Teams we play that made the poll: #4 Georgia (in Athens, GA) #11 Ole Miss (Mar 27-29 in Alex Box) #19 Kentucky (Mar 13-15 in Alex Box) #25 Florida (May 8-10 in Alex Box) #34 Tulane (Mar 31 in New Orleans; Apr 28 in Alex Box) #40 Alabama (in Tuscaloosa, AL) Receiving votes: --Auburn (Apr 24-26 in Alex Box) --Arkansas (in Fayetteville, Ark.) --Miss State (in Starkville, MS) --Tennessee (Apr 17-19 in Alex Box) --South Carolina (in Columbus, SC) --Southern (Feb 25 in Alex Box) --UNO (Mar 3 in New Orleans; Apr 14 in Alex Box) --Northwestern State (Mar 17 in Alex Box) --Central Florida (Feb 27-Mar 1 in Alex Box),
remember that time when LSU hired Mainieri and I said he'd take LSU back to the top within 5 years? Well... I was wrong. It only took 3 years.
Now lets build on last season and this preseason ranking. #1 will be where we end up. Omaha here we come.
In response to the #1 ranking in the poll, Coach said: "it’s nice to know that there’s some people out there that agree with me and our players." He also said: "There's an aura of confidence surrounding our team that makes me feel we can reach significant goals this season." Of course, he also gave a bunch of quotes about keeping it in perspective and that they know they still have to prove it on the field, etc... But it sure is sweet kicking off our first season in the new Box with the preseason #1 ranking! http://www.lsureveille.com/lsu_no._1_in_preseason_collegiate_baseball_poll_12_22 http://blog.nola.com/sportsupdates/2008/12/lsu_baseball_tabbed_no_1_by_co.html
Awesome news. Now live up to that ranking, Tigers! I want to see the 2009 national championship banner up soon. BTW, the 2008 team was the one that really got me going on this site. I had been just a lurker for a long time, and thanks to being FAR away from home and PodKatt's baseball broadcasts, I was able to start interacting on game threads. I look forward to doing the same this coming season. Geaux Tigahs! :geaux:
When are heading back this direction? Could always use and extra waterboy for the annual Easter sofball game. :wave:
