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Post by JMVCajuns on May 24, 2021 14:51:58 GMT 14
Well now that the 2021 season has come to an end it is never to early to plant the seed for next year team. I can promise you guys that Coach Glasco will already be planning for next years team as soon as tomorrow and in my mind he already started that before today. The elephant in the room that everybody likes to discuss but never wants to bring to the table is do the Cajuns build internally(high school) or keep up the high profile transfer route? It is almost automatic that the Cajuns will be in a regional every year as a 2 or 3 seed anyway, which doesn't matter because they play each other in the first round. With that being said I think the Cajuns need to be building a tournament team every year and it starts with needing two elite pitchers.
In my mind these are the two ways the Cajuns can go for the future:
1. Building yearly teams instead of programs which might be here to stay in college softball for mid majors whether you like it or not? As of now there is 650 kids in the portal and it is about to explode between now and fall ball.
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2.Build internal with high school kids and sprinkle in a need or needs with a few transfers.
Which route should the Cajuns go for the future and beyond? Both ways have pro's and con's. This should be a real interesting thread. Comment away.
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Post by CajunT on May 24, 2021 15:29:54 GMT 14
Well now that the 2021 season has come to an end it is never to early to plant the seed for next year team. I can promise you guys that Coach Glasco will already be planning for next years team as soon as tomorrow and in my mind he already started that before today. The elephant in the room that everybody likes to discuss but never wants to bring to the table is do the Cajuns build internally(high school) or keep up the high profile transfer route? It is almost automatic that the Cajuns will be in a regional every year as a 2 or 3 seed anyway, which doesn't matter because they play each other in the first round. With that being said I think the Cajuns need to be building a tournament team every year and it starts with needing two elite pitchers. In my mind these are the two ways the Cajuns can go for the future: 1. Building yearly teams instead of programs which might be here to stay in college softball for mid majors whether you like it or not? As of now there is 650 kids in the portal and it is about to explode between now and fall ball. Or 2.Build internal with high school kids and sprinkle in a need or needs with a few transfers. Which route should the Cajuns go for the future and beyond? Both ways have pro's and con's. This should be a real interesting thread. Comment away. When Glasco took over the program, most of the HS athletes for the 2018,2019 and 2020 classes were signed or committed. He signed a number of transfers his first few classes, while focusing on the HS Classes of 2021, 2022 and 2023 going forward. He's signed one of the top hs classes in the country for 2021 coming in this fall. He has already taken two transfers that I'm aware of including a good pitching prospect. I think going forward, the program will get better. JMO |
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Post by JMVCajuns on May 24, 2021 16:25:11 GMT 14
Well now that the 2021 season has come to an end it is never to early to plant the seed for next year team. I can promise you guys that Coach Glasco will already be planning for next years team as soon as tomorrow and in my mind he already started that before today. The elephant in the room that everybody likes to discuss but never wants to bring to the table is do the Cajuns build internally(high school) or keep up the high profile transfer route? It is almost automatic that the Cajuns will be in a regional every year as a 2 or 3 seed anyway, which doesn't matter because they play each other in the first round. With that being said I think the Cajuns need to be building a tournament team every year and it starts with needing two elite pitchers. In my mind these are the two ways the Cajuns can go for the future: 1. Building yearly teams instead of programs which might be here to stay in college softball for mid majors whether you like it or not? As of now there is 650 kids in the portal and it is about to explode between now and fall ball. Or 2.Build internal with high school kids and sprinkle in a need or needs with a few transfers. Which route should the Cajuns go for the future and beyond? Both ways have pro's and con's. This should be a real interesting thread. Comment away. When Glasco took over the program, most of the HS athletes for the 2018,2019 and 2020 classes were signed or committed. He signed a number of transfers his first few classes, while focusing on the HS Classes of 2021, 2022 and 2023 going forward. He's signed one of the top hs classes in the country for 2021 coming in this fall. He has already taken two transfers that I'm aware of including a good pitching prospect. I think going forward, the program will get better. JMO T, I think we will also get better. The question is how do we get better. High school or transfers? And which route would you go? |
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Post by cajun4life on May 24, 2021 16:58:08 GMT 14
When Glasco took over the program, most of the HS athletes for the 2018,2019 and 2020 classes were signed or committed. He signed a number of transfers his first few classes, while focusing on the HS Classes of 2021, 2022 and 2023 going forward. He's signed one of the top hs classes in the country for 2021 coming in this fall. He has already taken two transfers that I'm aware of including a good pitching prospect. I think going forward, the program will get better. JMO T, I think we will also get better. The question is how do we get better. High school or transfers? And which route would you go? Both IMO. You build the program with HS players, and be selective with transfers. Transfers need to have key attributes that help put a home grown team over the top. |
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Post by CajunT on May 25, 2021 3:18:12 GMT 14
When Glasco took over the program, most of the HS athletes for the 2018,2019 and 2020 classes were signed or committed. He signed a number of transfers his first few classes, while focusing on the HS Classes of 2021, 2022 and 2023 going forward. He's signed one of the top hs classes in the country for 2021 coming in this fall. He has already taken two transfers that I'm aware of including a good pitching prospect. I think going forward, the program will get better. JMO T, I think we will also get better. The question is how do we get better. High school or transfers? And which route would you go? I think your question has already been answered, at least for next year. He has a large incoming HS Class and he has two transfer commitments that are public. It will be both. |
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Post by ragincajun309 on May 25, 2021 6:20:24 GMT 14
I’m no expert or coach by any means but with highly rated classes coming in my question is can incoming freshman compete at a level to get us to a super? I honestly don’t know which is why I ask. If they need a year or two to hone their skills then keep the transfers coming but if they can start and be impactful right away then I’d think we would just plug in a transfer here and there.
Honestly, I don’t care how we do it as long as we can continue to compete at a high level!
Side question but related to softball. Should we go all in on only P5 games for non conference, even if it meant fewer home games? I know some P5s don’t want to play us and it wouldn’t be ideal for ticket holders. I ask because watching the purple and puke players, they just seemed to have more confidence than our players and I am wondering if it’s because they played such a difficult schedule against top teams that game them a mental advantage?
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Post by Hud's Entanglement on May 25, 2021 6:29:55 GMT 14
I’m no expert or coach by any means but with highly rated classes coming in my question is can incoming freshman compete at a level to get us to a super? I honestly don’t know which is why I ask. If they need a year or two to hone their skills then keep the transfers coming but if they can start and be impactful right away then I’d think we would just plug in a transfer here and there. Honestly, I don’t care how we do it as long as we can continue to compete at a high level! Side question but related to softball. Should we go all in on only P5 games for non conference, even if it meant fewer home games? I know some P5s don’t want to play us and it wouldn’t be ideal for ticket holders. I ask because watching the purple and puke players, they just seemed to have more confidence than our players and I am wondering if it’s because they played such a difficult schedule against top teams that game them a mental advantage? I wonder if our contract with Leerfield requires a certain number of home games. I am all for playing a tougher schedule like we had planned in 2020 |
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Post by JMVCajuns on May 25, 2021 13:49:26 GMT 14
I’m no expert or coach by any means but with highly rated classes coming in my question is can incoming freshman compete at a level to get us to a super? I honestly don’t know which is why I ask. If they need a year or two to hone their skills then keep the transfers coming but if they can start and be impactful right away then I’d think we would just plug in a transfer here and there. Honestly, I don’t care how we do it as long as we can continue to compete at a high level! Side question but related to softball. Should we go all in on only P5 games for non conference, even if it meant fewer home games? I know some P5s don’t want to play us and it wouldn’t be ideal for ticket holders. I ask because watching the purple and puke players, they just seemed to have more confidence than our players and I am wondering if it’s because they played such a difficult schedule against top teams that game them a mental advantage? I would be ok with this if we won more in the playoffs. |
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Post by vobserver on May 26, 2021 2:40:12 GMT 14
I’m no expert or coach by any means but with highly rated classes coming in my question is can incoming freshman compete at a level to get us to a super? I honestly don’t know which is why I ask. If they need a year or two to hone their skills then keep the transfers coming but if they can start and be impactful right away then I’d think we would just plug in a transfer here and there. Honestly, I don’t care how we do it as long as we can continue to compete at a high level! Side question but related to softball. Should we go all in on only P5 games for non conference, even if it meant fewer home games? I know some P5s don’t want to play us and it wouldn’t be ideal for ticket holders. I ask because watching the purple and puke players, they just seemed to have more confidence than our players and I am wondering if it’s because they played such a difficult schedule against top teams that game them a mental advantage? I don't think it is really necessary to go all P5 out of conference, but we really should not be playing games with schools that are not traditionally good in softball. We need to be talking to other schools in the same boat we are in, like Liberty and James Madison. I also would like to see us host an early season tournament with Michigan, Minnesota and Northwestern from the Big Ten, along with James Madison, Liberty and maybe McNeese and Kennesaw State. A tournament like this would help every school in it and give our fans some really good softball to watch. We aren't getting invited to the really good tournaments; let's make our own. |
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Post by CajunT on May 26, 2021 7:04:49 GMT 14
Adam's Sisters Setting Records "BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Senior softball stars and twin sisters Jessica and Jacque Adams are rewriting the record books at Bryan High School. Jessica has hit 20 home runs this season for the Lady Vikings (a school record). “I’m honestly just thinking base hit, base hit the whole time, just contact to the ball and just see where it goes. I was not expecting to hit as many as I am this year,” Jessica said. Jessica’s 43 career homers are the most in Bryan history, and her twin sister Jacque is number 2 on the list."
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Post by ragincajun309 on May 26, 2021 7:10:09 GMT 14
I’m no expert or coach by any means but with highly rated classes coming in my question is can incoming freshman compete at a level to get us to a super? I honestly don’t know which is why I ask. If they need a year or two to hone their skills then keep the transfers coming but if they can start and be impactful right away then I’d think we would just plug in a transfer here and there. Honestly, I don’t care how we do it as long as we can continue to compete at a high level! Side question but related to softball. Should we go all in on only P5 games for non conference, even if it meant fewer home games? I know some P5s don’t want to play us and it wouldn’t be ideal for ticket holders. I ask because watching the purple and puke players, they just seemed to have more confidence than our players and I am wondering if it’s because they played such a difficult schedule against top teams that game them a mental advantage? I don't think it is really necessary to go all P5 out of conference, but we really should not be playing games with schools that are not traditionally good in softball. We need to be talking to other schools in the same boat we are in, like Liberty and James Madison. I also would like to see us host an early season tournament with Michigan, Minnesota and Northwestern from the Big Ten, along with James Madison, Liberty and maybe McNeese and Kennesaw State. A tournament like this would help every school in it and give our fans some really good softball to watch. We aren't getting invited to the really good tournaments; let's make our own. I just looked at all the bids that were awarded this year and those you listed are pretty much the only “traditionally good softball programs” which brings up the issue of who are we going to schedule if those few teams are not available in a year? That’s probably where you end up playing Sister Mary Mother of the Blind! I’m all for playing a handful of those teams but the rest of nonconferene games being almost all P5. Let’s go on the road if we have to and try to repeat 2020’s schedule every year. I have an alter it motive to this and that’s I don’t have ESPN+ anymore so I can only watch the more prominent P5 games on tv! Stevie P is good to listen to and I enjoy his broadcasts, except that he always adds an A to coach’s name, Galasco! |
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Post by CajunT on May 26, 2021 7:13:28 GMT 14
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Post by CajunT on May 26, 2021 7:28:03 GMT 14
Louisiana Softball’s recruiting class gains top billing from Extra Inning Softball2021 LOUISIANA RAGIN’ CAJUNS SOFTBALL SIGNING CLASS Jacquelyn Adams – 1B/C, Bryan, Texas (Bryan HS) – Extra Inning Softball Rank: No. 82 Jessica Adams – RHP, Bryan, Texas (Bryan HS) – Extra Inning Softball Rank: No. 55 Laney Credeur – 1B/3B, Old Mines, Mo. (Kingston K-14 School) – Extra Inning Softball Rank: No. 51 Kramer Eschete – OF, Brenham, Texas (Brenham HS) – Extra Inning Softball Rank: No. 89 Kayla Falterman – OF, The Woodlands, Texas (The Woodlands HS) – Extra Inning Softball Rank: No. 39 Samantha Graeter – OF/UT, Spring, Texas (Oak Ridge HS) – Extra Inning Softball Rank: No. 41 Maddie Hayden – OF/UT, West Monroe, La. (West Monroe HS) – Extra Inning Softball Rank: No. 15 Elia Hebel – 3B, Albany, Texas (Albany HS) – Extra Inning Softball Rank: No. 73 Samantha Landry – RHP, Mont Belvieu, Texas (Barbers Hill HS) – Extra Inning Softball Rank: No. 4 Alexa Langeliers – IF, Keller, Texas (Keller HS) – Extra Inning Softball Rank: No. 48 Tyler Oubre – RHP, Destrehan, La. (Destrehan HS) – Extra Inning Softball Rank: No. 101 McKenzie Wittenberg – OF, Fort Myers, Fla. (Riverdale HS) – Extra Inning Softball Rank: No. 135
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Post by JMVCajuns on May 26, 2021 9:15:46 GMT 14
Louisiana Softball’s recruiting class gains top billing from Extra Inning Softball2021 LOUISIANA RAGIN’ CAJUNS SOFTBALL SIGNING CLASS Jacquelyn Adams – 1B/C, Bryan, Texas (Bryan HS) – Extra Inning Softball Rank: No. 82 Jessica Adams – RHP, Bryan, Texas (Bryan HS) – Extra Inning Softball Rank: No. 55 Laney Credeur – 1B/3B, Old Mines, Mo. (Kingston K-14 School) – Extra Inning Softball Rank: No. 51 Kramer Eschete – OF, Brenham, Texas (Brenham HS) – Extra Inning Softball Rank: No. 89 Kayla Falterman – OF, The Woodlands, Texas (The Woodlands HS) – Extra Inning Softball Rank: No. 39 Samantha Graeter – OF/UT, Spring, Texas (Oak Ridge HS) – Extra Inning Softball Rank: No. 41 Maddie Hayden – OF/UT, West Monroe, La. (West Monroe HS) – Extra Inning Softball Rank: No. 15 Elia Hebel – 3B, Albany, Texas (Albany HS) – Extra Inning Softball Rank: No. 73 Samantha Landry – RHP, Mont Belvieu, Texas (Barbers Hill HS) – Extra Inning Softball Rank: No. 4 Alexa Langeliers – IF, Keller, Texas (Keller HS) – Extra Inning Softball Rank: No. 48 Tyler Oubre – RHP, Destrehan, La. (Destrehan HS) – Extra Inning Softball Rank: No. 101 McKenzie Wittenberg – OF, Fort Myers, Fla. (Riverdale HS) – Extra Inning Softball Rank: No. 135 I have this also on raginpagin and they have over 92 replys about this thread. Lots of feedback from different folks. Go check it out. |
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Post by CajunT on May 26, 2021 10:16:14 GMT 14
Louisiana Softball’s recruiting class gains top billing from Extra Inning Softball2021 LOUISIANA RAGIN’ CAJUNS SOFTBALL SIGNING CLASS Jacquelyn Adams – 1B/C, Bryan, Texas (Bryan HS) – Extra Inning Softball Rank: No. 82 Jessica Adams – RHP, Bryan, Texas (Bryan HS) – Extra Inning Softball Rank: No. 55 Laney Credeur – 1B/3B, Old Mines, Mo. (Kingston K-14 School) – Extra Inning Softball Rank: No. 51 Kramer Eschete – OF, Brenham, Texas (Brenham HS) – Extra Inning Softball Rank: No. 89 Kayla Falterman – OF, The Woodlands, Texas (The Woodlands HS) – Extra Inning Softball Rank: No. 39 Samantha Graeter – OF/UT, Spring, Texas (Oak Ridge HS) – Extra Inning Softball Rank: No. 41 Maddie Hayden – OF/UT, West Monroe, La. (West Monroe HS) – Extra Inning Softball Rank: No. 15 Elia Hebel – 3B, Albany, Texas (Albany HS) – Extra Inning Softball Rank: No. 73 Samantha Landry – RHP, Mont Belvieu, Texas (Barbers Hill HS) – Extra Inning Softball Rank: No. 4 Alexa Langeliers – IF, Keller, Texas (Keller HS) – Extra Inning Softball Rank: No. 48 Tyler Oubre – RHP, Destrehan, La. (Destrehan HS) – Extra Inning Softball Rank: No. 101 McKenzie Wittenberg – OF, Fort Myers, Fla. (Riverdale HS) – Extra Inning Softball Rank: No. 135 I have this also on raginpagin and they have over 92 replys about this thread. Lots of feedback from different folks. Go check it out. I read some of it, really don't have the time the visit, or keep up with two boards. I decided to move to this one when post started to disappear of Ragin Pagin after the site shut down for a period. I see a lot of old timers still on it, so I may read it every once in a while. |
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