Yep. Neither loss was to a bad team at all. We have a football fan base
Mentality that causes people to freak out over every L in other sports where it’s nearly impossible to go unbeaten or to even get close (Oklahoma has been a unicorn in this sport for a few years)
I think the discussion about hoping we aren’t long term hurting (Castine) or scarred psychologically (Lemley) can have validity BUT it can also be premature hand-wringing
These 5 game in 3 days events are taxing on pitchers and I’d also say young players too (yes they play tons in travel ball BUT this is a different beast of a level)
We’re in a good spot if we TCB vs Illinois State today
** Edited by hokiepro at 2/18/2024, 7:19:05 AM
** Edited by hokiepro at 2/18/2024, 7:20:14 AM
Thread Replies (9)
Remember it's never as bad as it seems or as good as it looks. This is
-- Razor4VT
Feb 17, 2024 at 10:58 PM ET
Razor4VT
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02/17/24 10:58 PM ET
Yes and at one point the tv announcers seemed surprised that VT had
-- Italian Stallion
Feb 18, 2024 at 12:15 AM ET
Italian Stallion
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02/18/24 12:15 AM ET
They ARE fine. Did some people believe this team would be undefeated,
-- laphroaig
Feb 18, 2024 at 04:52 AM ET
laphroaig
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02/18/24 04:52 AM ET
Good posts - generally agree with them.
-- 133966Hokie
Feb 18, 2024 at 12:30 PM ET
133966Hokie
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02/18/24 12:30 PM ET
Yep. Neither loss was to a bad team at all. We have a football fan base
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-- hokiepro
Feb 18, 2024 at 07:16 AM ET
hokiepro
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02/18/24 07:16 AM ET
Says the guy that freaks out during every game/match in every sport….
-- vthokieq
Feb 18, 2024 at 10:14 AM ET
vthokieq
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02/18/24 10:14 AM ET
Not EVERY. For example I didnt freak out about MBB loss to FAu & Auburn
-- hokiepro
Feb 18, 2024 at 11:22 AM ET
hokiepro
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02/18/24 11:22 AM ET