CPP: Ole Miss battles Georgia, forecast this weekend for Double Decker
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This morning's MPW Digital episode centers on the upcoming double-decker weekend series between Ole Miss and Georgia, with a focus on weather concerns, game scheduling, and the Rebels' current baseball success. The host discusses the possibility of a game delay or cancellation due to forecasted rain in Oxford and Lafayette counties, emphasizing that no last-minute time changes are expected. A key theme emerges around Ole Miss's reliance on homegrown talent, particularly high school signees, for their current winning streak—highlighting pitchers like Hunter Elliott, Taylor Ray, and Cade Townsend, and offensive contributors such as Judd Udermark and Braden Randall. The discussion also touches on the underappreciated role of transfer portal players like Tristan Bissetta, who, despite low NIL value, leads the SEC in home runs. The host reflects on the 2009 team’s near-miss national title, tied to Scott Biddle’s sudden injury during a pivotal series against Georgia, drawing parallels to the current matchup. Additional topics include the importance of limiting Georgia’s home runs, the evolving role of scouts, and the upcoming Meet the Rebels event, where football players will be available but volleyball players are not confirmed. The episode closes with a brief mention of NFL draft speculation and upcoming podcast coverage.
Ole Miss is relying heavily on high school signees for their current success, with six of nine offensive starters and all three starting pitchers coming from local high school programs.
Georgia leads the nation in home runs, so Ole Miss must focus on throwing strikes and minimizing walks to avoid giving up extra-base hits.
No seven-inning doubleheaders are allowed on the final day of a series starting this year, meaning any rain-shortened games would be nine innings.
The 2009 Ole Miss team’s national title hopes were derailed by Scott Biddle’s sudden injury during a crucial series against Georgia—now a poignant 'what if' as the teams meet again.
Ole Miss must reach 15–16 wins with a top-10 RPI to secure a hosting spot, and their remaining schedule includes four quad-one series.
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Double-Decker Weekend Begins: Ole Miss vs. Georgia
“You got to get your cars out of certain parking lots and whatnot. So a busy weekend coming up, and that includes...”
Weather and Game Scheduling Realities
Discussion on the uncertain weather forecast for Oxford and Lafayette counties, with confirmation that no last-minute game time changes are possible, and the game is expected to start at 6:30 p.m.
Ole Miss’s Homegrown Talent Revolution
“Ole Miss is winning right now with homegrown talent in baseball. You look at what they're doing, and on the mound, all three starters are high school signees.”
The Role of the Transfer Portal: Bissetta and Libert
Analysis of Tristan Bissetta’s high-impact, low-cost transfer and Will Libert’s underperformance despite high expectations, highlighting the risks and rewards of portal recruiting.
Historical Echoes: The 2009 Biddle Injury
“That was it. He was sort of day-to-day for a month. Became a running joke, if you will. It wasn't funny, but you know what I mean.”
“Ole Miss is winning right now with homegrown talent in baseball. You look at what they're doing, and on the mound, all three starters are high school signees.”
“I do not believe Ole Miss can reach their ceiling without Libert giving them something.”
“That was it. He was sort of day-to-day for a month. Became a running joke, if you will. It wasn't funny, but you know what I mean.”
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Georgia Bulldogs
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Scott Biddle
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2009 Ole Miss Team
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Will Libert
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Tristan Bissetta
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Hunter Elliott
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Cade Townsend
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Hoover Regional
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Meet the Rebels
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