Obviously we will miss Grant immensely, but I look forward to watching the other four next year as well as the rest of this season. Matt's faith in Reid and Connor last season when they weren't doing so much is paying off. Gelo is looking more and more like we expected him to. (Plus, I like yelling, "Gelo!") A late classmate who was one of my closest friends was from Warrenton, VA. I have great memories of visiting there. Gelo attended my friend's high school for one year. Some of you met my friend and his daughter at gatherings before games in Charlotte or at the Brickhouse afterward. They would take the train down. He and I attended a couple of games in Richmond together, and some of you met him then.wildforthecats wrote: ↑Thu Feb 22, 2024 8:49 amThe lineup of Gelo, Grant, Reid, Adam and Connor was very effective in the late stages of the second half.
A guy behind me Tuesday noted that Skog is in some kind of boot instead of a cast. Another season with him healed up and back in shape would be wonderful, but I'll try not to wish too hard.
As for Sam, I'm quite impressed with his knowledge and work ethic. Put him in the booth with Dick Cooke for baseball, and they're great. I grew up hearing Dizzy Dean every Saturday. A radio on the back porch meant that I could play outside and my parents could work in the garden and not miss a thing. That did affect my verb conjugations more than my baseball understanding. Sitting next to Sink at the game is probably the most informative.
When I wanted to watch just the second half of Tuesday's game, I found myself first listening to Sam's pre-game analysis, in spite of the bad sound. I then found his commentary during the part of the game I watched to be enlightening.
I enjoy the different styles of the coaches at FBC. Will may be my favorite. One game not long ago, it was like Will had already watched the video of the game. Even clueless as I am about sports, I saw the game unfold just as Will had said. Matt Matheny is great, and maybe a bit too much. I get the idea that he could fill another half hour if he had it. Of course it is good that the scouting coach is that prepared. Josh gives a very minimal talk and then asks for questions. A good sequence of questions has him impart largely the same things we get from the other two.