The Official Vandy @ #1 Tennessee SEC Tourney Game 1 Thread (Wed. May 22 5:30PM EST SEC NETWORK)

[Christian Lowe]

We do not have a postseason staff

should be fine as long as we dont end up in a losers bracket early

 

[TheBigOne10]

Going to be a lot of eating crow when we’re in Omaha. Lol. Throwaway game.

 

[AllThingsTN]

1 down 1 to go. Get some more work for some guys we will need some innings from to make a run and get back to Knoxville.

 

[volfannga]

Its just hard for anyone to keep good depth pitching with the stupid portal. Right now, we have Russell for Fridays, Loy probably for Sundays or a LR role. Then who else? Causey is probably gone. Beam gone. Snead gone. Kirby gone. Sechrist gone. I mean who else is there that is reliable?

I feel Phillips will be much improved aftera year with Frank.

 

[utVolFanInVA]

Yep. Their RPI is 25 (before beating us).

Vandy is benefiting from being in the SEC in terms of RPI. They were 13-17 in league play. Sound like a top 25 RPI team?

 

[Christian Lowe]

Vandy is benefiting from being in the SEC in terms of RPI. They were 13-17 in league play. Sound like a top 25 RPI team?

in this conference, yes

 

[Volstylexx]

If thats the case.. its cuz all 4 didnt give af about this stupid ass tourney

As it should be. Vandy made a run to the conference title last year and then got knocked out of their regional. Making it to Sunday is one of the worst things that can happen to a team in Hoover. History has shown us this time and time again. As Tony’s been saying for a week, “Hoover is fun for the fans and that’s about it”

 

[knoxvol52]

I feel Phillips will be much improved aftera year with Frank.

Matthew Dallas will be better as a Sophomore.

 

[jdogvol]

Idiot ESPN talking heads not even acknowledging we pitched midweek arms who barely faced SEC bats this season.

 

[NOLAPhil]

Talking heads yapping about how strong the mid teams are. Uhhh...the vols switched pitchers every inning regardless of success. This game was glorified exhibition.

 

[GOBO-Baseball02]

Pitching was iffy from the get go this year. We all knew it, we all commented on it. C'mon Frank!

 

[chuckiepoo]

8 Tennessee pitchers in 9 innings (and we're still not done)....What kind of coaching is this from CTV? C'mon Frank! Did CTV wave the white flag in the 4th and bring guys out like he's playing a Tuesday night?

Yes

 

[Sudden Impact]

We end up with 1, 2, 3 seed not that big of a deal. Beginning to believe CTV coaching this game to give the lower end of the Bull Pen some experience.Seriously, won the conference,high seed projected, rain coming? Why wear your self out. CTV maybe used this as an evaluation tool. Don’t forget to wait for the rain delays get back home and get ready to host.

 

[KnoxtotheBoro20]

As it should be. Vandy made a run to the conference title last year and then got knocked out of their regional. Making it to Sunday is one of the worst things that can happen to a team in Hoover. History has shown us this time and time again. As Tony’s been saying for a week, “Hoover is fun for the fans and that’s about it”

I agree. I just dont know why coaches or ADs cant vote to just not play it.

 

[volfan411]

honestly not sure. was thinking he may be like DD as a draft eligible SO

He is only 2 years removed from HS so I don’t believe he is eligible this year.

 

[nashvillepanther]

As it should be. Vandy made a run to the conference title last year and then got knocked out of their regional. Making it to Sunday is one of the worst things that can happen to a team in Hoover. History has shown us this time and time again. As Tony’s been saying for a week, “Hoover is fun for the fans and that’s about it”

This is the only correct take except for extreme outliers.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

We better hope we don’t go more than 3 games in regional play. Pitching beyond that is subpar.

I agree, but also I’m not sure many teams have good pitching after 3 games. College pitching is generally pretty poor after you get past a 3-game series. At least we have the offense to compensate for that. Most teams don’t.

 

[Volstylexx]

Are you wanting a rinse repeat beatdown to go home?

I want our guys to get some experience, Tony and coaches to see some alternative lineups and pitching rotations that will be helpful in postseason, and I want to get back to Knoxville healthy. If that occurs via a beat down, sure. Bring it on. Has zero impact on our post season. Mississippi state was run ruled twice in Hoover and then went and won a natty. The quicker fans realize this the better.

 

[KnoxtotheBoro20]

We end up with 1, 2, 3 seed not that big of a deal. Beginning to believe CTV coaching this game to give the lower end of the Bull Pen some experience.Seriously, won the conference,high seed projected, rain coming? Why wear your self out. CTV maybe used this as an evaluation tool.

Should be a guaranteed top 4 seed as long as we dont just get obliterated by MSU or A&M. Even then though, should be a 3 at worst

 

[TheBigOne10]

Pitching was iffy from the get go this year. We all knew it, we all commented on it. C'mon Frank!

They’re TOP 3 in the nation statistically. What in the literal hell?!

 

[Volstylexx]

This is the only correct take except for extreme outliers.

Good for bubble teams, bad if your seeding is locked in

 

[Drewbydoo]

Ever lived in Texas? You’ve got hosting for a well developed burning of meat plan down.

I have not lived in Texas, but I really, really like Texas. I still have trouble wrapping my head around just how huge Texas is too.

As for hosting, my parents were and are excellent hosts and now that I have my own home, I want to do or express my version of that. It's an oddly social thing to do my house because eventually my roommates want to help, which is kind of nice. The person most impressed by this is my girlfriend and her friends that we cook and prepare so much of what we eat.

 

[VolPack22]

#1, #2, #3, #6, and #7 all lost their first game. If #5 Mississippi State didn’t have a walk off then that would make 6 of the top 7 seeds losing their first game with #4 still to play. Pretty wild tournament so far. 8-12 had a lot more the play for than 1-7 and it shows.

 

[KnoxtotheBoro20]

I want our guys to get some experience, Tony and coaches to see some alternative lineups and pitching rotations that will be helpful in postseason, and I want to get back to Knoxville healthy. If that occurs via a beat down, sure. Bring it on. Has zero impact on our post season. Mississippi state was run ruled twice in Hoover and then went and won a natty. The quicker fans realize this the better.

I understand it too. Just dont know why we even risk the injuries if we dont care to win. Nothing about this tourney is good for the sport imo

 

[Volstylexx]

Should be a guaranteed top 4 seed as long as we dont just get obliterated by MSU or A&M. Even then though, should be a 3 at worst

Top 4 seed is locked up regardless of what happens in Hoover. We’re the SEC regular season champions who won 9 straight sec series. Yall be worrying way too much.