swemnaked

That isn't the opener.

If it wasn't for the NBA Finals, it would likely be the primetime game, imo.

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Nah both teams decided to hold their aces to whatever reason. I think this helps us. Obviously would've rather had Ellis out there but if virginia is not throwing their ace

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Could you be more specific on which of our aces you expected us to pitch? We have four of them.

We have Arky's signs.

I'm driving in (from SC) early Sat morning. Gonna be solo, anyone want to invite me to a tailgate? Met a few people through here in 2009 tailgaiting. mpmeredith@liberty.edu

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Rank Attendance Regional 1 52,771 Starkville 2 39,197 Columbia 3 38,085 Baton Rouge 4 21,821 Charlottesville 5 21,498 Tallahassee 6 18,023 Nashville 7 16,909 Corvallis 8 15,566 Raleigh 9 14,663 Manhattan 10 13,090 Chapel Hill 11 12,871 Fullerton 12 12,600 Louisville 13 12,187 Bloomington 14 9,891 Eugene 15 9,275 Blacksburg 16 7,410 Los Angeles

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Where did you find that? Not doubting, just would like to see it.

don't worry, I'm not an alum. Just grew up a fan.

I used to live on Fontaine right between the Exxon/Sandwich place and Wayside. It was a great. Wayside is closed on Sunday, so make sure you get there on Saturday before the game. Our bullpen has been solid. Kyle Crockett has been lights out (Except for that one game vs unc, but forget that game). When goes in, it is over. Austin Young was the setup man and was money all season, until the unc series, and he has struggled since then (ACC tournament and this past weekend). Josh Sborz (freshman) has kinda taken Young's place. Also have gotten solid long relief from David Rosenberger. Our starters for Sat/Sun are Silverstein and Waddell, didn't name anyone for a potential game three, it will either be Nick Howard or Whit Mayberry. Nick was our Sunday starter for much of the year, but after our SS Cogswell went down, we moved him there and Mayberry became our #3. Cogswell is rumored to possibly come back this weekend, so not sure how that will affect our staff. I feel very good about our bullpen.

Starters gave up 4 runs for this past weekend. Bullpen didn't give up any (10 IP I believe).

Also, if anyone needs tickets, I am the resident scalper at thesabre, so hitmeup.

Missed the playoffs 5 out of 6 seasons, missed it for the second season in a row because of a late season collapse (started 7-3 last year, ended up losing 5 of 6, despite facing a ridiculously easy schedule. We did have some big injuries, but that is no excuse to not beat Kansas City, Oakland, Seattle, and Denver). That put him on the hot seat, and missing the playoffs after starting 7-1 killed him, as it should any coach. 10 wins, but nothing noteable. We did beat the Colts in Lucks first game, beat Minnesota back in November, but that's it. Looked pathetic against any good team. But he sure did show Tennessee and Jacksonville who's boss!

I stayed at the Value Place in Bellevue last year. It's like $200 for a week. Gives you the necessities. Decent TV, shower is fine, room is clean and felt safe. Walking distance to a movie theater for any off days. They also have a shuttle bus from Bellevue to the stadium (bus picks you up about 5 miles from the hotel). Apparently they still have at least one room available actually in Omaha. I'd stay again if/when UVA goes back. Make sure you have a car though, if you want to stay out in Omaha after the game and go to bars and whatnot, it'll be a $30 cab ride or so.