My son is currently being recuited by ECU. Is there anyone out there that would please give me insight into what they may know concerning:
- Coaches
- Team in general
- Academic standards
- Greenville area
???????
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Research back to the Tennessee forum regarding the coach at East Carolina. There are several threads discussing him.
Gaaaaammmmmeeeeee
Ccccooockkkkss!!!
Donna
Gaaaaammmmmeeeeee
Ccccooockkkkss!!!
Donna
nice team this past season,
knocked Ga Tech out of the NCAA regional. I spoke to a player of theirs over the summer who was playing summer league in Ohio - & he likes everything about the area, school & program
LeClair/Mazey BA
knocked Ga Tech out of the NCAA regional. I spoke to a player of theirs over the summer who was playing summer league in Ohio - & he likes everything about the area, school & program
LeClair/Mazey BA
First thing you must know is it's East Carolina not Eastern, this upsets the locals.Tradtionally a strong program that has been one game from Omaha in the Super Regionals two of the last three years. New coach and sheriff in town many still are not sure about. Mazey took over for Leclair who is suffering from Lou Gehrigs. The schools growing with b/w like 17-18,000. The standards for admission have increased big time since my admitance in the 90's. Strong teacher program and medical school just to mention a few. As I said before the word is still out on Mazey. Last year was a disapointment to many around here and he made some personal decsions that upset many. I have coached kids on the team who hate him and some who love him, you get that with any coach. What postion is your son? There are a few sights you may look at www.ecupirates.com , www.mingesmanics.org that you can find a roster and a little history. Good luck and Go Pirates.
CP16,
Thanks for the reply. My son is a centerfielder (2B/LF if ever need be). Not huge but has a great glove, 6.7 speed, and HS lifetime BA. of .432. Leads-off and was a key player Farragut HS in Knoxville, TN. (3AAA State Champions 2003, Runner -up 2001/02, 2003 48-1 record, #2 in the country in many polls) .596 OB%, .664 Slg%.
"East" was corrected by my son early on.....glad I only embarassed myself on line and not while in Greenville. My only negative on the trip was the 7+ hr drive from Knoxville.
Enough chest pounding by Dad.......he loved the area, got along well with the coaches, and really enjoyed the guys on the team. The plans for the new stadium facilities are not to shabby either. This was the last visit......now it's decision time.
Thanks for the reply. My son is a centerfielder (2B/LF if ever need be). Not huge but has a great glove, 6.7 speed, and HS lifetime BA. of .432. Leads-off and was a key player Farragut HS in Knoxville, TN. (3AAA State Champions 2003, Runner -up 2001/02, 2003 48-1 record, #2 in the country in many polls) .596 OB%, .664 Slg%.
"East" was corrected by my son early on.....glad I only embarassed myself on line and not while in Greenville. My only negative on the trip was the 7+ hr drive from Knoxville.
Enough chest pounding by Dad.......he loved the area, got along well with the coaches, and really enjoyed the guys on the team. The plans for the new stadium facilities are not to shabby either. This was the last visit......now it's decision time.
Soup,
The school that gets your son will be Very Lucky
Good Luck.
"If you make every game a life and death proposition, you're going to have problems. For one thing, you'll be dead a lot."
The school that gets your son will be Very Lucky
Good Luck.
"If you make every game a life and death proposition, you're going to have problems. For one thing, you'll be dead a lot."
Soup....
Need any help? You know where I would like to see young Soup.
Good Luck
Let's go back to Wood Bats before someone gets killed !
Need any help? You know where I would like to see young Soup.
Good Luck
Let's go back to Wood Bats before someone gets killed !
Roger,
Thanks for the offer. His Mom and I have talked to a number of folks on all sides. He has done a good job of questioning the players on "whats real" and not gotten to hung up "in the college life." The three of us all did a pro and con on all the schools.....still debating, his sister even called with her 2 cents....but when all is said and done "he will know in his heart" - quote by Tony Skole.......where he fits.
I have recruited for years (rest. Mgrs).....and recruiters are there to paint as positive a picture as they can.....sell their product/company/university....and find the best people for their programs. In my mind there are two basic keys that apply to the successful selection and tenure (academics and sports) with the school and the ball team:
1)The 1st key for the buyer/recruit is where "I fit" in that organization. Do I buy into their philosophy, do I see myself living in their culture.....do I trust these people and can I enjoy my time here (away from home, likely on their own for the 1st time).
2) The 2nd is totally on the recuit. As with most investments.....what you take out is directly proportioned to what was put in. The school/coach/program can only provide the opportunity....the maximum effort in success comes from the participant.
Everyone told me to relax and enjoy this time.....and I have.....but I will be glad when it is over.
(self portrait - circa 1990)
Thanks for the offer. His Mom and I have talked to a number of folks on all sides. He has done a good job of questioning the players on "whats real" and not gotten to hung up "in the college life." The three of us all did a pro and con on all the schools.....still debating, his sister even called with her 2 cents....but when all is said and done "he will know in his heart" - quote by Tony Skole.......where he fits.
I have recruited for years (rest. Mgrs).....and recruiters are there to paint as positive a picture as they can.....sell their product/company/university....and find the best people for their programs. In my mind there are two basic keys that apply to the successful selection and tenure (academics and sports) with the school and the ball team:
1)The 1st key for the buyer/recruit is where "I fit" in that organization. Do I buy into their philosophy, do I see myself living in their culture.....do I trust these people and can I enjoy my time here (away from home, likely on their own for the 1st time).
2) The 2nd is totally on the recuit. As with most investments.....what you take out is directly proportioned to what was put in. The school/coach/program can only provide the opportunity....the maximum effort in success comes from the participant.
Everyone told me to relax and enjoy this time.....and I have.....but I will be glad when it is over.
(self portrait - circa 1990)
East Carolina got a good one in Harrison. The rest of us in the Knoxville area wouldn't mind seeing him report to school early (say January 2004). 
He's terrorized the Knoxville Interscholastic League long enough.
The rest of us in the Knoxville area wouldn't mind seeing him report to school early (say January 2004). He's terrorized the Knoxville Interscholastic League long enough.
Soupkitchen,
My son is a freshman pitcher at ECU. He had offers from Clemson, South Carolina, UNC and others and he chose ECU. I would be happy to discuss our decision making process if you're interested.
My son is a freshman pitcher at ECU. He had offers from Clemson, South Carolina, UNC and others and he chose ECU. I would be happy to discuss our decision making process if you're interested.
buckeyefan,
Thanks, I love to discuss every impression you have about ECU......
Thanks, I love to discuss every impression you have about ECU......