One of the great things about college baseball is that youth is served
annually. Every year, talented freshmen come in and make an impact,
quickly becoming standouts. The past season was no different. However,
few programs were impacted more greatly than that of Army. The Black
Knights, whose prgram is gaining national prominence over the last few
years (not that anyone seems to notice), had 16 freshmen on their
roster, and several made an impact. Other schools, like St, John's and
Rutgers, who have had some of their best players drafted into the major
leagues, have seen some of their first-year players make some real
progress as well.
The name Caleb Campbell may mean nothing to most Gotham Baseball
readers. Some might recognize the name once it is given some context,
but wonder how it impact Gotham Baseball. It also opens a whole can of
political issues, some of which could influence whom you would vote for
as President of the US.
Campbell, a 7th round selection of the Detroit Lions, played his
football at Army. He was planning on attending the Lions camp, with a
good shot at making the team, utilizing the Army’s Alternative Service
Orders, which allowed Campbell to play football while working as a
recruiter for the Army. Earlier this week, the Army rescinded that
policy, ending Campbell’s participation.
(Publisher's Note - With so much going on behind the scenes at GOtham these days, this great piece by our College Editor got lost in the shuttle. We apologize to Chip and all GBM College fans)
“There was no joy in Mudville, cause the Mighty Casey had struck out.”
Mudville might be a happier place than Gotham, at least on the college
baseball scene, as the Memorial Day Weekend saw the high hopes and
expectations of most of Gotham’s college baseball teams come to a
crashing, and at times shocking, end.
As the weather warms, and folks look to Memorial Day weekend, there is
one group of people who hope to busy that weekend – too busy for
barbeques, the beach and relaxing. They want to be playing baseball.
For those whose team qualified for post-season, this week is what they
have been waiting for since last May.
In the Patriot League, Bucknell, who eliminated Army last week,
defeated Navy to capture the Patriot League title, and a spot in the
NCAA Tournament.
One of the great things about college baseball is that youth is served
annually. Every year, talented freshmen come in and make an impact,
quickly becoming standouts. The past season was no different. However,
few programs were impacted more greatly than that of Army. The Black
Knights, whose prgram is gaining national prominence over the last few
years (not that anyone seems to notice), had 16 freshmen on their
roster, and several made an impact. Other schools, like St, John's and
Rutgers, who have had some of their best players drafted into the major
leagues, have seen some of their first-year players make some real
progress as well.
