Softball Offseason

[ridinsuicide]

Sounds like you’re pretty familiar with a lot of girls around the area. I’ll ask this since you’re still pretty new around here and more insight is great, what do you think of the Cajuns incoming recruiting class? I think there’s one or two that will be able to help us, but feel we missed on a few, like Emma Bailey from STM. Thoughts?

I would like to think I am pretty plugged in through the softball world. I will say this, I am familiar enough to have an opinion but smart enough not to share said opinion in an open forum.

Honestly, just out of respect for each of those young ladies and their families my personal opinion is irrelevant. In my experiences over the years seeing players through the process, what a player is through HS and travel ball is very seldom an absolute indication of what they will be in College once all the underlying factors come into play. Sure, you have to be good in both HS and travel ball BUT, I think "tools" are much more important than any stat ever (all due respect VO). As I have mentioned in my earlier comments, so many factors go into determining these young ladies productivity its extremely hard to predict.

I personally pull for the individual athletes in hopes that they each have great experiences, perform at their best with confidence and can leave any program a better individual than when they got there. If they can do those things, they have been successful in my humble opinion. I know that's not the answer most on here want to hear, but it's just my take on it.

PS, I will say I personally believe Emma Bailey has the tools to compete athletically at UL. Not sure why she wasn't given an opportunity but it was a miss in my opinion. I wish her nothing but the best during her time at Creighton and I pray she is successful and makes their program better.

[JMV JustMyView]

I do Coach travel softball. Not a big secret, not that anyone cares but my name is Chris. lol

I'm not sure it's a "family section" but its the section you are seated when on the "Will call" list as someone's guess. And most times it is with / around other guests / family members that are put on the will call list as well.

Can you get Allred back to Louisiana? I figured that was you from your first post on this site. Hopefully Alyson takes on some of your kids in the future. LG from Kaplan would be a good get.

[JMV JustMyView]

I would like to think I am pretty plugged in through the softball world. I will say this, I am familiar enough to have an opinion but smart enough not to share said opinion in an open forum.

Honestly, just out of respect for each of those young ladies and their families my personal opinion is irrelevant. In my experiences over the years seeing players through the process, what a player is through HS and travel ball is very seldom an absolute indication of what they will be in College once all the underlying factors come into play. Sure, you have to be good in both HS and travel ball BUT, I think "tools" are much more important than any stat ever (all due respect VO). As I have mentioned in my earlier comments, so many factors go into determining these young ladies productivity its extremely hard to predict.

I personally pull for the individual athletes in hopes that they each have great experiences, perform at their best with confidence and can leave any program a better individual than when they got there. If they can do those things, they have been successful in my humble opinion. I know that's not the answer most on here want to hear, but it's just my take on it.

PS, I will say I personally believe Emma Bailey has the tools to compete athletically at UL. Not sure why she wasn't given an opportunity but it was a miss in my opinion. I wish her nothing but the best during her time at Creighton and I pray she is successful and makes their program better.

It has been said she is/was the toughest out in the state. I believe that came from you and a few others. I really wished the Cajuns could have landed her. Great kid and player.

[lcitsh]

Incoming:

Appalachian State - 3
Coastal Carolina - 5
Georgia State - 1
James Madison - 2
Louisiana - 3
Marshall - 1
South Alabama - 3
Texas State - 2
Troy - 4
ULM - 2

[Cajunchuck]

It has been said she is/was the toughest out in the state. I believe that came from you and a few others. I really wished the Cajuns could have landed her. Great kid and player.

I have heard you speak of Emma Bailey before and how good of a player the young lady is. I think I worked with her grandmother several years ago. Is her grandmother's name Jeannie?

[CajunSID]

In my experiences over the years seeing players through the process, what a player is through HS and travel ball is very seldom an absolute indication of what they will be in College once all the underlying factors come into play. Sure, you have to be good in both HS and travel ball BUT, I think "tools" are much more important than any stat ever (all due respect VO). As I have mentioned in my earlier comments, so many factors go into determining these young ladies productivity its extremely hard to predict.

Great post. While the overall athleticism and skillsets are better than it has ever been, it is harder than ever to project success at the D1 level now.

[ridinsuicide]

It has been said she is/was the toughest out in the state. I believe that came from you and a few others. I really wished the Cajuns could have landed her. Great kid and player.

I stand by that comment. Hard to dispute that she was one of the toughest outs in Louisiana High School softball.

[JMV JustMyView]

I stand by that comment. Hard to dispute that she was one of the toughest outs in Louisiana High School softball.

I agree 100% with you. Folks on this site need to listen to you. Your program pumps out some great kids and players.

[BayouRichard]

1/2 page 87, 88, 89 are very informative. That is what a fan board should be. Thanks mjr

[JMV JustMyView]

1/2 page 87, 88, 89 are very informative. That is what a fan board should be. Thanks mjr

Text me and let me know who mjr is?? You lost me.