Scholarship "adjustments"

I know you don't know for sure but do you think this is in anticipation of the proposed changes in August '08?

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Yep Beezer, That's one idea that definately crossed my mind...

I have another that ties in....but I am curious first to see what kind of input (if any) this rouses...

I could be seeing a small sample of the population, lots of HSBBW posters who would be in a position to confirm of debunk what I am seeing...

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My theory...
...lower the $$ or cut them so they can transfer out without penalty.

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JT,

That would certainly be the optimistic viewpoint...

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Yes I have noticed a trend towards cutting players. Not sure about scholly cuts.
I think I would rather be cut than have money taken away. That leaves you open to move on.

Teams are now required to be at 11.7 for the fall now, instead of the spring. Teams had some slack to work with in the fall that has now tightened.

Cutting scholarhsips saves face. Gives the player an opportunity to leave without the coach getting the reputation of cutting players.

Also cleans house, a coach is not going to give a player 33% if he only gave him 10-15% when he first came, especially one that will most likely not be an impact player.

The whole thing is rather sad, IMO.

Here is my fear…

…with less flexible roster sizes

Are we beginning to see more roster “churning”?

Are we beginning to see deeper, quicker cuts taken from known non-impact players….in order to bolster the freshmen classes (potential impact players)?

Might we begin to break the unwritten but common renewal for returning players?

I hope not.

I know that such moves would reflect on a program, but some of the top programs over-recruit and still continue to draw because they win and produce drafted players.

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I'm beginning to be more and more grateful for the D3 experience.

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Originally posted by Dad04:
Teams are now required to be at 11.7 for the fall now, instead of the spring. Teams had some slack to work with in the fall that has now tightened.

Thanks for the above info, I thought it was still spring!

My opinion, coaches don't want this. I think that they will however cut more schollies now, so more can go back to complain. NCAA doesn't like complaints.

Haven't heard anything like this.

Interesting.

JT,

Good point.

The D III's may get ignored by Baseball America, merit only a passing blurb in Collegiate Baseball, get absolutely ignored by ESPN's Bottom Line, and never get mentioned in Sports Weekly (USA Today's sports publication), but by golly we have no money worries!

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but by golly we have no money worries!

That's right!

This mess that the NCAA created would make me think twice about going to college versussigning with a pro team. If you get a little money and the MLB scholarship program, why put up with this BS? For all the kids drafted in the first ten rounds or so, the college alternative is very unattractive. If the scouts sell it correctly, I can see them being very effective at signing kids.

deldad - I agree 100%.

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Originally posted by deldad:
This mess that the NCAA created would make me think twice about going to college versussigning with a pro team. If you get a little money and the MLB scholarship program, why put up with this BS? For all the kids drafted in the first ten rounds or so, the college alternative is very unattractive. If the scouts sell it correctly, I can see them being very effective at signing kids.

I also agree. I know a kid what was drafted out of HS in the middle rounds. Never thought he would really consider the pros (because he has decent grades) but at this point he is.

It has always been hard for colleges to sign players drafted in the early rounds and get them in school but if college coaches start jerking kids around on a routine basis, they may find it harder to sign the players farther down in the draft as they may start looking favorably at the $$ and the MLB scholarship program.

I think this is just the start. It will most likely become more ruthless as coaches, can not afford to keep a kid for 4 years on a 33% scholly and not be productive on the field. I also think that we will see some coaches use the system so it will help their APR. If you cut a kid or lrt him know that he is not in your programs future after their Soph or Jr year, there will be less chance that the kid will transfer, and he may stay to finish his education. The school would still benefit per graduation rate. Granted some will leave but a Good student who will have to red shirt and will not be able to play until their Senior year may make the decision to call an end to their college baseball.