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Post by ic59 on Oct 21, 2014 5:56:17 GMT -5
Just a reminder that MTC will take place at the HAC this Thursday, at 6PM. Seems that all coaches (all sports??) will be there. Basketball coaches will answer your questions about recruiting. (Smiley Face)*
*Of course the answer will probably be: 1. If I tell you, I'll have to kill you. 2. It's fluid. 3. It's complicated. 4. It's going really well. Or my favorite...... 5. We have a verbal from a PG for this year and a Big for next year. Also, looks like another Big will be transferring in, for the Spring semester.
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Post by Cjb on Oct 21, 2014 6:30:02 GMT -5
You left out, "at this point I choose to invoke my Fifth Amendment rights". As frustrating as you may feel, you can't blame them... they need to remain compliant with NCAA regulations and they'd rather not reveal the cards they're playing.
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Post by ic59 on Oct 21, 2014 14:47:51 GMT -5
Cjb, I know, I know. Just kidding.
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Post by ic59 on Oct 23, 2014 9:45:05 GMT -5
Not that I promise that I won't forget, but does anyone who is not going, have any questions, you'd like me to ask if I get the opportunity?
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Post by gregcrow on Oct 23, 2014 10:37:58 GMT -5
Not that I promise that I won't forget, but does anyone who is not going, have any questions, you'd like me to ask if I get the opportunity? What Is the Biological Basis of Consciousness?
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Post by IONA86 on Oct 23, 2014 10:53:53 GMT -5
"What... is the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow?"
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Post by ic59 on Oct 23, 2014 11:43:49 GMT -5
Sorry, but the easy questions have to be asked by guys much dumber than me. Get someone from the MAAC Board to ask them. And just so you know the pool of guys fitting that description is quite limited.
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Post by IONA86 on Oct 23, 2014 11:46:34 GMT -5
I would like to know if coaches sons are considering playing for their father?
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Post by hawaii bill on Oct 23, 2014 11:48:50 GMT -5
Just a reminder, don't forget to ask the scrimmage question - why Albany? why St. Fran-NY?
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Post by ic59 on Oct 24, 2014 6:36:20 GMT -5
Highlight, imo, was the new scoreboards, and the presence of the Men's and Women's teams, who were great to talk with.Great kids. Not a lot to report, but did get an answer to some things: *Scrimmages-no particular reason for them, but they do have to be within driving distance. And Albany scrimmaged at our place, last year and we are returning the 'game'. St. Francis scrimmaged in New Ro two years ago, and we were supposed to have a real game in Brooklyn, last year, but it fell through. This is another repay. Ctbill, I hope this answers your question. *Never did get to speak with TC about his son. When I asked other coaches, I was told that was a question for TC. Someone mentioned that he might be going to Prep School, next year, and I got the feeling that he was a borderline DI prospect. *One of the players that I spoke with, Taylor Bessick, told me that he thought that he was in pretty good shape, but that now he has to get in. "Iona shape". So much more running than what he was used to. I spoke to Bessick, because I wanted info about a former FB player at James Madison, Earl Watford. TC said that he'd replace DL, next year. I thought he looked pretty good at MTG, but was told that the only question about him was his desire to play away from the basket, and we want him down low. Looks like he'll play somewhere, next year. *Expect Ricky McGill to be the only early signing, and we hope that we might land a December transfer, a Big. That would leave us with one scholarship for the Spring. When asked, what position, I was told a starter. Position not that important. We'll see. We're, reportedly still in the hunt for Bashir Ahmed, but I'm assuming that's for '16. *Big three are set as starters, with Cedric, and Kelvin competing for the backcourt, and Jelani and Ryden for the PF spot. As we knew they would be the top seven players, and that seems correct. However, TC did give a rundown for the entire roster, so I'm guessing it's fair to say that we'll have a longer bench, at least at the season's start. And history says that the bench will shrink as we go through the season. Come March, will it be seven or eight, or more? *Schedule tidbit. We are hopeful of a two for one deal with Bradley from the MVC, and naturally we'll get the one. A nice add to our schedule.
That's what I remember, but there were four or five other posters there, so maybe they heard other things.
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Post by Super on Oct 24, 2014 6:45:38 GMT -5
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Post by hawaii bill on Oct 24, 2014 6:55:22 GMT -5
Thanks 59 good stuff. Invaluable to a guy in the wilds of central Conn. Let me return the favor. In case you hadn't heard Jim Calhoun had a pimple burst yesterday.
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Post by Cjb on Oct 24, 2014 7:01:55 GMT -5
Amongst all the gratitude expressed by the coaches for supporting athletics was (IMO) the funniest line of the night when TC quipped, "thanks to some of you for all the coaching advice you provide us".
Touche' coach.
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Post by hawaii bill on Oct 24, 2014 8:17:35 GMT -5
Amongst all the gratitude expressed by the coaches for supporting athletics was (IMO) the funniest line of the night when TC quipped, "thanks to some of you for all the coaching advice you provide us".
Touche' coach.
LOL good for Cluess
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Post by gregcrow on Oct 24, 2014 8:44:57 GMT -5
Amongst all the gratitude expressed by the coaches for supporting athletics was (IMO) the funniest line of the night when TC quipped, "thanks to some of you for all the coaching advice you provide us".
Touche' coach.
LOL good for Cluess Yes, please tell them to stop running and play only in the half-court. And enough with the threes!
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