(06-13-2018 07:30 AM)Musicowl1965 Wrote:  

(06-13-2018 12:47 AM)ebarnum Wrote:  Since this is a Dane Acker thread, I will report that I had a very nice visit with Dane this evening after he finished his pregame bull pen session. We did talk about his transfer and the search for the new coach. Dane will be starting tomorrow night (Wednesday) for the Santa Barbara Foresters against the Arroyo Seco Saints in historic Jackie Robinson stadium in Pasadena. The SB Foresters game radio broadcasts are carried on the internet with a very good announcer. By the way, Dane is wearing number 37 this summer.

There are no other Rice players playing in the California Collegiate League this summer. Garret Gayle was supposed to play with Santa Barbara but reneged on his commitment.

Hey guys. I'm a follower of the Rice threads and really enjoy the discussions.

I wanted to let you know that Garrett Gayle was offered a full contract to play in the Cape Cod League this summer at the beginning of the spring. After discussing this offer with the coaching staff they all recommended that he go to the Cape vs. back to California. I've visited with the family at times during games this season and was told that this was a very difficult decision for Garrett as he loved playing for the Foresters and Coach Pintard. He actually took several weeks to make this decision after the Cape called The current coaching staff were instrumental in helping him to make the decision to go east. I just felt some context might be in order as the term "reneged" seemed harsh.

This is my first post but I do enjoy reading all the Rice Athletics discussion. Your passion for Rice is appreciated and evident in the discussions.

Welcome to the board and thank you for the actual facts! It’s nice to hear a true account without all the other BS. Good luck to Garrett in the Cape!