College baseball teams band together in effort to provide Hurricane Harvey relief
On Monday, Houston head basketball coach Kelvin Sampson started a clothing and shoe drive to help those dealing with Hurricane Harvey.
On Tuesday, Houston baseball followed suit. Todd Whitting, the head coach of the Cougars, posted the following message to his Twitter account – asking for help from the college baseball world.
A request to our baseball community around the country. #HoustonStrong pic.twitter.com/Td4Veamyhr
— Todd Whitting (@toddwhitting) August 29, 2017
The response has been plentiful. Here are some of the people, and programs, that are aiding the cause.
Vanderbilt head coach Tim Corbin:
We gotcha partner...we are on it... https://t.co/2ta2Q1BL7U
— Tim Corbin (@TimCorbin) August 29, 2017
Our thoughts are with those impacted by #Harvey. Hope these can help some @toddwhitting @UHCougarBB! #InTheMail#WeAre #HoustonStrong pic.twitter.com/vYxLxFhO81
— Penn State Baseball (@PennStateBASE) August 29, 2017
We got your back @UHCougarBB @toddwhitting! #HoustonStrong pic.twitter.com/VmiOr8p1MY
— WKU Baseball (@WKUBaseball) August 29, 2017
VCU head coach Shawn Stiffler:
Stuff is starting to pile up. Next stop Houston. pic.twitter.com/TUgQtw5hqN
— Shawn Stiffler (@ShawnStiffler29) August 29, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers for those affected by #Harvey @UHCougarBB @toddwhitting #HoustonStrong @NevadaBaseball @tj_bruce @KendallRogersD1 pic.twitter.com/HB727wyt6p
— Wolf Pack Baseball (@NevadaBaseball) August 29, 2017
Ole Miss head coach Mike Bianco:
Coming your way @toddwhitting along with lots of prayers! pic.twitter.com/dA7XslZkdT
— Coach Mike Bianco (@CoachMikeBianco) August 29, 2017
We are answering the call from @UHCougarBB head coach @toddwhitting and sending along shirts to help those effected in Houston. pic.twitter.com/H9J6MGH8gb
— Bryant Baseball (@_BryantBaseball) August 29, 2017
.@toddwhitting a box of Gamecock apparel is coming your way. Your staff and everyone in the Houston area is in our thoughts. #HoustonStrong
— Gamecock Baseball (@GamecockBasebll) August 29, 2017
Just dropped a box full of clothing off to campus mail headed to Houston for #Harvey relief. @toddwhitting @KendallRogersD1 @WCCsports
— SMC Gaels Baseball (@SMC_Baseball) August 29, 2017
Keep them coming, everyone. It’s great to see these programs come together in a time of need. Our thoughts are with those dealing with Hurricane Harvey.