing where to put the 0.372 hitter. Yikes. I never thought I'd see it in Austin. Last years team had 2 players in the lineup hitting over .300. This years team has 6.
June 14, 20223 yr 7 hours ago, Hookem2147 said: That 2020 team was going to be so damn good. Elder, Stevens, Madden, Hansen, healthy Duplantier, Donny Diaz, Quintanilla. The hitting would have been the question mark but we had the horses to get to Omaha. Yeah but with Stehly, Williams, Kennedy, Duke, Hodo, Zubia and Todd would’ve done just fine. Who knows how Silas and Faltine would’ve progressed. Bet that team would’ve pulled a 2021. Whatever. Fuck you, Covid. Fuckin everything up
June 14, 20223 yr 8 hours ago, Rickylovesweed said: Please tell me this idiot isn't anybody on this board. Reveal hidden contents @dcar00, @David Dennison and @UTEX_ME which one of y’all is that?
June 14, 20223 yr 14 hours ago, OB3 said: His bat really picked up the lineup where Daly( and sometimes Faltine) failed this year compared to last. allowed us to keep Daly in for defense.
June 14, 20223 yr 10 minutes ago, Fletch said: @dcar00, @David Dennison and @UTEX_ME which one of y’all is that? @VirginiaLonghorn is offended.
June 14, 20223 yr 2 hours ago, ztejas said: @VirginiaLonghorn is offended. I don’t think about @VirginiaLonghorn at all
June 14, 20223 yr 3 hours ago, Fletch said: I don’t think about @VirginiaLonghorn at all Apparently, you do.
June 14, 20223 yr 28 minutes ago, VirginiaLonghorn said: Not at all. We're all friends here. Some of us just bitch more than others.
June 14, 20223 yr Not sure where to put this, but when I was looking up Messinger's Big 12 stats for previous years (they really were horrible), I saw that Zubia hit 1 (one) double in conference play last year. That's bizarre. In any case, it's an understatement to say that Messinger has had a fucking outstanding year. I did not see that coming, and I'm guessing it's a combination of increased experience and much better (Tulo) coaching.
June 14, 20223 yr Tulo is what make this a great hitting program. We need to do everything we can to keep him around. I fear at some point somebody is going to want him to be a head coach though.
June 14, 20223 yr 23 hours ago, jimmyjazz said: Yeah, Antico then Messinger. Holy transfer portal, Batman. He's turned it on much like Antico. However, I sense that Antico was more of a leader/stabilizing force last year, although we shouldn't need it as badly with another year's experience under the belt, collectively. We did need it, though.
June 14, 20223 yr 11 minutes ago, Valmy77 said: Tulo is what make this a great hitting program. We need to do everything we can to keep him around. I fear at some point somebody is going to want him to be a head coach though. Not to take away from Tulo too much, but I wonder how much of it is actually using the available technology. One of the major criticisms of Augie was his non-use of modern baseball technology.
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