[BA]Houston Stree On-line Chat
Moderator: Huston Street will be joining us at approximately 4 p.m. ET -- once
he's done filming with ESPN, he'll be here.
Moderator: We're currently efforting to find Huston -- he should be with us sho
rtly.
Moderator: Fans - thanks for waiting. We were delayed at practice, but Huston i
s now here and we are ready to begin.
Q: Lamar from Dallas asks:
Huston, after Wednesday's win we heard so much about blowing a save, that getti
ng a win seems overlooked. Since it's you they're talking about, how does that
difference really affect you?
A: Huston Street: I never worried about blowing the save. I knew my teammates
would pick me up if I could just get us back hitting with a share of the lead.
My ultimate goal was to win the game, whether I get a save a win, or don't pit
ch at all, that's what I"m concerned with. We won so now we can start all over.
Q: Russ from NY asks:
I've followed your Texas career since you arrived there and you've been one gre
at pitcher for three years. How does it feel to have had great success at Texas
and possibly win a second national championship in three years?
A: Huston Street: I've wanted to play for The University of Texas from the da
y I remember realizing there was a possibility. My three years have been so ble
ssed experiences with winning, personal success, but most importantly great rel
ationships and bonds. Years from now when the trophies and championships fade a
way, I'll still have my teammates, coaches, and friends to be around.
Huston Street: As far as the championship is concerned, we've been working all
season to get this opportunity, now we have that chance and we're going to make
the most of it.
Q: Wichita Heat from Wichita asks:
These two storied clubs (CSF and Texas) are connected like Kansas and North Car
olina in Basketball. Are you showing each other any love?
A: Huston Street: There is a lot of respect between the two clubs. Any team t
hat makes it to Omaha deserves that respect because they've have earned their w
ay here. Respect aside, both teams are eager for this opportunity, and it will
be a battle to the end I'm sure.
Q: Mark from Omaha, Nebraska asks:
What are your thoughts on your brothers playing for Texas next year? What posit
ions do they play?
A: Huston Street: I'm very excited for my two brothers. They are both deservi
ng of the opportunity, and are extremely eager to step foot on campus. Jordon i
s a pitcher and outfielder, while Juston focuses predominantly on pitching.
Q: Josh from Valdosta, GA asks:
Huston, is it safe to say that J.P. Howell gets the start in game one?
A: Moderator: J.P. has been a leader on the staff all year long, and I'm sure
will lead us in to the series tomorrow. Our goal was to win the game Wednesday
to set up our rotation for the weekend.
Q: Maddie from Omaha, Nebraska asks:
What types of activities have you done so far in Omaha?
A: Moderator: Omaha is an amazing town with plenty of activities from restaur
ants, the zoo, movies, but for me it's all about Rosenblatt. We've worked so ha
rd to make it to this place, so any free time I get I spend at the stadium enjo
ying the games and the atmosphere.
Q: David from Austin, TX asks:
What's your favorite restaurant in Austin?
A: Huston Street: I love food. Therefore I'm pretty easy to please, and there
are different levels of food in austin. For every day dining, I'd suggest Wate
rloo Ice House or Matt's El Rancho. Fancy dinner - go to Gumbos or TruLuck's. A
ustin has so many great places to dine, but those are some of my personal favor
ites.
Q: Stanford Grad from Stanford asks:
Does Auggie prepare you any differently against a pitching and defense team lik
e CSF? Are you going to play small ball?
A: Huston Street: Our approach to every game is the same. "Do what's right an
d do your best." We look at every game as nine separate one-inning battles. We
try to win every inning in order to gain and maintain the momentum. At the end
the result will take care of itself if we just focus on our roles throughout th
e game.
Q: Just Say N2O from Miami, FL asks:
How does Garrido motivate you to the next level? Does he buy you ice cream cone
s after each win?
A: Huston Street: No ice cream cones, sometimes an occasional watermelon. Coa
ch Garrido is a man who commands respect. Every player on our team believes in
his philosophies about the game. To have had the opportunity to play for him th
e past three seasons is the ultimate reward. I feel thankful and blessed for hi
s presence in my life.
Q: Jason from New York asks:
Huston, do you expect to sign quickly with Oakland or are you considering retur
ning for another year at Texas? When it comes time to negotiate with Oakland, w
ho are you using as your advisor? Good luck in the championship.
A: Huston Street: All negotiations with Oakland will begin after this season
and hopefully National Championship. The opportunity to play for a great organi
zation is enticing and exciting, but is something I can't begin to consider, on
ly because all of my focus and effort are here with my team, and on this champi
onship.
Q: Rock from Nebraska asks:
Why didn't you play third base this year? And also, are you available?
A: Huston Street: As far as third base is concerned that's pretty easy - I'm
not too productive at the plate. Players like David Maroul and J.D. Reininger g
ive our team a much better chance to win. Yeah I'm a pretty available guy, I'm
single, my arm is fresh for pitching, I would play third if need be, and here r
ight now chatting.
Q: Dan from Miami, FL asks:
How would you say your brothers compare to you at their age? All the best in yo
ur pro career - I know it'll be great!
A: Huston Street: We are all very similar in one regard - competitive. I have
all the confidence in the world that Jordon and Juston will succeed in anythin
g they decide to pursue in life. They are hard workers, confident people, who w
ill give their best on anything. I'm very proud to call them my brothers.
Q: Laura from Houston, Tx asks:
Huston- Who are you bunking with while in Omaha?
A: Huston Street: Every road trip I've ever taken in college has been spent r
ooming with Buck Cody. Along with being my roommate, he's also one of my best f
riends, and someone that I look up to a great deal. He's a competitor on the fi
eld, and a great person to be around off the field. It's relationships like the
one he and I have that have made these past three years so special.
Q: Daisy Mae from Omaha asks:
Does your youngest brother play any sports?
A: Huston Street: My youngest brother Hanson is the man. He's plays football
and baseball right now, and any kind of household sport you can imagine. Around
the house he beats most of us in ping pong, pool, cards. . . Hanson had a roug
h road with us three as older brothers, but we tell him he's tougher because of
it. Like I said he's the man.
Q: Jeff from Houston asks:
Now that you will head off to Oakland, who inherits the best closer in college
baseball title?
A: Huston Street: I'm not sure if there is one definite best college closer t
his year or any year. Last year you had Ryan Wagner, Chad Cordero, and David Aa
rdsma who paved the way. This year at the series I've been to see guys like Wil
l Startup from Georgia, and Chad Blackwell from South Carolina. To say any one
of us is better than the next would be doing all the others an injustice. All o
f us have our role on our team, which is to help our team win. Everyone of thos
e guys have been and will be very good at that role.
Q: Josh S. from Emeryville, CA asks:
Huston, Do you throw a changeup or comparable off-speed pitch? How important do
you think that will be in order to mke the majors? Josh S.
A: Huston Street: My change-up is a work in progress. I have thrown it numero
us times in games, but my confidence in the pitch isn't quite where I need it t
o be to call the pitch game ready. As far as continuing on to the next level, y
ou always have to get better. Roger Clemens is "Roger Clemens" because he works
so hard every single day to get a little better, and he's never satisfied. Tha
t's the approach you have to take in order to maintain success.
Q: Brian Daniels from I move around a lot asks:
why did you beat the DAWGS? Good luck, I guess you guys are the Favorites. What
was your impression of the strength of the SEC this year? Have you read Moneyb
all?
A: Huston Street: The SEC's strength was very obvious in the fact they had ni
ne teams make the tournament, and four of those teams here at Omaha. I have rea
d the book.
Q: larry tucker from arlington,texas asks:
it seems you have a pretty good relationship with curtis thigpen. is he your be
st buddy and how did that come about? are your ready for the show? larry tucker
A: Huston Street: Curtis and I were roommates our first two years here at Tex
as, and developed a very strong relationship over these past three years. I spo
ke earlier about my road roommate Buck, and I could say all the same things abo
ut Curtis, along with the other guys like Seth Johnston and Michael Hollimon, w
ho I came to The Unvierstity of Texas with.
Q: AT from Houston asks:
Huston, The announcers were saying that Georgia might have scouted your tendenc
ies during the 7th inning Wednesday, when they were waiting for 1st pitch fastb
alls and 2nd pitch curves. Do you agree and if so, any adjustments needed? (no
need to get into specifics :)
A: Huston Street: My approach to pitching is very simple trust my stuff, and
let my teammates play behind me. I have a game plan for every team, but when it
comes down to a key pitch, most pitchers are going to pitch to their strengths
and not scouting reports, because they can walk off the field knowing they wer
e aggressive with their best stuff.
Moderator: This is Huston signing off. I just want to thank everyone for their
time and questions today. I hope I answered everyone's questions to their satis
faction and bid everyone a safe day
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