True, their offense has been steady, but pitching, or development of, has been the weak points. It seems at EKU that pitchers have had their best seasons early in their careers. However, I may be biased from mainly following kids that have come from South Central KY.

I believe EKU, has only a couple of Sr's. Young staff for the most part and to compete in D1, pitching must be consistent.

 

Defensively, they've had some breakdowns which have led to big innings.

Why shouldn't they. They have very few rules to follow, bring tons of kids to the team, give all of them $1000.00 scholly money and then play very few. Who was it Cumberland a few years ago that was just awsome. IMO they should compete.

 

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You must not keep up with the cost of college tuitions very much. All of the NAIA schools in the Mid South are private schools. Even if they do give $1,000 in scholarship money that still leaves a pretty big chunk of money to pay. The average yearly cost to go to about any NAIA school in the MSC is anywhere from 20 to almost 30 thousand dollars per year while the average cost of tuition and room and board for a state school is around $12,000. They both also have only 11.7 scholarships to work with. I'm not seeing where the huge advantage for NAIA schools is that you are trying to indicate. The plain fact is that most of the players that are playing on these teams were thought of as not good enough to even play at some of the state's D1 schools that are being worn out.Perhaps there may be errors in judgement with the abilities of some of the state's D1 head coaches to determine talent or to develope it.

In College Baseball, on any given day, anything is possible. Most teams have Wed. pitchers and then weekend pitchers.

 

I think this speaks more to Georgetown's ability to compete and more level playing field, between NAIA and some D1 programs, than most realize.

 

I like Dominguez and Corbin....and Hagen, is doing a great job.

I agree with you STRIKE3 about Hagan and Dominguez, I like them both too, but during this part of the season since neither divisions are playing a conference schedule most are using there perceived conference starters during midweek games as well as weekend games. Most are still trying to figure out who their conference starters in fact will be.

I agree with you STRIKE3 about Hagan and Dominguez, I like them both too, but during this part of the season since neither divisions are playing a conference schedule most are using there perceived conference starters during midweek games as well as weekend games. Most are still trying to figure out who their conference starters in fact will be.

EKU has used only one pitcher, more that 12 innings.

 

NAPIER, Alex........ 9.0

FRIEDRICH, Christian 12.2

OWENS, David........ 8.1

MULHOLLAND, Michael... 6.2

GRIDER, Chris....... 9.2

WILLOUGHBY, McKenzie.... 9.0

CLANCY, Jim......... 6.2

HASH, Eric.......... 6.0

HORD, Chris......... 3.1

ANDERSON, Blake..... 1.2

 

Pitching usually works itself out, early and then coaches settle into a rotation, like FB said. EKU is giving opportunities, seems to most.

EKU has used only one pitcher, more that 12 innings.

 

NAPIER, Alex........ 9.0

FRIEDRICH, Christian 12.2

OWENS, David........ 8.1

MULHOLLAND, Michael... 6.2

GRIDER, Chris....... 9.2

WILLOUGHBY, McKenzie.... 9.0

CLANCY, Jim......... 6.2

HASH, Eric.......... 6.0

HORD, Chris......... 3.1

ANDERSON, Blake..... 1.2

 

Pitching usually works itself out, early and then coaches settle into a rotation, like FB said. EKU is giving opportunities, seems to most.

That is definately distributing the innings out for sure.

Here is Georgetown's innings.

 

Rueff, Kevin....1.2

Roberts, Nick... 10.0

Williams, Anthony...3.1

Barnett, Drew...7.0

Apro, Nick...7.0

Slusher, Brandon...15.0

Compton, Michael...2.2

Marlow, Nick...7.0

I believe EKU, has only a couple of Sr's. Young staff for the most part and to compete in D1, pitching must be consistent.

 

Defensively, they've had some breakdowns which have led to big innings.

Why is their staff so young? Injuries?

Why is their staff so young? Injuries?

6 of the pitchers, are returning for EKU.

Here is Georgetown's innings.

 

Rueff, Kevin....1.2

Roberts, Nick... 10.0

Williams, Anthony...3.1

Barnett, Drew...7.0

Apro, Nick...7.0

Slusher, Brandon...15.0

Compton, Michael...2.2

Marlow, Nick...7.0

I think that Georgetown is about 5 games behind in updating their stats S3. These are through 8 games and I think that they have played about 13 so far. Also their #1 stater, Brandon Slusher is now out for the season with a torn labrum.

You must not keep up with the cost of college tuitions very much. All of the NAIA schools in the Mid South are private schools. Even if they do give $1,000 in scholarship money that still leaves a pretty big chunk of money to pay. The average yearly cost to go to about any NAIA school in the MSC is anywhere from 20 to almost 30 thousand dollars per year while the average cost of tuition and room and board for a state school is around $12,000. They both also have only 11.7 scholarships to work with. I'm not seeing where the huge advantage for NAIA schools is that you are trying to indicate. The plain fact is that most of the players that are playing on these teams were thought of as not good enough to even play at some of the state's D1 schools that are being worn out.Perhaps there may be errors in judgement with the abilities of some of the state's D1 head coaches to determine talent or to develope it.

 

I keep up with the costs. I live it. The thing about the $1000.00 is that every parent wants there kid to keep chasing the dream so they find a way to get them there. Most of them get grants or loans or academic money. Very few kids pay $19000 of the remaining.

 

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Anyone know about Chas Moore from Beechwood? His name is on the roster, but no stats.

 

 

He is in the Hagen Doghouse.

How is Jake Mahan playing for Georgetown?

I keep up with the costs. I live it. The thing about the $1000.00 is that every parent wants there kid to keep chasing the dream so they find a way to get them there. Most of them get grants or loans or academic money. Very few kids pay $19000 of the remaining.

 

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What has every parents dream got to do with anything? The whole thing we are talking about is that percieved difference in the level of talent between the 2 divisions, and the fact that most of the players on the teams that are beating or playing competetively with some of the state D1 schools were not deamed as being able to play at the D1 level by the very same coaches of teams that they are beating or being competetive with AND, the quote that you made of saying that they should be able to compete with all of the advantages that a $1,000 scholarship brings. Got news for you pal, if your not a pitcher, $1,000 may just be around the average that a position player gets to play at the D1 level as well. A bunch of very good players get nothing more than just the chance to be part of that team. I can name you one former Kentucky Mr. Baseball that gets about $500 a year to get to play in the SEC. This, I have first hand knowlegde of, and know exactly what I am talking about.

 

I live this as well. Loans such as Stafford Loans are not free , they have to be PAID back. No difference than borrowing it from the bank other than a deferred time of payback and mabe a less rate of interest. It still comes out of your pocket. The average working man's income does not qualify for financial aid, and you receive the grand total of "ZERO $$$" of help from the government. KEES's money tops is about $2,000 a year. When it's all said and done, the cost is still more than going to a state school with no financial help at all from that state school. A $10,000 yearly presidential scholarship at Georgetown , means that you still are almost $20,000 a year out of pocket. This, I live and know exactly what I am talking about as well.

 

Your right, I can see where NAIA schools have that huge advantage when it comes to recruiting players to compete at a ("quote/unquote" D1 level).

 

Perhaps the guys at Cumberland, Campbellsville, and Georgetown may just have a better,or just as good of an idea of going about things with more of the odds stacked against them than they are in their favors. How about we put a little credit directed towards them?

 

I do want to thank you on one compliment however, with your assessment in your initial post of the Cumberland program as being awesome. Thanks, very proud of that.

What has every parents dream got to do with anything? The whole thing we are talking about is that percieved difference in the level of talent between the 2 divisions, and the fact that most of the players on the teams that are beating or playing competetively with some of the state D1 schools were not deamed as being able to play at the D1 level by the very same coaches of teams that they are beating or being competetive with AND, the quote that you made of saying that they should be able to compete with all of the advantages that a $1,000 scholarship brings. Got news for you pal, if your not a pitcher, $1,000 may just be around the average that a position player gets to play at the D1 level as well. A bunch of very good players get nothing more than just the chance to be part of that team. I can name you one former Kentucky Mr. Baseball that gets about $500 a year to get to play in the SEC. This, I have first hand knowlegde of, and know exactly what I am talking about.

 

I live this as well. Loans such as Stafford Loans are not free , they have to be PAID back. No difference than borrowing it from the bank other than a deferred time of payback and mabe a less rate of interest. It still comes out of your pocket. The average working man's income does not qualify for financial aid, and you receive the grand total of "ZERO $$$" of help from the government. KEES's money tops is about $2,000 a year. When it's all said and done, the cost is still more than going to a state school with no financial help at all from that state school. A $10,000 yearly presidential scholarship at Georgetown , means that you still are almost $20,000 a year out of pocket. This, I live and know exactly what I am talking about as well.

 

Your right, I can see where NAIA schools have that huge advantage when it comes to recruiting players to compete at a ("quote/unquote" D1 level).

 

Perhaps the guys at Cumberland, Campbellsville, and Georgetown may just have a better,or just as good of an idea of going about things with more of the odds stacked against them than they are in their favors. How about we put a little credit directed towards them?

 

I do want to thank you on one compliment however, with your assessment in your initial post of the Cumberland program as being awesome. Thanks, very proud of that.

 

Very good post FB. :thumb:

I keep up with the costs. I live it. The thing about the $1000.00 is that every parent wants there kid to keep chasing the dream so they find a way to get them there. Most of them get grants or loans or academic money. Very few kids pay $19000 of the remaining.

 

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I sure hope you know that loans have to be paid back! Trust me, I'm living that!