Jags to Play Texas in Austin Regional





I would like to hear Crenshaw explain his choice of a starter against UT. Why would you NOT start one of the pitchers who started in the SWAC Tournament? Yet you give the ball to a guy like Synder, who has only thrown situational relief lately. Made absolutely no sense.
 



MUMFORD said:
I would like to hear Crenshaw explain his choice of a starter against UT. Why would you NOT start one of the pitchers who started in the SWAC Tournament? Yet you give the ball to a guy like Synder, who has only thrown situational relief lately. Made absolutely no sense.
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None . And why not go with the lineup that won the games in the tournament smh. Rookie Coach
 
Renoir said:
That could turnout to be a smart move, knowing that the other teams will use their aces in the first game.
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Nooooooooooo. That is, if you intend to WIN the regional. As far fetched as that may seem, that is why you're there. We've beaten #1 seeds before and have been close on a number occasions. Simply "winning A game" is not the objective, Furthermore, why would you "concede" the opening game so that you can have a better pitcher in an "elimination game"?
 
Not to put a damper on you guys argument but you didn't score a run. It doesn't matter who you throw if you don't cross home! The strategy of not throwing your ace in game one of the regional is not a new concept, many team deploy this strategy! Good, bad or indifference it happens! Your first reliever gave you 4 solid innings.
 
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Voice of Reason said:
Not to put a damper on you guys argument but you didn't score a run. It doesn't matter who you throw if you don't cross home! The strategy of not throwing your ace in game one of the regional is not a new concept, many team deploy this strategy! Good, bad or indifference it happens! Your first reliever game you 4 solid innings.
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Did you watch the game? The second SU pitcher (Allen) entered the game down 6-0. He pitched 4 innings and gave up 1 run with 2 strikeouts.

If Allen starts the game with that same type of performance, you may be down 2-0 at best in the 5th inning. You at least give yourself a chance to win. Trailing 7-0 in the 3rd inning against a team of Texas' caliber changes everything. The approach that Crenshaw took had failure written all over it. It was totally inexcusable to NOT use a "regular" starter --- especially one that pitched in the SWAC Tournament.

No manager who wants to WIN a regional gameplans to concede game #1, win elimination game #1, and oh yeah --- plan to win THREE games to advance to the Super Regional. I doubt that there are many teams outside of the Top 10 that can win a regional coming out of the losers bracket (especially after the 1st round). An HBCU team may one day win a regional. I guarantee it won't be an instance where they don't start out 2-0.
 
I was only suggesting that it might be a good strategy. I’m certainly sure that Coach has a reason for that particular decision.
But Seriously… Did any of you believe that SU would beat Texas??? Hope? Yes!!!
Texas has walk-on pitchers and position players as good if not better than our starters. SU has a much better chance of advancing thru the losers bracket.
 
Renoir said:
I was only suggesting that it might be a good strategy. I’m certainly sure that Coach has a reason for that particular decision.
But Seriously… Did any of you believe that SU would beat Texas??? Hope? Yes!!! Someone cue the mic for Coach Edwards....
Texas has walk-on pitchers and position players as good if not better than our starters. SU has a much better chance of advancing thru the losers bracket. Uh, no :)
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