Coach Anderson

[quote="Mike Zaun" post=376456]Whether anyone would like to admit it or not, the simple fact is that yes overall recruiting definitely matters. There will always be the Curry 3 star types who get noticed by great scouts and turn out to be 5 star caliber. But those are rare. The rule is that top 25 teams are loaded with 4 star kids. It's not the end all be all...you still need good scouting like I said. Of course fit matters, but if the players aren't talented enough, big enough, strong enough, or fast enough, you will still be at a disadvantage vs. many teams. I still think CMA and the rest of the staff put the effort in and come across as very professional with a clear plan. I'm rooting for them, believe me. But the recruiting to date doesn't suggest we will be jumping to the top half of the Big East anytime soon until we get a big recruiting class again. Next year likely won't be good either, but I don't see any major studs that are taking us to the next level. 2021 class is make or break.[/quote]

I don't think anyone is denying that recruiting is important. As a famous coach once replied when asked what the key to winning was: "Get good players." However, if you thought that Coach Anderson and his staff, after having no previous experience in recruiting in this part of the country, were going to start landing 4 and 5 star recruits as soon as they arrived on campus, then you were setting yourself up to be disappointed.

In regards to recruiting for next year, maybe the staff wanted to evaluate the current players for a season before making any decisions about them. In my opinion, you don't want to start recruiting over your current team before you ever get the chance to see them play in person.

We have a new coach, as well as a new athletic director. They are trying to implement a new system, and more importantly, a new culture into the University. That is something that is not going to happen over night.
 
I didn't know where to put this, but there is a rumor of a mass exodus of players leaving at the end of the season, any insiders know if this is true?
 
[quote="T & J" post=376555]I didn't know where to put this, but there is a rumor of a mass exodus of players leaving at the end of the season, any insiders know if this is true?[/quote]

No clue, but every year we always lose at least 1-2 key players unexpectedly, and I anticipate things will be worse next year given our poor performance.
 
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[quote="T & J" post=376555]I didn't know where to put this, but there is a rumor of a mass exodus of players leaving at the end of the season, any insiders know if this is true?[/quote]

I heard the same. Is there any legs to it? Who knows?

I do know with a new coaching staff there can at times be a purging of player personnel. Maybe, this is a situation of such. It could be a parting of ways to personnel they didn't recruit.

We'll see how this plays out in the next month or so.
 
Define "mass."

I've assumed Steere, Caraher, and Sears are gone, and that Figgy looks to go pro. i assumed nearly everyone else thought so too.

I suppose with every poor game -- and subsequent fan board criticism if he's a lurker -- that Roberts could be gone. I think he's still a valuable piece even if Moore forces him to the bench, though.

Not sure who else is legitimately a candidate. Don't think it makes sense for McGriff to leave even if we lucked into the Columbia guard or another grad transfer.
 
[quote="L J S A" post=376567]Define "mass."

I've assumed Steere, Caraher, and Sears are gone, and that Figgy looks to go pro. i assumed nearly everyone else thought so too.

I suppose with every poor game -- and subsequent fan board criticism if he's a lurker -- that Roberts could be gone. I think he's still a valuable piece even if Moore forces him to the bench, though.

Not sure who else is legitimately a candidate. Don't think it makes sense for McGriff to leave even if we lucked into the Columbia guard or another grad transfer.[/quote]

Atleast 5 players. Basically heard all of Mullin's players except Earlington.
Williams (but why, he's getting minutes), Roberts (he's not playing much now), Steer, Caraher, and LJ.
You.gotta assume Sears is gone as well.
 
[quote="T & J" post=376568][quote="L J S A" post=376567]Define "mass."

I've assumed Steere, Caraher, and Sears are gone, and that Figgy looks to go pro. i assumed nearly everyone else thought so too.

I suppose with every poor game -- and subsequent fan board criticism if he's a lurker -- that Roberts could be gone. I think he's still a valuable piece even if Moore forces him to the bench, though.

Not sure who else is legitimately a candidate. Don't think it makes sense for McGriff to leave even if we lucked into the Columbia guard or another grad transfer.[/quote]

Atleast 5 players. Basically heard all of Mullin's players except Earlington.
Williams (but why, he's getting minutes), Roberts (he's not playing much now), Steer, Caraher, and LJ.
You.gotta assume Sears is gone as well.[/quote]
Your handle should be S & M :)
 
[quote="T & J" post=376568][quote="L J S A" post=376567]Define "mass."

I've assumed Steere, Caraher, and Sears are gone, and that Figgy looks to go pro. i assumed nearly everyone else thought so too.

I suppose with every poor game -- and subsequent fan board criticism if he's a lurker -- that Roberts could be gone. I think he's still a valuable piece even if Moore forces him to the bench, though.

Not sure who else is legitimately a candidate. Don't think it makes sense for McGriff to leave even if we lucked into the Columbia guard or another grad transfer.[/quote]

Atleast 5 players. Basically heard all of Mullin's players except Earlington.
Williams (but why, he's getting minutes), Roberts (he's not playing much now), Steer, Caraher, and LJ.
You.gotta assume Sears is gone as well.[/quote]

There will be no mass exodus. Players are happy except for one stuck on the bench (more on that later). Not going to speculate but there are 2 players in opinion won’t be here next year. Good chance LJ to come back as well.
 
[quote="Paultzman" post=376569][quote="T & J" post=376568][quote="L J S A" post=376567]Define "mass."

I've assumed Steere, Caraher, and Sears are gone, and that Figgy looks to go pro. i assumed nearly everyone else thought so too.

I suppose with every poor game -- and subsequent fan board criticism if he's a lurker -- that Roberts could be gone. I think he's still a valuable piece even if Moore forces him to the bench, though.

Not sure who else is legitimately a candidate. Don't think it makes sense for McGriff to leave even if we lucked into the Columbia guard or another grad transfer.[/quote]

Atleast 5 players. Basically heard all of Mullin's players except Earlington.
Williams (but why, he's getting minutes), Roberts (he's not playing much now), Steer, Caraher, and LJ.
You.gotta assume Sears is gone as well.[/quote]
Your handle should be S & M :)[/quote]
And this season’s handle is R.I.P.
And if the rumors are true, next season’s handle should be D.O.A.
 
[quote="T & J" post=376568][quote="L J S A" post=376567]Define "mass."

I've assumed Steere, Caraher, and Sears are gone, and that Figgy looks to go pro. i assumed nearly everyone else thought so too.

I suppose with every poor game -- and subsequent fan board criticism if he's a lurker -- that Roberts could be gone. I think he's still a valuable piece even if Moore forces him to the bench, though.

Not sure who else is legitimately a candidate. Don't think it makes sense for McGriff to leave even if we lucked into the Columbia guard or another grad transfer.[/quote]

Atleast 5 players. Basically heard all of Mullin's players except Earlington.
Williams (but why, he's getting minutes), Roberts (he's not playing much now), Steer, Caraher, and LJ.
You.gotta assume Sears is gone as well.[/quote]

I don’t think that is unreasonable. The only guy of that group that I’d really like to see stay is Roberts. I still think he’s got potential. It’s gonna be quite an interesting spring if that is the case. My two cents, I’d like to see another high schooler or two. Then Anderson can go to town with jucos and grad transfers. Lots of talent out there still at every level, and we had a very good early haul this fall with our existing signings. I think a lot of these guys will look to play at a slightly lower level than the Big East and probably appropriately so.
 
[quote="Big Red" post=376570][quote="T & J" post=376568][quote="L J S A" post=376567]Define "mass."

I've assumed Steere, Caraher, and Sears are gone, and that Figgy looks to go pro. i assumed nearly everyone else thought so too.

I suppose with every poor game -- and subsequent fan board criticism if he's a lurker -- that Roberts could be gone. I think he's still a valuable piece even if Moore forces him to the bench, though.

Not sure who else is legitimately a candidate. Don't think it makes sense for McGriff to leave even if we lucked into the Columbia guard or another grad transfer.[/quote]

Atleast 5 players. Basically heard all of Mullin's players except Earlington.
Williams (but why, he's getting minutes), Roberts (he's not playing much now), Steer, Caraher, and LJ.
You.gotta assume Sears is gone as well.[/quote]

There will be no mass exodus. Players are happy except for one stuck on the bench (more on that later). Not going to speculate but there are 2 players in opinion won’t be here next year. Good chance LJ to come back as well.[/quote]

I guess we'll know in about 5-6 weeks.
 
[quote="T & J" post=376568][quote="L J S A" post=376567]Define "mass."

I've assumed Steere, Caraher, and Sears are gone, and that Figgy looks to go pro. i assumed nearly everyone else thought so too.

I suppose with every poor game -- and subsequent fan board criticism if he's a lurker -- that Roberts could be gone. I think he's still a valuable piece even if Moore forces him to the bench, though.

Not sure who else is legitimately a candidate. Don't think it makes sense for McGriff to leave even if we lucked into the Columbia guard or another grad transfer.[/quote]

Atleast 5 players. Basically heard all of Mullin's players except Earlington.
Williams (but why, he's getting minutes), Roberts (he's not playing much now), Steer, Caraher, and LJ.
You.gotta assume Sears is gone as well.[/quote] Dave on JJ reporting the same, fwiw.
 
I've got to think how rest of year goes will impact any decision Williams & Roberts make regarding transferring. Seriously doubt Greg goes anywhere.
 
[quote="NCJohnnie" post=376577]I've got to think how rest of year goes will impact any decision Williams & Roberts make regarding transferring. Seriously doubt Greg goes anywhere.[/quote]

I don’t doubt it. He’s really struggled. Not sure how much is injury and how much isn’t. Regardless, we know we will have several ships opening up. Hopefully we grab some good ones.
 
[quote="T & J" post=376555]I didn't know where to put this, but there is a rumor of a mass exodus of players leaving at the end of the season, any insiders know if this is true?[/quote]

This is like Deja Vu. Last year when things were looking down, there were "insiders" reporting several players were going to transfer out at the end of the season. Season ends, players say they are staying, CMA gets fired, and players are crying and going on twitter asking were people happy now that their coach got fired.

Any downhill season you're going to hear those rumors. I've always thought that 2-3 guys would transfer out regardless of results, still think that's true. They technically need 1 transfer or early departure to cover the current signees coming in, then you can kinda look at body language and playing time and figure there's 2 more guys that are likely to leave.
 
[quote="MJDinkins" post=376561][quote="T & J" post=376555]I didn't know where to put this, but there is a rumor of a mass exodus of players leaving at the end of the season, any insiders know if this is true?[/quote]

I heard the same. Is there any legs to it? Who knows?

I do know with a new coaching staff there can at times be a purging of player personnel. Maybe, this is a situation of such. It could be a parting of ways to personnel they didn't recruit.

We'll see how this plays out in the next month or so.[/quote]
Let’s hope it is the right players
 
[quote="NCJohnnie" post=376577]I've got to think how rest of year goes will impact any decision Williams & Roberts make regarding transferring. Seriously doubt Greg goes anywhere.[/quote]
Just moved into starting lineup...be interesting to see what his dad says
 
[quote="MCNPA" post=376572][quote="T & J" post=376568][quote="L J S A" post=376567]Define "mass."

I've assumed Steere, Caraher, and Sears are gone, and that Figgy looks to go pro. i assumed nearly everyone else thought so too.

I suppose with every poor game -- and subsequent fan board criticism if he's a lurker -- that Roberts could be gone. I think he's still a valuable piece even if Moore forces him to the bench, though.

Not sure who else is legitimately a candidate. Don't think it makes sense for McGriff to leave even if we lucked into the Columbia guard or another grad transfer.[/quote]

Atleast 5 players. Basically heard all of Mullin's players except Earlington.
Williams (but why, he's getting minutes), Roberts (he's not playing much now), Steer, Caraher, and LJ.
You.gotta assume Sears is gone as well.[/quote]

I don’t think that is unreasonable. The only guy of that group that I’d really like to see stay is Roberts. I still think he’s got potential. It’s gonna be quite an interesting spring if that is the case. My two cents, I’d like to see another high schooler or two. Then Anderson can go to town with jucos and grad transfers. Lots of talent out there still at every level, and we had a very good early haul this fall with our existing signings. I think a lot of these guys will look to play at a slightly lower level than the Big East and probably appropriately so.[/quote]
Isnt caraher a junior and would be senior next year? I heard he wants to go to law school. I dont think it makes sense for him to leave even if he would be mostly on the bench. Unless anderson is pushing him out
 
[quote="JohnnyFan" post=376580]Hang on to Williams, Champagnie and Earlington and I am good.[/quote]

Gotta add Roberts to that group IMO.
 
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