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Things were a dumpster fire until they weren't. Matt and Aaron return for a new episode talking about the disaster that was Tampa and the recent bounce back.

• Aaron and Matt are both real…Big moment for the show
• Inside the opening week struggles
• Why this team needed time
• Base running needs work. Why Dan McDonnell may take that personally
• A major concern for Louisville
• What it means to have a lot of open roles 
• Where Louisville can get power hitting
• Can Louisville still be great?
• How the vibes changed with the young lineup
• Can the young players sustain excellence this early?
• Why this team is more mature and willing to battle
• Lets “beat the hell out of these teams” 
• Importance of next 9 games
• Why rotations and lineups should be tested now versus later
• Ideal guys at certain spots
• How much depth Louisville has and how it helps moving forward 
• Zion the future
• Recruiting update - Matt tries to calm the noise
• Cards in the pros updates
• Locker room is finally finished. What it means for the future of the program

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The State of Louisville Podcast Network is home to 3rd & Central Podcast, hosted by Matt Sefcovic and Aaron Turner and presented by Kern's Korner! Home to the best chili and patty melt in the 502. Check them out in the historic Highlands!

2024 Louisville baseball is just days away and Matt & Aaron are previewing what lies ahead in a bounce back year for the Cards.

• Baseball is FINALLY HERE! 
• Louisville heads south for the beginning of the season - Where and how to find those games 
• Best of the best on the schedule, games to note
• What to make of Louisville’s low rankings and projections
• Louisville’s experience and what that means; How transfers already are impacting the lineup
• Position by position, players to know and what to watch 
• A closer look at who could make up the midweek and weekend rotations 
• Hot take on the closer for 2024
• Which freshmen are likely to make an impact?
• You recognize the name, but what about the game? Why the next Detmers could be ready to star 
• Other freshmen that will make the most noise 
• Getting the bats going - who can offer production for the Cards?
• The infield’s best and how it will help Louisville win more games in 2024
• How to cure the lack of home runs from 2023 
• Who’s the next Ben Metzinger?
• Can Isaac Humphrey bounce back?
• Projecting the 2024 lineups 
• Why Louisville has to make the tournament in 2024

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In part 5 of 3rd & Central's Offseason Diamond Dialogues, former Louisville Cardinal infielder and current Cleveland Guardians prospect Christian Knapczyk joins Matt and Aaron to talk about life as a Card, pursuing a career in the majors, NIL, 2024 and much more.

Pre-Interview:

• Looking at the 2024 Louisville baseball schedule
• How important it is to get off to a strong start in Florida
• What to watch for early in the season, differences from 2023 season
• Non-conference strengths and weaknesses
• Looking at a new foe
• What the roster will look like on the mound and in the field
• Where does everyone fit?
• A bold ACC prediction from Aaron
• Thoughts on Louisville’s 2024 team captains
• Cards in the Pros updates

Interview with Christian Knapczyk

• Life after Louisville
• Dealing with a unique route to the start of professional baseball
• The recruiting process and Louisville being a dream school
• A great story about committing to Louisville twice
• Getting to work and follow the older guys examples
• Returning the favor to the young fellas
• Remembering the first home run in 2022
• Inside the mind of a great hitter
• How to attack hitting
• The snow game & “the best play I’ve ever made in my life”
• Favorite games while at Louisville
• The draft process and the eventual selection by Cleveland
• The feelings of being on an official baseball card
• How hard is it to sign that many cards?
• What’s the process of determining the perfect signature
• Benefiting from NIL.. but with a little work
• Outlook on the 2024 Cards

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In part 4 of 3rd & Central's Offseason Diamond Dialogues, new Louisville baseball pitcher Sebastian Gorgora joins Matt and Aaron to talk all things ball. From his decision to hit the portal and his recruitment, to a JUCO baseball conversation, to getting adjusted to Louisville, Sebastian details his offseason, the last few years of his baseball career at Wright State, and much more. Plus, don't miss an extended convo on facilities and the happenings around College Baseball.

Pre-Interview

• Stadium upgrades update - Looks at what other programs are doing
• Climate of college baseball and how it’s changing
• What is a pitching lab? How will it impact winning college baseball games and recruiting?
• National Signing Day update
• Which incoming signee has the biggest impact right away
• Who excites you?
• What UofL did that’s unheard of in recruiting

Interview with Pitcher Sebastian Gongora

• The moment at Wright State that sticks out the most
• How did COVID impact baseball career
• Going from JUCO to walk-on to Louisville
• Portal experiences - DMs for days
• Why Louisville
• One thing that made Sebastian a perfect fit at Louisville
• Playing ball in AZ
• Favorite things so far about Louisville
• Who has stood out this fall
• Who is Sebastian Gongora as a pitcher and a player
• What excited Gongora about the Cards the most in 2024
• The Omaha Challenge

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Matt and Aaron are back for part 3 of Offseason Diamond Dialogues with Louisville baseball commit Jake Gregor. Learn more about Jake's time at St. X, what to expect at IMG Academy and why he chose the Cards and what he's looking forward to most.

• Off season catch up - exhibition baseball + trip to the Dominican Republic
• Impact of playing against former major leaguers
• How the landscape of college baseball is changing right before our eyes; What one team is doing to shake things up.. Do you agree?
• What does it mean for the future of CBB
• A recruit you need to know in CBB
• Does Baby Prince Fielder intrigue you?
• Cards in the Pros update from Aaron

Interview w/ Jake Gregor (Louisville baseball commit)

• What was it about Louisville baseball?
• Hometown connection and what that means
• Connecting with the rest of the class
• Favorite memories of playing 3 years at St. X
• Big baseball opportunity
• Louisville to IMG
• Closeness in the recruiting class, building strong bonds
• Challenges of moving from Louisville to Florida
• Weighing going to college vs. other opportunities
• Get to know Jake Gregorr off the diamond
• Thoughts on N.I.L and expectations on college

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In a new offseason series "Diamond Dialogues" hosts Matt Sefcovic and Aaron Turner sit down with a variety of Louisville baseball guests. In part 2, the guys are joined by current Louisville baseball player JT Benson. Learn more about the hometown kid, including playing multiple sports, deciding on Louisville, adjusting to playing for Dan McDonnell, turning into a veteran, and what's ahead in 2024 following a disappointing season. Plus, some insight into NIL for baseball players, what JT enjoys doing during his down time and much more.

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In a new offseason series "Diamond Dialogues" hosts Matt Sefcovic and Aaron Turner sit down with a variety of Louisville baseball guests. In part 1, the guys are joined by one of the best pitchers in program history - Kade McClure. From his journey to Louisville, including a near transfer story, to playing in one of the best rotations in the country, to getting drafted and climbing the ranks of professional baseball - Kade shares the details of his baseball story and has a little fun talking grilling and reality TV. You won't want to miss this!


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The guys are back and joined by one of the top recruits in the 2023 recruiting class, Catcher Zion Rose
Previewing the 2024 roster, why Zion decided on Louisville, what he is already learning from fellow teammates, and just how good the Cards can be this season.
Plus, we dive into who left, who is back, and who is coming in as part of a loaded freshman and transfer classes.

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Matt and Aaron return after a hiatus to talk through the busy activity taking place through the offseason for Dan McDonell and the Louisville baseball program. Start with a quick recap of the 2023 season and why the Cards ultimately missed toturnament play. Then, dive into the players leaving the program through the portal as well get to know the new guys coming in as well as an in-depth preview of who could be selected and where in the 2023 MLB Draft. Finally, the guys discuss the future of the program, including McDonnell's comments on facilities, and much more.

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Louisville baseball's slide continues and Matt/Aaron are here to talk through it all. First the guys dive into the mid-week battle with Vanderbilt, before taking a look back at how the Cards got to the point of not being involved in postseason baseball and what they have to do to get back in the thick of things. Plus, Matt and Aaron tell you where the blame on the field lies this season (it may not be the position group you're expecting) before answering questions about the roster, programs who may have an eye for Dan McDonnell, and the Cards in the pros.

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