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dano7051
| Favorite team: | Texas Tech  |
| Location: | Melissa, TX |
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re: I would like to give Z Lee his props
Posted by dano7051 on 8/17/10 at 6:56 pm to Flyin Tighas
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Wasn't a knock on Zach at all, sorry if it sounded that way.
No worries.. Your post wasn't really that bad, it's just some of the speculation seems to imply things that are far from the truth..
I understand what it's like to be a dedicated fan and that much of the recent speculation is derived from worry warts that just fear the worst.. It's all good.. It's just that in some cases, while fretting over the worse possible outcome.. People/fans may in some cases impugn the integrity of people they don't really know.. It's understandable..
My sister and brother in law (Zach's parents)have a very healthy attitude about it all.. I just can't help myself sometimes...
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None. He's gone in three years anyway IMHO. But he will be a Tiger, not a Dodger next year
No one knows what the future holds regarding whether Zach will be the starting QB in a couple of years or not, but I will guarantee you this...
If Zach is the returning starter at QB with one season left on a team that has a chance to win the conference or more.. He will come back for his last year.. This 3 year and out stuff is not in his makeup.. The kid has way too much loyalty to do that.. If it was about the money, Zach would be in the Dodgers organization right now..
Lot's of speculation on these boards that is way off the mark..
One other thing that needs to be said.. The coaching staff doesn't have any sort of backroom deal with Zach and his family that guarantees playing time.. I think you are selling your coaching staff short to think they would do that.. I know Zach doesn't expect anything to be given to him.. He knows it will take a lot of hard work to earn the starting job, but he won't shrink from it.. If the staff thinks it's in the team's best interest to redshirt him, then so be it.. Zach really likes and trusts this coaching staff.. They are good men.
Zach is a competitor like no one I have ever known.. He has a single-mindedness to accomplish his goals and expects no favors.. Zach will take tough classes, make good grades and work as hard or harder than anyone on the football team..
As I said.. No one knows the future.. I can't say Zach will be the greatest thing since slice bread or that he will lead the Tigers to a National Championship.. I just know that he has some gifts and he has an unbelievable ability to handle pressure.. More importantly he is a great kid that will work hard and stay out of trouble..
re: QB Zach Lee
Posted by dano7051 on 6/20/10 at 10:27 pm to Babalugats
Wow! Lots of negativity here.. Zach is on campus this summer working hard to be the best he can be.. His intentions are pure. He wants to be a Tiger. I'm sure he would love to EARN the starting job, but he understands that will be extremely tough to do. He is a team player and will be positive and supportive of whoever is playing.
Also, if you knew him, you would understand that he would never make demands on the coaching staff or use leverage in a way that is being intimated here.. He is a great kid and dreams of playing both sports as long as he can and he will be doing at LSU this fall. Count on it!
Also, if you knew him, you would understand that he would never make demands on the coaching staff or use leverage in a way that is being intimated here.. He is a great kid and dreams of playing both sports as long as he can and he will be doing at LSU this fall. Count on it!
re: Zach Lee enrolls in Summer School
Posted by dano7051 on 6/10/10 at 11:00 pm to gooseman65
What were Lee's grades like in high school?
To answer gooseman's question.. He was in the top 10% of his class.. I think it was #17 out of like 480 kids... Zach will work extremely hard at everything he does..
To answer gooseman's question.. He was in the top 10% of his class.. I think it was #17 out of like 480 kids... Zach will work extremely hard at everything he does..
re: Zach Lee enrolls in Summer School
Posted by dano7051 on 6/9/10 at 7:19 pm to la_birdman
How much do you want to bet Dro???
re: What's the word on Zack Lee?
Posted by dano7051 on 5/29/10 at 7:22 am to dos crystal
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This kid is to special to give up either sport.
Exactly! Also, I can 2nd the part about his mental toughness and focus. It's off the charts. Zach never gets rattled and has an ability to filter out all of the distractions like no one I have ever met. I have a feeling it's going to take more money than any MLB team is willing to offer for Zach to miss out on a chance to experience College, get his degree and give up one sport or the other..
Special athletes like Zach are motivated in ways that most of us can't understand.
re: Zach Lee - Will he ever wear Purple and Gold?
Posted by dano7051 on 12/23/09 at 5:44 pm to LSUcajun77
1. Zach loves, loves, loves LSU.
2. $1 million is not as much money as you might think, when you have to pay your own expenses in the minor leagues.
3. A LSU education and getting to enjoy being being a college kid is something that you can't put a price on.
4. By going to LSU, Zach gets to play both sports. As his uncle, I think he has unique talent and could possibly make it in either sport at the next level.
5. Coach Miles is a great man! His high degree of integrity and dedication to his family is a huge reason as to why Zach will be signing with the Tigers in February. Coach Minari(sp?) is cut out of the same cloth.. The LSU family is really blessed to have men like this leading their programs.
IMHO, Zach arrives in Baton Rouge this summer and stays for 4 to 5 years, graduating with honors in Engineering or Mathematics. But hey.. I'm just his uncle what do I know?
2. $1 million is not as much money as you might think, when you have to pay your own expenses in the minor leagues.
3. A LSU education and getting to enjoy being being a college kid is something that you can't put a price on.
4. By going to LSU, Zach gets to play both sports. As his uncle, I think he has unique talent and could possibly make it in either sport at the next level.
5. Coach Miles is a great man! His high degree of integrity and dedication to his family is a huge reason as to why Zach will be signing with the Tigers in February. Coach Minari(sp?) is cut out of the same cloth.. The LSU family is really blessed to have men like this leading their programs.
IMHO, Zach arrives in Baton Rouge this summer and stays for 4 to 5 years, graduating with honors in Engineering or Mathematics. But hey.. I'm just his uncle what do I know?
re: Zach Lee is the real deal!
Posted by dano7051 on 10/12/09 at 6:09 pm to Slightly Sly
We have already become Tiger fans. On the day Zach committed, they became my wife, son and daughter's 2nd favorite team.. Additionally, if ever a day was to arrise when Zach was leading a LSU team against my alma matter, I would pull on some Purple and Gold and root against my beloved Red Raiders..
Blood is thicker than water...
Blood is thicker than water...
It used to be that if you asked him in Baseball season he would say Baseball.. In Football season, he would say Football.. I think Football has grown bigger and bigger with Zach each year. His parents (my sister and her husband) have done a great job raising him.. He works very hard and never assumes anything. He never gets into trouble and NEVER gets the big head..
Personally, I think the lure of playing football at LSU is intoxicating to him.. Also, some of you guys just don't realize how difficult it is to be drafted in the top half of the 1st round of the MLB draft.. I think it is highly unlikely.
A million dollar signing bonus just isn't that much money now a days.. Uncle Sam gets more than half... Minor leaguers have to pay most of their own expenses and the success rate is much lower than you think.. Its not all that it is cracked up to be..
Anyone that says that Zach is a lock to be drafted in the top half of the first round is nuts and that is what I think it would take. If every HS kid that they say is going to get drafted in the first round did you would have about 800 first round draft picks...
I am just the uncle and have absolutely no say in this.. If I did, he would be going to Lubbock next year to play for the Red Raiders.. I sincerely hope that Zach has all of his options open to him, but I really think the sure thing is a free education at LSU and a chance to play in that stadium.. I just have so much confidence in him that I think ultamately he could do either (my bias again)..
BTW, My sister, brother-in-law and mainly Zach have so much respect for your HFB coach.. He is a genuine family man and his sincerity is what swayed Zach's decision.. That and a chance to keep playing both sports..
Finally, to answer your question.. I think that Zach just doesn't want to pick a sport at this juncture.. He just isn't ready to give one up yet.. So I think he will be coming to Baton Rouge next summer..
Personally, I think the lure of playing football at LSU is intoxicating to him.. Also, some of you guys just don't realize how difficult it is to be drafted in the top half of the 1st round of the MLB draft.. I think it is highly unlikely.
A million dollar signing bonus just isn't that much money now a days.. Uncle Sam gets more than half... Minor leaguers have to pay most of their own expenses and the success rate is much lower than you think.. Its not all that it is cracked up to be..
Anyone that says that Zach is a lock to be drafted in the top half of the first round is nuts and that is what I think it would take. If every HS kid that they say is going to get drafted in the first round did you would have about 800 first round draft picks...
I am just the uncle and have absolutely no say in this.. If I did, he would be going to Lubbock next year to play for the Red Raiders.. I sincerely hope that Zach has all of his options open to him, but I really think the sure thing is a free education at LSU and a chance to play in that stadium.. I just have so much confidence in him that I think ultamately he could do either (my bias again)..
BTW, My sister, brother-in-law and mainly Zach have so much respect for your HFB coach.. He is a genuine family man and his sincerity is what swayed Zach's decision.. That and a chance to keep playing both sports..
Finally, to answer your question.. I think that Zach just doesn't want to pick a sport at this juncture.. He just isn't ready to give one up yet.. So I think he will be coming to Baton Rouge next summer..
I am guessing you are saying the option?
He runs the option quite frequently now in HS.. While he is not a speed merchant.. He is capable of running like that former Texas A&M/Louisiana boy Bucky Richardson.. Hard nosed!
He is a much better passer than Bucky though..
He runs the option quite frequently now in HS.. While he is not a speed merchant.. He is capable of running like that former Texas A&M/Louisiana boy Bucky Richardson.. Hard nosed!
He is a much better passer than Bucky though..
re: Zach Lee is the real deal!
Posted by dano7051 on 10/12/09 at 8:46 am to omegaman66
You guys saying MLB don't have a clue..
I would put it at about 90% to 10% that Zach ends up going to LSU to play both sports.. Also, Zach understands that he will be on a FB scholarship.. Not baseball, so he knows where his bread is buttered..
BTW, Zach and his family were in Baton Rouge this weekend and loved it.. He is psyched to play on that field for that staff..
To add to what the OP said.. Zach is tough as nails.. As a youth he won multiple state wrestling championships.. I may be a little biased as I am his uncle, but I think he could play either Golf or Basketball at the collegiate level, if he concetrated on either sport. Oh yea.. Forgot to add.. He is in the top 10% of his class...
I would put it at about 90% to 10% that Zach ends up going to LSU to play both sports.. Also, Zach understands that he will be on a FB scholarship.. Not baseball, so he knows where his bread is buttered..
BTW, Zach and his family were in Baton Rouge this weekend and loved it.. He is psyched to play on that field for that staff..
To add to what the OP said.. Zach is tough as nails.. As a youth he won multiple state wrestling championships.. I may be a little biased as I am his uncle, but I think he could play either Golf or Basketball at the collegiate level, if he concetrated on either sport. Oh yea.. Forgot to add.. He is in the top 10% of his class...
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