Nick, Carson, and Pratt were all hitless today. If they can overcome their issues we can get over the hump. I'm sorry to see Wilkes on the bench, but you have to hit the ball. Pitching struck out 17 today!!! Will Armistead did a great job in the Sunday starter role. It's good to see the new guys win a game.​

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EAGLES!!!

Another busy weekend at Southern Miss!!!

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Please share your thoughts with me.

One thing that is obvious to me is that several of our players are not watching the ball all the way through. Watch carefully for yourself. Some players are missing the ball by 4 to 5 inches. It's a swing in the direction of the ball, not a focused swing at the ball. Watching the ball all the way is important.

A good example is follow through with a cast net. If you don't follow through all the way through behind your back, you get a lot of half open flops of the net, but the moment you start following through...all the way around, the net magically starts opening up all the way. When you start watching the ball until you hear the bat or leather pop you will start getting much closer with your bat. It's micro seconds that make a huge difference.

Some of our players are making good contact almost every time they come to the plate, but they seem to lack the ability to direct the ball to a place that will be effective. It's a small mental effort too change that. You have to think about where you want the ball to go, not just hit it. Concentrate on where you want it to go, your muscles will adjust.

Our coaches should teach these things, and we need to get to it immediately, or we can find ourselves with only 2-3 hits per game being the norm.

Once you learn to watch the ball, it's like swimming or riding a bike. You never forget, but you have to learn.

IT NEEDS TO CHANGE!!! IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT MAKE THE DIFFERENCE.

GO EAGLES !!!

If the Sunbelt Conference interceded and made Domonique Davis sit out last Thursday night I wish they had made the Arkansas State player who started the big fight on February 15th sit out this game.

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Let's get even better tomorrow. 4-3 Eagles


Eagles!!!

The game is about to start and the Southern Miss announcer stated that Southern Miss had selected another game for her to sit out over the fight last week. However, the Sunbelt Conference interceded and made the 1 game suspension tonight vs Louisiana Monroe.

The ladies' game is at 5 pm and the men's at 7 pm. Birmingham, will you or Heath bring us the Game? SMTTT

LB Desmyn Baker- He is fast and can run down RBs trying to go outside. He has a nose for the ball and can hit. Will make a super blitzer.

CB Braxton Meyers- He is a lockdown corner. If this kid plays like he has in the past, no receiver will beat him. I mean none. He can stick like glue to receivers. Also, he is a hard hitter, something we have not had in recent years.

WR-Ti Mims- The most skilled athlete on the team. In the past, no quarterback has been able to get him the ball, which limited his production. This will change this season, and he will explode.

QB Tate Rodemaker - With a little help from the OL, he will be the best QB in the SB. He has the experience and the skill. Truly a great pickup.

There was no live game thread tonight due to me having the flu. If this is what has been going around, it will kick your behind. I will be back with updates and game threads this weekend. Sorry again everyone.

Tomorrow. He was out last season with shoulder issues.

Eagles up and 4-0 after 4 walks, 2 run scored by walk and a Russo drives in 3 on bases loaded full count double.

Give it a listen. It’s really good!

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Everyone realizes the effect injuries played in our 3-9 football season. Our secondary was wiped out, forcing WRs to step in as replacements. Now, injuries to basketball players have caused us a conference championship. Is it just bad luck or something else? Heath has mentioned nutrition has been one reason for so many injuries, and I have said it is also conditioning and improper warm-ups. Having had a torn Achilles on one leg and a ruptured Achilles on the other while playing adult soccer, I know the value of proper stretching.

We must have a medical/Sports expert come in and consult regarding this matter. The problem is costing us wins regarding each sport. We need to find out if there is something we can do or if it is just bad luck.