The Official #1 Tennessee vs Notre Dame Super Regional Games Thread (Fri 6/10 6PM EST ESPN 2) ( Sat. 6/11 2PM EST ESPN ) (Sun. 6/12 1PM EST ESPN)

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Stoerner Fumbles said:
Brands can absolutely be damaged by a single negative event. Ask the Ford Pinto, Tylenol, or Firestone tires. We have a strong brand, but we’ve been running it into the rails the last couple of weeks. We don’t need to have players and coaches ejected, flip off opponents or throw fits. We can do better.
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There are a lot of people that can do better and not just within our program. The conference, the officials/umps, the NCAA, and the list goes on. A wise man I saw speak said that indifference is the problem. If you don’t speak up, then it’s on you.
 
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VolGee4 said:
There are a lot of people that can do better and not just within our program. The conference, the officials/umps, the NCAA, and the list goes on. A wise man I saw speak said that indifference is the problem. If you don’t speak up, then it’s on you.
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The topic is our team. Santa Claus can do better too.
 
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Proud Army Wife said:
Did I miss something here?
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Nope. Have another beer, I am. I know I am a smart azz, but I don't care for cynicism or disparaging remarks. I am little, but I am feisty. I will not apologize if it embarrasses you. That's on you. Not literally on you, Army Wife. GBO! Here's to tomorrow. May there always be another tomorrow.
 
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I will also add that for anyone that doubts this team you are more than welcome to cheer for that catholic team. We will be alright without you. This team was down 8-1 and had an opportunity to tie the game late. I wouldn’t want any other team in the country in this situation. Backs against the wall. You don’t want to play this team pissed off. And that’s exactly what they will be tomorrow. Our offense got some momentum going and it will be on full display.
 
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Juanita said:
Nope. Have another beer, I am. I know I am a smart azz, but I don't care for cynicism or disparaging remarks. I am little, but I am feisty. I will not apologize if it embarrasses you. That's on you. Not literally on you, Army Wife. GBO! Here's to tomorrow. May there always be another tomorrow.
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I know exactly who you’re talking about. Say no more. Hugs and cheers!
 
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Stoerner Fumbles said:
Brands can absolutely be damaged by a single negative event. Ask the Ford Pinto, Tylenol, or Firestone tires. We have a strong brand, but we’ve been running it into the rails the last couple of weeks. We don’t need to have players and coaches ejected, flip off opponents or throw fits. We can do better.
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Is this satire? Blue font ?

Yes, sure brands can be impacted by short term events. Firestone killed folks. Not a fair comparison. So did Tylenol, but guess who’s been the number one selling over the counter medication for half a century? …. Tylenol.

Ford has made the number one selling pickup truck in the world for 45 straight years.

Our brand has not and will not be impacted by “the last few weeks.” If you’d like to know more, shoot me a DM and I’ll send you a free copy of my public relations text book.
 
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Stoerner Fumbles said:
Brands can absolutely be damaged by a single negative event. Ask the Ford Pinto, Tylenol, or Firestone tires. We have a strong brand, but we’ve been running it into the rails the last couple of weeks. We don’t need to have players and coaches ejected, flip off opponents or throw fits. We can do better.
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I can’t say I disagree. Personally, I don’t think the antics are really that “offensive”. I think it’s more that we just have a whole lot of thin skinned, weak-knee people out there who hear an F-bomb and immediately toss a kid. But, you make good points because it’s those thin-skinned people who hold the fate of our season in their hands.

Clearly, the umpires do not like us and do not like how we conduct ourselves, and that bit us in the backside tonight. We probably need to reign it in a bit, because we’re not getting the benefit of the doubt with any call. No other player on any other team is getting rung up as quickly as Gilbert did tonight. They would have gotten a warning first.
 
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docholiday said:
Curious did we lose the series tonight? Just asking.
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Nope, we did however put all the pressure straight on our shoulders. I like our chances.
The pressure of this tournament format is what makes this such a sought after trophy. If it was easy to get, it wouldn’t be so rewarding.
 
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Stoerner Fumbles said:
The topic is our team. Santa Claus can do better too.
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Sure, the topic in college sports is just not about our team. I understand that it was about “our brand.” But I’m tired of watching incompetence and seeing our programs have rules changed after the fact and watching football/basketball officials affect outcomes (Anthony Jordan is an example). I understand not being rogue, but it’s been past time to not lay down anymore. Be brash and embrace it. The conference loves when schools “stay in line.”
 
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cobbwebb0710 said:
I’m so torn on this issue. Part of me thinks it’s a good idea but part of me doesn’t want to see the human element taken out of the game. I kinda feel like that’s what makes baseball, baseball.
But I get your point, because it can be very frustrating!
GBO!!
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I’ve seen it cause too many issues and it’s to a boiling point. The relationship between player/coach and umpires is not good. Just put the umpire behind the plate with an iPad that’s synced to the K Zone based off the player’s height. If the technology calls it the wrong way then the umpire has the K Zone in their hands with the correct call. In this era of technology it shouldn’t be that difficult to call a game fairly, for both teams.
 
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VolPack22 said:
I will also add that for anyone that doubts this team you are more than welcome to cheer for that catholic team. We will be alright without you. This team was down 8-1 and had an opportunity to tie the game late. I wouldn’t want any other team in the country in this situation. Backs against the wall. You don’t want to play this team pissed off. And that’s exactly what they will be tomorrow. Our offense got some momentum going and it will be on full display.
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UTK said:
There’s no defending the ejection. This **** is ruining college sports. Old men can’t take a couple mean words when they make awful calls….like in what world is that an okay reason to make such impactful decisions? Absolute insanity that they’re so untouchable. And some people are okay with it. Insanity.
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cobbwebb0710 said:
I’m talking to the ones who are throwing in the towel already. I’m hammered and still able to look at this somewhat rationally.
We got outplayed, it’s simple.
We’ll be ok and will bounce back tomorrow.
GBO!!
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We must bounce back tomorrow, there is no other option.
 
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patrick said:
LVille A&M game - last inning a LVille batter turned to umpire and said that wasn’t an FN strike. Lol.
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Like I said, no other player other than Gilbert gets rung up as quickly by using an F-bomb. This was about our team. Keep their mouths shut tomorrow or else we’ll have more players rung up in a heart beat.
 
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