College World Series Game Three Open Comment Thread
by T Kyle King on Jun 21, 2008 12:17 PM EDT
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PrintWelcome back to your College World Series open comment thread, Bulldog Nation!
After a day’s delay, the Diamond Dogs are facing off with the Stanford Cardinal in a rematch of Monday night’s contest. The game is slated to get underway at 2:00 this afternoon on ESPN.
After the fun we had during Monday night’s open thread, I know I don’t have to tell you to share your observations, exhortations, witticisms, and other reactions (as applicable) in the comments below, so have at it.
Go ‘Dawgs!
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Cerione's at-bat
Huh.
I wasn’t aware that home plate ended at the chalk line.
I guess I’d always thought the edge of the plate was, you know, the edge of the plate.
Terrible strike three call.
Go 'Dawgs!
It'd be nice
to get some more right here with the bottom of the order….we’ve been living on these guys lately
Come on, come on, ESPN, give me something with which to work ...
Ok, I give up. It’s getting late in the game for my ESPN jab, and their kind words about Massanari’s grandmother might cancel it out, anyway.
Another question
...anyone got a stab on why we’re the visiting team and we’re in the winners bracket???
My vote is that we get everybody on the team . . .
. . . to smear their helmet with too much pine tar.
To answer your question, SouthernDawg, it’s so we will reserve the right to be the home team tomorrow if another game is needed.
I don’t buy that logic, but that’s the rationale.
Go 'Dawgs!
ok....
i guess i understand that…kinda like the same idea of going with Moreau instead of Holder today
by SouthernDawg on Jun 21, 2008 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Pitching pretty well
Seems to be doing well, but doesn’t seem to be able to locate a curve…does it seem that way to you all? Whew….foul thank goodness!
whew
he sure is leaving a lot of pitches up today
We got lucky . . .
. . . on that foul ball.
It just missed being a three-run shot.
I mean, it didn’t just miss like Massanari’s just missed the other night, but still.
Go 'Dawgs!
Defensive hitting...
I would have called that at-bat as good defensive hitting being down 0-2, but he jumped all over that!
I wish
they would stop jinxing us with how great our bullpen is
setting us up, guys…setting us up
Sweet!
Looked like he just missed that ball!
top of the 3rd
2-0 georgia-—poythress has his 2nd double of the day—men on 2nd and 3rd
if you go to
http://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/messagetopic.asp?p=8678018&sp=8678387&s=2&b=12#8678387
i am running a play by play on the message board
Up-to-bat intro music
Who knows all the up-to-bat intro music for the players when they play at Foley??
Awesome
Wow what a great hit! Left fielder needed some wheaties! Go Dawgs!
Lucky
Cannot believe he got him to swing on that! It’s great….surprising, but great!
Good jump in right
He doesn’t get a good jump on that ball and it’s 4-2 possibly 4-3. Good job!
Great!
Only 1 run out of a bases loaded, nobody out jam with their best hitter up…..I’d say that turned out just about as good as UGA could have hoped!
i dont think
too many people said “oh good grief, Lauren Massineri again? ::grin::
by SouthernDawg on Jun 21, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmmm
This walk of Bechkam only makes sense for them, but shouldn’t we have seen this coming and let Olson swing away? I think they just got the best of us by getting a free out and took away Beckham’s bat. I’m sure I’m missing why you would do that…can someone clue me in?
Joe, you are a damn good Dawg!
Even more than I loved holding them to one run when they had the bases loaded with no outs and Jason Castro at the plate, I loved answering with two runs in the fourth to extend what was a slightly narrowed lead.
Go 'Dawgs!
Stanford scored while I was cleaning the office… I better stay put! When you’re finished filing, my office needs your expertise.
During baseball
86 Dawg + being productive= bad
JoeinSavannah + being productive= good
I would prefer the other way around but I better stay busy. I’ll be over to your office in the top of the 5th.
by JoeinSavannah on Jun 21, 2008 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Especially
on a wild pitch when the guy grounds out of the next freakin pitch…damn
by SouthernDawg on Jun 21, 2008 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
duck fart
That is an interesting description
by JoeinSavannah on Jun 21, 2008 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
It's an actual baseball term
Not from the rule books, mind you, but an accepted piece of the jargon. I love this game.
From Wikipedia
Duck Fart—-A softly hit ball that goes over the infielders and lands in the outfield for a hit. Originally called a “duck fart” because it was assumed that a duck’s feathers would make its farts as soft (or quiet) as the hit.
by SouthernDawg on Jun 21, 2008 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes!!!!
Great hit! What a terrible homerun call!
Sweet!
Give up one, take two back.
Give up two, take three back.
Come on, Stanford. Score three next inning. I dare you. I Diamond Dog dare you!
Go 'Dawgs!
Indeedee!
Nothing like responding to a little bit of adversity. Speaking of adversity, I’m out of beer.
Remember
It’s not about winning and losing…it’s about winning! Nice.
O.K., I was just kidding . . .
. . . about that “scoring three” thing.
Really, please don’t.
Go 'Dawgs!
I think
you just had to “take it back”, T Kyle
thats all there was to it!
by SouthernDawg on Jun 21, 2008 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh Gosh
Hat clown is back….he was their rally guy the other night against Miami
Didn't they have a Voodoo doll?
Or was that Miami?
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
by Southern Dawg on Jun 21, 2008 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions
that was
Da U, i believe? (but only because they havent mentioned it in this game)
by SouthernDawg on Jun 21, 2008 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry i'm late
So what did i miss from the looks of it, its going great so far except for that RBi Single to make it 9-4.
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
I WAS OFF YESTERDAY
But the rain out pushed the game back today and i had to work! I hate rain and stupid scheduling.
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
by Southern Dawg on Jun 21, 2008 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Well,
Orel gave a Kennedy history lesson, Erin interviewed a Cougar, Kyle almost jinxed us, and our Bullpen has been a bit shaky…but we’re hitting the ball and I’m still out of beer.
Yes sir
your office will be super organized by the end of this game.
by JoeinSavannah on Jun 21, 2008 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Yount again
Ahh crap…where is his mom? My bet is she’s taking pictures, but I’m sure they’‘ll send someone around there to make sure! :)
Plagerism
Is it the greatest form of flattery or the most illegal?
LSU ran out of luck.
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
and he
singles after we struck his tail out
That was close
...close enough to call in my opinion, last night the ump was calling rediculous pitches that broke outside, on both teams.
Crap now he gets on with an error.
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
???
Is the ump squeezing us today??
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
????????????????????????/
That was a strike!!!!! IT WAS AT THE KNEE ORAL!!!!!!!!!!!!
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
by Southern Dawg on Jun 21, 2008 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Wait a minute...
I just realized that SouthernDawg is not Southern Dawg… Man, that wierded me out for a minute…
haha
we found that out the other day during the first Stanford game doing this…just by chance
by SouthernDawg on Jun 21, 2008 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah we're Twins
I’m the one with a space in the middle.
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
by Southern Dawg on Jun 21, 2008 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions
What is the
Hollow of the knee????
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
by Southern Dawg on Jun 21, 2008 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Oral said...
The strike zone stops at the hollow of the knee…just under the kneecap.
That's where it was
The ump is squeezing us
and there goes ESPN trying to jinx us.
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
by Southern Dawg on Jun 21, 2008 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I say stick with weaver until
a lefty comes up. or he gets into trouble. I’m not sure where we are in the lineup.
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
Horrible bunt
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
Stem the Tide????
That’s your clever line for a bleeding nose Oral?
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
Man, I'm glad I'm watching this . . .
. . . with the sound down.
In all seriousness, I have family coming into town and they’ll be here soon, so I’ll be abandoning the thread (while still watching the game, of course) shortly.
Mea culpa, but carry on in my absence.
Go 'Dawgs!
Take care Kyle
At least your still watching it. So your not abandoning the Dawgs and tha’s what’s important.
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
by Southern Dawg on Jun 21, 2008 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Seriously?
Nope missed it.
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
It looks good
Plus great framing by the catcher
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
by Southern Dawg on Jun 21, 2008 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Finally a bit of uselful information from Oral
Interesting bit about why pitchers ice their arms.
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
Wow crowd looks small
I know its a day late but i figured there’d be more in the stands.
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
But you got
a circus catch in left for two down, come on lets get out of this inning.
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
by Southern Dawg on Jun 21, 2008 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions
It's our anniversary...
today. Yep, and we’re watching the game. Can’t go to dinner for fear we’ll miss something.
Holy
Smokes that one was close to being UGLY
Ha
That was an ugly outfield play….but a great recovery.
OH MY GOSH
WE CANNOT GET A CALLED STRIKE 3 ARE YOU FREAKING SERIOUS!!!!!!!!
WHAT!!!
Come on
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
That ump sucks.
He is consistent in not calling low strikes, but he’s all over the place on the black.
He consistently sucking
Strike and non-strike calls are all over the place.
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
atta baby
becks..and then poythress baby!!!! 3 doubles baby!!!
AWESOME
Great hits down the line! Lets pad the lead as much as we can.
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
Bryce is up
Time to show YES there she is!!!! Lauren!!!
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
So far...
I’m really glad we got Stanford and not Miami….although, the way these guys are playing…I’m not sure it would have mattered who we played today.
Yeah i think
Miami would have put up a stiffer fight. Very glad we got stanford.
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
by Southern Dawg on Jun 21, 2008 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions
What a bad day for Cerione
what is that 5 times?
how many times
is he going to K today, hopefully he doesn’t get up again in the 9th for number 6
He's not happy either
just showed him kicking something, obviously saw the cameras on him.
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
why in the
HELL can we not get pitches 100000 x’s better than that?!?
to be honest
Dave, i think you were closer the first time
by SouthernDawg on Jun 21, 2008 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions
funny
just call it for us now and all is forgiven
The ump is tired
and wants a break before the next game
i bet
they have a whole new crew for the Carolina/Fresno game
by SouthernDawg on Jun 21, 2008 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions
for their sake
i hope so
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
by Southern Dawg on Jun 21, 2008 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions
hahahaha
calling 5 K’s the Cerione
good shit right there
The Cerione
Haha i love it. I just hope we don’t have to remember it much.
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
by Southern Dawg on Jun 21, 2008 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions
GOING TO THE NINTH
up by six!!!!
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
ditto
carefull this is college ball.
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
by Southern Dawg on Jun 21, 2008 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions
i only gloat
during football season when we beat the crap out of auburn, tennessee, florida, tech, or south carolina
yeah yeah
lsu against rice, etc. i know but seriously up by 6 top 9th fields possibly coming on to shut it down. its not gloating, looking at the facts.
I know
I know what you mean….it looks REAL good….but it sounded like a Jinx with a capital J
It's cool.
I feel good about it, too. And I’m generally not the supersitious type. But the facts are that Stanford has another inning to score, and nothing’s certain until the last out.
But yeah. Confidence in our closer is fine.
Ugly
That was an ugly at bat…..or an at bat that says…”Let’s get to the bottom of the ninth”
if this
hangs on right here…i hope the freaking BOTTOM FALLS OUT
and then UNC wins game 1 tomorrow and they have to play a doubleheader, and then Fresno wins game 2
or, at the least, UNC wins game 1 tonight, and Fresno wins game 2 tomorrow
and, uh
whats the reasoning of this pitching change??
there has to be a helluva story to change pitchers, down 6, with 2 out in the 9th and noone on
this might be good
Letting a Senior pitch for the last time
Makes sense to me.
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
well
that is a good point, seniors deserve some time
Unless he cant throw a strike and makes the deficit worse
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
As much as i wish he signed with the braves as a Braves fan
I’m really glad he stayed for this year to help lead us to the CWS
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
no doubt
I love the braves but I bleed Red and Black
Same here
Maybe we can trade for him, i’m sure the Mariners need something.
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
by Southern Dawg on Jun 21, 2008 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Umpire is a joke today
He’s been giving us the shaft all day long
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
by Southern Dawg on Jun 21, 2008 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Come on
you’ve never hit a bear with a switch????
Ok niether have i.
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
same junk
as the other night. walks, walks except this time they got him for it
Can't get a strike call on the curve
So they are looking for the fastball. Plus he’s leaving it up and that makes it easier to drive out. The ump is killing us.
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
GAME OVER
just took a little longer than expected
Well that was interesting
Gotta go guys it was fun, a little too much sometimes,
ESPN jinxed him.
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
Thanks SouthernDawg
for keeping a running play by play over at Tiger Droppings. I appreciate it but my boss does not.
Wow! I thought Monday's comment thread was as good as it got!
I thank you, one and all, for making this afternoon’s comment thread better even than Monday night’s, both in terms of quantity of comments and of quality of participation.
As I said, I’m sorry I had to bail, but I had my parents, my aunt, and my 89-year-old grandmother coming into town this afternoon. We’re doing baptisms (as distinguished from confirmations; the terminology differs somewhat from one denomination to another) for both of my children at church tomorrow morning, which is why we had people coming into town today.
I thought it would work out great, what with the game being scheduled for Friday and all, but, as it was, the family got here with about two innings left, so we watched the rest of the game, then visited for a while and ate supper. A good time was had by all.
In any case, I appreciate the way all of you picked up the baton and ran with it. If this keeps up, Dawg Sports--meaning not just MaconDawg and me, but all of you, as well—will be among the nominees for Best Community at the C.F.B.A.s next winter, which is a goal of mine not for the award itself, but for what it represents.
Great job to everyone, on the field and on the internet. Oh, man, is there going to be some property destroyed in Omaha tonight!
Go 'Dawgs!
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