The Official Shriners Children's Classic Weekend Game Thread (vs Texas Friday 8PM EST) (vs Baylor Saturday 4PM EST) (vs Oklahoma Sunday Noon EST)

[lukeneyland]

This song sums up how I feel right now. I got rear ended to see this wouldn’t change it for the world

 

[vol66]

Ukrainian flag is flying out front, basevols play a game later.

GBO!!!

 

[TN_gal]

 

[feathersax]

Tony laid it on the line, not shrinking from Vol shortcomings. Tennessee will be fine & will likely meet those Longhorns again this season. Chase Burns was awesome.

 

[VolPack22]

Outside of Burns, I just dont think we really looked like we belonged tonight.

I guess we didn’t belong after losing to Indiana St 7 games into last season either? It’s baseball, losses happen in a long season.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

We definitely belong. A lot of balls were hit hard by us today and they just didn’t fall our way. Also the ump behind the plate was wildly inconsistent. We are a very good baseball team and still have Blade coming back at some point

Booting balls and poor base running. Not a sign of a top team

 

[VolGee4]

College umps typically give a wide outside corner. This guy has all night. No excuses now.

Really? I’ve watched quite a bit of college baseball the last few years.

 

[wmcovol]

Really? I’ve watched quite a bit of college baseball the last few years.

It’s what I’ve noticed. I’ve been a cbb fan for about 20 yrs.

 

[TN_gal]

A big Saturday for Tennessee Athletics for both basketball teams and baseball. Thankfully they are not happening all at the same time. Hope they all get wins today.

I’m curious to see how the baseball team responds against Baylor today. I liked Coach V’s candor during his postgame availability. Look forward to the game!

 

[VolPack22]

A big Saturday for Tennessee Athletics for both basketball teams and baseball. Thankfully they are not happening all at the same time. Hope they all get wins today.

I’m curious to see how the baseball team responds against Baylor today. I liked Coach V’s candor during his postgame availability. Look forward to the game!

I think they will bounce back in a big way today. Baylor is not the same caliber of team that Texas is.

 

[Coddlecreek1]

We’ve made some costly mistakes tonite, but no doubt, Texas looks pretty darn good. Very well rounded[/QUOT

plate umpire pi$$ed on Luc and told’em it was raining….eyes of Texas were upon them…spineless dweeb

 

[NO SIR EEE]

It’s baseball. Tennessee will drop some games this year, Texas will drop some games as well. The beautiful thing about baseball is you never know what’s going to happen.

 

[peerless98]

Booting balls and poor base running. Not a sign of a top team

Besides the bad decision in the first inning, where was the bad base running?

 

[VolPack22]

Besides the bad decision in the first inning, where was the bad base running?

I can’t remember what inning but someone got caught in a rundown between 2nd and 3rd on a comebacker to the pitcher. Ended up with a runner on 2nd anyways. Bad baserunning by the lead runner, but equally good baserunning by the batter to make it to 2nd. That was the only other blunder I recall off the top of my head.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

Besides the bad decision in the first inning, where was the bad base running?

Like Pack posted the runner who got caught in a run down. But the decision in the first was really bad. Couldve had runners on 2nd and 3rd with Trey up, had a chance to jump on em early.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

I think they will bounce back in a big way today. Baylor is not the same caliber of team that Texas is.

Correct.... The funny thing is I never said this team was bad, just not top 5 caliber like I thought they should win today. Then who knows what arms will be left for tomorrow. I almost wished we wouldve thrown Johnny wholestaff last night and used Burns today and Dollander tomorrow to secure a 2-1 weekend.

 

[87&91ALUM]

I didn't find the game and wanted to catch the Lady Vols last night. Tough loss 2-7. Checked the box score and stats and we just didn't get the runs and they did. I'm watching replay on MLB now so should get the game at 3:30 pm CST. Lady Vols at 6:30 pm ESPNU. So beat Baylor and Beat Kentucky! GBO! We are early in the season for baseball. Losses are part of the game. It is how we respond that matters. Good experience to play tough teams on the road early IMO.

 

[Gbo basketball123]

The real UT will win today I will be there

 

[VolGee4]

It’s what I’ve noticed. I’ve been a cbb fan for about 20 yrs.

I mean, I played it at a lower level and pitched. I would love those calls. I couldn’t watch past the 5th inning last night, but there were 2 bad ones and there is another one shown on Twitter later in the game that’s even worse. Hitters have no chance.

Last year’s team had really good plate discipline, so I tend to lean toward our players when they don’t agree.

 

[peerless98]

Like Pack posted the runner who got caught in a run down. But the decision in the first was really bad. Couldve had runners on 2nd and 3rd with Trey up, had a chance to jump on em early.

That is the only error. The rundown is common. It forces the defense to make a play that with the risk of an error with no added benefit. We didn’t risk anything on that play.

 

[TechnoVol]

That is the only error. The rundown is common. It forces the defense to make a play that with the risk of an error with no added benefit. We didn’t risk anything on that play.

That was my point last night when I posted. Actually ended up with a faster baserunner on 2nd.

 

[lukeneyland]

We didn’t play terrible had some bad luck on some hard hit balls. Texas deserved the win but we are very good again this year. Think we’ll bounce back today

 

[NorCalVol67]

Don’t think we will start at 4:00. First inning of OK/UCLA took nearly 40 minutes.

 

[vol66]

Legoooooooooooooo, too early to pregame?

 

[NorCalVol67]

Legoooooooooooooo, too early to pregame?

Nope, not at all.