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Fair point but don't all the coaches in the 8th see her play? As an outfielder its probably a little harder bc not a lot of balls are going out that way.

 

Honest question do coaches that vote for kids in the region just look at stats?

Too bad she didn't make the coaches 8th region team her senior year. Must have been a helluva team.

No love for Kevin Grevey?

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Amazing it is so difficult to find people that are willing to do a job that pays up to $50 per hour. May also be the only job in the world that being screamed at and insulted publicly is acceptable behavior.

Because they threw quick passes 90% of the time.

Stoops made it very clear why they run the types of plays they do.

 

He said they are not able to protect well enough to do anything other than quick short passes. Add in a QB who while getting better at passing is more of a runner and you're stuck with a limited playbook.

Probably in the KIAC with Alice Lloyd, Berea, etc.

Was thinking the KIAC or Mid-South would be a good fit. Not sure what teams they would be playing if they stayed with NCCAA.

KCU announced they'll begin playing softball in 2015. Current Ashland head coach Dave Miller will be the program's first coach.

Over the last couple of weeks we have played in several college showcases. Remember college showcases mean nothing as far as wins and loses we don't even turn in final scores. Half the time we don't even keep a book for the other team and its usually free substitutions and unlimited free runners and bat your whole lineup.

 

That being said every time we play a team as soon as they get a runner on they are trying to sacrifice bunt her to the next base with college coaches in attendence. Does anyone think a college coach who may get lucky to see a couple of bats for each kid a weekend or for that matter in a whole season wants to watch a young lady square around to bunt. Is there any chance in hell a coach is going to recruit a kid to sacrifice bunt. If its in the girls DNA to bunt and she is trying to bunt for a hit that's one thing but I just don't get it they are doing a real inservice to their kids. I know I have a big name team and most travel ball teams would love to beat us but really would you rather beat us or give your player the best chance to show off her skills in front of a college coach. This past weekend against a very good team in Ohio a coach bunted every chance they could and on 3 different times had a runner stike out trying to bunt. UK was there to watch one of his girls she bunted 2 of her 3 times at bat. I can tell you for a fact Rachel Lawson almost never wants to see a kid sacrifice bunt in a showcase type game.

 

We have played almost 20 games so far this fall and I am pretty certain I haven't called for a sacrifice bunt. In some cases I wounder if it may hurt us down the line bc we have almost no game practice doing it but we only have 3 times when we need to win in the next year so if it cost us one of those times I think I will be ok bc I know we let the girls get as many ab's as they could in the process.

Told him during recruiting that he was going to be the guy to be the face of UK Football. Then on Signing day he finds out UK signs another QB that I don't think he knew about. I think after he signed I have a feeling he began to feel like he was going to face a longer uphill climb than anticipated.

If Pat truly wants to be "The Guy" then imo he should transfer. However, uf he truly loves the school and being a Cat then I guess he needs to get verter so there is no doubt.

 

Joker sold him a Bill of goods for sure.

What was this "bill of goods" Joker sold him?

You are going to Chicago to coach travel ball?

Wondered when someone would mention that.

So about that kick at the end of the half.....

Doesn't leave much time for the social aspect of college. That is why so many girls either give it up or don't pursue it at all. Got to be extremely dedicated and disciplined.

Just wanted to throw a little insight into a regular day so far for my daughter at JMU. Maybe we should rethink trying to get our kids into college!!

 

Up at 4:30 am for weights running or both after shower and cleanup she's finished around 8 am.

 

Class from 9am till 1:15 pm, this week individuals workouts anywhere from 2-5 lasting about 45 minutes. (Most girls stay on the field longer to get extra work in)

 

After workouts usually at least an hour or two of study tables.

 

7pm most girls head back to softball complex to hit in small groups.

 

9pm more studing

 

10 to 11 pm in bed.

 

This is Monday, Wednesday or Friday for her, Tuesday and Thursday are not quite as bad but close.

 

Sounds like a lot of fun!!

 

But it seems like she is really enjoying it so lets hope it stays that way!!

Childhood memory, back in the '70's we would stop at an old country store in Leslie County and cut a piece off and eat it there. Good stuff, still can't get my wife to try it.

I think he meant that a teachers schedule allows them to get off work in time to be there after school, not that they spent any less time per day devoted to softball.

I can't speak for any of the other coaches, particularly in other sports, but nearly all of the coaches listed above were para-professional coaches (non-teachers). Running a program is a challenge when you aren't based on campus. Even with a sport like softball, it is a huge time commitment for very little pay. You don't do this for the money. I resigned after the 2010 season entirely because of increased responsibilities with my "real job", and there was no way I could any longer be at school at 3:45 to run practice, get the field ready for games, ride the bus to away games, etc. I did return in 2011 as an assistant when coach Neutz offered me the job, which had a lot more flexibility in terms of time requirements. I'd like to think I'd still be the head coach if carving out a living in the real world and raising a family weren't things that needed to be considered. Coaching at North was a great experience. I live in the area and love it when people see me an still call me coach. Eric B.

Yes, it is very common for players to look for travel ball teams outside of northern kentucky. It seems you sometimes need an organizations name to make it into invite tournaments, sad but true. It would be great to have a strong organzation in northern kentucky that provided great opportunities to compete at a higher level of travel ball. Hawks, Static, Doom, and not to mention the outstanding teams north of Dayton, Ohio. Also, some players travel great distances to play on premier select teams.

Just curious why 9 players from NKY have to play on a team from IN? We need more teams in KY.

I agree with that and mentioned that in my post but sure does suck for GC kids bc it seems like no one wants them, NKY, Louisville, Central Kentucky no one will claim them! They have several players that can play the game.

I did not see the paper which also included the honorable mentions, but was Gallatin even included? I believe the Enquirer has set their boundaries and not included Gallatin. This is a matter of geography not respect. GC is probably the early favorite for the 8th next year and I would think 3 of the top ten players are from Gallatin. I'm not sure how much I matter, but they certainly have my respect.

Bc there are some really bad coaches in the area and even worse people who didn't vote for her bc of the things that happened at Ryle.

 

Congrats to all who made the list.

 

Off the top of my head I would have had Sydney Himes (sp?) from Connor on the list first team and Hannah Dossett from GC also. I understand the enquirer doesn't see Dossett much but to my knowledge she is the only player in the NKY area with a D1 offer right now. I think Dossett will fill the shoes of Moran as being a D1 player that gets passed over for awards while receiving them in the sport she will not be attending in college. Funny how that happens.

Great to see vets working with younger girls.

I would think any AD could...all they have to do is make it part of their job requirement. My boss makes me do all kind of things I don't want to do that's a lot harder than joining an association.

 

Maybe we should focus our energy on the AD's...I am not a fan of parents running things but in this case I think they should know its important for our kids.