The Official Evansville @ #1 Tennessee Super Regional Game 1 Thread (Fri. June 7 3PM EST) (ESPN2)

[VFL10]

Kenton Deverman is a great pitcher, and someone TV had his eye on in high school. He’ll be tough to beat.

Any chance we try to get him into the portal?

 

[greasemachine]

We're in the mid-state too, and my son and I are seriously considering driving up for a couple of the early games. It is a long drive though.

I drove it last year from Nashville. Boring drive yes, but it was a very easy drive. Like 6 turns the entire way

 

[Grnhead13]

Replying to my own post because I forgot to say that the drive would be 9.5hrs.

Do it ! I am from the area and I take in this spectacle every year....to me it is one of the must see sporting events even if you don't have a rooting interest. There honestly isn't a bad seat in the house and even the GA outfield tickets are a blast. If you would like more specifics or a little more ammo for being able to convince the other half to drive up just let me know. Hope to see you here, and possibly at the tailgate!

 

[TechnoVol]

We gotta make it first so you got some time to think on it.

I agree. Evansville will be tough. Playing on house money and loose.

 

[VolPack22]

Bless their heart.

 

[Madscientistvol]

I agree. Evansville will be tough. Playing on house money and loose.

They got to this stage and have to be taken seriously, we as fans can be excited for what should be an easy series, but CTV and our team know what’s at stake and will be prepping accordingly.

 

[CAVPUT]

I am also anti-woo, but since I now know you are, I may have to reconsider my position.

Better hit the store for some jello and vodka too then.

 

[Stoerner Fumbles]

Any chance we try to get him into the portal?

Yes

 

[Volprofch05]

An LSU fan confirmed it was rigged. Apparently one of their boosters bought a ridiculous amount of them.

That is even more stupid

 

[wtmvol]

Any chance we try to get him into the portal?

With the lax transfer rules these days, maybe we get that done in the next 24 hours...

 

[Jax_Vol]

That won't help them. They are listening to the wrong version of the song.

Twangy Rocky Top is the true irritant. Wish we would switch to it in Neyland.

 

[Jax_Vol]

31 hours

I'm almost ready

 

[fryeguy93]

Well, LSU fans consumed almost 70K jello shots at last year’s CWS, so they may not be as particular about how they consume their alcohol.

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Should be labeled the "Class Chart"

I'm a proud whiskeyphile but bragging about your fanbases' drunkeness and apparent alcoholism has never appealed to me.

Yeah, I know it's technically for charity, but the Mississippi and Louisiana fanbases in recent years have proven why their particular schools lag in university- an state public education, rankings.

 

[Ghost of Archvol]

Well, LSU fans consumed almost 70K jello shots at last year’s CWS, so they may not be as particular about how they consume their alcohol.

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I am glad that we are more on par w/ esteemed universities such as UVA and Stanford and not LSU.

But I am shocked we got "outdrank" by Oral Roberts. What's up with that!? Those Baptists like to keep that on the down low you know.

 

[Ghost of Archvol]

Should be labeled the "Class Chart"

I'm a proud whiskeyphile but bragging about your fanbases' drunkeness and apparent alcoholism has never appealed to me.

Yeah, I know it's technically for charity, but the Mississippi and Louisiana fanbases in recent years have proven why their particular schools lag in university- an state public education, rankings.

Snob alert! You right tho'.

 

[utchs81]

I am glad that we are more on par w/ esteemed universities such as UVA and Stanford and not LSU.

But I am shocked we got "outdrank" by Oral Roberts. What's up with that!? Those Baptists like to keep that on the down low you know.

Oral Roberts wasn't Baptist but I get your drift.

 

[cardvolfan]

In doing my research of the Purple Aces, I came across the following stat lines for Mark Shallenberger, and they are wildly impressive:

BA .390
OPS 1.247
HR 17
RBI 63
Slg .719
OBP .528
BB 45
SO 21
HBP 26

His SO% is 6.9%, but his HBP is maybe even more insane. Double the number of walks vs. strike outs, all while being a big power guy.

 

[@1RBFjr]

I'm almost ready

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I assume that’s a screenshot and you haven’t been pounding Polish beer.

 

[Ghost of Archvol]

Oral Roberts wasn't Baptist but I get your drift.

should have said, evangelicals then...

 

[utchs81]

should have said, evangelicals then...

Yep, think his origin was pentacostal.

 

[TheBigOne10]

In doing my research of the Purple Aces, I came across the following stat lines for Mark Shallenberger, and they are wildly impressive:

BA .390
OPS 1.247
HR 17
RBI 63
Slg .719
OBP .528
BB 45
SO 21
HBP 26

His SO% is 6.9%, but his HBP is maybe even more insane. Double the number of walks vs. strike outs, all while being a big power guy.

Very impressive. Tough out and a seasoned veteran. They’ve got the other guy in their lineup with 21 bombs as well. Need to limit those two obviously.

 

[TechnoVol]

In doing my research of the Purple Aces, I came across the following stat lines for Mark Shallenberger, and they are wildly impressive:

BA .390
OPS 1.247
HR 17
RBI 63
Slg .719
OBP .528
BB 45
SO 21
HBP 26

His SO% is 6.9%, but his HBP is maybe even more insane. Double the number of walks vs. strike outs, all while being a big power guy.

This kid's a problem and not the only one in their lineup. They are a very good offensive team.

 

[TechnoVol]

Very impressive. Tough out and a seasoned veteran. They’ve got the other guy in their lineup with 21 bombs as well. Need to limit those two obviously.

They have 11 seniors on this team. Their head coach said they've been together the entire time and have a "Last Ride" mentality.

 

[TheBigOne10]

They have 11 seniors on this team. Their head coach said they've been together the entire time and have a "Last Ride" mentality.

With all the draft-eligible guys we have I would hope we have the same mentality. Again, we need to make the narrative about us.

 

[Ernest T. Vol]

That won't help them. They are listening to the wrong version of the song.

Twangy Rocky Top is the true irritant. Wish we would switch to it in Neyland.

They should be listening while taking infield practice 'cause that's our HR song.