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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why’d the post with the news article link disappear?[/quote]

Specific kids were named in the post so maybe that why it was deleted.[/quote]

Would someone be willing to repost the parts of the article (names deleted) that talk about the pay to play aspect of the program?  It's truly shocking what these guys at St. Johns are being allowed to impose on families, and I'd love to see this issue get more publicity.[/quote]

https://www.novabaseballmagazine.com/news/unc-recruit-triantos-transferring-to-madison[/quote]

Thank you!  Money quote:

"The reason for the exodus is due to the players not agreeing to pay to play exclusively during the offseason with one of Gibbs’ two travel programs, the D.C. Cadets or Diamond Skills. Gibbs and the school’s athletic director, Brian Griffin, confirmed as much in emails that were provided to the magazine.

In his email on May 28, Gibbs stated that, “Before deciding to come to SJC, I was very specific about what the commitment was going to be. This is not a ‘pick and choose’ type situation. The SJC baseball program and D.C. Cadets program (which includes the summer player development and Diamond Skills) are all linked together.”

Griffin, in an email on Aug. 15, wrote: “Coach Gibbs makes it clear to all potential players what the expectations are for the summer off-season training activities before attending St. John’s. You decided not to have [player’s name withheld] do what was required in that regard.” "

I honestly can't believe how brazen these guys are.  I would be absolutely outraged if I were at the school or an alum.[/quote]

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