Does anyone have any opinions on the best D-1 program? I mean as far as wins, academics, graduation rates, facilities, and players getting drafted.
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Stanford 
Stanford, and I'm not sure this is even a race when all of those things are taken into consideration. Stanford excels in every single one of those areas.
The best program is the one you play for
TR, kinda difficult to argue with your reasoning. My own son will never play for the school I think is best, as he isn't the student they accept. While I think Stanford is the top institution in the country, I can't disagree that wherever a player lands is an awfully good opportunity and should be a tremendous experience.
quote:Originally posted by TRhit:
The best program is the one you play for
Good point TR and so I'll side with 123KMom and say...Stanford!
MTown -
There is no best program. Sure there is a CWS series champion team each year in each division but that does not make the program the best.
The "BEST" is different for each player. Not all ball players can play for the champs so they must pick the best SCHOOL for them. There are so many variables. The best program is the best school that fits your needs and interests..When a player finds the right mix of education, baseball, social surroundings for their future goals they then have found the best.
There is no best program. Sure there is a CWS series champion team each year in each division but that does not make the program the best.
The "BEST" is different for each player. Not all ball players can play for the champs so they must pick the best SCHOOL for them. There are so many variables. The best program is the best school that fits your needs and interests..When a player finds the right mix of education, baseball, social surroundings for their future goals they then have found the best.
I would take the University of Southern California over Stanford every time.
jemaz - Not VaTech? (I grew up there!)
Tell us why USC over Stanford? Not to argue, just wondering.
Tell us why USC over Stanford? Not to argue, just wondering.
No way USC - you cannot compare academics between USC and Stanford. Stanford has a beautiful campus in a great area - USC has a nice campus in an awful area. A Stanford degree - what more can I say? And as far as coaching - I'm not certain SC's coach will be around much longer if they don't start winning soon.
Stanford is my dream school. I doubt I'll be able to play there, but I think it's the best.
Tulane
Hard to argue with Stanford. But if you add girls to the list (and what baseball player wouldn't), then the answer is North Carolina.
THE University of Texas
I think you'd be hard pressed to find one school that encompasses all the criteria you mentioned. Plus every school has certain intangibles, good and bad, that you just can't quantify or describe. Your "feeling" for and about a school is a huge thing and typically defies explanation.
From simple objective numbers, UCLA has the most players in the majors, USC the most national championships.
For academics, (very subjective) you'd be hard pressed to top any Ivy school and Stanford, Rice, USC, UCLA and several Big Ten Schools, among many others, are right there academically too.
Some of the schools in the south and southeast have amazing facilities and draw crowds that are unheard of any place else in the country; and, for overall reputation and almost annual success, you can't leave out Texas and Miami.
From simple objective numbers, UCLA has the most players in the majors, USC the most national championships.
For academics, (very subjective) you'd be hard pressed to top any Ivy school and Stanford, Rice, USC, UCLA and several Big Ten Schools, among many others, are right there academically too.
Some of the schools in the south and southeast have amazing facilities and draw crowds that are unheard of any place else in the country; and, for overall reputation and almost annual success, you can't leave out Texas and Miami.
