The Official Tennessee vs LSU College World Series Game 1 Thread (Sat. June 17 7PM EST) ESPN

[Proud Army Wife]

Some of y’all are just insufferable

 

[Volbrando]

So we play Stanford if we lose because they also lost and not LSU again? Does that mean we are in the losers bracket and are out of it?

 

[RAVOL]

In retrospect, do you start Dough tonight instead? Lindsey just never seemed to locate, and obviously getting this deep into the pen in game one of what now is likely 4 if we win out absolutely kills us. In summary, this sucks.

Plenty of arms plus we get tomorrow off no body has thrown to much. In CHRIST Alone

 

[TechnoVol]

In retrospect, do you start Dough tonight instead? Lindsey just never seemed to locate, and obviously getting this deep into the pen in game one of what now is likely 4 if we win out absolutely kills us. In summary, this sucks.

Do wouldn't have scored any runs for us.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

I agree with he assessment, but Vols not even giving competitive at bats. They have watched pitches all season and this game is no different.

Yeah our O isnt good enough to hit Elite guys like Skeens. Good thing is there are few on his level.

 

[KnoxtotheBoro20]

Right now, we are at least the third fastest team in the league. All the others are on their butts watching us play.

And they are doing it very slowly.

Fair enough

 

[C-south]

In retrospect, do you start Dough tonight instead? Lindsey just never seemed to locate, and obviously getting this deep into the pen in game one of what now is likely 4 if we win out absolutely kills us. In summary, this sucks.

We are going to give up runs no matter who we play. We aren’t guaranteed to do much against a guy like Skenes.

 

[CDB]

Lol what!? Yes! Come on now. This is a young team who struggled and Tony still managed to lead to Omaha. Correct me if I’m wrong, but doesn’t he also have the #1 class coming in next year? This team will be even better. Doesn’t help we’re facing the best pitcher in the game right now. Chill. Lawd

Thank you

 

[THEONLYTENISEE]

There is a strong chance he doesn't pitch again in CWS.

If they beat WF there’s a 100% chance.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

So we play Stanford if we lose because they also lost and not LSU again? Does that mean we are in the losers bracket and are out of it?

Losers bracket is double elim. Have to win 4 straight starting Monday.

 

[UTFanHades]

It’s a hard question.. would you rather be top 10 in all three major sports but never win anything to show for it, or win a title and only be good in that one sport?

Georgia and Bama fans seem ok with the that arrangement

 

[Switch 625]

Sure as hell feels like it

The super regionals last year in baseball, football at SCjr, BBall team loss to FAU in NCAA are just the most recent examples.

 

[mackievol]

Dude, LSU was the favorite to win the tournament.

Not worth replying to idiots like this

 

[TheBigOne10]

Their #1 whos a lefty

I’m already having premonitions of some rough swings by Maui. Hope he can prove me wrong. That guy has some elite off speed.

 

[volfannga]

who is stanford gonna throw?

Quinn Matthews. Tough lefty. Gonna be another tough game.

 

[lilesrt]

At the numbers Burke!

 

[KnoxtotheBoro20]

Then Burke barrels a ball right at Crews. Crap luck

 

[GiveHim6InSC]

Yes and yes. This team overachieved and Tony has done a great job this season.

The CWS is a wonderful achievement after losing who we lost last year and after the way this season started. A win or anything here is icing on the cake.

 

[wmcovol]

Not sure 1 position player for Tennessee could start or play regular for LSU. Maybe Dickey but that would be it. CoMo at 2nd might be a good choice but Dugas has been LSUs best player vs Tennessee in all the games. Add Skenes dominance & it’s pretty tough.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

I’m already having premonitions of some rough swings by Maui. Hope he can prove me wrong. That guy has some elite off speed.

Hopefull Ensley, Moore and Merritt have big days.

 

[Franklin Pierce]

Looks like Vols will play Quinn Matthews and Stanford in LOSERS bracket.

 

[Switch 625]

Dude, LSU was the favorite to win the tournament.

We’re not even competitive tonight. We’re not even putting up a fight. They aren’t that good.

 

[6-4-3]

It’s pretty much over.

1989 USC
2006 Oregon State
2010 USCe
2017 Oregon State

There’s the only teams that have ever won after losing on the first day. Ever.

So you’re saying there’s a chance….

 

[cobbwebb0710]

I just found a flaw with Paul Skenes! Watch how he pulls his hand out of his glove at the height of his windup(near his face)
Major league hitters will pick him apart!

 

[imw8n4u]

Finally got to my G&T. Needed it.

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Right there with you, I just made a double rum and coke.