BB: LEC: Little East Conference

[mans007]

As a div III baseball fan, I want to give credit to all the schools in the lec.  As you can see, and many people don't realize; div III baseball and athletics for that matter are being slowly but surely dominated by private schools (6 out of 8 teams in d3 cws). This is because as many people don't know, private schools can give money that is not need based. Public institutions can only give "need based" financial assistance.  Private schools, because its not tax payers money can give money to anyone they think can "promote" the institution.  Therefore private schools can give "athletic" scholarships.  I know... they are not called athletic scholarships, but they have no rules regarding financial assistance. This is a huge problem that the NCAA must take note of. The playing field is not equal and you will see this becoming more and more prevalent as the years go by.  This is why I respect the Little East Conference for being a great athletic conference. But... keep an eye out. Its getting pretty bad.

[ecfaninri]

mansoo7,
Your point is well taken, however, you do have to look at tuition costs at private schools vs. public institutions. As a point of emphasis, in the Providence Journal this morning was an article of tuition costs at Johnson and Wales at $40,000 plus vs. Rhode Island College at $15,000 plus. Both are D3 schools in RI and both put together fine athletic programs. It is just the ability as well for a student to be able to get in either of those schools and stay there. Track a student-athlete through either of those programs and you probably find the end results are pretty close.

[wordsmith]

All,

Somehow missed this announcement about Jamie 'Chevy' Chevalier of KSC and his future plans in the Far East..... Good Luck young man!


http://www.keeneowls.com/sports/bsb/2008-09/news/20090610Chevalierstory

Word

[EasternCtFan]

Does anyone know whats going on with Chris Burleson? I see he's on the restricted list with the reds.

[iamhuge]

Yes?   No??


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1cmXHYtEzQ

[dgilblair]

First day of practice at ECSU today, new faces at 4:00 old faces at 7:00.  Hope to go over for a look if the weather holds.

[ECSUalum]

D,

Thanks for the news, Still would like to get over for any Fall games, and see my friends!

Hope to see some fine new recruits as well.

Hope you, Shawn  and fam are well!!!!

M

PS Any one else with info on high impact recruits @ D-III NE schools??

Word, Jcon, ecfan, KSCfan et al, How's everyone doing?  New Season only 6 months away 

[mainefan]

It is interesting to see who is being cut after fall baseball. I heard the player from Keene was cut from USM.

[kscer]

It is interesting to see who is being cut after fall baseball. I heard the player from Keene was cut from USM.

Has anyone heard any tales from practice at various schools? I believe KSC will scrimmage St Anselms this weekend at St A's. Be interesting to see how the pitching has improved. I heard a rumor that Delbuono was cut from squad at Keene.
Kscer

[santeezy06]

Finally, those guys over at RIC listened to me and agreed that coach Grenier was a hack. His recent departure from the school will only enhance the baseball program at RIC. I like his replacement too, a good coach with good baseball knowledge (Scott Virgulak). I'll be out at RIC this weekend for an Alumni game too watch the boys, hoping for good weather. Is it spring yet......................

[coachzilly]

Santeezey...how was Grenier a hack?  Program has done pretty good with the limited resources that they have available.

[wordsmith]

D,

Thanks for the news, Still would like to get over for any Fall games, and see my friends!

Hope to see some fine new recruits as well.

Hope you, Shawn  and fam are well!!!!

M

PS Any one else with info on high impact recruits @ D-III NE schools??

Word, Jcon, ecfan, KSCfan et al, How's everyone doing?  New Season only 6 months away 

Sorry gang but Word has been preoccupied by the Buckeyes this fall.

One impact player I mentioned back in the spring that is from Keene and headed (no pun intended) to USM is Brett Barrett. My bet is he will start at either 1B or as the DH. Big, strong kid, not real mobile, typical USM player.

The swamp is getting a face lift.....3rd base dugout is gone and being replaced with a newer-larger version. After that they tackle the 1st base dugout & the Press Box. Good for Coach Kenny & the team. Little by little they make improvements.

As to the 'no pun intended remark... not sure if you have caught Keene in the news lately...if not have a look.
Smok'em if ya gott'em.

Drug Rally - Everyday Downtown Keene
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGc6XAx5dxQ&feature=related


Nudity & Guns - Downtown Keene
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISHXdGKKDZw

Never gets boring here in our little village.


Word

Go Bucks

[santeezy06]

 Coach Zilly,

First let me express that is my opinion and as a coach, father and fan of the game I believe Greniers general coaching of the RIC team was very shoddy. I have watched him coach RIC over the past 8 years and he has definitely had some good ball players in which he could have done alot better by. He fails to have a competitive edge for this caliber of play, he rarely argues a call or even gets off of his lil bucket their. He doesn't do much to help the kids to enhance their collegiate careers with all the background he has. He leaves his pitchers out their to drowned even in close games that should be won. He puts personal feelings in the for front before placing strongest team on field. In the case of Levesque this season who is a stud have him play first and dh and then have him pitch after he's spent the kids not a light weight. Colombero sitting bench while Greniers playing second even after he made 3 errors in one game. I could go on and on but I was making the point that I was excited he was gone and I welcome the change in RIC. It is what it is.........................

[bulldog84]

Has anyone heard anything on the UM-Boston team for the  fall?

[ECSUalum]

D,

Thanks for the news, Still would like to get over for any Fall games, and see my friends!

Hope to see some fine new recruits as well.

Hope you, Shawn  and fam are well!!!!

M

PS Any one else with info on high impact recruits @ D-III NE schools??

Word, Jcon, ecfan, KSCfan et al, How's everyone doing?  New Season only 6 months away 

Sorry gang but Word has been preoccupied by the Buckeyes this fall.

One impact player I mentioned back in the spring that is from Keene and headed (no pun intended) to USM is Brett Barrett. My bet is he will start at either 1B or as the DH. Big, strong kid, not real mobile, typical USM player.

The swamp is getting a face lift.....3rd base dugout is gone and being replaced with a newer-larger version. After that they tackle the 1st base dugout & the Press Box. Good for Coach Kenny & the team. Little by little they make improvements.

As to the 'no pun intended remark... not sure if you have caught Keene in the news lately...if not have a look.
Smok'em if ya gott'em.

Drug Rally - Everyday Downtown Keene
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGc6XAx5dxQ&feature=related


Nudity & Guns - Downtown Keene
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISHXdGKKDZw

Never gets boring here in our little village.


Word

Go Bucks

Bucks vs Illinois today, should be another win. Number 9 in Coaches poll, not bad. Good luck to O State this year

Keene students  getting a littlespunky upthere.

Good to hear the Keene's BB field getting s bit of face-lift.

Not much  to report at ECSU  yet.  Hopefully ecfaninri or DGilblair will advise.

Thanks for the videos