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I thought the 2021 Omahogs were outscoring people by big numbers. Ah well. The only games I saw them play were their humiliating losses to the NC State Covidpack.

Anyway it is true we are winning close games despite all of our issues and it does feel unsustainable...but it isn't like we are winning via flukes. Pitching and defense goes a long way. 

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21 minutes ago, Valmy77 said:

I thought the 2021 Omahogs were outscoring people by big numbers. Ah well. The only games I saw them play were their humiliating losses to the NC State Covidpack.

Anyway it is true we are winning close games despite all of our issues and it does feel unsustainable...but it isn't like we are winning via flukes. Pitching and defense goes a long way. 

Yeah and I feel like there is a good chance the offense will step up because I foresee a much healthier lineup by the time Regionals come around.

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We win 3 games by 1 run on national tv and now that’s all we are. Guerilla ball is alive and well and only way to win says the media. Pitching and defense can win a championship. I seent it before. I think are offense will be fine when healthy. Arod farmer and Jonah at 7-8-9 will be killer when belyou comes back. We actually run ruled some of these inbreds in this conference ffs. Fuck these haters 

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8 minutes ago, Hookem10 said:

We win 3 games by 1 run on national tv and now that’s all we are. Guerilla ball is alive and well and only way to win says the media. Pitching and defense can win a championship. I seent it before. I think are offense will be fine when healthy. Arod farmer and Jonah at 7-8-9 will be killer when belyou comes back. We actually run ruled some of these inbreds in this conference ffs. Fuck these haters 

*Gorilla

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22 minutes ago, Hookem10 said:

We win 3 games by 1 run on national tv and now that’s all we are. Guerilla ball is alive and well and only way to win says the media. Pitching and defense can win a championship. I seent it before. I think are offense will be fine when healthy. Arod farmer and Jonah at 7-8-9 will be killer when belyou comes back. We actually run ruled some of these inbreds in this conference ffs. Fuck these haters 

Some guys like this posted around the field could make things interesting.

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On 4/21/2025 at 8:09 PM, TheBryMan81 said:

RPI Update through 20APR

https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/baseball/d1/rpi

Georgia somehow stays at #1 ahead of #2 Texas.

Vandy up to #3 followed by Auburn, Arkansas, LSU. Tennessee down to #12

Clemson is the first non-SEC team at #8 followed by UNC at #9

A&M on a hot streak checks into the top 40, now at #37. Honestly, quite remarkable considering they were outside the top 100 not too long ago. 

Others of note: OUsucks #19, Florida #23, UTSA #28, UTRGV #31, Lamar #70, Texas St. #87

RPI Update through 27APR

https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/baseball/d1/rpi

Texas finally moves up to #1 ahead of #2 Georgia, followed by Vandy, Auburn, and Arkansas for an all SEC top 5.

3 ACC teams in the top 10 this week with Florida St, UNC, and Clemson at #6, 7, and 8

A&M drops slightly down to #40

Others of note: #19 Florida, #23 OUSucks, #27 UTSA, #36 UTRGV, #63 Lamar, #73 Texas St.

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On 4/21/2025 at 8:24 PM, TheBryMan81 said:

Rankings update

Texas is the obvious #1 across all polls 

Interesting trend, is the SEC starting to cannibalize themselves (other than Texas)? Significant variability in the top 10 across all polls. Clemson mostly at #2, but Oregon State, Florida State, and UNC all make an appearance in the top 5 somewhere across the polls.

Baseball America

https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/college-baseball-top-25-rankings/

D1 Baseball

https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/baseball/d1/d1baseballcom-top-25

Perfect Game 

https://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=23562&src=hmrephttps://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=https://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=2358523572&src=hmrep

USA Today Coaches Poll 

https://sportsdata.usatoday.com/baseball/cbb/coaches-poll

NCBWA

https://www.sportswriters.net/ncbwa/news/2025/04/21/texas-33-5-tops-ncbwa-division-i-poll

Our next series opponent is A&M, currently unranked in all polls but on a big hot streak

Rankings update

Texas remains at #1

As mentioned before, the top 10 had a very rough week. UNC, Florida St, Oregon St, and West Virginia have a top 5 appearance while UC Irvine and Oregon now have top 10 appearances.

Baseball America

https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/college-baseball-top-25-rankings/

D1 Baseball

https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/baseball/d1/d1baseballcom-top-25

Perfect Game 

https://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=23562&src=hmrephttps://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=23572&src=hmrephttps://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=23585

USA Today Coaches Poll 

https://sportsdata.usatoday.com/baseball/cbb/coaches-poll

NCBWA

https://www.sportswriters.net/ncbwa/news/2025/04/28/texas-37-5-tops-ncbwa-division-i-poll

Our next series opponent is at Arkansas, who is ranked #10, #11, #12, #6, and #5 in the above polls.

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43 minutes ago, NorthLoop said:

Just watched Marshall beat WVU. Wasn't impressed by the neers.

I've seen them 3-4 times and have never been impressed, but they won every one.

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On 4/30/2025 at 5:13 PM, TheBryMan81 said:

 

 

Jesus I know it’s just bs predictions but that doesn’t Glock like a favorable #1 seed regional. That actually seems a little hard 

 

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7 hours ago, Eugene11 said:

Jesus I know it’s just bs predictions but that doesn’t Glock like a favorable #1 seed regional. That actually seems a little hard 

 

DBU has had a good year (currently RPI #22) but UTRGV schwacked them earlier in the year 15-5. And of course, UTRGV got run ruled by Texas. 

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D1 Chat excerpts.    Surprised there were no "Texas overrated" "Texas easy schedule" comments after the debacle in Arkansas.   In fact, no Texas comments in the chat.

 

Do you actually believe there are 6 teams better than Arkansas, or is that just a ranking reflective of the past 4 weeks of results? Vegas has Hogs as title favorites.

I would probably put the Hogs as my personal title favorite, too -- I said as much on the podcast today. But yes, they paid a bit of a price in the rankings for losing three straight series before this week. At this point in the season, the rankings aren't just "who do we think is the best team" -- that's what they are in the preseason. But now we have 12 weeks of results to draw upon, so even if we think a team is the best, we have to consider its entire body of work, especially in the last month. So Arkansas had a very loud weekend, and has had a great season, but we couldn't exactly jump them up to No. 1 given the results of the last month.\

Who do you guys see as the current front runner for SEC POTY? As a hog fan, I'm obviously leaning towards Wehiwa Aloy, but wanted to see who else you guys have in mind.

I think I also lean toward Wehiwa, considering the numbers he is putting up while playing a premium position for one of the best teams. Ike Irish actually leads the league in OPS in conference games, I think he is emerging as a top contender as well. Luke Heyman has flown under the radar but has put up huge numbers in conference play. And maybe Rylan Galvan, considering how much he means to Texas, and the excellent numbers in SEC play while playing the most demanding position on the diamond. That's my list of top guys, but there are plenty of others

Is Tennessee's staff after Marcus Phillips on Saturday and Sunday a real point of concern for the Vols?

I think it is. I think I wrote this after the LSU series, but as much as I like Doyle and Phililps, the arms at the backend of the bullpen do not scare me. Sure, Franklin and Snead throw hard, but Snead doesn't miss enough bats for my liking -- just 19 strikeouts in 26 innings in league play with premium velocity. Kuhns will be really good in the future, but he's just OK right now. Yes, it's definitely a concern for me.

What's the latest on the House Settlement and roster counts for next season?

It's expected to be approved in the next couple of weeks. What will be interesting is if Judge Wilken rules that the roster limits will be a gradual change or an immediate change -- administrators want an immediate rip the band-aid off approach.

With a pivotal series against Vandy on the horizon, how crucial is it for Tennessee to secure a series win to bolster their hosting chances and regain confidence?

The Vols are definitely leaking oil, and considering they finish the regular season with a road series at Arkansas, I definitely think it is critical for them to win this home series vs. Vandy. But you know they're going to get up for that one. If Vandy goes in there and wins it, the Commodores could be in danger of losing six of their final seven series to finish the regular season, and that just doesn't feel host-worthy.

We're getting 14 SEC teams, right?  A&M and Mississippi State both have Mizzou left, while UK gets to the 13-win threshold by winning one of their last two series or not getting swept plus taking a game in Hoover.

I would lean 14 SEC teams as of today, but I just have a weird feeling someone out of that league gets snubbed on Selection Monday

 

If Florida wins 1 against Texas and 2 or 3 against Alabama I think they're in the NCAA Tournament what do you think?

With its RPI in a great spot, the Gators are easily in the tournament, IMO, with 13 wins. Let's not forget about the non-conference series win the Gators also have against a Miami team who is near the top of the ACC standings at the moment.

Missouri hasn't gone to regional since joining the SEC. Now, they're on pace to go 0-30. Meanwhile, Texas, albeit a blue blood has waltzed into the league and looks to on the way to a regular season title and OU will also be in a regional. What is holding Mizzou back from being even respectable?

Tiger -- Missouri will not win at a high level in baseball until it actually treats baseball like a legitimate sport from a financial perspective. Missouri's facilities are not good and the administration has not shown - in any shape or form -- that they have a plan to support baseball. I did like that Laird Veatch (the AD) came out last week saying baseball needs to be supported at a high level, but he gave no specifics. I'm intrigued to see those specifics in the near future. If not -- Missouri will continue to struggle (albeit, probably not THIS bad).

 

Is 13 conference wins the magic number for the Aggies? What will be critical for the Ags to do to comfortably make the tournament?

I think the Aggies are in with 13 given those marquee series wins over Arkansas, LSU and Tennessee, but again, I would prefer, if I'm A&M, to get to 14-15 to leave no doubt. You do NOT want to go into Selection Monday hoping teams in other conference tournaments win, lose, etc.... that's not a fun spot to be in.

How close is UTSA to being in the Top 25? Being 18-3 in the AAC along with a 37-10 overall record, No. 21 RPI and clinching at least a share of the conference title, what is holding them back from the other teams in the Top 25?

Daniel -- glad you asked this, because I think the world of Pat Hallmark as a head coach. Love what the Roadrunners have, specifically from an offensive standpoint, but what's holding them back right now is that they don't have a series win over a team that will sniff the NCAA tournament as of yet. That's just a tough rankable resume.

What do you make of the recent struggles for the LSU offense? They have looked so off as of late. And the first thing everyone wants to do is to "tip their cap" to the opposing pitcher--but up to last week vs Texas, Praeger was getting crushed. Lamkin was giving up a ton of runs too. LSU couldn't do anything on them, and Sunday they didn't exactly look like world beaters either.

I think Prager, Lamkin and Patton have gotten much better. Prager's metrics were better and his velocity was up, Lamkin has been very good at times this year and Patton is just a typical Sunday pitchability lefthander who doesn't allow much hard contact. As much as I like the overall talent in LSU's offensive lineup, there are few guys in that lineup that just scare the you know what out of me. I love Bear Jones, but he can be pitched to right now. Curiel had somewhat of a freshman-esque weekend, but he's a stud. Ethan Frey had some really good ABs. But outside of those guys, who scares you in LSU's lineup right now? Milam is a really solid overall player but he has struggled offensively in league play.

Is the SEC going to do anything over how poorly the umpiring has been? Are they even aware that their umpires are calling strikes on pitches that cross into the opposing batter's box? I'm an LSU fan and loved that 9th inning strikeout that Eyanson got, but the ball was literally in the other batter's box. It was such a terrible call at such a crucial point in the game.

I hope the SEC does, and I hope all leagues do. You guys know me -- I don't like to bitch and moan about umpires. Those guys have a really difficult job to do. But some of those strike zones that I have seen over the past few weeks are an absolute joke (and it's usually for both teams playing the game).

 

 

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There was this comment, but not derogatory. 

Missouri hasn't gone to regional since joining the SEC. Now, they're on pace to go 0-30. Meanwhile, Texas, albeit a blue blood has waltzed into the league and looks to on the way to a regular season title and OU will also be in a regional. What is holding Mizzou back from being even respectable?

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On 4/28/2025 at 6:27 PM, TheBryMan81 said:

RPI Update through 27APR

https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/baseball/d1/rpi

Texas finally moves up to #1 ahead of #2 Georgia, followed by Vandy, Auburn, and Arkansas for an all SEC top 5.

3 ACC teams in the top 10 this week with Florida St, UNC, and Clemson at #6, 7, and 8

A&M drops slightly down to #40

Others of note: #19 Florida, #23 OUSucks, #27 UTSA, #36 UTRGV, #63 Lamar, #73 Texas St.

RPI Update through 04 May

https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/baseball/d1/rpi

Georgia back up to #1?

Texas drops to #2

Vandy, Auburn, Arkansas to make up an unchanged top 5.

Florida St, Clemson, and UNC represent the ACC in the top 10.

Oregon State repping the West Coast at #10

A&M up to #35

Others of note: #15 Florida, #22 OUSucks, #21 UTSA, #31 UTRGV, #58 Lamar, #75 Texas St.

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On 4/28/2025 at 6:39 PM, TheBryMan81 said:

Rankings update

Texas remains at #1

As mentioned before, the top 10 had a very rough week. UNC, Florida St, Oregon St, and West Virginia have a top 5 appearance while UC Irvine and Oregon now have top 10 appearances.

Baseball America

https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/college-baseball-top-25-rankings/

D1 Baseball

https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/baseball/d1/d1baseballcom-top-25

Perfect Game 

https://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=23562&src=hmrephttps://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=23572&src=hmrephttps://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=23585

USA Today Coaches Poll 

https://sportsdata.usatoday.com/baseball/cbb/coaches-poll

NCBWA

https://www.sportswriters.net/ncbwa/news/2025/04/28/texas-37-5-tops-ncbwa-division-i-poll

Our next series opponent is at Arkansas, who is ranked #10, #11, #12, #6, and #5 in the above polls.

Rankings through 04 May

Texas ranked 1-3

Georgia #1 in Baseball America, Perfect Game

Arkansas #1 in NCBWA, #2 Perfect Game

Florida St up to #2 in D1 Baseball. Oregon #5 despite what I believe is a really bad record against Quad 3/4

No other big eye opening surprises in the top 10.

Baseball America

https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/college-baseball-top-25-rankings/

D1 Baseball

https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/baseball/d1/d1baseballcom-top-25

Perfect Game 

https://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=23600

USA Today Coaches Poll 

https://sportsdata.usatoday.com/baseball/cbb/coaches-poll

NCBWA

https://www.sportswriters.net/ncbwa/news/2025/05/05/arkansas-40-9-tops-ncbwa-division-i-poll

Our next series opponent is vs Florida, who is ranked #15 RPI, #22 in BA, otherwise unranked.

 

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This season has been a VERY pleasant surprise and a great ride, thus far.  But, count me as skeptical of any poll that still has Texas above Arkansas given the asswhuppin’ beat down last weekend.  Can anyone think of a single phase of the game that Arkansas didn’t control?  That said, Fuck piggy!

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25 minutes ago, VirginiaLonghorn said:

This season has been a VERY pleasant surprise and a great ride, thus far.  But, count me as skeptical of any poll that still has Texas above Arkansas given the asswhuppin’ beat down last weekend.  Can anyone think of a single phase of the game that Arkansas didn’t control?  That said, Fuck piggy!

Aren't polls supposed to be a reflection of an entire body of work? H2H should only come into play if the two teams hold similar resumes, imo.

Arkansas had lost 3 series in a row prior to last weekend, 2 of them to teams that Texas swept. You can't just throw that to the side.

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42 minutes ago, VirginiaLonghorn said:

This season has been a VERY pleasant surprise and a great ride, thus far.  But, count me as skeptical of any poll that still has Texas above Arkansas given the asswhuppin’ beat down last weekend.  Can anyone think of a single phase of the game that Arkansas didn’t control?  That said, Fuck piggy!

 

14 minutes ago, Hookem2147 said:

Aren't polls supposed to be a reflection of an entire body of work? H2H should only come into play if the two teams hold similar resumes, imo.

Arkansas had lost 3 series in a row prior to last weekend, 2 of them to teams that Texas swept. You can't just throw that to the side.

I think there's a distinct difference between polls and postseason seedings. I don't mind if Arkansas is ranked higher than Texas given they just beat our ass 3 days in a row and don't have that many more losses than we do.

Overall body of work seems to matter more for me for regional seedings. But what do I know? In the end, polls don't mean shit unless you're ranked 1 when it's all said and done. 

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43 minutes ago, VirginiaLonghorn said:

This season has been a VERY pleasant surprise and a great ride, thus far.  But, count me as skeptical of any poll that still has Texas above Arkansas given the asswhuppin’ beat down last weekend.  Can anyone think of a single phase of the game that Arkansas didn’t control?  That said, Fuck piggy!

I always think back to the epic Augie rant

… and the only things he could muster in his rage were infield play and 2 out hitting. Good chuckle every time. 

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1 hour ago, bluto said:

I always think back to the epic Augie rant

… and the only things he could muster in his rage were infield play and 2 out hitting. Good chuckle every time. 

Don't forget Seth Johnston not seeing the take sign...   

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3 hours ago, bluto said:

I always think back to the epic Augie rant

… and the only things he could muster in his rage were infield play and 2 out hitting. Good chuckle every time. 

Don't forget about

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https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2025-ncaa-baseball-tournament-bracket-projected-field-of-64-may-7/
 

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An SEC team dropped from Baseball America’s latest Field of 64 projection after Week 12, but the conference produced its replacement, allowing it to maintain its nation-leading 13 bids. 

The ACC (nine), Big 12 (seven), Big Ten (four) and Sun Belt (three) also received three or more bids. The Big West, Big East and Southland received two bids in the latest projection, including their automatic qualifiers.

Additional Field of 64 notes:

UCLA, Oregon and TCU, which were projected as No. 2 seeds last week, stepped into hosting positions

UC Irvine, NC State and Alabama moved behind the hosting line and into two-seed positions. Virginia Tech and Kentucky were the only at-large teams included in last week’s projected field to not make the cut after Week 12

Cincinnati and Mississippi State joined the field

Miami, Florida and Southern California moved up from projected three-seeds to two-seeds while Kansas and Xavier shifted in the other direction to accommodate them

Below you’ll find the complete Field of 64 partway through Week 12 of the regular season. Note that our projected hosts no longer reflect the top 16 of the Top 25 rankings and are instead blend of standings and metrics.


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Imagine the furrowing of brows when all 8 teams in the CWS are SEC

In the projected bracket above, 6 of 8 seeds have the SEC top seed as the obvious favorite. The other two draw Florida and aggy, two teams that seem to be getting their shit together and have been to the CWS before

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9 hours ago, cmontexas said:

Imagine the furrowing of brows when all 8 teams in the CWS are SEC

In the projected bracket above, 6 of 8 seeds have the SEC top seed as the obvious favorite. The other two draw Florida and aggy, two teams that seem to be getting their shit together and have been to the CWS before

 
An all ACC / SEC is pretty likely though 

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