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  1. Stuff gets real next 2-3 weeks.    Need to defend home field.

     

    Wed - @ Texas St

    Fri-Sun  TTech (1-8 conf, 21-19) at home

    17 Apr - Baylor  (3-3 conf, 25-9) at home  3 losses were to OU   Play 2 games at Baylor 5/6 May

    20-22 Apr Ok St (7-2 conf, 28-12) at home

    27-29 Apr @OU (9-0, 34-2)

  2. 10 hours ago, PatSolitanojr said:

    Is there any indication that Kyler "Garden Gnome" Murray will be a serviceable QB? 

     

    Kyler is having an excellent baseball season thus far (.298/5HRs/.529slg%/.409ob%).

    Not positive, but as a redshirt junior,  pretty sure he is draft eligible in June.    Scouts have to love his speed which kept Drew Stubbs in the league for a long time.

  3. Great tribute !

    Many great individual comments especially by Huston, James Barton, Shaka, and Mark Kotsay.  Several Fullerton former players in attendance.    Jim Schlossnagle, TCU, also in attendance.  I now forgive him for the dogpile on the Longhorn logo in 2010.

    LHN rebroadcast today at 6PM, 11PM, and Tues, 1PM, 8PM,  per TV guide. 

    Edit:  If you record,  it is a 2 hour program.

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  4. Ouch !

     

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    Heading into Saturday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Miami had lost five of its first seven. We can now pretty much make that six of eight. Even before the first four innings were up at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, the Marlins had given up a whopping 17 runs. That includes five in the first, four in the third and another eight runs in the fourth.

    BOX SCORE:  MARLINS-PHILLIES

    Marlins starter Dillon Peters was tagged for nine earned runs in 2.2 innings. He was ultimately replaced by Jacob Turner, who gave up eight earned run in just one inning of work.

    https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/twitter-reacts-to-marlins-giving-up-17-runs-in-four-innings/ar-AAvBqNh?ocid=spartandhp

  5. 21 minutes ago, Machinator said:

    So we got 7 innings out of Shugart?

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    Shugart turned in a career-best performance at UFCU Disch-Falk Field as Texas (21-12) improved to 8-3 in Big 12 play with a 2-0 win over Baylor.  In UT’s fourth shutout of the season — and Shugart’s ninth appearance — the junior right-hander called his pitches for the first time since his freshman year.  

    “Putting ownership of me being on the win or loss side of it, I didn’t have that mentality the past couple outings,” said Shugart, who worked with catcher DJ Petrinsky on Saturday. “I really feel like it worked out well today, even with the conditions.”

    A reliever over his first two years at Texas, he threw a career-high 120 pitches against the Bears.

    https://www.hookem.com/story/texas-pitcher-chase-shugart-calls-his-shot-as-longhorns-shutout-baylor/

     

    120 pitches may be pushing the envelope on a day like today.

  6. Texas 1 - UTSA 0   (scored in bottom 7th on 1 hit and "rolling the dice"  baserunning)

     

    Not a good hitting team,  can't seem to make  adjustments at the plate.   Need more patience, imo.

    Samford (Ala), record 12-26, in town for a DH Sat and single game Sun.

     

     

  7. Houston 3  - Texas 1

    Bolinger gave up a 3 run home run in the 1st.   We only had 4 hits off their ace pitcher (.072 era)..

    A win would certainly have boosted the RPI and  given confidence to win against a quality team.

    UTSA, Wed, 5:30, at home

     

     

     

  8. 1 hour ago, TwiceHorn said:

    She started out as a six-rotation player, meaning not coming off after her serve and playing the back row.  She was such a player in high school and club.  Elliott started taking her out of the six rotation as the season progressed and competition intensified (her back row play did need some work).  Best guess is that she was unhappy with that and did not see herself developing into a top-level six-rotation player at Texas/under Elliott, which is not an irrational thought at all.

     

     

     

    Great explanation for those like me that follow the team but know little.    :)

  9. 4 hours ago, Horny Bull said:

     

    Made my day !    Was about to inquire with spystud if knew his status.    Thx for posting, HB !

    Good Luck, Cameron !

  10. 50 minutes ago, texasstrong12 said:

    Wasn't a fit for Augie either. From what I remember, he was suspended a couple times under Augie too. 

    Seems like a kid with some maturity issues. Not a good look when you have issues with 2 separate coaching staffs. 

     

     

    I recall one suspension for an alcohol incident.    Joe Baker does seem to have attitude/maturity issues.   Seems to be a "little hot dog" - but so was CJ Hinojosa.

    My reference to "fit" meaning that he received no playing time other than pinch hit/pinch run,  not even in "mop-up" time.    Perhaps he was still having shoulder issues,  though it was sufficient recovery time (March) for arthroscopic surgery.   If healthy,  not showing much respect for a redshirt junior who has battled injuries for 2 years.  Hamilton played 2d with a bad shoulder.    Pierce seems to prefer power hitters, 1-9.  Baker is a singles guy.

    Perhaps there was an off-field incident in Manhattan this past weekend that warranted termination instead of suspension ?

    Baker would have preferred to leave/transfer with the others.   His Dad is a Duke grad,  probably would not approve.    Like I stated,  hope he attains the UT Degree.     

     

  11. 37 minutes ago, Horny Bull said:

     

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    AS A FRESHMAN (2015)
    Finished the season with a .742 OPS in 146 plate appearances on the year … second on the team in batting average (.294) and third in on-base percentage (.377)

    http://texassports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6691

    Feel bad for Joe.   Injuries began  soph year (ankle, knee, iirc) and continued (shoulder surgery last March).

    Regardless,  not a fit for Pierce.   Hope he attains UT Degree. 

     

  12. Need to read post #6 above to realize what a great story.

     

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    After swinging a big bat, Texas sophomore Kaitlyn Washington has earned a big award.

    On Monday, Washington was named the Big 12’s Player of the Week for the second time in her career

    https://www.hookem.com/2018/04/02/three-home-runs-powers-texas-kaitlyn-washington-past-the-field-as-big-12-hands-out-weekly-awards/

     

     

    The Houston game will be a challenge.    UH designated the game as their Breast Cancer Awareness Game which normally brings out a great crowd.   Likely future recruits in attendance.

      The head coach (Vesely) and assistant (Shults) played at OU.    Another assistant, Megan Gibson, played at A&M.    Game has meaning.

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    TEXAS (19-13) at Houston (22-12) and versus UTSA (15-15) | April 3-4 | Cougar Softball Stadium, Houston, Texas & Red & Charline McCombs Field, Austin, Texas

    Schedule:

    Tuesday, April 3

    6:30 p.m. CT                     TEXAS at Houston – TV: UHCougars.com (requires a paid subscription) – LINK

     

    Wednesday, April 4

    5:30 p.m. CT                     UTSA at TEXAS  TV: LONGHORN NETWORK – LINK

    http://texassports.com/news/2018/4/2/softball-preview-at-houston-and-vs-utsa-april-3-4-2018.aspx

     

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    Arrangements for a Celebration of Life service have been set for College Baseball Hall of Famer and Longhorn Legend Augie Garrido, who passed away on March 15. The service is open to the public and will take place at the Frank Erwin Center on Monday, April 9, beginning at 2 p.m. Doors will open for the event at 12:30 p.m.
     
    The recommended parking location for those attending the service is the Health Center GarageGet Acrobat Reader (1601 Trinity Street) where it will be available at no charge.
     
    In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to consider contributing to The University of Texas Neighborhood Longhorns Program by clicking here.

    http://texassports.com/news/2018/3/30/baseball-celebration-of-life-service-for-augie-garrido-has-been-set.aspx

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  14. 4 hours ago, oSuJeff97 said:

    It's about 15-20 years overdue.  Allie P. Reynolds was considered one of the best (if not the best) college baseball stadium when it first opened. 

    It's looking like this new stadium is going to be pretty sweet.  We'll see at the announcement today, but my little birdies are telling me it's going to have roughly 3,200 permanent seats plus suites.  The concourse will run all the way around like ONEOK Field in Tulsa and it will have tiered outfield berm seating that, in addition to standing room "party decks" on the concourse, would boost capacity to upwards of 6,000 for big games/regionals/super regionals. 

    Congrats on the new stadium !   

    Should keep Josh (one of the best imo) around.    Rumors were he was offered the Texas job.   I know he would have received Augie's endorsement. 

    Should also put OU in a panic mode to upgrade Dale Mitchell.

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    Great story about a brave young lady.   Lengthy,  but worth the read.

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    Kaitlyn Washington is aware that one day she may end up in a wheelchair.

    Texas’ sophomore outfielder has other things to focus on right now, though. Like the 60 feet between home plate and first base. Or the space that the converted first baseman needs to cover running down a fly ball in the outfield at McCombs Field.

    Washington has lived six years with ankylosing spondylitis, a form of arthritis. The diagnosis, however, has not kept her off the field.

    “It’s a dream of mine,” Washington said. “I wasn’t going to let (a doctor) tell me I can’t play. I couldn’t give it up either, even at the age of 13.”

    Six years ago, during a long day of club softball, Washington injured her back while sliding into second base. The pain worsened and she was eventually taken to the emergency room. It was initially thought that Washington had lupus, but doctors ultimately came back with a different diagnosis.

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    Ankylosing spondylitis is an arthritis that causes inflammation of the spinal vertebrae that can lead to severe, chronic pain and discomfort. Washington described her hips feeling as if they have several tiny holes in them. She was told that she has “the hips of an 80-year-old woman.” A slight curvature in her spine also causes her right foot to point outward when she walks.

    She was advised that eventually she’d need to cut short her softball career. The physical stress of workouts, practices and games — especially at the college level — worried Washington’s doctor. Washington was warned that if she kept playing past high school, “by the age of 50, you’ll be in a wheelchair.”

    Playing college softball, though, was a dream of hers. Washington was young and undeterred; if she was given a shot to play, she was going to take it. And she found support in her decision at home.

    “This is something she really wanted to do,” said Tracy Sutton, Washington’s mother. “I just wanted to support her. This was her first love.”

    Washington, who grew up in Humble, was first introduced to softball while attending Eagle Springs 

    Washington, who grew up in Humble, was first introduced to softball while attending Eagle Springs Elementary. When she was eight, she brought home a flyer for an upcoming tryout. Washington had never played the sport, but she convinced her father to buy her a glove, helmet and bat. Her mother remembers her practicing in the backyard that night until midnight.

    Washington aced her tryout and soon her world revolved around the sport. Family vacations complemented her travel team’s tournaments to Colorado, Florida and Mississippi. Washington went on to earn all-state honors at Humble Atascocita, and she led the Eagles to the UIL state tournament her senior year.

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    Along the way, Washington’s dream of playing in college also became her mother’s. Sutton, who was waging a three-year battle with bladder cancer, still made it to most of her daughter’s games. She promised Washington that she would see her play at the next level.

    Sure enough, Sutton, who has been in remission for two years, has made many trips to McCombs Field. Washington signed with Texas after initially committing to Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. In Austin, the future forensic psychologist enjoys going to coffee shops, listening to Daniel Caesar songs and eating any type of pizza that isn’t plain cheese.

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    On the field, the 5-4 outfielder earned a spot on the Big 12’s all-freshman team in 2017. This season, she’s started 23 times in left field.  Washington’s .318 batting average ranks second on the team.

    This past weekend, Texas (16-13) opened conference play with a sweep of Kansas. Washington scored in each of the wins. She went 3 for 3 in the opening game, a 10-2 triumph.

    “I think she’s a special player,” said Nadia Taylor, the former Longhorn who now plays professionally with the Chicago Bandits of the National Pro Fastpitch league. Taylor, who also came to Texas from Atascocita, has long been Washington’s friend and role model. “I mess with her all the time overthinking stuff and turning up her swagger a little, because she has it in her.”

    Washington has adopted Taylor’s advice — “You can’t eat with everybody”— as a mantra of her own. To Washington, it means she doesn’t need to hang around people who won’t work as hard as she does.

    Washington prefers to showcase that hard work in the hitting cages. To treat her arthritis, she stretches a lot and applies heat to her hips. Exercise also helps, although the intensity might be harmful in the long run. She bypasses medicines because of the side effects they could have on things like a future pregnancy.

    Washington says she feels like a normal player. In her eyes, the only thing that sets her apart from her peers is a superstition that requires her to put her left sock and shoe on before she addresses her right foot.

    Washington’s sophomore season continues Tuesday when Texas hosts Stephen F. Austin. It will be the 71st game of a college career that Washington doesn’t see ending anytime soon.

    “I’m definitely just going to ride it out until it ends,” Washington said. “I don’t want it to stop me and then have regrets or anything.”

    https://www.hookem.com/story/despite-arthritic-diagnosis-kaitlyn-washington-keeps-living-her-dream-in-texas-outfield/

     

     

     

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