PossumJenkins said:

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BigLefty24 said:

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I remember 12 hours ago when we were arguing about which arms we'd have available on Sunday.

Avents decision to start Marohn yesterday very likely will end up preventing us from being a two seed in Knoxville, Columbia, or Greenville.

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We are literally in the running for a top 8 seed. The regional was a lock last weekend.

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no it wasn't..and any research on the internet will show you that. We were currently projected in the 12-14 range going into the tournament.. with multiple SEC teams and East Carolina (who has beaten us twice) this year primed to take our spot in the top 16. An 0-2 ACC tourney absolutely brought a regional two seed into play.

BigLefty24 said:

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I remember 12 hours ago when we were arguing about which arms we'd have available on Sunday.

Avents decision to start Marohn yesterday very likely will end up preventing us from being a two seed in Knoxville, Columbia, or Greenville.

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lol no. This team was hosting no matter if we went 2-0, 1-1, or 0-2

PossumJenkins said:

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I can tell you from 20 feet behind the plate…the ump did highfill zero favors tonight

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Are you the guy filming all the pitches?
lol

BigLefty24 said:

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PossumJenkins said:

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BigLefty24 said:

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I remember 12 hours ago when we were arguing about which arms we'd have available on Sunday.

Avents decision to start Marohn yesterday very likely will end up preventing us from being a two seed in Knoxville, Columbia, or Greenville.

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We are literally in the running for a top 8 seed. The regional was a lock last weekend.

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no it wasn't..and any research on the internet will show you that. We were currently projected in the 12-14 range going into the tournament.. with multiple SEC teams and East Carolina (who has beaten us twice) this year primed to take our spot in the top 16. An 0-2 ACC tourney absolutely brought a regional two seed into play.

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Most I've seen today and on podcast had us 8-10. Each ain't doing nothing but dropping out of hosting

Rob McLamb said:

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It is 8-0 after six innings.

Assuming this result holds up, which isn't exactly a massive assumption, some thoughts:

1. NC State is still capable of reaching Omaha.

2. The hope from a Wolfpack point of view is shaking this off quickly.

3. While there are games ahead that can erase the sting from this, as of right now for me it is one of the more disappointing losses that NCSU has suffered. This team was absolutely good enough to win this competition. Myself and plenty of others thought they would win it.

Honestly, the fact that is Duke makes it more sickening. They are one of the few schools that NC State can bang with resource-wise in the ACC. This probably would have been NC State's toughest game in the tournament too. I don't think Miami on Saturday would have been a major issue.

4. Once again, the players will have to forget and move on quickly. It won't be easy. I am already having a problem doing it.

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THIS.....we can be fans and still think this product on the field TONIGHT is crap.....we crapped the bed, oh well

PossumJenkins said:

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BigLefty24 said:

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I remember 12 hours ago when we were arguing about which arms we'd have available on Sunday.

Avents decision to start Marohn yesterday very likely will end up preventing us from being a two seed in Knoxville, Columbia, or Greenville.

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We are literally in the running for a top 8 seed. The regional was a lock last weekend.

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Doubt State gets a top 8 seed with 1-1 in the tourney. Regional is locked in for sure.

tau06 said:

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BigLefty24 said:

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PossumJenkins said:

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BigLefty24 said:

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I remember 12 hours ago when we were arguing about which arms we'd have available on Sunday.

Avents decision to start Marohn yesterday very likely will end up preventing us from being a two seed in Knoxville, Columbia, or Greenville.

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We are literally in the running for a top 8 seed. The regional was a lock last weekend.

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no it wasn't..and any research on the internet will show you that. We were currently projected in the 12-14 range going into the tournament.. with multiple SEC teams and East Carolina (who has beaten us twice) this year primed to take our spot in the top 16. An 0-2 ACC tourney absolutely brought a regional two seed into play.

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Most I've seen today and on podcast had us 8-10. Each ain't doing nothing but dropping out of hosting

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"today". After run ruling Va Tech last night. 0-2 in pool play brings an entirely different discussion into play.

Regardless, we won yesterday so it likely is a non-issue. Not worth debating over and over.

BigLefty24 said:

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PossumJenkins said:

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BigLefty24 said:

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I remember 12 hours ago when we were arguing about which arms we'd have available on Sunday.

Avents decision to start Marohn yesterday very likely will end up preventing us from being a two seed in Knoxville, Columbia, or Greenville.

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We are literally in the running for a top 8 seed. The regional was a lock last weekend.

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no it wasn't..and any research on the internet will show you that. We were currently projected in the 12-14 range going into the tournament.. with multiple SEC teams and East Carolina (who has beaten us twice) this year primed to take our spot in the top 16. An 0-2 ACC tourney absolutely brought a regional two seed into play.

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I don't know what internet you're using…but yes. It was. From robs article earlier today

I spoke with three people who write consistently about college baseball and delve into the bracketology on an annual basis. None thought losing two games and going home would keep NC State from hosting a regional. They all also felt that winning the ACC title with a loss to Virginia Tech would still be enough to move into a national seed. In that sense, the game truly was meaningless if you trust the opinions of insiders.

Skylitdrive said:

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PossumJenkins said:

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I can tell you from 20 feet behind the plate…the ump did highfill zero favors tonight

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Are you the guy filming all the pitches?
lol

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No, he's the guy trying to keep me from mean mouthing the ump all game. Maybe it's vice versa.

And Justin L Cooke just won a bat from the ACC. So that's cool.

After tonight we've locked in a seed between 11-14. Not great

WilsonWolf said:

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After tonight we've locked in a seed between 11-14. Not great

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Considering how this team started the acc year, this is great imo

CLTWolf said:

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Skylitdrive said:

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PossumJenkins said:

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I can tell you from 20 feet behind the plate…the ump did highfill zero favors tonight

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Are you the guy filming all the pitches?
lol

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No, he's the guy trying to keep me from mean mouthing the ump all game. Maybe it's vice versa.

And Justin L Cooke just won a bat from the ACC. So that's cool.

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Haha. Well I know how you roll so he's got his hands full lol.

Alex Gee said:

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Never say die and I believe till the end..

That said, our team is much better set up to win a regional or a weekend than a sudden death tournament like this essentially is.

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I worry about pitching depth though

Alex Gee said:

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WilsonWolf said:

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After tonight we've locked in a seed between 11-14. Not great

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What's not great about that?

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7-8 would've been better

Slobbering_Wolf said:

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Alex Gee said:

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Never say die and I believe till the end..

That said, our team is much better set up to win a regional or a weekend than a sudden death tournament like this essentially is.

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I worry about pitching depth though

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Pitching depth is perfectly fine for a regional or super regional

Rob McLamb said:

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It is 8-0 after six innings.

Assuming this result holds up, which isn't exactly a massive assumption, some thoughts:

1. NC State is still capable of reaching Omaha.

2. The hope from a Wolfpack point of view is shaking this off quickly.

3. While there are games ahead that can erase the sting from this, as of right now for me it is one of the more disappointing losses that NCSU has suffered. This team was absolutely good enough to win this competition. Myself and plenty of others thought they would win it.

Honestly, the fact that is Duke makes it more sickening. They are one of the few schools that NC State can bang with resource-wise in the ACC. This probably would have been NC State's toughest game in the tournament too. I don't think Miami on Saturday would have been a major issue.

4. Once again, the players will have to forget and move on quickly. It won't be easy. I am already having a problem doing it.

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Nice post, Rob. I know the players can bounce back, but I'm numb.

Alex Gee said:

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Never say die and I believe till the end..

That said, our team is much better set up to win a regional or a weekend than a sudden death tournament like this essentially is.

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We did come back from 6 runs earlier this year to beat Duke so it can be done.

PossumJenkins said:

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BigLefty24 said:

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PossumJenkins said:

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BigLefty24 said:

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I remember 12 hours ago when we were arguing about which arms we'd have available on Sunday.

Avents decision to start Marohn yesterday very likely will end up preventing us from being a two seed in Knoxville, Columbia, or Greenville.

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We are literally in the running for a top 8 seed. The regional was a lock last weekend.

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no it wasn't..and any research on the internet will show you that. We were currently projected in the 12-14 range going into the tournament.. with multiple SEC teams and East Carolina (who has beaten us twice) this year primed to take our spot in the top 16. An 0-2 ACC tourney absolutely brought a regional two seed into play.

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I don't know what internet you're using…but yes. It was. From robs article earlier today

I spoke with three people who write consistently about college baseball and delve into the bracketology on an annual basis. None thought losing two games and going home would keep NC State from hosting a regional. They all also felt that winning the ACC title with a loss to Virginia Tech would still be enough to move into a national seed. In that sense, the game truly was meaningless if you trust the opinions of insiders.

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Three days ago before the start of conference tournent baseball..

Projected 11 seed by D1. An 0-2 loss definitely puts you in the conversation, especially with Wake looking to reclaim a top 16 with a strong showing. AT WORST, an 0-2 showing drops you down to a last host spot, which pairs you with going to fkkin Knoxville to face the top seeded Volunteers with 15K people singing Rocky Top every three pitches.


I'll take an 11 seed, paired with a winnable 6 seed Super Regional

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BigLefty24 said:

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PossumJenkins said:

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BigLefty24 said:

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I remember 12 hours ago when we were arguing about which arms we'd have available on Sunday.

Avents decision to start Marohn yesterday very likely will end up preventing us from being a two seed in Knoxville, Columbia, or Greenville.

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We are literally in the running for a top 8 seed. The regional was a lock last weekend.

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no it wasn't..and any research on the internet will show you that. We were currently projected in the 12-14 range going into the tournament.. with multiple SEC teams and East Carolina (who has beaten us twice) this year primed to take our spot in the top 16. An 0-2 ACC tourney absolutely brought a regional two seed into play.

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Ecu ain't taking anyone's spot. Blasted today and lost their ace this week. I'll take the 2 seed in their regional actually. There's a reason they NEVER advance past a regional. They play in a crap conference and play no one.

Alex Gee said:

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WilsonWolf said:

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Alex Gee said:

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WilsonWolf said:

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After tonight we've locked in a seed between 11-14. Not great

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What's not great about that?

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7-8 would've been better

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Well yeah haha. But 11-14 is pretty damn good and gives you a great chance to host a super.

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and youre paired with a national seed that is completely winnable from a Super Regional standpoint

WilsonWolf said:

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After tonight we've locked in a seed between 11-14. Not great

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Better than 10 days ago

For the ones of us who have played competitively this is why you never throw away any game because nothing is guaranteed. Most of y'all wanted to actually play to lose against VT to save pitching… good thing that didn't happen

Pack31 said:

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BigLefty24 said:

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PossumJenkins said:

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BigLefty24 said:

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I remember 12 hours ago when we were arguing about which arms we'd have available on Sunday.

Avents decision to start Marohn yesterday very likely will end up preventing us from being a two seed in Knoxville, Columbia, or Greenville.

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We are literally in the running for a top 8 seed. The regional was a lock last weekend.

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no it wasn't..and any research on the internet will show you that. We were currently projected in the 12-14 range going into the tournament.. with multiple SEC teams and East Carolina (who has beaten us twice) this year primed to take our spot in the top 16. An 0-2 ACC tourney absolutely brought a regional two seed into play.

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Ecu ain't taking anyone's spot. Blasted today and lost their ace this week. I'll take the 2 seed in their regional actually. There's a reason they NEVER advance past a regional. They play in a crap conference and play no one.

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They beat our ass twice this year..lol. With a healthy staff, ECU can match up with anyone.

PS..they've advanced past the regional four of the past six years

WilsonWolf said:

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Alex Gee said:

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WilsonWolf said:

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After tonight we've locked in a seed between 11-14. Not great

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What's not great about that?

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7-8 would've been better

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So would 1 or 2. You watch us play 2 months ago. 11-14 is great imo

65Pack said:

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For the ones of us who have played competitively this is why you never throw away any game because nothing is guaranteed. Most of y'all wanted to actually play to lose against VT to save pitching… good thing that didn't happen

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Nobody wanted us to lose to VT. They wanted us to use arms that wouldn't be needed if we advanced past tonight.

I'd love to see us put up some kind of fight and not get run ruled, and maybe even score a run

DecaturWolf said:

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Rob McLamb said:

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It is 8-0 after six innings.

Assuming this result holds up, which isn't exactly a massive assumption, some thoughts:

1. NC State is still capable of reaching Omaha.

2. The hope from a Wolfpack point of view is shaking this off quickly.

3. While there are games ahead that can erase the sting from this, as of right now for me it is one of the more disappointing losses that NCSU has suffered. This team was absolutely good enough to win this competition. Myself and plenty of others thought they would win it.

Honestly, the fact that is Duke makes it more sickening. They are one of the few schools that NC State can bang with resource-wise in the ACC. This probably would have been NC State's toughest game in the tournament too. I don't think Miami on Saturday would have been a major issue.

4. Once again, the players will have to forget and move on quickly. It won't be easy. I am already having a problem doing it.

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Nice post, Rob. I know the players can bounce back, but I'm numb.

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Y'all are being a little dramatic here. This is just baseball. You're never more than one or two poorly pitched or unlucky innings away from disaster.

Having to go through 2 or 3 top 15 teams to win a single elimination format requires a lot of luck. We are plenty good enough to win this thing but so are five or six other schools.

That format alone would prevent me from ever thinking we "should" win it. Needing to win four with two or three tossup games in there against top-15 teams means at best any one team probably has a ~15% chance to take it, coming in.

Flush it and get ready to host.

Alex Gee said:

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WilsonWolf said:

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Alex Gee said:

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WilsonWolf said:

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After tonight we've locked in a seed between 11-14. Not great

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What's not great about that?

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7-8 would've been better

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Well yeah haha. But 11-14 is pretty damn good and gives you a great chance to host a super.

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Just win this dame game