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I'm sure Felts will join him. That's where he really wants to be.

Plays for San Diego Show and will play GTB tomorrow. Hope Johnson K's him up. Or plunks him.

Isn't Bryce Harper's team in this tourney?

Richland is D3 Juco, so no athletic scholarships. But if you have to go to a D3 Juco, this is the one to go to. Actually won the D3 Juco world series this year. School is cheap as dirt but you have to stay in an apartment because the school does not have dorms. Galveston just went through a coaching change, but they finished in the middle of the pack in Region 14 South. A good place to play, plus it's college at the beach.

they have pictures of their plans to update, but they aren't touching the visitors side.

they're a pretty solid team in the Region 14. They are in the best junior college conference in baseball. If you can get over living in bossier, it's a good place to play ball at.

Well everyone agrees about app. state. I think one thing that is stopping them is their stadium.. They're working on expanding the home side, but the visitors side looks like a HS stadium.

There is plenty of parking through the school, and there is the walk way across the highway that will connect the school parking lots and the football stadium. Yeah, it's a little bit of a walk, but they won't be building any parking lots. Atleast until it is proven that they are necessary/

I'm guessing that this fieldhouse will occupy most of the parking lot?

Looking at the webcam, it's mostly gone. It's completely torn down, but most of the trash is gone as well

I agree mostly with the App. State and Delaware. Delaware is where Ravens QB Joe Flacco hails from, and they make deep playoff runs every year. App. State, nothing really needs to be said about this team that no one doesn't know. They are great at the D1-AA level every year, and contend with the big teams most of the time.

To the person that created the team, it is a business for them. They created the team. You look at the owners of the teams like Houston Heat, Texas Sundevils, etc... They will make profit off of it. That's not to say that they shouldn't be coaching and working for their money. Coming from experience, if your kid is good enough, it's worth paying a little extra to have your kid on a more solidified team. Not a team that some parent on your kids little league team from last year decided they would start. Not that they don't know baseball or how to run a program, but they do not have the experience/knowledge of these coaches from the more solid programs. I can only speak for the SE Texas Sun Devils but I promise you that there is not a profit made of of it. Indeed, it is operated at a substantial loss every year...but, as they say, when 1 of your guys gets drafted or signs a scholarship -- 'priceless'. As far as if/when to go select, I personally believe that league play thru Little League is the way to go. You get the chance to play the game, in your own backyard, with your own friends, etc. If you want to do more for your kid up to age 12, get him (or her) lessons. After that, select becomes an option. It takes the right kid (committed, etc.) and the right parents. By the same token, once you get in that age group (and if you don't want travel ball), the Babe Ruth League down in Mid County is outstanding. They do a great job year in and year out. Select worked for me and my son. Baseball was what he wanted...but, if you ask him, he wouldn't trade his Little League years for anything. It is simply a matter of the right kid at the right time. And I probably should say that I did play Little League in Lumberton before it went down hill, and I loved it. All-stars was a whole lot of fun traveling and such. I wouldn't trade my little league experiences at all. But once you get to a certain level of commitment and love for the game, then you can go to select ball. But like I said before, it isn't for every boy out there.

like i said, it's a sweat box. should be perfect training for the amazing setx weather

I wouldn't pay that much at that age. I thought we were talking about a 14-15 year old kid. Again from my experience, at that age you're paying for cool uniforms.. and maybe some hotels payed for on tournaments. And you're right, 10 year olds don't need paid coaches.. there is only so much that you can teach them.

he's just being himself and trying to get things started coop

I'm not a parent lol I still play. I just know quite a bit on this subject. And yes, those parents should not be coaching select teams. I'm not taking anything away from those parents. Kudos to them for getting involved like they have, not every average parent will do that. But select is a higher level of baseball, which should have a higher level of coaches. I've seen some of these select teams, and I could do a better job of running them. Yes, they are expensive, but it usually isn't the individual team that sets the price, it's the tournament entry fees that cause the price to be expensive. But like I said, if your kid is good enough, get him into a better program.. The better the program, obviously the better the Coach. Gladiators, GTB, GT, and TC Young Guns are some of the better local teams. Most of these teams have paid coaches that have a great knowledge for the game, and will make your kid better at the game that they love. Which is the ultimate goal, correct?

I looked at Iowa's website, and they did have Jacoby as a second string outside linebacker after the fall season, so he wouldn't be starting yet again this upcoming year. And that sounds great. Lamar might have a more talented team than Mcneese, becasue almost no one from setx will go there anymore, plus we can probably convince a few of the future special teamers (IMO ben wells) at big programs to stay at home at Lamar.

To the person that created the team, it is a business for them. They created the team. You look at the owners of the teams like Houston Heat, Texas Sundevils, etc... They will make profit off of it. That's not to say that they shouldn't be coaching and working for their money. Coming from experience, if your kid is good enough, it's worth paying a little extra to have your kid on a more solidified team. Not a team that some parent on your kids little league team from last year decided they would start. Not that they don't know baseball or how to run a program, but they do not have the experience/knowledge of these coaches from the more solid programs.

get the dumpsters in there! when is construction scheduled to start on the new athletic complex?

That seems to be just the case from some of the online articles I've read. He's a great pickup for Lamar because he could have transferred to any other FCS school and not have to sit out a year. Looking at who Coach Woodard has signed so far (not counting walk-ons), less than 40% are from SETX. Mffl got it right, 40%-50% players from SETX, but more importantly they have to win. that's what I figured. And there will be a few more settexas through the walk-ons.

Like I said, fundraisers and sponsors got me through. If the coach doesn't suggest it, get with other parents.. they'd be up for it. Who doesn't want to pay less? And yours and/or most local businesses tend to sponsor teams, for simple things such as t-shirts and team pics in return. It's a tax write off, and most local businesses love to get involved in the community~!

this is the old vistors locker room, thing is a sweat box. but still a great thing for setx football in general, as most teams will try to keep up at some point lol this thing will only be used 4 or 5 times during the football season, but still.. it's great for Vidor.

nederland's is always potent.. Lumberton's shouldn't skip a beat this year if the O-line has a solid off-season, replacing 2 all-staters is never an easy task

One thing you have to realize is that not every kid is cut out for select ball. Not every kid has the talent, but I'm not being mean when I'm saying that. But everyone knows the talent there is better. From a current baseball player at the college level, I live and breath baseball. If your kid does, let him do it. However, don't start him before age 8 or 9. 7 and under is far too soon. Also for pitchers, going back to what PhatMack said.. They shouldn't even be throwing 100 innings until around age 12-13. Their future is more important than select ball at age 10. And as for playing both, if the kid is good enough.. keep him in select, and only select. The talent differs too much between leagues and he can be slowed during the week games by little league talent. NO offense. But, make sure it's what your kid wants to do. And don't let money stop you, I made it through select ball on fundraisers and sponsers every year. If you want to do it bad eonough, you can make it happen. Or I should say if parents believe their kid wants it, the parents can find a way.

he has no trade clause, but yes i would if he accepted. Would definitely get rid of him if he is willing. He would get too much in return to pass up on Man another loss and is getting tough to be a fan when they cannot get back to five hundred. Crazy and this is the stinking Pirates. ??? Lance got it started with that error. That is probably an inning ending double play.