My blog on another baseball commitment for the Cajuns:
http://www.theadvertiser.com/apps/pb...Id=personaDest
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My blog on another baseball commitment for the Cajuns:
http://www.theadvertiser.com/apps/pb...Id=personaDest
That is excellent news on several levels! Thanks JP.
I'm SHOCKED!
Why doesnt Tony recruit outside of his house? :D
I am to! The kid has ALOT of potential and I'm sure had offers from some pretty big schools. Very fortunate to get him
igeaux.mobi
I am just absolutely shocked that we are able to land this recruit. I mean, we got lucky with Justin Robichaux, but to get Austin is just mind boggling. Kudos to Coach Robe and his staff for somehow convincing the kid to come here.
This will be a wait and see how high he gets drafted type of deals. Pitching staff is shaping up real nice though.
Josh-
What's the latest on Coach Robe's contract? Is it up for renewal this offseason?
Thanks.
He basically said, "I'm going to coach Austin somewhere". That somewhere is going to be here, and we'll get Robe for another 5-8 years. Well deserved. He just be around to be able to play on "the field that Robe built".Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunZ1
Word was that he was throwing in the low 90's last year as a junior, and pro scouts were already looking hard. The gist I heard was you may be looking at a 2-3 round selection, which could make it interesting during signing period.Quote:
Originally Posted by wcd35
Josh may have some later news.
If he's drafted that high, he's gonna get some good money and it's going to be tough to say no.
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Originally Posted by Rebel02
I heard Robe was sleeping with the kid's mother ;)
Yeah, some people will do ANYTHING to land a recruit......Quote:
Originally Posted by cajun1300
I detect a pattern..........;)Quote:
Originally Posted by BirdofParadise
Cue NCAA investigation......Quote:
Originally Posted by cajun1300
You are right on, there was never any doubt where Austin was going to play college ball. But he has a chance to be one of the highest rated high school MLB draft prospects in the Louisiana 2011 class.Quote:
Originally Posted by wcd35
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Early in his life, Austin Robichaux created a list of three main goals he hoped to achieve at some point during his baseball career.
Win a high school state championship. Lead his college team to the College World Series. Play in the major leagues.
As a prep junior, Robichaux met his first goal by helping Notre Dame win the Class 3A state title under the direction of uncle Tim Robichaux. After verbally committing to play for his father, UL head coach Tony Robichaux, the all-state pitcher now turns his focus to crossing off the last two items from that list.
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Joshua Parrott
jparrott@theadvertiser.com
Three ALL-STATE players for the 2011 class already and all of them from the Acadiana area!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by NewsCopy
Can someone else say the future is really bright for Cajun baseball.....
With the players coming in and the NEW REINVATIONS TO HAPPEN DURING THEIR 4 YEARS, CAJUN BASEBALL WILL BE AWESOME.Quote:
Originally Posted by RaginDave
Ausitn committing is exciting. Only thing that worries me is him getting drafted. he could go around the 2nd or 3rd round and although he said he really wants to play for his dad, it's hard to pass up that kind of money.
I got word that there will be a walk-on coming to the Cajuns from North Vermilion High School---Name is Marc Frederick---too small to play but just keeps doing it---all-state and won the Parish track meet in his first year at 100 meters---He hit a homer off of the Robe kid this year---huge heart!!!! I wish him luck!!!
If he has the heart of the other Frederick now playing for the Cajuns , he'll get a fair shake @ UL. Tfred walked on also. With only 27 players on scholarship there's always room for a good walk on. I wish him luck.
The money is always nice and it comes and goes. More important is the opportunity a high draft pick brings. If you are 18 years old, 6-5, throw in the 90's and one of a team's first few picks, you are groomed for success at the highest levels, nurtured and cultivated.
Playing for your dad in college at a strong program is something completely different. Guys rarely get two chances at being a high pick, though. That would be a tough decision.
He's not a d1 player yet....he would be better off going the juco ranks to start. But he does run well...may be his strongest point.Quote:
Originally Posted by Boomer
igeaux.mobi
I know the kid and have never seen him play---He had offers from the JCs and some colleges---Just wants to be a Ragin Cajun----I love that---I think that the speed thing is what got him the walk-on----But he keeps knocking the hell out of the ball---I think that his district being pretty good also gave him a chance!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by lifetimecajun