The Book 2007 Ragin' Cajun Baseball

[CajunAmos]

You're correct, I was. Sorry about that "proud".

[CajunProud]

You're correct, I was. Sorry about that "proud".

No problem. I don't know where he is either. When I saw the question, I became curious and wanted to know where he was also.

[CajunRed]

Brian,

I know we just lost 2 of 3 to a very good Southern Miss team, but Baseball America still does not have us in their top 25. Not only that, but Southern Miss is not in their top 25 either. What is the story with those guys over there. They have never given us any respect, and they have teams with 4 or more loses in their top 25.

I know. Its pretty ridiculous!! The 2nd week or so of the season, Wichita State was 3 and 2 and was ranked 10th or so. Doesn't make sense!!

As far as this past weekend, we ended up losing to a team that most would say is about as good as we are (some would say a bit better)... and we won one and was a hair away from winning a second one. Had those same games been at home, we would have won two. All in all, not a bad weekend!

[CajunProud]

I know. Its pretty ridiculous!! The 2nd week or so of the season, Wichita State was 3 and 2 and was ranked 10th or so. Doesn't make sense!!

As far as this past weekend, we ended up losing to a team that most would say is about as good as we are (some would say a bit better)... and we won one and was a hair away from winning a second one. Had those same games been at home, we would have won two. All in all, not a bad weekend!

I agree. While the Cajun in me is disappointed that we didn't win all 3 by a combined score of 30 to 3 I know better.

The only thing that concerned me was Moody. I know it is still early for him and he has to settle in, but that is two games in a row where he has been hit very hard. He only gave up one hit against Illinois, but I was there and they smoked him. I know he will be fine, and I am not complaining, but maybe he should pitch on Saturday or Sunday until he gets back to normal. The reason I say that is because we need to get the Friday night win under our belt so we have confidence for the rest of the weekend. If we lose the Friday game, it makes Saturday and Sunday must wins and the players may press a little instead of playing relaxed. Just a suggestion.

[CrazyCajun]

I agree. While the Cajun in me is disappointed that we didn't win all 3 by a combined score of 30 to 3 I know better.

The only thing that concerned me was Moody. I know it is still early for him and he has to settle in, but that is two games in a row where he has been hit very hard. He only gave up one hit against Illinois, but I was there and they smoked him. I know he will be fine, and I am not complaining, but maybe he should pitch on Saturday or Sunday until he gets back to normal. The reason I say that is because we need to get the Friday night win under our belt so we have confidence for the rest of the weekend. If we lose the Friday game, it makes Saturday and Sunday must wins and the players may press a little instead of playing relaxed. Just a suggestion.

i was at the friday night game at southern miss and he didnt really get shelled if we dont commit those errors moody pitches a gem. However when he was done he was done it looked like he couldnt go anymore. This was a godd team that we played this weekend who was a number 2 seed in a regional last year. We were a couple hits away from taking 2 of 3.

[CajunProud]

i was at the friday night game at southern miss and he didnt really get shelled if we dont commit those errors moody pitches a gem. However when he was done he was done it looked like he couldnt go anymore. This was a godd team that we played this weekend who was a number 2 seed in a regional last year. We were a couple hits away from taking 2 of 3.

Thanks. I couldn't be there and only heard it on the radio. I forgot about the errors that we made. Not to mention that we left the bases loaded twice (from what I can remember). It's ashame that the entire lineup picked this weekend to go into a slump, but that is baseball.

Hopefully, we can put it back together for this coming weekend against Sout Al. I can't stand those guys. We need to sweep.

[CajunCherokee]

I'm definitely there for the Cajuns game at Houston on the 13th. I was gonna buy tickets online through the UH Athletic Dept. but I wasn't sure which section to choose. I'm assuming the many Cajuns fan that will be there will be sitting over the Cajun dugout, but I know the Home dugout changes from field to field.

Any knowledge on which section to choose? Does it really matter since you can sit anywhere? I don't know since I've never been to a game at Houston ballpark.

Thanks.

[BirdofParadise]

I agree. While the Cajun in me is disappointed that we didn't win all 3 by a combined score of 30 to 3 I know better.

The only thing that concerned me was Moody. I know it is still early for him and he has to settle in, but that is two games in a row where he has been hit very hard. He only gave up one hit against Illinois, but I was there and they smoked him. I know he will be fine, and I am not complaining, but maybe he should pitch on Saturday or Sunday until he gets back to normal. The reason I say that is because we need to get the Friday night win under our belt so we have confidence for the rest of the weekend. If we lose the Friday game, it makes Saturday and Sunday must wins and the players may press a little instead of playing relaxed. Just a suggestion.

Glass will pitch Friday, Zorich Sat. and Moody Sun.

[rhineaux]

I'm definitely there for the Cajuns game at Houston on the 13th. I was gonna buy tickets online through the UH Athletic Dept. but I wasn't sure which section to choose. I'm assuming the many Cajuns fan that will be there will be sitting over the Cajun dugout, but I know the Home dugout changes from field to field.

Any knowledge on which section to choose? Does it really matter since you can sit anywhere? I don't know since I've never been to a game at Houston ballpark.

Thanks.

CAll Angela (Johnson I think) at the Alumni Association. Not sure if you got the e-mail from her, but there is supposed to be a social and such before the game, and there was info on tickets. get me your e-mail address, as well as any others wanting to make it, and I'll forward you the info.

[GoneGolfin]

Brian,

I know we just lost 2 of 3 to a very good Southern Miss team, but Baseball America still does not have us in their top 25. Not only that, but Southern Miss is not in their top 25 either. What is the story with those guys over there. They have never given us any respect, and they have teams with 4 or more loses in their top 25.

Baseball America feels that the Cajuns and Golden Eagles do not have enough projected Top 5 round talent to merit a Top 25 ranking.

Seriously ... (OK, I was only half joking)

First, Baseball America would not have the Cajuns in the Top 25 even if the Cajuns had won on Sunday. I think it would have taken a sweep. The same for USM. The other polls? I think the Cajuns may have made one or two Top 25's with a series win this weekend.

Second, I would not have the Cajuns in the Top 25 either. They are close, maybe Top 30 ... definitely Top 35. But they needed to win that series this weekend to merit Top 25 status in my opinion. As for USM, they are close. Had they won this series in Lafayette (instead of in Hattiesburg), you may have seen them ranked in the Top 25 this week (for the pollsters that pay close enough attention). USM did come in at #26 in NCBWA and #27 in Collegiate Baseball. USM came in at #40 in the USA Today Coaches Poll while UL came in at #36. I think USM and UL are evenly matched and if the series had been in Lafayette, the Cajuns would have taken 2/3.

Keep in mind that the BA rankings are assembled by three individuals looking at the prior week's results on a Monday morning. There is not much diversity in this Top 25. And you know how they are heavily influenced by MLB scouting projections. Scouting is one of their staples. However, I just do not think this translates well to understanding and projecting success in the college game.

Don't get upset by the polls. They really mean nothing as far as NCAA Selections are concerned. The Cajuns need to be concerned with winning these high profile out of conference games and performing well in conference. Impress Pat Murphy when the Cajuns go to Tempe. He replaces Mike Gaski on the Selection Committee this season.

Brian