I have been recruited by 2 colleges this year. I was wondering what is the better pick?
Going to an OK d1 school or a highly respected d2 school? The schools are North Dakota State, and Minnesota State- Mankato?
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MNballa,
I think the school that is the best "overall" fit is the school to choose.Not to be negative but consider which school you would rather attend for four years if baseball doesn't workout.
Your education is your first priority.
I think the school that is the best "overall" fit is the school to choose.Not to be negative but consider which school you would rather attend for four years if baseball doesn't workout.
Your education is your first priority.
MNBALLA
When you say recruited--how serious is it--have they made you an offer?
Mobunts hits it on the head--there has to be a "fit"--it could well be that neither is the right "fit"-- a player doesn't go to a college just for the sake of taking a deal--he goes because he wants to be there and the "fit" is right. If you aren't happy there it can be a very miserable experience.
TRhit
When you say recruited--how serious is it--have they made you an offer?
Mobunts hits it on the head--there has to be a "fit"--it could well be that neither is the right "fit"-- a player doesn't go to a college just for the sake of taking a deal--he goes because he wants to be there and the "fit" is right. If you aren't happy there it can be a very miserable experience.
TRhit
TRhit,
You have a pt.
You have a pt.
coons2004
right back atcha!!
TRhit
right back atcha!!
TRhit
thanks for your posts...
The thing is that both colleges are a good fit. But I just don't know what to do.
The thing is that both colleges are a good fit. But I just don't know what to do.
MN
Only you can make the decision---if it is that difficult than maybe neither of the schools is right for you
TRhit
Only you can make the decision---if it is that difficult than maybe neither of the schools is right for you
TRhit
Aren't both of the schools you mentioned D2?
Anyway, I agree it's about fit: you have to like the school and it's academic programs, the coach, the schedule, your place on the team, etc.
Anyway, I agree it's about fit: you have to like the school and it's academic programs, the coach, the schedule, your place on the team, etc.
04catcherdad
NDSU was a D2 school, but they are switched to D 1, The thing is that i like that school and all, but they will have trouble getting into a D1 confrence and wont be able to contend in national championships for a few years due to regulations. Mankato is a power house in D2. Very respected. Both fit me academically.
NDSU was a D2 school, but they are switched to D 1, The thing is that i like that school and all, but they will have trouble getting into a D1 confrence and wont be able to contend in national championships for a few years due to regulations. Mankato is a power house in D2. Very respected. Both fit me academically.
I think you have answered your own question. Both schools seem to be a fit, they both give you the academics that you want, assuming the offers are close, then which school will give you the best opportunity on the field individually, and which one has the best chance to win its conference or maybe it's Division World Series?
Go with the POWERHOUSE.
Go with the POWERHOUSE.
I agree. Good fit may also consider coaching styles. Something else to think about - have you watched any games, seen how the players interact with each other and the coaches? That might give you another feel.
It has to be your decision though.
(I would agree with Pirate Fan - my own decision would be the powerhouse!)
It has to be your decision though.
(I would agree with Pirate Fan - my own decision would be the powerhouse!)
Thank you all for posting to this topic. I made my decision already and I was just wondering what others opinions were. Thanks a lot everyone.
the Powerhouse
the Powerhouse
Congratulations! 
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"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." Rogers Hornsby, Hall of Famer
Well done MNballa33!!!!! Good advice from the'posters'.
"You observe a lot by watching."
"You observe a lot by watching."
good luck!
Good Luck Minnesota!!!! 