Targeting Tennessee

Forgive me but I don't know what you are asking. Will you be looking for a high school or college?

There are a number of small colleges within driving distance of Dandridge - some NAIA, some DII - that might be a decent fit for your son.

Carson-Newman (DII) is "next door" to the Dandridge facility.
Tusculum (DII) is about 45 minutes away and has outstanding facilities for a school its size.
Milligan and King College are just up the road and play in a competitive NAIA league.
Lee University and Tennessee Wesleyan are very good NAIA programs down on the "other side" of Knoxville.

There's also some very good JUCO ball. Walters State is in Morristown about 30 minutes from Dandridge. They've been ranked in the top 5 in recent years.

And of course you have the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and East Tennessee State University in Johnson City playing DI.

Some of the small colleges have a decent amount of scholarship money available. If he's had success at WWBA events, then I think he'd be of interest particularly to some of the small colleges. The gpa might be an issue at a couple of the private colleges, but a good test score can overcome that.

I've lived in East Tennessee all my life. Send me a p.m if you'd like to know more.

CBG, college...he'll grad from HS in 2006.
Bizazz, thanks very much, I'll PM you...

Halfmoon - As an "outsider", I will echo Bizazz's sentiments. My '05 is going to go to JUCO in TN. We're thrilled with choice. There are many different levels and very good choices there. Weather isn't bad. Everywhere we've visited people were great. I personally am hoping he opts for a 4 year in the state when he has to make that decision. (Even if it was wearing orange ) Good luck!

Thanks, Lafmom....can you let me know what JC he's going to...PM me if you like...I'd like to check back and see how it goes!

Halfmoon - Sent ya a PM!

I would add one school, division 3, Maryville College has a great ballpark and Coach Etchison does a great job. All the other schools are good choices as well. I would add - keep abreast of these schools at www.tbca.org

Thanks to all who responded. And those who chose not to, thanks for not posting "keep your yankee butt right there in the tundra where it belongs"!

Halfmoon:

Go to www.tbca.org website and click on Juco or College at the top of the page. There are links to the different college websites across the state.

lafmom:
Where is your son going to school?

Tenndad, Tennessee Baseball Report is a great site. I've already recommended to Halfmoon he check it out. It was actually helpful to us in making a decision on colleges.

My son is going to Hiwassee. Loves Coach Edwards. He just signed yesterday after committing a couple of weeks ago. A lot of great schools in your state. Like I've said earlier, I would love for him to stick around in that area after JUCO. We'll see down the road!

I guess we will run into each other sometime in the future since my youngest son is a freshman at volunteer state.

We play Hiwassee this weekend.

Tenndad, Do you mind giving me your son's name? What position? I like to follow the HSBBW kids - especially the one's I may run into. I wish your son a good weekend, but Hiwassee needs some wins! Have fun!

Halfmoonslider,
We fine folks in Tennessee would not post something like "stay up there in the tundra where you belong." We will ask one thing of you though. Don't tell us anything about how you did things "up north." Once you're here, you just have to do things the way we do.
The RIGHT way!

Eagle Fan...I would never presume to tell a Southern Lady or Gentleman how to act. I, sir, am the interloper.

Halfmoonslider,
First, you must refine you choices to which State of Tennessee you are referring to - East Tennessee, Middle Tennessee or West Tennessee? There are three different worlds there! The folks in ET are largely hillbillies (ie. HiwaasseeVOL), the folks in MT are country music singer "wanta be's" (TennDad) and the folks in WT are largely clod stomper (FUNGO). None of these groups accept the other, thus they are largely divided and spend a lot of time "feweden'".

For a better quality of life, more cultured and refined people, and neighbors with higher IQ's you will need to travel a bit further down I-65 to God's Country - BAMA ....

Halfmoon, You are already full of southern charm! You could consider the bluegrass too! There's alot to be said for my fine state as well.

BAMA - There are a few "areas" of Alabama as well. I have family in Northern Alabama. Not a bad place to hang your hat either!

lafmom,
Thanks for your kind compliment (and truthful) about the great state of Alabama. I live in Hartselle and spent my childhood in Athens all in the beautiful BAMA (some wrongfully refer to it as the Tennessee Valley) VALLEY. Bassfishin', huntin', flea markets, REAL baseball for 10 months out of the year ... pinto's, hamhocks, fried taters & cornbread, SWEET tea .. TRUE LIVIN'

And, we admitted a long time ago that Elvis is dead. Most folks in Tennessee still claim to see him on occasions.

Bama - You could leave the hamhocks off and I'm there. I actually lived the "city" of Jasper, AL for three years as a child and have lots of family there still. East TN landscape kind of reminds me of Bama - Pine trees and red soil. My son thinks he might want to play baseball for Auburn one day - my whole family cheers for the Tide - don't know how that would go over. This makes me feel like coming for a visit! Take care.

Ladies and Gentlemen, I must admit that while born a yankee, I have lived quite a bit of my adult life in Pensacola which as all ya'all know is not, in fact, in Florida, but in South Alabama. It is there that I began a two-year mission to learn to make the best biscuits and gravy in the world. It was during this time that I became cultured. I would be happy to return there when I retire-retire however I believe I am still wanted...so to quote one of my favorites, George Strait, "I'll hang my hat in Tennessee"!

Halfmoon, I think that's an excellent choice. Don't forget to keep me posted on your research and decisions.

Will do...I also want to reiterate (which means say again to the "clod stompers" and "hillbillies") that I will be in your great state with my son and our Tundra Cheeseheads the week of the 28th of March at the Complex just West of Jeff County High School playin in Gerald Patterson's tournament. We've got a nice big cabin near Sevierville and would surely welcome any websters to stop by, set on our porch and chat about baseball.

Halfmoon,
If you're planning on fixin biscuits & gravy while in Sevierville, you'll definitely draw a crowd! Are you going to allow whittlin, chewin, and spittin while settin on the porch? Also need to make sure you have a swing and a rocker or two.

Got everything cept a sleepy hound dog who will have to stay home! Last son is an aspiring picker too and he'll bring the Washburn 6 string.

Halfmoom,
When the date gets a little closer why don't you email me and let me know the young'ins playing schedule. I will try and be in attendance. Might even drag the infamous HiwasseeVol along, if he is not busy selling furniture to the rich folks and he can get a travel pass from the "home."

Bob, we're trying to encourage Halfmoon to relocate to our fair state.

Don't you think we should keep him away from HiwasseeVol?

I'd hate for Halfmoon to get a negative impression of our area.

Will do, Bob.... Bizzaz, you haven't seen me yet! On second thought I think I'll fit right in.

Brad Huotari
AKA Halfmoonslider
new handle Bubba

Bubba Halfmoon: I think that once you visit EAST Tennessee, you will not even consider middle or west. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really "bad" about middle and west Tennessee...it's just that they are so far away from EAST Tennessee! Perhaps I can make your tournament at the Patterson complex. Not sure if I will be able to attend son's game in North Carolina.

Have a good'un!

The end of March may be a bit early, but there are few places in the world like East Tennessee in springtime.

Halfmoonslider,
Obviously, you have never seen the movie "Deliverance" before...

Bob,
I think the only way "The Home" will let HV out is by escape from now on..No more passes..

Now Bama - As a mom getting ready to send son off to those parts next fall - I could do without the Deliverance reference!

Bama ...
Dang you missed "the old state of Franklin" again. Thats upper East Tennessee to some or North of noxville.

The Jolly Roger

quote:

Originally posted by lafmom:
Now Bama - As a mom getting ready to send son off to those parts next fall - I could do without the Deliverance reference!

Don't worry lafmom, Deliverance was set in the North Georgia mountains. That's at least a day's wagon ride from Hiwassee.

Shewwww - I feel better now Bizazz!

Wow- even after a bad day you Tennessee guys (and Bama )can make me laugh. i still say you are the wittiest (sp?) ones on the site!

Bizazz,
Your point about keeping Bubba Halfmoon away from Hiwassee Vol is well taken. However, there are some things that we haven't mentioned yet in this thread that HV could assist Bubba HM with, such as:
1) Where do you buy good moonshine?
2) Where's the welfare office, will need to sign up for check immediately? (on second thought, I'd like to sign up too)
3) Forget Elvis, where can you find Festus, or better yet, Miss Kitty?
4) After welfare checks start, is that taxable income? (maybe you'd better handle that one Bizazz

I'd rather look for Miss Kittie.

Bizazz ....

Know how to find kittie?

here kittie ....kittie


The Jolly Roger

Anyone interested in stopping by the Southeastern Baseball Complex just down the road from Jefferson County High School on Dumplin Valley Road and saying howdy, our schedule is up on our website www.ballcharts.com/wwbaseball

Halfmoon, We've played in that complex many many times over the years - good place to play in the summer and fall as there's always some scouts/coaches around. Good luck to your son and have a safe trip!