It's always fun to see those southern boys and latin players show up in Iowa after spring training. Especially those who have never experienced true COLD!
Last saturday it was in the 50s in Ft Myers. We had a player not show up so we called him. The reason he did not show up... IT'S TOO COLD!
HaHaHa, Guess he's in trouble if he ever signs a pro contract. Early spring pro baseball is played in some cold and miserable weather. Can't be avoided, even in the Big Leagues!
Some players were freezing and national level scouts were talking about how great the weather was compared to what they will soon be seeing.
KellerDad,
I too was reared in a "northern clime", ABOUT 75 miles from Canadian border...NW Minnesota. I can remember playing HS baseballgames with unmelted snow still drifted against outfield fences and also having the first several games of the season cancelled because of snow still on the field.
I(like you) got to Texas just as fast as I could once I found out that the schools I had attended had altered all of the maps in it's text books. I grew up thinking that the South Pole was located around where Wichita Kansas is!
I now wear short pants 365 days a year, because a 2-day Texas ice storm is pretty tame compared to 2 months below zero.
Oh, forcast says maybe 81 here tomorrow.
OPP
I too was reared in a "northern clime", ABOUT 75 miles from Canadian border...NW Minnesota. I can remember playing HS baseballgames with unmelted snow still drifted against outfield fences and also having the first several games of the season cancelled because of snow still on the field.
I(like you) got to Texas just as fast as I could once I found out that the schools I had attended had altered all of the maps in it's text books. I grew up thinking that the South Pole was located around where Wichita Kansas is!
I now wear short pants 365 days a year, because a 2-day Texas ice storm is pretty tame compared to 2 months below zero.
Oh, forcast says maybe 81 here tomorrow.
OPP
Bummer on the weather OPP 
Look, in my mind there is nothing a kid from the North can do but to out-compete his perceived disadvantage. At the end of the day, the best players play regardless of what it says on your birth certificate.
Look, in my mind there is nothing a kid from the North can do but to out-compete his perceived disadvantage. At the end of the day, the best players play regardless of what it says on your birth certificate.
I really don't think that location should have anything to do with how talented you are. Sure I would love to move down south and, as OPP said, wear shorts 365. Having that kind of weather would definatly play a factor in how much live pitching and infield and outfield you take. The only difference is, southern boys can practice outside in the winter and us northern boys can hit in the cages, throw in gyms, weight life, etc. IMO, it all boils down to, how bad do you want it. How bad do you want to become a big league ball player? How bad do you want to become the stud on you baseball team? all it takes is dedication.
-Kevin
-Kevin
It would be interesting to see how many "cold weather" players are in the bigs vs how many "warm" weather players--and not include the Latino players -- just players from USA and Canada--I think we might be surprised at the results
Athleticism, arts, and intelligence are not influence by the location of where one is born. While a resident of Minnesota may excel at lacrosse, a Floridian may be a better baseball player. The son of a Chicago meatpacker may be able to knock a refrigerator down with his bare hands but he may have trouble knocking a home run with a 34” bat. The person schooled in New York may claim to be an artist but couldn’t even compete with a hick in bibbed overalls when it comes to painting “See Rock City” or “Chew Mail Pouch Tobacco” on a weathered barn in Tennessee. When it comes to determining where the smartest people live, it is said you can look at your outside thermometer during the month of January, take the high reading of that day, and multiply that number by 1.735 to get your true IQ.
Soxnole,
Not sure why you directed your post to me. If you read carefully don't seem to be alone in stating more opportunities exist in FL (not necessarily weather).
I also did state that talent is everywhere. What one does with that talent is not exclusive to geography. Clemson's predicted #1 starter this year is from WISCONSIN. What's your purpose?
BTW, I don't believe in the 100+ games a year in any state.
Orlando,
Thanks for your opinion on 55 degrees being frigid, TR doesn't seem to believe me.
Also TR, you need to change your post regarding the warm weather kids getting more game SEXperience. I thought we were talking baseball.
I might not be the brightest bulb in the pack, but I don't miss much!
Here in South Florida, the Seminoles have control on bingo.
BTW, as you all know, mine went North and believe me for him there are plenty of cold days. He was in Maryland last year and it was in the 30's, thought he was going to die.
On the other hand, his northern team mates couldn't take the unusual heat and humidity that hit in Jax during the ACC.
I do believe that if the State of Florida and other SE states did not have "state scholarship" programs, you would be seeing a lot more northerners in the programs.
Fungo,
I know Rock City, strange place. Your posts are classic.
Done.
Not sure why you directed your post to me. If you read carefully don't seem to be alone in stating more opportunities exist in FL (not necessarily weather).
I also did state that talent is everywhere. What one does with that talent is not exclusive to geography. Clemson's predicted #1 starter this year is from WISCONSIN. What's your purpose?
BTW, I don't believe in the 100+ games a year in any state.
Orlando,
Thanks for your opinion on 55 degrees being frigid, TR doesn't seem to believe me.
Also TR, you need to change your post regarding the warm weather kids getting more game SEXperience. I thought we were talking baseball.
I might not be the brightest bulb in the pack, but I don't miss much!
Here in South Florida, the Seminoles have control on bingo.
BTW, as you all know, mine went North and believe me for him there are plenty of cold days. He was in Maryland last year and it was in the 30's, thought he was going to die.
On the other hand, his northern team mates couldn't take the unusual heat and humidity that hit in Jax during the ACC.
I do believe that if the State of Florida and other SE states did not have "state scholarship" programs, you would be seeing a lot more northerners in the programs.
Fungo,
I know Rock City, strange place. Your posts are classic.
Done.
Fungo,
Hey I wasn't borned in Minnesota, just growed up there! I was borned in Oklahoma and left the door to the north "open" when my parents took me up that way!!!
Please don't tell the rest of the Texas folks or I will get all the blame for leaving the "door open" to Oklahoma. 
Uhhh, where are those "artistic" barnsides located in Tennessee so I can seek them out on my next sojourn through your state?
OPP
Hey I wasn't borned in Minnesota, just growed up there! I was borned in Oklahoma and left the door to the north "open" when my parents took me up that way!!!
Please don't tell the rest of the Texas folks or I will get all the blame for leaving the "door open" to Oklahoma. Uhhh, where are those "artistic" barnsides located in Tennessee so I can seek them out on my next sojourn through your state?
OPP
Being born and raised in the South, that is Southern Wi, my dad always said you never start what you can't finish and that includes messin' with the Northern boys.
Everyones talked about the best "skilled" athletes from the South but take a look at the offensive/defensive lines, and linebackers in the Big 10 and and other Northern conferences and you will see some real studs.
Athletisism is many times over rated at the 18 and 19 year old level. You have to wait until all the guys peak both mentally and physically before you can compare. In the end you will probably find geographical balance with desire, passion and drive the determining factor. That is your true athlete.
As far as the History of Southern Bingo. The socccer craze in the US erupted with the increased immigration of the Latino population. The increase of Southern Bingo is directly related to longer life spans and the increased yearly migation patterns of the Northern "Blue Hair".
Everyones talked about the best "skilled" athletes from the South but take a look at the offensive/defensive lines, and linebackers in the Big 10 and and other Northern conferences and you will see some real studs.
Athletisism is many times over rated at the 18 and 19 year old level. You have to wait until all the guys peak both mentally and physically before you can compare. In the end you will probably find geographical balance with desire, passion and drive the determining factor. That is your true athlete.
As far as the History of Southern Bingo. The socccer craze in the US erupted with the increased immigration of the Latino population. The increase of Southern Bingo is directly related to longer life spans and the increased yearly migation patterns of the Northern "Blue Hair".
Let me repeat whats been said and I said before, there is talent everywhere, just more of it here in the south. Hey, at one time the only ones that lived in florida were Billy, Bubba and Buehla, so all of us came from some where else, thus a migration of talent to other places as our country becomes more mobile. 55 used to be summer in new england, now its dreaded in winter here in florida. Thats when we put another log on the fire. We do try to teach our players to seek out the worst of circumstances in order to prepare them for most, but we haven't been able to simulate the north or south poles yet or minnesota.
There is alot more exposure in the south and west.
And the players get to play against the top talent, so your sure to get better.
Players don't have to travel to far to be showcased. There's something to be said about being able to sleep in your own bed at night before a compitition!
I'm wondering how many northern players only make it to one showcase if at all.
Is it worth it to them, to travel all that way to get three maybe 4 at bats, Maybe 1, 2, 3 innings of pitching.
And then there are the nerves that kick in when they do have to perform in front of recruiters and scouts.
They need to understand that the Recruiters/Scouts are looking past that at your makeup, how you handle yourself!
They may feel this is the one and only chance?
And the players get to play against the top talent, so your sure to get better.
Players don't have to travel to far to be showcased. There's something to be said about being able to sleep in your own bed at night before a compitition!
I'm wondering how many northern players only make it to one showcase if at all.
Is it worth it to them, to travel all that way to get three maybe 4 at bats, Maybe 1, 2, 3 innings of pitching.
And then there are the nerves that kick in when they do have to perform in front of recruiters and scouts.
They need to understand that the Recruiters/Scouts are looking past that at your makeup, how you handle yourself!
They may feel this is the one and only chance?
The idea that boys in one region are genetically predisposed to be better baseball players than those in another region is silly. Weather is obviously a big factor, as is the local sports culture. For example, there are likely over a dozen ice hockey teams in Greater Boston alone at any age level that would beat or be very competitive with a team comprised of the best hockey players that age in all of the Southwest,or Southeast. That's not to say that the kids have more natural talent; they simply play more, and have more opportunities to develop those skills. In the last 10 or 12 years, however, I've seen a dramatic increase in the warm weather states in the number of good hockey players as the number of rinks has increased. Funny, most of the coaches I come across are transplanted Northerners. While indoor rinks have replaced ponds, and have leveled the (hockey) playing field, the same is not true of baseball. In our area, real estate prices are so high that indoor facilities are only financially feasible if they are multi-sport, with baseball often relegated to a few batting cages. So we are not able to compensate for the weather by playing baseball indoors, as southern hockey players are. Perhaps that's why my son wants to go to high school in Florida!
TheEH,
Once the Northern kids get done with milkin the cows there are some really competitive games against the barn. Where do you think the cliche "a real crapppy mound" came from. No broom for this plate, just a shovel.
That PG guy has some real good land down in the midst of Iowa, if he could only get the livestock off the base paths.
It seems to me that the Northern teams hold thier own in Jupiter and other places they play. That is if the tractor starts and Bessy not in labor with twin calves.
I hope that you are only kidding with those blinded comments. Have you spent much time up North? You're missing the boat, big time.
Once the Northern kids get done with milkin the cows there are some really competitive games against the barn. Where do you think the cliche "a real crapppy mound" came from. No broom for this plate, just a shovel.
That PG guy has some real good land down in the midst of Iowa, if he could only get the livestock off the base paths.
It seems to me that the Northern teams hold thier own in Jupiter and other places they play. That is if the tractor starts and Bessy not in labor with twin calves.
I hope that you are only kidding with those blinded comments. Have you spent much time up North? You're missing the boat, big time.
I believe the batting and the pitching is as equal in the North as it is in the South and West!
In the north they spend alot of time in the indoor batting cages and pitch indoors also.
But the fielding and over all defense favors the South and West.
There's no substitute for being outdoors, on the field playing the game.
In the north they spend alot of time in the indoor batting cages and pitch indoors also.
But the fielding and over all defense favors the South and West.
There's no substitute for being outdoors, on the field playing the game.
OPP, Them there barn signs are all over the place. There was an article in our local co-op magazine about the old fellow that painted them. Most are off the beaten path because that is where the barns are. Question about north vs. south: Since you are nomadic by your own admission, if your herd of armadillos migrates north, will you follow them?
proudpapa, bring him down. I can recommend some fine schools, yes fine schools with great baseball programs. He will play on the field more and gain more gametime experience of which there is no substitute. He will compete against more (not always better) competition. There are many training facilties here and some great instructors as well. Property values are rising quickly but are still not as high as new england. Good luck, weather was around 75 today, dry and comfortable and high school workouts start next week. Colleges are underway.
Them armadillos come up this way we eat them
Great with oil and pasta sauce
Great with oil and pasta sauce
fungo, if I can just get the absolute LAST armadillo to head north, I will make the supreem effort to head to the Oklahoma border and shut the door! 2 good things happens... no more cold north wind and no more ruts in the base paths!
I can only hope.
OPP
I can only hope.
OPP
I don't think it is just year round baseball, I think it is just a lot of playing outside 365 days a year!
TPM. 'What is my purpose?
To kibbutz...inform...participate in this discussion...certainly NOT to get on your case if thats what your thinking. Allow me to suggest that you reread my post...then read yours...and give the aggression level a score of 1-10.
It appears from the northern posts in this thread that the 3 seasons I spoke of are not happening on any grand scale outside of Chicago.
It also appears that the tremendous amount of quality indoor facilities in Chicago is not as common in other northern locations.
Year round baseball is bad for any player.
365 days to play baseball is a wonderful opportunity.
I understand your thought's regarding 100 games.
That is overkill for a pitcher, but players can thrive with this level of experience and the Tex/Fla/Cal kids are proving it.
To kibbutz...inform...participate in this discussion...certainly NOT to get on your case if thats what your thinking. Allow me to suggest that you reread my post...then read yours...and give the aggression level a score of 1-10.
It appears from the northern posts in this thread that the 3 seasons I spoke of are not happening on any grand scale outside of Chicago.
It also appears that the tremendous amount of quality indoor facilities in Chicago is not as common in other northern locations.
Year round baseball is bad for any player.
365 days to play baseball is a wonderful opportunity.
I understand your thought's regarding 100 games.
That is overkill for a pitcher, but players can thrive with this level of experience and the Tex/Fla/Cal kids are proving it.
First, I have to agree with those who say there are talented individual players everywhere -
however there is a greater allotment of those talented players in the southern/western (warm) states.
But just to be ornery I have to ask -
How do we count those northern boys whose parents either up up and move to Florida, or send their sons off to live with Aunt Em or in a baseball boarding schools -
Are they northern boys or southern boys?
however there is a greater allotment of those talented players in the southern/western (warm) states.
But just to be ornery I have to ask -
How do we count those northern boys whose parents either up up and move to Florida, or send their sons off to live with Aunt Em or in a baseball boarding schools -
Are they northern boys or southern boys?
Soxnole,
I read it, don't get it (the connection). But kibitz I can relate to.
By the way folks, interesting article on the odds of playing baseball in Florida. You have to be a subscriber.
http://teamonebaseball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=493366
According to the article there are only 358 D1 roster spots and 288 are homegrown.
Out of 11 D1 schools the most popular out of state players breakdown is as follows:
GA 9
IL 5
CAL, IND, NY 4
TENN 3
TEX 3
The author suggests this be taken into consideration when taking the path to play college baseball.
I read it, don't get it (the connection). But kibitz I can relate to.
By the way folks, interesting article on the odds of playing baseball in Florida. You have to be a subscriber.
http://teamonebaseball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=493366
According to the article there are only 358 D1 roster spots and 288 are homegrown.
Out of 11 D1 schools the most popular out of state players breakdown is as follows:
GA 9
IL 5
CAL, IND, NY 4
TENN 3
TEX 3
The author suggests this be taken into consideration when taking the path to play college baseball.
Come on guys, the civil war was over 141 years ago!
LOL
Rat Shapiro
LOL
Rat Shapiro
Shepster
It is obvious you are not a southern boy.
quote:Come on guys, the civil war was over 141 years ago!
It is obvious you are not a southern boy.
I must be a self-made snow-bird because I was on the beach reading without a shirt on Christmas Day listening to ole blue eyes sing holiday tunes on my headset.
There were a lot of real snow-birds from Canada all around me though>
One of them even asked me if I was related to Andy Griffith-LOL
Shepster
There were a lot of real snow-birds from Canada all around me though>
One of them even asked me if I was related to Andy Griffith-LOL
Shepster
quote:Originally posted by Tiger Paw Mom:
According to the article there are only 358 D1 roster spots and 288 are homegrown.
Out of 11 D1 schools the most popular out of state players breakdown is as follows:
GA 9
IL 5
CAL, IND, NY 4
TENN 3
TEX 3
The author suggests this be taken into consideration when taking the path to play college baseball.
So in other words, I'll tell my son to cross off the Fla DI's from his college choices in 2011.
Most state schools with a large population base in the south or west recruit heavily within their own state. Most state schools anywhere recruit heavily within their own state if there is enough talent there.
Using those figures in a previous post... It means there are 80 out of state players going to Florida DIs.
While the % might not look good, there are more (80) out of state players at Florida DIs than nearly any other, if not all, other states.
One could look at this as though there are actually more opportunities (by the numbers) and for sure more scholarships for out of state players. Most of the non scholarship players come from within a state. Nearly all out of state players are on scholarship at DI schools.
Personally I think 80 out of state players is a HUGE number, despite the lower numbers at any one DI college. One has to remember... because of more DI colleges in Florida, Texas, and California, it creates more, not less, opportunity for individuals in those states.
The numbers don't lie... How many out of state DI players are in any given state? (Don't have time to count them all) I would bet there are more in California, Texas and Florida than nearly any other state. Yes, because of more DI schools in those states.
Now, if your only interested in say, Miami, your chances are low. If your interested in playing in Florida, and you have the talent, you have 80 chances (by the numbers given!). How many states have 80 openings at their DI Colleges for out of state players?
Using those figures in a previous post... It means there are 80 out of state players going to Florida DIs.
While the % might not look good, there are more (80) out of state players at Florida DIs than nearly any other, if not all, other states.
One could look at this as though there are actually more opportunities (by the numbers) and for sure more scholarships for out of state players. Most of the non scholarship players come from within a state. Nearly all out of state players are on scholarship at DI schools.
Personally I think 80 out of state players is a HUGE number, despite the lower numbers at any one DI college. One has to remember... because of more DI colleges in Florida, Texas, and California, it creates more, not less, opportunity for individuals in those states.
The numbers don't lie... How many out of state DI players are in any given state? (Don't have time to count them all) I would bet there are more in California, Texas and Florida than nearly any other state. Yes, because of more DI schools in those states.
Now, if your only interested in say, Miami, your chances are low. If your interested in playing in Florida, and you have the talent, you have 80 chances (by the numbers given!). How many states have 80 openings at their DI Colleges for out of state players?
For every out of state D1 player at a Florida school there a few from Florida gone out of state. I know a dozen from my little corner of the state. 17 million people and everybody can play year round.
TPM..nice article, thank you.
PG, interesting numbers, I'm most surprised by the low GA number of players in Florida, I would have guessed about 30 of the 80.
PG, interesting numbers, I'm most surprised by the low GA number of players in Florida, I would have guessed about 30 of the 80.
soxnole,
Lots of the best in Georgia also tend to stay in Georgia for the most part. Same way in most southern states.
Florida, Texas, California players (due to the numbers in those states) likely produce the most out of state players, as well.
Lots of the best in Georgia also tend to stay in Georgia for the most part. Same way in most southern states.
Florida, Texas, California players (due to the numbers in those states) likely produce the most out of state players, as well.
Recruiting philosophies at the state schools in places like Florida, California, Georgia, North and South Carolina are easy to understand.
Obviously, there is a wealth of talent in these states, as has been discussed. Why go anywhere when what you need can be found in the neighborhood?
Tuition costs also are very reasonable for in-state schools, which allows colleges to give lower percentage scholarships to in-state kids. While giving them financial help, they still are leaving money available for the high-level lefty from out-of-state with the 93 MPH fastball, or the a top national shortstop that fills a need, for example.
Obviously, there is a wealth of talent in these states, as has been discussed. Why go anywhere when what you need can be found in the neighborhood?
Tuition costs also are very reasonable for in-state schools, which allows colleges to give lower percentage scholarships to in-state kids. While giving them financial help, they still are leaving money available for the high-level lefty from out-of-state with the 93 MPH fastball, or the a top national shortstop that fills a need, for example.
Baseballdad1228,
All very true! However, how many other states have "80" out of state DI players?
It would be an interesting study to see which states have the most opportunities for out of state players, wish I had the time to research it. It could be helpful information for talented young players.
There are the percentages and then there are the total number of opportunities. The total number, in my mind, is much more important to any individual.
The research on present rosters would shed some light on this.
All very true! However, how many other states have "80" out of state DI players?
It would be an interesting study to see which states have the most opportunities for out of state players, wish I had the time to research it. It could be helpful information for talented young players.
There are the percentages and then there are the total number of opportunities. The total number, in my mind, is much more important to any individual.
The research on present rosters would shed some light on this.
PG,
The breakdown would be skewed by the number of private schools in a given state. Wake has 28 non-North Carolina players on its 2006 roster, while UNC has 21 North Carolina kids on its roster. Just add UNC's out of state (9) with Wake (28) and you are at 37 already. Duke has more than 20 non-NC kids, so we're at 57 or 58, still with NC State and Elon to look up, just off the top of my head.
I don't think 80 is a huge number, but you also have to look at the type of opportunity. You get a 50% scholarship at UNC and I guess you are paying probably less than nine or 10 thousand for out of state. 50% at Duke is 20 thousand a year out of pocket and they have no in-state "player discounts" to be able to give more money to out of state players.
The breakdown would be skewed by the number of private schools in a given state. Wake has 28 non-North Carolina players on its 2006 roster, while UNC has 21 North Carolina kids on its roster. Just add UNC's out of state (9) with Wake (28) and you are at 37 already. Duke has more than 20 non-NC kids, so we're at 57 or 58, still with NC State and Elon to look up, just off the top of my head.
I don't think 80 is a huge number, but you also have to look at the type of opportunity. You get a 50% scholarship at UNC and I guess you are paying probably less than nine or 10 thousand for out of state. 50% at Duke is 20 thousand a year out of pocket and they have no in-state "player discounts" to be able to give more money to out of state players.
and....NC Wilmington, NC Greensboro, High Point, Appy State etc.
NC has probably the top percentage of out of staters and way up there in total #'s
South Carolina should be strong as well. Combined I'm sure these 2 states have well over 100 out of staters with a fraction of Florida's population.
The Carolina's are the first place I tell prospective players/parents to investigate.
NC has probably the top percentage of out of staters and way up there in total #'s
South Carolina should be strong as well. Combined I'm sure these 2 states have well over 100 out of staters with a fraction of Florida's population.
The Carolina's are the first place I tell prospective players/parents to investigate.
Just talking about number of opportunities in any given state for out of state players, not the cost of going to school.
You have mentioned NC and I think they also have a huge number compared to most states. I believe you will find 80 or more out of state players a huge number. Maybe not!
You have mentioned NC and I think they also have a huge number compared to most states. I believe you will find 80 or more out of state players a huge number. Maybe not!
PGS - For what it's worth; I looked at rosters of 7 of Ohio's 13 DI programs. Of 226 total players, 145 (64%) are from Ohio, 81 are from out of state.
Keep in mind that with the Bright Futures scholarships we have here in Florida, recruiters can stretch those 11.7 quite a ways with academic money that is NOT generated by the university.
My son just signed with UF. All 14 boys in his signing class are Florida boys. It's not that they didn't look and recruit outside the state. They simply found what they were looking for close to home.
The four boys on my sons HS team who just signed D1 NLI's were all heavily recruited out of state. ...good offers to great programs. They simply found what they were looking for close to home.
My son just signed with UF. All 14 boys in his signing class are Florida boys. It's not that they didn't look and recruit outside the state. They simply found what they were looking for close to home.
The four boys on my sons HS team who just signed D1 NLI's were all heavily recruited out of state. ...good offers to great programs. They simply found what they were looking for close to home.
I think the biggest number of out of state players will always show up in the biggest states.
But using Ohio for example... It appears the number of DI out of state opportunities in Florida (total number) would be equal to Ohio. Yet no one mentions forgetting to think about going to an Ohio school.
Obviously this is all based on talent. If a player has enough talent, he can pretty much go play baseball in any state, including Florida, California and Texas.
But using Ohio for example... It appears the number of DI out of state opportunities in Florida (total number) would be equal to Ohio. Yet no one mentions forgetting to think about going to an Ohio school.
Obviously this is all based on talent. If a player has enough talent, he can pretty much go play baseball in any state, including Florida, California and Texas.
quote:Originally posted by PGStaff:
It appears the number of DI out of state opportunities in Florida (total number) would be equal to Ohio.
There's actually far less opportunity for an out of state player to play in Florida versus Ohio. Extrapolating the numbers I gave earlier, we could estimate that from all 13 DI programs in Ohio, there are approximately 420 total players, 140 of which are from out of state. There are 70 "OOS" roster spots in Florida versus 140 "OOS" roster spots in Ohio. So there's twice as many (100% increase) in Ohio versus Florida. Of course, Ohio apparently has 2 more DI schools.
This may support the previous thought that the "southern players are better" though. Like FloridaHokie said, UF didn't sign anybody from outside of FL because they simply didn't have to. Whereas Ohio schools depend on "OOS" students to fill out 35% of their rosters.
Beezer
Per the Gator recruiting coordinator, they are THE University of Florida and much prefer their players be from there, in all sports, if at all possible.
The mid-major state D1's tend to recruit in their own backyard with UCF using Orlando players, USF using Tampa-St. Pete players, FAU using alot of Palm Beach and Broward players and FIU using Dade County players.
Stetson U. being a private $chool probably has the most out of state players.
quote:UF didn't sign anybody from outside of FL because they simply didn't have to
Per the Gator recruiting coordinator, they are THE University of Florida and much prefer their players be from there, in all sports, if at all possible.
The mid-major state D1's tend to recruit in their own backyard with UCF using Orlando players, USF using Tampa-St. Pete players, FAU using alot of Palm Beach and Broward players and FIU using Dade County players.
Stetson U. being a private $chool probably has the most out of state players.