TX JUCOs

Best of luck to you....see this previous thread for a recent discussion on JUCO's....

http://hsbaseballweb.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/7106002781/m/4631068951/p/1

www.njcaa.org for both regions in Tex & all divisions. Check the schools in Big 12 conf, Conf USA, etc, too & you will find which JUCO's transfers are where.
Some big name JUCO's
San Jacinto, excellent program, They have strong connections to A&M & Texas, U of H, Baylor, SHSU, SFA, TT
Navarro, same as above
Weatherford great new facilities. mixed

Angelina...is good even though the facilities are older
Paris
Brookhaven

Would recommend Midland College for both facilities and support of the school. Play on a retired minor league field, dorms are nice and the school counselor and athletic activities director are both wonderful. The counselor treats the students like they are all her children and makes sure they are on track.

Another plus is the school draws students from all over the world so the "local" kids are exposed to some nice diversity of backgrounds and experiences. This year when introducing the athletes at the opening banquet, the kids came from South Africa, Australia, England, Canada, the Netherlands, Puerto Rico....

Don't know who the new head baseball coach will be next year though so the direction of the program will be a mystery til the position is filled.

Thanks so much for the info. I knew I could get a list of JUCOs, but it helps to have specific recommendations. We'll start contacting ones that are a good "fit." A senior on my son's team is most likely headed to Midland JUCO next year. His parents have so many positive things to say about the program -- awesome facility, friendly down-home environment, etc. They just hope that the interim coach will be declared head coach next year.

What happened to Ramharter, the head coach?

My understanding is that he left for a sales career. There are 2 "co-head coaches" currently in charge of the team, and I believe one of them may be named head coach soon.

Grayson (sp?) is a great baseball school. I played for the coach last summer and he is great. They were ranked the number three JUCO college in the nation.

Just confirming that Coach Ramharter left the Midland program in Feb for a pharmaceutical sales career. The assistant coaches Rodriguez and Barrientes, both new this year, are sharing the duties...and doing a fine job. The team never lost focus and played well all season.

STANDINGS

Region V: East Conference:

McLennan: 38 -14 (ranked #18 this year)
North Central: 37-16 (ranked #19 this year)
Temple: 38-16
Grayson: 31 20
Vernon 29 23
Hill: 27 27
Weatherford: 23 29
Cisco: 29 25
Ranger: 14 35

Region V: West Conference:how they finished in conference:

1. New Mexico
2. Midland
3. Odeassa
4. Howard

Here are the final standings for the other JUCO Region in Texas.

Final Region XIV Conference Standings

Eastern Zone

Navarro 22-6 (Ranked #9)
Paris 20-8
Texarkana 19-9
Panola 14-14
Angelina 11-17
Bossier 11-17
Northeast Texas 10-18
Lon Morris 5-23

Southern Zone

Alvin 26-10
San Jacinto 23-13
Blinn 21-13
Laredo CC 18-18
Galveston 15-21
Wharton 11-23
UT Brownsville 10-26

The first 4 teams listed in each zone will play in the Region XIV playoffs May 13-17 in Mt. Pleasant.

BTW, Region V New Mexico JC is ranked #1 and Midland is ranked #12.

Where do u get the up to date rankings on all college baseball

Eastfield College - DIII in Dallas, just won their district tourny and is headed for the DIII World Series in Glens Falls, NY
GO HARVESTORS!

Just wondering how an Eastfield would fair against a middle to lower notch JUCO program?

They compete nicely with the D1 JUCOS, across the board.

So Eastfield, a fairly small school by my house, still gets quality recruits from places? Also PD you said across the board, are you saying the top programs as well? I'm not trying to discredit Eastfield, it is simply interesting to see how a school I never thought got that much talent would fair well.

Yes, Eastfield competes favorably with the top D1 JUCO programs in Texas. DIII Richland also has a very strong program and Cedar Valley has had success in recent years. Brookhaven is also DIII and can offer excellent baseball opportunities. These schools have excellent histories (CVC is relatively new to the JUCO scene). Some feel that the DIII's play at a lower level because there is no athletic scholarship money, but the class fees are low and a kid can get early playing time. Also, the Eastfield, Richland, and Brookhaven coaches have NCAA contacts at all levels.

if you take a look at Eastfield's schedule, you'll see they can hang with a variety of teams (Weatherford, Paris, North Central, UT-Dallas)...may not beat them everytime but they give them a run for their money...and they school/academics aren't shabby either.
http://www.eastfieldcollege.com/baseball/schedule.htm

I think this is great because a year of development at the college level can help a player in exponential proportions. To know that these smaller schools still can compete is very helpful.

Bluesky, please check your PM's.

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Originally posted by Dtiger:
...exponential proportions. ..

Nice verbiage young Tiger-son!

He has potential, even with a Jesuit edjeukashun. He must have access to a laptop from pre-calc --- exponential whu???

Dtiger...ask T-Bird Dad...if you can please an English teacher, you're set for life.

PD,

How does that saying go?...those who can't, teach...

Just kidding, dear.

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Originally posted by T-Bird Dad:
PD,

How does that saying go?...those who can't, teach...

Just kidding, dear.

How deep you plan on digging that hole?

No "*** in the City" for T-Bird dad tonight.

I guess the modifiers will keep danglin'.

Tbirddad,

Sounds a little like "No Pass- NO PLAY"

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Originally posted by best of the best99:
Where do u get the up to date rankings on all college baseball

Best99-
Use the link below
College Rankings

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Originally posted by oldbat-never:
Tbirddad,

Sounds a little like "No Pass- NO PLAY"

Yeah, but the TAKS test she gives me is a b&^%h!

Sounds like a little one on one tutoring is in order.

Check out the Texas Juco ratings. This should tell you something.

http://www.tsrnsports.com/Baseball-2006/JUCO-Texas-JC-Rankings-2006.htm

Something I have not seen addressed, which is really more important than how the school "ranks" in baseball, is how the kids get treated from the beginning. Scholarship money is nice, but at the JUCO's it is not always what you think it is. I'm sure there is someone out there with more experience than I at the D1 and D2 level.

Real Life Experience Speaking Here:

80+ freshman brought in on 40% scholarship.
(Numbers not disclosed when recruited)
3 or 4 players to a dorm room
(Rooms built for 2 players, 6 to 8 players share 1 bathroom in duplex style dorm room)
Out of Dorm accommodations not allowed
Meal Plan at $975 per semester REQUIRED.
REQUIRED weight lifting during morning cafeteria hours.
Practice until after evening cafeteria hours.
Over 100 players (20 returners) competing for 20+ spots.
"juicing" rampant, and unchecked.
MANDATORY $200 "fund raiser" per player
Uniforms (t-shirts) and Hats available for purchase. (not supplied)

And then the fun began....

Practice consists mostly of "conditioning"
(Sprints, poles, scoreboards for 3 to 4 hours, every day)
Losses in fall games result in additional "conditioning" after games, at night, after long bus ride back to campus.

Basic desire after 2 weeks was to 'encourage' players to quit. Too late to drop classes, no refunds after 2 weeks.

Now, you may say this is sour grapes, this is the parent of a kid who was not very good, and their baby did not get a chance, and they are just bitter. I might even agree with you, if it were not for the fact that there are many parents who will stand up, and give me an "amen" on the scenario.

My most helpful suggestion, is to ask the coach for phone numbers of this year's freshman parents. Call them, and ask them what the impression they have of the program is, and if they would let their son go through it all again.

We wish we had done that. Interestingly enough, the most often heard comment from the parents we talked to during the freshman fall, was "I hope your son has a better time of it than ours did, when he was there."

There IS life after such an experience, same son walked on at another JUCO, for spring semester, made the team, and still has the desire to play.

It is sad to say, many of those 80+ are no longer playing, deciding that is the way it is everywhere. However, it is not that way everywhere, but it is that way in some places.

Do your homework, research your options, and talk to exiting players. Talk to players that left, if you can find them.

I was just curious if anyone has heard anything about the program at Cisco JC? I'm just looking for recruiting information, ex. how's the coach? facilities? team? etc. any replies would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

Guest Fan, thanks for sharing your experience. Very illuminating.

Guest Fan- Those were conditions in a JUCO? Just making sure.

Guest Fan - you have a Private Message.

Must be talking about Ranger.

Heard that from many parents and ex players.

It's all about finding the right fit. There are reputable programs and some that are on the other end of that spectrum. I know nothing about Ranger --- Guest Fan sums it up nicely in his/her final sentence.....very good advice. While you're at it --- many of the same situations apply to NCAA schools, at all levels.

justaliloutside,
Know a player out there. If you want to contact him, let me know. Think he likes it & would give you his perspective.