Orlando Sanchez

[TonyinFairfield]

Just saw the Facebook post about this. Great news indeed! Welcome to our family, Orlando.

 

[nymase]

Congrats to Orlando and his family and THANK YOU to Robert Orr!

Gotta tip my cap to the NCAA for finally getting it right

 

[monte]

This is unbelievably great news! I don't know how they did it, but they did it! How come no comment from those long time die hard fans, Joe and Miquel? Or do they only post incessantly when things aren't going well?

 

[monte]

Think name of thread be changed to : SANCHEZ RULED ELIGIBLE!

 

[sj88]

Great great news. Next year looks to be awesome. This should also give this years team a much needed emotional lift the rest of the way. Let's hope

 

[redstorm89]

Believe it or not I had a dream last night that he would be cleared. Congrats orlando

 

[Sherman Sheridan & Grant]

Great great news. Next year looks to be awesome. This should also give this years team a much needed emotional lift the rest of the way. Let's hope

Plus look at the goodwill, positive publicity and increasing attractiveness of the SJU program! And to the life of Mr. Orlando Sanchez. Good for you Orlando! The dawn has broken (Tony O. etc? sorry about that)

Coach and staff continue to build a solid foundation for every year not just a few year fling. No reason we cannot surpass Gonzaga or at least be the Gonzaga of the East.

all the best.

 

[qcredman]

This is a splendid young man who will lift our spirits now and next year.

 

[SJUalum98]

I've been thinking about this for awhile but I expect more scrutiny on our program and recruits going forward by the NCAA. The staff should definitely stay away from questionable recruits and fully vet the players they're going after. No more kids with academic issues either. The NCAA will undoubtedly want to zing us down the road.

 

[Andrew]

The staff had to take some chances to fill out the roster.

 

[TobinGrad]

I've been thinking about this for awhile but I expect more scrutiny on our program and recruits going forward by the NCAA. The staff should definitely stay away from questionable recruits and fully vet the players they're going after. No more kids with academic issues either. The NCAA will undoubtedly want to zing us down the road.

Very true.

I suspect that lavin already had a target on his back before he came here, due to suspicion he was very slick and probably slipped through their fingers multiple times while at UCLA.
He needs to be extra vigilant now for as long as he is a college coach.

 

[TobinGrad]

I've been thinking about this for awhile but I expect more scrutiny on our program and recruits going forward by the NCAA. The staff should definitely stay away from questionable recruits and fully vet the players they're going after. No more kids with academic issues either. The NCAA will undoubtedly want to zing us down the road.

Very true.

I suspect that lavin already had a target on his back before he came here, due to suspicion he was very slick and probably slipped through their fingers multiple times while at UCLA.
He needs to be extra vigilant now for as long as he is a college coach.

 

[Jnaw17]

Great great news. Next year looks to be awesome. This should also give this years team a much needed emotional lift the rest of the way. Let's hope

Agreed. Great news and yes, maybe we get a second wind here and finish this season strong. Things continue to look up.

 

[Moose]

Believe it or not I had a dream last night that he would be cleared. Congrats orlando

I usually dream of Scarlet Johansson and Mila Kunis

 

[Moose]

I've been thinking about this for awhile but I expect more scrutiny on our program and recruits going forward by the NCAA. The staff should definitely stay away from questionable recruits and fully vet the players they're going after. No more kids with academic issues either. The NCAA will undoubtedly want to zing us down the road.

Always the skeptic

Were they already all over us before?

 

[Moose]

I've been thinking about this for awhile but I expect more scrutiny on our program and recruits going forward by the NCAA. The staff should definitely stay away from questionable recruits and fully vet the players they're going after. No more kids with academic issues either. The NCAA will undoubtedly want to zing us down the road.

Very true.

I suspect that lavin already had a target on his back when before he came here, due to suspicion he was very slick and probably slipped through their fingers multiple times while at UCLA.
He needs to be extra vigilant now for as long as he is a college coach.

Slipped thru their fingers?
Um ok.

 

[TobinGrad]

I've been thinking about this for awhile but I expect more scrutiny on our program and recruits going forward by the NCAA. The staff should definitely stay away from questionable recruits and fully vet the players they're going after. No more kids with academic issues either. The NCAA will undoubtedly want to zing us down the road.

Very true.

I suspect that lavin already had a target on his back when before he came here, due to suspicion he was very slick and probably slipped through their fingers multiple times while at UCLA.
He needs to be extra vigilant now for as long as he is a college coach.

Slipped thru their fingers?
Um ok.

Due to "suspicion" that he probably did, due to his constant great recruiting sucess and his "slick" image.

 

[Moose]

I've been thinking about this for awhile but I expect more scrutiny on our program and recruits going forward by the NCAA. The staff should definitely stay away from questionable recruits and fully vet the players they're going after. No more kids with academic issues either. The NCAA will undoubtedly want to zing us down the road.

Very true.

I suspect that lavin already had a target on his back when before he came here, due to suspicion he was very slick and probably slipped through their fingers multiple times while at UCLA.
He needs to be extra vigilant now for as long as he is a college coach.

Slipped thru their fingers?
Um ok.

Due to "suspicion" that he probably did, due to his constant great recruiting sucess and his "slick" image.

Because of his 'slick' hair? haha
I just dont get this 'slick' talk coming now all of a sudden.

 

[Sherman Sheridan & Grant]

I've been thinking about this for awhile but I expect more scrutiny on our program and recruits going forward by the NCAA. The staff should definitely stay away from questionable recruits and fully vet the players they're going after. No more kids with academic issues either. The NCAA will undoubtedly want to zing us down the road.

Very true.

I suspect that lavin already had a target on his back when before he came here, due to suspicion he was very slick and probably slipped through their fingers multiple times while at UCLA.
He needs to be extra vigilant now for as long as he is a college coach.

Slipped thru their fingers?
Um ok.

Due to "suspicion" that he probably did, due to his constant great recruiting sucess and his "slick" image.

When it comes to "slickness" I humbly believe that we have a lower "slick-RPI" than Syracuse, UConn, Louisville e.g. we are less "slick" so let the NCAA look elsewhere.
Coach Lavin is not "slick" he is smart = smart enough to take care with recruits.

 

[L J S A]

This is unbelievably great news! I don't know how they did it, but they did it! How come no comment from those long time die hard fans, Joe and Miquel? Or do they only post incessantly when things aren't going well?

Did they get banned? I don't think I've noticed Joe3 in the past day or so, which is highly unusual.

I will say this: Joe3 doesn't seem to have any likable qualities at all, but I would never question that he is a fan. I think the other guy is a fraud and a troll, though.

I know a lot of posters were critical of how the Sanchez situation was handled, but the timing was right to make the NCAA look even more ridiculous than it usually is. If we play our final hand too early, the story may get brushed aside and forgotten. Missing 90 percent of the season because of three garbage-time minutes makes them look worse than had we gone to the press after five games.

Orr needs to show up to a game so he can get a standing ovation. And Sanchez's perserverence and desire for an education should be commended.