Horrible Horrible Horrible Baseball

[LifeTimeCajun]

_ If you want to blame it on Schefz, that is cool with me, but Robe hired the guy and signed off on all the kids he brought in. I personally did not think that Wade Simeneaux was that influential or could own much of the success we had in the late 90's and early 2000's. But as the seasons go by it becomes more apparent that he was the man.

IMO the baseball program needs to be held to a higher standard than football and basketball due to the more recent success the program has had. We need to improve not move backwards like we have been over the past 3 years. _

my beef with Schefz is i thought he missed on more kids than he shouldve, again IMO

[bballholic]

_ While you are correct, I doubt LSU looked like a little league team that couldn't throw the ball back to the pitcher in those games. 7 errors in a D-1 baseball game is inexcusable, especially for a program that recruits and supposedly gets talented ball players. There is no doubting that this program has underachieved for the past 3-4 years or so. The team two years ago had supposedly one of the best pitching staffs in the country and we barely qualified for our own conference tourney held at our ballpark. _

Unfortunately, I've only been to one UL game this season (Sat game versus USM) and I was less than impressed. It appears UL has good pitching, below average hitting and the fielding is horrible. I know that Robe is untouchable in the eyes of many, but he has to be held accountable at some point. The incredible 2000 season is long gone and he needs to bring some magic back to the program.

[zephyr]

_ Unfortunately, I've only been to one UL game this season (Sat game versus USM) and I was less than impressed. It appears UL has good pitching, below average hitting and the fielding is horrible. I know that Robe is untouchable in the eyes of many, but he has to be held accountable at some point. The incredible 2000 season is long gone and he needs to bring some magic back to the program. _

The last couple of years, I've been critical of Robe ONLY because you hear so much garbage about basketball and esepcially football coaches here. Most here have wanted Bustle gone for several years now and while I understand the frustration, its undeniable that the program has progressed albeit not to the pace that we all would like. However, Robe has had the talent here in recent seasons to have that "special" year and his teams have fallen flat on their face. You've seen that for a few years in basketball and Lee was run out of town and while it was justified, there's a lot of patience that many are willing to extend Robe that wouldn't have been offered coaches for football or basketball. Many people say that because of his past successes, that buys him respect that he will be able to turn it around. I, however, look at those past successes as creating higher expectations as the bar was raised, thus giving his program more to live up to. that might just be me but with success comes higher expectations. Ask Les Miles at LSU. i'm fairly sure he'd agree.

I'm in no way advocating that Robe should be gone as he has done wonders here given the financial woes he sees year in and year out at this university and I think he loves the university. I'm just saying that it seems that he should be held accountable to an equitable degree.

[CajunDreDog]

FWIW, I turned off the Internet video feed of the game after the 7th error. I couldn't take it anymore.

A bloop single to left should NEVER allow the batter to score! I was embarrased for them.

[bballholic]

Zephyr, well thought out post as usual. I'm not calling for Robe's head either, the man has done wonders for the university and he's been very loyal as well. However, if they continue to flounder this season, he should receive some heat for it.

igeaux.mobi

[CajunRage]

Taking all other posts into consideration:

I personally believe that Szcef changed the personality of this program and it is going to take some time to get it back. While we did have homerun hitters on the 2000 squad, if you look back, every person in the lineup could bunt, hit n run, and swipe a bag. As much as you want to argue, we are far from a big-time school and still are not going to get the 4-5 guys a year that will make us an elite program. We need an entire roster that believes in the same thing to be successful. That belief needs to be pitching and defense, while manufacturing runs at the plate.

My critique of Robe is it is time to get the ax out. If these guys can't field a ground ball and throw across the diamond, they don't need to be wearing a uniform. Even worse, if they don't have enough pride to get out there and fix it themselves, I feel sorry for their future employers in addition to Robe.

[zephyr]

_ Taking all other posts into consideration:

I personally believe that Szcef changed the personality of this program and it is going to take some time to get it back. While we did have homerun hitters on the 2000 squad, if you look back, every person in the lineup could bunt, hit n run, and swipe a bag. As much as you want to argue, we are far from a big-time school and still are not going to get the 4-5 guys a year that will make us an elite program. We need an entire roster that believes in the same thing to be successful. That belief needs to be pitching and defense, while manufacturing runs at the plate.

My critique of Robe is it is time to get the ax out. If these guys can't field a ground ball and throw across the diamond, they don't need to be wearing a uniform. Even worse, if they don't have enough pride to get out there and fix it themselves, I feel sorry for their future employers in addition to Robe. _

You are right. I'm hoping that the addition of Brooks Badeaux, in time helps these guys with the fielding aspect of defense. Brooks was a great fielding infielder in his days and was always known for his glove first and then his bat. I'm hoping that we can get him working with these guys and see some improvement as the season goes along. Losing games is always tough but understandable at this time of year, however losing because you can't field a ground ball and throw to your target is simply lacking fundamentals and focus and that should not be tolerated.

[IHateLaState]

_

My critique of Robe is it is time to get the ax out. If these guys can't field a ground ball and throw across the diamond, they don't need to be wearing a uniform. Even worse, if they don't have enough pride to get out there and fix it themselves, I feel sorry for their future employers in addition to Robe. _

Thats pretty much where I am.... the guys, particularly in the infield... are not playing at D-1 level... I think its time to send a message and I think Robe will...

As for the rumblings about Robe... I am a BIG Robe supporter... and have been critical of BB and Football coaches... he has earned patience... But even for me its running thin

When Southeastern can out recruit us... something is wrong... USM and Ark State simply had better players than us... Why is that??

[scotto_25]

It's time for an immediate change. WE SUCK....and everyone here knows it. Our hitting is down right laughable and the whole error situation is pathetic! Some teams in the subelt don't even have 7 errors on the YEAR....HAHA! I'm so worn out from watching this team, if it wouldn't be for beer I'd be finding anything else to do instead of watching this horse and pony show.

MY NEW LINEUP:

1- Olasin (CF)
2- Bowman (RF)
3- Fuselier (LF)
4- Porrier (DH)
5- Keefer (1B)
6- Frederick (3B)
7- Fontenot (SS)
8- Todd (C)
9- Bostick (2B)

This lineup will eliminate those free runs. I think you'll have a solid middle and we'll be way better at the corners.

When Nichols and Griffen get healthy, rotate them in the lineup to see if they can get their swing going. You'll also have Goulas who can provide a little pop once he gets back on track. I think Nichols and Griffen could provide a lot more power to this lineup once healthy....if Griffen can start hitting junk.

[LifeTimeCajun]

U can't make chicken salad out of chicken poop all the time. A coach can't field groundballs or throw it across the diamond. You either have it or u don't, period. And some guys just don't have it. Whose fault is that?

igeaux.mobi