UT - Niagra Don't ever schedule them this early again

Bizazz,
What is a Purple Eagle anyway? I don't know, but that sounds more beatable than Niagara, don't you think? Is HV a wildlife expert? Maybe he's familiar with purple eagles.

HV is partial to Beavers (that's the Karns HS mascot for all you uninformed).

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What is a Purple Eagle anyway?

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Purple Eagle: One that possesses great force or energy: The Purple Eagles will bring a great force to the baseball field only to be deflocked by the Vols.

"If you make every game a life and death proposition, you're going to have problems. For one thing, you'll be dead a lot."

See there Bizazz, I knew HV would have the answer.
I'm going to start lobbying now, HV should be the one to present that coach of the year award. Maybe I'll start a petition.

RayBans is Da' Man! What a GREAT start for the mighty Vols. After this weekend they will jump from their #26 into the top 20, no doubt, after their sweep of the might Purple Eagles..

I'm a little nervous about the Niagra game. This weather is playing right into their hands.

Just looked at UT's baseball website on the "Gametracker" for the first game today. Craig Cobb took the win (2-0 on the season), allowing 2R, 6H, I believe. Another nice job by one of our Farragut Admiral alumni!!

Sounds like Craig had the control going today.

14 hits is better than the weekend. Though Niagra's pitching may not be as good as Ga. St.

Brandon Crowe made his debut, striking out the side. It's good to have him back.

http://utsports.ocsn.com/sports/m-basebl/recaps/031004aaa.html

I'm not a college coach, but I personally never had any doubts that Craig Cobb could pitch at UT and could contribute. Though I've seen him pitch a few times, (against a team I was coaching unfortunately), I've never actually met the young man. Not only did he impress me with his pitching, his behavior and attitude seemed to be very professional. I wish him the best and am always proud of a local player that conducts himself in a professional manner, and proves to everyone that he indeed can compete at a higher level. Wouldn't it have been a tragedy to watch him go out of state to play? There are some local players from this area that can contribute at UT and other schools in Tennessee. There should be no mystique attached to a prospect just because he's from 500 or 1000 miles away. If the out of state kid can help and you need him, fine, get him, but don't discount a kid just because he's local. Craig Cobb is a fine example to go by, and there are others. Also, Young Mr. Cobb is only a freshman, so watch for better things to come from him as he matures.

Congrats to Craig on the win and his play at the University. I only wish the Vols would give him some $$$ for school, he deserves it as much as anyone else.

"If you make every game a life and death proposition, you're going to have problems. For one thing, you'll be dead a lot."

In the words of the incomparable Hiwassee Vol, the mighty Purple Eagles have officially been deflocked.

Imagine-Craig going 7 innings and having no walks. Wait, that's what he does most every time out!

Congrats to Craig! Great to see a win in his first official start.

Congrats Cobby.
Just carrying on from last season!
Good luck the rest of the year!

Did any of you meet catchermom03?
Her son plays for Niagra.

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I will make errors this season.
Write it down....Derek Jeter

Chill,
I worked yesterday and didn't make any of the games. I had forgotten that, but do seem to remember that she was coming to Knoxville. Even though Niagra lost, I hope her trip was good otherwise.

We sure didn't do well with the weather that first scheduled game, but at least yesterday the weather was nice for the doubleheader.

Good luck the rest of the season... we were just funnin with the deflocking.

"If you make every game a life and death proposition, you're going to have problems. For one thing, you'll be dead a lot."

Unfortunately I have to pick and choose games to attend this time of the year. Mid-week games during working hours are tough, not to mention catching my son's high school games.

College baseball would do me a big favor by backing the season up a couple of weeks.