Lucas: Technology Changes Scouting

Posted Jun 16, 2006

Players frequently pass the down time on road trips watching the latest movies. Few people in America would be more up-to-date on the latest DVD releases than a Diamond Heel who has just taken a bus trip to Tallahassee, Jacksonville, or College Park. Pitching coach Scott Forbes can usually be found huddled around a DVD player, too. But he's not contrasting the merits of Scarlett Johansson and Reese Witherspoon. Instead, he's probably poring over footage of the Tar Heels' next opponent. (Tar Heel Blue)

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