Duke baseball/CWS -- 2024 season

[ConorONeill]

Going to operate this in a lot of the same ways as last year, if you'll recall ... Will have stories and coverage of Duke's baseball team in this thread. It'll be spotty at times, given the timing of basketball season and other responsibilities, but I'll do what I can to get Duke's baseball team covered.

Going to start with a feature, as the season is two days away: On the return of Jonathan Santucci.

 

[hart2chesson]

Going to operate this in a lot of the same ways as last year, if you'll recall ... Will have stories and coverage of Duke's baseball team in this thread. It'll be spotty at times, given the timing of basketball season and other responsibilities, but I'll do what I can to get Duke's baseball team covered.

Going to start with a feature, as the season is two days away: On the return of Jonathan Santucci.

We appreciate it greatly Conor!!

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[Willcampbell]

Let's go!!! Omaha this year, fellers.
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[hart2chesson]

Let's go!!! Omaha this year, fellers.
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Oh hell yeah!!! OFC

 

[Liftee]

I'm just happy to be talking about baseball again. When I was younger (or my children were younger) the day when pitchers and catchers reported in the majors was a big deal.

 

[Willcampbell]

I'm just happy to be talking about baseball again. When I was younger (or my children were younger) the day when pitchers and catchers reported in the majors was a big deal.

It's still a big deal, at least to us really OFs. IMO it's the only sport worth watching any more.
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[kingbluedevil]

Pulling for Duke and Wake(Hartle) to have big seasons. Hoping to attend a few games

 

[ConorONeill]

Another story for tonight.

More of a general season preview, talking about how the pitching staff lines up more traditional than last year's bullpen approach and the elevated expectations.

 

[ConorONeill]

Story on today's game.

(not going to have a story on every single game, but have time today and it's the opener)

 

[ConorONeill]

Weekend recap on Conway.

(on the second and third games of the weekend)

 

[kingbluedevil]

Sounds like great weekend

 

[Willcampbell]

Weekend recap on Conway.

(on the second and third games of the weekend)

Conor: If you get a chance, maybe you could tell me what was behind the decision to play all home games at Jack Coombs this year (a move I applaud). And, a picture or two of the stadium would be very nice. It must look a whole lot different than it did in 1966!
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[ConorONeill]

Conor: If you get a chance, maybe you could tell me what was behind the decision to play all home games at Jack Coombs this year (a move I applaud). And, a picture or two of the stadium would be very nice. It must look a whole lot different than it did in 1966!
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A couple of main factors: One, I think there were some scheduling issues with the Bulls that would've required a bit more jumping through hoops. Just not sure what's different about the schedule this year than years past.

And two, I think there was a thought of, "we're going to play all of our home games at Coombs after the renovation, so why not get a head start on that and play them all there this year?"

I'll see what I can do as far as a picture next time I'm out there.

 

[Willcampbell]

A couple of main factors: One, I think there were some scheduling issues with the Bulls that would've required a bit more jumping through hoops. Just not sure what's different about the schedule this year than years past.

And two, I think there was a thought of, "we're going to play all of our home games at Coombs after the renovation, so why not get a head start on that and play them all there this year?"

I'll see what I can do as far as a picture next time I'm out there.

Thanks.
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[ConorONeill]

Something of a reminder ... Duke's first mid-week game is today against Liberty, and is the Blue Devils' home opener. Liberty has had nice program for several years, taking off by hiring Scott Jackson from UNC.

Regardless of opponent's talent level: Mid-week games are fluky and weird. Wake Forest, Vanderbilt and Mississippi State all lost yesterday, to UNCG, Dayton and Austin Peay. I tend to think the only time mid-week games matter in college baseball is in April and May, when bubble teams need to find some momentum. Otherwise, ACC teams are going to play 30 league games and build resumes through those games.

Just something to keep in mind today (and beyond).

 

[ConorONeill]

Quick story on today's win over Liberty.

 

[Willcampbell]

Sweep of Northwestern and undefeated,
Softball nationally ranked with only loss to champion Oklahoma.
Men's lacrosse undefeated.

Thank the Lord for Spring.

And no one rushed the field after the Northwestern demolition today, 20-9.

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[ConorONeill]

Just posted a little bit ago:

Series recap against Northwestern.

 

[kingbluedevil]

Sweep of Northwestern and undefeated,
Softball nationally ranked with only loss to champion Oklahoma.
Men's lacrosse undefeated.

Thank the Lord for Spring.

And no one rushed the field after the Northwestern demolition today, 20-9.

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Great start looking forward to spring

 

[Willcampbell]

17-0 over Davidson today, a respectable opponent. If I were Akron, this weekend's foe, I would immediately expose myself to Covid.
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[ConorONeill]

Quick story on the blowout of Davidson.

 

[ioliva]

Duke baseball is killing it!!!

 

[Willcampbell]

One down. Santucci for President.
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[Willcampbell]

Oh well. I guess we won't go undefeated after all.
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[ConorONeill]

Weekend recap is posted here.

 

[Willcampbell]

Weekend recap is posted here.

2 out of 3 ain't bad, as someone once sang. Need the same against Wake.
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[kingbluedevil]

2 out of 3 ain't bad, as someone once sang. Need the same against Wake.
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I would have liked to seen this series will be out of town. Hopefully they show it on accn

 

[ConorONeill]

I would have liked to seen this series will be out of town. Hopefully they show it on accn

Each game of the Wake series will be ACCN Extra, so it's available via streaming.

Always feels impossible to get baseball games on the regular network before basketball ends.

 

[ConorONeill]

Can't say this is surprising:

Duke's Jonathan Santucci was named the ACC's pitcher of the week. Junior lefty had a career-high 14 strikeouts, allowed 1 hit and no walks in six innings against Akron on Friday.

 

[Willcampbell]

Coach P: not a great deal of pity for his former employer. 28-2? Wow!
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[ConorONeill]

Four touchdowns on App State, nuts and bolts on it.

 

[ConorONeill]

In-depth story on tonight's series-opening win at Wake Forest.

 

[hart2chesson]

In-depth story on tonight's series-opening win at Wake Forest.

Awesome win for Duke!!! Thanks so much Conor!! Mark Packer get this man on air next week ("ACC PM")!!

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[Willcampbell]

Great start to the weekend. And what a weekend it is!
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[hart2chesson]

Great start to the weekend. And what a weekend it is!
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Yeah there's some basketball game in Cameron...

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[Willcampbell]

Somewhat off topic, but softball team has delivered seven straight shutouts. Anyone know what the record is?
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[Willcampbell]

2 out of 3 ain't bad, as someone once sang. Need the same against Wake.
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Mission accomplished. Great wins and great coaching. Go Devils.
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[ConorONeill]

Story off of today's game (and recap of Saturday).

 

[Willcampbell]

Somewhat off topic, but softball team has delivered seven straight shutouts. Anyone know what the record is?
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Discovered that Florida State threw 124 consecutive scoreless innings in 1993. Guess we've got a ways to go!
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[Willcampbell]

Not thrilled losing to Rider, since I grew up about five miles from their campus. Better luck today, hopefully.
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