Georgia Southern series ...

[sportsfanatic21]

Furthermore, there are pitchers whose skill set is more effective when they can start an inning as opposed to coming into a game with trouble on the base paths.

We all know that it is very seldom that we pull a pitcher who has managed to complete the previous inning.

In order the maximize the effectiveness of each pitcher in your arsenal, sometimes it may be the best path to employ a rotation that fans may find interesting but if one digs a little deeper, very understandable.

I would say that Marshall is one who will tend to have a better chance of being effective and giving us longer outings if he enters the game at the start of an inning as opposed to entering the game with trouble on the base paths.

I get what you’re saying and I agree with most of it. I also trust this staff, and they obviously have a reason for starting Marshall tonight (assuming that it’s not misinformation, as the Jackson St preview article said Holzhammer was starting and Etheridge actually made the start). And Herrmann hasn’t been the same guy on the road this season as he has been at home.

BUT…Marshall has started 3 games in the last 2 seasons. One last year, in the season finale loss against Miami, and two this season, the home loss to La. Tech and the Saturday game at Texas State when the Cajuns scored 5 in the 8th for a comeback win.

None of those starts has gone well…at all. He hasn’t gotten out of the 2nd inning in any of them and has pitched to a 7.20 ERA and 2.80 WHIP as a starting pitcher.

[CajunVic]

I get what you’re saying and I agree with most of it. I also trust this staff, and they obviously have a reason for starting Marshall tonight (assuming that it’s not misinformation, as the Jackson St preview article said Holzhammer was starting and Etheridge actually made the start). And Herrmann hasn’t been the same guy on the road this season as he has been at home.

BUT…Marshall has started 3 games in the last 2 seasons. One last year, in the season finale loss against Miami, and two this season, the home loss to La. Tech and the Saturday game at Texas State when the Cajuns scored 5 in the 8th for a comeback win.

None of those starts has gone well…at all. He hasn’t gotten out of the 2nd inning in any of them and has pitched to a 7.20 ERA and 2.80 WHIP as a starting pitcher.

you are letting these minimal stats get in the way of a well rationed decision

[CajunSID]

Oh boy. This just tells me that our coaching staff doesn’t know what they have on the mound. Today is game 51. Unless there is some sort of injury we’re working around or Deggs is trying to mess with Ga Southern, I am hitting the panic button.

I agree it’s a concern, but unfortunately Herrmann has really struggled last couple road outings, and this game is a must.

Likely have to win this series to win the league, so happy to see coaching staff is not accepting status quo.

Feel like the Cajuns match up well, and I’m sure Herrmann will get a chance to right the ship. LET’S GEAUX!!

[wcd35]

It feels like it's a start the senior who has shown to be mentally tough to get you off to a decent start (and I'm sure there's scouting that show he may be more effective vs GS.) And hopefully he's one who does better from a start bc he's had his struggles at times this year. Prior to the Jackson St game he was sporting a WHIP over 2 with about 1 walk and 1 hit per inning. He's down to a 1.86 WHIP now but if he can just cut walks then it'll be fine. The problem on these big road games the last few weeks is the free passes and Herrmann hasn't shown he can be the same guy in those outings as he is at home.

I can see where the decision is coming from and can only hope it's effective. You can't keep doing the same thing and expect different results, but the problem is that can go both ways, good and bad.

[sportsfanatic21]

you are letting these minimal stats get in the way of a well rationed decision

First, it’s quite possible this is misinformation. The very last game played, the preview article had the starting pitcher listed wrong, so we don’t know yet that this is even a decision…much less a well rationed one.

Second, outside of one LEGENDARY day last year in the conference tourney and a pair of outings this season against SWAC teams, there is 50 innings of data over the last few seasons that give anyone who pays close attention pause when seeing that Marshall is the listed starter in (like most recent ones have been) the biggest game of the year to this point.

If this information is correct, hopefully it’s a repeat of the 2000 Super Regional when Coach Robe went with Andy Gros out of nowhere and came up smelling like roses.

The coaches are certainly more in tune with the dynamics of the team than we fans are, so we have to trust that they know what they’re doing.

[CajunRage]

listed in the Diamond Club email as well FWIW

[CajunVic]

First, it’s quite possible this is misinformation. The very last game played, the preview article had the starting pitcher listed wrong, so we don’t know yet that this is even a decision…much less a well rationed one.

Second, outside of one LEGENDARY day last year in the conference tourney and a pair of outings this season against SWAC teams, there is 50 innings of data over the last few seasons that give anyone who pays close attention pause when seeing that Marshall is the listed starter in (like most recent ones have been) the biggest game of the year to this point.

If this information is correct, hopefully it’s a repeat of the 2000 Super Regional when Coach Robe went with Andy Gros out of nowhere and came up smelling like roses.

The coaches are certainly more in tune with the dynamics of the team than we fans are, so we have to trust that they know what they’re doing.

For all practical purposes, with a pitcher here this long, you can find stats and a position which would effectively eliminate him as a pitcher for Louisiana.

I gave a number of rational reasons why the coaching staff may have made that decision. They remain rational no matter how hard you dig into the weeds and attempt to make them not relevant.

The only test that will answer all of our questions will be his performance if he starts tonight.

Then we will all know. Without that experiment, its nothing more than a discussion topic.

I have always tried to put forth a position on this board that supports the decisions by staff and players in each instance.

Support Louisiana, its players and coaches.

Regards

Vic

[FastCar]

Louisiana bats will ROAR tonight and will provide ample support for whoever is on the mound for the Cajuns

we will purr like a finely tuned FastCar

[cajundiehard]

Louisiana bats will ROAR tonight and will provide ample support for whoever is on the mound for the Cajuns

we will purr like a finely tuned FastCar

You been right, lately. Hoping you right again. And hoping you're feeling the same for the entire weekend... ;-)

[MWolf]

Anyone been to Statesboro for a ballgame before have any tips on the area/ballpark? Fixing to make my way down there