Auburn mom blasts Vol baseball fans....

[txbo]

 

[WallyBalls]

His batting average is something like 0.50 above any one on UT, so he’s great at the plate.

Some new “fan” around us was yelling at the Auburn DH “with that batting average, you’re not much of a designated hitter!“ However the DH’s batting average was something like .315

Exactly. Plus he just seems like a pretty cool dude. Goofy, but the good kind.

I enjoyed watching him play.

 

[WallyBalls]

I'm not sure which I enjoyed more...the kid's reaction or his Dad's.

Good on all of them.

 

[txbo]

Exactly. Plus he just seems like a pretty cool dude. Goofy, but the good kind.

I enjoyed watching him play.

He's gone through a lot of adversity to get where he is. I'm a fan.

 

[OldTimer]

there is humanity after all.........nice gesture

 

[txbo]

there is humanity after all.........nice gesture

I took my family to a lot of baseball games. It's a family tradition. It's the only sport I was comfortable with as a family atmosphere. I hate to see it change.

 

[NorCalVol67]

Awesome. Every time I go to a game, I always look for the nearest kids just in case I end up with a foul ball.

 

[VFFL@THE BEACH]

Awesome. Every time I go to a game, I always look for the nearest kids just in case I end up with a foul ball.

Interesting how people will get booed for not giving a ball to a kid. I think this is one of the few things that media has changed for the better. In the 1980's and 1990's with less television coverage and less social media, I don't think as many adults gave away foul balls. As a kid in that time period, my impression was if you want a ball, then get the ball. I definitely never asked an adult for a ball, I didn't think it was my place.

Maybe just my perspective.

 

[StarRaider]

CTV was very complimentary of Hayden during the pregame radio interview on Friday, he talked how the staff recruited him to come to Knoxville but CTV said it worked at well for Hayden at aubie.... then after the game it appeared that CTV asked the aubie coach about Hayden's injury during the post game handshake and CTV shook his head like the aubie coach told him it was not good.

 

[txbo]

CTV was very complimentary of Hayden during the pregame radio interview on Friday, he talked how the staff recruited him to come to Knoxville but CTV said it worked at well for Hayden at aubie.... then after the game it appeared that CTV asked the aubie coach about Hayden's injury during the post game handshake and CTV shook his head like the aubie coach told him it was not good.

Anybody heard an update on Hayden?

 

[BruisedOrange]

Nobody gave a crap when we were terrible...

Well, that's kinda the point, isn't it.

If you grew up on a farm, you thought nothing of taking a pee wherever you were when the urge struck. (In the winter, yellow icicles told the story on how I could get back from the outhouse so quickly at night.)

But when you find yourself suddenly living in the suburbs... you've gotta control and "direct" those urges with a new understanding.

People around the country are suddenly seeing and hearing about Tennessee baseball. We can help attract the best players with our passionate support, but not if we cross the line into actions that parents would not want their sons to imitate.

 

[StarRaider]

Anybody heard an update on Hayden?

Mullins, who left Friday’s Game one against Tennessee after only 1.2 innings with a forearm injury, is not expected to be available this weekend.

He’s previously dealt with strains to the flexor mass in the pitching arm, a collection of muscles and tendons that connect the elbow to the wrist. Flexor mass strains are sometimes precursors to ulnar collateral ligament tears in the elbow, an injury that requires season-ending Tommy John surgery and 12+ months of rehabilitation – trying to return too quickly can put stress on the surrounding structures and result in damage to the UCL.

Mullins is scheduled to receive further testing during the week to diagnose the exact issue and develop a treatment plan. Closer Blake Burkhalter is questionable for the weekend series, with a hamstring strain also suffered in Game one, and a decision will be made about his availability on Thursday after practice. He was reportedly playing catch on Tuesday, and is considered 50/50 for inclusion on the weekend roster.

article:
Auburn baseball deals with injuries as they prepare for #3 Arkansas - Sports Illustrated Auburn Tigers News, Analysis and More

Going to be tough with these guys unavailable vs. the swine

 

[txbo]

Mullins, who left Friday’s Game one against Tennessee after only 1.2 innings with a forearm injury, is not expected to be available this weekend.

He’s previously dealt with strains to the flexor mass in the pitching arm, a collection of muscles and tendons that connect the elbow to the wrist. Flexor mass strains are sometimes precursors to ulnar collateral ligament tears in the elbow, an injury that requires season-ending Tommy John surgery and 12+ months of rehabilitation – trying to return too quickly can put stress on the surrounding structures and result in damage to the UCL.

Mullins is scheduled to receive further testing during the week to diagnose the exact issue and develop a treatment plan. Closer Blake Burkhalter is questionable for the weekend series, with a hamstring strain also suffered in Game one, and a decision will be made about his availability on Thursday after practice. He was reportedly playing catch on Tuesday, and is considered 50/50 for inclusion on the weekend roster.

article:
Auburn baseball deals with injuries as they prepare for #3 Arkansas - Sports Illustrated Auburn Tigers News, Analysis and More

Going to be tough with these guys unavailable vs. the swine

Thanks a million.

Doesn't sound good. That's a big blow to a dangerous post season squad.

 

[@1RBFjr]

I don't know how we got to the point where sports fans think it's ok to lose their manners once they get to a game......I guess it's a result of many years of tolerating bad behavior.

And add alcohol to the mix.

 

[youcancallmeAl]

Mullins, who left Friday’s Game one against Tennessee after only 1.2 innings with a forearm injury, is not expected to be available this weekend.

He’s previously dealt with strains to the flexor mass in the pitching arm, a collection of muscles and tendons that connect the elbow to the wrist. Flexor mass strains are sometimes precursors to ulnar collateral ligament tears in the elbow, an injury that requires season-ending Tommy John surgery and 12+ months of rehabilitation – trying to return too quickly can put stress on the surrounding structures and result in damage to the UCL.

Mullins is scheduled to receive further testing during the week to diagnose the exact issue and develop a treatment plan. Closer Blake Burkhalter is questionable for the weekend series, with a hamstring strain also suffered in Game one, and a decision will be made about his availability on Thursday after practice. He was reportedly playing catch on Tuesday, and is considered 50/50 for inclusion on the weekend roster.

article:
Auburn baseball deals with injuries as they prepare for #3 Arkansas - Sports Illustrated Auburn Tigers News, Analysis and More

Going to be tough with these guys unavailable vs. the swine

They won a game without them vs us.

 

[txbo]

They won a game without them vs us.

I'm betting Friday's game would have looked a lot different with them both healthy.

 

[youcancallmeAl]

I'm betting Friday's game would have looked a lot different with them both healthy.

Yep. If I remember correctly, the Aubie manager ran some guys out there Friday nite who were the weakest pitchers on the team after the score became unmanageable, and then the sky fell through as our hitters were eating that fresh meat. But he wisely did that to keep his bp in max condition for the remaining two, and lo and behold, he won one of them with a terrific performance from a saved pitcher. I was impressed with his management of that situation.

 

[TN_gal]

Mullins, who left Friday’s Game one against Tennessee after only 1.2 innings with a forearm injury, is not expected to be available this weekend.

He’s previously dealt with strains to the flexor mass in the pitching arm, a collection of muscles and tendons that connect the elbow to the wrist. Flexor mass strains are sometimes precursors to ulnar collateral ligament tears in the elbow, an injury that requires season-ending Tommy John surgery and 12+ months of rehabilitation – trying to return too quickly can put stress on the surrounding structures and result in damage to the UCL.

Mullins is scheduled to receive further testing during the week to diagnose the exact issue and develop a treatment plan. Closer Blake Burkhalter is questionable for the weekend series, with a hamstring strain also suffered in Game one, and a decision will be made about his availability on Thursday after practice. He was reportedly playing catch on Tuesday, and is considered 50/50 for inclusion on the weekend roster.

article:
Auburn baseball deals with injuries as they prepare for #3 Arkansas - Sports Illustrated Auburn Tigers News, Analysis and More

Going to be tough with these guys unavailable vs. the swine

Thanks for the info. That's unfortunate news about both Mullins and Burkhalter. While it may be difficult, I think they can draw upon their experience playing us. They went toe to toe the entire weekend. They also have home field advantage. Meanwhile, Arkansas is scuffling a bit. It's one of the best conference matchups of the upcoming weekend. A lot on the line for both teams.

 

[chuckiepoo]

I remember watching the game and seeing the Tony Robinson injury. I remember there were a lot a speculation that the Bama coach told them to take him out. Like you, I agree that it's never acceptable to cheer for an injured player.

Don’t remember, but it reminds me of the Chick Graning story…
Rearview Mirror: Unfair Catch

 

[preacherman20]

Well, that's kinda the point, isn't it.

If you grew up on a farm, you thought nothing of taking a pee wherever you were when the urge struck. (In the winter, yellow icicles told the story on how I could get back from the outhouse so quickly at night.)

But when you find yourself suddenly living in the suburbs... you've gotta control and "direct" those urges with a new understanding.

People around the country are suddenly seeing and hearing about Tennessee baseball. We can help attract the best players with our passionate support, but not if we cross the line into actions that parents would not want their sons to imitate.

So do you think they have crossed a line that would keep parents from wanting to allow their son to come? Not judging just asking.
As for me and that is all I can speak for. The coaches and players have not crossed a line other than the college sports stuff that I've never approved of with the language and stuff but that is just me. It seems it plays a part in sports at all ages. The coat and cap are just fun things that most teams are doing now. The chest bump was not as bad as most make it out to be and I've never crossed that line but I've umpired with some guys and coached with umpires that baited coaches into doing stuff which is what I think happened. The bat incident was a misbounce by both sides that I don't think was fully intended to go where it went even though I think it was tossed both ways with intent to get close.
I will agree that there is always a fear that it will get out of hand. Other than a brawl I don't know what it would be that make me not want my son to go there or be with those coaches. Every episode to me has been the coaches taking up for their players and that may seem bad from the outside. But as a parent I like it. I sent my son there because I believed this coaching staff would love on him and develop him both as a player and as a man. Part of that is having his back in ALMOST every situation. And in the ones that they cannot have his back publicly that they support him the best they can. Remember in life, some times we have your back in public but chew your butt out in private. I know that has happened a few times in the past 3 years. Not to my son but others.

 

[vol66]

So do you think they have crossed a line that would keep parents from wanting to allow their son to come? Not judging just asking.
As for me and that is all I can speak for. The coaches and players have not crossed a line other than the college sports stuff that I've never approved of with the language and stuff but that is just me. It seems it plays a part in sports at all ages. The coat and cap are just fun things that most teams are doing now. The chest bump was not as bad as most make it out to be and I've never crossed that line but I've umpired with some guys and coached with umpires that baited coaches into doing stuff which is what I think happened. The bat incident was a misbounce by both sides that I don't think was fully intended to go where it went even though I think it was tossed both ways with intent to get close.
I will agree that there is always a fear that it will get out of hand. Other than a brawl I don't know what it would be that make me not want my son to go there or be with those coaches. Every episode to me has been the coaches taking up for their players and that may seem bad from the outside. But as a parent I like it. I sent my son there because I believed this coaching staff would love on him and develop him both as a player and as a man. Part of that is having his back in ALMOST every situation. And in the ones that they cannot have his back publicly that they support him the best they can. Remember in life, some times we have your back in public but chew your butt out in private. I know that has happened a few times in the past 3 years. Not to my son but others.

I’ve been thinking about this. At least the bat flip and CTV’s response sending it back. Had one of our players done what CTV did, I think it would have resulted in benches clearing. In that respect I’m glad it turned out the way it did.

 

[StarRaider]

@preacherman20 we love Vollie (he seems like a selfless teammate, always hustling out to grab the gear when a batter reaches 1st as an example) here on VN and I appreciate your perspective and comments!

 

[txbo]

So do you think they have crossed a line that would keep parents from wanting to allow their son to come? Not judging just asking.
As for me and that is all I can speak for. The coaches and players have not crossed a line other than the college sports stuff that I've never approved of with the language and stuff but that is just me. It seems it plays a part in sports at all ages. The coat and cap are just fun things that most teams are doing now. The chest bump was not as bad as most make it out to be and I've never crossed that line but I've umpired with some guys and coached with umpires that baited coaches into doing stuff which is what I think happened. The bat incident was a misbounce by both sides that I don't think was fully intended to go where it went even though I think it was tossed both ways with intent to get close.
I will agree that there is always a fear that it will get out of hand. Other than a brawl I don't know what it would be that make me not want my son to go there or be with those coaches. Every episode to me has been the coaches taking up for their players and that may seem bad from the outside. But as a parent I like it. I sent my son there because I believed this coaching staff would love on him and develop him both as a player and as a man. Part of that is having his back in ALMOST every situation. And in the ones that they cannot have his back publicly that they support him the best they can. Remember in life, some times we have your back in public but chew your butt out in private. I know that has happened a few times in the past 3 years. Not to my son but others.

I don't know that Tony tossing the bat back can be chalked up as "taking up for his players". It just didn't need to happen. What I see as the real problem is I don't think there's a kid in that dugout that wouldn't have Tony's back. He's got to make sure he doesn't put them in a position to have to do that.

 

[youcancallmeAl]

I don't know that Tony tossing the bat back can be chalked up as "taking up for his players". It just didn't need to happen. What I see as the real problem is I don't think there's a kid in that dugout that wouldn't have Tony's back. He's got to make sure he doesn't put them in a position to have to do that.

And the bat toss almost did that. Like Preacherman, I think he had the intent to send it close to the players to send a message about flipping bats into our dugout. So it was risky that it didn't get thrown too hard and hit someone. That's a risk I wouldn't have taken in that situation. (but I might have bumped that ump the way he did.......just sayin there's a difference there) I would have confiscated the bat and make the player who tossed it come across no man's land to retrieve it and humble him a bit. Like Preacherman, I think that kid intended to get it close to our dugout.

 

[taylorvol]

And add alcohol to the mix.

Huge factor in misbehavior at college events. Seems like just yesterday that college sports were “alcohol free” except for those bottles that were snuck in.