The "thundering" of an Empire

Hey Folks,


Hope all is well. In August of last year I posted my insight to the thread entitled "the scum of the earth." I followed the thread briefly and truly hoped for some resolution if indeed we were dealing with scum. I am truly a spectator these days and do not get to the ball parks as often as I like, as 25 years took its toll. However, as luck would have it, I found the time to take in a few games and catch up with old coaching friends and players. In discussing everyday softball topics, incoming D1 players, the state of the game, the pending WCWS and other generalities, there was definitely a common disturbance. Broad speculation and veritable speak persisted, pertaining to the imminent fall of a NC softball empire. My interest has peaked my curiosity because this is the organization that seemed to be the core of pain last fall. I understand the seemingly even flowing trough of producing D1 talent has been laden with the weight of personal and financial issues, practice fields being taken away, players fleeing and the 2nd in command of the organization removing himself and his facilities amidst the chaos. Does anyone have any insight as to the truths? I hate to see the walls "thundering" down as so many have made clear this is indeed happening. Any insight or answers are very much appreciated. Simply trying to catch up.

 

I apologize cheeze, I thought "thundering"might queue you to what organization I was referring to. This is not a high school it is the demise of a travel ball organization that was the talk of the tourney.

 

Oh stop it.............

King is still dead... Long live the king...

This isn't a field of dreams where you walk out of a corn field, and
all your dreams come true...beware of the lightning that promises false dreams.

Why doesn't someone talk about the trail of tears...

It's a shame what it's become....oh for the good ole days...

 

As I sit back and read this thread I can only laugh and shake my head. WndMillR Is right OUR TRAIL OF TEARS NEED TO BE HEARD as it has gone on for years. As I remember back last fall from the previous post on the same subject. I had good friends asking me about the thread and the truth to it. Last fall some of us were still blind on the issues while others just either didn’t know or turned a blind eye. Any questions can be answered if you ask the right ones, be careful of what you want to know. (Wyatt) I have read all of your thread and many good questions. It’s not hard to answer your question that yes much of this is happening and some really good people have left. It is a shame how EGO can ruin a once ok thing. (Morality) is a thing of days past. Drama free summer is no more. It’s already started. (Honesty) is out the door and Lying is in. We are told our practice facility is having (field maintenance) done on it. LOL I asked and was told the field was fine????? (Loyalty). A loose term anymore anyways. Young ladies who gets us where we are today no longer matters. 18+ kids and no one is aware more is on the way. As our days are coming to an end we are looking so forward to Aug 1st. As the leaves change in the fall will there be enough to fulfill the needs of the few.

 

Why does this keep coming up with no evidence? I hear that they call him Johhny "Teflon" because nothing sticks. How long will parents keep allowing this to happen to their daughters? Are parents willing to get scholarships with this rumored behavior? When will the truth come out?

 

Toyota… I guess this is what society has come to a scholarship is worth more than being moral. As for me and what I was shown my daughter nor my family are going to be associated with behavior like that. It really concerns me that the good families that are still associated with the program still turn a blind eye to all of this. Just ask a couple of use to be (close) to him if you want to know. People wake up!!! Ask the right people and you will see.

 

I was asked if I knew anything about you had to pay $ for the girls to be ranked and get articles wrote about them and an organization. Then wondered, if it all was so great wouldn't the notoriety be free? I doubt MJ ever paid SI to write a article about him? It would be a shame if this was truly the case and the other parents are paying for a couple to shine. I know I would be pissed. I would think it should be about all the team instead of a few. My dad always taught it was about the team. Plus I wonder if this is the case who chooses them? LOL How things have changed in this little world. No wonder team’s player fees are so high if this is the case. I wonder who could answer this if this were true?