thetragichippy

[quote name="BLUEDOVE3" post="1148998" timestamp="1324396914"] Here is another example: Do you want your kid in AP classes or regular classes? This is what I find most unusual: Nobody says a word if you put your kid in classes that challenge them academically. But try and put them in an athletic situation (Select-& personally I hate the term "select" ) that challenges them with their peers, and it's a whole new ball game of *strikes and errors* thrown at you  from dissidents. ;) [/quote] Dove, as much as I ALWAYS disagree with you in the OTHER forum......that is about as truthful of a comment as they come. I think there is nothing wrong with challenging your kid both mentally and physically........ I honestly don't want my kid to be the best on the team......I always want him challenged and striving to do better.......

[quote name="BLUEDOVE3" post="1147436" timestamp="1324072134"] [quote author=thetragichippy link=topic=84682.msg1147374#msg1147374 date=1324069485] [quote author=Bobcat101 link=topic=84682.msg1147351#msg1147351 date=1324067398] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=84682.msg1147212#msg1147212 date=1324058277] [quote author=Bobcat101 link=topic=84682.msg1147193#msg1147193 date=1324056273] I think like all activities, as parents we'll never know if it's was "Worth" it until our kids grow up and we are told by our kids if it was worth it. [/quote]Dang Bobcat! Thats too late. By that time they are either mad at us or happy ;D [/quote] That's my whole point. My best Friend that [b]"thought" is daughter LOVED basketball [/b] only to find out that his daughter only played because she thought that was he wanted. He coached her to 2 National Championships in Little Dribblers and multipal finials between 7-12.  So at the end of HS, she had a full ride to UH, Baylor and UT but never wanted to see a basketball again in her life. If you think it can't happen to you, it might not but it happen it to him. [b]Just a thought about if select is worth it.[/b][/quote] I have two thoughts on this: 1.  This is a baseball thread and not a basketball thread  ;D 2.  Could that not happen in LL?  What you described could happen in ANY sport, like basketball  ;).  Also, that has little to do with select and more to do with raising a child.  A parent has to let his child play sports for the right reasons.  Every sport my Son joins, he is asked by me if he wants to participate. He sat out a baseball season 2 years ago because he said he was wore out. I said OK and life was good. I have never forced or suggested my Son has to play.  When HE quits asking to play, I'll quit writing the checks......... [/quote] You are The Tin Man! You found a heart! :o [/quote] :P

[quote name="Bobcat101" post="1147351" timestamp="1324067398"] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=84682.msg1147212#msg1147212 date=1324058277] [quote author=Bobcat101 link=topic=84682.msg1147193#msg1147193 date=1324056273] I think like all activities, as parents we'll never know if it's was "Worth" it until our kids grow up and we are told by our kids if it was worth it. [/quote]Dang Bobcat! Thats too late. By that time they are either mad at us or happy ;D [/quote] That's my whole point. My best Friend that [b]"thought" is daughter LOVED basketball [/b] only to find out that his daughter only played because she thought that was he wanted. He coached her to 2 National Championships in Little Dribblers and multipal finials between 7-12.  So at the end of HS, she had a full ride to UH, Baylor and UT but never wanted to see a basketball again in her life. If you think it can't happen to you, it might not but it happen it to him. [b]Just a thought about if select is worth it.[/b][/quote] I have two thoughts on this: 1.  This is a baseball thread and not a basketball thread  ;D 2.  Could that not happen in LL?  What you described could happen in ANY sport, like basketball  ;).  Also, that has little to do with select and more to do with raising a child.  A parent has to let his child play sports for the right reasons.  Every sport my Son joins, he is asked by me if he wants to participate. He sat out a baseball season 2 years ago because he said he was wore out. I said OK and life was good. I have never forced or suggested my Son has to play.  When HE quits asking to play, I'll quit writing the checks.........

[quote name="BLUEDOVE3" post="1147212" timestamp="1324058277"] [quote author=Bobcat101 link=topic=84682.msg1147193#msg1147193 date=1324056273] I think like all activities, as parents we'll never know if it's was "Worth" it until our kids grow up and we are told by our kids if it was worth it. [/quote]Dang Bobcat! Thats too late. By that time they are either mad at us or happy ;D [/quote] I know my son LOVES it........and thats all that matters...... and for those that are bringing in Pitch count.....the select level pitcher is not going to throw 70 pitches in one or two innings like some LL pitchers....

[quote name="westend1" post="1146346" timestamp="1323898569"] [quote author=thetragichippy link=topic=93089.msg1146345#msg1146345 date=1323897861] an old shipwreck? [/quote]  One would think that everybody would know about a shipwreck sitting that close to the surface. [/quote] Dunno.....

[quote name="westend1" post="1146211" timestamp="1323883068"] All depends on how the league is run and how much community involvement you have.  i can assure you that Bridge City and West End have competitive league games.  The pitchers you see at West End are also pitching at Ford park on the weekends when schedules allow. [/quote] Westend, I agree to a point...I know Wend End, BC and Sour Lake are known for their stong LL programs. My city would not make the top 10 I'm sad to say. And my point was not to put down LL, it has it's place, but to comment on what a difference select was as far as coaching and talent......Didn't see anyone playing with the grass in any of the two tourmanents......

an old shipwreck? 

When this topic was created, I knew how I felt about the Little League program or Circus (My city), but had not had any experience in select. A couple months ago my son made a select/elite team.  We have played 2 tourneys and I have to say no matter what negatives you hear, it's worth it if you want to teach your son REAL baseball. My son has learned and improved more in these two months, than the 2 years in LL.  If I could do it all over again, he would have been in select from early on. We are still going to play LL this year.....because he wants to play against his friends, not for improving his game. I would recommend this to anyone who wants their kid to learn baseball at a completely different level.  I was amazed at the talent at the two tournaments we have participated in.  Can't wait till February!!

[quote name="TX_RENEGADES" post="1145567" timestamp="1323804692"] [quote author=Scalp'em link=topic=92557.msg1145367#msg1145367 date=1323785362] [quote author=thetragichippy link=topic=92557.msg1145362#msg1145362 date=1323785000] [quote author=Scalp'em link=topic=92557.msg1145252#msg1145252 date=1323736214] [quote author=Bobcat101 link=topic=92557.msg1145126#msg1145126 date=1323724283] I figured it was going to be cold. Looking forward to some good baseball weather. I hope the USSSA tourney in Feb has a good turn out. Looking forward to playing some local team. BTW, what te does your son play for NDN Nation??? [/quote] If that was for me, I started a new team in Port Neches called Warriors Baseball. I have 1 BC kid, 2 Groves kids, and 7 Port Neches kids. [/quote] Hey Scalp'em.....my son's on the Renegades.......looking forward to finally meeting you at some point [/quote] Same here. We'll probably meet up that first tourney since we are both signed up for the 2/18. Looking forward to it. [/quote] Maybe you guys would like to scrimmage us this month or next month, let me know both our kids can use that to get ready [/quote] I ran into a guy from Lumberton in Sulphur that has a select team.  I should see him tonight, I will get his info for you.

[quote name="OldBallCoach" post="1145468" timestamp="1323795778"] I truly hate that you had such a miserable experience here in Jasper “queenb”.  Yes we did charge $3 gate fee and sell basic concessions, but this was simply to cover the expenses of paying the referees.  The remaining money will all be donated to the Jasper Football Booster club.  The football program was generous enough to let us use their field (which they had to mow and paint for these two games).  I would not have been offended if I were asked to pay a few bucks to come and play at your stadium to cover expenses…if you have ever been involved in coordinating youth sports, you would know, there are WAY more expenses than people realize.  I think it is obvious when you look at our facilities, equipment, and uniforms…we are not running a money making youth football program here in Jasper.  As for the parents, I can assure you that there were unruly parents from BOTH sides.  This, unfortunately, is how some parents act everywhere you go.  I have coached football, baseball, and basketball all over southeast Texas and it is the same everywhere you go…a few loud mouths with filthy language are going to be there and you WILL hear what they have to say, like it or not.  You should know that you cannot observe their behavior as indicative of their town’s character…Heck, my wife had to listen to a small group of WOS parents spew “F” bombs and call the KIDS playing the game a variety of unspeakable things the entire game…but I am smart enough to know that they do not represent all of WOS fans. I cannot speak of the issues you had during the Senior game, but I can tell you as a coach, we had a GREAT time in the Junior game.  The kids really enjoyed playing the WOS Lil’ Mustangs and even though we were very disappointed in losing the game, our kids and the WOS kids shook hands and said “Good Game” afterwards, nothing else.  Just remember…these are KIDS and they just love to PLAY FOOTBALL!  My son even found a few kids he played against in baseball and visited for a while afterwards.  Coach Doobie and his coaches did a great job and I congratulate them on a hard fought victory. I really hope we can continue this game in the future.  It is fun playing another excellent 3A football program and giving all of our kids (Jasper and WOS) the opportunity to compete at a high level.  I hope this can develop into a FUN rivalry over the years …if the parents will just stay out of the way and let the KIDS PLAY FOOTBALL.…these two groups of kids are some GREAT PLAYERS and they will be playing against each other for YEARS to come… [/quote] Solid Post Coach!

[quote name="westend1" post="1145370" timestamp="1323786864"] [quote author=Smoking Baby link=topic=92975.msg1145092#msg1145092 date=1323720748] Well, upgraded in boat size this year.  In smoking baby fashion, get off your tail and come fish or you suck.  ;D ;D Hey, if Liltex and cavemen can do it, so can you.  [URL=[Hidden Content]] [/quote] Looks nice.  What is it? [/quote] I wanna see the trailer for it  ;D :o

[quote name="Scalp'em" post="1145252" timestamp="1323736214"] [quote author=Bobcat101 link=topic=92557.msg1145126#msg1145126 date=1323724283] I figured it was going to be cold. Looking forward to some good baseball weather. I hope the USSSA tourney in Feb has a good turn out. Looking forward to playing some local team. BTW, what te does your son play for NDN Nation??? [/quote] If that was for me, I started a new team in Port Neches called Warriors Baseball. I have 1 BC kid, 2 Groves kids, and 7 Port Neches kids. [/quote] Hey Scalp'em.....my son's on the Renegades.......looking forward to finally meeting you at some point

[quote name="Bobcat101" post="1144445" timestamp="1323647568"] So how was that Toys for Tots this weekend. [/quote] Cold.........and very nice fields in Sulphur.......was very impressed

So, what was the scores?

Have not been there in years...... May have to try that

Total crap

I divorced my noise maker........she would not shut up  8) Anyone want to borrow her  ;D

[quote name="td" post="1128189" timestamp="1322059791"] [quote author=Big Ford link=topic=91200.msg1128100#msg1128100 date=1322050338] [quote author=SgtRey link=topic=91200.msg1127984#msg1127984 date=1322018562] Here you go buddy....this fits u perfect...make sure u watch the whole video... [Hidden Content] :'( :'( ;D [/quote] Too funny Sgt... [/quote] We played this game a couple of years ago against Silsbee with my older son. It wasn't a good idea. Not sure who brought it up but we WOS are not pushing for this game. We would absolutely play it but understand why Lonestar isn't. Congrats on a great season. Time to go to the deer lease and play basketball. [/quote] Good post!

[quote name="One4All" post="1127757" timestamp="1322001432"] [quote author=SgtRey link=topic=91200.msg1127742#msg1127742 date=1322000778] [quote author=One4All link=topic=91200.msg1127730#msg1127730 date=1322000474] Lol.....same o same oh...the next year story....We (WOS)  always answer the door REGARDLESS !!!!!! [/quote]OMG!...We're shaking!...maybe we'll play when ur mighty team gets to High School.... ;D [/quote] Yall run in high school to  .......our AD beg to keep u on the schedule...and once again  excuses......this is a Fact ............Trust me I know [/quote] can't seem to drop it can you....... This is really buggin you..... 8) Did you bring up High School?

[quote name="FootBFan" post="1127266" timestamp="1321968765"] the league took the word of the other team. The next day after the game was played and sheet signed off. Evidently the court found evidence they proved their case. This league is being sponsored by a anonymous NFL player. It will not start until summer of 2013. [b][size=12pt]I am just the lawyer on board[/size].[/b] Of course you know all that is in detail. I will not speak on this subject again. Good luck to the league. And word of Advise Revise Your bylaws. [/quote] ;D  Now THATS funny........ You may be, but based on your excuse driven responses.......would never hire you!

[quote name="oldschool_50" post="1125942" timestamp="1321838512"] [quote author=FootBFan link=topic=91769.msg1124591#msg1124591 date=1321744663] First let me clarify.. I dont have a kid that plays . And second :You expect LoneStar to list everything that will forfeit the game."  Well, why not the STJFL does.  In any sport you have penaltys for not follwing the rule. They are not made up as you go. [b]You jump offside or illegal motion on the offense. Their is a 10yrd penalty.[/b] The rule is already set. So yes, they should state. If the rule is broken it will be a forfeit. What the rule states is The head coach will go before the board for discipline NOT the team forfeit a game. So they enforce a rule but not abide by the others.  Get real.  I guess you all like cheating when its beneficial to you.  For some reason i dont think you all are getting the point. The kids were in the game. At the beginnig of the fourth there were a number of kids on both sides that didnt get their plays. Its just amazing all the other teams did. and one needed the whole eight but only 6 plays played in the fourth. Go figure. And its not about the MPRs its following the rules set in place to give discipline to the game. Evidently you all dont know the leagues rules. [/quote] HAHAHAHAHA.... so whose rules are you quoting this from?  In every league that I know of, jumping off sides or illegal motion is a five yard penalty.  Too funny. PS [b]Play your kids!!![/b] [/quote] Thank you!..... Someone else caught it....... and BTW.........hats off to mwmuck......I would have been done after the FIRST detailed and VERY clear explanation.

Your mad because the league upheld a rule?

[quote name="Scalp'em" post="1119238" timestamp="1321398477"] [quote author=One4All link=topic=91606.msg1119083#msg1119083 date=1321389852] That's not what he asked Scalp'em [/quote] I don't have the answer for you or him. It's above my pay grade. Call and ask the league President. We do what our league says to do. I don't really think it matters, but maybe it does to a couple of you. Ya'll making an issue out of nothing. Heck get your kids together and play another community. [/quote] I'm with Scalp'em.......them not playing in the probowl gives more kids from other towns a chance to play in the bowl.. (when they might not have IF they played).......

[quote name="TX_RENEGADES" post="1118747" timestamp="1321372950"] [quote author=TX_RENEGADES link=topic=89238.msg1118019#msg1118019 date=1321305242] [color=red]WE ARE LOOKING FOR 1 SELECT/ELITE LEVEL PLAYER TO FINALIZE OUR ROSTER. TEXAS RENEGADES WILL BE PLAYING IT'S FIRST TOURNAMENT ON DECEMBER 3RD AND IS LOOKING FOR THAT ONE PLAYER. SELECT/ELITE BALL REQUIRES SOME TRAVEL, ALOT OF TIME AND DEDICATION. GIVE ME A CALL FOR A TRYOUT OR SEND ME AN EMAIL. THANKS TEXAS RENEGADES BASEBALL[/color] [/quote] [/quote] Excellent Coach.......Very good with the kids!!

[quote name="MoFo" post="1117752" timestamp="1321289263"] Do I hear the sound of tragichippie crying because football is over again.....he is such a softie for the game....LOL [/quote] Hand me a tissue.......please :'(