Cool Hand Luke

Okay like I said Kody Becnol had LSU interested until he blew out his knee and they gave up on him after the injury. Travis still has all his letters from schools and one that have personally seen asking him to go on an official visit to Cincinnatti. He told them no he would rather play baseball. I never saw Weaver play like I said. I know there was a great coach weaver at Nederland but growing up and playing there I haven't ever heard about the player so I dont know how good he was. I know Loupe and Neely were very good as well. Hammond gets a playoff berth and wins he has to be considered at the top. Making it to the playoffs doesn't put anyone there. 4 teams go now. When Weaver played only 1 team went. If three went back in 1983 then Nederland would have been in the playoffs. A different system now. I believe they would have beaten the current Bulldog Team.

Need to define best 3 point shooter. Is it the player who scores a lot of points because he takes a lot of 3 point shots but only makes about 30% of them or is it the player who only scores 3-9 points a game from behind the arc but is shooting at about 50%?

Might need to add utility position for the players who are be moved all over the infield.

I got curious to see who on the above list had actually stoodout in 2008's season. So, I went back and reviewed the All District Teams I could find(24-2A, 21-3A, and 22-4A) and and the All Southeast Texas Team. Below are the players from the above list that made both the 2008 All District 1st or 2nd Team for their respective districts and the 2008 All Southeast Texas Team(1st Team or Honorable Mention): C-- Stefan Leger, LCM; Jacob Felts, OF; Ty Parker, JAS. INF-- Matt Hicks, BC; Jordan Pitts, NED; Chaz Bruce, VID; Kane Benoit, PNG; Kirby Bellow, NED; Joe Robertson, BC. OF– Trae Hester, VID; Jace Statum, OF. P – Brandon Hillin, Buna; Kirby Bellow, NED; Trae Hester, VID; Matt Hicks, BC. Of the remaining players the below listed made 1st or 2nd Team All District in 22-4A, 21-3A, and 24 -2A: INF-- Dallas Brown, LCM; Stefan Cloeren, LCM; Blake Hubbard, BC; Jordan Darnell, WOS; Chad Sims, Vid; Jerin Spikes, PNG. OF-- Randy Musgrove, Kir; Amir Jalalai, PNG; Hunter Hagler, Vid; Blake Reyenga, PNG. P-- Josh Dean, Ned; Jerin Spikes, PNG; Blake Snyder, BC; Cody Laird, Ned. There are some players that keep being mentioned that are absent. Doesn't mean they are not good players who will probably have good seasons but they haven't proved it yet, while the others evidently have.

P - Matt Hicks (BC) C - Stefan Leger (LCM) 1B - Kirby Bellow (Ned) 2B - Chaz Bruce(Vidor) SS - Jordan Pitts (Ned) 3B - Kane Beniot (PNG) LF - Trae Hester (Vidor) CF - Jace Statum (OF) RF - Tim Barry (LCM) DH - Matt Johnson(LCM)

Does Kyle Green or Cody Robbins know he moved to Vidor also?....... ;D

MVP: ?? Junior of the Year: Matt Hicks, BC Sophomore of the Year: Amir Jalali, PNG 1st Team: Pitchers: Kirby Bellow-Ned Brandon Hillin-Buna Nathanial Svoboda-WB Trae Hester-Vidor Dallas Brown-LC-M Catchers: Stefan Leger-LC-M Jacob Felts-OF 1st Base: Chad Sims-Vidor Jerin Spikes-PNG 2nd Base: Chaz Bruce-Vidor Utility: Blake Hubbard-BC Shortstop: Jordan Pitts-Ned 3rd Base: Kane Benoit- PNG Outfield: Jace Statum-OF Tim Barry-LCM Hunter Hagler-Vidor Blake Reyenga-PNG Designated Hitter: Stefan Cloeren Honorable Mention: Jordan Darnall-WOS Ty Parker-Jasper Austin Stone-PNG Josh Dean-Ned Zach Peevy-OF Taylor Eaves-HF(if back 100% healthy) Matt Woods-PNG Blake Snyder-BC Tyler Erickson-Lum Shane Waddell-LCM

Not exactly. They played very bad against Lumberton. Nowhere near their ability. Lack of intensity/focus by Nederland players. One player missed 8-10 free throws in a row and stood at the line laughing > about it. Those free throws alone would have won this one. Lumberton wanted it more and played harder!

Did Coach Gilligan look at any other players from our area?

Of all these players was Jude Vidrine the only one to sign early?

I am glad he can play but wonder why in other sports you have to sit the next game. Shouldn't there be consistency from one sport to the next ???

Hmmm...illness was never an acceptable excuse with the coaches I played for. I'm rocking the black and gold today as well but fortunately for me they were the college colors so no allergic reaction... Your right if it's just a cold but if it requires a doctor's attention like the flu you don't want to lose a whole team down with it. I've seen coaches let players go home hoping thay would be well enough to play by game day.

Just for knowlege sake after being ejected from a game are you allowed to play in the next one? I don't necessarily agree with it, but in other sports you are suspended for the next game.

It's the right decision in this case. Church, college visit/prep, or illness are about the only reasons I could see being accepted. Attending an NBA game ??? Bad decision.

A few off of the top of my head that I think could be: Stefan Leger - LCM Chad Sims - Vidor Jordan Pitts - Nederland Jerin Spikes - PNG Brandon Hillen - Buna Josh Dean - Nederland Stefan Cloeren- LCM Matt Johnson - LCM Jaden Dillon - BC Jude Vidrine - Nederland Tim Barry - LCM

Wishful thinking! This kid wants to play big time basketball. He has already turned down San Jac and obviously doesn't want to attend Juco. At the moment, he is a high profile player and wants to play against the big boys. What he wants to do may be irrelevant. He may have to play at a JUCO just to get eligible. He's got to do what it takes. Should have thought about it before now.

Any overall stats on any of the players?

Should be a good competitive game. Nederland by 7.

Ought to be a great experience listening to Tommy John speak.

Dogs should be strong. Good group of athletes.

My last word on this subject: Let's don't mistake fact for opinion. Everyone's got an opinion. The only fact is that this team has won. If you are truly talking to the parents as I have, it seems there are more supporters than detractors. Let the TEAM have their day instead of raining on their parade.

Did they win?? ??? Sound's to me like the manager has plenty of pitching and hasn't had to play enough games to test it. Four games in each tournament most of which were won by landslide. I didn't see his son as having pitched either. Great problem to have. This is a talented team that is winning. Too bad people come on here to push their personal favorites, maybe their son, instead of supporting the team's effort. Players keep playing together and don't listen to the dividers. Bring home the trophy.

So are the players on Sun Devils, Babe Ruth, Heat,.... The administrators created a separate forum for non-school related threads.

Isn't there a forum for select/babe ruth/little league for this to be posted on?

A 6 year old came up with the idea to play year around on his own? ???