The Official Texas A&M @ #1 Tennessee National Championship Game 1 Thread (Sat. June 22 7:30 EST) (ESPN)

[NO SIR EEE]

Ok....doesn't mean it doesn't suck

Also this is the Championship series, the stakes are just a tad higher.

They are higher, but all of a sudden showing up and acting like they’re avid followers and openly crapping on the team is BS.

 

[LLcoolDave]

can't believe we didn't see any orange dongs tonight

 

[firestorm]

Get that 3rd out then can stretch.

 

[Ttucke11]

Just move on with a different attitude. Bad performance.

 

[BillyHoyleVol]

Not so sure. Most of the hits A&M have are on belt high pitches. That is just bad placement by the pitchers. The umpire has a low strike zone but the pitchers have to show they can hit the spot consistently as well. TN just haven't been able to be consistent from the first pitch of the ball game.

Our guys are totally on their heels at the plate. If you don’t know where the zone is, you can’t look for your pitch/develop your approach because you’re constantly worried about getting rung up on a good take. Our arms have thrown meat all day, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t get the same low zone. If TAMU is rewarded for making that pitch, we should too.

 

[mattdingus2002]

good pitching beats good hitting 9 times out of 10, probably should’ve seen this coming

 

[LordVOLdemort]

most of these new names in here haven’t been here all season watching every game. It’s cool that they support UT, but showing up all of a sudden because we’re playing for a national title and openly *****ing on tonight’s game is bs.

I feel you, No Sir, but they’re here now. No reason to act like this is an exclusive club. I’ve been here for 16 years. Jeeez, when I type that I feel old as hell

 

[Switch 625]

How do just not show up for a game of this magnitude?

 

[yabadabadolnavy]

What do you tell the guys in the locker room after a performance like this? Tony V, this is why you’re paid the big bucks.. tough one tonight. Tip hat to A&M.

Nothing… you go home and go to bed. Early start tomorrow

 

[theroyz71]

Jesus why I am watching this kids parents so much

Former MLB player.

 

[BradstarVols]

Vols take the next 2. No biggie.

 

[Proud Army Wife]

Unfortunately, the first inning seems to be an omen for what was going to happen tonight.

My husband thinks sports are rigged and that we’ll win tomorrow but won’t win the championship because there’s more money to be made with A&M winning. I’m this close to kicking him out lol.

 

[DaddyChad]

We’ll have much better pitching tomorrow and I’ve got believe we have a better approach at the plate. Maybe the ump for tomorrow gets laid and has a better game as well.

 

[VOLINVONORE]

Obviously you haven’t watched all season. This Tennessee team seems to come back with a piss and vinegar attitude after a loss and it’s usually not too good for the opponent.

True, but it is more difficult when the team you are playing is almost as good as you. Just can not spot good teams run and then not hit their pitching. We still have 9 out to go, so anything can happen.

 

[lilesrt]

A lot of you weren’t around watching every game this year like a lot of us were. A lot of you don’t understand that sometimes this happens in baseball. A lot of you don’t understand **** frankly.

Ouch!

 

[Volatile68]

We still have the best offense in the nation. It’s not over. That’s why they play 9 innings and a best of 3 series

Was over in the 1st inning. Coach made a huge mistake starting whatever his name is. Gave A&M all the momentum

 

[LivinginthePast]

Ok let’s go we need some runs now!!!!!

 

[TAF]

Let's put it THIS way...name me ANOTHER Team you'd want to put on the field down 7 with 3 at bats??

 

[VolsLFC]

Less depressing than the frustrating result we’ve seen on the baseball field tonight, and because most likely commentators are bored by this game that went from looking dramatic to undramatic.

Former MLB player.

I didn’t want reasonable responses, dang it!

 

[DaddyChad]

My husband thinks sports are rigged and that we’ll win tomorrow but won’t win the championship because there’s more money to be made with A&M winning. I’m this close to kicking him out lol.

Use the crane kick…

 

[firestorm]

Time to stretch.

Please Vols bats make it a magical turnaround.

 

[vol66]

If there’s a time…

 

[rocketskates]

I'd love to find the game you are watching. This has been a hot mess since batter #1 for a&m

It’s on ESPN, if you give me your local broadcasting lineup I’ll be happy to tell you the channel number.

Take away the 5th inning and it’s a tie (before the last two runs).

 

[LordVOLdemort]

Most of them are horrible fans...always in here chiming in when crap is going rough but no where to be found when its going good. Gtfo with that crap

I feel ya, but that’s what the ignore button is for. As the old heads, we gotta be better.

 

[NO SIR EEE]

I feel you, No Sir, but they’re here now. No reason to act like this is an exclusive club. I’ve been here for 16 years. Jeeez, when I type that I feel old as hell

Everyone’s welcome man. But again, just showing up out of the blue with zero knowledge and turning on their team is dumb.