Yeah, some people will do ANYTHING to land a recruit......
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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
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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.