Kevin Thomas

proud father, hubby, and devout CU buffs follower.....oh and plumber

[Kevin Thomas @plumberscrack07]

Father’s Day came early. Just in time for #WCWS Natty game. @wingedwendy killin it. Who can turn down a dog this way??

[Jacob Turner @TheJacobTurner]

A PARENT’S JOURNEY THROUGH YOUTH SPORTS:

Age 5: “He’s got a cannon.”
Age 6: “He’s the fastest kid out there. Coach said so.”
Age 7: “Rec ball isn’t challenging him anymore.”
Age 8: “We tried out for select. Obviously made it.”
Age 9: “$2,800 for the season. Plus uniforms. Plus tournaments. Plus hotels.”
Age 10: “Cooperstown is basically a family vacation, right?”
Age 11: “He needs a hitting guy. And a pitching guy. And probably a mental performance coach.”
Age 12: “I’m not a crazy sports parent. The OTHER parents are crazy.”
Age 13: “We changed schools. For academics. (And also baseball.)”
Age 14: “Showcases are a requirement at this age.”
Age 15: “Ya his ranking just ticked up. We’re cooking.”
Age 16: “He just needs to get seen by the right school.”
Age 17: “The D1 schools want him to walk on. He’ll earn a spot by sophomore year.”
Age 18: “Okay, D2 is actually really competitive.”
Age 19: “He’s redshirting. Strategic.”
Age 20: “He’s focusing on school now.”
Age 21: “You know what? He’s so much happier.”

Roughly 7% of high schoolers play in college.

About 1.5% of those get drafted.

Less than half of draftees ever play one day in the big leagues.

The odds of our kids going pro are somewhere between “struck by lightning” and “find a $100 in old shorts.”

I love youth sports (all my kids play a bunch of them) just keep a good perspective my friends. ✌️

[Kevin Thomas @plumberscrack07]

@Coach_Sanford2 Willingness to block a shot like Vegas does. Both goals guys could’ve gone down to block. Neither did.

[Division 1 Rejects @D1_Rejects]

A 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒆 to start 2026 for @OPSUFootball 🫡

With NDSU leaving for FBS, there was an opening in UIW’s schedule to start the year

#CFB #CollegeFootball #NAIA #NAIFootball #Football

[Kevin Thomas @plumberscrack07]

AVS defenseman with a night to forget

[Kevin Thomas @plumberscrack07]

Happy Mother’s Day to this amazing Mom!! Thanks for being the backbone to our family. We love you ❤️❤️❤️

[Kevin Thomas @plumberscrack07]

@TroyRenck Can’t do anything with that contract

[Kevin Thomas @plumberscrack07]

@HubbardEastin @970Sun @BsbNortheastern Yard Work!!

[CFB Home @CFBHome]

Stadium of the Night 🌚

🏟️ ANCHOR D STADIUM
✔️ Capacity 5,000
📍 Goodwell, Oklahoma

Home @OPSUFootball

[BaseballHistoryNut @nut_history]

Dude in the background trying to get to third base and he’s not even the lineup.

[Kevin Thomas @plumberscrack07]

@970Sun @TCS_BB @EastonBaseball Congrats kid!
Might be having a memorable next AB as well! 😂 - plunk

[Kevin Thomas @plumberscrack07]

@VicLombardi When you wake up at 3am staring at the ceiling - wondering what happened 😂

[Next Level Baseball @nextlevelbb]

Public Service Announcement
If your son was dismissed from his high school team for missing the teams spring break tournament, to go on vacation (beach trip, etc.).
Or
Your son isn't getting playing time because he missed the spring break tournament for vacation.
Do this.
Call the school's athletic director or principal and request a meeting.
Tell them it's important.
At the meeting, tell them how much you appreciate the coach caring enough about your son to teach him about life, and how much you appreciate him holding your son accountable.
Then thank them for hiring a coach that cared about commitment, sacrifice and teaching the kids that being a great teammate comes with responsibilities.
Then suggest they give the coach a raise, shake their hands and reiterate how much you appreciate them.

[Kevin Thomas @plumberscrack07]

@rocktober19 This is why that station sucks!

[Kevin Thomas @plumberscrack07]

@Tyler_Polumbus I agree with you, four nations was awesome. Four nations helped the Olympic ratings for sure!

[Kevin Thomas @plumberscrack07]

@cbseric @Coach_Sanford2 I’m sorry this lessens the gold for you after 46yrs. I’ll enjoy it.

[Kevin Thomas @plumberscrack07]

@VStampede414 @RadioMoser I apologize for offending you and Mose. I’m sorry

[Kevin Thomas @plumberscrack07]

@VStampede414 @RadioMoser You don’t realize you aren’t watching an Avalanche game. Quit being soft

[Kevin Thomas @plumberscrack07]

@VStampede414 @RadioMoser Uhh no iam enjoying it. You want to hand out ribbons to all participants. This isn’t an Avalanche game. It’s the US V CANADA in the Olympics.McKinnon wouldn’t be sad for his US teammates. He already said that before the games.

[Kevin Thomas @plumberscrack07]

@VStampede414 @RadioMoser You can’t just enjoy for 5 min?? You have to worry about a team you cover for a living. He’s worrying about his job on Sunday morning instead of just enjoying a gold medal. Cmon