Charles Fischer Administrator No. 1 Share Posted April 29 The announcer of the game, Rich Burk, dropped how he talked to a coach who believes Boettcher may just play baseball now. Bryce made a big jump on the diamond this year, and hit another homer yesterday. He is a starter for Coach Waz, while would be a back-up for football. Note also he did not go back-and-forth between the Spring Game and the Baseball series in Corvallis; he was all Baseball. Well, it would free up a football scholarship! Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElPatoUO No. 2 Share Posted April 29 Probably a smart move in terms of giving himself the best shot to play at the professional level, although I don't follow baseball closely enough to know what his MLB potential is. His only path to playing in the NFL was most likely as a special teams ace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Author Administrator No. 3 Share Posted April 29 On 4/29/2024 at 8:23 AM, ElPatoUO said: I don't follow baseball closely enough to know what his MLB potential is. I do not think he has MLB potential, but then--I did not expect this jump in improvement this year. But at least with Baseball he is a starter who has made many Sportscenter-escue plays in center field. Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph No. 4 Share Posted April 29 On 4/29/2024 at 11:13 AM, Charles Fischer said: The announcer of the game, Rich Burk, dropped how he talked to a coach who believes Boettcher may just play baseball now. Bryce made a big jump on the diamond this year, and hit another homer yesterday. He is a starter for Coach Waz, while would be a back-up for football. Note also he did not go back-and-forth between the Spring Game and the Baseball series in Corvallis; he was all Baseball. Well, it would free up a football scholarship! This is a smart move if baseball is where his athletic future lies. Does baseball award full scholarships? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastBayDuckDad Moderator No. 5 Share Posted April 29 As much as I love the local kid/dual sport storyline for BB, if he is now starting for Waz and is a major contributor, why risk a blown out ACL or separated shoulder as a 2-3rd team LB? While he may never get to the Show, he'll get at least a long cup of coffee in the Minors if he continues to improve. I'd rather see him going yard in Omaha than playing mop up snaps at Autzen. No one can take away what he has done already and he'll be remembered by Duck fans for quite awhile. And I do believe that MBB offers full scholarships. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Author Administrator No. 6 Share Posted April 29 On 4/29/2024 at 9:31 AM, Jon Joseph said: This is a smart move if baseball is where his athletic future lies. Does baseball award full scholarships? Nope. Fractions of ones... 1 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastBayDuckDad Moderator No. 7 Share Posted April 29 On 4/29/2024 at 9:49 AM, Charles Fischer said: Nope. Fractions of ones... Thanks for the clarification and correction. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanLduck No. 8 Share Posted April 29 If true, we would now be down to 85 players on scholarship. Bryce did see his playing time diminish as the season wore on last year. I enjoyed having a 2 sport kid, but with all the competition, it must be extremely difficult to maintain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Marsh No. 9 Share Posted April 30 He had an impact early in the season but the truth is that the linebacker depth has come a long way since the start of last year. Last year it was Bassa and Boettcher to start the year, a surprise to both Charles and myself while at the PSU game. But once Jacobs was healthy Boettcher was outright replaced. He was a solid special teams contributor which will be missed. The football team just had too much talent and those youngsters are starting to develop into major contributors now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUCKED No. 10 Share Posted April 30 On 4/29/2024 at 9:49 AM, Charles Fischer said: Nope. Fractions of ones... No full rides for baseball?? Had no idea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Author Administrator No. 11 Share Posted April 30 To be more precise... 11.7 scholarships Under NCAA rules, a Division 1 baseball team's 11.7 scholarships can be divided between a maximum of 27 players on a 39-player roster, with all players on athletic scholarship having to receive a minimum of a 25 percent scholarship. That leaves room for eight walk-ons. Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
