We've had success in football and baseball getting transfers coming in the right direction. And now we seem to have turned a corner in BB and are seeing transfers IN as well.

Unless there's a reason why not, how about a little post-decision reinforcement to make the incoming players feel welcome and supported, and reaffirm they made the right choice (which we know they did - just nice that people besides us are starting to realize that).

I would certainly seem helpful if a prospective transfer was talking to a prior transfer and heard that they were immediately and positively welcomed not just to the team, but also the extended Rice family.

For those with twitter accounts, why not send a quick tweet welcoming the new transfers?

I might be missing some players. Please add to the list for transfers in all sports and if you're so inclined, send them welcome tweets.... unless there's a reason we shouldn't be doing this.

Recent transfers to Rice sports teams

Egor Koulechov @RussianGusta
Josh Pettitte @JPettitte21

Is Pettite a done deal? I know there are reports that he will come to Rice, but I was not aware it is finalized.

(04-19-2014 06:39 PM)Ranger Wrote:  Is Pettite a done deal? I know there are reports that he will come to Rice, but I was not aware it is finalized.

Not sure if anything's signed or not... but he confirmed via twitter last week to someone asking if he knew where he was going - he answered "Rice".

And he's got Coach Graham as his background pic. https://twitter.com/JPettitte21

I sent him a tweet last night congratulating him and he responded by saying he was excited as well.

(04-19-2014 06:45 PM)NYNightOwl Wrote:  

(04-19-2014 06:39 PM)Ranger Wrote:  Is Pettite a done deal? I know there are reports that he will come to Rice, but I was not aware it is finalized.

Not sure if anything's signed or not... but he confirmed via twitter last week to someone asking if he knew where he was going - he answered "Rice".

And he's got Coach Graham as his background pic. https://twitter.com/JPettitte21

I sent him a tweet last night congratulating him and he responded by saying he was excited as well.

That is very good news.

His father probably approved of his playing for Coach Graham.

(04-19-2014 06:45 PM)NYNightOwl Wrote:  

(04-19-2014 06:39 PM)Ranger Wrote:  Is Pettite a done deal? I know there are reports that he will come to Rice, but I was not aware it is finalized.

Not sure if anything's signed or not... but he confirmed via twitter last week to someone asking if he knew where he was going - he answered "Rice".

And he's got Coach Graham as his background pic. https://twitter.com/JPettitte21

I sent him a tweet last night congratulating him and he responded by saying he was excited as well.