DECISION on FM TRANSFER IS IN

This was the correct decision. Anyone remotely close to this situation knows that this was for athletic reasons only. He was not getting time on the FM baseball team his parents thought he deserved and moved him to a rival team within the same district. Bad advice.
The lesson here is to work harder and earn your time.

All I know (and this is not to judge him in anyway) is that if I was a soph. on varsity at Flo-Mo, I'd be pretty dang happy. The kid will overcome this. I don't really want to say if I agree or not... I don't know which it is... but I do know, for the kids sake I hope this inspires him to work harder and eventually leads him to greater things.

It is not the end of his career. He could go to TCA or PCA both with good programs.

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Originally posted by transfer:


I heard the appeal process and lawsuits are being filed.

Stay tuned as part two of the Flower Mound/Coppell transfer saga continues....

They all move for athletic reasons. You think those kids at PCA didn't move for athletic reasons. Its always athletic reasons some are just better liars.

This could be another reality TV show.... I am digging Two-A-Days, maybe we can do one about Baseball, what would we name it?

As the Ball Turns (90mph or more).
All my Players (instead of Children)
The Real World of HS Baseball
The Inferno (grilling at the ballpark)
America's Next Top Model Family (we are all better looking than those football parents)
Big Brother (is watching)
Survivor (off season)
Fear Factor (tryouts)


of course this is all in good fun.

Edited: My post was not meant to be pointed at the principals involved in the transfer but pointed at the nature of HS baseball in Texas.......A little humor to divert was the intent........last time I will rush a post before lunch..

Let's Make A Deal! You remember that show.

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Originally posted by oldbat-never:
This could be another reality TV show.... I am digging Two-A-Days, maybe we can do one about Baseball, what would we name it?

As the Ball Turns (90mph or more).
All my Players (instead of Children)
The Real World of HS Baseball
The Inferno (grilling at the ballpark)
America's Next Top Model Family
Big Brother (is watching)
Survivor (off season)
Fear Factor (tryouts)
Wife Switch (not even going there on that one).

of course this is all in good fun.

All in good fun, but appears a little classless.

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Originally posted by JAFO:

All in good fun, but appears a little classless.

Why do you think a list of television shows about reality baseball is classless? Two-A-Days has scored big money off their show, not to mention the notoriety.

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Originally posted by JAFO:


All in good fun, but appears a little classless.

Ok, Two a Days vs. what was listed. Come on. You honestly don't see the issue?

Just appears a little classless and I have come to expect a little more compassion from the pillars of the community.

I mean after all this is the "slap on the back", "syrupy sweet" Texas edition HSBW. You can't get on here without reading thanks, congrats and you're the best quotes.

Then you get comments like the one we are referring to. Which to anyone that reads this board understands the overtones that are indicated.

It's really ok, I just expected a little more....that's all.

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Originally posted by momandcpa:

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Originally posted by JAFO:


All in good fun, but appears a little classless.

And yes I am aware that all the friends will defend. But again that's ok.......

Maybe "The Price is Right" if he goes private school!

JAFO - I am not one of the friends...don't even know OBN but I disagree with your comment... sometimes humor inserted at the appropriate time can help diffuse a situation where there are heated opinions. I think you stated it best when you referred to her as a pillar of the community.

Agree or disagree makes no difference to me. You know about those opinions.......everyone's got one, and I respect them all.

As for defusing a situation.....well I disagree with your comment as well. But, again that's just fine with me.

JAFO - If you don't think there are not heated opinions on this topic then you ain't been followin the boards to close.

OBN I thought it was funny, and was trying to come up with some more.

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Originally posted by cheapseats:
JAFO - If you don't think there are not heated opinions on this topic then you ain't been followin the boards to close.

My comment was for disagreement of diffusing the situation. And you are right about not watching closely.

The last Reality Show......."appears" to be over the line and a little beneath the "Pillars" as indicated by the comment "not even going there on that one".

It just doesn't sound like it has much class or use in the list. But as everyone that has commented sees otherwise. And it's really ok, makes me no difference at all. "Just another foolish observer" = JAFO.......what do I know!

JAFO - I didn't make the connection with your concern until you explained further....I now understand you point but I don't know if the comment was intended the way you are reading it.

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Originally posted by cheapseats:
JAFO - I didn't make the connection with your concern until you explained further....I now understand you point but I don't know if was intended the way you are reading it.

Better yet explain to me how it was to be read.

I just took it as a list of current reality shows, although I would like to see American Idol (my favorite) and Dancing With the Stars added to the list....maybe I was a little slow on this one but then again, it wouldn't be the first time.

Been gone to lunch and came back to this.

And yes, the intent was to lighten up the situation and I was at work and asked folks to name some reality shows for me, to be honest I am a reality show junkie, everyone that knows me knows that.

I wasn't trying to dig anyone just that we all know that this situation isn't the only one that has occured in our baseball community and it won't be the last that divide people by beliefs, by standards, by team loyalties, it is the nature of HS sports......

I will learn not to rush a post before lunch, the last one was not meant as a dig someone just yelled it out at work and I put it down and they didn't even know I what I was posting about. My comment on Wife Swap was meant based on if you have ever seen that show you would know it is one of the stupiest shows on TV..........I didn't mean "I am not even going there" based on this situation it was meant not even going there meaning that I can't even explain that show.

So I apologize, I will remove that last one and let me phrase it this way:

My post was not meant to be pointed at the principals involved in the transfer but pointed at the nature of HS baseball in Texas.......

Sorry.............

Cheapseats: Thought about American Idol need to add that and Dancing with the Stars could be like Dancing with the Allstars.

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Originally posted by JAFO:
I mean after all this is the "slap on the back", "syrupy sweet" Texas edition HSBW. You can't get on here without reading thanks, congrats and you're the best quotes.

I, for one, hope there never does come a day when I can't be happy and give accolades to those who deserve and have earned it. But, heck, what do I know?

Back to preparing taxes now... something I do know a little somethin' 'bout!

OBN,

I thought it was funny.

Here is another list...shortest books in history:

1. The rules governing recruiting of athletes to private schools.

2. All-time list of student-athletes that transferred to another high school because they wanted a more stringent academic challenge.

3. List of baseball moms who quietly sit and watch a game that their son is playing in.

4. Umpires who have a consistent strike zone.

5. Parents who played baseball in high school, but know more about the game than former professional bullpen catchers.

6. HS coaches who have no agenda other than winning games.

Please take this list in the spirit in which I issued it...fun.

TbirdDad,

Man wish you, Collikar,Momandcpa and the host of others were all in our district we could have some fun times before/after/during the games.....Thank goodness for a sense of humor, not sure I would have made it through all these years of baseball without it.....And thank goodness Applebees opened up in Highland Village, that $1.25 draft all day special has come in mighty handy during this last and final HS baseball season....


I will have to think of some good book titles as well but right now I am just a bit

"LOST" (favorite show)

when it comes to the

"Real World" (favorite reality show)

Need to figure out the rest of the day and how to juggle HS track meet and baseball game guess it will be another

"Amazing Race"

just hope I

"Survive" the cold

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Originally posted by collikar:

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Originally posted by transfer:


I heard the appeal process and lawsuits are being filed.

Stay tuned as part two of the Flower Mound/Coppell transfer saga continues....

Part two will be nothing...watch the fireworks!!!

Some people find conspiracy in everything. So, the second my son becomes a member of a varsity team, regardless of his age, he is "bound" to that team as long as he is eligible to compete in that UIL sport? How can a panel of administrators determine whether a family moves for athletic purposes? Can a family move from public to private for prophetic purposes? Can a one-armed pitcher move for prosthetic purposes? Can a dad that thinks he's funny move for pathetic purposes?

My oldest two sons attended Plano East because we lived in the Plano East feeder system (boundry). They changed the bountry before PantherSon was in high school, so we moved less than a mile away -- back INTO the Plano East feeder system. We moved because 1) we wanted a larger home and 2) we wanted PSIII to attend Plano East because we were comfortable with ALL that it meant to us. We were familiar with it. It was in our "blood". Did we move for athletic purposes? Well....it was a factor. Were there numerous other factors? Of course. Did we break rules? NO because we did it before he set foot on a field as a V-athlete.

In many circumstances around town, boundries change frequently. New schools are built. And....people change jobs...their families change....they need larger homes for any number of reasons.....they need to downsize....job changes, financial hardships. In many/most cases with athletes in the family, athletics may be a factor.

Someone claimed that those that get away with moving are "better liars". I think that's unfair. And without judging this families intent, the UIL will ask a group of administrators to determine whether athetics is a factor. And if so, how much of one. Government in action --- I guess someone has to do it.

The outcome of a specific case should never determine law -- but it seems to at times, eh? I am not surprised that the athletic folks did not approve his request to play V in 2007 -- is anyone?

Before those of you over than on that side of the fence dog-pile me.....I am all in favor of a kid working harder to improve his lot in life (i.e. baseball). I am not in favor of a family disrupting their lives so little jimmy can play for a new coach. <- learn a life lesson dude! But people do move to find better circumstances ---- they do it at work ---- they do it at church ---- the debate goes on.

JMO -- without disclaimer, I'm tired of typing.

-PD

Question..


Do you think the transfer would be as big of a deal if he transfered to lets say, Plano West, a non-district opponent, and a non-rival??

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Originally posted by jesuitbaseball:
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Do you think the transfer would be as big of a deal if he transfered to lets say, Plano West, a non-district opponent, and a non-rival??

From what I understand this hearing was administered by the District without regard as to the destination. Judging from all that has been written "someone" was not happy and was looking for a change. I understand the same family had threatened to pull out last year and move to Southlake.

PD....I enjoy your commentary and just wanted to say you do a great job. I never saw this side of you back in the ole Rattler days. cb

As a recent transfer, we knew going in that we needed to be in our new district at the start of the school year. You still need to get your prior coaches approval, but it is much harder to deny at the start of the year. We also knew that if we left before school was out for the year, we were going to play sub varsity. If you know this up front, it is hard to argue with the results of this particular appeal. I think there is more than enough recruiting between seasons, we don't need this during any season. I personally think it is a good rule, and it keeps kids from changing schools during the year. By the way, we didn't move for athletic reasons, but we knew the consequences anyway.

Most club teams have a contract that is signed before the season and you will be held to it if it is to the club's benefit. You will not be allowed to change select teams during the season and they have a signature to back it up. Or that has been my experience anyway. I don't remember signing any contract with UIL, but if I play in their sanction, I expect to play by their rules.

Just an opinion.

Nice post there, PDiddy.



It was funny, OBN, one of the best.

Hey FO,
You better not try to switch schools. The way your two hit long ball after long ball someone would certainly come after you with a rope.

Tell the young'un congrats on yet another yard ball.

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Originally posted by jesuitbaseball:
Question..


Do you think the transfer would be as big of a deal if he transfered to lets say, Plano West, a non-district opponent, and a non-rival??

jb, I think you hit the nail on the head. I am sure the committee would have looked more favorably on the transfer had it been to a school further than 10-15 minutes away.

I think we will transfer to Justin Northwest for next year.

FO -- ummm -- you son's eligibility is up -- but nice try.

Ball4Tx -- 2400-some-odd posts brings out all sort of garbage. Nice to watch AB have a nice season up north.

Bring it on, FO, we gots super hi academical stuff.

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Originally posted by T-Bird Dad:
5. Parents who played baseball in high school, but know more about the game than former professional bullpen catchers.

6. HS coaches who have no agenda other than winning games.

How about:

7. Parents who do NOT have a cynical attitude toward HS coaches.

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Originally posted by ironhorse:

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Originally posted by T-Bird Dad:
5. Parents who played baseball in high school, but know more about the game than former professional bullpen catchers.

6. HS coaches who have no agenda other than winning games.

How about:

7. Parents who do NOT have a cynical attitude toward HS coaches.

It fits!