Mike McManus @mike_mcmanus87 Twitter profile

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

5 years

I wonder. If I drove from Southern Illinois to the Palouse, would @Coach_Leach have a beer with me? I swear I would do it if I knew in advance.

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

4 years

Please, someone in the Illinois media have the balls to hold Gov. Pritzker accountable. Make him explain why is wife violated shelter in place, hopped a jet and went to Florida. Please. I'm begging.

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

2 years

@LMAOpolitics @RobSchneider @elonmusk What do you care about crime? The left watched and applauded when Minneapolis, Portland and many other towns were torched. Guess it’s all about how those who commit the crimes vote, right?

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

5 years

Glenwood 70, Alton 54. The Titans take third at the CHT. Congrats Coach Blakeman, staff and players! You guys do it the right way!!

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

6 months

@Lord_Ballsley @Suspensionboss @KeithOlbermann @GuntherEagleman You can’t drink all day if you don’t start in the morning. Facts.

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

5 years

The last time the Blues played for the Cup was 1970. I was not even one-year-old and spent much of the day and night soiling myself. If they pull this off tonight, history just might repeat itself!

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

4 years

I was all in on the stay-at-home order for several weeks. However, Pritzker's actions regarding his family tell us what we need to know. This isn't about health. It's about having total control.

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

2 months

Humbled to join one of the top organizations in the country. Certainly have loved my time with IE and we still have work to do!

Eric Jones - Select Fastpitch

@ejonesrockchalk

2 months

Select Fastpitch is excited to announce the addition of Mike McManus as a head coach to the SF organization. Mike will be coaching an 18U team in the St. Louis area that will be committed to playing a mix of top tournaments both on a national and a regional level. "I am very

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

1 month

Hard to believe on June 27 we had no organization to call home. One month later we have 13 players and @ejonesrockchalk gave us our home with @SelectFastpitch . One more player from being complete. Cannot wait to go public with our roster!! Hopefully that day is Monday!

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

1 year

@IllEsprit05 ….the 2023-24 edition!! Let’s go see who we can be!

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

25 days

Our new home. Welcome to Eureka!

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

6 years

West 62, Alton 57. EJ Liddell becomes 4th player to win MVP twice. Joins Tracey Webster, Kent Williams and Matt Shaw. Awesome title game at the CHT!!! West was down 9 in the third. Lawrence Brazil III scores 30 for the champs.

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

18 days

Last gathering before school ball. Many thanks to Coach Clark and the Sluggers for coming out and working with us. Now, what the hell to do for the next 10 weeks?

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

18 days

And that will do it. This roster is no longer under construction. No tryouts. No players to build from. Just a lot of belief and a vision for building the beast. Not too shabby, I think. Cannot wait for October!

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

1 month

Recruiting petting peeve: Kids who don’t use social media to help themselves. Bigger pet peeve: Parents who do it for them. Athletes: TAKE OWNERSHIP OF YOUR FUTURE!!!

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

1 month

If Jason Tatum can sit the bench for an entire game, so can your kid.

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

7 months

For a one-night gig we got the band back together! Thanks for having me @ryanroddy75 !!

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

8 months

Unranked through two pills, maybe the @CentraliaOrphans might get a little respect. Champs of the CHT, 16-0, 15 wins by double digits and impressive victories over Marist and Evanston. And you want defense? Few teams if any do it better right now than the Cardinal and white!

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

2 years

Congrats to @IllEsprit05 catcher-first baseman Vanessa Jackson for her commitment to the College of Lake County in Grayslake. Such a great kid who works her tail off to get better. Atta girl @vcj125 ! So sincerely happy for you!!

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

2 years

When your season ends on Sunday and one of your players text on Monday and asks what she can do to get better? Awesome, with a capital A!!!

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

3 months

@collegesbzone Well, this didn’t age well

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

6 years

33-14 Orphans beat Althoff. Have a night Markus Isiah. 8 catches, 229 yards and three total touchdowns.

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

5 years

Pack your bags Blue Devils. Kaskaskia is heading to Hutch!

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

8 days

This? This is pretty darned cool. A half dozen who I have written on a lineup card at various points over the last decade all together @WabashValleySB . Pretty cool, I say.

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

6 years

All softball and baseball games scheduled thru the month of May of 2019 have been postponed.

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

6 months

The roster for our spring team that opens tournament play on April 10. Great mix of older and younger talent. Playing a very challenging schedule but excited for what lies ahead!!

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

4 years

An update from the home office... Watched the Illinois press conference today. Not one question revolving around Mrs. Governor in Florida. Not one question about ISBE prohibiting graduation ceremonies for everyone. Dynamite job, media. #havesomeguts #weareallaccountable

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

5 years

And just like that, the hearts of single men in the STL have been crushed. That's right. @LauraKHettiger is engaged. Traffic won't be the same for many.

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

5 months

About as great a compliment you can get as a coach working with older players for the first time or their parents is “I wish we would have met earlier.” Tells me we are trying to do it the right way. Not just for them but for everyone. It means a lot. More than you could know.

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

2 years

So excited to get the @IllEsprit05 girls back together this weekend @sluggerpeoria ! Pool games at 630 Friday and 920 am Saturday. This will be our last event of the winter. Saw so many good things two weeks ago. Let’s build!!

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

5 years

So thanks to some research from others, I got my answer. The last time no South Seven Conference basketball team won a regional was 2006. Prior to that you had to go all the way back to 1973. Amazing. Three times in 46 years.

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

5 years

Final....Collinsville 67, Morgan Park 65 in overtime. Great, great win for Darin Lee and the Kahoks

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

9 days

Congrats to @mccalla30 on her decision to further her education and softball career at Wabash Valley College! Happy for ya kiddo2 You will look great in the red and black!

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

2 years

So tonight alone I’ve spoken to four of my @IllEsprit05 gals about their recruiting journeys. Granted, I’m 30 years past my eligibility, but I’m as excited as they are. Happy to see the wheels of progress turn in their favor!!

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

5 years

What? No basketball today? I want to give a HUUUUUGE thanks to Ryan Roddy and X95 for letting me make a brief return to the airwaves. It was so much fun to help bring the action to the air and the interwebs. Until next year......thank you thank you!

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

13 days

No doubt about it…we will be tested. Albeit brief we are very excited about our Fall campaign.

Select Fastpitch-McManus 18U

@SelectMcManus

13 days

What it looks like for now. We might add one to the back end if everyone wants to head south. Just about 70 days away!!

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

2 years

Prep athletes, When a college you want to attend tells you “thanks, but no thanks”, don’t get down! Use it as fuel to get better. Don’t let one “no” shake you when there are several “yes” answers out there. Find your YES!!!

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

5 years

Wow. What a meteoric rise up the ladder. Congrats my friend!!

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

6 months

@Super70sSports One of the best movie lines ever delivered. And done so by an absolute legend.

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

2 years

@IllEsprit05 Mo Hance is dancing the Charleston!! Congrats to you @morganhanceee So amazingly happy for you kiddo!!!

MO HANCE ⚜️

@morganhanceee

2 years

618 —> 217 🐾 #ALLIN | #ROLLPANTHERS

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

3 months

@ncaasoftballstf Isn’t the Auburn job open? Maybe I missed it. Less travel, great conference and a Brink’s truck to go to The Plains. It makes all the sense.

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

1 year

Happiness for a coach is when past players reach out to wish the old guy a happy birthday. Ya know who you are. Thank you for remembering!!

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

6 years

Not a bad weekend for the Orphans. 61-49 win tonight at Mater Dei.

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

1 month

My heart just hurts. It’s not goodbye because this team ALWAYS will be a part of me.

Select Fastpitch-McManus 18U

@SelectMcManus

1 month

All the love for these young women and their families. So agonizingly close to surviving. Much more to follow but no regrets. EVER!!!

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

4 years

Thank goodness I bought Crown Royal Peach by the truckload last fall. Makes this shelter in place much easier to swallow. #drinkitin

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

10 months

Not going to lie…I like the stripes! We christened our new unis yesterday with a 4-2 win over Cheetahs-Bowman at the Easton Rawlings Showcase.

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

2 years

@BWooDz310 @charliespiering At least he knows he stole them. Biden would have no idea.

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

5 years

Congrats to the Evanston Wildkits on their first CHT title. Evanston 53, Orphans 47 in overtime. #CHT #holidayhoops #instantclassic

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

2 years

Our last dance of the fall. College coaches coming to @TCSFastpitch in Branson, we have a number of 23s and all 24s/25s looking for that fit! Hope to see you there!!

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

2 months

We were right there. Disappointed for them because they left it all out there. I love this team. They play so hard for each other.

Select Fastpitch-McManus 18U

@SelectMcManus

2 months

Knocked on the door, just couldn’t crash through. Runners-up the A-Class State Tourney in Peoria. Gave it all we had from start to finish. Proud of y’all for fighting the whole way. The last dance starts in nine days in PCB.

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

10 months

Congrats to all the @18IllEsprit gals who are inking those letters of intent today. Celebrate. You’ve worked for this day. You have earned this day. Proud of every single one of you!!

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

5 years

Thoughts tonight to all of those I know in Vandalia. Simply no words.

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

6 months

@prospectdugout Right! His coach should allow to completely disrespect him in front of the entire roster. How about “players and coaches: don’t do this.

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

1 year

@Princethompsoni @stillgray Man, if you are bleeding to graduate college, you’re doing it wrong.

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

6 years

Humbled and honored by all of you tonight. Thanks much for the love!

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

3 years

@CFBONFOX @BadgerFootball @UWBadgers Due to a fatality rate of less than one-half percent- or less than influenza - life has been canceled. Bravo to those at Camp Randall!

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

7 days

Big thanks to @CoachJade15 for allowing me to observe practice yesterday. Just like my girls I’m always trying to get better for them. And for me as well. To fellow coaches: don’t be afraid to watch how others work. Don’t be afraid to learn!!

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

3 months

Our dozen! It all starts in four more days. Ready? Oh, I’m waaaaaaay past ready.

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

5 years

Morgan Park 12, Collinsville 10. Illini signee Adam Miller with five, on using a crazy dunk that began with him jumping in Roxana.

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

1 year

It doesn’t happen every year, but it is awesome to know our roster is in place and ready to roll for the fall! Thank you to the ladies of @IllEsprit05 . Four days away from building our foundation!

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

2 years

@IllEsprit05 Mireya Rose has made her decision! Southeastern CC of Iowa for the win!

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

1 year

Just 20 days away!

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

6 years

Marty Simmons gets fired Kelvin Sampson has a job. Our priorities are so out of whack.

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

2 years

A Jayhawks win and this!! It’s been a decent Sunday😃

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

2 months

Tough way to end but all in all a good, good weekend. Love our young women for going so hard all the time!

Select Fastpitch-McManus 18U

@SelectMcManus

2 months

3-2-1 in the Top Gun Patriot in Peoria. Lost 9-1 in our finale to Top Gun Brown despite carrying a 1-0 lead to the bottom of the fourth inning. Great event. In fact we went 1-1 in pool play against the two teams playing tonight for the title. Back to P-town next weekend!!

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

1 year

My heart is full. These 11? Love em all. @IllEsprit05 thank you for an amazing year!!!

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

6 years

Late on this, but thank you all for the kind words over the last three days for our work in bringing you the CHT. It honestly is my three favorite days of the year. Ryan Roddy, Doug Douglas Dunahee, Jake Linder, Chuck Lane and Christopher Hugo do their jobs well!!

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

4 months

Awesome to see @oliviatipton_ and @josiewettig24 do their thing today. They combined for nine shutout innings as each won a regional semi. Sadly, they face each other Saturday two rounds earlier than they should for a title. Love ya gals! Best of luck to you and your teams.

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

2 years

Another @IllEsprit05 gal is about to take her exit off the recruiting trail!! I’m loving what is happening for our girls and their families. We came to this org 18 months ago for this very reason. Five down, seven to go!!

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

20 days

Have to get used to this “coaching in Missouri” thing. Used to be gearing up for the start of the season. But after Sunday it’s goodbye for about 10 weeks. We just said hello last week. Hello>>>Goodbye.

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

6 years

Congrats Katie Meador!!!! So excited for you and this opportunity!

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

4 years

85-degree weather Defiant law enforcement, especially in the southern part of the state. This shelter-in-place order is crumbling like one of grandma's peanut butter cookies.

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

7 months

Why can’t it be Friday?

Select Fastpitch-McManus 18U

@SelectMcManus

7 months

TWO MORE SLEEPS!!!

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

1 year

So when we started this thing up in July of last year, we had ZERO college-committed players. Now, 10 of our 12 know where they are headed and an 11th isn’t far behind. It’s been a blink of an eye. @IllEsprit05 is just eight days away from starting anew.

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

2 years

In one corner you have people who believe in virtually unabated free speech. In the other corner are folks who also believe in free speech…so long as they agree with it. So glad I’m on the right side of history. @elonmusk …keep grinding.

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

5 years

So last night when I got home, I was watering our flowers. At the same time, a young man of maybe 9 or 10 years old was riding his bike down 3rd Street. He looked over at me and continued on but then circled...

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

6 years

Right now the Patriots are as unstoppable as a 19-year-old John Cooksey was when looking for love at Plaza Lounge.

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

5 years

@JayBilas As a KU fan, this is an embarrassing morning. I would be good with De Sousa being done for the year.

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

2 months

These young women always will have my ❤️

Select Fastpitch-McManus 18U

@SelectMcManus

2 months

Safe travels to our young women and their families as they head for Florida for our final event. Knowing this is it has my anxiety at an all-time high. Life will go on, I know, for all of us. My only hope is they never forget what an awesome group they have been.

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

4 months

And they are correctable mistakes.

Select Fastpitch-McManus 18U

@SelectMcManus

4 months

Back to work we go in St. Peters. If we can just clean up some mistakes we will get it headed in the right direction!

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

5 months

@KristHaleWrites @clintwilber @Enfuego101 @Riley_Gaines_ Translation: Agree with me or you will be blocked.

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

3 years

@vdykes18 @CFBONFOX @BadgerFootball @UWBadgers You can’t even get the doctors and nurses on board to take the vaccine.

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

2 years

So ready to get our schedule for this weekend @sluggerpeoria ! @illinoisesprit05 has had two really sound practices. Obvious they’ve been putting in the time on their own to get better. Not worried about results. It’s about competing and getting better!

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

7 months

Every fastpitch fan alive should make the pilgrimage to Clearwater at least once in their life. I went in 2022 and am chomping at the bit to get back. It blows away the WCWS, in my opinion.

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

8 months

Centralia 50 Chicago Marist 40 The host Orphans win the CHT for the first time in nine years! @NestoHoops @michaelsobrien @CHTFanPage

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

6 years

Two hours until first tip!! #CHT #threegreatdays #threelongdays

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

6 years

Cowboys vs. Rams. Any chance they can play to a 0-0 tie and both get eliminated? Asking for a friend.

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

9 months

@michaelsobrien I always use the poker analogy. It’s far easier to take your money when I get to pick my cards while you’re playing what your dealt. But recruiting at some public schools is just as bad, if not worse.

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

2 years

@IllEsprit05 congrats to @avaaschmidtt on her verbal commitment to continue academically and athletically at Wabash Valley College! Proud of ya kiddo!

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

1 year

Pool play is done at 1-1-1 for @IllEsprit05 in Columbus. Dropped a 2-1 heartbreaker this morning on a walk-off homer to Shockwaves-Harvey. Only allowed 7 runs in 3 games. We will take it!!

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

2 years

@jeremiahs2021 @MatthewJshow @POTUS Or- and this might be controversial- we could drill our own oil. Just a thought

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

5 years

I want to wish my friend, my buddy and my mentor, the incomparable Clare Kessler a best of luck tomorrow as she makes her head coaching debut with the 16U Sonics at Trenton. Thanks to the Sonics new TV deal we...

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

5 months

Already seeing tryouts for the Fall 2024-25 season. Folks, it’s April the freaking 3rd.

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

5 months

A new season is almost upon us! Weather for now looks good. Not great, but good enough!

Select Fastpitch-McManus 18U

@SelectMcManus

5 months

Let’s get it started, shall we?

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

2 years

The Granddaddy of holiday hoops in Illinois!!!

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

1 year

TWO MORE DAYS!! By this time Sunday our first practice of the 2023-24 season will be in the books. @IllEsprit05 ladies…I hope you’re half as excited as I am. I’d even settle for a third.

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

10 days

A program that is well, well on the rise. Get in front of them!!

Heather Tarter

@Coach_Tarter

10 days

Camp Reminder! Sign up before they fill up! Prospect Camp I is Sept 8!

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

2 years

@andrepala17 @JoeBiden No, you do not. And I’m red to the core. But Trump isn’t the answer this time around. Look around Tallahassee and you’ll find the right guy.

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Mike McManus

@mike_mcmanus87

3 years

In a sighting that these days ranks right up there with capturing Halley's Comet on video, it is rumored we just had a younger person walk in to apply for a job. Will try and confirm as details become available.

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