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D1Baseball's Weekly Chat: March 9
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Brandon
2:01
Tulane or LBSU this weekend? Thoughts?
Aaron Fitt
2:01
I've been burned every time I've picked against Long Beach this year, but this will be its first weekend outside Blair Field... and I like Tulane at home. Fool me four times, shame on me!
Will
2:03
If Texas goes 3-1 or 4-0 this week, will the Horns make their debut in the Top 25 next Monday?
Kendall Rogers
2:03
Will -- Texas was probably our next team in line. UT has just had some really bad luck so far this season in terms of scheduling. Typically, a series win over (or sweep) over Rice and Cal State Fullerton would seem impressive, but not so much this season. With that said, I do like what Texas is doing. I like the front-end of the rotation and I'm hoping to see Pete Hansen in the rotation sooner rather than later. He's been terrific. And offensively, my guy Austin Todd just continues to hit for the 'Horns. UT is most certainly heavily on our radar.
Jake
2:03
What do you make of Auburn? Other than the UCF series they’ve looked pretty dominant. Was it a fluke weekend or do you think AU has inherent issues?
Aaron Fitt
2:03
The rest of the competition hasn't been great... but at least Auburn has dominated it. Look, we ranked the Tigers No. 8 in the preseason for a reason, and I really don't see any red flags with that team. I do think you can chalk up the UCF series to a bad weekend, and I expect Auburn to establish itself as one of the top contenders in the SEC pretty quickly in conference play.
Jay
2:06
Thoughts on Notre Dame's hot start?  It is obvious that Link Jarrett is instilling a strong culture in South Bend.  Do you believe that ND has the talent to compete in the ACC and for an at-large bid in '20?  Also, what is the viability of Notre Dame as a contender in the ACC year-in and year-out?  Can the strong brand offset the harsh climate and high academic standards?
Aaron Fitt
2:06
I saw Notre Dame yesterday and will have a big piece on the Irish on our site tomorrow morning. But the short answer to your question is that I think this team is dramatically improved on offense, and competes very hard. Jarrett has worked a remarkable turnaround with the overall offensive approach and the culture. I'm still not sold that Notre Dame's pitching will hold up and get this team to a regional -- but I'm far more open to that possibility now than I was heading into the season. Especially if those talented freshmen Jack Brannigan and Liam Simon continue to progress to bolster that bullpen, because those guys have big-time arm strength.
Brandon
2:06
Is Arkansas v MSU still a marquee matchup this weekend given both teams' early season struggles?
Kendall Rogers
2:06
Brandon. Yes, that's still a marquee series, and it's a fascinating one, too. Arkansas needs Patrick Wicklander to get back on track (Caleb Bolden HAS been a bright spot), and State will lean on Will Bednar in that weekend rotation against the hard-hitting Hogs. A lot of questions could get answered by both teams this weekend in StarkVegas.
Josh
2:06
Where would you rank Alec Burleson in a list of the top utility players in the country?
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Aaron Fitt
2:06
No. 1, easily. You can make a compelling argument that he's the most valuable player in the country, with the value that he brings offensively and off the mound. He's just a stud.
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Hank
2:07
Any thoughts on the struggles of Stanford and other power 5 schools struggling so far?
Kendall Rogers
2:07
Hank -- Stanford is going to struggle all-season long. In addition to having a team filled with young players, the Cardinal is now without what I'd consider the most talented weekend starters in sophomore RHP Alex Williams, who had TJ surgery last week. If Stanford is going to turn things around ... it's going to need to be a wholesale effort. Just not sure see that happening at the moment.
Aaron Fitt
2:07
All right gang, that'll do it for me this week. Great chat as usual, you guys brought the heat with the questions, love it. See you next week!
Kendall Rogers
2:09
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