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**ABC** · October 11, 2011, 12:54 PM

Well, I guess it is better than not playing.

**WSUwatcher** · October 11, 2011, 02:54 PM

Wow

That's a good field and a challenging start.

**pogo** · October 11, 2011, 05:11 PM

Originally posted by ABC

Well, I guess it is better than not playing.

:noidea:

**SB Shock** · October 11, 2011, 08:59 PM

Re: Wow

Originally posted by WSUwatcher

That's a good field and a challenging start.

:good:

Texas State - RPI 38
Santa Clara - RPI 228
La Laf - RPI 90

good mix of teams. Should give WSU fans a good idea where this team is at.

**shox1989** · October 12, 2011, 04:51 AM

It sounds like a pretty challenging way to start the season to me.

**Shirley Schmidt** · October 12, 2011, 02:45 PM

SB, you up for the trip?

**tw_fatcat** · October 12, 2011, 07:46 PM

Anyone coming down to watch the matchup I have been dreaming about for years is more than welcome to come drink some beers with me. I am so excited about this game and can't wait to be confused on who I am rooting for. (I will be there in my Texas State gear but that doesn't mean my old Wichita State caps aren't still hanging in my closet).

Our stadium is a bit smaller than yours (ok a lot) but it works. Our pitching is not on par with what is usually coming out of Wichita State but our bats are stellar. This should really be an entertaining matchup. We have Carson Smith who is by far the best pitcher we have had at Texas State in a long time.

The core of our team from last year turned down their pro offers and returned so be ready to watch a team that plays the style of ball Wichita State did back in the 90s. Love to smash (just not the quality of pitching except Smith).

Edit: I spoke way too soon. I have been living overseas and have apparently missed out on Carson Smith signing with the Mariners over the summer. So, Our pitching sucks all around.

**SB Shock** · October 13, 2011, 01:44 AM

Originally posted by Shirley Schmidt

SB, you up for the trip?

most definitely so

**KC Shox** · October 13, 2011, 05:07 PM

Originally posted by tw_fatcat

Anyone coming down to watch the matchup I have been dreaming about for years is more than welcome to come drink some beers with me. I am so excited about this game and can't wait to be confused on who I am rooting for. (I will be there in my Texas State gear but that doesn't mean my old Wichita State caps aren't still hanging in my closet).

Our stadium is a bit smaller than yours (ok a lot) but it works. Our pitching is not on par with what is usually coming out of Wichita State but our bats are stellar. This should really be an entertaining matchup. We have Carson Smith who is by far the best pitcher we have had at Texas State in a long time.

The core of our team from last year turned down their pro offers and returned so be ready to watch a team that plays the style of ball Wichita State did back in the 90s. Love to smash (just not the quality of pitching except Smith).

Edit: I spoke way too soon. I have been living overseas and have apparently missed out on Carson Smith signing with the Mariners over the summer. So, Our pitching sucks all around.

That means you guys will do well against us. We have no problem hitting the 90 mph + pitchers, it's just when we face junk ballers with fastballs topping 79 mph that kill us. You'll be fine.

**fastbow** · October 19, 2011, 11:04 AM

Think I might have to make the drive up from San Antonio for that...

**tru2thaduce** · October 22, 2011, 03:44 PM

I just might make the trip.after a long winter in Wichita I'll be looking for some nice weather and baseball.

**shocker3** · October 29, 2011, 02:57 PM

Looks like a good road trip. Just turn south on I-35 and keep going until you get to San Marcos.

I hope the weather cooperates between here and there in mid-February.

**Wuzee** · October 29, 2011, 03:19 PM

One thing everybody should do when they're down there is make the 20-mile trek to Lockhart, TX, which is renowned as the Barbecue Capitol of Texas. It's a small town, but is home to two of Texas Monthly's Top 5 BBQ joints in Texas. Those two would be Smitty's Market and Kreuz (pronounced "Krites") Market. They've each been featured on "Food Wars" and have plenty of videos on YouTube. A third place, Black's BBQ, is also supposed to be great.

I've only been to Smitty's, but I have to say it was an awesome experience. Hands down the greatest smoked sausages on the planet.

http://www.texasmonthly.com/bbq

Smitty's Market | Since 1948 | Lockhart, Texas

http://www.smittysmarket.com/

KREUZ MARKET

http://www.kreuzmarket.com/index.shtml

Oldest BBQ Joint in Texas | The Original Black's Barbecue

http://www.blacksbbq.com/

Pioneers of the original Texas BBQ experience! Owned by the same family since 1932. Nationwide shipping available.