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Philip Humber Journal
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| Posted by: Content Administrator |
6/7/2007 |
He's most famous for his complete game victory in the championship game of the 2003 College World Series, bringing Rice's first ever team championship to South Main. He was also a three-time All-America and first round draft pick of the New York Mets. He's experienced life in the big leagues and he's working his way back. He'll be checking in with RUBPA all season. He's Philip Humber, aka The Shark.
Wow, great job Owls! Going 3-0 in the regional with only four runs allowed is no small feat. I am excited to watch the guys go against the Aggies this weekend. It should be a very good series. I'm still a little bitter about the 2004 regional, so I'm hoping they can't exact some revenge on my behalf.
This might be my favorite time of year. All the college guys in pro ball are keeping up with their alma maters and we all love to talk trash to each other. I'm sure a lot of them are hoping Rice gets knocked off soon so I will shut up. I can't tell you how many times I've heard "turn the page," or "let it go" over the past week. I love it. I'm trying to get a little pool going in the clubhouse, but I don't think anyone wants to bet against the Owls. I don't blame them.
As far as the Zephyrs go, we are playing some of our best baseball, moving into first place yesterday with a 30-30 record. This division likes to beat up on each other. But we really are clicking on all cylinders lately. Pitching has been a strong point, myself included. I feel like I'm starting to turn the corner and hopefully that will continue.
One other thing I want to get off my chest that I'm sure most of you will agree with. I'm tired of hearing Coach Graham get knocked for abusing pitchers. It's totally unfair. Injuries happen in baseball. In my experience, pitchers at Rice are treated with the utmost care. We aren't babied, but anytime someone is feeling tired or sore, they don't pitch. A lot of the criticism being directed at the program is out of ignorance. Pitchers at Rice don't throw any more pitches during a game than anywhere else in the country. Maybe we throw more innings, but that's because we play deeper into the postseason on a consistent basis than virtually any other team. I can say for certain that I wouldn't be where I am today on a professional or personal level if not for the way I was taught in college. We learned to pitch by calling our own games, and we learned toughness by being thrown into the fire over and over again. The injuries suffered by some of us after college shouldn't affect Joe or Cole or anyone else in the draft.
For those of you who can, go root on the Owls. They will need all the support they can get with all those farmers in the stands.
Humber
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