Starting Pitcher Today?

[lookawayquick]

Who will DVH start today?  Kacy Murphy?  Do the Hogs have any fresh arms in the pen?  A win against the Gators would solidify the RPI and improve the Hogs seeding.

[WilsonHog]

My guess is Kevin Kopps, but it could be Murphy.

I don't think the outcome today matters at all. We won't be a national seed even if we win the tournament, and even if we lose today we'll be the top seed in the Fayetteville Regional.

[lookawayquick]

Would a win today give us a better regional seeding?  I concur Hogs won't be a national seed but will a W today iimprove their seeding among the remaining 8?  I guess DVH will ride Kopps, Murphy, Lee, Rogers and Chadwick today.  Go Hogs!

[Scott7703]

I'd give the ball to Loeske then follow with Murphy, Kopps and Lee. Let the chips fall where they may from there.

[Razorback7281]

Give the ball to Boyce get a win and then start Boyce again tomorrow.

[Kevin]

Give the ball to Boyce get a win and then start Boyce again tomorrow.

That is awesome

[Kevin]

Pitch nine guys one inning

[lookawayquick]

Loeske has fallen off the radar.  Has he gotten his control issues solved?  Kid has potential.  Would love to see him put it together for a few games.  Where is Boyce when we need him? 

[Hawgzinbowlz]

We can rest assured that DVH will not use our pitchers in a way that would negatively affect our rotation in the regional...

Winning is nice, and having an extra day or two of physical/mental rest would also be beneficial.

At this stage of the SEC Tournament, compete, and whatever happens is o.k...Ready to get to Baum and the NCAA.

" GO OMAHOGS "

[CJ HOG]

I'm guessing Murphy starts, Loseke & Kottyshock are first out of the pen, and then it whoever's arm has something left (Chadwick, Kopps, Lee, Denton, Taco). I would think BK, TS, Cronin, Reindl, and the Cockroach are spent. Should be interesting for sure.

[ucahogfan]

How many pitches did Taco throw on Thursday?  Don't think we would see him today.  Maybe tomorrow if we make it that far.

[CJ HOG]

How many pitches did Taco throw on Thursday?  Don't think we would see him today.  Maybe tomorrow if we make it that far.

Taco   42
Cronin 71
Alberius 27 (+5 in gm 1)

[ucahogfan]

Taco   42
Cronin 71
Alberius 27 (+5 in gm 1)

Thank you.  Probably shouldn't throw Taco today.  Especially coming off injury like he is.

[BigBrandonAllenFan]

I'm guessing Murphy starts, Loseke & Kottyshock are first out of the pen, and then it whoever's arm has something left (Chadwick, Kopps, Lee, Denton, Taco). I would think BK, TS, Cronin, Reindl, and the Cockroach are spent. Should be interesting for sure.

Not sure about Reindel being spent.  He looked steady and strong last night.  He should be fairly loose right now, he's on his game, and I wouldn't be surprised to see him on the mound again today late in the game if it is tight.

[CJ HOG]

Other than those who haven't thrown yet, so you can't be sure if there's reasons unknown it would seem

Kopps 15
Murphy 10
Lee 5
Chadwick 3
JA  32 (2 app)
Reindl  40 (2 app)

are what we have to work with today I would think.

[BigBrandonAllenFan]

Other than those who haven't thrown yet, so you can't be sure if there's reasons unknown it would seem

Kopps 15
Murphy 10
Lee 5
Chadwick 3
JA  33 (2 app)

are what we have to work with today I would think.

Any way we go, you simply have to like the depth.

[CJ HOG]

Not sure about Reindel being spent.  He looked steady and strong last night.  He should be fairly loose right now, he's on his game, and I wouldn't be surprised to see him on the mound again today late in the game if it is tight.

Reindl's thrown 24 + 16 in back to back days. I doubt I would bring him back for a 3rd consecutive but then again I'm not the skipper either.

[HogFansReunited]

Reindl's thrown 24 + 16 in back to back days. I doubt I would bring him back for a 3rd consecutive but then again I'm not the skipper either.

If he comes in, it will probably be as a closer for an inning at most. At this point I just want the kids to have fun. Yeah winning is nice but a loss today won't hurt us.

[BigBrandonAllenFan]

Reindl's thrown 24 + 16 in back to back days. I doubt I would bring him back for a 3rd consecutive but then again I'm not the skipper either.

I agree.  But if it is tight and Van Horn needs a big couple of outs to win, It is hard to rule him out.

[rljjr]

Does C-Span pitch? No field player would ever pitch in the SEC Tourney ... oh, wait.

This post is for humor value only. In no way do I really think C-Span would pitch. No animals were harmed in the creation of this post. I was only below the hard deck for a few seconds. There was no danger. I had the shot so I took it.

[WhenPigsFly]

Would a win today give us a better regional seeding?  I concur Hogs won't be a national seed but will a W today iimprove their seeding among the remaining 8?  I guess DVH will ride Kopps, Murphy, Lee, Rogers and Chadwick today.  Go Hogs!

Only the 8 Natl seeds are ranked.  Super Regional pairings are generally geographical.

[BigBrandonAllenFan]

Does C-Span pitch? No field player would ever pitch in the SEC Tourney ... oh, wait.

This post is for humor value only. In no way do I really think C-Span would pitch. No animals were harmed in the creation of this post. I was only below the hard deck for a few seconds. There was no danger. I had the shot so I took it.

If we have a 9-0 lead in the bottom on the ninth with two outs, then yes, risk the Tommy John's and bring on C-Span!

[hogfanboy2]

Thank you.  Probably shouldn't throw Taco today.  Especially coming off injury like he is.

I think when ever you do throw Taco  it should be as a starter.  I don't trust  his control to come in with runners on base and a "must out" situation.
Seems like with his  sinker  you can knock of  1 or 2 innings off the start of the game.
 

[BroyledNutts]

Pitch nine guys one inning

This.
Let all the bullpen guys get a little time against a Super Regional host - give them a little experience to draw on in the weeks ahead. No pressure to win, just go out there and compete.

[snoblind]

Give the ball to Boyce get a win and then start Boyce again tomorrow.

Hard to believe it has been 13 years.  That was awesome to watch.

[flippinhogmana]

Does C-Span pitch? No field player would ever pitch in the SEC Tourney ... oh, wait.

This post is for humor value only. In no way do I really think C-Span would pitch. No animals were harmed in the creation of this post. I was only below the hard deck for a few seconds. There was no danger. I had the shot so I took it.

Funny how some of those lines have now become cliques.  But it was a good shot none the less.

[theFlyingHog]

Does C-Span pitch? No field player would ever pitch in the SEC Tourney ... oh, wait.

This post is for humor value only. In no way do I really think C-Span would pitch. No animals were harmed in the creation of this post. I was only below the hard deck for a few seconds. There was no danger. I had the shot so I took it.

+1 if I could


You TOOK it! And broke a major rule of egngagement. Then you broke another with that circus-stunt flyby.

[Baconomics]

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The sequel is coming...

[rljjr]

+1 if I could


You TOOK it! And broke a major rule of egngagement. Then you broke another with that circus-stunt flyby.

Thanks all. I'm a little amped up about the game and humor is my default relaxation.

[CJ HOG]

Murphy to start. DVH says Taco and Kopps available today. Probably won't see Reindl in action today (saving him for tomorrow) according to pregame interview.

[lookawayquick]

Jay Sawatski would be a nice addition to the team today.

[lookawayquick]

Great job Murph!  Hogs set up well for tomorrow's championship game with LSU.  Guessing Taco, Kopps, Chadwick and Reindel will be pitchers ready to go.

[Kevin]

Hopefully this catapults Murphy to big things

[lookawayquick]

Hogs need a reliable 3rd starter.  If Murph pitches well, Hogs could go deep in the tourney.