Tagged With "Horizon League Comparison"
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VA College tuition comparison for 2008-2009
I know it going on two years old BUT it gives everyone an idea.VA College tuition comparison for 2008-2009Public college tuitions spike 15%, even 30%http://money.cnn.com/2010/02/2...tion_soars/index.htm
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VA College tuition comparison for 2008-2009
I know it going on two years old BUT it gives everyone an idea.VA College tuition comparison for 2008-2009Public college tuitions spike 15%, even 30%http://money.cnn.com/2010/02/2...tion_soars/index.htm
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Carolina/Virginia Summer Collegiate League
Anyone familiar with this league. Just wondering what it is like in comparison to the other summer leagues.
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Hamilton vs. Washington and Lee
Son accepted to both. Baseball wise can anybody help with a comparison? Money is also about the same.
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NCAA violations
After reading the" Blind Side" by Michael Lewis (good book) and seeing the movie, it got me curious about NCAA investigations. So I googled this subject and got at least 30 pages about NCAA investigations. Very interesting reading. I am amazed how...
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Some Thoughts
We have the good fortune to have the UCONN Ladies Hoops Coach, Geno Auriemma, on TV quite often here in state with his own TV shows where he talks extensively about his coaching techniques. Yes I know it is ladies hoops but his thoughts can easily be...
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Let's say YOU are the coach...
...At a non-powerhouse D1, and you have one spot in your recruiting class left. You've narrowed it down to two players: a LHP and a RHP. For the sake of comparison, let's say that each pitcher is virtually identical to the other in most ways: they...
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PG Northeast Sunshine
My coach just informed me that he is signing me and the shortstop on my team up for this showcase... in your opinion, in comparison to many of the past showcases in the Northeast and in comparison to the other Sunshine showcases what is the skill...
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Club Baseball and Division 3, Drexel, F&M
Hi there. I have been in the college application process for a little while now, and right now I have two schools that I think are my favorite options right now. However, there are some major things I have to consider when picking one, and I honestly...
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Who governs use of Fairfax County HS Fields in Summer/Fall
Curious about field use. Some HS fields in Fairfax County are used for practices for their affiliated NVTBL or Babe Ruth teams in the off season and also other scheduled NVTBL or Babe Ruth games and some aren't. Who makes this decision - whether or...
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11th Perfect Game
ESPN Classic just showed Kenny Rogers' 1994 perfect game with Texas beating the California Angels 4-0. Pudge Rodriguez, Will Clark and Jose Canseco played for the Rangers while Jim Edmonds (rookie) and Bo Jackson took the field for the Angels.Rusty...
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Recruiting results for lefties
In another post, the discussion about walk-ons in comparison to scholarship money came up. I was wondering how this recruiting game played with left handed pitchers/position players in the fold. Do they get extra looks even though they may be an...
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What should constitute TAPPS post-season recognition?
After seeing the TAPPS 5A All-State and all-district teams that can be found on tapps.org, I was very surprised. I wonder what should constitute recognition for these post-season honors? Maybe some of the braintrust on this site have opinions to...
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Wood vs metal comparison
Hey guys.... I just need some opinions, anyways I am entering a wood bat tournament this summer and am looking to buy a wood bat... Ive had bamboo before but dont really like it...
Anyways I personally feel more comfortable swinging a two-piece...
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Thanks for all the help!
I started following this board 5-6 years ago as my son hit 7th or 8th grade. While I have posted infrequently, I have probably checked this board daily for those 5-6 years. The information on here about the recruiting process, schools,...
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Bat Speed
My son and I were wondering how to measure his bat speed. He is 16 and a Junior in Hopkins,mn. We used an older radar gun sold at Sports Authority the was about $120. Hitting off a tee in a batting cage reduces some of the variables...
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Getting a '16 European RHP noticed
My first post on this forum, which I discovered recently. Looking for advice for a not to classic situation: My son currently 15 yrs old, class of '16. Is a Swedish national living in Belgium, his ambition is to play college baseball. He...
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Hitting software....
I have come to the conclusion that MLB hitters do have differences in body movement in their swings......They are not, all, identical in ways they get to the ball......They do not, all, have the same body movements as many claim........So, all this...
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Summer Team Forming--Help Wanted
New High School Summer Team has following positions available:Parent Wrangler: in charge of taming, hog-tying, dragging back to their cages and otherwise dealing with parents irate because their kid wasn't chosen/isn't playing/is better than that...
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I am proud of my son
Sorry, but the board tends to get overly negative this time of year and I would like to see some positive thoughts.I would like to state that I am proud of my son. I will NOT give out a list of his accomplishments, or awards, or how fast he can throw...
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How good is the Demarini Vexxum bat?
Have one on order. How do they rate in comparison to the other top line bats on the market?Thanks
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What has happened to this site?
I have been a member of this site for about 2 years now and also of other message boards as well. In that time I've learned that the "user base" of this community is very subdued in comparison to others. The users are less likely to post for some...
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Comparison Between Minor Leagues and Major D1
Would love to hear some opinions on how the various stages of Minor League Ball compare to a large D1 school (like SEC, Big 12, ACC). Talent level of players, conditioning, etc..
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Home for Christmas
It is good when they come home for the Christmas break. It is nice to see how they have grown, nice to see they are gaining on eloquence. He thinks that same old food is wonderful. He is in school out of state, hasnt been here since August.Our girls...
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Building Team Chemistry
I never realized until son went to college that his coach in HS or fall (not summer league) spent very little time in building much needed team bonding which could have improved the chemistry of the team, which could have improved their level of...
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ASMI position statement
quote:Glenn Fleisig, Ph.D.ASMI Teammember is offlineJoined: May 2005Gender: MalePosts: 785Location: Birmingham, AL position statement« Reply #2 Today at 9:42am...
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High School Coaches that have never played in High School or the next level
My son is in 10th grade now and plays for a high school baseball program that is very below average based on the fact that they only seem to care about football and has always had a bonified football coach. All the other sports...
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College Roster Size
I'd like to start a discussion regarding the size of college team rosters. I've not done a lot of research on this but it seems that most D1 programs (especially the top tier programs) have at least 35 players on their roster. My question is why? My...
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TBS Sound Quality
Not that I am missing anything these announcers are saying - but TBS sure has the "game and crowd" sound so loud in comparison to the announcers - I have to have it turned up loud when the Phillies do anything that gets the crowd going. Is it just my...
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HS to College comparison
I realize this is a difficult question to answer because there are so many variables but what the heck.In general, if a kid is good enough to be the 1 or 2 pitcher on a good HS varsity team, is he likely to be good enough to pitch at some level in ...
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2009 Baseball Combine
Scottsdale Stadium 7408 E Osborn Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Spring Training Home of the San Francisco Giants 2009 Baseball Combine This is IPB's third event of the year. This is a (10 day) evaluation/instructional showcase always taking place in...
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15 year old/Freshman
What should the numbers be for a 15 year old freshman pitcher. Just wondering where my potential (?) pitcher stands in comparison.
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Just A thought
Do you realize that by posting as you do here many of you are eliminating your son or team from many invites?Who wants the negative thinking people, many of whom have not been to enough events to make a decent comparison, being involved. You can have...
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New England D2 vs. D3
Commentary please on the quality of play in the D2 Wood Bat NE10 vs D3 Metal GNAC here in the Northeast?Is it more a comparison of teams/schools than it is conferences?
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Wood-Compostie Bat-CTG "360 Woody"??
Anybody know anything about these bats? http://www.baseballsavings.com/customer/category/produc...ck=M&cmpSubcats=1108 I've also been looking at Baum Bats, but what I like about the Woody here in comparison is first of all this bat has a 1 year warranty, whereas the Baum has only 6 months, or 1 season, whatever is more disadvantageous to the consumer. And of course the fact that Baum bats do cost the about them same except Baum charges a $35.oo shipping fee no matter if you buy one or 6, so...
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Wood/Composite Bat Question: The CTG-"360 Woody"
Anybody know anything about these bats?http://www.justbats.com/product.view.aspx?p=7096I've also been looking at Baum Bats, but what I like about the Woody here in comparison is first of all this bat has a 1 year warranty, whereas the Baum has only 6...
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Best Overall Training Facility
Interested to hear everyone's opionion on the best "overall" (not just lessons) training facility in the Chicago area? And why? I understand that Strikes is very popular and has turned out some great players, but from what I hear, they only have...
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Legion vs. tournament teams
I coach an 18U tournament team. We play 1 or 2 doubleheaders per week and a good tournament on the weekends. We also attend a World Series in some part of the country every year. We usually are not dominant, but always have a winning record. We...
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Self-Evaluations
Recently, I had a parent ask for an evaluation. In the past, I have given my personal opinion, some times with great success, but I also have missed the mark.So I say all that to say this, my answer is to encourage the player to do a a...
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The love of a son!
A couple years back I tried to surprise my dad for Christmas by getting him the infamous Leg lampshade as seen on the oldie but goodie movie "The Christmas Story". Even took a cardboard box and made it look like the original wood box with "FRAGILE"...
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Timing Catchers Releases-Revisited
A number of months ago I posted a technique I use to time catchers releases. I was pleased to hear from many coaches that they were incorporating the technique in their training of their catchers. I indicated then that after I received data from other...
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Gary Matthews Jr-7/1/2006 (Greatest Catch Ever!)
Shep's Going Matthews!!! Did anybody see the unbelievable, spectacular, marvelous, and most fabulous catch by any outfielder in the history of great catches today??!! Watch sports center and you will see it today along with Ibanez's catch which pales...
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Adenhart Update
Here's a nice article that I found on Nick Adenhart and I wanted to share it with everyone:Midwest League: Nick Adenhart Dominating for Cedar RapidsBy Rick LoerkeMay 22, 2006Email this articlePrinter friendly pageBaseball is a game of highs and lows....
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Tidewater Area- Who's #1?
Just got back from watching Greenbrier Christian lose a tough game against St Anne's-Belefield, but despite the loss, I'd have to vote them #1 based on the depth of their pitching and the quality of their players up and down the lineup. That said, its...
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Fair comparison?
How many home runs were a result of A-rods PEDs?How many wins were a result of a foreign substance on the ball of HOF'r Gaylord Perry? He pitched for 22 years in the major leagues, and freely acknowledged afterward throwing illegal spitballs and using...
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1st day of a high school tryout.
As I watched my 8th grader trying out today for the first time for a high school baseball team it was quite an interesting experience to watch from a distance.Weatherwise, it was a cool day with temps in the 40s under cloudy skies. T-bone ran out...
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Right handed batter vs. Left handed batter
How much is the average difference in speed to run out a hit to first base for a left handed batter in comparison to a right handed batter ?
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big league hitter video
Does anyone have the link to the page where there is video of 15 or so MLB hitters?.. kind of a side by side comparison. I thought I linked to it from this site, but I forgot to bookmark it and I can't seem to find it..
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Naval Academy/Air Force Academy
My 2010 son is showing interest in the baseball program at the Naval Academy in Annapolis after they sent him some literature and a questionairre. This caught me a little off guard, so I'm uneducated about this whole program. At one point I had...
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Basketball Question
Since we're still off season, can I ask a basketball question? I assume that many of you baseball umpires also officiate other sports.Illinois High School basketball. Usually three referees assigned to a game. I'm sure they all have assignments as to...