2012 CBD Journals Archive

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CBD Journal with Drake Browne (May 25th)

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Brian Foley
– May 25, 2012Posted in: 2012 CBD Journals, CBD Journal, Southern Conference

Judging by the fact that this is a baseball website, I feel that it is safe to assume that you all have been to your fair share of baseball games. I would also assume that at those games, no matter what was happening on the field, your experience as a spectator was either ruined or significantly enriched by the music that was played during the game. There is no sport that has more downtime than baseball, so even if I am exaggerating a little, it is safe to say that ballpark music is a key element of creating a fun stadium atmosphere. Read the rest of this entry »

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CBD Journal with Western Illinois (May 22nd)

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Brian Foley
– May 22, 2012Posted in: 2012 CBD Journals, CBD Journal, Horizon League

Halfway through the season Coach Villano started sending us video clips and questions to help us understand ourselves and what we were trying to accomplish this season. I will always remember one of the first ones he sent, of a speech by Kirk Cousins of Michigan State. He addressed over and over what a privilege it is to be an athlete and what an honor it is to represent something bigger. I speak for each of my teammates and anyone that competes with Western on their jersey, that it is a privilege to be a Leatherneck. Read the rest of this entry »

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CBD Journal with Western Illinois (May 8th)

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Brian Foley
– May 8, 2012Posted in: 2012 CBD Journals, CBD Journal, Summit League

Senior Day has now come and gone and we played our last series at Alfred D. Boyer Stadium. It was an exciting moment to see all of the seniors you have grown so close with and be able to share that moment with their friends and families. We had stellar performances from two seniors, Rich Mascheri and Dustin Hunter as both threw complete games, while Rich threw a shutout and Dustin recorded 15 strikeouts. Although this season has not gone as we had planned, there are many great things that will be remembered from this season and three great years with the Purple Army. Read the rest of this entry »

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CBD Journal with Rhode Island’s Mike Le Bel (April 27th)

By
Brian Foley
– April 27, 2012Posted in: 2012 CBD Journals, Atlantic 10

Hello Again Everyone,

First off, I want to apologize for not being around the past couple of weeks, surgery has put me on the shelf for the season… However, I will be back at it 100 percent for opening day next year. I want to say thank you to my family and teammates who have been more than supportive of me through surgery and inspire me to work as hard as possible through the upcoming months of rehab. Read the rest of this entry »

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CBD Journal with Washington State’s Tommy Richards (April 27th)

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Brian Foley
– April 27, 2012Posted in: 2012 CBD Journals, Pac 12

This weeks’ Stater code is to live in the present moment. Sounds simple enough but through the course of a season it gets easier and easier to look at your next game our your next at bat, when really all that matters in the here and the now. Read the rest of this entry »

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CBD Journal with Washington State’s Tommy Richards (April 17th)

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Brian Foley
– April 17, 2012Posted in: 2012 CBD Journals, CBD Journal, Pac 12

We will take this weeks’ Stater code strait from the Ten Commandments (but don’t worry not religiosity in this post). Respect thy Mother and Father. In lieu of moms weekend having just past, I think it is a good idea to mention the true respect that we all have for our superiors, which extends beyond our parents.
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CBD Journal with Western Illinois (April 17th)

By
Brian Foley
– April 17, 2012Posted in: 2012 CBD Journals, CBD Journal, Summit League

This past weekend against North Dakota State was eventful. They are a solid team with talented players. Going into to the series we were looking to put up a fight after losing the series to Southern Utah. Unfortunately we were unable to come out and do that for the first game. Rich Mascheri had a quality start but we were just overmatched in game one. Like all series, the first game is the one that sets the tone for the games to come. In the second game we had an entirely different mindset. Dustin Hunter always gives us his best performance and we got a good one from him, only allowing three earned runs and striking out nine picking up a complete game. This was his first complete game of the season. Offensively, Kedroski continued to drive the ball well. Read the rest of this entry »

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2012 CBD Journal with Mike Le Bel (April 13th)

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Brian Foley
– April 13, 2012Posted in: 2012 CBD Journals, Atlantic 10

Hello Everyone,

Mike Le Bel has been doing a great job keeping you all informed on what has been going on in Rhody Baseball Nation. However, last week he had surgery on his left shoulder and is currently tied up in a sling and unable to type… so he has asked me (Liam O’Sullivan) to fill in for him. I have some big shoes to fill because I know he has some true followers but hopefully you all will bear with me this week. Read the rest of this entry »

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CBD Journal with Drake Brown (April 11th)

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Brian Foley
– April 11, 2012Posted in: 2012 CBD Journals, Southern Conference

At the beginning of the year, most college baseball teams get together to come up with a motto for the upcoming season. “ONE HEARTBEAT,” “We’re busting ours to kick yours” and “UNCAGED” (College of Charleston) are prime examples of such proverbs that could only be created by the brilliant minds of your favorite student-athletes. Read the rest of this entry »

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CBD Journal with Western Illinois (April 10th)

By
Brian Foley
– April 10, 2012Posted in: 2012 CBD Journals, Summit League

Western Illinois Leatherneck Baseball hosted their first conference series this weekend against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds. Rich Mascheri got the start on the mound Friday night and threw a strong 7 1/3 innings striking out nine batters on five hits. The hitters put up 8 hits on five runs but fell short and suffered the loss. Nick Smith and I got the start on the bump on Saturday’s game. I was able to go six innings striking out eight batters on seven hits. Alexander Zarate relieved me in the seventh inning and struck out four batters and gave up two unearned runs in three innings. Read the rest of this entry »

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CBD Journal with Drake Browne (April 6th)

By
Brian Foley
– April 6, 2012Posted in: 2012 CBD Journals, Southern Conference

After losing my battle with the wonky elbow and having to undergo surgery, I faced the harsh reality of not being able to play my junior season. I’m not going to lie, it’s been really tough, but I am thankful for the loving support of my family, friends, coaches and physical therapists. While it is nothing compared to being able to play, my teammates showed me that one positive to the situation was that I would actually have a Spring Break. Read the rest of this entry »

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CBD Journal with Tommy Richards

By
Ginger Poulson
– April 5, 2012Posted in: 2012 CBD Journals, CBD Journal, Pac 12

This weeks’ Stater code is, there is no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing.  Seems pretty fitting with the snow that just hit us.  But we think there is a deeper meaning than simply wearing the Nike sleeves the equipment guys dish out to us. Read the rest of this entry »

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