SBC Championship: Louisiana 7, Georgia Southern 6

[CajunVic]

They put pressure on the opponent when the biggest pressure of the game (and conference tourney championship) was already on them.

And it paid off.

Obviously there are many people here who don’t like the methods (and I admit that there are times when it’s incredibly frustrating when things don’t go right), but we all have to admit that it is effective…while being very non-traditional.

Hopefully the fan base embraces it because as long as Coach Deggs is here, that’s the way it will be. And it definitely gives the program an identity. He took a lot of heat for his “this is a regional team” comment prior to the season, but in the end, he was right.

Hopefully going forward he (and more so, the players) will get the benefit of the doubt and folks will let in-game and in-season things play out before all of the criticism comes.

As crazy as it may seem sometimes, there is a method to the madness.

I’m SO glad this team won today. I have no idea what will happen in the next week or 3, but personally, I wasn’t ready for this season to end. I thoroughly enjoy watching this team play. And this group of kids deserve a TON of credit for what they’ve accomplished…and so does the coaching staff.

Thanks for post.

Congrats Louisiana, it’s players, it’s coaching staff and it’s real fans. We get to at least enjoy another week of baseball and if we get a break or two, maybe more.

GEAUX Cajuns

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Louisiana's Ragin' Cajun baseball team punched their ticket to the NCAA Tournament, rallying in dramatic fashion Sunday to defeat Georgia Southern 7-6 in the Sun Belt Conference tournament championship game.

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[moorecajun]

They put pressure on the opponent when the biggest pressure of the game (and conference tourney championship) was already on them.

And it paid off.

Obviously there are many people here who don’t like the methods (and I admit that there are times when it’s incredibly frustrating when things don’t go right), but we all have to admit that it is effective…while being very non-traditional.

Hopefully the fan base embraces it because as long as Coach Deggs is here, that’s the way it will be. And it definitely gives the program an identity. He took a lot of heat for his “this is a regional team” comment prior to the season, but in the end, he was right.

Hopefully going forward he (and more so, the players) will get the benefit of the doubt and folks will let in-game and in-season things play out before all of the criticism comes.

As crazy as it may seem sometimes, there is a method to the madness.

I’m SO glad this team won today. I have no idea what will happen in the next week or 3, but personally, I wasn’t ready for this season to end. I thoroughly enjoy watching this team play. And this group of kids deserve a TON of credit for what they’ve accomplished…and so does the coaching staff.

Very good post.

[CajunStros]

Came here to eat my crow. I said this pitching staff was the worst in recent memory after the Troy series and they finished at or near the top in every conference category. While this staff is not deep, we know what we are going to get out of the regular contributors.

Tip of the cap to Deggs and Thib, their coaching is certainly unconventional compared to what we are used to the past 2 decades…but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t work.

[Skinnycajun]

Came here to eat my crow. I said this pitching staff was the worst in recent memory after the Troy series and they finished at or near the top in every conference category. While this staff is not deep, we know what we are going to get out of the regular contributors.

Tip of the cap to Deggs and Thib, their coaching is certainly unconventional compared to what we are used to the past 2 decades…but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t work.

This win is more than just a Regional Trip.... It will mean players who had thoughts of transferring, staying, AND prospects who didn't have us anywhere near their radar seriously considering Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns. Lets make it count!

[Dad04]

Came here to eat my crow. I said this pitching staff was the worst in recent memory after the Troy series and they finished at or near the top in every conference category. While this staff is not deep, we know what we are going to get out of the regular contributors.

Tip of the cap to Deggs and Thib, their coaching is certainly unconventional compared to what we are used to the past 2 decades…but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t work.

We saw the same mirage. After about 15 games, the pitching staff took most of the criticism while our offense was near the bottom of nearly every category, except triples and steals. The pitching staff was well inside the top 30% nationally, but looked to be struggling, mostly due to our inept offense.

I really cannot remember a Cajun team that improved this much from late March to late May. The transformation is extreme. We were 9-12 after losing to Nichols in March. It looked like no growth from last season. How wrong I was.

[Dad04]

This win is more than just a Regional Trip.... It will mean players who had thoughts of transferring, staying, AND prospects who didn't have us anywhere near their radar seriously considering Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns. Lets make it count!

I thought of that last night. This is a huge boost for recruiting, a great time to get on board. I also thought of how mind blowingly loud it will be hosting a regional in the new ballpark.

[cajun_lannister]

Wild that Talbot is let go and they make a post season appearance

[Dad04]

Wild that Talbot is let go and they make a post season appearance

Not that wild, really.

[Rainman66]

Today’s game was Matt Deggs baseball in a nutshell. A non lead runner thrown out on a fly ball with nowhere to advance. A guy comes up with bases loaded and a rattled pitcher and swings away at balls. Left a pitcher in past when most would’ve yanked him because they believe in their guys.

And then…green lights a guy with 3 bad at bats in the game in a 3-0 count who gets a runner to third on an error that probably should’ve been a double play. Hit and run when it’s probably ballgame if the hitter whiffs and the runner is gunned down. Double steal in a do or die situation.

Sorry if any of that came off as negative. Didn’t mean it to be. I think someone earlier made a good point that Matt Deggs and Co. truly believe in their methods and aren’t scared to roll the dice with everything on the line…even when the by the bookers are gnashing our teeth and screaming what the hell is he doing (yes me included). Kept the pressure on for 9 innings and forced a really good team in to some critical mistakes. Congratulations Matt Deggs and Co. GEAUX CAJUNS!

Yea, I made the post and I don't take your post as negative at all.

In my mind, Deggs and players are like drivers and the opponent is the vehicle. Cajuns keep the tachometer in the red and sometimes the vehicle can handle it and the driver loses control, but more often than not, the car breaks down.

[Rainman66]

Came here to eat my crow. I said this pitching staff was the worst in recent memory after the Troy series and they finished at or near the top in every conference category. While this staff is not deep, we know what we are going to get out of the regular contributors.

Tip of the cap to Deggs and Thib, their coaching is certainly unconventional compared to what we are used to the past 2 decades…but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t work.

I still believe that the Troy series will be the same as Napier's home loss to Coastal in 2018. After unexpected loss(es), players will either give up on a coach or totally buy into their way of thinking. It looks like this team bought into Deggs, as they went on to win seven conference series in a row and ultimately win the conference tournament.

11 a.m. cannot get here soon enough.

[cajun_lannister]

Not that wild, really.

sorry sarcasm is hard to convey though text