The Official #1 Tennessee vs #24 Alabama Weekend Series Thread (Friday 6:30PM EST SEC NET+) (Saturday 6PM EST SEC NET+) (Sunday 1PM EST SEC NET+)

[wmcovol]

Everyone is acting like Tidwell can just come in and pitch starters innings again.

He should be able to get you 5-6 innings now.

 

[peerless98]

Why is CFA missing the game? He was ejected but there isn't any worry about a suspension for him. Why would he miss today?

NCAA rule stipulates 1 game suspension is automatic for a non-head coach being ejected.

 

[Titan05]

He should be able to get you 5-6 innings now.

That’s a stretch when the most he’s pitched this year is 2.

 

[Incredible_duck]

This is why what Tony did in bumping the ump is so painful to us. We need his leadership in these games. We are in a ferocious pennant race and his leadership is crucial. He has to do a better job of controlling his temper in the future. Especially after he saw that Frank was tossed. He was entirely justified in arguing with the ump, and possibly even getting tossed himself. But bumping the ump is something that will bring this team some pain. I hope he learns from this.

Dumb

 

[wmcovol]

That’s a stretch when the most he’s pitched this year is 2.

But he’s been doing that for 2 weeks now. He’s ready to stretch out alittle

 

[TN_gal]

Uros got the fur coat.

 

[fryeguy93]

Despite being Easter.
We need - nay deserve, a Sunday filled with 125% Big VILLAINY

double digit, queso for everyone strikeouts
Bat flipping, pimping all the way to 2nd base home trots
Stealing bases with a 12 run lead
Constant “GO F YOURSELF” dugout chatter
No hit

VIllainy

 

[DukeDaisySam]

It baffles me that umpires can touch coaches/players all they want, but you’d better not breathe on them.

There is no rule about players/coaches “touching” umpires. It happens all the time. CTV bum rushed the umpire after getting ejected and chest bumped him. That is not allowed at any level and he will definitely pay the price.

 

[Jwalls]

Will Joyce get to throw this afternoon?

 

[MEDVOL]

Not gonna lie, its nice being hated for being so good. Hopefully the football team can get there in a few years. I wish that for all of our sports.

 

[TN_gal]

This is why what Tony did in bumping the ump is so painful to us. We need his leadership in these games. We are in a ferocious pennant race and his leadership is crucial. He has to do a better job of controlling his temper in the future. Especially after he saw that Frank was tossed. He was entirely justified in arguing with the ump, and possibly even getting tossed himself. But bumping the ump is something that will bring this team some pain. I hope he learns from this.

I think he will learn from this. While I understand that there are ramifications for next weekend, today’s goal is winning the rubber match. I have a hunch that the team will try to continue the momentum from last night’s win.

Regardless of today’s outcome, I’m sure the implications and ramifications will be a hot topic of discussion once today’s game is over and all this week.

 

[Halph66]

That would be the prudent thing to do, but in my opinion they will not have the guts to do so. There is almost zero repercussions or consequences for terrible officiating or in this case total buffoonery by said umpire.

They would be admitting that the chump was wrong. I do agree that He should not be there at all. They should suspend him while they review.

 

[Titan05]

But he’s been doing that for 2 weeks now. He’s ready to stretch out alittle

Hope so. Will be interesting to keep an eye on.

 

[youcancallmeAl]

I'm not worried about having enough pitching for this game. If Halvorsen is the third injured pitcher, and not Joyce, then we have Beam, Joyce, Tidwell, Seacrest, and just about everyone else - maybe even Burns - can give us an inning or a batter or two, except Sewell. Mid-week game, though............

 

[GrayWaterCanine]

I don't understand the question, sorry.

You mentioned the Vandy dugout cheering the injury. I wondered if the umpires in the Vandy game realized they were watching the TN/AL game in the dugout and cheering an injury in that game.

 

[I4Vols]

I'm interested to see if the umpire, Jeff Macias, is there today. Wouldn't be shocked if the SEC replaced him today..........

No way Sankey admits to poor quality officiating
$ankey is "The Puppet of Birmingham" and protects only one

 

[youcancallmeAl]

Dumb

Effective leadership is the most important component in any human organization. What's dumb is to have not learned that yet.

 

[Incredible_duck]

Effective leadership is the most important component in any human organization. What's dumb is to have not learned that yet.

Dumb.

 

[youcancallmeAl]

I'm interested to see if the umpire, Jeff Macias, is there today. Wouldn't be shocked if the SEC replaced him today..........

My guess is that he'll try to be as quiet as possible today. He's done his damage and probably happy and satisfied with it.

 

[TN_gal]

 

[OldTimer]

No way Sankey admits to poor quality officiating
$ankey is "The Puppet of Birmingham" and protects only one

I’m not suggesting removing him for being a crappy umpire, but being in a controversial incident which could carry over to todays game. Doubt it ever will happen however may not be a bad idea….

 

[volsagain]

Final day of the 3-round weekend dogfight:

Here’s hoping that Beam fares much better than Burns and Dollander. We need him to go as long as possible. Sending positive vibes that he stays healthy (and nothing wacky happens).

Curious to know how our relief pitching comes together today. I think one thing to keep in mind is Blade’s availability. Given Dollander’s status, we probably need Blade in the starting rotation next weekend.

I think our lineup will be ready to go. Coach Elander and the remaining coaches will be ready. Our fans in attendance will be ready to cheer our guys and give Mr. Napoleon a loud earful. I bet he will insert himself today.

Bring it on. Let’s go compete and win the series!

If he inserts himself into the game without cause he should be banned from all of baseball not just UT games. Either way he should never be at a UT games again.

 

[TN_gal]

My guess is that he'll try to be as quiet as possible today. He's done his damage and probably happy and satisfied with it.

I’d be surprised if he remains quiet. People of his ilk can’t help but insert themselves. They crave being the center of attention.

 

[chuckiepoo]

I think he will learn from this. While I understand that there are ramifications for next weekend, today’s goal is winning the rubber match. I have a hunch that the team will try to continue the momentum from last night’s win.

Regardless of today’s outcome, I’m sure the implications and ramifications will be a hot topic of discussion once today’s game is over and all this week.

Yes Ma’am. Fodder for the interwebz!

 

[TN_gal]

Yes Ma’am. Fodder for the interwebz!

Definitely. It’s prime for chatter.