Ten years away from baseball has changed everything. The games that were everything to me back then now survive only deep down in my dreams. This junkyard is my oasis where I can still feel my adrenaline peak as I churn for 2nd base, dirt clumps flying about like flies …
How do you know which college to choose? First, figure out which college not to choose. And then go learn about these schools and give them a chance. You might be quite surprised at what you find there. We all have ideals when we are young of what the …
Wow, this speech hit home for me. The maturity and strength Romo presented having to pass the baton to a new QB. I am sure it was hard for Romo to watch and not be able to compete, but his resolve to remain a leader was impressive. I urge you …
There is nothing quite like living College Baseball than being in Omaha, Nebraska for the College World Series. It is an almost spiritual feeling being in the presence of so much energy and hope. All through the winter one can dream while digging through the snow that he or she …
I shall start by stating something quite obvious; there are a lot of good players out there. I never really stopped to think much about this though during my early days of high school. Why would I? I was crushing home runs and making headlines in all the local newspapers. …
Although the NCAA has coined the phrase “student-athlete” to denote the perfect balance between two opposing forces, school and sports, in reality this tight-rope in which college athletes walk is much more complex and tricky to keep in equilibrium than advertised. By hyping up the term “student-athlete,” the NCAA indirectly …
MATT TUTHILL, Assistant Sports Editor Monday, July 23 BENNINGTON — Before Sunday’s game between the Russian National Team and the Bennington Bombers, players from each side exchanged gifts. The Bombers gave the Russians T-shirts and the Russians gave the Bombers Moscow keychains. But the Russians walked out of town with …
There was never an official start date to my recruiting process. There was no big announcement to the world stating that I was now seeking offers for scholarships, nor was there a big ceremony when the clock struck midnight on an idle Tuesday, signaling my start of the recruiting process. …
Having a poor diet while at college is as easy and common as the cold. “The Freshman Fifteen” was coined for a reason. Low budgets, easy access to hamburgers and fries (long live the dining hall and parent-funded point plans that act as money), and all night study sessions of …
