FredJacket
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Pretty sure it'll be scheduled this way.
1) We play FSU
2) We play UVA before they play FSU.
1) We play FSU
2) We play UVA before they play FSU.
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Best pool for chances to advance, as we avoid #1, #2, and #3.
Worst pool for getting at least one win, as both our opponents are top-5.
Worst pool for getting at least one win, as both our opponents are top-5.
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I will say this about the fsu series and upcoming pool play
I truly think we win the series 2 of 3 from fsu if it is was at home
We hit their pitching very well.
We could’ve easily swept uva in Charlottesville if not for a base running error. We also run ruled uva in their house.
I’m not saying we won’t go 0-2 however I’m not overly concerned about this pool because of how we performed against these two teams on the road.
I truly think we win the series 2 of 3 from fsu if it is was at home
We hit their pitching very well.
We could’ve easily swept uva in Charlottesville if not for a base running error. We also run ruled uva in their house.
I’m not saying we won’t go 0-2 however I’m not overly concerned about this pool because of how we performed against these two teams on the road.
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Need to add a poll to this post. I think we go 1-1. Don't know who we beat though.
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I’ve seen that we are in with every projection out there as of 5/15 post duke series.
One projection said we had to win one at fsu to get on the bubble and two to secure it. Not that I agree with that but just putting out there what people think.
Whether we agree with rpi or not and how it is calculated (I personally do not), that is irrelevant as the selection committee does take that metric into consideration very heavily. That means we are squarely on the bubble but in a better position than Va tech and Louisville but in a weaker position than Florida. All of which are bubble teams.
Really need all three of the above teams to go 0-2 in tournament play
It’s why splitting that Auburn series was critical along with getting swept to bc at home. Everything else imo has exceeded my expectations.
With all that being said, I think we need to go 1-1 in pool play like GtNavy said above to secure a bid.
0-2 and I think we get in but it’ll be dicey.
Win pool play and we are a guaranteed lock with a top 35 rpi
No matter.
Bring the thunder boys cause we gonna need that caveman baseball next week
Go Jackets
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If we lose to FSU [AND] UVA cares about advancing in the ACCT... our game on Wed morning will have no bearing on that goal for UVA.
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I agree.
Uva will throw their ace at fsu if fsu wins against us
I also believe Arnold will not pitch on Tuesday
So we certainly have opportunities here to get a bid and go 1-1 next week
Uva will throw their ace at fsu if fsu wins against us
I also believe Arnold will not pitch on Tuesday
So we certainly have opportunities here to get a bid and go 1-1 next week
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If Florida gets in over us, I will be beyond pissed. I don't care what schedule they played or what their RPI is. A team that went 13-17 in their conference and is only 2 games over .500 does not deserve to get in.
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100% in agreement with you good sir
It’s why I despise the rpi
At some point winning has to matter over strength of schedule however it goes the other way.
I get not playing poor teams but winning does matter.
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I think the SEC has 5 teams who are all 13-17 and all of 'em think they deserve a bid. I think LSU is in the boat too...
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None of those teams deserve a bid unless they can get 2 or 3 wins in their conference tourney. I think in the ACC and SEC if you can get to 15 or 16 wins in conference plus the tourney then it should be pretty much automatic.
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Lsu coach pissed and moaned about playing in the sec and it’s by far the best conference and tried the woe is me argument
Both LSU and Uf have losing records in the conference and are 23 Uf and 30 Lsu in rpi
Guaranteed that an acc team under .500 in conference in highly unlikely to make the tournament yet lsu and uf could easily get in
Blah blah blah
I understand the rpi is based on formulas and strength of scheduling with little to no bias (even though I think the formulas aren’t effective) however the selection committee is biased and will use the rpi to benefit the sec
Also sec rankings are biased and overrated imo
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I like playing on Tuesday and Wednesday. Gives the longest time to Saturday if we win. Plus quicker turn around from weekend is good as we don't have the shutdown ace. If the cavemen come out we can beat anyone.
In any event, the reason D1 Baseball has the SEC package upgrade is that SEC people have a larger audience and apparently will pay more. So the SEC fans make more noise and the pay services will cater to them to make more $. That would include pandering. IIWII.
In any event, the reason D1 Baseball has the SEC package upgrade is that SEC people have a larger audience and apparently will pay more. So the SEC fans make more noise and the pay services will cater to them to make more $. That would include pandering. IIWII.
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Changing the subject, who do you think starts for us tomorrow. I would rule out Finateri for two reasons: 1. only a few days rest since his last start and 2. FSU didn't have any problems hitting him. Jones pretty much has the same negatives as Finateri. Personally I think I would make it a staff day and have everyone go just 1 or 2 innings. Maybe give McGuire the start and then match up after that. I don't know what the field dimensions are in Charlotte but if it is a hitter's park we need to try to get some innings from guys that are less prone to the long ball. I believe Finateri leads the league in gopher balls.
Also, will Green be able to go at shortstop for us. His bat in the lineup makes us much stronger. Does anyone know his status? And was Younger hurt? Or did he get pulled for lack of production?
Finally do we keep Burress in the leadoff spot or move him back to the 2 spot?
Also, will Green be able to go at shortstop for us. His bat in the lineup makes us much stronger. Does anyone know his status? And was Younger hurt? Or did he get pulled for lack of production?
Finally do we keep Burress in the leadoff spot or move him back to the 2 spot?
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Cam Hill would get the ball if I could choose
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Yunger was injured....WREK broadcast said hand/wrist injury. Sounds similar to Green, although it happened during the game Friday afternoon and not in pre-game. I have no idea their status.
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I couldn’t agree any more with this post.
Go .500 or better in the acc or sec in what are considered the two best baseball conferences, you should be in (not necessarily a lock but definitely be considered first over teams under .500 in their conference).
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Less than 24 hours between games. Only team in that position.
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It really looks like the prime time slots went to the North Carolina schools. IMO this shouldn't even be a consideration, but if memory serves it is that way every year.