Newton defense...not in NCAA baseball

Inconsistent is a nice way of putting it infielddad. I'll refrain from using some other adjectives I have in mind that I feel would do justice to the mockery that is the governing body of the NCAA.

The player was drafted in the 33rd round, what was the advisor calling for? Would you have use of the advisor if your son was drafted in the 33rd round?

As much as I have issue with the NCAA, I just can't beleive that a player would be suspended because his advisor called the scout to let him know when he would be pitching. The key here maybe is that, it happened AFTER he was drafted and they discussed money (as much as they say he didn't).

You don't think that his advisor called before the draft as well and the NCAA knows?

Sounds to me like another case of someone got ****ed off with someone.

Having been through the process, I don't beleive for one minute that the player had no idea the advisor had contacted the team, perhaps he had no knowledge of that particular time?

Really curious as to the real story.

My advice, I give to all parents, especially those of HS players, understand the rules, understand implications, understand that you make no agreement with anyone until your son is drafted and has decided he will sign and this is a business where lots of people can make money off of your son. Know who you are dealing with and make sure that signing a professional contract is really something that he wants to do. I know that you might need help, but make sure you make it quite clear you will ask for help when it's time to do so.

just my opinion but i've been through this process too, well my son has.so i don't find it strange at all that the player didn't know what the advisor did or didn't do. he should be busy playing.

the player should have been treated the same as the football player. whats good for the goose is good for the gander.

Exactly, the player is busy playing, so that is why you have to know and trust the person who may someday be your agent and look at his track record, who he has dealt with and especially with high school players. But don't say you don't know he's not talking to teams.

I am not saying I agree with the NCAA's decision, no way, but rather they aren't going to accept the excuse, "I didn't know" anymore.

Got to find a better way to help the baseball player.

I don't know what to say about the football player, that whole thing was a complete shame. Just goes to show you how more important big college football is compared to college baseball.

a little off the subject, but I know the kid. He's a very successful pitcher who would have really helped WSU this season. Had a lot of offers out of high school. Sad to see him get penalized for the actions of others.