So, your son isn't going to Play College Ball Now what

collikar:

They learned it from their momma because they didn't want to show up to school w/Purple Pen all over them

Here's what happened to those that didn't learn from Collikar:

I think henceforth I shall run the spelling and grammar checkers on my posts...

Teresa,
Congrats to Britton and we'll have to plan to visit in Manhattan- on Parents' Weekend maybe or when we drop them off in Aug.? Obviously his visit recently was a success! Sending you a PM.

OBN - The goal had been accomplished, a scholarship is a scholarship!!! Congratulations to you and to Britton.

KSU fans are the best when it comes to cheering for their college. I am sure he will enjoy sports from a new perspective.

Priceless, OBN, priceless!!!!

OBN....I know you are very proud of your son. I am happy for him and for you. I know he will be a success in life. We may see him on ESPN some day. Wouldn't that be cool!!

Good luck to you guys the rest of the year. I hope you go far in the playoffs.

How is JL doing?

JL is doing good, has been seen throwing a ball w/some of the boys should be back at school next week and wouldn't be surprised if you don't see him back on the mound late this season or at least this summer.

Great news! I'm sure he's anxious to get back on the bump.

As a former journalist, my hat is off to Britton! He is immersing himself in a field that is NEVER boring. Lots of variety, lots of challenge, lots of excitement!

Best wishes to him and your entire family as you make the transition to college. Tell him we're very proud of him!

OBN... you already know how I feel! I wish Britton nothing but the best. Let's just hope that he doesn't meet a little Kansas girl and decided to move there permanently (*gasp*)!

Congrats to Britton!

Congrats to Britton! Be sure to tell him how proud I am of him!!!! That's awesome!!!!

Congrats to you and your son. The view from the pressbox will be wide and clear, and he won't have to eat sand or deal with the wind!

Congrats to your son! May the view from the pressbox always be panoramic!

momandcpa..........shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh if his girlfriend reads your post she might not be so supportive of the KS selection.......Keep me posted on any new developments up your way.. and remember PICK ME.....PICK ME.....PICK ME........( a little inside joke)

Redhead: The Pressbox view will be so foreign to him since he has been playing ball since he was 5, but after the first cold snap in KS he will come to LOVE IT.

TXMOM: Thanks, are you coming to the game tonight???? LHS vs Marcus???? If so, would love to talk to you.

KD: Sending you a PM

Meatsdad: Heard they are great up there, I have got to get used to the color Purple. Maybe Collikar can help me on that one!

Momandcpa:

A girl from Kansas?????????? Here is a better response, I will have to brainwash her that Home is TEXAS

Teresa, I have been waiting on news regarding Britton's choice. I'm thrilled that he has such an awesome adventure ahead of him. Please know your KY friend is very proud for your kiddo! Much success in his journey and the conclusion of his HS season!!

Sorry for the double post - my computer froze up and I thought I lost the first message.

OBN,

Congrats to you and Britton, what great news! Here's a story that I hope will be encouraging to your son, about my son's HS teammate...

Drew was a good HS baseball player, graduated a year ahead of my son, and continued his baseball career at the same D3 college as my son. Drew didn't get much playing time, but enjoyed being part of the team. What he really exceled at though, was sports journalism.

During college he obtained a part-time job writing for the sports department of the local newspaper. He also worked the video cameras for hockey games at a nearby D2 college, eventually becoming the lead video production person for games. This spring he planned to play his senior year of college baseball, or at least be a part of the team if he didn't get much playing time. His baseball season was interrupted before it started though ... when he accepted a broadcast production job with the Minnesota Twins!!! His teammates are so proud of Drew, and the college agreed to let him finish his last two required courses long distance so he could accept this exciting job and still earn his degree on time.

There's more than one way to continue a "baseball career", right?

Very best wishes to Britton!

Julie