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I'm glad you (BAG) have finally figured that out.......things should go MUCH smoother now!

You missed it.......all RV was saying IS.....don't use the term "some people", if you mean RVerde, say it.......if you mean Tigers12, say it, etc. etc. etc. That way there isn't any misunderstanding about WHO you are addressing. It would help eliminate "others" getting offensive due to misunderstanding!

Wasn't directed at anyone in particular! My comments were along the lines of where I stand now, and from the beginning! It's JUST softball, I agree. The point is we ALL go through adversity at times, some more than others (no disrespect to Richard or his family at all) Once you get to a point in life where your decisions are to "get back into softball" then do it with all you've got to offer, just as you would when facing the tougher times in life! 100%! If I offended BC, I truly apologize!

As usual RV, you speak wise words! I too have had to face adversity within my family and home over the last 2 years. I agree there are ALOT of things more important than softball, ALOT! My (and my entire families) softball completely shut down after Rita destroyed my home 2 years ago, as some of you know, we as a family have dealt with life altering decisions in the past few months. What does this change, NOTHING, our home is still our home, and our family is still strong as ever! Maybe even stronger for working through these things as a family! The decisions we had to make were: Are these situation putting us as a family in a position to give up softball or not! If so, then that's ok, if not, nothing changes! If you decide that your situations in life aren't so important, that you are are willing (or find it necessary) to give it all up, THEN you persue softball 100%. There isn't an in between! You either CAN or you CAN'T! My belief as is many on here, is that if it's worth doing, it's worth doing without any reservations! If you find yourself second guessing your decision, then maybe, you didn't make the RIGHT one! Again, I speak of those that have decided to persue their dream to the fullest. Don't look for ways you can't, look for ways you WILL!

Funny you should bring this back up. I just off the phone with Ken Delcambre, Head Softball Coach AND Athletic Director, from Galveston College. I spoke with Ken about the debate going on here in the GT. I ask him to give me HIS opinion of the senerio, being the HEAD softball coach,and also the AD! Ken said he would try to be here HIMSELF (his assistant may come) Saturday to share with any and all who are interested in his take on the subject! I think ALOT of you will be very surprised as what he will have to say from a college Softball Coach AND Atheltic Director perspective! I could paraphrase our conversation, however, I don't want any of you to think I've added, or left out any part to support my opinion. I feel everyone would be better served if you could hear it yourself! Hopefully some of you that are interested in a little exposure, and words of wisdom from a little higher up will join us this weekend!

More than ever! assuming we're talking about the same person!

I have to talk to him........how else would I tell him who to play and not to play?

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I'm not the one that said so! But you can sure keep those books, I don't think anyone will fight you for that job!

And I thought you were agreeing with making the line up! Oh that's right, you're a young one! You do know I'm the official lineup maker - he only coaches who I tell him to play! : ;D

You hear alot of people talk about players be good players and even better people......well, here's one for the coach.....GREAT PERSON! I agree with MrsTigerCat.....it might be hard to leave town! If you ask nicely, I'll come by on game days to make your lineup for you!

Well, she also wants to be a cheerleader, there is this girl she met once, at this place we used to hit indoors........well, I guess she liked both of your daughters!

Won't be another Tigers12.........You will have to order a new jersey #21 (the pro's don't play unless they get THEIR Number, so why can't she)........then I become Tigers21 ;D

Here we go again..........it was NOT challenged! Just stating the fact that if someone were to specialize in something they would be better than one that generalizes! Like the family doctor -vs- the brain surgeon! The family doc is still a doctor and probably a good one........BUT if you need brain surgery........I'd rather a BRAIN specialist! Same goes for multi-sporting........no one said they couldn't or even be good......but take the same abilities and specialize in SB........THEY WILL BE BETTER! edit: and no one has said they can't do both and play for GTS, we said we rather SB be the priority if there was a conflict!

Go to bed! what do you know?

DISAGREE! That is only true of the "team" a player can and will reach their potential through their own work ethic! Softball/baseball is the only "team" sport that recognizes "individual" effort as far as stats. It takes a team to WIN......but NO ONE can get in the batters box for you, NO ONE can catch that fly/ground ball for you, NO ONE can hit that spot or make that pitch for you! You will get better if you increase the amount of time you spend doing it! It was once said, even is a player that has horrible mechanics, but spends countless hours hitting, they will become a better hitter! (not to be confused with being the best they CAN be) just better than if they didn't get in the cage at all!

Doing multiple anything WILL affect the other. You may be good enough to do both, but then that is subject to the opinion of the one doing the judging! No one is saying that ANYONE has to do anything......just stating the FACTS, if you focus on ONE thing, YOU WILL BE BETTER AT IT! Now if it is your goal to just get there, then that may be ok with you! If your goal is to reach your HIGHEST potential, then you may want to focus more on just that!

Congrats STRIPECATS!

Like I told BC......if you don't want to eat crow, don't talk smack! This quote is from "Bulldog" Didn't see this one comming but boy does it sound good... Congrats HJ you gave Silsbee Jasper what they deserved a reality check!!!!

You are correct, which is all the more reason BC doesn't need to talk the trash....BC is deserving of their rep.......but recent comments have not been becoming. Good Luck Mr. Bolton......Truce from the Tigers!

I agree, and I'm sure MOST Silsbee fans don't approve of me doing this. However, just trying to prove a point......Silsbee, for the MOST part (me included) never talks trash on here or anywhere else for that matter...... BUT......up until BC lost, you couldn't shut them up...... I even posted some VERY egotistical smart A$$ BC comments.....from all over this forum......from bragging about the streak.....to BC isn't challenged in this district, to buy a lottery ticket, you'd have a better chance of winning that, gotta get out of district to see how good we really are........etc....etc......etc..... You aren't wanting to hear this NOW, just as we didn't want to hear it THEN......so if BC want a truce.....I'll agree to that! Let it be a lesson to all! No one wants to be on the short end of ragging or bragging......just support YOUR team with a good luck to ALL!

Now Now Now.......this is coming from a BC fan....what have have even made the playoffs in......I think Softball will be the ONLY thing! Silsbee playoff teams: Football Volleyball Boys Basketball Girls Basketball Baseball - soon Softball - soon and I'm sure other's these are just the main sports! That seems like plenty to talk about......and you BC has done what........oh.....talk about the past......what ya'll have done........which is......yea that's right......lost 2 in a row! Not near as many BC smack talkers now........how about those lottery tickets????

Your thoughts? Looks like "the other" district can play a little baseball also, now everyone knows why it wasn't possible for Silsbee and Jasper to have the winning streak of a century. To much competition in the North!

Not just 2 outs..........but a 1-2 pitch...........then again.........O" pitch was a 1-2 also, if I remember correctly! The other thing, we all remember the blown saves, especially the one's blown with the bomb........but he's still one of the TOP closers in each of the last several years, in terms of number of saves.......he gets 40 or near 40 each year......yes his blown save, numbers have risen.....but I think he only blew like 5 last year.......let's hold off the execution, the season is still young!

I was there as well, and I agree with you. Lidge still has it, it's all mental now, and yes, last night didn't help that. The strange thing is, when he came out of the pen, there was a tremendous reseption......after "the pitch" he was being boooed just about every pitch.....Stros fans need to support him, he's who we have. We can either get on the ban wagon, and show we are behind him, and help him through it.........or we can help contribute to the problem! Remember, the Pirates hit 3 HR's......off 3 different pitchers! DIVA- Scott hit the ball VERY well last night.......and think, there was talk about trading him! I hope last night was an indication of Burke's play thin year in CF......he made some nice catches, he really covered some ground!