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Post by cardinalblacktrojan on Apr 14, 2017 20:01:06 GMT -6
Has everyone lost interest in the baseball season already?
No one is talking about our series loss to Georgia State? Or the 34 players left on base in two games, while only scoring 5 runs in two games? If we leave 11 on base tomorrow, it'll break the SBC record for most runners left on base in a series.
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Post by Hemi Man on Apr 15, 2017 5:20:03 GMT -6
Let me guess. You want Smartt fired also?
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Post by cardinalblacktrojan on Apr 15, 2017 6:05:38 GMT -6
Let me guess. You want Smartt fired also? Are you a bitter old man or something Hemi? Sure seems like it. Nah, I don't want Smartt fired. I believe he's a good coach. I would like to see some improvement though... but who doesn't? Improvement is something you seem to never desire for Troy Athletics.
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Post by Hemi Man on Apr 15, 2017 6:19:26 GMT -6
Let me guess. You want Smartt fired also? Are you a bitter old man or something Hemi? Sure seems like it. Nah, I don't want Smartt fired. I believe he's a good coach. I would like to see some improvement though... but who doesn't? Improvement is something you seem to never desire for Troy Athletics. I'm perfectly happy. Bitterness comes from the guy that constantly wants someone fired or changes to be made.
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Post by cardinalblacktrojan on Apr 15, 2017 7:12:11 GMT -6
Are you a bitter old man or something Hemi? Sure seems like it. Nah, I don't want Smartt fired. I believe he's a good coach. I would like to see some improvement though... but who doesn't? Improvement is something you seem to never desire for Troy Athletics. I'm perfectly happy. Bitterness comes from the guy that constantly wants someone fired or changes to be made. So because I wanted Cunningham and ONLY Cunningham gone by the end of the season if we had another losing record, that makes me someone who wants EVERYONE fired? Pretty sure most everyone here felt the same as I did if he had a 4th straight losing season. That's not unreasonable. I didn't call for Brown to be fired after the 4-8 record. I haven't called for Smartt's head. I haven't called for Mullins head. I haven't called for either of the tennis coaches heads. I haven't called for the soccer coaches head. I never called for Rigby's head after the first two losing seasons. I WAS glad to see a change in volleyball though... although I never said anything about that. So to that effect, I think you're being very overly-dramatic. But I'm not surprised. I'm surprised TroyFans.com hasn't set up a safe space forum just for you to protect you from other's opinions, since you seem to not like anyone voicing their opposing views as a fellow Troy fan. I'd like to be cordial with you and not have a bickering contest with you everytime I voice my concerns/opinions. It'd be nice if we could just be two Troy fans that disagree on certain things every now and then. But somehow you seem to have this need to reply back to me and bash my opinions on almost everything, especially if I or anyone else is starting to think a coaching change needs to happen in a sport.
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Post by Hemi Man on Apr 15, 2017 7:23:08 GMT -6
I'm perfectly happy. Bitterness comes from the guy that constantly wants someone fired or changes to be made. So because I wanted Cunningham and ONLY Cunningham gone by the end of the season if we had another losing record, that makes me someone who wants EVERYONE fired? Pretty sure most everyone here felt the same as I did if he had a 4th straight losing season. That's not unreasonable. I didn't call for Brown to be fired after the 4-8 record. I haven't called for Smartt's head. I haven't called for Mullins head. I haven't called for either of the tennis coaches heads. I haven't called for the soccer coaches head. I never called for Rigby's head after the first two losing seasons. I WAS glad to see a change in volleyball though... although I never said anything about that. So to that effect, I think you're being very overly-dramatic. But I'm not surprised. I'm surprised TroyFans.com hasn't set up a safe space forum just for you to protect you from other's opinions, since you seem to not like anyone voicing their opposing views as a fellow Troy fan. I'd like to be cordial with you and not have a bickering contest with you everytime I voice my concerns/opinions. It'd be nice if we could just be two Troy fans that disagree on certain things every now and then. But somehow you seem to have this need to reply back to me and bash my opinions on almost everything, especially if I or anyone else is starting to think a coaching change needs to happen in a sport. Lots of emotion in the post. I suggest a large cup of warm cocoa.
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Post by cardinalblacktrojan on Apr 15, 2017 7:46:18 GMT -6
So because I wanted Cunningham and ONLY Cunningham gone by the end of the season if we had another losing record, that makes me someone who wants EVERYONE fired? Pretty sure most everyone here felt the same as I did if he had a 4th straight losing season. That's not unreasonable. I didn't call for Brown to be fired after the 4-8 record. I haven't called for Smartt's head. I haven't called for Mullins head. I haven't called for either of the tennis coaches heads. I haven't called for the soccer coaches head. I never called for Rigby's head after the first two losing seasons. I WAS glad to see a change in volleyball though... although I never said anything about that. So to that effect, I think you're being very overly-dramatic. But I'm not surprised. I'm surprised TroyFans.com hasn't set up a safe space forum just for you to protect you from other's opinions, since you seem to not like anyone voicing their opposing views as a fellow Troy fan. I'd like to be cordial with you and not have a bickering contest with you everytime I voice my concerns/opinions. It'd be nice if we could just be two Troy fans that disagree on certain things every now and then. But somehow you seem to have this need to reply back to me and bash my opinions on almost everything, especially if I or anyone else is starting to think a coaching change needs to happen in a sport. Lots of emotion in the post. I suggest a large cup of warm cocoa. Don't mind if I do. Sounds delicious.
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Post by LAZebra on Apr 15, 2017 18:00:18 GMT -6
Just my humble opinion, the best way to show interest is to attend as many games as possible and root, root, root, for the Trojans! Hemi and I fall into the category of those who seldom miss a home game and attend a few away games too. I think we are showing great interest!
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Post by chattvalleytrojan on Apr 20, 2017 6:40:55 GMT -6
I feel like we just can't put everything together this year and be consistent doing so. I don't know what it is. I haven't been able to get down for a game yet so I can't say much. But there's programs like southern, state, uta that we should be at least wining the series if not sweeping them.
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Post by LAZebra on Apr 20, 2017 9:32:05 GMT -6
I feel like we just can't put everything together this year and be consistent doing so. I don't know what it is. I haven't been able to get down for a game yet so I can't say much. But there's programs like southern, state, uta that we should be at least wining the series if not sweeping them. You are correct, our talent level is sufficient to win those series. The single biggest issue, in my opinion, has been leaving runners in scoring position. We cannot seem to get all of our hitters to hit well at the same time. We also, in my opinion, take too many pitches, there are individual exceptions, but overall we take some pretty good strikes that we should be going with the pitch to battle for a hit. Again, just my opinion, I am sure our coaches have a deeper understanding of where we need to improve and are giving max effort to that end.
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Post by chattvalleytrojan on Apr 20, 2017 9:38:49 GMT -6
I feel like we just can't put everything together this year and be consistent doing so. I don't know what it is. I haven't been able to get down for a game yet so I can't say much. But there's programs like southern, state, uta that we should be at least wining the series if not sweeping them. You are correct, our talent level is sufficient to win those series. The single biggest issue, in my opinion, has been leaving runners in scoring position. We cannot seem to get all of our hitters to hit well at the same time. We also, in my opinion, take too many pitches, there are individual exceptions, but overall we take some pretty good strikes that we should be going with the pitch to battle for a hit. Again, just my opinion, I am sure our coaches have a deeper understanding of where we need to improve and are giving max effort to that end. I agree with leaving to many runners in scoring position, softball is suffering the way in that category. We have the talent and the coaching staff to make us the best in conference. Baseball is a game of failure a .300 batting average is good that's failing 3 out of 10 times. Just have to learn how to handle it at this level.
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Post by TheAmericanDream on Apr 20, 2017 10:29:20 GMT -6
I know that many of us expected the Trojans to mash the ball the around the yard this season, based on the talent we had coming back. However, for whatever reason it just hasn't happened.
Baseball and golf are the most fickle sports in creation. You look like world beaters one day, and can't get out of your own way the next.
Take the two midweek games for example. On Tuesday against UAB, Troy couldn't do anything right at the plate with just one run on six scattered hits. On Wednesday at Jax State, they exploded for 10 runs on 15 hits.
Preseason I thought we would be in the mix for a possible title run, but it doesn't appear to be in the cards currently. But they may change (See Troy Men's hoops) in a matter of days.
Mark Smartt will have this team winning consistently sooner, rather than later.
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Post by chattvalleytrojan on Apr 20, 2017 11:11:34 GMT -6
I know that many of us expected the Trojans to mash the ball the around the yard this season, based on the talent we had coming back. However, for whatever reason it just hasn't happened. Baseball and golf are the most fickle sports in creation. You look like world beaters one day, and can't get out of your own way the next. Take the two midweek games for example. On Tuesday against UAB, Troy couldn't do anything right at the plate with just one run on six scattered hits. On Wednesday at Jax State, they exploded for 10 runs on 15 hits. Preseason I thought we would be in the mix for a possible title run, but it doesn't appear to be in the cards currently. But they may change (See Troy Men's hoops) in a matter of days. Mark Smartt will have this team winning consistently sooner, rather than later. I agree. A couple inches can change a game and season very quickly. Had us finishing no lower than third with an at-large bid. Just takes on game to get it turned around. Hopefully last night was a confidence builder.
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Post by pctrojan16 on Apr 20, 2017 11:23:19 GMT -6
We have alot of youth, always have some growing pains before we excel. We will be fine just need more experience
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Post by cornhole on Apr 20, 2017 11:25:01 GMT -6
chatt posted- "I agree with leaving to many runners in scoring position, softball is suffering the way in that category. We have the talent and the coaching staff to make us the best in conference. Baseball is a game of failure a .300 batting average is good that's failing 3 out of 10 times. Just have to learn how to handle it at this level."
Agree with your post sir, but, uh , check your math. 01-wingedeagle
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Post by pctrojan16 on Apr 20, 2017 13:57:54 GMT -6
chatt posted- "I agree with leaving to many runners in scoring position, softball is suffering the way in that category. We have the talent and the coaching staff to make us the best in conference. Baseball is a game of failure a .300 batting average is good that's failing 3 out of 10 times. Just have to learn how to handle it at this level."
Agree with your post sir, but, uh , check your math. 01-wingedeagle Get an A in math but in baseball a hitter who is above .300 is a very good hitter who doesn't waste at bats
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Post by pctrojan16 on Apr 20, 2017 14:00:05 GMT -6
Baseball is a fickle sport, a kid can go 4/4 one day and 0/3 the next. Doesn't mean he is a bad player, means he is off or going up against an amazing pitcher or any number of variables
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Post by cornhole on Apr 20, 2017 14:36:19 GMT -6
chatt posted- "I agree with leaving to many runners in scoring position, softball is suffering the way in that category. We have the talent and the coaching staff to make us the best in conference. Baseball is a game of failure a .300 batting average is good that's failing 3 out of 10 times. Just have to learn how to handle it at this level."
Agree with your post sir, but, uh , check your math. 01-wingedeagle Get an A in math but in baseball a hitter who is above .300 is a very good hitter who doesn't waste at bats Don't know who's Math Class that y'all took, but my class taught me that a .300 average is FAILING 7 out of 10 times..
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Post by pctrojan16 on Apr 20, 2017 15:28:32 GMT -6
Find a player hitting .700 or better since you know so much
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Post by cornhole on Apr 20, 2017 16:37:00 GMT -6
Find a player hitting .700 or better since you know so much Not arguing your assertion that .300 BA is good or bad. Just checking your math . Math counts. Baseball is a game of failure a .300 batting average is good that's failing 3 out of 10 times. Your words, sir. .300 is Succeeding 3/10 times. If one succeeds 3/10 then 3rd grade math logic dictates failing 7/10. Simple math, but I'll admit I did get a D in calculus.!!
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Post by chattvalleytrojan on Apr 21, 2017 8:51:08 GMT -6
Find a player hitting .700 or better since you know so much Not arguing your assertion that .300 BA is good or bad. Just checking your math . Math counts. Baseball is a game of failure a .300 batting average is good that's failing 3 out of 10 times. Your words, sir. .300 is Succeeding 3/10 times. If one succeeds 3/10 then 3rd grade math logic dictates failing 7/10. Simple math, but I'll admit I did get a D in calculus.!! Well the math was right the English on the hand is wrong. I meant only having success 3 out of 10 times is considered good. English has never been my forte.
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Post by TheAmericanDream on Apr 21, 2017 9:08:37 GMT -6
Our pitching struggles at times, but we make up for it with a lack of hitting.
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