The Official Tennessee vs S. Miss Super Regional Game 1 Thread Sat. June 10 3PM EST ESPNU (Hattiesburg)

[BallerVolFan]

I respectfully disagree. Your back is against the wall and your team was super flat. Spice it up.

No. You don’t make huge changes now. A few tweaks, maybe. Anything other than that just isn’t going to happen.

 

[Orange931]

Blake Burke has not hit a home run since the 2nd game of the Mississippi State series I believe. Absolutely mind blowing.

Someone had mentioned a sophomore slump but it’s more like a second half slump. 15 HR’s on the season (14 in his freshman year) eliminates the 2nd year theory.

 

[cwbytruckers]

Anyone know why Drieling hasnt been getting playing time as of late?

 

[patrick]

Go Vols.

Hope the team is fired up, focused, and prepared. Showed some life at the resumption of game today. Need the bats to wake up. Heck Stark should lay down a bunt or two.

 

[BigALWiLson]

1. Dickey
2. Ensley
3. Merritt
4. CMO
5. Ahuna
6. Denton
7. Burke
8. Stark
9. Scott

I actually like this. Think it could work

 

[Ttucke11]

No. You don’t make huge changes now. A few tweaks, maybe. Anything other than that just isn’t going to happen.

I know it's not going to happen, I just would like a few of our automatic outs to be replaced.

 

[OrangeTsar]

lol


. Which year! 2001 Vs LSU in SEC title game? Vs Ky when we lost to a WR who played QB?

I was thinking of that KY game. Was that under Butch?

 

[spyfish007]

I respectfully disagree. Your back is against the wall and your team was super flat. Spice it up.

Those guys really have not been playing much. They are generally colder. I am cool with playing with the lineup order but not who is in the lineup. If want to start pinch hitting early I am ok with that.

 

[VolunteerCeltic]

but hitting under .200 in Post Season and has almost 70 strike outs. Not good for leadoff batter

True, but who is going to play the infield as good as him

 

[VolunteerCeltic]

but hitting under .200 in Post Season and has almost 70 strike outs. Not good for leadoff batter

He does strike out looking a lot for sure

 

[The Dog]

I was thinking of that KY game. Was that under Butch?

Dooley

 

[mattdingus2002]

Do we think about Dickey at catcher and dreiling in left? Or maybe Merritt left and dreiling DH? Just feel like we need that extra competitive bat

 

[patrick]

Do we think about Dickey at catcher and dreiling in left? Or maybe Merritt left and dreiling DH? Just feel like we need that extra competitive bat

I don’t disagree with this at all. Need some additional bats in the lineup.

 

[vol66]

This pitcher for Wake has got some serious quirks.

 

[GoVolunteers]

I hope we had good shower discipline between games

 

[mattdingus2002]

I hope we had good shower discipline between games

It’s funny you think we’re getting showers, our players have once again been sent under the bleachers

 

[OrangeTsar]

Dooley

the Three Stooges get me confused sometimes. I am actively deliberately trying to forget their tenures

 

[BallerVolFan]

This pitcher for Wake has got some serious quirks.

I was about to say the same thing. Tough to watch. Bouncing the ball off the back of his hand, flaring his arms 2-3 times, talking to himself… he’s got the fire tho.

 

[TheBigOne10]

We just have to find a way to win this one. If we do, our pitching is setup wayyyyyy better than theirs for tomorrow. We just have to be patient and work this guy. They’ll try to throw him 100+ pitches because their coach don’t give a ****.

 

[BallerVolFan]

We just have to find a way to win this one. If we do, our pitching is setup wayyyyyy better than theirs for tomorrow. We just have to be patient and work this guy. They’ll try to throw him 100+ pitches because their coach don’t give a ****.

I would too for what it’s worth. He’s had 6 days of rest and the pitches he threw Monday was pretty much the same as bullpen work he would’ve been doing anyways. He’s their ace, if I could get 100+ out of him, I would.

 

[Orange.]

This is more like it. Moved to seats. Luck charm!

 

[mr.checkerboards]

We just have to find a way to win this one. If we do, our pitching is setup wayyyyyy better than theirs for tomorrow. We just have to be patient and work this guy. They’ll try to throw him 100+ pitches because their coach don’t give a ****.

We know he's willing to push him to 130+. The only way he's getting pulled is if we are scoring and even then idk if they do that

 

[mr.checkerboards]

And if we win, I wouldn't be surprised if the bring Oldham back tomorrow.
This guy doesn't give to ****s about his pitchers

 

[ALStateLineVol]

To be the best, you have to beat the best. This is it, so go out and play like it. Let's eave it on the field and see what happens.
Go Vols!!

 

[TheBigOne10]

We know he's willing to push him to 130+. The only way he's getting pulled is if we are scoring and even then idk if they do that

Yep, if by some chance we jump on him big time early, they may keep him in longer to save arms for the rubber match. It’s time for our talented and experienced guys to step up like we need and expect. Need Moore, Burke, Ahuna, Merritt, Dickey all putting this on their shoulders.