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NC State doesn't have to win today. In fact, just as long as Vandy has to use Rocker today, they've accomplished something. Sometimes, you see these protocols invoked and they test the guys the next day and let them out. So, if NC State is forced to go with a skeleton crew today, but has everyone (or almost everyone) tomorrow, it wouldn't be the end of the world for them.HossAg said:
They pretty much have to win today and then just hope the contact traced guys can come back in time for the last series.
I think the majority of the country would say let them play.Warsteiner said:
This country is so stupid. Went along with the Covid nonsense for political reasons and here we are. I feel for NC State. It's just not right.......
It's a lot harder to shut down a team 4 days later. They've already seen your best stuff, so they won't have to struggle figuring out the pitcher.Goose06 said:
NC State will have a shot tomorrow. They can throw Highfill on 4 days rest and he shut down Vandy in game 2.
Goose06 said:
NC State will have a shot tomorrow. They can throw Highfill on 4 days rest and he shut down Vandy in game 2.
If they have everybody? Yes, they can score runs. Vandy would have to decide whether or not to bring back Leiter on short rest.aginlakeway said:Goose06 said:
NC State will have a shot tomorrow. They can throw Highfill on 4 days rest and he shut down Vandy in game 2.
Maybe. But can they score a few runs?
Only needed 1 last time Highfill pitched against Vandy. While they are certainly short handed, the guys in the 1-5 hole are legit starters with guys like Jonny Butler (.379, 14 hr), Austin Murr (.320 / 7 HR), Luca Tresh (15 HR), Devonte Brown (13 HR), and Mensik (55 starts... not great stats though).aginlakeway said:Goose06 said:
NC State will have a shot tomorrow. They can throw Highfill on 4 days rest and he shut down Vandy in game 2.
Maybe. But can they score a few runs?
With all due respect, screw that. I want the Wolfpack to win today.Goose06 said:
NC State will have a shot tomorrow. They can throw Highfill on 4 days rest and he shut down Vandy in game 2.
HossAg said:
That dugout shot
dermdoc said:With all due respect, screw that. I want the Wolfpack to win today.Goose06 said:
NC State will have a shot tomorrow. They can throw Highfill on 4 days rest and he shut down Vandy in game 2.
Screw the NCAA!
well i guess it was either that or forfeit. esp if this was all a contract tracing hit.dermdoc said:
9 position players and four pitchers for NC State.
Eff the NCAA.
They will forfeit if they run out of pitching. They just need to make Vandy user Rocker today. Anything else is gravy.Goose06 said:dermdoc said:With all due respect, screw that. I want the Wolfpack to win today.Goose06 said:
NC State will have a shot tomorrow. They can throw Highfill on 4 days rest and he shut down Vandy in game 2.
Screw the NCAA!
That would be excellent. They will have a tough decision to make if they get down a few runs on what to do with pitching. My guess is there is a decent chance they elect to forfeit or pitch position players instead of wasting arms given they only have 4 pitchers available.
twk said:They will forfeit if they run out of pitching. They just need to make Vandy user Rocker today. Anything else is gravy.Goose06 said:dermdoc said:With all due respect, screw that. I want the Wolfpack to win today.Goose06 said:
NC State will have a shot tomorrow. They can throw Highfill on 4 days rest and he shut down Vandy in game 2.
Screw the NCAA!
That would be excellent. They will have a tough decision to make if they get down a few runs on what to do with pitching. My guess is there is a decent chance they elect to forfeit or pitch position players instead of wasting arms given they only have 4 pitchers available.
Goose06 said:twk said:They will forfeit if they run out of pitching. They just need to make Vandy user Rocker today. Anything else is gravy.Goose06 said:dermdoc said:With all due respect, screw that. I want the Wolfpack to win today.Goose06 said:
NC State will have a shot tomorrow. They can throw Highfill on 4 days rest and he shut down Vandy in game 2.
Screw the NCAA!
That would be excellent. They will have a tough decision to make if they get down a few runs on what to do with pitching. My guess is there is a decent chance they elect to forfeit or pitch position players instead of wasting arms given they only have 4 pitchers available.
I'm saying they may forfeit before they run out of pitching. No way they bring in highfill unless winning or tied in the late innings. My guess is they want to avoid using more than 2 arms for more than about 30 pitches
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"Everyone else's scholarships in college baseball
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They need to have Rocker throw at least 50-60 pitches I would think.twk said:They will forfeit if they run out of pitching. They just need to make Vandy user Rocker today. Anything else is gravy.Goose06 said:dermdoc said:With all due respect, screw that. I want the Wolfpack to win today.Goose06 said:
NC State will have a shot tomorrow. They can throw Highfill on 4 days rest and he shut down Vandy in game 2.
Screw the NCAA!
That would be excellent. They will have a tough decision to make if they get down a few runs on what to do with pitching. My guess is there is a decent chance they elect to forfeit or pitch position players instead of wasting arms given they only have 4 pitchers available.
Good find.RED AG 98 said:Saving this picture for next year's discourse about
— PodKATT (@valleyshook) June 25, 2021
"Everyone else's scholarships in college baseball
vs
Vandy's scholarships for college baseball" pic.twitter.com/AOGT3ohwcM
I agree, they won't feel obligated to use Highfill, but as aginlakeway points out, if they were somehow in position to win the game late, it would be awful tempting to roll the dice and use whoever they have to in order to close it out today. Doubt we see that happen. I think it's only 50/50 that we play the game to completion today. As I said, as long as they make Vandy use up Rocker today, they've accomplished something just by playing.Quote:
I'm saying they may forfeit before they run out of pitching. No way they bring in highfill unless winning or tied in the late innings. My guess is they want to avoid using more than 2 arms for more than about 30 pitches
Sources tell me that one starting @NCStateBaseball position player tested positive for COVID-19. Will not release name out of respect, but JT Jarrett and Evan Justice are not at the ballpark in Omaha. @NCAACWS
— Kendall Rogers (@KendallRogers) June 25, 2021
Yes, from NC State's standpoint, that would suffice. They wouldn't see Rocker tomorrow, and Vandy would have to decide whether to bring Leiter back on short rest.Quote:
They need to have Rocker throw at least 50-60 pitches I would think.
so one player tested positive, but then knocked out anyone that he was close to.RED AG 98 said:Sources tell me that one starting @NCStateBaseball position player tested positive for COVID-19. Will not release name out of respect, but JT Jarrett and Evan Justice are not at the ballpark in Omaha. @NCAACWS
— Kendall Rogers (@KendallRogers) June 25, 2021
twk said:I agree, they won't feel obligated to use Highfill, but as aginlakeway points out, if they were somehow in position to win the game late, it would be awful tempting to roll the dice and use whoever they have to in order to close it out today. Doubt we see that happen. I think it's only 50/50 that we play the game to completion today. As I said, as long as they make Vandy use up Rocker today, they've accomplished something just by playing.Quote:
I'm saying they may forfeit before they run out of pitching. No way they bring in highfill unless winning or tied in the late innings. My guess is they want to avoid using more than 2 arms for more than about 30 pitches