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coachpitch
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 Posted - 04/01/2011 : 12:10:34
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This is all in fun. And...discussing the team rankings week to week is a lot of fun. In fact, the most popular posts time and time again are those discussing rankings. These rankings will change throughout the year, but it's fun to discuss.
All that said Darnell, I'm with you on the top 2, but 3-6 are more sketchy. The Braves have beaten the Stixx in pool play but the Stixx beat them when it counted. The 45's have beaten the Braves, but the Stixx beat them. To my knowledge the RR's haven't beaten any of them. In that case, 45's, Braves, Stixx (in no particular order) cover 3-5, and the RR may be #6...though they've not really played even that well so far. Of course, this is all purely my opinion - based on records - thus far in 2011.
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Originally posted by Darnell
After a lot of thought and careful consideration Darnell is yielding to the will of Chiilidog Nation and accepting their position, albeit tenuous, as leader of the pack. Here is my revised list:
1. Chilidogs*
2. Astros
3. 45s
4. Roadrunners
5. Braves
6. Stixx
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balk
37 Posts |
Posted - 04/01/2011 : 12:26:51
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Originally posted by bball2k10
I don't think it matters if you have a player from another state as long as they are the correct age for the age group they are playing. Most out of state players are from neighboring states that may not have a program as good as what they are getting here. I think it speaks well for the quality of teams we have here. From alot of places in Georgia you can drive to another state in an hour or less so it's really not that far. I doubt any Georgia teams are flying in studs from the west coast.
Guess I have different priorities for my child. Wonder what the GPA is for those spending the travel time from out of state? |
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bball2k10
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Posted - 04/01/2011 : 13:08:11
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Guess I have different priorities for my child. Wonder what the GPA is for those spending the travel time from out of state?
So a child that travels an hour each way to practice once or twice a week, one of those days possibly a weekend, has to be a bad student? We play 20 miles from home but with traffic it is a 45 minute trip. On practice days he does his homework immediately after school, before we leave and we've spent plenty of trips studying for tests in the car. It's all about time management. I'd much rather we spend 4 hours one night a week dedicated to baseball practice than him at home watching TV or playing video games for 4 hours like most kids. |
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pops
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Posted - 04/01/2011 : 14:39:14
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Originally posted by balk
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Originally posted by bball2k10
I don't think it matters if you have a player from another state as long as they are the correct age for the age group they are playing. Most out of state players are from neighboring states that may not have a program as good as what they are getting here. I think it speaks well for the quality of teams we have here. From alot of places in Georgia you can drive to another state in an hour or less so it's really not that far. I doubt any Georgia teams are flying in studs from the west coast.
Guess I have different priorities for my child. Wonder what the GPA is for those spending the travel time from out of state?
Funny. What if the kid from out of state asked his parents if he could try out for "east cobb" because, while visiting for a tournament last summer, he saw them play and thought he'd found The Mecca? What if that kid did some research and found that the Astros were the best program in this age group, and made a deal with his parents that he would only accept an offer from that ECB team, if they would agree to get him to practices and games? And finally, what if that same kid had never made less than straight A's who loves THE GAME more than anything? Come on....
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balk
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Posted - 04/01/2011 : 19:41:28
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Originally posted by pops
Originally posted by balk
Originally posted by bball2k10
I don't think it matters if you have a player from another state as long as they are the correct age for the age group they are playing. Most out of state players are from neighboring states that may not have a program as good as what they are getting here. I think it speaks well for the quality of teams we have here. From alot of places in Georgia you can drive to another state in an hour or less so it's really not that far. I doubt any Georgia teams are flying in studs from the west coast.
I simply raise a question, not make an accusation. Tennessee (Chatt. being the closest) is a minimum of two hours to Kennesaw, so, I don't buy the 1 hour commute argument to East Cobb. I don't care how good EC (or Roadrunners, HP or any other) are, does it really warrant the time and effort to bring a kid that far just for BASEBALL? Seriously, I don't care how good any of the are, what kind of message does that send? Take them to a school for an off the chart IQ, but, certainly there is a baseball field within 30 miles of them to have fun and play. It is supposed to be for fun right? Competitive certainly, but,for a 13 year old to go that far to play baseball seems to be more parent driven than child driven. The parents ARE in charge, right?
Asbestos suite put on and ready for the flames.
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Funny. What if the kid from out of state asked his parents if he could try out for "east cobb" because, while visiting for a tournament last summer, he saw them play and thought he'd found The Mecca? What if that kid did some research and found that the Astros were the best program in this age group, and made a deal with his parents that he would only accept an offer from that ECB team, if they would agree to get him to practices and games? And finally, what if that same kid had never made less than straight A's who loves THE GAME more than anything? Come on....
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knucklecurve
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Posted - 04/01/2011 : 20:28:55
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He must be new. This is nothing new in with travel ball.
Most coaches make their players show their report cards and maintain a cerain grade point average. Every team I have been on the boys make A's and B's. Most of these travel ball players are driven in every aspect of their lives and don't spend all of their time on the TV, computer, etc....quote:
Originally posted by in_the_know
You must be new here . . .
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Originally posted by balk
[quote]Originally posted by balk
. . . . but, I find it rather strange that they have a player who lives in another state.
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itsbaseballtime
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Posted - 04/01/2011 : 22:43:18
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Amen POPS. The GPA of that kid is up to his devoted parents to monitor.
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seminole tony
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Posted - 04/02/2011 : 00:07:10
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To balk
Traveling from far away to play baseball on a quality program is worth it if your child is of that superior skill set. I think you can't afford to pass up an opportunity if he gets to play on a Elite 32 team this year. Next year that many more people know of your child and more doors open in his baseball future if he continues to excell at this sport. Offers from 14U-18U select showcase teams that travel the country in front of college coaches then present themselves. Thats why we as parents work many hours of over time to give our kids the chances that we didn't have growing up. Plus, If your child is that good, coaches from far away will not ask you to show up for practices if he is in lessons and getting some field time somewhere else. We all know of a few select teams around the country that pay for a few extra ordinary kids to travel from coast to coast to play for the "Elite of the Elite" teams. Read the Bryce Harper story.http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1156215/1/index.htm
I know this is a one in a million chance but I'm buying my son a ticket if he wants to put in the work for it.
As far as the grades, my sons have had to carry a "B" or better to play. The 13U has always had a "A" average. His older brother has to work a little harder at it and has lost 1 year of ball for failing to maintain the 'B" average. My wife and I can tell how much each one cares for the game.
Now lets hear where the Ga. teams are ranked. |
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lottapop
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Posted - 04/02/2011 : 00:15:05
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Check out the Voodoo's roster if you want a jaw dropper!!!! They loaded up to play a little Super NIT in La. can't imagine what they are going to do for the Elite 32 roster. This is the cards dealt to high level teams to compete against. You gotta love the intesity at this level of play.
Balk, you have valid points but just remember everyone has their own agenda. Can't blame a parent for trying to provide the best for their kids. At least these kids can never look back and say they never had the chance to fulfill their dreams. It is our obligation to get them to the tournaments once there they can either sink or swim it's up to them. :) |
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pops
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Posted - 04/02/2011 : 06:05:01
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No need for Asbestos suit. I really just don't see the difference between traveling to ECB every weekend to play with a high level team with great coaching and traveling to tournaments (some at ECB) with a local (read non competitive) travel team...
The fact is that "travel teams" in most smaller metro areas have to travel on weekends to play. I feel fortunate that we live close enough to let it be something we are able to allow our kid to do. Haven't regreted it one time.
And yes, the parents ARE in charge of the IMPORTANT stuff. Believe it or not, baseball isn't on that list. When it comes to the hobbies, they pick 'em and I just drive the bus. |
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bball2k10
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Posted - 04/02/2011 : 11:42:18
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Tennessee (Chatt. being the closest) is a minimum of two hours to Kennesaw, so, I don't buy the 1 hour commute argument to East Cobb.
Actually we play on the south side. We have an out of state player (not from TN) that travels 59 miles one way. My son has a friend that lives near us that plays at ECB (in state) that travels 65 miles one way with probably a lot more traffic. So just because someone comes from another state doesn't mean they are traveling all day and neglecting their homework just to play baseball. |
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coachpitch
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Posted - 04/02/2011 : 12:44:24
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We have been watching Olympic athletes for years and cheering. There is no way for those kids to have reached that level without huge commitment. It is a case by case basis and not every kid wants that. But, no need to judge those who do travel a lot and spend much time. The parents are ultimately accountable.
BTW what about Travel Ball Select top teams...?
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Originally posted by balk
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Originally posted by pops
Originally posted by balk
Originally posted by bball2k10
I don't think it matters if you have a player from another state as long as they are the correct age for the age group they are playing. Most out of state players are from neighboring states that may not have a program as good as what they are getting here. I think it speaks well for the quality of teams we have here. From alot of places in Georgia you can drive to another state in an hour or less so it's really not that far. I doubt any Georgia teams are flying in studs from the west coast.
I simply raise a question, not make an accusation. Tennessee (Chatt. being the closest) is a minimum of two hours to Kennesaw, so, I don't buy the 1 hour commute argument to East Cobb. I don't care how good EC (or Roadrunners, HP or any other) are, does it really warrant the time and effort to bring a kid that far just for BASEBALL? Seriously, I don't care how good any of the are, what kind of message does that send? Take them to a school for an off the chart IQ, but, certainly there is a baseball field within 30 miles of them to have fun and play. It is supposed to be for fun right? Competitive certainly, but,for a 13 year old to go that far to play baseball seems to be more parent driven than child driven. The parents ARE in charge, right?
Asbestos suite put on and ready for the flames.
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Funny. What if the kid from out of state asked his parents if he could try out for "east cobb" because, while visiting for a tournament last summer, he saw them play and thought he'd found The Mecca? What if that kid did some research and found that the Astros were the best program in this age group, and made a deal with his parents that he would only accept an offer from that ECB team, if they would agree to get him to practices and games? And finally, what if that same kid had never made less than straight A's who loves THE GAME more than anything? Come on....
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sirlurker
187 Posts |
Posted - 04/02/2011 : 20:21:16
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| Rankings from sites outside the NWBA are not allowed to be posted here as it would be copyright infringement.....:) |
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lottapop
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Posted - 04/02/2011 : 23:01:24
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| That must have just started this year since the 12u rankings were posted here last Spring for the 12u teams. I was just wondering if Leon Medical and Maters were still on top, I assume HP is the top ranking GA team since everyone has the tightlip! :) |
Edited by - lottapop on 04/03/2011 08:27:02 |
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dogatbat
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Posted - 04/03/2011 : 06:46:07
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| On another note, looks like a barn burner at East Cobb this weekend. Looks like the semi-finals are going to hurt someone looking to get into the championship. In Fla., stixx start Saturday and end Saturday, 1-2. Off weekend perhaps.. Back to school brawl shaping up to be a gooood oneee! |
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cutoffman
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Posted - 04/03/2011 : 09:46:05
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Especially since EC teams somehow avoided each other until semifinals...wow how did that happen?  lol!!!quote:
Originally posted by dogatbat
On another note, looks like a barn burner at East Cobb this weekend. Looks like the semi-finals are going to hurt someone looking to get into the championship. In Fla., stixx start Saturday and end Saturday, 1-2. Off weekend perhaps.. Back to school brawl shaping up to be a gooood oneee!
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bball2k10
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Posted - 04/03/2011 : 10:36:00
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| Astro's are on a tear in EC this weekend. Scoring 45 while allowing only 3 runs so far. Meanwhile, the sleeper team DSB Diablo's, who are registered as an single A team beat the Covington Catch 9-1 and gave the 45's a run for their money, barely losing 4-3. Maybe they should be on some top 5 lists. |
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Checkswing
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Posted - 04/03/2011 : 17:51:02
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O.k. looks like the Astros answered the call. Astros 7..45's 5.
1. Astros
2. HP
3. Stixx
4. Braves
5. Pride
6. Titans
7. 45's
8. RR
9. MGBA Braves
10. Kennnesaw BB
Next up Astros and Titans in the ship. |
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Checkswing
53 Posts |
Posted - 04/03/2011 : 17:55:34
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| Where u at SC Cap? SPY? |
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Checkswing
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Posted - 04/03/2011 : 17:59:25
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Originally posted by Checkswing
Where u at SC Cap? SPY?
MGBA Braves representing down in Florida, I here ya. Go Braves! |
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Spygate
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Posted - 04/03/2011 : 18:09:13
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| Astros beat 45s 7-5 in another good battle these two teams have a high intensity rivalry going. The next matchup should be interesting. The astros are ga #1 team until hp plays them |
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whit417
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Posted - 04/03/2011 : 18:13:15
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| Astro's win with authority. Leaving no doubt as to who's the team to beat at ECB. |
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cutoffman
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Posted - 04/03/2011 : 20:04:36
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Nice try Spygate...no need to mention HP in this one as they did not play.
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Originally posted by Spygate
Astros beat 45s 7-5 in another good battle these two teams have a high intensity rivalry going. The next matchup should be interesting. The astros are ga #1 team until hp plays them
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itsbaseballtime
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Posted - 04/03/2011 : 20:19:19
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Whit,
Yes the Astros did. 70 runs and 10 allowed. WOW.. |
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coachpitch
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Posted - 04/03/2011 : 20:20:33
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Why? The only tournament they both had to play in was won by HP. And it was the biggest tournament in GA.
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Originally posted by Spygate
Astros beat 45s 7-5 in another good battle these two teams have a high intensity rivalry going. The next matchup should be interesting. The astros are ga #1 team until hp plays them
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