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[quote name="aaronjm75" post="1222490" timestamp="1337112784"] [quote author=BrenhamFan link=topic=99649.msg1222262#msg1222262 date=1337039395] [quote author=bronco pride link=topic=99649.msg1222257#msg1222257 date=1337037552] Highly recruited by who. They are about 5"6 150 lbs. They are good ball players but lets dont go overboard. Also looking at the crosby program they showed 47 players and 30 seniors. Crosby has alot to replace. [/quote] I agree...  I doubt they won't be highly recruited, unless they grow.  Look at Montgomery's Leroy Dobbins from a few years ago.  He was one of the best HB's in the state, and one of the most explosive players I've ever seen.  Due to his size, he wasn't highly recruited and went to a junior college in New York. [/quote] LeRoy Dobbins didn't get recruited because he was a special ed kid.  He didn't even have near the grades he needed to get into any D-1 college.  Colleges were foaming at the mouth over him until they saw his grades.  Get your facts straight. [/quote] BTW, here's a few more facts for you.... [Hidden Content] His scout grade was a 68 and he was a 2 star recruit.  (This isn't based on grades either)  I wonder why that was?  (since he was one of the states best players)

[quote name="aaronjm75" post="1222490" timestamp="1337112784"] [quote author=BrenhamFan link=topic=99649.msg1222262#msg1222262 date=1337039395] [quote author=bronco pride link=topic=99649.msg1222257#msg1222257 date=1337037552] Highly recruited by who. They are about 5"6 150 lbs. They are good ball players but lets dont go overboard. Also looking at the crosby program they showed 47 players and 30 seniors. Crosby has alot to replace. [/quote] I agree...  I doubt they won't be highly recruited, unless they grow.  Look at Montgomery's Leroy Dobbins from a few years ago.  He was one of the best HB's in the state, and one of the most explosive players I've ever seen.  Due to his size, he wasn't highly recruited and went to a junior college in New York. [/quote] LeRoy Dobbins didn't get recruited because he was a special ed kid.  He didn't even have near the grades he needed to get into any D-1 college.  Colleges were foaming at the mouth over him until they saw his grades.  Get your facts straight. [/quote] Ok, here's a fact for you...  If you're undersized it's an uphill battle to go to most D1 schools.  Not impossible, but the odds are def against them, if they don't grow some.  Is that better?

[quote name="GCMPats" post="1222457" timestamp="1337107205"] Very good students and very good high school athletes. Not sure if they will be "highly recruited", but I bet they will not have to pay for their college educations. [/quote] I agree with this too.

[quote name="j_dog" post="1222403" timestamp="1337098290"] [quote author=jdawg2012 link=topic=99954.msg1222379#msg1222379 date=1337095107] Jasper vs. China Spring Game 1: Friday, May 18 @ 5 Game 2: 30 min following Game 1 Game 3: Saturday, May 19 @ 12:00 Brenham Fireman's Park in Brenham [/quote] Is Fireman's Park the same place that Jasper played LaGrange several years ago?  I understood that to be the Blinn College stadium.  Just curious.  I plan to be there regardless.  :) [/quote] Was it yards away from a train track, have a huge billboard & have wooden bleachers?  If so, it was Fireman's Park.

[quote name="NorthoftheBorder" post="1222399" timestamp="1337097724"] [quote author=BrenhamFan link=topic=99986.msg1222384#msg1222384 date=1337096490] [quote author=knows2much link=topic=99986.msg1222367#msg1222367 date=1337092947] Every big school, in every state....and most small schools....do some form of recruiting.  Those schools that don't get beat. [/quote] Once you become a successful program, their is no need to recruit.  We have parents that move here all of the time to get exposure for their kid.  It helps them get noticed by colleges. (mainly football & baseball) [/quote] I noticed that with SLC when Dodge was in his run of state titles.  All of a sudden he had kids of former Cowboys moving in to be on the team. [/quote] Yes sir...  Always a loop hole somewhere.

If you are going to this series, and you have never been to Fireman's Park, you are in for a real treat.  This is truly one of best venues to play at.  Think Wrigley Field or Fenway Park of HS.  It's an old historic park, with an awesome look.  Also, the playing surface is second to none.  A couple of helpful tips...  Park far away, cuz foul balls will beat cars up all game long.  Fireman's Park seats a lot of people, but part of the historic feel is wooden bleachers, so if that bothers you, bring a stadium seat.  Also expect to hear a couple train horns during the game, cuz there is a train track just yards from the home dugout. (city just passed a noise ordinance, but they still use the horn some times) Good luck to both teams.

[quote name="Eagle11" post="1222388" timestamp="1337096945"] I don't have any skin in this series.....I really like Durant and cannot stand Kobe or Artest [/quote] I don't really like the Laker's, but I like Kobe just because he's so exciting to watch.  Not a fan of OKC, cuz I feel like they have too many bandwagon fans.

[quote name="Mr. Buddy Garrity" post="1222234" timestamp="1337031463"] [quote author=biaplayer link=topic=99987.msg1222230#msg1222230 date=1337031060] Just saw the schedule, glad to see silsbee and wos, but who is humble-summer creek.? Never heard of them? Sorry to see Crosby and texas city go. Enjoyed watching the games over the last couple of years, won't miss the twins though they were a handfull!. Barbershill, well I guess they were just scared lol. Can someone tell. Me about this humble team???? I know nothing about them?????? [/quote]so PNG was afraid to play Memorial this year i see....hmmmm..... ;D [/quote] We'll be your Huckelberry...  ;)

[quote name="knows2much" post="1222367" timestamp="1337092947"] Every big school, in every state....and most small schools....do some form of recruiting.  Those schools that don't get beat. [/quote] Once you become a successful program, their is no need to recruit.  We have parents that move here all of the time to get exposure for their kid.  It helps them get noticed by colleges. (mainly football & baseball)

[quote name="Eagle11" post="1222372" timestamp="1337094061"] How about those Lakers?.....oops, wrong forum [/quote] Kobe will answer, just like my Cubs!  8)

[quote name="Buccaneer#3" post="1222314" timestamp="1337056386"] Ok guys what happened? At first everyone was wanting to do it. Now no one has said they are for sure doing it. Lets get this thing done! I want to fish haha ;D [/quote] No boat + No knowledge of the area = Loss of $ Otherwise, I'd be interested....

[quote name="Monkeynuts" post="1222285" timestamp="1337046629"] Reservation cancelled Indian mound to Ant Mound Indian crossing the Trinity [/quote] Reservation Cancelled Pretty creative....

[quote name="JohnSmith" post="1222268" timestamp="1337043442"] [quote author=ShlyKBMT link=topic=99987.msg1222255#msg1222255 date=1337037457] Summer Creek went 9-2 last year. 6-1 in district. Wins: Pasadena Rayburn, Magnolia, South Houston, Huntsville, Kingwood Park, Willis, New Caney, Caney Creek, Porter, Humble. Loss: Willis, Magnolia West (Bi-District) [/quote]At least 6 out of 9 wins a good not excellent but good avg. 3A school would have won as well.  Not including Kingwood Park because after all they did knock Brenham out the playoffs in 2010. ;D ;D [/quote] They did get beat by Brenham 35-3 last year though!  ;)

Wow!  This could be good....  BH'sPlayoffSolution Headdress2TailFeathers TribeFlyWithEagles

I'd say they are about on Crosby's level.

[quote name="bronco pride" post="1222257" timestamp="1337037552"] Highly recruited by who. They are about 5"6 150 lbs. They are good ball players but lets dont go overboard. Also looking at the crosby program they showed 47 players and 30 seniors. Crosby has alot to replace. [/quote] I agree...  I doubt they won't be highly recruited, unless they grow.  Look at Montgomery's Leroy Dobbins from a few years ago.  He was one of the best HB's in the state, and one of the most explosive players I've ever seen.  Due to his size, he wasn't highly recruited and went to a junior college in New York.

Nice to see that you're still alive Scooter!  Haha

[quote name="Eagle11" post="1222183" timestamp="1337022792"] [quote author=BrenhamFan link=topic=99950.msg1222180#msg1222180 date=1337022206] [quote author=mythreesons link=topic=99950.msg1222157#msg1222157 date=1337019429] Brenham has always been a team that everyone has looked up to as a  get it done team due to the coaching experience and a very well put together athletic program that includes enough coaches to have almost one for each position. This I'm guessing is made available through backing from their community, one that supports all sports and welcomes many visitors to their area.  Bringing enough players to fill more than one bus is an awesome luxury that many schools cannot pull off but I'm sure would if they could, it sure makes a neutral site seem like playing at their own. Hope their players know how fortunate they are to have the bar set so high and all the people that help make it happen.  Good luck to both teams!!! and the Class of 2012! [/quote] Great post, and it's very true.  I'm sure the players know, because coach Long reminds them every chance he gets that [i][b]they play for the state's most storied program[/b][/i].  He makes sure they know that putting on the Brenham jersey means they're not just playing for theirselves, but for their teammates & their town.  They are privileged to play for Brenham, but that privilege comes with an awful lot of pressure as well.  They are under a microscope and they get every teams best shot.  Due to the past success of the program, seasons are considered a failure if we don't atleast play in the regional final.  It has it's advantages and disadvantages, but it's always a fun ride! [/quote] I do not follow Brenham and I am relatively new to 4A but isn't that statement cutting Bellaire short? I am just asking because I know Bellaires baseball history and have never really heard much about Brenham. [/quote] Bellaire is def one of the states top programs, and have been for a long time.  I have lots of respect for them, but if you look at the accomplishments of both, I'd give the edge to Brenham. [b]Comparison[/b]                                 Brenham  Bellaire State Titles                    7              7 Tourney Appearances    16            11

[quote name="mythreesons" post="1222157" timestamp="1337019429"] Brenham has always been a team that everyone has looked up to as a  get it done team due to the coaching experience and a very well put together athletic program that includes enough coaches to have almost one for each position. This I'm guessing is made available through backing from their community, one that supports all sports and welcomes many visitors to their area.  Bringing enough players to fill more than one bus is an awesome luxury that many schools cannot pull off but I'm sure would if they could, it sure makes a neutral site seem like playing at their own. Hope their players know how fortunate they are to have the bar set so high and all the people that help make it happen.  Good luck to both teams!!! and the Class of 2012! [/quote] Great post, and it's very true.  I'm sure the players know, because coach Long reminds them every chance he gets that they play for the state's most storied program.  He makes sure they know that putting on the Brenham jersey means they're not just playing for theirselves, but for their teammates & their town.  They are privileged to play for Brenham, but that privilege comes with an awful lot of pressure as well.  They are under a microscope and they get every teams best shot.  Due to the past success of the program, seasons are considered a failure if we don't atleast play in the regional final.  It has it's advantages and disadvantages, but it's always a fun ride!

Is Brenham home in the first game?

If you are going, get there early.  Brenham baseball fans travel well, especially during the playoffs.  It will be packed!

[quote name="Gametime23" post="1222122" timestamp="1337015326"] Region 3 no matter what size school usually has good baseball. Tomball had Westfield, Klein Forest and Dekaney in their district which if they were in some other districts they would be ok and usually have a stud pitcher or 2 to throw at you. In this district there is tons of good pitchers prob the only advantage if you get to the playoffs you don't see much better. The district next year will not be near as competitive, really wished to be in y'alls distgrict for better competition. [/quote] Ya, our district is a gauntlet!

[quote name="Gametime23" post="1222106" timestamp="1337013867"] Not saying they will I said they have a shot and I obviously regarded to y'all as good by saying you would win a state title this yr without saying it. To dethrown would mean y'all are reigning champs. Stratford is a different story, inner city school playing weak baseball teams. As far as the teams you play Tomball plays them as well and is in probably the hardest 5A district in the state. I just wonder if Tomball will be in Region 3 or 2 in 4A bc they are in region 2 now. Oh fyi I played against you guys about 10 years ago in the playoffs, I know what they are capable of and seen them get stronger since then bc we beat y'all ;P lol and we were an avg team with a little luck on our side. I wish you guys the best of luck and would like no other 4A team besides y'all or a Magnolia team to win it all. [/quote] Thanks, it's always nice to have extra support.  We have a long way to go still, with our biggest test yet, this weekend.  I agree on y'alls schedule being one of the most difficult.  Ours wasn't a cake walk though.... (except Northbrook) I think y'all will be in region 3 next year.  It will be an even more difficult region to navigate through, with the new teams we have joining.

[quote name="Gametime23" post="1222039" timestamp="1336999843"] Can't wait till next year when Tomball drops 4A. Been doing fairly well in 5A, pretty good shot to dethrown the Cubs as state champs lol. [/quote] I guess it's good thing our schedule has been loaded with top 5A teams for the last 15 years.  If you think Tomball will just come in and be the king, you're sadly mistaken.  Ask Stratford how well that worked out for them....  They did ok in 5A, then they joined our district and couldn't even make the playoffs!  We play teams that are as good or better than Tomball every year.... (The Woodlands, Houston Lamar, Klein, Round Rock, RR Stoney Point, & numerous CFISD schools) The tourneys we play in are 80%-90% full of 5A schools.  With that being said, we're not intimidated one bit.  To be the best, you have to beat the best.  Everybody in 4A region 3 knows that the road to Round Rock goes through Brenham, and for the last 3 years and counting, my Cubs are the only team that has made it down that road.  Also, we were state champs in 2010.  In 2009 & 2011, we were just semifinalist.  ;)

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