Yea Chase Burns aint picking Wake without the success they've had with the lab (With as much crap as we give them about it).Alex Gee said:StateFan2001 said:Yep, hard to complain about 2 trips in 4 years. Hats off for that.Alex Gee said:
I know we are an ACC team and that carries weight, but the fact that Avent has taken 2 teams to Omaha in 4 seasons and, in my opinion, would have 3 out 5 is unreal given our facility situation. We are an NCAA decision away from what I think would've been a National Championship and 2 swings away from god knows where this year.
I will say that facilities (while they need to be upgraded and part of that is on the program owner) are really not as big a deal as some might think. Most 9th/10 graders (which until just this past year's rule change were who ACC programs largely were recruiting) are not terribly concerned about facilities. It was more about working hard and finding the right 9th graders to offer.
It matters when the margin is now on the National Championship level.
Nairo said:
Only Pitt, Duke and BC have worse facilities than ours, all small northeastern private schools (PA, NJ and MA).
This has gone on for too long. We need to move into the 21st century
It is going to matter now with the transfer portal era no doubt.Jtilley said:Yea Chase Burns aint picking Wake without the success they've had with the lab (With as much crap as we give them about it).Alex Gee said:StateFan2001 said:Yep, hard to complain about 2 trips in 4 years. Hats off for that.Alex Gee said:
I know we are an ACC team and that carries weight, but the fact that Avent has taken 2 teams to Omaha in 4 seasons and, in my opinion, would have 3 out 5 is unreal given our facility situation. We are an NCAA decision away from what I think would've been a National Championship and 2 swings away from god knows where this year.
I will say that facilities (while they need to be upgraded and part of that is on the program owner) are really not as big a deal as some might think. Most 9th/10 graders (which until just this past year's rule change were who ACC programs largely were recruiting) are not terribly concerned about facilities. It was more about working hard and finding the right 9th graders to offer.
It matters when the margin is now on the National Championship level.
Alex Gee said:pblanks said:Alex Gee said:pblanks said:DecaturWolf said:
The story so far for us in this CWS is leaving RISP stranded.
Respectfully disagree. Smith in the 9th and not starting Whit is how I will remember this trip to Omaha. More runs would be nice but we've scored enough to win both games.
So far we've scored 2 to few to win both games
We get it. Can't criticize the coach so just say more runs! Hit better!
How about throw your pitchers that give you the best chance to win?
And I think that's just wrong. We pitched 4 dudes that have been good for us all year. Dom had a quick hook and Whit was excellent. We don't know what would've happened if he started or Smith threw the 9th on Saturday. Captain hindsight can win every argument so not worth having it.
crazy part is duke has 2 ACC titles the last 4 years. They are very good in the portal even with bad facilitiesNairo said:
Only Pitt, Duke and BC have worse facilities than ours, all small northeastern private schools (PA, NJ and MA).
This has gone on for too long. We need to move into the 21st century
totally agreeNairo said:
The players may not care about the stadium and amenities, but the paying fan base does and the best way to capitalize on the growing interest in this great sport is to invest in the entertainment value and get more asses in the seats. That in turn creates more gate and concession receipts that can service debt and/or invest in the program in myriad ways
Nairo said:
The players may not care about the stadium and amenities, but the paying fan base does and the best way to capitalize on the growing interest in this great sport is to invest in the entertainment value and get more asses in the seats. That in turn creates more gate and concession receipts that can service debt and/or invest in the program in myriad ways
Yeah. It shouldn't be lost in the result. Whitaker was a freakin dude out there today!! The stuff that guy has right now with the 93-94 fb and that change up - he should be hearing his name called in a few weeks.DrummerboyWolf said:
Logan Whittaker was a man today. He performed magnificently in his last N. C. State game. Well done young man!! Very proud of your work effort to get back from injuries and illness and help your team get to the CWS.
We had our chances but couldn't get the big hit when we needed it. Execution was not great but we still were in the game.
Can't give up an out and not get the bunt down. Can't take when you have a pitch close with 2 strikes. Just can't do it. Can't expand the strike zone when they are struggling to thrown strikes. Can't walk the 7,8, or 9 batters. We just did not play fundamentally sound today and you can't win like that.
Thanks to the seniors. Great catch by Noah Soles, another guy who has battled injuries for 5 years including a tender hamstring and he was giving it all.
Good season but a lot of what if's these last two games.
The pitch hit him, but since he swung it's still a strikeout. He was thinking the umpire was going to call the HBP but again if you swing and the ball hits you, it's still a strike.livewolf said:
Why did Chase wait??
Curious - for all the hand-wringing, did you give to the baseball reno fund when they were drumming up support?Nairo said:
The players may not care about the stadium and amenities, but the paying fan base does and the best way to capitalize on the growing interest in this great sport is to invest in the entertainment value and get more asses in the seats. That in turn creates more gate and concession receipts that can service debt and/or invest in the program in myriad ways
ChemE94 said:Curious - for all the hand-wringing, did you give to the baseball reno fund when they were drumming up support?Nairo said:
The players may not care about the stadium and amenities, but the paying fan base does and the best way to capitalize on the growing interest in this great sport is to invest in the entertainment value and get more asses in the seats. That in turn creates more gate and concession receipts that can service debt and/or invest in the program in myriad ways
I know it will be tough for Sam to get a look (that dude pitched his ass off for us this year again), but man I would be really disappointed if AMak and Whit don't get a look.Glasswolf said:
Whit, Sam and AMak are really emotional in the post game.
Sam Highfill: Your career can end anywhere. For it to end here is special.
Alex Gee said:
I haven't forgotten the terrible strike 3 call on Sosa and the "ball was not lodged in the catchers equipment" call.
That was a pretty damn big deal
ehh it was a borderline call - too close to take there. Are we really whining for a ball stuck in the chest protector call??wilmwolf said:Alex Gee said:
I haven't forgotten the terrible strike 3 call on Sosa and the "ball was not lodged in the catchers equipment" call.
That was a pretty damn big deal
Two runs right there. Maybe more. Terrible.
I know AMak is 23 but I think he is a legit mid-round option for teams with the jump in production this year. It doesnt look gimmicky, he actually hits the ball ****ing hard and as a switch-hitting legitimate 3B (he wont be a great defender as a pro but he can stick at the position) that is something to work with. Stick him in High-A to finish the season and he could be in AA next season at age 24 which wouldnt even be very far behind the normal track and set up a MLB team to have him under team control during his primeStateFan2001 said:I know it will be tough for Sam to get a look (that dude pitched his ass off for us this year again), but man I would be really disappointed if AMak and Whit don't get a look.Glasswolf said:
Whit, Sam and AMak are really emotional in the post game.
Sam Highfill: Your career can end anywhere. For it to end here is special.
We have proven over the last several years that we belong and are a serious contender year after year.broccolipack said:
As a causal baseball fan, it's really nice that this CWS appearance didn't feel like a huge deal like previous ones. Goes to show how strong the program is overall. Looking forward to more non-surprising berths and taking the next step.
That no call on the balk by the catcher cost us a run. Brutal call, but again as in all sports you can't leave it in the officials hands.Alex Gee said:
I haven't forgotten the terrible strike 3 call on Sosa and the "ball was not lodged in the catchers equipment" call.
That was a pretty damn big deal
Nairo said:
The players may not care about the stadium and amenities, but the paying fan base does and the best way to capitalize on the growing interest in this great sport is to invest in the entertainment value and get more asses in the seats. That in turn creates more gate and concession receipts that can service debt and/or invest in the program in myriad ways
