If both Iowa and Nebraska make it to Saturday I would highly encourage anyone and everyone to buy tickets in advance online. Nebraska will start to gobble up tickets, and ticket windows are slow.
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I recall one game starting really late. I thought it was the Ill/Michigan game but, given all of the rain last year, it could have been Rutgers/Indiana starting super late as well.
This! Even though Iowa played OSU in the title game several years back, the ticket windows, concession stands, etc were completely overwhelmed that day, in fact, some fans in line missed at least the first inning or two due to ticket and scan/security lines.
I parked and just thought I'd walk up to window and buy a ticket too...saw massive lines on both sides of ballpark which was awesome to see that many Iowa fans. I kicked myself immediately for not buying online that day and then a total random fan just walked up to me and offered his ticket, no questions asked...that saved me both some coin and a huge headache that day. Was an amazing atmosphere for Iowa baseball, almost 9k Hawk fans IIRC..
well, if Nebbie makes it to Friday/the weekend, the place probably comes close to selling out (esp if Iowa is still alive)
Typical Huskers....many of them yesterday openly cheering for Michigan early....they headed for exits in the 6th...
Any truth to the rumor than Nebraska is asking about Whitlock's availability right now? They need some of that magic.What did they post now after Rutgers just tied the game?
EDIT: They really need some of that Whitlock "not really a HBP" magic!
EDIT: Walks (and a HBP) kill. Not to mention an untimely error by the SS. Nebraska now facing a 6-3 deficit.
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After being gifted runs via walks and a HBP, Rutgers says “hold my beer.”
EDIT: Holy pitching implosion Batman.
Being from Omaha, part of me wants this game for the 'ship but part of me does NOT. If it happens, there will be close to 20k at the game and probably 80 percent Big Red. People will come out of the woodwork with Eric Crouch and Scott Frost jerseys on wondering if there's a football game downtown...in their IROC's with Slaughter playing on the CD deck...
Being from Omaha, part of me wants this game for the 'ship but part of me does NOT. If it happens, there will be close to 20k at the game and probably 80 percent Big Red. People will come out of the woodwork with Eric Crouch and Scott Frost jerseys on wondering if there's a football game downtown...in their IROC's with Slaughter playing on the CD deck...
If it happens, and if Iowa loses, this is preferential to losing in June.
Everyone wants to win, but I’m focused on June 2nd forward.
It’s odd my thoughts go to when is it best to lose, but that’s where my thoughts are at. Everyone loses eventually. I know this and I have to weigh that against my optimism for the NCAA tournament. I just have a feeling that if the team gets hot they have what it takes to go quite a way this year. I’ve thought through where the largest weakness is, and I think maybe a left handed reliever that would be a good lefty -v- lefty pitcher is maybe the only obvious weakness. I can’t think of another glaring weakness but I’d be interested in other’s thoughts on this.
I like the leadership on this team. I like this team a lot for reasons outside of their record. There are some intangibles this year that have me pretty optimistic about a potential deep run.
I keep looking at the roster and can’t help but think next year should be very good also. I would think even if Brody leaves. There have been some whispers about that.
I guess my other thought is how different next year’s roster might look in the NIL age.
Like almost everything else, in time all the questions will be answered.
No B1G tournament for me this season. But I intend to be at either a regional or super regional. Or maybe even the big show. Who knows? It’s possible.
I'm sure it'd be annoying, but it'd be good for the conference especially if you sell the place out.Being from Omaha, part of me wants this game for the 'ship but part of me does NOT. If it happens, there will be close to 20k at the game and probably 80 percent Big Red. People will come out of the woodwork with Eric Crouch and Scott Frost jerseys on wondering if there's a football game downtown...in their IROC's with Slaughter playing on the CD deck...
I don’t want Nebraska in the finals only because I can’t stand Nebraska fans. Loud, fat and arrogant. Who needs to listen and watch that crap.
You touch on a point that has been lingering in my mind for awhile. I want the baseball team to make a run for lots of reasons - including planting seeds in certain players’ heads that - even if they don’t make a Super or CWS this year - they are on the precipice and they coalesce as a team to make a serious run next year.
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Less of a chance for transfers based on my last conversation. As you know, baseball is unique insofar as the opportunity to speak directly to players and their families. I don't make it a point to go ask direct questions like you witnessed with Keaton's family earlier this season, but I'm around enough, and I speak to them. It's easier at away games. Also prior to home games where some grill out. When one listens and doesn't repeat crap on message boards, they start to trust.
A super regional or even CWS is not far fetched this season. Incredibly tough? Yes. Far fetched? No.
100%! For most teams (including northern teams), it's a multi year or decade long journey to punch a ticket to the regionals/supers/CWS. It does start with recruiting and talent and soon morphs into philosophy, coaching, mental acuity and finally a decent amount of luck in both scheduling and winning of course!
Iowa and Heller have had a taste of regionals and almost made the Supers 6 years ago, the time is perhaps now with a great nucleus, a top shelf #1-#3 pitching staff when on point, a very salty D and a potent lineup to attack you in multiple ways while stressing pitchers on basepaths. Maybe, as suggested, we are missing a lefty arm in the pen or a dominant closer that we had back in '17 but each team is different.
Leadership and willing yourself to victory can't be measured in star ratings, it's the "IT" factor and this team has mojo, I LOVED the quote from Rick earlier in week saying "go to BTT and give them a reason not to screw us out of a regional..."
That. Is. Awesome.!
Let's go get Indiana today!!
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If Iowa wins today, their next game would be on Saturday at 9 am CT. If they lose, they play Michigan tomorrow in an elimination game at 2 pm CT.
Games today, all on BTN:
10 am CT: Michigan St vs. Rutgers (elimination game)
2 pm CT: Iowa vs. Indiana
6 pm CT: Maryland vs. Nebraska
Current Bracket:
Games today, all on BTN:
10 am CT: Michigan St vs. Rutgers (elimination game)
2 pm CT: Iowa vs. Indiana
6 pm CT: Maryland vs. Nebraska
Current Bracket:
Thanks, is that bracket updated real time on their Twitter page or .com site or ???If Iowa wins today, their next game would be on Saturday at 9 am CT. If they lose, they play Michigan tomorrow in an elimination game at 2 pm CT.
Games today, all on BTN:
10 am CT: Michigan St vs. Rutgers (elimination game)
2 pm CT: Iowa vs. Indiana
6 pm CT: Maryland vs. Nebraska
Current Bracket:
Great .gif and movie, we can share that line as long as Iowa is winning!
its updated here as games are completed:
Obermueller showed flashes and got me excited that he could be - for this year - a lock down lefty v. lefty hurler. Unfortunately, he hasn't been able to harness his control and has a frustrating tendency to plunk/walk guys.
Today's Starting Pitching match up:
Stats are for the entire season.
If Brody's control is there and if he can avoid walks....
WHIP = walks + hits divided by innings pitched
........................Luke.....Brody
...................Sinnard....Brecht
Record..............6-3..........5-2
ERA..................4.48........3.72
Innings.............78.1.........65.1
Strike outs.......104..........96
Walks...............23.........54
Hits..................76..........31
Earned Runs...39..........27
WHIP.............1.27........1.31
Stats are for the entire season.
If Brody's control is there and if he can avoid walks....
WHIP = walks + hits divided by innings pitched
........................Luke.....Brody
...................Sinnard....Brecht
Record..............6-3..........5-2
ERA..................4.48........3.72
Innings.............78.1.........65.1
Strike outs.......104..........96
Walks...............23.........54
Hits..................76..........31
Earned Runs...39..........27
WHIP.............1.27........1.31
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31 hits in 64 innings is very impressive for Brody. Sinnard is tough yet almost 1 hit per inning....we stress teams once on the basepaths.
At the end of this post is the box score from Sat April 8, where Iowa lost to Sinnard/Indiana 2-0 in 10 innings.
In 6 innings pitched, Sinnard gave up 3 hits, struck out 12 and walked just 1.
Marcus Morgan & Zach Voelker combined for a 3 hitter.
Hopefully we have better luck today.
LINK:
Baseball vs Indiana (4/8/23)
hawkeyesports.com
The comparisons are interesting. Both are Sophomores.
Although Sinnard is giving up almost one hit per inning, he doesn't walk many hitters. In 78.1 innings pitched, he's given up 76 hits and 23 walks . . . for a WH/IP of 1.268.
Brecht gives up far fewer hits per inning but has been besieged with control issues. In 65.1 innings pitched, he's given up 31 hits and 54 walks . . . for a WH/IP of 1.301.
If Brecht could reign in his control, he’d be in "elite" territory with his WH/IP.
All in all, Brecht faces a slightly higher number of base runners per inning - only because of his control issues.
Both excel at striking out opponents. Brecht has a slight advantage. He has struck out 96 of the 282 of the batters he has faced (34%). Sinnard has struck out 104 of the 334 batters he has faced (31%).
Certainly has the potential today to be an epic pitching match up. Sinnard's height and downward plane create really difficult match-up issues. Hard to prepare for a guy who is 6'8" and throwing more downhill than what you are used to seeing.
Iowa needs Brecht to not be too amped up and throwing strikes right out of the gates. I expect that IU will be incredibly patient early (i.e. first time through the lineup) and force him to demonstrate the ability to throw strikes. I'll be stunned if IU's hitters are swinging at pitches early in the count - at least until Brecht demonstrates good control.
I'll also be looking for Brecht's reaction to the ump's strike zone. That seems to have gotten between his ears a bit in games this year. If he's not getting calls that he wants, he can get frustrated and that doesn't help his control.
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When you look at walks and hits per innings pitched (WHIP), Brody is actually (slightly) putting more runners on base than Sinnard.
I mentioned above "if Brody's control is there...." I am stating the obvious here but Brody's control (not walking & hitting people, no wild pitches) is one of the keys to victory.
In the Major Leagues, the average WHIP is around 1.30 (Brody is at 1.31). Most middle-of-the-rotation pitchers will throw around this mark. Pitchers with a WHIP above 1.50 are generally thought of as poor and could be heading back to the minor leagues (or the bench).
........................Luke.....Brody
...................Sinnard....Brecht
Record..............6-3..........5-2
ERA..................4.48........3.72
Innings..........78.1.......65.1
Strike outs.......104..........96
Walks...............23.........54
Hits..................76..........31
Earned Runs.....39...........27
WHIP.............1.27........1.31
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