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[quote name="Tyrone_Biggums" post="731643" timestamp="1260998538"] "FYI Crosby and Dayton BOTH SUCKED PRIOR TO STEWARt, so get over yourselves". -- Goobtalk You're right goobtalk, it's just that Crosby still does! EAGLE_07...Dont get mad that this thread is trying to compete with the next bh ad thread........DO I SMELL A RIVALRY????? MODS>>>Don't shut it down, let the train keep on rolling. [/quote] Oh, I'm not mad....just some of it seems to be getting a little out of hand. I'm not much for the BH ad thread either.

Ouch ! Way to go Eagles !

[quote name="AggiesAreWe" post="731584" timestamp="1260996186"] 7 Denison players made the all state teams, and 10 Denton Guyer/Ryan combos made the teams also. A little North Texas bias going on with these teams. ;) [/quote] Noticed that myself.

MIF, Great post. I think you nailed it on the head w/ #4.

[quote name="bearbryant" post="731251" timestamp="1260964965"] This thread makes me want to shoot myself.  I can't believe that I just wasted my time reading all of this.  [/quote] LOL...I wouldn't go to the Barbers Hill head coach thread if I were you.  ;)

Any Mod out there ready to shut this garbage down ?

[quote name="falconfanatic" post="721357" timestamp="1259647553"] [quote author=Bigdaddy79 link=topic=63160.msg721309#msg721309 date=1259643104] Cleveland has a kid coming in this year that is very talented on the mound and at the plate. I know one kid doesn't make or brake the team but he will bi a big help in there rotation that I feel was week last year and should do better this year than last year. I'm not saying they will win their district because Splendora has a really good group of kids this year. I don't know much about Huffman or Tarkington. Coldspring should be good but I think a young team is going to hinder then, Give them 2 years and they will be solid with a great group of Freshmen coming in. Shephard will be a threat I think with a group of kid in there that have been playing together for a few years. I think it is the group of kids that went to the Dixie World Series. This is just my opinion [/quote] Huffman will runaway with district again they lose only 3 starters from a team last year that was very young. watch out for blain hashagen has been clocked as high as 89 to 90 on the mound and is a great catcher 1.9 average pop time he hit .392 last year. also watch out for Austin Key hit .414 last year as a freshman and played a great 3rd base [/quote] Hashagen is a lefty isn't he ?

[quote name="643" post="731255" timestamp="1260966221"] Just because a player is on a select team don't mean squat AND just because a guy has a job of being a HS coach dont meen squat either, if I were a HS coach I would love to have a team with a few players that were coached by Ex college or MLB players>>how can that be a bad thing. I will agree just because a kid played select ball don't make him any better BUT I too think its the coaching some recieve on some of these select teams that does make them better NO DOUGHT ABOUT IT. You Nay sayers need to do a little research and see just how many Ex Pro players sons are now college or MLB players, could the reason be the coaches (dads) knew exactly what it takes and how to get there...and I'm fairly sure their HS coaches were glad to get them... [/quote] Thank you....for 78Stang has completely lost me.

[quote name="bobtex" post="730814" timestamp="1260900179"] Dayton is a country school with farms and ranches! On the Crosby side, it is more a bedroom community that is getting more white collar ever year!   Two different economic groups always cause friction and contempt! Both groups have their good and bad points! [/quote] Really  ??? ??? ??? I need to get out more.  :o

[quote name="bmtball" post="730643" timestamp="1260877949"] Clearly, Select takes many forms that is difficult to put into one category.  Yes, you do have glorified league teams out there that take their little league or pony league all-stars and place them on a weekend travelling team.  Yes, you have paid coaches who are not much better than a non-paid coach, and yes, you do have organizations that focus on wins and not the child.  It is impossible to lump them all in to one category.  But please 78 Stang and Mid county madness, don't disparage all select teams due to your negative experiences with one. Last summer, I started the Gladiator Baseball Organization for high school age kids.  I worked in conjunction with Morgan Walker, to give his younger Gladiators and other local kids, an opportunity to play travelling summer ball at the high school level.  Our sole focus is to prepare our kids for the next level, whatever that may be.  For example, the focus of 14s is to better prepare them for high school ball (60/90).  Our 15s and 16s our focus is to better prepare them for varsity high school ball.  Our 17s & 18s, to better prepare them for college ball AND to get them exposure with college scouts.  We carefully choose tournaments where we feel there will be exceptional competition, so our kids can face better teams and better pitching.  I could care less whether we win tournaments.  Yes, I want to see our kids play well and up to their potential, but we do not win at all costs.  We have a player conduct policy that we implemented this year.  If a player does not have the grades (yes, we monitor grades), or has off-field behavior that is detrimental to the player or the team, then we punish the player accordingly.  To address the assertion that select is only for the rich, we charge $100 per month.  We fundraise for the rest.  We do not turn people away for an inability to pay.  However, we expect players and parents to fill in for their lack of pay with volunteerism of some sort to the organization.  Playing for any team is a privelege, not a right.  We want all kids to respect that through helping out in one way or another.  So, no, select ball is not for the upper/middle class, as some have asserted. Finally, we do pay coaches.  And here is why.  First, I feel a paid coach, at this age group is necessary.  At this age, the game has passed a number of Dad's by.  Paid coaches, in SE TX are former college and pro players.  These coaches have the necessary on-field experience.  Equally as important, they can mentor the kids on the dos and don'ts of the college experience because they have been there before.  Second, I do not like the idea of of a Dad coaching their kid, for obvious reasons.  Third, a paid coach allows the organization to have leverage.  If a coach is not meeting expectations for whatever reason, a paid coach runs the risk of being fired, and their livelihood is hurt.   A volunteer can tell you to shove it because it is just a hobby for them.  Yes, there may be some very qualified volunters, but that is not the direction we feel is where we want to go.  Having said that, I feel we have some of the best coaches in SE TX.  Sam Moore and Jeff Moye coach our 18's.  Jed McBride/Morgan Walker coach our 16s, as does Derrick Spivey and Jesse Floyd.  Pat Ford coaches our 14s.  While these aren't the only qualified coaches in SE TX, I feel we have some exceptional paid coaches. Bottom line, there is no cookie cutter approach to select ball.  There are teams established for a variety of reasons.  Having been through this, I would suggest finding an organization that best meets your child's needs.  There are a number of great organizations out there (GTB in Orange County, TPX Baseball in Dayton, Bullet Baseball in Lake Charles are just a few).  I am not saying we are the best, just another option for our local kids.  In fact, it is difficult to identify a "best" organization or team because there are a lot of variations of select.  The "best" team or organization is the one that best suits your child.  If you had a bad experience with one.  Look around to find another that best suits your child.  They are out there.  Believe me.  If you want to have a discussion about the merits of select or want to learn more about our organization and what we went through to date, feel free to call me or IM me.  I am willing to help others find a team or build their organization based on the mistakes and successes we have made.   Dave Morrow-658-9279 Gladiator Baseball [/quote] Excellent post....

[quote name="downgoesfrazier" post="730409" timestamp="1260828247"] [quote author=GCMPats link=topic=62612.msg730077#msg730077 date=1260801961] Here's a name that may toss his hat into the ring: David Aymond NS Football Coach, Campus Athletic Coordinator - 23-5A Coach of Year 1995,1996, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005 - Greater Houston Coach of Year 1996 - Director of Greater Houston Football Coaches Association 1997-98 - Houston Touchdown Club Player of Year Committee – 1997, 1998 - Texas High School Coaches Association Board of Directors: 1997-2001 - Touchdown Club Coach of the Year: 1996 and 2003 - Touchdown Club Coach of the Year Finalist: 2002 - NFL Houston Texans 5A Coach of the Year: 2003 - 5A Division | State Champion 15-0: 2003 Rumor is that he and North Shore may be ready for a change. [/quote] I don't see Aymond leaving North Shore for "the hill" [/quote] $$$$$$ can change things.  ;)

[quote name="GCMPats" post="730198" timestamp="1260814778"] [quote author=EAGLE07 link=topic=63648.msg729803#msg729803 date=1260752076] [quote author=lonestarX link=topic=63648.msg729606#msg729606 date=1260733173] [quote author=GCMPats link=topic=63648.msg728240#msg728240 date=1260559526] [quote author=EAGLE07 link=topic=63648.msg728229#msg728229 date=1260558676] [quote author=J Creeper link=topic=63648.msg728227#msg728227 date=1260558473] [quote author=the_dude_abides link=topic=63648.msg728215#msg728215 date=1260557340] You live in texas, nobody cares how good your girls track team is or whether or not your coed softball team has talent.  The radioactive chemicals at the superfund site in barrett must have leaked into your water. [/quote] Funny that you have to resort to mentioning girls sports.  How do you think you guys will fare in basketball and baseball?  Kinda like last year?   :D [/quote] I'll take Barbers Hill in baseball.  ;) [/quote] On that little note, what happened to the Mangum kid from Crosby that was going to sign with Rice?  Did he change his mind? [/quote] A note on the Mangum kid, Coach Pierce at Rice decided it better for him to spend a year juco at Galveston, verses getting little playing time behind Rice's senior shortstop. Word is a lot of big names going to Galveston this year with the new coaching. [/quote] Thanks for the update. I think that is a wise decision...better to be playing. Hague, the Rice ss is a JR this year. Galveston will be improved this year...still a ways to go, IMO. I saw them in the fall, very impressed w/ new the coaching staff....lots of energy. [/quote] I agree with the P/T aspect. How important is it as a student to start off at Rice? I mean in regards to becoming acclimated to their educational environment. Thanks for the update. [/quote] Very good point...Very hard to keep up grades and play at Rice. I know a couple of kids that had to transfer. Most teachers at Rice do not care that you missed a week of classes on a road trip.

How tragic. My thoughts and prayers to the Martinez family.

[quote name="midcountymadness" post="730001" timestamp="1260769098"] select is good for some kids (usually upper and middle class) and it is bad for others that are left to play in the now crappy local league that is for the rest of the kids select leaves out the six seven eight and nine hole hitters on most high school teams rendering the local high school teams weaker during their hs season because they did not progress like the top of the order players 10-15 do not progress like they used to either making the longshot moving into the order more rare than years ago the top pitchers in the area are often thrown twice on the same weekend which is over use (some coaches have received bonuses for winning which really increased this problem) the orgonal poster was correct about select ball effecting team chemistry, that is fact area high school teams were better back in the 80's and 90's and even early 00's before the dawn of the select movement (look at the drop in playoff wins since that time) [/quote] You must be around the wrong "select' teams all  that I can say.

[quote name="lonestarX" post="729606" timestamp="1260733173"] [quote author=GCMPats link=topic=63648.msg728240#msg728240 date=1260559526] [quote author=EAGLE07 link=topic=63648.msg728229#msg728229 date=1260558676] [quote author=J Creeper link=topic=63648.msg728227#msg728227 date=1260558473] [quote author=the_dude_abides link=topic=63648.msg728215#msg728215 date=1260557340] You live in texas, nobody cares how good your girls track team is or whether or not your coed softball team has talent.  The radioactive chemicals at the superfund site in barrett must have leaked into your water. [/quote] Funny that you have to resort to mentioning girls sports.  How do you think you guys will fare in basketball and baseball?  Kinda like last year?   :D [/quote] I'll take Barbers Hill in baseball.  ;) [/quote] On that little note, what happened to the Mangum kid from Crosby that was going to sign with Rice?  Did he change his mind? [/quote] A note on the Mangum kid, Coach Pierce at Rice decided it better for him to spend a year juco at Galveston, verses getting little playing time behind Rice's senior shortstop. Word is a lot of big names going to Galveston this year with the new coaching. [/quote] Thanks for the update. I think that is a wise decision...better to be playing. Hague, the Rice ss is a JR this year. Galveston will be improved this year...still a ways to go, IMO. I saw them in the fall, very impressed w/ new the coaching staff....lots of energy.

[quote name="dayton" post="729193" timestamp="1260672420"] [quote author=Lightning/Eagle link=topic=63706.msg729178#msg729178 date=1260671088] I went and watched the LT game today. They are extremely good. I know, their record indicates that, but I was really impressed. What a well coached and disciplined team. Dawson tried to be scrappy at first but [b]they were not in the same league with LT.[/b][/quote] not many are..... simply amazing. [/quote] For sure.

From Barbers Hill.......GO CUBS !

[quote name="AJ25" post="728469" timestamp="1260586006"] Eagle. Can you send me numbers to any coaches? I haven't had a chance to talk with coach about it just yet, but figured contacting can't hurt. [/quote] Call me.. and go Roadrunners.  ;)

[quote name="cleanup13" post="728440" timestamp="1260581700"] Can anyone help with contacts for any competitive summer leagues in Houston for college players? [/quote] Check your pms...You're Jon's Mom, correct?

Lady Eagles putting up some impressive numbers. Way to go Hill !

[quote name="Lights.Out10" post="728275" timestamp="1260563236"] [quote author=EAGLE07 link=topic=63648.msg728267#msg728267 date=1260562574] [quote author=GCMPats link=topic=63648.msg728240#msg728240 date=1260559526] [quote author=EAGLE07 link=topic=63648.msg728229#msg728229 date=1260558676] [quote author=J Creeper link=topic=63648.msg728227#msg728227 date=1260558473] [quote author=the_dude_abides link=topic=63648.msg728215#msg728215 date=1260557340] You live in texas, nobody cares how good your girls track team is or whether or not your coed softball team has talent.  The radioactive chemicals at the superfund site in barrett must have leaked into your water. [/quote] Funny that you have to resort to mentioning girls sports.  How do you think you guys will fare in basketball and baseball?  Kinda like last year?   :D [/quote] I'll take Barbers Hill in baseball.  ;) [/quote] On that little note, what happened to the Mangum kid from Crosby that was going to sign with Rice?  Did he change his mind? [/quote] Good question...not sure either. I will try to find out. [/quote] instead of worrying where Caleb is going, y'all should be worrying about how much damage him and the rest of the Coogs are gonna cause on their way to a district championship! [/quote] I'm a baseball guy.....worried  ??? ??? no, just curious where he will be playing ball in college...good solid player. Couldn't give a rat's a$$ about the other honestly...mine's in college now. He's the lefty that owned Crosby in '07-08.  ::) ::) ::)

[quote name="GCMPats" post="728240" timestamp="1260559526"] [quote author=EAGLE07 link=topic=63648.msg728229#msg728229 date=1260558676] [quote author=J Creeper link=topic=63648.msg728227#msg728227 date=1260558473] [quote author=the_dude_abides link=topic=63648.msg728215#msg728215 date=1260557340] You live in texas, nobody cares how good your girls track team is or whether or not your coed softball team has talent.  The radioactive chemicals at the superfund site in barrett must have leaked into your water. [/quote] Funny that you have to resort to mentioning girls sports.  How do you think you guys will fare in basketball and baseball?  Kinda like last year?   :D [/quote] I'll take Barbers Hill in baseball.  ;) [/quote] On that little note, what happened to the Mangum kid from Crosby that was going to sign with Rice?  Did he change his mind? [/quote] Good question...not sure either. I will try to find out.

[quote name="J Creeper" post="728227" timestamp="1260558473"] [quote author=the_dude_abides link=topic=63648.msg728215#msg728215 date=1260557340] You live in texas, nobody cares how good your girls track team is or whether or not your coed softball team has talent.  The radioactive chemicals at the superfund site in barrett must have leaked into your water. [/quote] Funny that you have to resort to mentioning girls sports.  How do you think you guys will fare in basketball and baseball?  Kinda like last year?   :D [/quote] I'll take Barbers Hill in baseball.  ;)

[quote name="Buccaneer#3" post="727830" timestamp="1260498875"] Anyone know when he plans on returning? [/quote] After he plays in the all-star game.  ;) What a joke NBA voting is. hasn't played a minute but has enough votes to start in the all-star game.  ::) ::) I read in the Chronicle, possible return of 12/28.

[quote name="JohnnyT60" post="727381" timestamp="1260415910"] Cause haven't had to listen to those OU suckers all year and it's great. Remember that dude that got on here for awhile, guess he's gone now.  ;D [/quote] LOL. I was just thinking the same.....haven't heard from him a long time. HOOK EM HORNS !