Here are some random shots from
the home opener. I'm unhappy with the quality. You're
welcome to "Photo Shop" them as you see fit. Putting these in a slide
show format is sometimes interesting. I call these "Grandparent
quality." You and I might not be happy with them, but a
grandparent living too far away to see you play, wouldn't trade them
for anything. (You'd have to be a grandparent to fully understand
that). There are some duplicates and some players tend to be
represented more than others. These are the players with
professional agents who are very persuasive and free with cash.
All over the Athletic Office, calls are now being made from and to
coaches, athletic directors and compliance officers. Note to them
and to the NCAA officials: That was a joke. Totally.
I've always had the opinion that the NCAA could strain at a gnat but
swallow a camel. From what I've seen and heard, UWF is as close
to pure sport as it gets. I'm not. So if those agents
want...just kidding. Again.
Today's flexible glove allows for keeping the throwing hand safe. Back in the day, our catcher's "Mitt" was about as stiff as 2nd
base. We had to catch (and tag) using both hands. As a result, we got a few broken and stoved fingers. The rest of the equipment
is lighter and more protective. I can think of only one catcher's injury worse than taking a foul tip in the throat. Today, the mask
includes protection for the throat and the back of the head. Lighter shin guards protect the feet and a flexible chest protector offers
protection for the throwing arm.
Note the devices worn by the catcher just above his shoes. These special pads enable the catcher to
squat down without doing the full knee bend that is so destructive to knees.
First half of a double steal attempt.
He's out on the 2nd part of a double steal—thanks to a good job of blocking the plate.
Curve ball.
A great job of hitting! Using an "inside out swing" he drives a ball to leftfield for a double.
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