BB: Pitcher of the Year Candidates

theoneandonly · February 11, 2009, 01:32:26 PM

Yes they did, Ben Eilerman formly from Illinois College, and Jacob Hainsfurther from Lewis and Clarke Community College. They also have a couple of freshmen but im not to sure how they are. Then you had Ozee and Ward Returning.

VideoDawg · February 11, 2009, 04:58:18 PM

Is it true that this is the last year for the Blackburn coach? With Blackburn cutting sports I have heard he may leave before they cut baseball or eliminate the paid position.

A boy I know that was considering Blackburn was worried about that. I think another sliac coach may have put that bug in his ear.

It is strange that one sliac school is moving to DivII (St. Marys) while another is cutting sports.

theoneandonly · February 11, 2009, 05:56:33 PM

Quote from: VideoDawg on February 11, 2009, 04:58:18 PM
Is it true that this is the last year for the Blackburn coach? With Blackburn cutting sports I have heard he may leave before they cut baseball or eliminate the paid position.

A boy I know that was considering Blackburn was worried about that. I think another sliac coach may have put that bug in his ear.

It is strange that one sliac school is moving to DivII (St. Marys) while another is cutting sports.

Actually recent news at blackburn has come up. The head baseball coach was offered the SID position. Since they cut football, that cut half of his salary, now that they offered him the SID position that puts that half salary back into his pay. THEREFORE ive heard he has planned to stay now.. AND Blackburn has no plans of cutting baseball or any other programs. They plan to take the money that they were using for football and dispersing it among the other sports allowing them more money and JV squads.. tell the "other sliac coach" that he should get his facts straight. and tell the kid, those are all rumors. welcome back to high school.

VideoDawg · February 11, 2009, 07:37:05 PM

I will let that young man know. Cutting any sport is dumb in my book especially at the DIII level. It enhanses the educational experiance, builds character and school spirit. Pinhead or egghead administrators have no idea the damage they do to a school when they cut a team sport.

Thanks for the info.

BigPoppa · February 12, 2009, 10:05:45 AM

Quote from: VideoDawg on February 11, 2009, 04:58:18 PM
Is it true that this is the last year for the Blackburn coach? With Blackburn cutting sports I have heard he may leave before they cut baseball or eliminate the paid position.

A boy I know that was considering Blackburn was worried about that. I think another sliac coach may have put that bug in his ear.

It is strange that one sliac school is moving to DivII (St. Marys) while another is cutting sports.

Good recruiters always do

VideoDawg · February 12, 2009, 10:19:06 AM

Quote from: BigPoppa on February 12, 2009, 10:05:45 AM
Quote from: VideoDawg on February 11, 2009, 04:58:18 PM
Is it true that this is the last year for the Blackburn coach? With Blackburn cutting sports I have heard he may leave before they cut baseball or eliminate the paid position.

A boy I know that was considering Blackburn was worried about that. I think another sliac coach may have put that bug in his ear.

It is strange that one sliac school is moving to DivII (St. Marys) while another is cutting sports.

Good recruiters always do

Unfortunately it is part of college sports at all levels. So you can't fault a coach for trying.

theoneandonly · February 12, 2009, 10:35:56 AM

Hey i agree. Just was hoping you would fill the kid in so that Blackburn can start to fill up that semi-empty roster. Only 18 players.

VideoDawg · February 12, 2009, 02:55:36 PM

Quote from: theoneandonly on February 12, 2009, 10:35:56 AM
Hey i agree. Just was hoping you would fill the kid in so that Blackburn can start to fill up that semi-empty roster. Only 18 players.

I hate to say it but if your school starts cutting sports, regardless of the reason, it shows a lack of devotion to the athlete. Its no wonder that Blackburn has only 18. Why would a kid roll the dice with Blackburn when St. Marys, Webster and other St Louis area colleges aren't on shaky ground in the athletic department.

My alma mater made Title 9 cuts in the 70's and 80's and it took decades to recover. They should have added female sports but instead cut men sports. It sent the wrong message and it cost them dearly.

HomeRunHitter · February 12, 2009, 05:51:02 PM

VideoDawg......I believe you are referring to Maryville, not St. Mary's.

VideoDawg · February 12, 2009, 06:31:01 PM

Absolutely, thanks for the correction.

JAdaPrince · February 13, 2009, 12:57:00 PM

I hate to say it but if your school starts cutting sports, regardless of the reason, it shows a lack of devotion to the athlete. Its no wonder that Blackburn has only 18. Why would a kid roll the dice with Blackburn when St. Marys, Webster and other St Louis area colleges aren't on shaky ground in the athletic department.
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I know cutting sports in a tough thing for any athletic department to do, but football does require a HUGE investment that could be a drain on the other programs. So, with that being said, losing football (while it disappointing for those athletes) could benefit the entire program. Allocating funds throughout the other sports should lift the Beavers a little.

VideoDawg · February 13, 2009, 01:53:57 PM

Quote from: JAdaPrince on February 13, 2009, 12:57:00 PM

I hate to say it but if your school starts cutting sports, regardless of the reason, it shows a lack of devotion to the athlete. Its no wonder that Blackburn has only 18. Why would a kid roll the dice with Blackburn when St. Marys, Webster and other St Louis area colleges aren't on shaky ground in the athletic department.

I know cutting sports in a tough thing for any athletic department to do, but football does require a HUGE investment that could be a drain on the other programs. So, with that being said, losing football (while it disappointing for those athletes) could benefit the entire program. Allocating funds throughout the other sports should lift the Beavers a little.
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In principal perhaps, however the fifty football players at Blackburn represent over 7% of the student body plus other athletes that will transfer due to fear about their sport. I would not be surprised if a net 8-10% of the student body evaporates due to the decision. If you look at that loss of tuition and fees, I think that it will ultimately be a net loss.

Also to fill the beds and classrooms, unless there is a waiting list for applicants, they will have to cut the price of going to Blackburn equaling an even larger reduction in income.

I would like to hear from Blackburn students and coaches to see if the administration has a bigger axe to grind. On paper I bet it will ultimately be a net loss in revenue to cut the program.

theoneandonly · February 16, 2009, 09:43:15 AM

it wont be much of a loss since they cut all salaries 2%, and raised room and board 5% and tuition 5% and pretty much anything else they could.

BigPoppa · February 21, 2009, 03:13:27 PM

As rough of a start as Chapman's Wayde Kitchens has had, he is still 2-1 with a 2.67 ERA(after a 6IP, 1ER outing yesterday vs NAIA Westmont). Pretty impressive numbers for a guy that is "struggling" to find his groove right now.

Day off for the Panthers today and a tough game vs NAIA power Azusa-Pacific on deck for Sunday. Pulling Kitchens after six innings Friday indicates to me that they hope to use him in relief tomorrow if they keep it close. I just hope they are not over-using him early in the season.

VideoDawg · February 23, 2009, 04:19:55 PM

If he is out of his groove, more pitchers should be out of theirs. He is an impressive pitcher and still going to get better as the season progresses. Short of an injury he has a bright future.

BB: Pitcher of the Year Candidates

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