I know many of you have players that are finishing up their fall college seasons. Since I have to live vicariously though all of you on the college front, anyone have anything exciting to report?
Hey JD. No I dont mind as long as you dont post about the next game where he got carved up by Alex White and his slider behind that 95 mph fastball! Todays game was rained out and we have one more game tomorrow and then the fall World Series is over. Its been a blast watching the games and all the players. The pitching has been awesome I can tell you that. At one point I thought I was at a Perfect Game National Showcase watching the pitchers mow down the hitters. As the Series has gone on the hitters have done better.
The trash talking has been a blast. The players really get after it and the coaches have allowed the players to add a little to it by allowing them to talk some trash from the dug outs. One player attempted to lay down a bunt and a player yelled out "What are you trying to do , finally put a ball in play?" Coach Fox yelled back "Win a game first then you can talk some trash." It really has been fun.
Goodness gracious, they'll be home for Thanksgiving before you know it, then in a blink the new year will be here and they'll be back to school and then before you know it season begins.
Where does the time go? Seems like I just sent mine off to school.
Forget the potholes in the road and celebrate the journey instead...anonymous
Posts: 12759 | Location: South Florida | Registered: July 28, 2003
Was looking at a live internet posting of the UNC game the other day when they posted Jeff May hits an absolute bomb! I picked up the phone and called Coach May to listen to a proud pops. (He wasn't at the game, I thought about calling DSS and reporting him, but he said he had to work and sent the better half) We wound up on the phone for a half an hour talking baseball, kids and solving the world's problems. Young man is going to have a long, bright future in baseball despite the poor coaching he has received for years!
It is great to look at the fall world series box scores and see how well all the young men we have come to know over the past few years are doing!
Posts: 132 | Location: Bryson City, NC | Registered: December 29, 2005
Originally posted by jerseydad: I know many of you have players that are finishing up their fall college seasons. Since I have to live vicariously though all of you on the college front, anyone have anything exciting to report?
Young man is going to have a long, bright future in baseball despite the poor coaching he has received for years!
Oh, I'd bet there are a few sons that have suffered through much worse, my own for one. Besides, the outstanding parenting is really what makes that ball jump off his bat. Way to go Jeff, and way to go proud Coach May.
"There are two kinds of people in this game: those who are humble and those who are about to be." Clint Hurdle
Posts: 2301 | Location: New Mexico | Registered: January 22, 2006
Coach May, congratulations to your son. It sounds like he is a tremendous talent. I'm looking forward to following his career. Plus he's at a great school. Congrats.
"Thanks for the memories"-- The Carol Burnett Show
Posts: 1857 | Location: Las Vegas | Registered: July 11, 2005
my son had a decent fall and a good fall series pitching. he pitched in 2 games 7 1/3 innings gave up 1 hit 7Ks 4 BB no runs scored, and was chosen mvp of the series. i just hope he can bring that to the spring!! go Trojans!!!
Posts: 102 | Location: prescott ar usa | Registered: January 21, 2004
Pretty decent? Haha! Congrats to your son. The first semester is winding down and today was my sons 19th birthday. We made the 45 minute drive to pick him up and take him out to dinner. He said he would not be able to hang out very long he had a paper to write and had to give a speech at 9am in one of his classes. I used to want to talk baseball all the time when we talked but now I find myself wanting to know more about school , friends and just how are you doing?
What I have found is he has grown up so much in such a short period of time. He has to to survive and he is expected by his coaches to do just that. They played paint ball as a team yesterday. They go bowling on Sunday nights as a team. According to my son its like being a part on a big family where everyone takes care of everyone. If someone needs something then someone makes sure they get taken care of.
He says he loves school , his team mates and his coaches are awesome people that are constantly working with them and encourageing them. He seems so happy and so confident. I am proud of the fact that he is taking care of his business and doing what he is expected to do. And he is having fun just being part of something that is very special to him.
I know my son is going to a JC and its not as big of a deal as some of these four year guys. But after 120 players initially trying out he made the spring team. there are approx. 30-35 guys on the roster. he had a good fall. Only a handful if, that made the team as true freshmen. The team won the state JC championship last year so its going to be competitive in the spring and lots of fun.
Posts: 1560 | Location: california | Registered: December 17, 2007
But after 120 players initially trying out he made the spring team. there are approx. 30-35 guys on the roster. he had a good fall. Only a handful if, that made the team as true freshmen.
That IS a big deal.
He is STILL playing..................
85 or 90 of them may not be.
Ask them if it's a big deal.
Posts: 3370 | Location: Texas | Registered: December 27, 2002
beating out that many to make the team is a great feat no doubt congrats to your son and good luck to him. Coach May sounds like my son and yours have had nearly the same path with all the other events they have taken part in and enjoyed. they had a huge bowling league were all players from all sports men and women mixed and matched along with the diffrent coaches. and of course Coach Norwoods team won it all (he wins at everything haha!!) good luck to your son as well. and thanks everyone for the kind words. i to enjoy reading about the players and how they are doing.
Posts: 102 | Location: prescott ar usa | Registered: January 21, 2004
Fanofgame- Congrats to Matt on a successful fall season! You have to love seeing a kid succeed that is a great young man and a hard worker!! Since I won't be seeing too many of my son's games I look forward to seeing some of Matt's!
Posts: 22 | Location: Nor Cal | Registered: January 01, 2007
Catchersdad08, thanks, you of all know whats gone into all of this esp. with my son. Hey how did your sons fall go? shoot me an email when you have time or post here. My niecs is at Uof A and loves it. loves the weather. love to here how Michael is doing.
Posts: 1560 | Location: california | Registered: December 17, 2007
