Evansville upsets ECU, headed to Knoxville.

[Capt Straight]

The ncaa should realize they have no more power in Knoxville.

They have been neutered and no longer have any power

 

[Orange.]

Can’t join me if I’m not there

He could go and hold a place for you until you get there, though. Which would be

never

 

[Volfan1000]

Thoughts on Tennessee's next opponent?

Congratulations to Evansville and it should be an interesting matchup.

 

[BowlBrother85]

Have to respect a team that goes to ECU with so much on the line and wins the series.

Yeah, but this is a good development for Tennessee. It's hard to imagine us not making the CWS now. We couldn't have asked for an easier path.

 

[cardvolfan]

Yeah, but this is a good development for Tennessee. It's hard to imagine us not making the CWS now. We couldn't have asked for an easier path.

An easier path, yes probably. An easy path? Who knows.

 

[CAVPUT]

As the #1 overall seed, it’s appropriate for UT to have the easiest path to the CWS.
NCAA actually got something right this time.

Nah, they didn't plan this result. This was unexpected. Then again.....we do have a rather suspect record when it comes to Cinderellas in other sports like basketball. Wonder if this is one of those super duper 8d chess moves on the NCAAs part. Might have been the plan from the beginning and we'll be lulled into a false sense of security against what we perceive as an inferior foe. Those dirty, sneaky rats done pulled a fast one on us didn't they? Sum beeches tricked us.

 

[BowlBrother85]

An easier path, yes probably. An easy path? Who knows.

Anything can happen in baseball .... but it's hard to see us losing 2 out of 3 to Evansville at home with so much at stake. This is definitely the most confident I have ever felt about Tennessee's chances in a Super Regional. I remember being worried about Notre Dame in 2022. This feels completely different.

 

[Jax_Vol]

Hope ECU takes Chase out for some McRibs at Applebee's tonight..



Lot of moving parts in that joke attempt

 

[RAVOL]

I actually thought Coastal Carolina winning it all was more so than Fresno because California has been historically strong in lesser-known teams like Fresno, UCSB Pepperdine, San Diego and on and on.

You forgot the best Cal State Fullerton

 

[Volnanza]

Any team that is playing this late in the season should not be taken lightly. If they made it this far they are good team and we better be on our A game.

 

[RAVOL]

Congratulations to Purple Aces first ever Super Regional. Be happy enjoy the moment because come this weekend you will be 2 & done. In CHRIST Alone

 

[Mccage]

It has to be the best possible outcome for our super. Not advancing would be a huge choke

The Super Regionals are called Super for a reason….I wouldn’t call losing in them choking. Of course I don’t believe everything I hear on TV

 

[cardvolfan]

Anything can happen in baseball .... but it's hard to see us losing 2 out of 3 to Evansville at home with so much at stake. This is definitely the most confident I have ever felt about Tennessee's chances in a Super Regional. I remember being worried about Notre Dame in 2022. This feels completely different.

Agreed.

 

[CAVPUT]

Congratulations to Purple Aces first ever Super Regional. Be happy enjoy the moment because come this weekend you will be 2 & done. In CHRIST Alone

Whoa there big fella.

 

[Volfan574]

Florida beat Ok St. I’m not surprised, they are better than their record.

 

[CAVPUT]

Florida beat Ok St. I’m not surprised, they are better than their record.

I'm a bit surprised. Thought OSU would at least make the supers if not Omaha.

 

[tennesseecoyote]

All the Aces need is one good game from their Ace, a couple of timely home runs, and 2 outta three. Just like what they did to ECU. I think a real Purple Ace weakness is their defense, I would really test that if we can.

Otherwise, I like our chances. I think our team can outlast any in a tournament, but a streaky team could beat us outta three. I could very well see us laying an egg in that first game, but I just don’t think the Aces can take the series. We just have too many ways to win.

If I could make a wild prediction, close first game, could go either way.
With a Big Orange Blowout, in game 2 (or 3 if necessary)

 

[BowlBrother85]

Really hoping UNC comes through .... but I'm not counting on it.

 

[volplaya8]

Really hoping UNC comes through .... but I'm not counting on it.

What if LSU is the easier team of the two for us to beat…like 4-0 easy this year…but line up whoever happens to be in front of us..

 

[MAD]

Really hoping UNC comes through .... but I'm not counting on it.

I became a lifelong Tar-heel about 15 minutes ago.

 

[tn4elvis]

Florida beat Ok St. I’m not surprised, they are better than their record.

They are and their schedule is brutal

 

[JCP201]

We are definitely going to be the baseball villains. Glad they are playing us at our house.

 

[CDB]

State of Indiana has some really decent ball clubs this year - I believe IU, Indiana St., and Evansville made the tourney. Also, Purdue and ND were both in the conversation the final weekend before selections.

That said, UE will be running on high emotions and I hope our men don't play into that stay in their game.

State of Indiana has some really decent ball clubs this year - I believe IU, Indiana St., and Evansville made the tourney. Also, Purdue and ND were both in the conversation the final weekend before selections.

That said, UE will be running on high emotions and I hope our men don't play into that stay in their game.

The 22 team was very emotional. Also, everything came relatively easy to them (not taking anything away from how hard they practiced and worked but they weren’t challenged very much on the field). They didn’t handle the pressure and adversity in the super regional very well. This team seems to be different. Cut from a different cloth. I haven’t compared the stats but I just get the feel that anyone WILL step up at any time when needed, not as dependent on the top of the order or starting pitchers.

 

[TechnoVol]

The 22 team was very emotional. Also, everything came relatively easy to them (not taking anything away from how hard they practiced and worked but they weren’t challenged very much on the field). They didn’t handle the pressure and adversity in the super regional very well. This team seems to be different. Cut from a different cloth. I haven’t compared the stats but I just get the feel that anyone WILL step up at any time when needed, not as dependent on the top of the order or starting pitchers.

Stats are really, really close.

 

[Madscientistvol]

I don’t believe CTV and the team will take them lightly, but it’s hard for us as fans not to be excited to be matched up against a team that on paper we should boat race. Anything can happen, but we couldn’t not have asked for an easier Super.