What are the key match ups in this newly formed district for 2007? Who's strong and who is not? Who are some of the top players that will make a difference for their respective teams?
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Does anyone think Coppell will finish higher than 4th in district this year? If so, what do they have other than a few players to help them get there? I heard Marcus will be tough with that new move in pitcher they have.
Coppell will battle for the last playoff spot -- good thing 4 teams go. 
(Do I really have to say, "I'M KIDDING"?)
(Do I really have to say, "I'M KIDDING"?)quote:Originally posted by Panther Dad:
Coppell will battle for the last playoff spot -- good thing 4 teams go.
I know most of us Coppell fans are just glad to be in a District were you better bring your A game every Tuesday and Friday. There wasn't much competition last year in District and the team didn't seem as prepared as it could have been for the playoffs.
Becker's lists the 6 teams , Flower Mound, Coppell, Newman-Smith, Lewisville, Hebron, and then Marcus.
Two good teams will miss the playoffs. I'm not sure Becker's was aware of the Marcus move-in or maybe they would be higher.
Top Players:
FM - Tant Shepard , Jimmie Pharr and Popescu plus Neal and Doran on the mound.
Coppell - Cole Green, Jonathan Kaskow, Cameron Watten, Chris Castillo and some other seniors. The sophomores will play a key part in their success. Johnny Walsh and Chad Kettler ( started ) both played Varsity last year. Austin Elkins should see a lot of time and bat 1 or 2, this kid finds ways to not only get on base but come around and score.
Someone else please fill us in on the rest of the pack, I would like to hear more about Hebron, or any of the others.
My son is still in basketball but I will be at the baseball scrimmage for a while tonight before the basketball game.
If Coppell finishes anything less than first the boys will feel like they have something to prove so it might be a good thing if they just get in....in 4th place. Maybe not.
MEATSDAD....I think Shuttle was trying to get my reaction (4th yeah right) We will show them on the field. I have been directed to "watch what I say" this year on the web about us. I think the band thing at FM got to all of us last year. Wait til they come here on March 30th!!! The entire town and cheerleading squad will be here!
I think we are ready to play!
I think we are ready to play!
FM has Ryan Akins back from his ankle injury from last year. He looked very good in last night scrimmage against Lake Dallas. first at bat 2 rbi single down the right field line. pitched 1 scorless inning as well.
Dog,
Is RA your son?
Any news about anyone else from FMHS or LD? There has got to be more to the scrimmage than just info. on RA?
Or the return of Matlock to FMHS?
Is RA your son?
Any news about anyone else from FMHS or LD? There has got to be more to the scrimmage than just info. on RA?
Or the return of Matlock to FMHS?
Here we go again 
.....DOG get real.
What else happened in the game?
How did these Top Players do:
FM - Tant Shepard , Jimmie Pharr and Popescu plus Neal and Doran on the mound.
Glad your sons ankle is doing better.
.....DOG get real.What else happened in the game?
How did these Top Players do:
FM - Tant Shepard , Jimmie Pharr and Popescu plus Neal and Doran on the mound.
Glad your sons ankle is doing better.
The game went 14 innings all the pitchers went 2 innings. Tant,Nick,Jimmie, all hit the ball hard. Morris had a triple. Matlock guys played hard but just don't have the deep pitching. Eveybody played for both teams.
DOG...thanks for the info. Just curious how many bunts last night? 
What kind of score we talking....1-0
What kind of score we talking....1-0
Train,
I want to take a low key approach this year and try to learn more about the other teams but it doesn't seem like I can get any takers.
Speaking of scrimmages, I saw the first couple of pitchers for Coppell, Green - Watten - De La, who followed them? I thought I saw Kaskow warming up in the pen as I left, did he pitch?
The basketball team beat Marcus so it looks like Coppel will make the playoff, that's good but it keeps Meat away from baseball for a few more weeks, that doesn't help his chances to win a spot in the rotation, but the playoff experience should help his maturity level for when he gets a chance to pitch.
I want to take a low key approach this year and try to learn more about the other teams but it doesn't seem like I can get any takers.
Speaking of scrimmages, I saw the first couple of pitchers for Coppell, Green - Watten - De La, who followed them? I thought I saw Kaskow warming up in the pen as I left, did he pitch?
The basketball team beat Marcus so it looks like Coppel will make the playoff, that's good but it keeps Meat away from baseball for a few more weeks, that doesn't help his chances to win a spot in the rotation, but the playoff experience should help his maturity level for when he gets a chance to pitch.
MEATSDAD....I left as well to take care of some business.
We look good. Not worried. Wish basketball would end soon
Heard that other game was a blow out.
We look good. Not worried. Wish basketball would end soon
Heard that other game was a blow out.
Train,
Heard that CG struck out 8 of 9. How did Watten and de La look?
Heard that CG struck out 8 of 9. How did Watten and de La look?
Uncle E....we are a terrible team....we will not win a game this year. NOT (Borat)!
I left the game but its too early to tell. Most of the expected look good.
I left the game but its too early to tell. Most of the expected look good.
Wat ten kinda evaluation is that, Train?
Gee, I missed you guys. It was a long winter.
Train - it is good to see you are awake after a long winter of hibernation. If nothing else, I knew 4th would get you going again. Where is your buddy H&U? I have not seen him post lately.
SHUTTLE....Let me make one thing clear....H&U is NOT my buddy. He wishes he was. 
It should be another fun year with all my buddies in FM. I cannot wait to hear the excuses this year! 
A new year brings new opportunity.
Newman Smith always produces a quality team so looking forward to seeing them soon.
He wishes he was. It should be another fun year with all my buddies in FM.
I cannot wait to hear the excuses this year! A new year brings new opportunity.Newman Smith always produces a quality team so looking forward to seeing them soon.
NS must have a great recruiting guy. 
And a good discount with a moving company.
Rumor has it, this is Newman Smiths best recruiting class in several years. Dallas Morning News gave them an A-.
Okay, I am new to this, and I am a F.M. Mom. We have some good friends at Coppell and I understand that Cole Green pitched two great innings as did Cameron Watten. Cameron also homered, as did Chris Castille.
What finally got me was finding out last night with some IT girlfriends that Train is in fact a fellow F.M. Dad.
I can't tell you how silly we feel after reading all the things he wrote.
We are sorry for his childish behavior as we know that the Coppell bunch are actually a pretty good bunch of kids and parents.
Our apologies!
What finally got me was finding out last night with some IT girlfriends that Train is in fact a fellow F.M. Dad.
I can't tell you how silly we feel after reading all the things he wrote.
We are sorry for his childish behavior as we know that the Coppell bunch are actually a pretty good bunch of kids and parents.
Our apologies!
You can say that again, PD.
Yeah Right....you all believe that. Look how many posts you have (1).
Too many TRAIN want-a-bes.
I promised the coaches I would lay low this year so please dont get me started.
Go Cowboys.
TRAIN OUT
Too many TRAIN want-a-bes.
I promised the coaches I would lay low this year so please dont get me started.
Go Cowboys.
TRAIN OUT
OK Train,
I can't beleive it but I still have to ask.
What was the order of the pitchers today for Coppell?
At least the first 4 in the first scrimmage.
I can't beleive it but I still have to ask.
What was the order of the pitchers today for Coppell?
At least the first 4 in the first scrimmage.
MEATSDAD...have you lost your mind. Too many rebounds for you!
CG
CW
EN
JK
Lets play baseball.
CG
CW
EN
JK
Lets play baseball.
Sorry I ever doubted you Train.
quote:Originally posted by Train:
MEATSDAD....I left as well to take care of some business.
We look good. Not worried. Wish basketball would end soon
Heard that other game was a blow out.
Train,
Basketball is over :*...thank god it is time for baseball :*
Meat should pitch at TCA tomorrow. I hope to see you there.
What was the result of the TCA / Coppell scrimmage?
I didn't keep an exact score because they played 11 or 12 innings. Overall it ended up about a tie. Coppell's first 3 pitchers had the advantage and after 7 innings it was 4 to 2. Mike Pair for TCA looked real goodon the bump and at the plate, TCA didn't play Schultz nor do I think Parker?. For Coppell, De La was first on the bump and went three strong innings. Kaskow throw 2 strong inngs and the breaking ball continues to get better and better.
Of note: Kris Gradtner a freshman for Coppell pitched a strong inning...something to look forward to, Kris is a lefty and his dad was a MLB pitcher.
On the home front, Meat pitched like a basketball player but not to bad for being on a real mound for the first time since November.
Of note: Kris Gradtner a freshman for Coppell pitched a strong inning...something to look forward to, Kris is a lefty and his dad was a MLB pitcher.
On the home front, Meat pitched like a basketball player but not to bad for being on a real mound for the first time since November.