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How many SEC teams are starting their Ace today?

Posted on 6/2/23 at 1:34 pm
Posted by The Goat
Right here, Chief
Member since Nov 2006
2889 posts
Posted on 6/2/23 at 1:34 pm
need some perspective for the melt going on a couple boards over.
Posted by BluegrassBelle
RIP Hefty Lefty - 1981-2019
Member since Nov 2010
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Posted on 6/2/23 at 1:35 pm to
Mingione pitched by committee today against Ball State.

ETA: LSU fans have a right to melt, I'd be pissed starting Skenes against the weakest team in your region.
This post was edited on 6/2/23 at 1:36 pm
Posted by SidewalkTiger
Midwest, USA
Member since Dec 2019
56661 posts
Posted on 6/2/23 at 1:37 pm to
Should've thrown Hurd in Game 1 and Skenes in Game 2
Posted by Realistic Ag
Member since Jun 2014
1972 posts
Posted on 6/2/23 at 1:37 pm to
What's an ace...
Posted by justaniceguy
Member since Sep 2020
5558 posts
Posted on 6/2/23 at 1:41 pm to
TBH put skenes in game 3
Posted by Eternalmajin
Member since Jun 2008
13293 posts
Posted on 6/2/23 at 1:42 pm to
quote:

ETA: LSU fans have a right to melt, I'd be pissed starting Skenes against the weakest team in the history of the NCAA tournament.
Posted by lsufball19
Franklin, TN
Member since Sep 2008
66366 posts
Posted on 6/2/23 at 1:46 pm to
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I'd be pissed starting Skenes against the weakest team in your region.


We've never thrown our ace in game one of a regional in which we were the 1 seed (15 times) in the current format. That should tell you something about this decision.

The only time we've thrown our ace in game 1 of any regional we hosted was back in 1999 was when we hosted as a #2 and were facing Ben Sheets pitching for ULM
This post was edited on 6/2/23 at 1:48 pm
Posted by BluegrassBelle
RIP Hefty Lefty - 1981-2019
Member since Nov 2010
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Posted on 6/2/23 at 1:48 pm to
So what’s the reasoning behind it?

I can’t think of any reason other than just to keep him on schedule. But at this point it’s the post-season, you’ve gotta say frick the schedule a bit.
Posted by lsufball19
Franklin, TN
Member since Sep 2008
66366 posts
Posted on 6/2/23 at 1:48 pm to
quote:

So what’s the reasoning behind it?


That's a great question. Jay will inevitably give a coach speak response to that question after the game
Posted by Bobulinski
Member since Oct 2020
513 posts
Posted on 6/2/23 at 1:51 pm to
I would assume most are starting their #1 BUT they aren't facing a 19 - 40 team at home.
Posted by SidewalkTiger
Midwest, USA
Member since Dec 2019
56661 posts
Posted on 6/2/23 at 1:51 pm to
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I can’t think of any reason other than just to keep him on schedule. But at this point it’s the post-season, you’ve gotta say frick the schedule a bit.


Even that doesn't make much sense since everyone else is getting thrown off.
Posted by MetroAtlantaGatorFan
Member since Jun 2017
15598 posts
Posted on 6/2/23 at 1:52 pm to
I'd hope we aren't since win or lose we're playing UConn or Texas Tech tomorrow.
Posted by mrbroker
Sylacauga Alabama
Member since Jul 2011
16824 posts
Posted on 6/2/23 at 1:54 pm to
Bama is starting their Friday night guy
Posted by Hback
Member since Aug 2017
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Posted on 6/2/23 at 2:01 pm to

Posted by spslayto
Member since Feb 2004
20349 posts
Posted on 6/2/23 at 2:02 pm to
quote:

ETA: LSU fans have a right to melt, I'd be pissed starting Skenes against the weakest team in the history of the NCAA tournament.


Maybe record wise. But you don't think this Tulane team is better than some of the past SWAC championship teams and other smaller conference champions? Not saying I agree with the decision, but I don't think Tulane is the weakest team in the history of the tournament.
Posted by Whentheleveebreaks
Member since Aug 2020
2030 posts
Posted on 6/2/23 at 2:09 pm to
We don’t have an Ace!
Posted by TigerMan327
Elsewhere
Member since Feb 2011
5494 posts
Posted on 6/2/23 at 2:11 pm to
Their record is 19-40
Posted by GamecockUltimate
Columbia,SC
Member since Feb 2019
7625 posts
Posted on 6/2/23 at 2:18 pm to
Carolina isnt going with their ace.


LSU should have gone with a midweek guy honestly, this move makes no sense at all. I am mad for yall
Posted by CapstoneGrad06
Little Rock
Member since Nov 2008
72570 posts
Posted on 6/2/23 at 2:18 pm to
Alabama is starting Holman. So technically yes. Alabama is starting their ace.
Posted by Tridentds
Sugar Land
Member since Aug 2011
21685 posts
Posted on 6/2/23 at 2:28 pm to
TBH it is a bit of a head scratcher to put Skenes out vs Tulane. I can see why plenty of people don’t like it.
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