What have the experiences been like for your sons at college? Any surprises? Run more, what about the balance of baseball and grades? Good luck to them this spring!
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Go Jacks son has had a very positive experience so far but he has commented on more than one occasion that the baseball work load is much heavier than he expected. His coach and parents told him about this while he was being recruited but of course they never believe you. Son is a catcher so he has a full bullpen schedule to go along with the lifting/running, hitting and position practices. Most of the times when we talk to him he is either on his way to or just coming from a workout.
He did pretty well academically the first semester but he will have to bear down even more this semester since they will be on the road so much. He goes to a northern school and the first half of the season is nearly all away games.
We have noticed however, that according to his facebook page, he has still found time to get in some social activities. I guess he is learning some valuable time management skills.
He did pretty well academically the first semester but he will have to bear down even more this semester since they will be on the road so much. He goes to a northern school and the first half of the season is nearly all away games.
We have noticed however, that according to his facebook page, he has still found time to get in some social activities. I guess he is learning some valuable time management skills.
Lets see I'll make this short and sweet.
School #1 - He really liked it, got red shirted (baseball), missed his girlfriend but made good grades.
School #2 - Really likes it (closer to girlfriend), was put on the Deans list, will start football next month.
School #1 - He really liked it, got red shirted (baseball), missed his girlfriend but made good grades.
School #2 - Really likes it (closer to girlfriend), was put on the Deans list, will start football next month.
80 kids recruited for 20 spots; injured never fully recovered: would have been red shirted if he stayed but wanted to change schools; found it harder than he expected.
Lots and lots and lots of conditioning, which he likes a lot less than games. He is definitely looking forward to the season beginning.
Absolutely loves his coaches. (Also likes the fact that there is no 6 a.m. weightlifting or running!
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Made a lot of headway with hitting progress this fall and is expected to back up an experienced infielder. Not sure which position yet; was told at exit meeting that he can play 2B, SS, or 3B.
Did fairly well with grades in fall, thanks to mandatory study halls and grade checks. Took 16 hours in fall, but only 12 in spring due to busy schedule.
Absolutely loves his coaches. (Also likes the fact that there is no 6 a.m. weightlifting or running!
)Made a lot of headway with hitting progress this fall and is expected to back up an experienced infielder. Not sure which position yet; was told at exit meeting that he can play 2B, SS, or 3B.
Did fairly well with grades in fall, thanks to mandatory study halls and grade checks. Took 16 hours in fall, but only 12 in spring due to busy schedule.
Obrady,
Did you know about the 80 for 20 thing? I'm not accusing you, because I don't think this is an unusual occurence. If you didn't and could share the reason why not, I think many could benefit from that experience.
Did you know about the 80 for 20 thing? I'm not accusing you, because I don't think this is an unusual occurence. If you didn't and could share the reason why not, I think many could benefit from that experience.
PS III had a good fall. He will have opportunities to contribute as a pitcher and a position player -- mostly during the weekday games. He won't start as a freshman...and that's ok. He needs to continue to get stronger and to work on his hitting. He loves the school, the coaches, and the team. The weather??? Well, it ain't Texas. 
He is like others during this phase of life -- calls home seldom, spends whatever money he has access to, and would rather play baseball than study. We're proud of him no matter what.
80 for 20 doesn't seem "normal" to me.
He is like others during this phase of life -- calls home seldom, spends whatever money he has access to, and would rather play baseball than study. We're proud of him no matter what.
80 for 20 doesn't seem "normal" to me.
GoJacks! --- I just want to know how you got on your son's facebook page? Mine won't accept my invitation to be his friend. 
What is this thing called....Facebook? 
quote:The weather??? Well, it ain't Texas
I had to laugh at that quote, as IF08 son says North Texas weather definitely ain't like the Texas Hill Country. He called this morning and said there's a half-inch of ice on the ground. Yikes!
quote:Originally posted by Infield08:quote:The weather??? Well, it ain't Texas
I had to laugh at that quote, as IF08 son says North Texas weather definitely ain't like the Texas Hill Country. He called this morning and said there's a half-inch of ice on the ground. Yikes!
Infield08,
You are not allowed to complain about the weather unless your son is going to a school that is located more than 600 miles north of you.
quote:Originally posted by Natural:
GoJacks! --- I just want to know how you got on your son's facebook page? Mine won't accept my invitation to be his friend.
It's called trade-off.
Son: Mom will you make steak for dinner tonight?
Mom: No, not until you accept me as your friend on facebook.
Son: Mom can I borrow some money to take cutie pie to the movie?
Mom: No, not until you accept me as your friend on facebook.
It works!
The scenario seems fantastical to me....there are too many words attributed to the character playing "Son".
I know 2 McKinney boys who can't wait to play a little baseball. But then, they can't wait to do anything that gets them off the Academy grounds. Since Baker won't post, I will say Alex has put on 16lbs of muscle, throwing 90 and looks like a totally different kid. I guess 3 squares, 2hrs of military training and hours of baseball will do that. My little one seems to be doing fine as well.
Kirk, I believe we have the right to mention weather.
Kirk, I believe we have the right to mention weather.
quote:Originally posted by Robert S.:
I know 2 McKinney boys who can't wait to play a little baseball. But then, they can't wait to do anything that gets them off the Academy grounds. Since Baker won't post, I will say Alex has put on 16lbs of muscle, throwing 90 and looks like a totally different kid. I guess 3 squares, 2hrs of military training and hours of baseball will do that. My little one seems to be doing fine as well.
Kirk, I believe we have the right to mention weather.
Is the Academy 600 miles north of McKinney?
600 miles? or 600 miles North? I'm not sure, but I would bet Neb. might not be 600 miles north. All I know is when the actual temperature starts with -, complaints are okay.
Boys, boys....are we really to complain about when it's ok to complain? Wow, ice ice go away!
McKinney to Colorado Springs - 721.05 miles.
Plano to Lincoln - 635.06 miles
Plano to Lincoln - 635.06 miles
quote:Originally posted by Robert S.:
600 miles? or 600 miles North? I'm not sure, but I would bet Neb. might not be 600 miles north. All I know is when the actual temperature starts with -, complaints are okay.
Don't you have some work to do? I know Beast doesn't.
