It's July 1...any info on 2009 verbal commitments to play college baseball.
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quote:Originally posted by theGLOVE12:
Not trying to start anything, but do you guys really think you should be stating what schools certain kids are interested in and who they have offers from? I think that is their business...especially if the information isn't completely true.
quote:Originally posted by Nails:
Itrosy,
I get where your coming from but like all things, they evolve. Espn is airing high school football games, there's internet postings and rankings of the best high school players and teams in the country, the kids are playing under lights, the Aflac game is on TV, the draft is now on TV. More and more these high school kids are being evaluated and treated like college guys, they need to mature and grow up fast because it's not going away it's just getting bigger. They go to showcases and perfect game stuff, they tryout for elite travel teams and their own travel teams and while it is a ton of positive stuff, there is also the negative stuff and critcism that comes with everything being so public. So people having opinions and having access to know more and more about these kids is going to continue to be around. I just think they better get used to it.
quote:Originally posted by ClevelandDad:quote:Originally posted by Nails:
Itrosy,
I get where your coming from but like all things, they evolve. Espn is airing high school football games, there's internet postings and rankings of the best high school players and teams in the country, the kids are playing under lights, the Aflac game is on TV, the draft is now on TV. More and more these high school kids are being evaluated and treated like college guys, they need to mature and grow up fast because it's not going away it's just getting bigger. They go to showcases and perfect game stuff, they tryout for elite travel teams and their own travel teams and while it is a ton of positive stuff, there is also the negative stuff and critcism that comes with everything being so public. So people having opinions and having access to know more and more about these kids is going to continue to be around. I just think they better get used to it.
Nails - please read, re-read, and read again what rosy said because he is 100% correct. If you want people to get used to criticism, then go to another site that supports criticism. We don't criticize amateur ballplayers on this site. I know we have posted that dozens of times before on this forum. The pettiness on this forum is getting very old. We are tired of baby sitting people who don't get what we are all about. Play nice or don't visit here anymore. We are not about evolving or seeing things from your point of view. We are about helping young ballplayers reach the next level.
quote:Originally posted by SPARKY1:
congrats to Scott Mariner, verbal to Central Michigan. Scott is a 09 RHP St Rita HS
quote:Originally posted by Nails:
This is a message board, not a courtroom. This is about what people hear, maybe they heard from the kid or someone who knows the kid and they are posting on it. Maybe they are dead wrong on where the kid is going, who cares. They are stating opinions and telling you what they are hearing. Nothing is facts until the kid signs on the dotted line and then it's still not fact because they can back out. You guys get too caught up in saying that nobody can mention anything unless they know 100%, well guess what, nobody is going to know 100% that's the beauty of a chat room type of forum. Give it a break with trying to discredit everyone or say they are out of line cause they aren't.
Thought Nelson from Cary was only going into his junior year. Cary has alot of talent. Fox Valley does have some very good players in it this year.
quote:Originally posted by Ben_Diggle:
Congrats to Fieldcrest's Lee Weld (also of the Fox Valley Royals, Illinois Valley Knights and -- for the Fall season -- Central Illinois Outlaws), who accepted SIU's scholarship offer today. A great kid and a heck of a competitor. And not bad on the mound either. He's 21-1 over three years on the varsity.
quote:Originally posted by nc42dad:
Weave
You're still headed to Heartland? Haven't heard or seen much info lately?
quote:Originally posted by bballdad1954:
Mr. Weaver, please send me a PM also about Heartland. I would like to know what you think of the school as a place to play ball.
quote:Originally posted by bballdad1954:
Thank you for the PM. All the good things people say about you are true. You are mature and kind.
And...I've seen you pitch! You are the real deal.
quote:Originally posted by sulltiger24:
Ditto for me too Weave
Please send me a pm also
quote:Originally posted by J.Weaver #5:quote:Originally posted by Ben_Diggle:
Congrats to Fieldcrest's Lee Weld (also of the Fox Valley Royals, Illinois Valley Knights and -- for the Fall season -- Central Illinois Outlaws), who accepted SIU's scholarship offer today. A great kid and a heck of a competitor. And not bad on the mound either. He's 21-1 over three years on the varsity.
After getting to know him this summer, I'd have to say your description is spot on.
Congratulations to Lee.
quote:Originally posted by Traveldad:quote:Originally posted by J.Weaver #5:quote:Originally posted by Ben_Diggle:
Congrats to Fieldcrest's Lee Weld (also of the Fox Valley Royals, Illinois Valley Knights and -- for the Fall season -- Central Illinois Outlaws), who accepted SIU's scholarship offer today. A great kid and a heck of a competitor. And not bad on the mound either. He's 21-1 over three years on the varsity.
After getting to know him this summer, I'd have to say your description is spot on.
Congratulations to Lee.
Yup, uh huh, that's right...Lee is one heck of a player. SIU gets a good one, here.
Congrats, Lee and family from Traveldad and #16
Weaver #5,
Any confirmed news on the other boys from the FV stable?
quote:Originally posted by leatherhead2:
I was at the TPX TOP 96 showcase and for the 2nd time, saw a catcher by the name of Brian Norwood. In 3 innings he threw out 5 baserunners. Defensively, this kid has a strong arm, quick feet, and nothing gets by him. I don't know what High School he goes to, but he played for the Upstate 8 conference at the Stevenson Showcase. Does anyone know what school he goes to?
quote:Originally posted by FVCfan:
Jerad Grundy comitted to Miami while at the Area Code games.
quote:Originally posted by mcdad2:
I understand that Marmion Academy's Matt Milroy (RHP/CF) earned a scholarship to U. of Illinois. Congrats!
quote:Originally posted by Nails:
so someone got a D1 offer without playing travel ball. Seems like they will find you somehow if your good.
quote:Originally posted by DiamondFan:
CPLZ................What's not true?
quote:Originally posted by fvcfan08:
The ISU Redbirds are putting together a really good class of 2009 (for spring 2010):
OF/3B Ty Wiesenmeyer- Heartland CC
quote:Originally posted by Nails:
Like you guys like to do, you take bits and pieces of what's said and try to "create" the meaning.
No interpretation needed, the meaning is crystal clear.quote:Originally posted by Nails:
Seems like they will find you somehow if your good.