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PackFan

2:08

Is there a better cumulative defense up the middle than NC State right now? Pat Bailey behind the plate, Will Wilson at 1 E for the season at SS, David Vazquez seemingly winning the 2B job, and what Tyler McDonough’s athleticism does in CF even if he’s not a natural OF.

Kendall Rogers

2:08

Pack -- Fitt and I were just talking on the Podcast about how incredible NC State has been defensively. that was a huge differentiator over the weekend with Miami committing six errors and NC State committing just one. A .987 fielding percentage as a TEAM is insane and it's a big part of their success. Speaking of, UCSB is the only team ahead of the Pack right now at .988.

reece

2:09

Ole Miss has zero wins against teams that are in the top 50 in rpi. Is it too soon to hit the panic button with a road series against Arkansas looming this weekend?

Kendall Rogers

2:09

Definitely not time to hit the panic button for Ole Miss, but there's definitely something missing with this club. They better find out what it is, though, because I'll see them this weekend against Arkansas, and things could go south in a hurry in Fayetteville if the Rebels don't put it all together. I was encouraged by Doug Nikhazy's performance over the weekend.

Lance

2:16

Thoughts on LSU? Maneiri always gets it going around week 3 or 4 of SEC play and some how just takes it to the next level. Even some of their best teams have started off slow. But I think there is serious cause for concern for this team as a whole. I feel that they are on that cusp of putting it all together and becoming an Omaha team or just totally collapsing. Am I wrong in my assessment or overreaction?

Kendall Rogers

2:16

Lance -- I still have serious concerns about LSU's pitching, but Zack Hess did throw really, really well over the weekend. that was encouraging. I also think the Tigers will continue to hit in impressive fashion, but again, LSU's success, plain and simple, hinges on the pitching staff.

Kendall Rogers

2:18

All right guys -- that's all the time I have today. Enjoy our content

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Jacob

6:55

I think i'm missing something. In the sites RPI numbers it has Oregon states non-conf. SOS as 12 and UCLA's as 15 but overall OSU is 9 and UCLA is 4, but they should have the same conference SOS. How did the swap?

BullDawg

7:49

The SOS in the RPI currently is going off of the schedules that each team has already played. Not their future schedule.

2:24

ECU swept a huge series with UCF at home. They did this with a bullpen that has been a little shaky at times. What are they gonna have to do looking ahead to upcoming series against Houston and UCLA?

Bobby

2:26

Were you moreso impressed by Mississippi states hitting or disappointed with their pitching this weekend? How does the auburn series affect your opinion of our chance at hosting?

Skersbaseball

2:27

Really liking what I'm seeing out of the Huskers these past few weeks. I know Sparty is 3-18, but this same Sparty team beat them last year.
Could you see this team making the postseason?

CliffGodwinsStache

2:47

Thoughts on the upcoming ECU @ UCLA series? What would you all consider a positive result for a travelling Pirate team?

TimSC

2:50

South Carolina has started 1-5 in the SEC. What do my Gamecocks need to do to get it turned around?

Weston

3:17

Who is the front runner in the SEC West? Arkansas gets the series win over a much improved Bama team. And A&M sweeps Kentucky. Both teams 5-1 in SEC play.

Cowtown Bill

4:03

Although winning the Texas series was great, I think the lack of starting pitching for TCU, other than Lodolo, is troubling. Do you see anyone able to step up if Janczak can not return?

Wheeler Eastman

4:11

What are your thoughts on Alabama so far? They’ve been in the mix to win both SEC series but Sunday pitching has struggled. Think a series W in Gainesville gets them ranked or no because of Florida’s decline? Also, losing Sam Praytor for the entire year is a huge blow to the team

FWFrog

4:32

How do you like TCU's chances at an Omaha run down the stretch? Obviously so early and need to stop getting beat 15-1 every 10 days, but Frogs are hitting like no other TCU team I have ever watched before.

ATX Dawg

4:34

Mississippi State appears to have top-end talent all over the place, but the bullpen has looked shakier and shakier in recent weeks. It seems like both the hard-throwers and the back-from-injury bunch may have one good pitch but not a second. Has your confidence in MSU wavered any, especially with hot offenses like Arkansas and Texas A&M still to come?

Gamecock Nation

4:37

Big Mark Kingston fan! Looking at your top 25 both the #4 and #9 programs both coaches were recently on the hot seat. Wondering how long you guys think a coach should be given to turn a program around. Seems the prevailing notion is 3 but it looks like if ADs and fan bases are patient with a good coach in place, it make take longer but be worth the wait.

Nate

4:42

Keeping it simple, but Is Arkansas overrated? What impresses and worries you? I have concerns about what is going to happen once we play Vandy-Auburn-MSU three weekends in a row

AgFan92

4:44

What are your thoughts on this freshman from Sam Houston, Colton Cowser? I saw he was Southland Player of the Week last week. The kid seems like he could play at a bigger program. I wish my ags would have recruited him out of HS.

Will

4:46

Southern Miss had a rough start to the season. After winning 11 of its last 12 and opening up conference plays with huge sweeps, what will they have to do to get back into the top 25?

Garrett

4:52

Do you think that NC State has a shot at winning it all? Have watched them the last 2 weeks and think they are the best team in the nation.

UCLABrian

4:53

Ryan Garcia was fantastic on Sunday in his first weekend start of the season, which is a good sign for UCLA's weekend rotation. But with frosh Bergin now in the bullpen it appears, who will be the weekday starter with Nastrini's injury? Also is Nate Hadley hurt now too? Didn't see him in his usual 7th inning slot this weekend vs. Arizona.

Mike

4:57

What are your thoughts on the Fighting Irish up in South Bend. They seem to be playing ACC competition very tough but losing many games against teams they shouldn't be.

ChrisC

5:09

What was going on in Starkville yesterday? Do you write that off to just a crazy day, or could those teams in trouble as the season goes on by the time they get to Sunday?

4118

5:11

Obviously LSU has not lived up to the hype so far this season, but dropping them 7 spots after barely dropping that Georgia series seems a tad rough. Are there concerns about LSU that I am missing, and what do you guys think about that LSU - state matchup this weekend? Appreciate all the work you guys put in.

Matt

5:16

How many bids do you think the Pac-12 will end up with? Apart from the ranked teams, I think Cal and Washington should, but what about Arizona or Oregon?

Pokefan

5:46

Curious about your thoughts on the high strikeout numbers for Oklahoma State's offense the last few years. After 22 games in 2019, OSU is averaging nearly 10 Ks per game, higher than other Big 12 clubs with similar physicality. Are these high K numbers a matter of personnel currently available, or has the Oklahoma State staff adopted the MLB trend of launch angles and big swings even at the risk of striking out? Do you see that philosophy working its way into college baseball? Appreciate the great college baseball coverage!

Rob

6:06

What do you think of Southern Miss’ recent run of success and do you think they maintain it? Also what do you think their ceiling is and were they in top 25 conversation this week

Dougan

6:07

What are your thoughts on Arkansas. They seem to be a tad better than last year even without the home run production.

Brandon

6:09

Thoughts on Tech's sweep of Michigan? We're totally fine with staying in the 15-20 rank range, btw. Helps us stay under the radar.

Mark

6:14

Where do you see Georgia Tech now that they have beaten Louisville at their place (one pitch from a sweep), beat Virginia at home (one pitch from a sweep), and was one pitch from taking the series at Miami?

Hottub

6:17

How close was UC Santa Barbara? They seem like a sneaky good team breaking out behind improvements from tall LHP Brecht and Dashwood. Any reports on those two this year?

Cliff Hagan Stadium

6:20

So I keep hearing that Kentucky has one of the best facilities in the nation. I've seen the pics, I tend to agree. But this team that's on the field hasn't earned the right to play here and doesn't seem interested in showing the BBN they are appreciative of what they've been given. The base paths are still open down the street, is it time to play a game back at The Cliff and show them how lucky they are to have this new facility? Maybe light a fire under them to play with passion? What should we expect from this squad this year?

reece

6:21

Any thoughts on the upcoming weekend series with LSU going on the road again to a top 10 team for the consecutive weekend?

Jojo

6:23

Do you think ASU had enough pitching depth to make a deep run in the postseason or am I just dreaming? Definitely concerned about tired arms at some point due to lack of depth and outside of Marsh, starting pitching has been inconsistent at best with a lot of free passes. Thx guys!

Dudley

6:23

Can South Carolina bounce back from their disappointing SEC start? It's only two weekends, but 1-5 is not a good look, especially losing a series to the Vols.

Scott

6:25

How do you like Oklahoma State? I know they got off to a good start sweeping k-state this past weekend. They have a big week this week with a mid-week game vs OU and a series at TCU. How do you like there chances of contending for the big 12?

Hunter

6:26

Thoughts on Coastal Carolina?

Chip

6:27

How would you compare the drastic difference in Catching Defense around the SEC, ACC, and PAC12? I was watching the LSU/Georgia game and LSU has thrown out 3 of 43 attempts. Then I was watching the Stanford/Utah game and Stanford's starting catcher has thrown out 4 of 4. It got me looking... Stanford, Washington, Oregon State, and UCLA have strong catching defense. Florida, LSU, Tennessee, Auburn don't seem to even try to defend the steal. The same goes for ACC. The 'big time' named schools for pitching don't prioritize run game control Miami, Duke, NC State, GT. Is this due to the ability/skill of the catchers in those leagues or is this because everything now is based on velocity and it simply takes longer to throw a harder pitch and the coaches simply hoping the pitchers can get the batters out before the runners move around the bases on steals, PBs, WPs, etc?

Pete Brown

6:32

That are your thoughts on Nebraska? They've beaten Texas tech and won a series vs. Baylor in the non con

Pete Brown

6:34

What are your thoughts on Nebraska?

Tiger4Life54

6:39

Clemson had a great week. How close are they to cracking the top 25?

Chip

6:42

It is only 6 weeks into the college baseball season. Looking at what we see now vs. what has won at the CWS level in the past, do you see the teams getting to Omaha being those with better defensive metrics (ERA, WHIP, etc) or better offensive metrics (SLG, OPS, etc). Seems now, the teams with the highest offensive statistics are having to make up for weak defense while the teams with the best defensive statistics are helping to win with offenses not yet producing (which may be based on facing more challenging competition).

Eric Simmons

6:46

Why isn't Georgia Tech ranked after winning 2 out of 3 against Louisville on the road and nearly sweeping them?

Westwood123

6:48

Man I feel like this year especially, the field is very unpredictable so far. Their isn’t just one team way above the rest, as even the top teams have weaknesses. If you had to answer, who would your legit National title contenders be, as of today?

Garrett

6:51

Do you think NC State has a legitimate shot at winning a national championship? How likely do you think it is that ECU is a top 8 team?

Brian C

7:03

How does UCLA's midweek schedule compare to the other top teams in the country?

Dylan

7:03

Who are your top draft prospects out of the MWC?

Aspesisteve

7:13

So Illinois got ahead of UCSB because they're from a cold weather State? That makes no sense to me. Warm weather State's teams do have an advantage of more days to practice outside, but that would only make them stronger, not weaker. You seem to be using sympathy with your vote of Illinois over UCSB who has a #7 RPI, a record of 17-3 and yet doesn't make the top 25 in your poll?

Eric Simmons

7:14

Can all 7 SEC West teams really make the NCAA Tournament?

Eric Simmons

7:16

Who do you think wins the Big West Conference this year? I think UC Irvine, UC Santa Barbara or Cal State Fullerton

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