It’s been a good long time since I’ve seen a good long Live Blog on this website.
And what better time to go back to the roots?
Game 3 in Omaha for the National Championship.
Two of the best college baseball programs.
Two of the top SEC schools year after year.
Two of the most incredible rosters and coaching staffs.
Florida vs. LSU in 2023 college baseball is no different than the late 2000’s in football.
It’s as good as good gets with the best players, biggest bats, nastiest stuff.
You fuckin name it.
These programs got it and we’re lucky it comes down to one more game.
He has a .563 OBP.
He’s never overmatched, and maybe my favorite part?
He’s gigantic and hits bombs, including the longest in CWS history.
There’s a ton of guys on Florida that can punish you.
Just a handful for LSU.
Wyatt Langford is the leader of the Gator group that also includes Jac Caglianone’s 31 homers.
More remarkable: Paul Skenes will pitch tonight.
Paul Skenes is a monster.
209 strikeouts in 122.2 innings for a 15.3/9 ratio.
He averages 11 strikeouts per start.
Paul Skenes is the biggest draft pitching prospect since maybe Stephen Strasburg.
Definitely not Jay Johnson.
Which brings me back to Skenes.
This is exactly why he left Air Force.
He was going to be a top pick anyways.
He went down to Baton Rouge to maximize his potential and the experience and now he’s there.
Elbow health be damned.
Not in the SEC tourney.
Not in the regular season or last year.
That’s a terrifying consideration.
And it’s why the Tigers are “heavy” favorites -157at time of publishing.
And I say HEAVY because it’s actually not that big.
But substantial enough considering the Gators won yesterday 24-4.
He said twenty four to four.
I think it’s closer to a coin flip.
I know that’s meatbally but it’s true.
I think Florida is the smart play if you want to consider everything.
No disrespect to the Tigers I just don’t understand -157 spread right now.
Everything about this says tight game down the stretch with a huge moment.
There’s really no other way to finish the tournament.
PS - even with a small lean on the Gators, I’m all Geaux Tigers in my heart.
The most generous people in Omaha this summer.
The best vibes and camaraderie by far.
I can’t stress that enough.
