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Way too early thoughts on opening weekend, or things you want to see going forward.

Posted on 2/15/26 at 5:02 pm
Posted by BiggaGeauxrilla
North Louisiana
Member since Dec 2017
3519 posts
Posted on 2/15/26 at 5:02 pm
Yes, its only been three games, everyone knows this. But just wanting general opinions on what everyones overall thoughts were good, bad or indifferent. Everything we heard leading up to the season proved to be pretty true. I didn't think we got to see the infield really get tested, Caraway had a nice play at third on a weak hit ground ball but didn't get to see many double play balls or difficult catches or throws from the infield. Thought Simpson had a really rough weekend at the plate, didn't see anything that really stood out or that was impressive from him. Was kinda suprised he got the start Friday. Didn't last year and still dont like Cowan as a high leverage closer just based on stuff and pitch mix. Looks like we have a ton of options there, curious to see how that plays out. Really interesting watching Jay's approach to figuring it all out. We saw just enough of everyone to keep us all guessing for the next one.
Posted by Bayou_Tiger_225
Third Earth
Member since Mar 2016
12613 posts
Posted on 2/15/26 at 5:02 pm to
Paragraphs are friends, not foes
Posted by Veritas
Member since Feb 2005
10493 posts
Posted on 2/15/26 at 5:03 pm to
LSU back to back champs
Posted by tenderfoot tigah
Red Stick
Member since Sep 2004
11545 posts
Posted on 2/15/26 at 5:09 pm to
Like every single year, we won't know about the hitting until SEC play begins.

The pitching doesn't look like a natty unit, but also too early to tell.
Posted by Veritas
Member since Feb 2005
10493 posts
Posted on 2/15/26 at 5:10 pm to
LSU back to back champs
Posted by lsurulz1515
Member since Mar 2007
8066 posts
Posted on 2/15/26 at 5:12 pm to
More people would read this if you separated thoughts a little better instead of posting a wall of text

But overall, nice analysis.

I think we are going to see that 5 dudes could be weekend starters on the bump for this group

And 16+ can be in the starting lineup with little to 0 drop-off


This is a deep team with way less superstars than we're use to

But some of these absolute dudes will make themselves superstars....Jay sees them and develops them

We've got the best coach in the nation

Posted by Swamp Frog x
Member since Nov 2024
874 posts
Posted on 2/15/26 at 5:15 pm to
I would say starting pitching has serious potential but is the only real question on this team. Are they going to be just good or great?

Relief pitching and closers look like a real strength.

Position players look damn good on defense and batting.
Posted by misey94
Member since Jan 2007
33832 posts
Posted on 2/15/26 at 5:16 pm to
Guidry and Sheerin both look really good coming back from injury. Both look like reliable SEC slate pitchers, no matter where they end up in the rotation.

Guidry has always looked like a closer with his edge and did a nice job in that role in 23. But Rizy has that mow them down velo that worked so well for Shores closing games last year. Fontenot looked pretty good yesterday with some higher than expected velo, as well. It’s good to have multiple options who can bring a game home, depending on the matchup.
Posted by purplengold1
Illinois
Member since Feb 2009
5625 posts
Posted on 2/15/26 at 5:19 pm to
Based off this weekend,

-Your whole staff has swing and miss stuff.
-Sheerin has the look of your end of game shut down guy
-Cooper Moore was a great get
-Guidry looks to be healthy and will be huge in the late innings
-Yorke is a great hitter, much more than just a power hitter
-Dardar needs to start at 2nd
-Arrambide made a HUGE jump
Posted by clamdip
Rocky Mountain High
Member since Sep 2004
21237 posts
Posted on 2/15/26 at 5:20 pm to
quote:

I would say starting pitching has serious potential but is the only real question on this team. Are they going to be just good or great?

Relief pitching and closers look like a real strength.

If even one person like Evans settles into a Friday guy who can give you 7 quality innings, then our staff's depth and variety can win most SEC weekends.
Posted by liquid rabbit
Boxtard BPB®© emeritus
Member since Mar 2006
64684 posts
Posted on 2/15/26 at 5:21 pm to
quote:

-Arrambide made a HUGE jump

This x1000.

Dude is a monster at the plate so far. Hope he can keep it up.
Posted by BiggaGeauxrilla
North Louisiana
Member since Dec 2017
3519 posts
Posted on 2/15/26 at 5:22 pm to
quote:

Paragraphs are friends, not foes


Hahaha great analysis. It didn't seem that long originally. But you are correct.
Posted by slinger1
Louisiana
Member since Jun 2017
385 posts
Posted on 2/15/26 at 5:24 pm to
It’s one series against an average at best opponent, won all three continue to improve and adjust
Posted by liquid rabbit
Boxtard BPB®© emeritus
Member since Mar 2006
64684 posts
Posted on 2/15/26 at 5:25 pm to
Milwaukee's pitching wasn't great but they have some guys who can hit.
Posted by TrapperJohn
Louisiana
Member since Dec 2007
12242 posts
Posted on 2/15/26 at 5:26 pm to
-Yorke is surprisingly nimble for 295 lbs.
-Dardar, Brown, Curiel and Milam are going to keep us in every series this season
-Jay is having fun and that means a lot of wins this year.
-We have an amazing bounty of guys that throw incredibly hard.
Posted by lurking
Member since Nov 2022
1548 posts
Posted on 2/15/26 at 5:30 pm to
Watching the rest of CBB and I couldn’t be any less concerned.
Posted by Glizzy_gang
Member since Sep 2023
766 posts
Posted on 2/15/26 at 5:34 pm to
Schmidt has improved his control. Yeskie seemed to be forcing things on him today. I don’t think his outing was as bad as most will say. Yeskie calls a CB at the right time he only allows 1.

We will hit the ball well this year. Hard to say who will be the final 9 but DC, Milan, Brown, York, and Arrambide will lead the way

Guidry back is huge for this team. Sheerin looked good. Cant wait to see more from Fontenot and Williams will be Griffin 2.0

Defense didn’t get tested too much but we obviously looked much better than our foes this weekend. I thought the outfield was impressive. There’s a lot of speed running balls down there
Posted by Jim Hopper
Ocean Springs Mississippi
Member since Sep 2019
4578 posts
Posted on 2/15/26 at 5:34 pm to
quote:

Way too early thoughts on opening weekend

Fire Javi
Fire Jay
Fire Yeskie
Concessions suck
Gulliot still annoying as hell.
Build a berm
Ben McDonald fade will never go out of style.
Posted by lsurulz1515
Member since Mar 2007
8066 posts
Posted on 2/15/26 at 5:37 pm to
quote:

Your whole staff has swing and miss stuff.
-Sheerin has the look of your end of game shut down guy
-Cooper Moore was a great get
-Guidry looks to be healthy and will be huge in the late innings
-Yorke is a great hitter, much more than just a power hitter
-Dardar needs to start at 2nd
-Arrambide made a HUGE jump


Yep everything that everyone was saying in the fall looks to have legs


And thats a plus plus
Posted by Bacon84
Texas
Member since Oct 2012
1424 posts
Posted on 2/15/26 at 5:39 pm to
quote:

pitching doesn't look like a natty unit,


Last years unit didn’t look like a natty unit, until suddenly it was.

I think they have a lot of talented pitchers. I think they will be strong enough when the time comes.

I think the team overall is talented enough to win a natty. Will they?
Idk yet….
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