Where does your son play or where is he going?

"If your early your on time. If your on time your late. If your late don't bother coming."

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Originally posted by justbaseball:

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Originally posted by birdman14:
Fordham University. The Bronx, NY.

Needs to learn to run on "Lombardi time!"

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Originally posted by Coach_May:
"If your early your on time. If your on time your late. If your late don't bother coming."

Exactly! The school definitely has some great tradition!

Where does your son play or where is he going?

He plays anywhere he can any day he can all year if he can. Jan 31st is high school tryouts.
Where is he going?
Been to many College camp's got nice feed back so in 2013 he will play somewhere anywhere from D1 to JO or maybe College without baseball and play half rubber on weekends.

Southern Polytechnic Marietta, GA

Northern Illinois (Fall 2011)

WOW! Now I can reply to this thread...

2012 just committed to Clemson University

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Originally posted by scdigger:
WOW! Now I can reply to this thread...

2012 just committed to Clemson University

Fantastic.

I'm glad that my son could help out by striking out in front of your son's future coach.

scdigger, so how recent did he commit? Congratulations. I notice he never attended a PG Showcase is that correct?
Can colleges make offers at this time of the year?

That would be "verballed" - not committed, right?

I would venture to say yes on the verbal.

Some of you keep confusing what coaches can do and what players can do. Pay no mind to quiet periods and dead periods or any other coach rules - unless you are patiently holding your breath for the phone to ring and then you won't hear from them until after July 1st after junior year.

Players can contact any coach at any time they like at any age. Once in contact, the coach can make an offer. Could offer a 7th grader if they so desired and I do believe USC offered a 7th grade quarterback a year or so ago.

Don't be confused by verbals or what not. Don't verbal unless you are "committed." If you verbal, it should be treated the same as a committment unless something extraordinary happens - e.g., coach leaves the program, etc.

ClevelandDad, your are right on many are confused about this. We where, I know when we went thru the process. I remember sitting at the Area Code try-outs and seeing many Coaches that where recruiting my son but not knowing whether to have my son go and talk to them or not. After the try-out I told my son to just go and say hello and see what happens. In all cases they said they where glad he came to talk. I guess they cannot start the conversation but if it is initiated by the player then they can talk with them.

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Originally posted by scdigger:
WOW! Now I can reply to this thread...

2012 just committed to Clemson University

Go Tigers!

Congrats!!!

Congratulations, scdigger! I'm really enjoying this thread.

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I guess they cannot start the conversation but if it is initiated by the player then they can talk with them.

Technically, not really in all cases.

Before July 1 heading into junior year, coach cannot say anything much more than, "Hi!" Even if approached by player. Most will politely say a little more, but not a whole lot more...other (coaches from other schools) eyes and ears are watching and listening.

If the player calls the coach on the phone before July 1, a long conversation can happen including an offer of scholarship...verbally.

After July 1, coach can carry on a conversation initiated by himself or the player...but only if event is over. If event is not over, then the "Hi!" rule applies.

...unless you are on his campus. Then he can talk all day long.

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Originally posted by Three Bagger:
Congratulations, scdigger! I'm really enjoying this thread.

Congrats scdigger!

In the fall, I will have two on the roster at Valparaiso University. One freshman, one junior transfer.

I play at Rhodes College in Memphis, TN. Dream come true!

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Originally posted by JPontiac:
I play at Rhodes College in Memphis, TN. Dream come true!

Simply awesome thing to post and what we stand for here at the hsbbweb imho. If your dream has already come true, it doesn't get any better than that!

Nominate this thread for the Golden threads category.

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Originally posted by JKennedy:
In the fall, I will have two on the roster at Valparaiso University. One freshman, one junior transfer.

Pretty cool to have two children at the same school taking care and watching out for each other...even more so, when they're both playing ball together. Congrats!

Thanks, 247.

I consider myself very lucky and the boys are very happy. They played HS ball together for 3 years and now get the opportunity to repeat in college. But after yelling at them to make their beds for all these years I can just imagine what the dorm room will look like..

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Originally posted by justakid:
That would be "verballed" - not committed, right?

To "verbal" IS a commitment...can't sign until next November.

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Nominate this thread for the Golden threads category.

Second.

Great thread!

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Originally posted by JKennedy:
In the fall, I will have two on the roster at Valparaiso University. One freshman, one junior transfer.

While there is nothing better than seeing your son and/or daughter fulfill a dream such as was mentioned by an earlier poster, I can only imagine that having two kids playing at the next level at a quality University together, can be nothing short of a "Dream come true" for the parents.

Congratulations and good luck!

Thanks, Danny. You know, I do have a 2013 pitcher coming down the pike.. Do ya suppose?

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Originally posted by JKennedy:
Thanks, Danny. You know, I do have a 2013 pitcher coming down the pike.. Do ya suppose?

Then we're talking "Heaven"

JKennedy that is awesome man. Your boys are getting to do something so special and do it together. I know you are proud of them. Congrats to both your boys and good luck this season.

Thanks Coach, and everyone, for the nice words. And Mikamom.. The baseball teams will meet up in May at your place and the basketball teams (both doing well) in a couple of weeks at our place. I am certain that this thread will produce another Horizon League player or two.. Also, looks like the league championships are in Dayton this year. Hope to see you there.

MIT, Tufts, or Rochester depending on admissions.

(Fall 2011)

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Originally posted by MarlinsMS_35:
MIT, Tufts, or Rochester depending on admissions.

(Fall 2011)

Jamestown College (ND)

JKennedy - Great! Since we are so far away in CA we aren't probably going to get to lots of games, but we are going to try! I've got my "last minute cheap fares" alerts going all over the place!

Savannah State University and really happy there. Agree with the other poster about Coach Smith at Lander, really good coach should make some noise in a tough conference in the next few years. Ya'll still getting that new complex?

Lyon College, Batesville, Ark

First time posting.Have learned a great deal from everyone.Thanks!My son just verballed to San Diego.2013 LHP/OF

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WOW! Now I can reply to this thread...

2012 just committed to Clemson University

Congrats. I am so happy for you! What a great moment.

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First time posting.Have learned a great deal from everyone.Thanks!My son just verballed to San Diego.2013 LHP/OF

Congrats to you too... Rich Hill is a great coach and man. You made a great decision!

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Originally posted by socalscooter:
First time posting.Have learned a great deal from everyone.Thanks!My son just verballed to San Diego.2013 LHP/OF

Congrats to your son scscooter! If he's who I think he is (S.G?), your son is a stud. My kid's HS played against your son's HS team at USD a few weeks ago. I agree with Playfair, great decision. My son's best friend signed his NLI with USD and will be there next year. Take care of your boy's arm...and welcome to the HSBBWeb!

Thanks for the kind words bsbl247 & playfair.Bsbl247 you are correct thats my son.We are very excited.Its been an interesting year.