And he can play a little football too

I really love football too, but if you have the opportunity to play baseball at UT, should you risk playing football your senior year, along with the greater possibility for injuries??? Looking forward to reading the discussion on this. My older son quit baseball after his sophomore year and got a full scholarship playing football at a small Div.1-A school. It worked out for him, but he still wishes he could have done both all 4 years.

A scholarship to one of the most prestigious college baseball programs can not be passed up and should be a very easy decision.

He's CRAAAAAAAAZY!! Baseball all the way, unless he's interested in playing FB in college. JMHO.

Another reason PantherDad is glad Cam is at Prestonwood, rather than Plano West.

I don't know if Rupp needs to worry about injuries... the people needing to worry are the teams that have to play him

As a parent thinking about the cost of an education and admittance to UT I think he should quit football and just prepare for spring 2007 baseball.

Getting into UT might not be a problem but maybe the baseball coach can get him into the Business School, that is worth a lot.

However, maybe what makes him the competitor he is comes from hitting people or running people over in football.

High School football is a wonderful experience and I would hate to see young mister Rupp cheat himself out of that experience.

Admission to UT is considerably more difficult than it used to be.....the top state schools have become very competitive.

I think Cam will have multiple options to consider.

There are no guarantees in this life. If Cameron wants to play football in high school then he should play. Injuries and accidents happen everyday, football or not. JMO.

HandU,

This is huge, you don't pass this up. Playing football definetley increases the chances of getting injured....does it not??

Woodenstix3000,
So does playing fall baseball, spring baseball, driving a car, water or snow skiing, yada yada ya.

There have been several kids from the dfw area who have played both sports either because they wanted to or were good at both. Aaron Luna and Chase Daniels are the first 2 to come to mind. Thats not counting the many others as well as many professionals who have played both.

I just say let the kid be a kid and play whatever sport he wishes while he can.

I have a story that will bore most of you, but it is a good point I think.......

I played football in 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th grade. I knew I had a future in baseball at that time and decided I didn't want to get hurt playing football, so my junior year I decided not to play football. We won state that year!

I met my wife (girlfriend then, of course) that year, she was a cheerleader, decided to play my senior year. I started both ways, but every play, in the back of my mind was "don't get hurt, don't get hurt". I didn't play with the same intensity that I would have had I not known baseball was going to be a big part of my future after HS.

Not real sure exactly what I'm saying here, just thought I would bring it up!!!

OP- You have an unlucky history of leaving something, and that something gains instant success... not your fault, but weird.

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Originally posted by Dtiger:
OP- You have an unlucky history of leaving something, and that something gains instant success... not your fault, but weird.

Shhhhhhh........but I know what you mean!! Dont' tell my boss, please!

What's that saying.........always the bridesmaid, never the bride......or something to that affect!!

HandU,

Good enough baseball players dont play much fall baseball. And driving a car is every day and non comparable. And football is a physical, physical sport that could only hurt him. Think what you want.

When I was in high school I had the choice as well as MR. OP, but I chose to focus on my main sport. Simple enough.

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Originally posted by WoodenStix3000:
When I was in high school I had the choice as well as MR. OP, but I chose to focus on my main sport. Simple enough.

Must have been s****r!

You never know, he may be able to play both sports at UT.

Think Ricky Williams

Cam is not a football prospect.

Regardless of whether he is a football prospect or not I just see nothing wrong with him playing football if he wants. As far as good players that play fall ball, I know quite a few who do, unless they are of course playing football.

My point was a reaction to KD's comment about him playing two sports at UT. I obviously agree that playing football is an option in the life of HS students that have the desire to do so.

I just want to comment on two things.
1. about playing both football/Baseball two names come to mind well one name will do it HAMLIN from Rowlett both boys and believe me it hasn't hurt them playing the next level at all.
2. As with alot of comments on here.. I think stating that GOOD players don't play fall baseball is a preety bold statement. I know several (majority) of top players I have seen play since moving here, play fall baseball. I sometimes think people feel well, if thier kid isn't doingit or is doing it, well then that it is the right thing. Not so everyone has opinions, doesn't make them wrong if yoou don't agree. Not harping on anyone.. just making a comment. As far as the running a mile under a certain time frame, maybe doesn't make you a better ball player, But it I would think that it sure weeds out the ones that are willing to WORK and dedicate themself from the ones that think they are good enough and don't have to prove themselves to anyone. Just an opinion.

Sure,

I believe you are referring to the Hamblin's from Rowlett. Yes, I agree some have been able to balance a multi-sport schedule and walk away injury free. Jog my memory, but didn't the older Hamblin suffer an shoulder injury in football his JR or SR year?

The only thing different about this case (Rupp) is that he is likely a high draft pick. Now, in my mind the stakes have gone up a tad. But, this is a family decision and I'm sure they have considered this and the UT offer.

Michael Ward at Keller had a pretty good run at QB for Keller. He was injured his Senior year for baseball, but it didn't happen in Football.

D Hanblin hurt his shoulder diving back to the bag
on a pick-off.Football probably didn't help the healing process. Shoulder problem led to switch of postions at Arkansas 3rd to 1st.But look for him to be back at 3rd for senior year to help draft postion. The kid can hit just alittle.

Thanks, Mrs Hamblin for the update.

I'm kidding!

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Originally posted by WoodenStix3000:
HandU,

Good enough baseball players dont play much fall baseball.

I disagree with the comment that good players do not play fall baseball. I'd say most (non-football) players play fall ball up until they make a decision to commit to a DI college during the fall of senior year. At that point many usually shut it down until HS ball starts. Some keep on playing to stay sharp.

IMO baseball is the most difficult sport to stay on top of if you play other sports. Many ballplayers I've known have chosen to forego FB in either their junior or senior years to concentrate on baseball and/or not risk injury. Have to say though that there is more scholly money to be had by going the FB route if you are good enough....

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Originally posted by WoodenStix3000:
HandU,

Good enough baseball players dont play much fall baseball.

Every good one I have known has played fall ball, even though they had early committed.

It's usually the pitchers that tend to shut it down after committing. Seems the big colleges would prefer they not keep showcasing so as not to leave the door open for another school to talk the kid out of his verbal.

Kids that love the game will play whenever eight other kids show up. Rightfield is foul if they have less than 9.

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Originally posted by Panther Dad:
Kids that love the game will play whenever eight other kids show up. Rightfield is foul if they have less than 9.

Ahhhh...the good old days.

Home run derby or pick up games every day regardless of whether we had summer games or practice. Less than eight and you have to use ghost runners....

And if a fence was too short, over the fence is an out!

Or in Derby anything that hit the infield first is an out.....

Pitcher's hands were out...one-eyes Jacks were wild/trips or better to open....OOPS! I think I'm confused.

I wonder what Augie thinks of him playing FB. I bet he had a thing or two to say about it!!

if he stays healthy then he should have played football.

if he gets injured then he should have stayed straight baseball..


six half a dozen or the other

it depends on the individual kid. But if I were the parent i would strongly encourage "and i mean strongly" him to concentrate on baseball and save his family about 40,000 a year.. Ha ha

Cams contract is already being drawn up for some lucky MLB team. I know if my kid pitched he would call time to get his pitching helmet on before Cam got in the box. Scary Dude

He can hit the ball a long way for sure.