What teams did they play for because I didn't see any on the Colonols, Midland, 18 year old kings (could be wrong can't remember), Maybe 1 on 18 Bluegrass. Those are the best teams in Northern Kentucky, who did they play for?

Ill tell you why it matters because how many of those JV players got to see a pitcher like Matt Nichols or Cody Elliot someone with an above average fastball.. and besides sitting the bench how many of those players for Ryle got to see what varsity playoff atmosphere is like? Its a totally different game.. Talent is talent maybe but if they aren't exposed to "better" talent then what is at the JV level then they will behind the 8 ball!

 

You do see varsity type talent in the summer and on a more frequent basis, most of these players that make these teams are all the best players from their schools team. Go watch The World Series in Nashville or the Indiana Bulls Tournament at Purdue University campus and tell me that there is a big difference than playing in a varsity playoff game. Of course you named two top pitchers in NKY where anyone,when these two are on, will have a difficult time hitting them experienced or not. They are examples of the exceptions I spoke of.

You do see varsity type talent in the summer and on a more frequent basis, most of these players that make these teams are all the best players from their schools team. Go watch The World Series in Nashville or the Indiana Bulls Tournament at Purdue University campus and tell me that there is a big difference than playing in a varsity playoff game. Of course you named two top pitchers in NKY where anyone,when these two are on, will have a difficult time hitting them experienced or not. They are examples of the exceptions I spoke of.

 

I agree but only the best teams in Northern Kentucky (I listed above) go to these prestigious tournaments and i didn't see any of these JV kids playing for any of those teams

I agree but only the best teams in Northern Kentucky (I listed above) go to these prestigious tournaments and i didn't see any of these JV kids playing for any of those teams

 

Even at the 16U or 17U levels they play at these types of tournaments and there were juniors and sophmores from last year who played at the 18U last summer. It still doesn't change the fact that just because some sophmores last year got to play varsity for some smaller schools that they are better players than Ryle's sophmores last year. Once again,"talent" always wins out...

I see your point but talent doesn't ALWAYS win out you still gotta execute.. I think they will be decent but not nearly as good as last year.. The group from last year was top notch and these JV players are not as good as the team that beat Cov. Cath. in the finals last year. If this group of sophomores and Juniors play that same Cov. Cath. team i think they will lose. They lose a lot and will not be AS good talent will get them far but not another championship or even to the finals for that matter

I see your point but talent doesn't ALWAYS win out you still gotta execute.. I think they will be decent but not nearly as good as last year.. The group from last year was top notch and these JV players are not as good as the team that beat Cov. Cath. in the finals last year. If this group of sophomores and Juniors play that same Cov. Cath. team i think they will lose. They lose a lot and will not be AS good talent will get them far but not another championship or even to the finals for that matter

 

I think it all depends on how the pitching comes around from the juniors on the staff. I will tell you that there is alot of talent with those guys, they all can throw hard, but will they show that they are pitchers? You can only find this out when the games begin, so let's get it going and the best of luck to everyone.

I think it all depends on how the pitching comes around from the juniors on the staff. I will tell you that there is alot of talent with those guys, they all can throw hard, but will they show that they are pitchers? You can only find this out when the games begin, so let's get it going and the best of luck to everyone.

 

I couldn't say it any better.. No better way to settle this debate then between the foul lines... We will see in time and i do wish the Ryle boys lots of luck along with all the other teams in 9th region

You better put the fastpitch team up in the top 5, have you ever heard of Kirsten Allen, she is unhittable

Message #113 is for Coaching 207, Ryles fastpitch pitcher is unbelievable

Message #113 is for Coaching 207, Ryles fastpitch pitcher is unbelievable

 

Many of us, including Coachg, know exactly who Kirsten is and how good she is.

I believe several of the players that played baseball last year, are playing lacrosse this year for CCH.

 

 

Okay tell me, what players are playing lacrosse for CovCath this season instead of Baseball? Just curious?

Okay tell me, what players are playing lacrosse for CovCath this season instead of Baseball? Just curious?

 

TOG, do you know if there was only 13 upperclassmen (11 juniors and 2 seniors) that even tried out for CCH baseball? Someone close to the school told me that, but I find it almost incredulous that a school the size of CCH and with their baseball rich tradition would only have 13 players try out. Now granted, the majority of those 13 boys are very good players, but still . . . .

TOG, do you know if there was only 13 upperclassmen (11 juniors and 2 seniors) that even tried out for CCH baseball? Someone close to the school told me that, but I find it almost incredulous that a school the size of CCH and with their baseball rich tradition would only have 13 players try out. Now granted, the majority of those 13 boys are very good players, but still . . . .

You heard correctly.

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Is it accurate that this is actually the same number that tried out and that no cuts were made? If so, do you find that odd?

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Care to speculate? I've heard a rumor here and there, but this still seems quite odd.