Tagged With "Sean O'Connor"
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Re: WCAC 2011....
Master List. It would not be the first time and more often than not Coach O'Connor, the Bradley boys, and maybe Smitty toss a bone at me about the corrected times and locations. But then, the last time I was wrong, was when I thought I was wrong. So be careful, be very careful
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Re: WCAC 2011....
LOL...Master list stinks for the WCAC games...I rely on the individual school sites...which can be off as well...
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Re: COACH RESIGNS/What if this guy were your kid's coach?
Suspended Holy Family coach O'Connor tells his side of story link to story "I just felt like my kids weren't competing," O'Connor said. "I had a film session the day before [the practice]. At the end of it, the Concordia kids throw an alley-oop and they dunk on us and they're all laughing. I was saying to my guys, 'You've got to have more pride, that HF's got to mean something to you, you can't let people walk into your gym and laugh at you.' " Pretty standard stuff for a coach whose team...
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Re: COACH RESIGNS/What if this guy were your kid's coach?
That coaches story don't mean squat. He's not about toughness because only a coward wuss coldcocks and kicks somebody like that. A suspension don't go far enough in this case. Getting fired is the appropriate course of action here.
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Re: COACH RESIGNS/What if this guy were your kid's coach?
I feel sorry for Coach O'Connor. He had a great opportunity to recover from all this but now after that explanation was printed for all to smell....he's toast. Just a terrible attempt to excuse what is plain to see what happened. Yep he was jacked about their performance. The team isn't very good. So they have a tough early morning practice. So far so good. Then he lost it for just a few seconds. Stepped over the line and jacked the kid up. He's probably thinking that Kravchuk is going to...
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Re: COACH RESIGNS/What if this guy were your kid's coach?
Holy Family basketball coach resigns, won't be charged Five days after video circulated showing he had shoved a player and hours after a national television appearance in which his apology was not accepted, John O'Connor resigned Thursday as Holy Family University basketball coach. The incident pushed Holy Family into the national spotlight, never more so than Thursday morning, when O'Connor and Matt Kravchuk appeared on ABC's Good Morning America. Prompted by host George Stephanopoulos,...
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Re: Scott Silverstein
Silverstein Shines in Long-Awaited Debut Courtesy: VirginiaSports.com Release: 02/27/2011 Share | Box Score Video Highlights from Series Finale Cavalier News Beat Subscribe to Jeff White's Articles Courtesy: VirginiaSports.com Scott Silverstein By Jeff White jwhite@virginia.edu CHARLOTTESVILLE -- On an afternoon when his team lost for the first time this season, UVa baseball coach Brian O'Connor still had reason to smile Sunday. He saw Scott Silverstein pitch for the first time as a...
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Re: BBCOR BATS
UVA is not a good barometer for measuring the impact of BBCOR because they have: -one of the biggest fields in D1.....so they recruit far less "pure" power hitters than many other big-time programs (although the field sure didnt seem to bother Oklahoma in last year's Super Regional) -a lot of turnover from last year's lineup -never relied on power under O'Connor anyways. They are 100% geared towards pitching, defense, speed, and hitting the ball to the gaps. They were before BBCOR and they...
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Re: I noticed a trend for college coaches to cut players at the end of the season.
The results are obvious. As soon as Brian O'Connor left for UVA the ND program began to slide. UVA meanwhile is a possible national seed while LSU won't make the field of 64. Bottom line: Manieri is over-rated and O'Connor a rising force.
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Re: I noticed a trend for college coaches to cut players at the end of the season.
nope ... just observations & and feedback of an x-team-mate who played at LSU and - now in the bigs btw - Soxnole's accessment re: O'Connor is pretty good .. imo
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Re: I noticed a trend for college coaches to cut players at the end of the season.
soxnole I truly apologize--I totally forgot your BIAS and the fact you know all the answers---everyone else is wrong LSU has a recruiting guy by the name of Terry Rooney who is a pretty decent recruiter I have no problem with O'Connor ---he is one of the bright young lights in the coaching business and a fine gentleman to boot
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Re: IHSA Scores
Fenwick-8 Clemente-4 Brian O'Connor goes 7 giving up 7 hits, Dan Walsh and Mike Falsetti both with solo home runs, and Mike Stephanie had 4 Rbi's Fenwicks next opponent is the winner of the Lane Tech-Guerin game on monday since it got rained out today
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Re: Danny Hultzen Named ACC Freshman of the Year
Hultzen, Parker Named to USA Baseball National Team Trials Courtesy: VirginiaSports.com Release: 05/17/2009 CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. β Virginia pitcher/first baseman Danny Hultzen (Fr., Bethesda, Md.) and outfielder Jarrett Parker (So., Stafford, Va.) have been invited to compete at the 2009 USA Baseball National Team Trials. Thirty-six college players have been invited to the trials. βIt is an honor for Jarrett and Danny to have the opportunity to try out to represent our country,β Virginia...
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Re: Support Anne Arundel County American Legion Baseball
Legion is still very strong in pockets around MD. The four county area (Montgomery, Frederick, Carroll - sans Howard) have some good leagues. Gaithersburg and Mount Airy are the better known programs to me. Frederick and Funkstown are traditionally very good as well. I would love to see a resurgence of legion baseball. IMO, it is the purest form of summer baseball going. I generally find the better legion programs to be coached by some of the best coaches around. These guys can't cherry pick...
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Re: NCAA tourney field
Article on UCI Regional, sub-plots galore: "It's a very, very strange combination to put four teams together like this on one weekend -- and we all know the story," Virginia Coach Brian O'Connor said after his team practiced Thursday. "No. 1 team in the country, ACC champion, greatest pitcher in the history of college baseball and the defending national champion. "So if you love baseball and you want to watch talent, this is a pretty good spot to be." ...
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Re: NCAA tourney field
You want an interesting read---go to the regional schedules and records and see how many of the host teams have now won the regional or are in the final today--- Then you have Virginia who showed them all-- great job by them--way to go Coach O'Connor who for part of the weekend was called Coach O'Sullivan by the TV announcers Bottom Line-- a lot of great baseball
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Re: NCAA tourney field
TPM What is with your fixation with Sully---the announcers werent talking about him--they just called Brian O'Connor "O'Sullivan" and probably don't even know who Sully is---nowhere was it inferred
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Re: NCAA tourney field
TPM I was not referring to anything other than the fact they called Coach O'Connor by the incorrect last name And NO I don't think they would know the difference because they are doing the games they get paid for and do their homework on the teams they will be dealing with in the broadcast--and where do SEC coaches get in the picture---Virginia went to the West Coast--no SEC teams there---many of the announcers have ever seen the teams in the regional prior to their assignment
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Re: lack of playing experience for coaches
Frederick County Coaches & Where They Played College Ball: Phil Rhodes (Frederick High) - Wooster College (DIII) Jim Foit (Thomas Johnson) - Virginia Tech (DI) Mike Franklin (Catoctin) - Salisbury (DIII) Jeremy Long (Walkersville) - FIU (DI) Mike Frownfelter (Urbana) - WVU (DI) Roger Dawson (Brunswick) - Shepherd (DII) Jason Smith (Tuscarora) - Mercyhurst (DII) Chris O'Connor (Linganore) - Not Sure Andy Baker (Middletown) - Not Sure
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Re: Turnover at Univ. of MD
Several points: Coach Mac from UVA is not going anywhere next year....he signed a three year contract last year along with O'Connor and Kuhn. Secondly, unless Yow puts some money into the program, even Coach Farr will have a difficult time recruiting -- remember next to Boston, Maryland is the most north of the schools in the ACC. Traditionally, schools located in warmer climate have a better chance of recruiting top kids. Finally, the facilities are terrible and need to be uplifted asap. I...
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Re: 2009 MLB Draft
Here are the rest of the Texas players from today's draft (per draft tracker)..... 927 Seastrunk, Diego Rice U C S/R 5'09" 210 1988-01-11 JR Video 934 Landry, Shon McNeese St U SS R/R 5'09" 175 1986-02-14 5S 935 Campbell, Rayner Baylor U 3B R/R 5'10" 175 1987-07-15 JR 957 Anders, Luke Texas A&M U 1B L/L 6'06" 225 1986-10-02 JR Video 969 Lawler, Travis Midland Col RHP R/R 6'03" 180 1988-06-13 J2 973 Wilson, Jacob New Mexico St U RHP R/R 6'00" 195 1987-08-12 SR 976 Ellington, Chris Texas...
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Re: 6-5a
Southlake has a junior(O'Connor-RHP) that will probably contribute some this year on the hill. That kid might be throwing 97-98 by the time he quits growing.
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Re: Advice From UVA Pitching Coach -- How Many Pitches Should a Twelve Year Old Throw?
BB8888, Kuhn mentions the "16 years at UVA" and that makes it sound like he's been at UVA all 16 years. Actually he got to UVA when O'Connor got there, what, 4 seasons ago? I am not sure where he was before that. Anyway, I think Kamrath and Ballard were hurt before Kuhn arrived, in all fairness. There have been UVA guys to encounter arm trouble since then, though, albeit not to the extent of needing surgery. Yet. Not a criticism of Kuhn, but it'll happen in due time. There is no magic...
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Re: WCAC '08 season
The March 1st official start date for the WCAC to begin is just one week away. The clear front runner based on the national polls is emerging to be St. Johns College HS in DC. PGCrosschecker just came out with their high school top 100 in the country. St. John's has now made their third national poll ranked #6 by PGCrosschecker, #10 by Baseball America and #2 by Collegiate Baseball News. Coach Mark Gibbs entering his 2nd year at the helm will a talented group of players to make a strong run...
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Re: Turnover at Univ. of MD
Can we give this guy a chance. I am pleased with the selection. I am happy that Maryland decided to go with a young-energetic coach than someone who has already been around the block and been fired from previous jobs. Does anyone remember when Virginia hired Coach O'Connor. He did not have any head coaching experience. He took over a program that was at the bottom half of the ACC every year. He was young coach that was a top recruiter. Sounds prety similar to the guy Maryland hired. It...
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Re: Turnover at Univ. of MD
I'd love to see him do well...I just think there is a low probability of success for this coach. As for the parallels to Coach O'Connor, let me address each. Coach O'Connor was 33 when hired as head coach. He is a family man who requires stability. I don't believe the new MD coach has children. If you had a choice to raise your children in the College Park area, or an area like Charlottesville...which would you choose? MD is landlocked for recruiting. The best players in VA have many (UVA,...
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Re: PG WWBA coverage
Lindberg Pitches Diamond Devils to Playoff Win 7/11/2009 8:05:53 PM LHP Jimmy Lindberg (2011, Bishop England HS, SC) threw a complete game 5-hitter to lead the Diamond Devils to a 7-1 win over the Canes Green in the first round of the playoffs. Lindberg worked a upper 70's fastball, good curveball and decpetive change up around the zone to keep the Canes hitters consistently off balance. C Jack Blackwell drove in 2 runs in the Diamond Devils 5 runs second inning. 2B Jorden Eysen and CF...
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Re: FARMINGTON/CM WORLD SERIES
I heard Sean O'Connor and Andrew Blum are pitching for the Host team Four Corners Thunder.
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Re: FARMINGTON/CM WORLD SERIES
That is correct. And DBAT Mustangs-Carpenter picked up Dylan Bundy and Archie Bradley from DBAT Mustang-Guthrie. Kept it in the family, and it doesn't hurt that both throw hard...
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Re: FARMINGTON/CM WORLD SERIES
Thunder's tournament run fades after opening win By Christopher Smith The Daily Times Posted: 08/12/2009 12:27:06 AM FARMINGTON β The Connie Mack World Series party sizzled and fizzled in a hurry for the Four Corners Thunder. The Thunder started the tournament with a roar and left with a whimper, losing 7-0 to the Dallas DBAT Mustangs in an elimination game Monday at Ricketts Park. Pitching against their own baseball academy, Andy Blum and Sean O'Connor's wildness generated a catastrophic...
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Re: DFW Area's Best Players
I was really just trying to be funny. There are so many really good players, where do you draw the line...really. Let's start off with pitchers. Top 10 2010's and 2011's. I am no expert, I am just listing these from a national web site so we have something to talk about. Class Name Pos High School College Commitment 2010 Sean O'Connor RHP Southlake Carroll Dallas Baptist 2010 Zach Lee RHP 1B McKinney Louisiana State 2010 Shane Henderson RHP Flower Mound 2010 Tony Rizzotti RHP James Martin...
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Re: Future of University of Maryland Baseball
UVa LHP Hultzen threw the ball well from the 4th thru the 7th before tiring (and Coach O'Connor running to the mound to get him) Radar showed 89-92. I saw a deceptive arm angle. Off-speed pitches, although work, lacked deep depth, angle, rotation & velo, and below major league average. This could improve next year. Maybe a 2nd-3rd rounder. This could bring half a million. I don't see him hitting as you do. But then, you know more about Accounting than Baseball. And then, know jack about...
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Re: Future of University of Maryland Baseball
Bear: You are wrong about Hultzen.....He will be drafted in the FIRST round.....remember that I said FIRST round......
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Re: Future of University of Maryland Baseball
Cannon, Hultzen Named to Updated CBF Watch Lists Courtesy: VirginiaSports.com Release: 05/07/2010 Courtesy: Jim Daves/UVa Media Relations Tyler Cannon CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - Virginia Baseball's Tyler Cannon (Sr., Pigeon Forge, Tenn.) and Danny Hultzen (So., Bethesda, Md.) each have been listed on updated watch lists for awards presented by the College Baseball Foundation. Cannon is a quarterfinalist for the Wallace Award, which is presented to the nation's top shortstop, while Hultzen is a...
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Re: Future of University of Maryland Baseball
In a league with Florida State, Miami, Geogia Tech, Clemson, North Carolina, and Virginia, being top 5 in the ACC consistently is going to be extremely difficult. I do think Bakich is the right guy there, and I think they can be very competitive nationally even if they don't crack the top 5 in the ACC on a regular basis. I think they'll be able to pry some top recruits away from UVA and other top schools (after all, recruiting is supposed to be the strong suit of Bakich). Nobody thought that...
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Re: Future of University of Maryland Baseball
Stadium is a key component! Maryland has a long way to go. The top programs have great facilities and Maryland will need a new venue to really compete. UVa built their new stadium right before O'Connor arrived. A great help with recruiting and they continue to improve the facility. NC State built a new stadium a few years ago. Wake now has the old minor league park, is in the process of remodeling and getting on par with the ACC. Duke is looking at playing games at the Durham Bulls...
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Re: Connie Mack regional
Sliders Roster: 1 Mike Brzezinski......C.....SA O'Connor..05 2 Bryan Minzenmeyer...IF.....La Grange....05 3 Jake Petro...........P.....SA Churchill.05 4 Pepe Mancha........IF/P....Blanco.......05 10 Bradley Suttle....IF/P....Boerne.......05 11 Kyle Thebeau......P/OF....CC Carroll...05 12 Chip Nance..........P.....CC Calallen..05 14 James Keithley.....IF.....SA Reagan....05 19 Seth Hammock......UT/P....CC Carroll...05 20 Tyler Mickits.....OF/P....Greg-Port....05 22 Casey...
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Re: Local Boys Done Good
FSU senior and team captian Ruairi O'Connor has a career-high 3 hits in Tuesdays victory over High Point. http://seminoles.cstv.com/spor...ecaps/031009aac.html
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Re: CF Swingtown Christmas Event
Beenthere, I didn't see any games, so I don't know if there were pro scouts...Americas??? The college coaches in attendance were all helping out with instruction and the seminar as speakers, etc. i.e. O'connor/ Murphy...
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Re: CF Swingtown Christmas Event
FNG hmm..I was there and didn't see a host of D1 and pro scouts. I did see the D! coaches who were working with the kids on skill developement and a scout or 2 who were coaching teams. Not that it wasn't a well put together event, it was. I thought the hitters had a bit of an advantage after day 1. I liked seeing the players hustle and play the game the way C.F.Swingtown wants them too....with respect for the game. I was there every day and I only saw 2 players...the same 2 players...who...
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Re: Who Would You Rather Have On Your Team ?
sox...You might want to "amend" your comments about O'Connor and FSU in light of the fact that they are not supposed to be "recruiting" him until after July 1st of this year. Would hate for one of these threads to get on an "investigation" desk of the NCAA...however unintentionally.
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Re: Top players from the Western Burbs?
my thoughts on some top players. P Sagwich Glenbard West 05 p Schults Hinsdale South 04 p Dennahey OakPark 05 p Binder Hindsale Central 05 p Baughman Lyons 04 3b Mahler lyons 05 ss Brewer lyons 05 ss Anetsberger GBW 04 ss O'connor Oak park 05 2b Bromann GBW 04 1b Price Oak Park 04 1b Gawenda Lyons 05 cf Schults Hinsdale South 04 cf Chubikus GBW 04 cf Laidlaw Downers South 04 Cf Hart Oak Park 04 of Considine OakPark 04 of Mcfolling Oak Park 05 Of Ronosky Lyons Township 04 of Long Hinsdale...
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Re: Whos the best ?
my best 04 lineup lf Christenson lockport cf Schultz Hinsdale Central rf Mcfolling OPRF 3b O'connor oprf ss Anetsberger gbw 2b Bennett Providence 1b Dunnigan St.Ignatius c Napoleon New Treir p Schrader Bartlett top hitters 04 1. Schultz Hinsdale South 2. Cademartori,ND hs 3. Petrulis L-W-E 4. Anetsberger GBW 5..Napeleon New Trier 6.Smith Richards 7.Brewer Lyons Township 8.O'connor OPRF 9.Cherney ,Prairie Central 10.Dunnugan,ST.Ignatius
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Re: Whos the best ?
sox: I know that he is 05, but this list was for the best hitters in 04 which is this upcoming baseball year! best hitters who are junior's from what I have seen Johnson c, Oak Forest Farrell of, Naperville central Brewer ss. Lt O'connor ss oprf Cales ss Mt.Carmel Mcfolling of oprf Gryzwaul 2b St.Ignatius Dore of St.Ignatius Stevens Holy Cross Mahler 1b lt Bisnette c Hinsdale Central some sophmore's who I feel are great hitter's Powers 3b Benet Fratto ss Oprf Lynch ss St.Ignatius Cannon c.
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Re: Jaramillo's Baseball Club of Texas is looking for 16U players
Re: Jaramillo's Baseball Club of Texas is looking for 16U players
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Re: Penn State
Coach Cooper signed his 4th Chandler BB player last night. Logan Goodnight, from West Va.'s Linsley School, is a 2016 IF/p. Speedy and tall 6'1. My son played with him at USA BB tryout. Great kid. Cooper can change a program just like O'Connor did at UVA. Yeah the wahoos were not a factor until he arrived but became one quickly.
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Re: 2016 Commitments
Noah Murdock (RHP - Colonial Heights) becomes the 13th Virginia Cardinal to head to the ACC in the past 4 seasons. Murdock verbals to Coach Brian O'Connor at UVA today. Congratulations to Noah!! He set his goal years ago to become a Wahoo and hasn't wavered from that dream ever sense. Well done!!