Transfering?

There is a rumor on Hornfans that a new player will be joining the Spring Staff. You may be on to something, but that rumor is out...I don't know if Hill is the kid or not.

I am not a 100% reliable source, but I heard the same thing --- look for HH in burnt orange. I know very little about his experience in Florida, but the new rules make this the final transfer opportunity.

Gary Poynter (FM Marcus/WC) is transferring from Arkansas to Lubbock Christian as well.

I was talking to a friend about the mess that is the Texas Collegiate League, and he "clued" me into the fact that Hunter was given his release from C.Florida, and it looks like UT is a logical choice. Plus, his H.S. teammate, Rupp is at UT, so it looks like he will be heading to Austin.

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he "clued" me into the fact that Hunter was given his release from C.Florida, and it looks like UT is a logical choice

I'm surprised that a player "given his release" would be desired by a program like UT. Am I missing something?

Infield08, you are thinking of being given his release as being cut. These are two different things. Hunter asked for his release from UCF, and they gave it to him. In order to transfer, you have to be given a release.

My mistake. Thanks for the clarification.

316sports,
The TCL is not a "mess". The league will play with either 4 or 5 teams for 2008 and then 8 to 10 for 2009. 2009 will - in all likelihood - consist of a north and south division with some very committed ownership groups.

As for UT being a "logical" choice for Hunter Hill, I am not quite sure how you came to that conclusion. Are you basing it on the fact that his high school catcher is talented enough to play at UT, so that automatically means Hunter is talented enough to play at UT, too? With no disrespect to Hunter, if he is talented enough to play at UT, isn't it "logical" that he would have chosen UT over UCF in the first place? Look for Hunter to play the spring season in Big Spring.

UE - ....why make a move from UCF to HC? Is JG twisting his arm?

As I said in my first post, it was just a "hunch" or "rumor" floating around. That's why I asked if anyone heard the same rumor.

As I indicated in a previous post, my information was 2nd or 3rd hand and not 100% reliable. Based on experience, I tend to trust Uncle Ethan --- and HC makes sense. Since a baseball player's future ability to transfer without "penalty" must involve a JUCO, playing a year in Big Spring is an excellent option. In addition, the guys there have very good relationships with OU, Nebraska, Texas, and other top programs. And I understand they had an excellent fall. With one guy developing catchers and hitters, and the other guy developing pitchers....they offer a nice opportunity. If I'm not mistaken, Big Spring has a Long John Silver's as well!

Concerning the UT opportunity and this kid's level of talent....he was drafted and his UCF commit was early. I'm not sure his spring destination is a reflection of any one thing. I would think it might have something to do with the current 11.7 in Austin.

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Since a baseball player's future ability to transfer without "penalty" must involve a JUCO

This is true, but only for players who transfer after the upcoming semester. Any players who left their D1 program after the fall 2007 semester can transfer to another D1 without penalty.

Right -- that's why I phrased it carefully -- "future ability to transfer". If a player transfers to a D1 for the coming semester, his future transfer options include the JUCO (assuming he wants to return to a D1 program thereafter)....and only after achieving "academic success" (JUCO associate degree, etc.). I'm sure this sounds more complicated than necessary.

316sports,
I stand corrected - please accept my apology. I was told by a usually reliable source today that Hill has moved into a dorm at UT. Of course, a week ago I was told by a different usually reliable source that he was going to Howard. Hopefully, he has found a place where he can be happy.

PD,
I appreciate your comment as I generally don't post unless I have first hand information.

Cheapseats,
JG called me Friday night, as a matter of fact. He served as the color commentary for Big Spring HS football this fall. How great would it be to hear some of that audio?

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Originally posted by Uncle Ethan:

JG called me Friday night, as a matter of fact. He served as the color commentary for Big Spring HS football this fall. How great would it be to hear some of that audio?

Yeah, I'm sure he was a just-the-facts kind of guy...I'm sure there was no sarcasm in that press box.

Had a long conversation with Hunter's dad today. He transferred for the right reason and is at Texas. Good luck Hunter.