Read the situation holy shit. A woman was shot dead and you were the one to deliver the weapon. And you keep doing this?

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Anybody got extras for the baseball game tomorrow?

‘Dores lose at Rupp on Wednesday. Beat State at home on a Saturday. Make a run to the SEC Championship game and fall to ‘Bama.

I could easily look stupid here in two weeks. But if they stay in the 6 spot, I like their draw. Stack has had them playing well in the SEC tournament all three years. They should win that first matchup and then they’d be playing Kentucky or Tennessee. Tough but winnable if play well. Then they get A&M most likely who I think is really beatable with Robbins playing well. This would be really fun and I hope the guys can make it happen

Here's a Florida board.

To sum up:
- Yes, they noticed that they lost to VU in football and twice in basketball in one academic year. That defines "rock bottom".
- They agree that Robbins is good "at this level"
- A bit of ref complaining, no surprise
- It's been 40 years since both football and basketball had losing seasons in the same academic year. Could happen this year.
- One poster surmised that their athletic issues are because the school's gone all in on Academia. Hmm...
- And unless their coach wins the portal, next year won't be much better, or maybe worse.

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Greysen Carter hit triple-digits with a fastball on Wednesday; Chris Lee and Andrew Allegretta dive into the unusual nature of that pitch, discuss pitching roles, the time-share at catcher and the Commodores' nice problem having to leave a good bat or two on the bench every day. Also, some talk about the loss to LSU and Liam Robbins' near triple-double.

I've felt the NCAAT was a long shot since the beginning of the season, but maybe an NIT bid was possible. Then, the Florida game make me believe they had a chance of NCAAT at-large bid, but only if they avoid bad losses the rest of the way. Well, the bad loss happened, and it's time to move on.

I still think they have a shot at the NIT, but they have a lot of work to do. Vandy better beat Florida and Miss St to finish the season with a winning record (17-14), and they probably need to win two games in the SECT if they can't beat UK on the road. If they beat UK, then one SECT win might get them in.

If you think I'm kidding, just remember Vandy's NET ranking was 87 BEFORE losing to #157 LSU. I won't be shocked if Vandy drops 8-9 spots after tomorrow. Last year, St Bonaventure was the last team to receive an NIT at-large and they had an #85 NET ranking. I found a short article that seems to indicate the committee pays a lot more attention to the NET rankings when selecting the at-large teams AND the seeding.

The NIT is still a possibility, but IMO, Vandy can only afford to lose to UK the rest of the way.

Edit: I forgot to attach the article: https://www.cougcenter.com/2022/3/15/22979570/nit-bracketology-selection-explained

KEN Pom this yr 26th most efficient offense but 182 most efficient defense

Last yr 40th most efficient defense but 90th most efficient offense.

It’s mind boggling really. I mean, offensively it shows you what a good offense big man can do for you is why I think so. Plus you have Lawrence who has developed and a PG that is great at driving, finishing, dishing and facilitating.

But you had Pippen who was a great scorer and Stute shot much better last yr.

I just think the combo big man/pg they have this plus Lawerence development plus what they are getting from some others on occasion like Thomas/Wright plus Smith the offense just had been really good. Too much just watching Pippen last yr.

Defense is more of a quandary. They have much better rim protection in Robbins, a much better on ball defender at the PG in Manjon. So what’s the issue. I thought Q was excellent at D last yr. It seems they over help much more this yr. I think they were also better at takeaways / turning other team over last yr (haven’t looked this up so maybe I’m off). But on paper it seems they should be better this yr. Not only are they not, they’ve almost fallen off the cliff in terms of defensively.

Offense is really amazing. It’s been yrs since they’ve ranked this high. But defense is killing them. FL is a bad offensive team and there was a stretch in the 2nd half when VU didn’t get a zero point stop for around 10 possessions for example. It’s crazy.

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Been told that Thomas is in Nashville this weekend for an official visit with the Commodores. Has previously visited Vanderbilt and averaged 17 points, 14 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 2 blocks per game at Denton (Tex.) this past season.

Having a dominant guard like Scotty or having a dominant big like Liam? I loved watching Scotty play, but I have to say this past month of watching Liam has been awesome. It’s a different level of domination when you’re bigger than them. Wish we had that 1-2 punch last year

Ugh. Dammit. Why did we have to lose to LSU…

Crowd was mostly made up of Vandy fans. I sat in the BMSection, so nobody around me was cheering but the students looked engaged

We have won 6 of 7 games, and we have a huge week coming up. Winning at Rupp seems like an impossible task but we can win if we play well.

Props to Filet, Tyrin, Liam, Trey, Colin Smith and the entire team for pulling in the same direction for the win.

UCLA comes in 4-0, out-scoring Omaha (three games) and Pepperdine by a combined 58-4.

Impressive numbers at the plate (.349/497/.557, 7 HR, 9-11 SB) though a lot of help from opponents (14 errors!)

Impressive numbers in the field (.992, one error).

Elite numbers on the mound (57 Ks, 4 BB, 2 HR).

It got cold here in a hurry--mid-40s this morning, I don't think it'll hit 50 today--so I don't know how UCLA will handle that.

This is the official game thead.

Vanderbilt class of 2024 guard target Trent Perry is here on a visit.

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I'll be up front, I'm a Gamecock, but not an obnoxious one. (Or so I'm told).

With that out of the way:
I'm Looking for 2 lower bowl all sessions booklets for the 2023 SEC Women's Basketball tournament next week if someone has any they won't use or extras willing to sell.

I will pay a reasonable over face price, but can't really afford what the professional resellers are asking online.

If you can help, or know of anyone my email is:
gamecoxx@gmail.com

Thanks,
Robbie

ICYMI, sentencing is Monday. Looks like it will be a short term if anything.

This is the official game thread. Hunter Owen is the starting pitcher.

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