Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Athens, GA 03-06-11

 Back at the Georgia baseball stadium on Sunday afternoon.
 A pretty good crowd, even though about half was FSU fans.
 It was still chilly, but at least the rain had stopped.
 Scott Sitz on the mound.
 Checking the runners on base before making the throw.

 Letting the pitch go.
 Finishing his delivery.
 Mike McGee patrols center field.
 The Georgia left fielder and center fielder collided head-first while chasing a line drive.  It was the most violent collision I have ever seen in college baseball.
 The center fielder walked back to the dugout, but didn't return to the game. 
Amazing as it was, the left fielder actually held on to the ball for an out after the collision. 
Coach Mike Martin talking to the umpires during the injury time out. 
The entire Georgia baseball team showing their concern over their teammate. 
 He was put on a back board and stabilized for possible neck injuries.
 You could've heard a pin drop in the stadium while they were treating this player.
He was taken to the hospital where he had surgery on his neck the next day. 
 Coach Martin conferring with his pitcher and infielders late in the game.
 Mike McGee takes a swing and....
 hits a double.
 Mike McGee is not only our center fielder, but he is also our closer.

 Getting ready to throw one to home plate.

 Finishing a pitch for a strike out.
 Tiwan Easterling, a wide receiver for the FSU football team, took McGee's place in center field.
 We won this game to take 2 out of 3 in the series.
The players shaking hands after the final out.

Athens, GA 03-05-11

We're back at the ballpark on Saturday afternoon.

 FSU took an early lead in this game, too, but lost in the end.
 An FSU player makes a catch down the left field line.
Sherman Johnson getting ready to take a swing. 
 We lost in spite of Mike McGee hitting a late inning home run on this at-bat.
After the game, we met up with my cousin Robert, his wife Sue and their son A.J., after going to dinner with them.  They live nearby.

Athens, GA 03-04-11

Lynda and I were in Athens, GA for the weekend to take in Florida State playing the Georgia Bulldogs in a weekend series. 
 We took an early lead in the first game on Friday night.
 Georgia has a smaller stadium than FSU, but it was recently renovated and is quite nice.
Lynda, bundled up for the cold.  It was in the 30's with a light rain. 
Mike McGee, FSU's best player at bat. 
 The FSU team jogging between innings, trying to stay warm.
I'm trying to keep warm, as well.

Tallahassee, FL 02-21-11

 Tonight, our Jefferson County Seminole Club took a tour of the FSU baseball stadium, named after Dick Howser, the former FSU and major league coach.
 The lights were turned on and the grandchildren got to run the bases.
 Lynda is keeping an eye on Savannah Lee, who....
 can't go anywhere without her puppy.
 Getting some information about FSU's baseball equipment from Chip Baker, Director of Baseball Operations for FSU.
 The scoreboard after all the lights have been turned out.
 We then took a tour of the tradition room.
 This is where they recognize our All-American players with plaques.
Some of the baseball awards FSU has gotten over the years. 
 They have a special display for Buster Posey, the most decorated player in college baseball history, and now playing catcher for the world champion San Fransisco Giants.
A display in the locker room. 
 Another uniform display.
 The members of our Seminole Club with Chip Baker.
Chip is showing us the treatment room for the ball players. 
Here, Chip is demonstrating on Emily how players get a hot wax treatment for injuries. 
 She said it didn't hurt at all!
 The grandchildren posing in the baseball weight room.
 Chip talks about weight training techniques.
 Another view of the weight room.
 Some cardio equipment for the players to use.
 Mike, standing in front of one of his favorite player's locker, Mike McGee, number 25.
 Neil, standing if front of Jack Posey's locker, number 5.  He is the younger brother of Buster Posey.
 Dillan, in front of Jack Posey's locker.
 The trip to the ballpark was followed by a visit to Dairy Queen.
Nothing like toasting blizzards! 
Ryan and Savannah Lee checking out the fun.