Volmeister
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Mine is 2023. Advancing to CWS being the difference regardless of overall wins and entertainment value.
Last years line up was ridiculous. Them two plus Luc, Trey, and Ortega were also clutch.2023, but not until May. 2022 was more fun to watch until after the SECCG. Then it was not nearly as fun.
just for poots and googles, can you imagine if the 23 team had gilbert or beck in the lineup? That’s what we were missing. Clutch hitting at its finest.
I am thankful none of our kids cussed the ump or flipped off an outfielder on tv. But maybe that’s why we couldn’t get a hit. We weren’t nasty enough.
Replaced 8 starters and followed perhaps best team in college baseball history. The 23 preseason rankings were a joke and were based on success of 21 and 22 teams. 23 started 5-10 and finished 11-4 in SEC. A great story of facing adversity and overcoming it. Best coaching job I’ve witnessed.How did the 23 team exceed expectations? Just curious cause I keep seeing this comment.
Yep, all preseason rankings are a farce with a rare exception here and there. I do think we were a top 10 team, but #2 was crazyReplaced 8 starters and followed perhaps best team in college baseball history. The 23 preseason rankings were a joke and were based on success of 21 and 22 teams. 23 started 5-10 and finished 11-4 in SEC. A great story of facing adversity and overcoming it. Best coaching job I’ve witnessed.
Agree 100%2022 - FUN, FUN, FUN. It was must see TV, some pun intended, and I watched every game I possibly could.
2023 - Best coaching job I have seen as a TN fan. Replacing all 8 starters and still making it to Omaha was fantastic.
Even though we made the WS in 2023, imo, 2022 was more successful. Reason is, it created so much fanfare around the program, that it will be felt for many years to come in recruiting and it is the main reason for the stadium upgrades.
You should have witnessed my 98 and 99 tee ball teams. We went from 1-11 to 11-1. I kind of think I had the greatest coaching job in the history of all baseball. Just saying.Replaced 8 starters and followed perhaps best team in college baseball history. The 23 preseason rankings were a joke and were based on success of 21 and 22 teams. 23 started 5-10 and finished 11-4 in SEC. A great story of facing adversity and overcoming it. Best coaching job I’ve witnessed.
Very compelling question, and here's my answer. There is a national champion every season, but a team like the '22 Vols comes along once every 50 years or so. In fact, many long-time experts called that the best college baseball team they ever witnessed. Not to mention, watching wins is a lot more fun to me than watching losses. So, my vote is for the '22 team. Having said all that, I was very proud of this team's resolve. TV is the real deal, and if he stays a while, we will bring home the big one at least once.Mine is 2023. Advancing to CWS being the difference regardless of overall wins and entertainment value.
2022 - FUN, FUN, FUN. It was must see TV, some pun intended, and I watched every game I possibly could.
2023 - Best coaching job I have seen as a TN fan. Replacing all 8 starters and still making it to Omaha was fantastic.
Even though we made the WS in 2023, imo, 2022 was more successful. Reason is, it created so much fanfare around the program, that it will be felt for many years to come in recruiting and it is the main reason for the stadium upgrades.