One of the ways you make these games seem important to the players is to have them battling for jobs, not by telling them it's important. We need for players to step up and take control of spots like 3rd base, lead off, etc., not have Smoke make quick decisions.
Yes I have. I've started to notice it last season, and I've noticed it a little bit so far this season. I don't know if your response to my assumption is meant to praise Smoke or if you feel that he has a lot more problems than I stated. Either way is fine with me. LSU has been performing well and I think that this is our year. For now though, I'm on my way to the game... LSU 8 Tulane 4!!!