2012 Summer Ball

[shoxlax]

And I don't mind a bit that you posted the link to the article again after I did. ;)

Well it shows you I'm emphatic about my feelings. Sorry, Talk.

[Ta town]

Levi Meyer was interested. He was not recruited by WSU, in spite of Mark Standiford telling the staff he was the best catcher in the area. Woohoo we got Bob Arens! Levi has the ability to change the way a game is played defensively, and it appears he can swing it a little bit too. I have spoken to pitchers who have thrown to him that swear he can help them expand the strike zone several ball widths either way because of his framing/receiving ability.

Good kid, good family, I wish him the very best and congratulate him on realizing a juco championship.

I really wish Mark was somehow part of the WSU staff if not the head coach. Is there anyone with a better grasp on baseball talent in the state of Kansas?

[SubGod22]

I really wish Mark was somehow part of the WSU staff if not the head coach. Is there anyone with a better grasp on baseball talent in the state of Kansas?

If we're trying to come up with names that do, I think we can eliminate Gene, JT and Brent.

[wushock]

Tell me what has Mark ever done to warrant being WSU baseball coach. With what we pay we can get quite a coach I believe

[JohnnieBallgame]

Other than run a baseball academy for 15 years +/- and develop young talent. Oh and by the way, he took over a poor Tabor (NAIA) program and has made it a nationally ranked and respected power at that level. His players from Tabor perform favorably when matched up with the D1 kids during the summer leagues. See this years El Dorado Broncos along with VC Diamond Dawgs. Mark has worked to develop his ability to recruit at/to Tabor through his contacts from his academy, and he has learned to fund raise. Did I mention the fact that he is a Shocker through and through, and by all accounts is a man of honor and integrity? He has a pretty salty pitching coach at Tabor (Pat Hon) who would also be great at WSU. He has also worked with Steve Lienhardt who would also be a great college pitching coach. Throw in Billy Hall, choose your pitching coach from 1 of the 2 mentioned and you would have yourself one hungry, hard working staff that would work at recruiting, teaching/coaching, player development like the young hungry coaches of 30 years ago.

[Ta town]

Tell me what has Mark ever done to warrant being WSU baseball coach. With what we pay we can get quite a coach I believe

No thanks...you think he isn't worthy thats your choice. I'm not going to sit here and try to educate the ignorant and arrogant.

[wushock]

I don't think your arrogant or ignorant for wanting him. Why am I when I don't want him. We all have an opinion. I just think with what we pay there are numerous people out there to warrant this job. If you are going with an ex shocker Kevin Hooper fits the bill more than Mark, however, I still think we can do better than either one of them.

[SB Shock]

I don't think your arrogant or ignorant for wanting him. Why am I when I don't want him. We all have an opinion.

You might have come across better if you had stated your opinion why you don't think he is good fit. Just saying "because" won't probably get much consideration.

I just think with what we pay there are numerous people out there to warrant this job. If you are going with an ex shocker Kevin Hooper fits the bill more than Mark,

If it is true that Hooper doesn't have a degree and you have to have one to be a head coach in college baseball - then Hooper is unfortunately is not eligible.

however, I still think we can do better than either one of them.

maybe not before these clowns leave the program.

[1972Shocker]

What kind of pay package a coach can demand is not always the best harbinger of how successful he will be. In fact, there are many, many examples in college sports where that has not been the case.

There is something to be said for a young, energetic, ambitious and motivated staff especially if their contracts are propertly structured with incentives that reward them nicely based on real success and not just for showing up at the office.

One thing we do not need is an entitlement mentality that takes things for granted or that has resulted in a lack of zeal and motivation.

[Ta town]

I don't think your arrogant or ignorant for wanting him. Why am I when I don't want him. We all have an opinion. I just think with what we pay there are numerous people out there to warrant this job. If you are going with an ex shocker Kevin Hooper fits the bill more than Mark, however, I still think we can do better than either one of them.

"tell me what Mark has EVER done"

You ask in a very smug manner you get a smug response. One that tells me you already have your mind made up. Like I said if you don't deem him worthy thats fine, but I'm not going to sit here and try to convince you.

Now if you just asked, "what is Marks background?" or "why do you think he would be a good coach?" or "I don't think his background qualifies him" thats different.

[shox1989]

This article sickens me. There is no way this kid shouldn't be wearing black and gold.

http://www.kansas.com/2012/06/11/237...o-florida.html

I don't know anything about this kid other than what I read in the article. He may be a good player. But the article makes it sound like Florida Atlantic was the only division 1 offer he received. Florida Atlantic plays in the Sun Belt (#16 conference in this year's rpi).

[ShockTalk]

I don't know anything about this kid other than what I read in the article. He may be a good player. But the article makes it sound like Florida Atlantic was the only division 1 offer he received. Florida Atlantic plays in the Sun Belt (#16 conference in this year's rpi).

Are you really going to play that card @shox1989:??

Previous 5 years RPI: 2011- Sun #6, MVC #7; 2010- Sun #7, MVC #15; 2009- Sun #7, MVC #17; 2008- Sun#11, MVC #12; 2007- Sun #6, MVC #7.

[shox1989]

My point was that he apparently only had one division 1 offer and it wasn't exactly from a powerhouse.

He may be a good player, but none of the other division 1 schools in this area (or the whole country other than FAU) thought he was worth offering a scholarship.

[jhanika7]

Hey johnnieballgame can you give us an update on your son dillon kerans because you said we would see him in a shocker uniform again. I saw he's with valley center again. And what's the need to call out bob Arens on here meater. I like Meyer as a catcher as well and you should have good insight on him since you watched him play a lot in high school since dillon played on the same high school summer team as him. Go Shox!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jhanika7]

Johnnieballgame - I agree with you on standiford he would make a great replacement for crusty. I don't know anything about the SALTY pitching coach pat hon. Could you give us some more insight on him?