Just curious, anyone know anything about them? I hear they have a new coach, just looking for some background!
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My oldest son will be attending and play ball there next year as a freshman. It's actually called "St. Louis University" (SLU). Their coach of the last 19 years, Bob Hughes, resigned in June and the former Central MO State University coach, Darin Hendrickson, was hired in July as his replacement. CMSU has been a perennial D2 baseball power for the last 5-6 years.
SLU's mascot is the "Billiken" (visit their web-site for the explanation of what that is).
Historically, SLU played in some pretty good baseball conferences (MVC and C-USA) in which they didn't fair too well but, two years ago, they jumped to the A-10 and, in 2006 made the CWS Regionals for the very first time. Although SLU returned a lot of players from the 2006 squad, and expectations were high for 2007, they had some tough late-inning losses very early in the season(for example, they lost to Oregon State, 2-0) from which they never seemed to recover.
Academically, SLU is a very well-respected school, with a Jesuit background. Of additional interest is their new basketball coach, Rick Majerus.
SLU's mascot is the "Billiken" (visit their web-site for the explanation of what that is).
Historically, SLU played in some pretty good baseball conferences (MVC and C-USA) in which they didn't fair too well but, two years ago, they jumped to the A-10 and, in 2006 made the CWS Regionals for the very first time. Although SLU returned a lot of players from the 2006 squad, and expectations were high for 2007, they had some tough late-inning losses very early in the season(for example, they lost to Oregon State, 2-0) from which they never seemed to recover.
Academically, SLU is a very well-respected school, with a Jesuit background. Of additional interest is their new basketball coach, Rick Majerus.
Also from Missouri. Have talked with coach Hendrickson. Where did your son attend HS?
My nephew graduated from SLU in '06 and absolutely LOVED the school. Didn't play baseball, but he was the Billiken! He can't say enough about the school.
one of my son's friends played for Coach Hendrickson several years ago when he was coaching at a junior college in St Louis and said he was the best coach he ever had.
Is the city run down?
Hard Hitter, you have a PM
darin is a great coach and a terrific guy.
he will build a tremendous baseball program.
he will build a tremendous baseball program.
Do they accept sat?
Son is going there for a "prospect" camp in September. He loves the school and hopes to get a good chance at being looked at there. Not sure if the camp is a real "recruiting" camp or just a $$ tool. Have heard great things about the new head coach.
