WAIT A MINUTE, MR. POSTER

After much thought, this will be my last post. There is a person on this board who has not been very nice to many of us. I don't think he realizes that his behavior as an adult is also a direct result of the unfortunate circumstance that happened to his son regarding the withdrawal of a schools offer. Although he has told us that his son (and he) are very happy going pro and will not bother with us stupid people on the HSBBW, he continues to lurk and posts nasty comments when he gets the opportunity (not just to me). I see they have been deleted here.
Now, he has taken his vendetta to another website where his derogatory posts regarding the coaching staff have been deleted. HE is saying things about why would a kid who pitches in the 90's waste his time in college, sets up another name and says very nasty things about my son eg. he can't even pitch LL now, calling him little Johnnie and taking things that I say here out of context and letting it be known one can read it on the HSBBW. This is very sad. I am sure that he is loving every minute of the fact that my son's college career is somewhat off to a rough start. He is a perfect example of the bb parent out of control.

But that's ok MR. POSTER, because as his coaches have reminded him (and you all remind your son's as well), it makes for a better player in the end, when you learn what it is like to struggle and you really want it bad enough, you will come through.

MR. POSTER, there is a post regarding the college athelete. If you think it is an easy task, think again. Although many may not like my comment, getting drafted and taking 125K as a signing bonus and playing bb all day can't compare to what these kids have to face in college. And if some of them make it to the next level that is fine, if they don't, they won't be worse for it. It is a personal decision,not to be judged or questioned by anyone outside of their circle. Some of our sons have decided to start pro careers a little bit earlier than some others may have chosen, that is NOT a bad thing. Going to college and hoping for a shot later on is NOT a bad thing either. Poking fun and being nasty at others expense, is.
If your son is a professional...Maybe you SHOULD try to be, too~

Just to let everyone know what else you have done, I have even endured threatening emails regarding making my life miserable when I go to visit my son at the cape this summer. This is outrageous!
So MR. POSTER, you got what you wanted but I will not go quietly. I was told to ignore you but I will not allow you to say things about a fine young man, regardless of who he is, my son, or the next person's son. It's hard to believe that you spend your time worrying about other people's lives that have nothing to do with you. I was determined not to let a message board air personal differences, but you have persisted in doing so, I feel I should get my time in before I leave. I ask you, do you feel better now, do you feel like the big MAN that you think you are, hiding behind a name to say vicious things?

I will give you one word of advice and some to other folks. Know that your behavior does not go unnoticed and that it is your CHILD'S future that can be affected by some of the things you do and say. If you just aggravate the wrong people at the wrong time, it can backfire on you. And I thank those who have pointed out the things said on the other website. I can't for the life of me figure out why anyone would go to a school's website and make comments about another posters son. I understand that this is common practice among those who can't handle seeing others do good or bad. How would you like it if we went to your son's team website and started to make comments? It appears to me and others that you are not a very happy person.

And while on the subject, this goes to others here as well. Why do some of you come here spouting off about other kids, other parents. Are you THAT unhappy that you need to bring much needed attention to yourself. Do you have to put others down because maybe, just maybe, your son is just not as good as you think or have hoped, so it makes you FEEL better. This board is for helping others and sharing good and bad times. Some of you are most humble and I admire that immensly. We all could take a dose of it now and then.

I do know now how OPP and Bighit felt, there is only so much one can take before it is time to move on. I think they just had it with the nasty remarks and baiting, to everyone. I am tough, but when it comes to my son, I will do what I have to, to protect him from these nasty remarks and if leaving helps, I am gone.

I appreciate all the great people that I have met here and I know those relationships will continue. I wish all of your son's and daughter's much success. I have learned lots here, good and bad things, but mostly good.

I hope that this post remains up, not to be deleted by the moderators. It is not their fault that others are so childish, but I just want MR. POSTER and others to know that this website was not intended (or any other for that matter) for you to bully others. And although this site is very normal compared to other sites, I hope that the moderators will do their jobs in helping it to remain that way.
TPM