The Road to Omaha Starts Today

Happy Friday. I have been doing the lawyer thing all day, so that's why there hasn't been any blogging.

Today is the first day of the NCAA Baseball Playoffs, which ends in the College World Series. My Gamecocks play tonight at 7:00PM, so that's where I'll be.

Go Gamecocks!

Future Gamecock Recruit's Video Resume

Henry, my two year old son, has started enjoying baseball. Between his grandfather and me, Henry has attended four Gamecock Baseball games this year.

Needless to say, Henry has become a big baseball fan. Watching the "baseball guys" (as he says) has inspired him to take an interest in hitting a baseball himself. Henry was also the recipient of an actual baseball from Elliott Caldwell, who is a hard-hitting Junior on the Carolina Baseball team, so Henry has a favorite player. You can follow Elliott on Twitter here, if you're so inclined.

After watching the Gamecock hitters so far this season, Henry has decided to work on his hitting. The results are below.

Now, you're probably thinking How many takes did it take for Henry to hit the ball like that?

One.

That's right. First time. Old "One-Take Henry", that's what they called him in his Hollywood days. We'll work up to hitting live pitching soon, but until then, hitting off the tee is going pretty well.

Don't worry Coach Espo, I won't take any recruiting calls from that college up in the upstate.

2014 Gamecock Baseball Season Preview

Last night, Holbrook, Myers, and Esposito spoke at a Palmetto Club dinner to give a season preview. I took a few notes, and thought I would share with fellow USC Baseball fans. It's long, so I'm putting it below a jump.

5 Questions For South Carolina As Fall Practice Begins

South Carolina is #7 in the pre-season poll, and here are five good questions facing the team.

Joy In a Three Judge Panel (and a Coke Float)

It's nice to get a little affirmation every now and then. In the tough world of litigation, you're always faced with opposing counsel telling you why you're wrong. Every once in awhile you need to get a little pat on the back.

That's why it's so nice that I got a Court of Appeals decision back today, where all three judges agreed with my argument. You win some and you lose some at every level, but it's nice to get a win at the appellate court level.

I'm going to go have a Coke float to celebrate later today. Then it's off to watch South Carolina play the Wofford Terriers in some baseball. Good times.

NCAA Baseball to Change Baseballs?

Did you know that the baseball used in NCAA is not the same type of baseball used in Major League Baseball? I knew the bats were different, but I just figured that all baseballs are the same.

Apparently, not. Although there may be a push to have the NCAA go with the same ball that the pros use.

Leggett has an idea that he believes could find a happy medium for the game. Leggett is pushing for a change in the ball that is used in the college game. He wants to switch to the ball used in professional baseball.

Did you have any idea the ball was different?

“They’re not going to change the bats,” Leggett said, “so I think going to the minor-league baseball, a little bit harder ball with lower seams and a little bit more carry on the ball, you’ve got a more exciting game.”

I think that Leggett actually has a good idea here. The more you can make the NCAA game like the MLB game, it will be easier for the the players to try and make the jump to the minor leagues (and hopefully) the majors.

Clemson. They actually have a good idea.

Readmore here: http://www.thestate.com/2013/03/03/2659065/leggett-wants-to-throw-colleges.html#storylink=omni_popular#wgt=pop#storylink=cpy

Clemson Tigers Spotted in Omaha!

I was reading the newspaper in Omaha the morning after the Gamecocks beat the Gators in the 2012 College World Series, and I saw that the Clemson Tigers had made it to Omaha also. Congratulations, Clemson!

Carolina/Clemson Baseball Series 2012 (AllSouth Scene Setter)

Need to get amped up for the Carolina/Clemson baseball series this weekend? Look no further. I'll be at the Saturday game in Columbia with the family. For more detailed coverage of Gamecock Athletics, go check out Life of a Gamecock.