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Post by Friar on Apr 29, 2015 15:48:52 GMT -5
Is anyone concerned we haven't signed someone during the spring signing period? I am a little concerned. This seems to be an unsettling period of players changing teams and perhaps signing in the summer instead. Mark likes a certain type of player. For whatever reason no one is interested in signing on. Maybe we ought to broaden our player search.
Also, disappointed we haven't made a positive impact on Canadian players this year. I thought the hiring of the assistant from Canada would help us out. At this time it doesn't appear to be the case. I trust Mark will sign some players but I wonder about quality.
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Post by Sipowicz on Apr 29, 2015 16:41:00 GMT -5
Not too concerned.
I think it is unfair to expect a lot of JEROME this soon. Relationships need to be made. I am expecting more for 2016 from JEROME. If any Canadians are signed for 2015, it would be an added bonus.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2015 17:03:37 GMT -5
not concerned?
We have had 4 transfers in the last 2 years. Every program has transfers; however, these players are not a10 players and probably not even D1 players... This is a problem.
If he is a Canada guy he should already have a lot of solid connections...
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Post by portpasses on Apr 29, 2015 19:35:58 GMT -5
not concerned? We have had 4 transfers in the last 2 years. Every program has transfers; however, these players are not a10 players and probably not even D1 players... This is a problem. If he is a Canada guy he should already have a lot of solid connections... Abe I'm not clear on your pessimism. Could you post a few more times in a few more threads about the sky falling in? |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2015 20:02:16 GMT -5
not concerned? We have had 4 transfers in the last 2 years. Every program has transfers; however, these players are not a10 players and probably not even D1 players... This is a problem. If he is a Canada guy he should already have a lot of solid connections... Abe I'm not clear on your pessimism. Could you post a few more times in a few more threads about the sky falling in? ha ha |
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Post by Hermit on Apr 29, 2015 22:59:04 GMT -5
not concerned? We have had 4 transfers in the last 2 years. Every program has transfers; however, these players are not a10 players and probably not even D1 players... This is a problem. If he is a Canada guy he should already have a lot of solid connections... No, I am not concerned..... |
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Post by dadster81 on Apr 30, 2015 4:54:48 GMT -5
Abe I'm not clear on your pessimism. Could you post a few more times in a few more threads about the sky falling in? ha ha I apologize to all posters. I keep locking the backdoor, but Abe still leaves his position in the garden next to the Mrs. and gets on my computer. |
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Post by localfan on Apr 30, 2015 6:43:02 GMT -5
Is anyone concerned we haven't signed someone during the spring signing period? I am a little concerned. This seems to be an unsettling period of players changing teams and perhaps signing in the summer instead. Mark likes a certain type of player. For whatever reason no one is interested in signing on. Maybe we ought to broaden our player search. Also, disappointed we haven't made a positive impact on Canadian players this year. I thought the hiring of the assistant from Canada would help us out. At this time it doesn't appear to be the case. I trust Mark will sign some players but I wonder about quality. This happens every year, and every year we find players long after the spring singing period that make an impact on our program. I'm not concerned, and I'm kind of surprised that heading into his ninth season, Coach Schmidt doesn't receive more of a benefit of the doubt. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2015 7:34:51 GMT -5
Is anyone concerned we haven't signed someone during the spring signing period? I am a little concerned. This seems to be an unsettling period of players changing teams and perhaps signing in the summer instead. Mark likes a certain type of player. For whatever reason no one is interested in signing on. Maybe we ought to broaden our player search. Also, disappointed we haven't made a positive impact on Canadian players this year. I thought the hiring of the assistant from Canada would help us out. At this time it doesn't appear to be the case. I trust Mark will sign some players but I wonder about quality. This happens every year, and every year we find players long after the spring singing period that make an impact on our program. I'm not concerned, and I'm kind of surprised that heading into his ninth season, Coach Schmidt doesn't receive more of a benefit of the doubt. Sure but you had 4 guys in 2 years that probably will not be able to play on another D1 program. That is an issue. What about it is his 9th season and he still is scrambling to fill those spots? |
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Post by dadster81 on Apr 30, 2015 7:42:42 GMT -5
I have to admit, if you put this much effort into a real job, you might make a pretty good employee.
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Post by old timer on Apr 30, 2015 8:23:31 GMT -5
I have to admit, if you put this much effort into a real job, you might make a pretty good employee. AMEN ! |
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Post by bjif on Apr 30, 2015 9:15:47 GMT -5
Not trying to be negative here but there is a pattern that has developed. In last few years we were gifted Andrew Nicholson due to a late season injury that kept him out of sight and the fortuitous building of a new science building on campus.Bonnies special alumni Peter Van Paassen virtually gift wrapped Charlon Kloof as a 3 years starting point guard, and Mathew Wright becomes eligible and qualified at the eleventh hour.Better to be lucky than good!
Going into this signing period, we have only one solid signature as Derrick Woods has not yet qualified.
Having seen two of the visitors last week on tape, it is being reported that team associates deemed them poor choices and probably unable to contribute at the A-10 level. Then why were they here on campus?
My take with this staff that has bothered me for some time is about our staffs inability to develop strong relationships with local AAU programs. Like it or not, this is the key to the Hurley's success, and even the GW head coach has an acknowledged better relationship with the Albany City Rockets from Washington DC as opposed to us with the Albany program being in our back yard.
The second issue is their ability to track and close. They are really good at identifying under the radar talent, but closing is a totally different picture.This pattern is not one that will take and keep the program in the upper third or for that matter upper half of a very good basketball conference.
I don't know the answer, but it is clearly troubling to me having just witnessed the exit of four/five players who could not play at this level.That attrition seriously impacts class balance on your roster, and probably forces late adds which typically put us in JUCO programs to fill out our roster. My point is emphasized that we were among several programs in the hunt for Shakir Brown. Many thought we might be near the top for his services. Thus far he has taken multiple visits, and we are not mentioned recently.
Not panicking yet, but these next two weeks are critical and we don't need to be the perennial bridesmaid.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2015 10:25:43 GMT -5
I have to admit, if you put this much effort into a real job, you might make a pretty good employee. ha. I work very very hard in my real job. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2015 10:28:02 GMT -5
Not trying to be negative here but there is a pattern that has developed. In last few years we were gifted Andrew Nicholson due to a late season injury that kept him out of sight and the fortuitous building of a new science building on campus.Bonnies special alumni Peter Van Paassen virtually gift wrapped Charlon Kloof as a 3 years starting point guard, and Mathew Wright becomes eligible and qualified at the eleventh hour.Better to be lucky than good! Going into this signing period, we have only one solid signature as Derrick Woods has not yet qualified. Having seen two of the visitors last week on tape, it is being reported that team associates deemed them poor choices and probably unable to contribute at the A-10 level. Then why were they here on campus? My take with this staff that has bothered me for some time is about our staffs inability to develop strong relationships with local AAU programs. Like it or not, this is the key to the Hurley's success, and even the GW head coach has an acknowledged better relationship with the Albany City Rockets from Washington DC as opposed to us with the Albany program being in our back yard. The second issue is their ability to track and close. They are really good at identifying under the radar talent, but closing is a totally different picture.This pattern is not one that will take and keep the program in the upper third or for that matter upper half of a very good basketball conference. I don't know the answer, but it is clearly troubling to me having just witnessed the exit of four/five players who could not play at this level.That attrition seriously impacts class balance on your roster, and probably forces late adds which typically put us in JUCO programs to fill out our roster. My point is emphasized that we were among several programs in the hunt for Shakir Brown. Many thought we might be near the top for his services. Thus far he has taken multiple visits, and we are not mentioned recently. Not panicking yet, but these next two weeks are critical and we don't need to be the perennial bridesmaid. 100% agree! |
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Post by kcSBU03 on Apr 30, 2015 11:08:19 GMT -5
Having seen two of the visitors last week on tape, it is being reported that team associates deemed them poor choices and probably unable to contribute at the A-10 level. Then why were they here on campus? Isnt that the point of a visit, to get a better look at a recruit playing with and against A10 level players? The staff is not always correct (see Lavon Long and Mandell Thomas) but I think they have done enough to earn benefit of the doubt. |
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