[Purple Haize]

I don't know what is more frustrating: watching the Pacers miss lay ups or LU leave runners on base in scoring position

[JK37]

NAJ, I shouldn't have said "bumped". Moved to ESPN2, because WCWS games were postponed in OK due to storms.

[4everfsu]

7 - 0 top of the 3rd, as Dandy Don would say turn out the lights. Looks like we had stage fright on the national scene.

[Purple Haize]

7 - 0 top of the 3rd, as Dandy Don would say turn out the lights. Looks like we had stage fright on the national scene.

We don't fare well in games broadcast on 'real' ESPN channels. Just sayin

[Purple Haize]

9-0. The guys look like they are done and just playing for tomorrow. And looking HORRIBLE tonite. Pride anyone?

[JK37]

And the delayed tag for the 10th USC run is proof the guys aren't even locked in anymore. Disappointing. No excuse, but down 9 does explain it somewhat. The nonchalant way that was handled shows a lack of pride on display right now. Hard for an alum to take that.

[LUGrad2000]

Glad I came, but we are toast. Overmatched. Beautiful stadium though.

[Purple Haize]

And the delayed tag for the 10th USC run is proof the guys aren't even locked in anymore. Disappointing. No excuse, but down 9 does explain it somewhat. The nonchalant way that was handled shows a lack of pride on display right now. Hard for an alum to take that.

Well the coach admitted he threw in the towel after the 3rd so.....

[jinxy]

It all started with the wrong choice of starting pitcher.

[Purple Haize]

It all started with the wrong choice of starting pitcher.

I dunno. Having runners on 2nd and 3rd with no outs and no runs didn't help

[flameshaw]

Roy was arguing with Toman to stay in. Toman did not look amused. Roy looked to be throwing pretty well until he threw the first double play ball away. Then he only got one out on the next double play ball hit to him. He made some very poor decisions and then couldn't throw a strike. I can respect the kid wanting to stay in, but he had no business being disrespectful when taken out. I know I am from the old school, but that young man wouldn't want to do that again.
Hope we can bounce back tomorrow, we will need to bring our best game. It would be nice to beat Clemson again.

[Schfourteenteen]

16-0.

Toman's interview was dejecting. The players are picking dandelions out in right.

Hopefully we'll show up when the scoreboard resets to 0-0 tomorrow.

[ballah09]

team isnt ready for the big stage yet...playing scared.

so many free swinging, pitchers cant locate, and they cant field.

tomorrow is a new day and not on a national tv. hopefully we get the good ball club

[Chippy]

It all started with the wrong choice of starting pitcher.

That's easy to say now. He shut out SC in 5 innings with 1 hit ball the last time he faced them. We don't have a lot of options this year.

[Purple Haize]

16-0.

Toman's interview was dejecting. The players are picking dandelions out in right.

Hopefully we'll show up when the scoreboard resets to 0-0 tomorrow.

IMO, that interview showed his thinking coming into this game. He was more worried about tomorrow's scenario then focusing on the game tonite.

[Liberty22]

This game left the Sunbelt thinking... "we should have taken Liberty......."

[Sly Fox]

Not to defend the thinking, but most coaches tend to gamble more in winner's bracket semifinals. Knowing that you aren't facing elimination, you want preserve your best arms for when it really matters. Obviously that didn't pay off in this one. But in NCAA Regionals, thinking about yesterday is pointless whether good or bad. It is all about the next one.

[Purple Haize]

Not to defend the thinking, but most coaches tend to gamble more in winner's bracket semifinals. Knowing that you aren't facing elimination, you want preserve your best arms for when it really matters. Obviously that didn't pay off in this one. But in NCAA Regionals, thinking about yesterday is pointless whether good or bad. It is all about the next one.

Yes but thinking about TODAY is usually a whole lot more beneficial then what MIGHT happen tomorrow

[jlread]

Was he trying to extend the heal time for Richardson in hopes he could pitch against the gamecocks in the next game we play them in?

[jinxy]

i said it yesterday, it wasn't hindsight at all. Look back through the threads. Lambert has been the most consistent starter we've had all year. Now, since Richardson has been starting he has been the best starter we've had. Lambert has been Mr. Steady all year though. Brooks started the year strong then had a lot of 5-6 inning ballgames where he really struggled. I firmly believe Lambert is a much better matchup for a powerful SEC club than the soft tossing Roy. Toman waived the white flag once he took Lyons out. Still we shouldn't get hammered like that with anybody we have throwing on our staff. Embarassing.

[BJWilliams]

After going 9 innings D1 wouldnt be available again until Super Regionals except maybe in a relief role on Monday jlread.

[bigsmooth]

Not to defend the thinking, but most coaches tend to gamble more in winner's bracket semifinals. Knowing that you aren't facing elimination, you want preserve your best arms for when it really matters. Obviously that didn't pay off in this one. But in NCAA Regionals, thinking about yesterday is pointless whether good or bad. It is all about the next one.

totally agree with sly here. yes this was an embarrassing loss. There are some days where you just do not have it and It happens.The guys kept playing. I personally like the focus change to the elimination game. wipe the slate clean. You could make an argument for either pitcher in this game. Both Roy and Lambert pitched well when we played the gamecocks in the regular season. but as sly said, this game is in the rear view. Time for Clemson! GO FLAMES!

[olldflame]

The 5 errors were the most embarassing thing to me, and that is very atypical for this team. 11 of their runs were unearned. I agree that the final score is irrelevant. Clean slate against the Tigers, and we know we can beat them.

I think we will have made a big mistake if we are eliminated from this tournament without pitching Blake Fulghum. IMHO who is pitching well now is more important than who had the best season, and Blake was terriffic in his last outing against CCU.

[Purple Haize]

Not to defend the thinking, but most coaches tend to gamble more in winner's bracket semifinals. Knowing that you aren't facing elimination, you want preserve your best arms for when it really matters. Obviously that didn't pay off in this one. But in NCAA Regionals, thinking about yesterday is pointless whether good or bad. It is all about the next one.

totally agree with sly here. yes this was an embarrassing loss. There are some days where you just do not have it and It happens.The guys kept playing. I personally like the focus change to the elimination game. wipe the slate clean. You could make an argument for either pitcher in this game. Both Roy and Lambert pitched well when we played the gamecocks in the regular season. but as sly said, this game is in the rear view. Time for Clemson! GO FLAMES!

They sort of had too since there is no 'Mercy Rule'. They just didn't play with any focus or pride. I agree with the fact there is a clean slate today and hope it will all turn around. I just wish there would have been more apparent focus on winning yesterday's game from the start. Hopefully we will see them again tonite and tomorrow

[BJWilliams]

Going into this weekend my top three would have been Fulghum, Lambert and Richardson (not in that order). Id only have Roy as an option for the fourth game if necessary