EAGLE07

This move has Nolan Ryan written all over it.  With Ryan, Hamilton, and now this......call me a Rangers fan !

[quote name="GTBBaseball" post="1017254" timestamp="1307563615"] Whats intersting about Taylor is he colided with the Cone kid on an outfield play that snapped his neck. Cone was the Rangers 37th pick Monday Night.... What a "good" story. Ataboy to the Texas Rangers! [/quote] Indeed...what a story ! hats off to the Texas Rangers !

[quote name="GTBBaseball" post="1017207" timestamp="1307545730"] McNeese had a 58th pick in SS Jace Peterson(starting strong safety in football for McNeese) as well as Lee Orr in the 13th round. Would like to see Bronson from Jasper suit it up on the baseball field for McNeese, a 8th rounder by KC Royals as a Sr in high school, also starting safety for McNeese. Not sure on Dillon, walks to K's ratio was a lil high and ERA was high, didnt miss enough bats this season(.393 opponents batting avg against him), had a tough season this year. Sam, as for CJ and Gabby, really hope it pans out for both of them. What's interesting is an Ex Lamar catcher popped his ex school with a 2nd rounder. Ricklefsen, as he always seems to do, got Gabby before many knew what his talent level was... the list of 'pro-tool' guys Ricklefsen has signed since he began coaching in 88 is pretty special due to being at 2 mid major programs, McNeese and Lamar. One heck of an "evaluator" on talent. Thnk about it, Ricklefsen played for Wayne Graham, helped "Build" that McNeese program in late 80's through the 90's with Tony Robichaux, and now with coach Gilligan bringing in guys like Hoffpauir, Hensley, Sanchez, Ambort, Delome, Harrington, and more.... The draft was down this year a tad, so says the experts, but who knows until 3 years from now... I think the Astros pick was huge with Springer, ridiculous numbers at UConn. 6'3 200 16,18 and 12 homeruns in 3 seasons and 12, 33, and 31 stolen bases in 3 seasons also. Team USA guy who can flat out play, 6.5 runner at 6'3" 200 with Pop, a tad below a Josh Hamilton, but a remarkable skill level, a baseball guy, and tremendous upside. Another intersting draftee, Bryce Harpers brother who transfered from Cal back to Southern Nevada JC to "oversee" Bryce, heads to Univ South Carolina, was the a 30th pick by the Nationals, with only 18innings of work this season... Nationals popped TCU's Purke also. Bryce is creating havoc in the minors, his numbers are pretty dang strong, 14homeruns, but blew a kiss at a pitcher 3 nights ago and is getting heck for it. Heres the video [Hidden Content]. Also the "Great One" Wayne Gretzky's boy Trevor was drafted by the Cubs in the 7th round. We got to see this kid play as a 16yr old in Phoenix a few years back, Old man Wayne is in great shape, and his son shocked us with his size, 6ft 3inch 1st baseman with pop who intends to attend San Diego State and play for Tony Gwynn. "Rudy" the hard nose relentless football player at Notre Dame, his nephew got drafted, he will be in Austin this weekend for Arizona State. And super agent Scott Boras's son was drafted in the 30th round by Milwaukee [/quote] As always great stuff, GT. Love reading your informative posts.

[quote name="PhatMack19" post="1017038" timestamp="1307477309"] [b]Texas(47-16) vs. Arizona St.(42-16) in Austin[/b] Friday 6pm Saturday 6pm Sunday if necessary [b]Texas A&M(45-19) vs. Florida St.(45-17) in Tallahassee[/b] Saturday 3:30pm Sunday   4pm Monday if necessary [b]Dallas Baptist(42-18) vs. California(35-21) in Santa Clara[/b] Saturday 7pm Sunday 9pm Monday if necessary [Hidden Content] [/quote] I'm going with the Texas trio. Hook Em Horns ! and best of luck to the Ags and Dallas Baptist !

[quote name="PhatMack19" post="1017034" timestamp="1307476233"] That rain delay last night allowed Friday starter Micheal Wacha to get an extra days rest and start on the mound today.  He threw a great game. [/quote] Yes he did....Congratulations to the Aggies.

Man, that is hard to pick. Good luck to the Brenham Cubs !

[quote name="king" post="1016994" timestamp="1307467175"] Anybody seen this rightfielder for miami? He made 2 sick diving catches. Then another great one against Florida!! [/quote] Kid is a beast...outstanding in the Regionals all weekend.

Congratulations to Gabby of the Crosby Cougars ! Job well done, young man.  Best of luck !!

[quote name="GTBBaseball" post="1016588" timestamp="1307310757"] A few interesting decisions made within the past hour... Rice and Cal tied at 3.. Rice has bases loaded, 1 out.. Cal gets a strike out on the 9hole a and weak grounder from their leadoff to 2nd base which ends inning, no runs... THEN, Rice calls for a 30minute lightning delay... Cal's big Righty has went 2 2/3rds shutout ball but you can bet now he wont be coming back out in the 8th after sitting more then 30minutes from the "delay". And then Rice will have their 2,3,4 coming to the plate when play resumes. TCU coaching move was interesting in bottom of the 6th.. Down 4-3, bases loaded, They go to the pen for a lefty with a 9 ERA to face Elders(Oral Roberts top power guy - .325 hitter with 11homeruns).. 2 pitches into the count, GRANDSLAM to RF, Puts ORU up 8-3... a 9ERA guy to face ORU's top hitter with bases loaded... They leave the freshman Crichton sitting in the pen with 9decisions and a 1.9ERA and run out that lefty to get Elders... interesting... Texas State goes to their game 1 starter in relief in the 9th with runners on 1st and 2nd 1 out verse Texas.. he then walks the bases loaded, falls behind 2-1 and gives up a dead middle of the plate FB to lose the game. NCAA Regionals Baseball.... Decision making seperates the "quality from good".... [/quote] Actually the delay was legit...My son was playing at U of H at the same time. We in the stands were getting very concerned about the lightning...The second game was cancelled. The TCU and Texas State moves, I still have not figured out.

Good luck....

[quote name="Scalp'em" post="1016089" timestamp="1307103478"] Thanks Eagle. My deals is I don't think LSU deserved post season, but when you look at some of the teams that got in then you have to take LSU. They could of put LSU in Virginia's bracket as the #4 seed or something. Here's the reason why they didn't picket LSU, because every top seed in AMERICA is scared to play the Bayou Bengals this time of the year period :D ;D [/quote] Now you blew it.  ;)

[quote name="Bill Dauterive" post="1015708" timestamp="1306945756"] OK........thank you sooooo much for sharing that. I will pass the word to all of those who care.. [/quote] ??? ::) ::) ??? ::) ???

[quote name="WOSgrad" post="1016049" timestamp="1307069745"] [quote author=BrenhamFan link=topic=84711.msg1016048#msg1016048 date=1307069526] Sorry about the updates....  No service out here in the big town of Mumford!  Lol :D [/quote] Maybe Randle should have sprung for a tower. ;D [/quote] Now that der is funny.  ;D ;D Congrats to the Brenham Cubs. He didn't spend the tower $$$ on one of dem Viking party boats did he.  ;)

I sure like Scalp Em's determination and team support.  ;) Personally, I would've had the Tigers in...nobody asked me, however.

[quote name="UHCoog14" post="1015527" timestamp="1306877610"] I believe the UH field is already being used in the 5A Region 3 finals. [/quote] UH also being used by Karl Young Summer Collegiate League.

Very unfortunate for Stilson. Hope everything works out for him.

[quote name="dirtball" post="1014614" timestamp="1306514800"]    I cannot figure out the outfield lights. This game wouldn't be close if two deep high fly balls in center and rightcenter are picked up by the defense. Then, the infield is about 50/50 on bad bounces. Brenham is winning there, maybe why Long likes it, but certainly both teams face the same obstacles.   Santa Fe made some great diving catches in the outfield on some ropes, maybe the problem occurs when the ball is hit high. the two we lost were pro fly outs, way up there. [/quote] Dirtball, check your personal messages.

[quote name="BrenhamFan" post="1014556" timestamp="1306504038"] Ya we played them early this year, in tournament.  They were a good team, but it was one of our better performances.  (We won 13-9) I just figured that it was worth bringing up, since they were a state finalist last year. Moody on the other hand, beat Boerne Champion 8-1, last night. [/quote] Moody/Boerne Champion Calalllen/Smithson Valley two great series. 

Smithson Valley has a strong squad every year.

How 'bout them Coogs !

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[quote name="BrenhamFan" post="1014128" timestamp="1306359270"] [quote author=EAGLE07 link=topic=84552.msg1014118#msg1014118 date=1306355312] Final,  6-4  Mizzou.   >:( >:( >:( [/quote] ;D [/quote] Don't make me put the voodoo hex on those Brenham Cubs.  ;)

[quote name="UHCoog14" post="1014123" timestamp="1306356790"] At this point, UT could care less about the Big XII tourney. It's always good to win, but there are bigger fish to fry down the road. [/quote] Correct..

Final,  6-4  Mizzou.  >:( >:( >:(

[quote name="Pitch Count" post="1013635" timestamp="1306187493"] [quote author=77 link=topic=84400.msg1012887#msg1012887 date=1305917075] [quote author=queenb77630 link=topic=84400.msg1012876#msg1012876 date=1305916006] So you men/women think its okay for a coach/teacher to say such things in front of parents and young children?  [color=blue]I don't![/color]  If they feel the need to say such things to their players, then say it where no one but them can hear it! I don't expect them (the coaches) to be all surgery sweet to the players; however, when they (the coaches) are in the presence of the parents (aka: supporters) and young children, WATCH YOUR MOUTH! For whoever said my son deserved it: you are a real piece of work.  Just for the record my son did not play that game; he was sick.  I was still there though, supporting the kids.  Working the concession stand.  Buying the sodas.  Ordering the shirts to support the team.  As a matter of fact, it was the same day that I turned in the sponsorship money that I had collected for the baseball program.  [b][color=blue]Don't talk about what you don't know![/color][/b]I know Coach Rojas would get onto the players; however, I don't recall ever hearing him curse like that in public.  Practices yes, NOT in public for everyone to hear. As far as Coach T; I loved him when he was my PE coach in high school and I would have been furious had he not been appointed as AD.  I think he will do a wonderful job.  He has the knowledge, expertise, and personality that just makes him such a wonderful man.  I'm sad to see Coach Hooks go; but couldn't ask for a better replacement. [/quote]I dont think that kind of language should be used on the field ever but it happens and keeping your son off the team will only hurt one person and its not the coach. [/quote] Don't stand too close to the dugout . . . You may be surprised what kind of language your kid is hearing from his peers . . . don't think it starts in High School either . . . Pull your head from the sand and teach him to rise above, not run from what he hears around him.  If you've done [b]your[/b] job and set the proper example he should realize what is "right" and act accordingly. [/quote] Excellent post !