Any word on what his vision would be ? How he hopes to elevate RU academically, structurally, branding /perception, financially ?? What his leadership style would be and level of involvement in various elements mentioned above ??

SSDD...Volpe has been just BRUTAL getting runners home from 3rd base with <2 outs.

Another failure tonite.
With the latest futility, he's left 11 men on base in his last 6 ABs.

Cashman needs to seriously make a move now. Additionally, he's not great defensively either.
Guys...I'm really trying the reverse psychology thing.

Power hitting, great defensive plays (see second base), and great pitching from Freshman won this game.
Beat Iowa and this gritty team that played well during the end of the season has a legitimate shot at the ultimate championship goal.

Our young pitching by committee is well suited for this type of tournament....keep the bats warm and gloves ready.
We get three days' rest before the semifinals which is a single elimination.

It would be nice to win this tournament after the Big Ten screw job a few years ago when the double elimination was changed at the end to a single elimination.
- Rutgers got our first loss in the final and Michigan with one loss got the automatic bid to the NCAA tournament.
- Rutgers was left out of the NCAA Tournament with 45 wins, even though we were 1st in ten NCAA categories like runs scored per game.

willisneverrana43 said:

This surprises me a bit. I went to two spring training games this year, one away, one in St. Lucie. At these venues, you're close to the field and teams. By far, the most gregarious guy on the field and in the dugout was Soto. Talking and joking with teammates on the field and near the top step of the dugout talking and joking with a stream of teammates. I wasn't looking for it, but you couldn't miss it. It seemed like his new teammates really liked him. And Judge hugged him the other day.

So I don't know what to make of Kay's comments. I really don't listen to the guy because I don't find myself watching Yankee games.

That said, on the thing that matters, the hustling out of the box needs to get better.

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So did I. Both in Port St. Lucie.

Agree with you here. I saw it too. As you said with the access you have in Spring training, especially in Port St. Lucie, you can't miss it.

One of the all time best Norm run ups and greeting.

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Bottom line- it is sad that we did have 2 of the top 5 NBA draft picks and ended up with a mediocre season.

A few minutes ago,the telecast showed a picture of HOF'er Jimmie Foxx.
He was the only player to pitch and catch in both leagues-and hit 534 HR while attending to those matters.
After he retired from the game,he had many jobs.He was a beer salesman for a while,going around from bar to bar pushing whatever brewery for which he was working.My father met him at a local pub in East Newark,sometime in the late 40's.

Norm!!! What are you up to Norm? My ideal weight if I were eleven fee tall. 🤣🤣🤣

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jtung230 said:

Royce Brook?

ETA you should look to join Forsgate

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Have you played Royce since they converted to one 18?

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herdof3 said:

So, if RU beats Iowa we win Pool C and move onto the semifinals?

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Yes!

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Sad news, RIP Norm

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Please score a run

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Rutgers Chris said:

How you doing Norm?

It’s a dog eat dog world and I’m wearing milkbone underwear.

RIP Norm

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Can I draw you a beer Norm?

I know what they look like, Woody. Just pour me one.

RIP