tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10198027.post4479313360060576853..comments2023-11-05T03:00:42.796-05:00Comments on Big Ten Hardball: One Month Progress ReportsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10198027.post-3237661204230420172009-03-20T13:19:00.000-04:002009-03-20T13:19:00.000-04:00Actually got some bad info: I guess Willie Argo is...Actually got some bad info: I guess Willie Argo is considered the FIRST player to do that.<BR/><BR/>I couldn't tell you where to go to get that info, just relying on the idea that SI is usually as reliable as anyone else in their fact-checking. And IMHO the University or Big Ten websites should have had that info before a print source.Illinifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04616389330412044486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10198027.post-33115483237402855032009-03-20T12:40:00.000-04:002009-03-20T12:40:00.000-04:00lol....good to have rhino skin, huh. I just look ...lol....good to have rhino skin, huh. I just look for original opinions, inside scoop sort of stuff and the such...which you provide "most" of the time. As far as my opinions go... of course they're golden and spot on...<BR/><BR/>Good stuff!...keep your blogs rolling.JJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01095690866037657408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10198027.post-43226538027058858122009-03-19T23:56:00.000-04:002009-03-19T23:56:00.000-04:00SI reports on college baseball? Really? Sarcasm,...SI reports on college baseball? Really? Sarcasm, aside, IlliniFan, I guess I'm a bit surprised anybody has kept that kind of stat. <BR/><BR/>I'm not sure where you could turn for that kind of information. Based on some of the historical records some programs have maintained on baseball, I'm surprised any one source would be able to confidently provide such data.<BR/><BR/>JJ, first, thanks for stopping in and taking the time to comment. <BR/><BR/>Second, I thought I made it clear I'm clueless. I doubt you'll find anyone objecting to that assertion. <BR/><BR/>Third, yes, the post is somewhat standard fare. Guilty, as charged. (Although, I'm glad you read it even if you didn't like it or agree.) <BR/><BR/>I also have to admit that it's difficult to give winning teams poor marks and losing teams good grades. To paraphrase Herm Edwards, the object is to win the game.<BR/><BR/>In OSU's case, I suspect I would have just as many people questioning my grades if I gave a team with a 13-2 record, getting ranked in some of the polls and hitting at a nearly historic rate a B, regardless of who they played.<BR/><BR/>In the post, I do mention both the less-than-stellar D (which I also pointed out in the OSU season preview post) and the inconsistent pitching. <BR/><BR/>Do I think OSU, or any team, can continue to outhit their shortcomings? Probably not. <BR/><BR/>Again, you might disagree, but I think the Buckeyes' pitching is better than they've shown thus far. As such, when the Buckeyes' bats turn cold, I anticipate them pitching better, thus staying in the race. Could I be wrong? Absolutely.<BR/><BR/>If nothing else, JJ, we agree on Illinois and Minnesota.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13588681524135263038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10198027.post-57165674439720647682009-03-19T18:39:00.000-04:002009-03-19T18:39:00.000-04:00Your comments are like most...as long as a team ha...Your comments are like most...as long as a team has a winning record, you like them. Ohio State an A?...really? They are 7th in team defense and 6th in runs allowed. That's an A? Sure they hit, look at the competition they've played. I think you'll see different results in BT play. Illinois & Minnesota are definitely A's at this point!JJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01095690866037657408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10198027.post-8713474751322736632009-03-19T18:38:00.000-04:002009-03-19T18:38:00.000-04:00This is the first time I've seen this stat, so if ...This is the first time I've seen this stat, so if you've listed it apologies for the repeat.<BR/><BR/>Illini Willie Argo is the fourth player in history to hit 3 home runs in his first three at-bats. (Against LSU pitching, btw.)<BR/><BR/>That's according to Sports Illustrated. I don't think that the official Illini website even had that factoid before.Illinifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04616389330412044486noreply@blogger.com