Getting late interest from vanderbilt. wondering if anyone has experience with them or any kids now at the school
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My son just finished playing summer ball with two Vandy kids.Cant say enough about the quality of those boys. Have met one family, really top of the line people.They love the school, and the coaches.
I see Vandy, VT, Rice, and Stanford (probably some others I missed forgive me) as schools that I consider in the "super elite" status where their baseball programs and their academics are at the very highest levels. Kids that go there have to be very bright in the classroom AND on the baseball field, which makes them very special. Congrats on getting some interest from them.
Two local stars committed to Vandy this week, so Vandy is making serious moves now.
kv5137,
We know just about every player on Vanderbilt's roster. The coach there is one of the best in all of baseball when it comes to judging talent.
The things that most every player has in common...
Outstanding talent, strong student, good character, good person.
Sonny Gray, as an example, is one of most special young people we have ever run across. He would be special with or without baseball.
We know just about every player on Vanderbilt's roster. The coach there is one of the best in all of baseball when it comes to judging talent.
The things that most every player has in common...
Outstanding talent, strong student, good character, good person.
Sonny Gray, as an example, is one of most special young people we have ever run across. He would be special with or without baseball.
Vandy had a few of their top 2011 recruits drafted very high and likely to sign pro contracts. This might have made them reconsider their plans for next year.
thks. everyone. hope to wrap this up some time soon and get back at it.
Know a current starting player from Northern NJ very well. Has had a great time and has performed real well. Father raves about the place. Great academic school, southern charm, as well as a wonderful baseball program.
PM me if you want me to put you in touch...
PM me if you want me to put you in touch...
birdman you have a pm
VT?
You folks probably saw this last week, but Navery Moore had been on the fence and decided to leave. (I think that took them to 12 players drafted and not returning.)
I really can't add anything to what other posters had said. Quality school and staff.
http://blogs.tennessean.com/va...ing-with-the-braves/
I really can't add anything to what other posters had said. Quality school and staff.
http://blogs.tennessean.com/va...ing-with-the-braves/
quote:Originally posted by Bear:
VT?
I think he meant UVA, at least I hope lol.
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Texas1836:
You folks probably saw this last week, but Navery Moore had been on the fence and decided to leave. (I think that took them to 12 players drafted and not returning.)
I really can't add anything to what other posters had said. Quality school and staff.
Will Clinard did not sign. 12 drafted, 11 signed. Was curious what position your son plays? I would add that the coaches there are GREAT mentors for your son. Three or four years under their guidance is top notch before you even consider the baseball and school programs.
You folks probably saw this last week, but Navery Moore had been on the fence and decided to leave. (I think that took them to 12 players drafted and not returning.)
I really can't add anything to what other posters had said. Quality school and staff.
Will Clinard did not sign. 12 drafted, 11 signed. Was curious what position your son plays? I would add that the coaches there are GREAT mentors for your son. Three or four years under their guidance is top notch before you even consider the baseball and school programs.
So in summary: top notch academics, top baseball program, Nashville, and coaches that are great at coaching and mentoring baseball players.
Sign me up!!!
Sign me up!!!
The staff is intense, hard-working, and as their recent run shows, top-notch. I love the fact that Tim Corbin picks up a fungo and hits in-and-out before a game and also coaches third instead of delegating those things to assistants. You don't see a lot of big-time head coaches do that. If a player is a good enough student to be recruited there, he should strongly consider it. It's a tremendous baseball program and university, with a gorgeous campus to boot.
AL MA 08 - My son is a squirt, 8 years from college. My knowledge of Vandy, and it is not extensive, is from "folks who know folks" like Coach Corbin and feedback is consistent. Navery went to the local high school and Tony Kemp went to a HS two miles away.
No intent to leave the impression that son is a Vandy player.
No intent to leave the impression that son is a Vandy player.
I know three families with four kids who play(ed) at Vanderbilt. Aside from talent these are quality kids from quality families. One is entering. The other families said they would make the same decision again.
Nice facility with black monster wall in Left...
I've watched a lot of Vanderbilt webcasts. I've been for a weekend. With Chris there I'll still be watching. He's a great kid. I've known him since LL.quote:Originally posted by MadDogPA:
Nice facility with black monster wall in Left...
Final Black and Gold Game of 3 is today 10/16 @1 Two games against CSF next weekend.
quote:Originally posted by Texas1836:
AL MA 08 - My son is a squirt, 8 years from college. My knowledge of Vandy, and it is not extensive, is from "folks who know folks" like Coach Corbin and feedback is consistent. Navery went to the local high school and Tony Kemp went to a HS two miles away.
No intent to leave the impression that son is a Vandy player.
No problem here, I was simply providing correct information on draft status. I know all the kids and coaches there since my son played there until he signed this year with MN. I already miss VU baseball, yet certainly glad that my son is moving on to the next level.
