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Moose

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Back in the day (aka early 2000's) it was Rivals and Scout. ESPN then joined the party and Scout soon fell apart. 247 and Verbal Commits came onto the scene and Rivals is still around but to put it bluntly I think they all suck. Don't get me started on those Crystal Balls........ You used to be able to search by School in a database and it would list all kids being considered. These days the information is so much easier to find but meanwhile none of the sites are any good. I think I went to 247 the other day to see their scholarship chart for SJU and it still has Lovett listed as a SR. I mean I'm not talking about a MAAC school. We're talking about a Power 6 school.

What site do you all use and rely on.
 
ESPN really took a nose dive when Dave Telep left. Agree that the quality of ESPN/Rivals/Scout etc are pretty low but i'll still browse them along with twitter
 
Going old school, I used to subscribe to the Prep Stars Handbook
It was a magazine that was published several times each year
Had recruiting information about every school in every major conference
It was a great source of information back in the day
They were pre-internet - they couldn't function in the same format today
They would be publishing yesterday's news today
 
Another thing that pisses me off about 247/Scout is that when you pull up team rankings and want to sort by conference they have the Power 5 in alpha order, then AAC, CUSA, MAC and Mountain West, and then the balance of the conferences in alpha order. That puts the BE the non Power mid majors. A slap in the face, even though I understand that it's driven by their CFB recruiting site structure.
 
[quote="Moose" post=394819]Back in the day (aka early 2000's) it was Rivals and Scout. ESPN then joined the party and Scout soon fell apart. 247 and Verbal Commits came onto the scene and Rivals is still around but to put it bluntly I think they all suck. Don't get me started on those Crystal Balls........ You used to be able to search by School in a database and it would list all kids being considered. These days the information is so much easier to find but meanwhile none of the sites are any good. I think I went to 247 the other day to see their scholarship chart for SJU and it still has Lovett listed as a SR. I mean I'm not talking about a MAAC school. We're talking about a Power 6 school.

What site do you all use and rely on.[/quote]

Now, the crystal balls on the 247 site come with a "confidence level" from 1-10
It seems like an oxymoron to me
Why would you offer a crystal ball prediction if you weren't confident it was true?
 
[quote="RedStorm80" post=394826]ESPN really took a nose dive when Dave Telep left. Agree that the quality of ESPN/Rivals/Scout etc are pretty low but i'll still browse them along with twitter[/quote]

I agree in reference to ESPN. It's trash IMO. I usually view Rivals and 247 (in no particular order). Actually, I only periodically go to either site nowadays.
 
The former “Big East Briefs” was the gold standard.
 
[quote="otis" post=394840]The former “Big East Briefs” was the gold standard.[/quote]


Forgot about that one, Otis
Thanks for the memory
I used to follow it religiously
 
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[quote="austour" post=394829]Another thing that pisses me off about 247/Scout is that when you pull up team rankings and want to sort by conference they have the Power 5 in alpha order, then AAC, CUSA, MAC and Mountain West, and then the balance of the conferences in alpha order. That puts the BE the non Power mid majors. A slap in the face, even though I understand that it's driven by their CFB recruiting site structure.[/quote]

This is why I always make it a point to use the term "football 5 or F5". If anyone is questioning whether we are a true power conference still especially after adding UConn back, they will be laughed at. I know UConn will beat us for plenty of local kids, but that's nothing new. We need to hold our own and we will get our share. The tri-state is still oozing with basketball talent and there's plenty to go around and share. CMA just needs to prove this system can win consistently.
 
Anderson has already proven his system can win consistently. I don't see that as an ssue.
 
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[quote="RedStormNC" post=394855]Anderson has already proven his system can win consistently. I don't see that as an ssue.[/quote]

True...but SJ is a very unique job. Things often don't translate from success at other places.
 
[quote="Mike Zaun" post=394856][quote="RedStormNC" post=394855]Anderson has already proven his system can win consistently. I don't see that as an ssue.[/quote]

True...but SJ is a very unique job. Things often don't translate from success at other places.[/quote]

Maybe so re: St. John's being a unique job. But that still doesn't change Anderson winning consistently at his previous stops.

Meaning, you can't say he has to prove his system can win consistently.
 
[quote="MarkRedman" post=394827]Going old school, I used to subscribe to the Prep Stars Handbook
It was a magazine that was published several times each year
Had recruiting information about every school in every major conference
It was a great source of information back in the day
They were pre-internet - they couldn't function in the same format today
They would be publishing yesterday's news today[/quote]

Yes couldn't wait for the next issue to arrive even though it's was all yesterday's news even back then.
 
[quote="MJDinkins" post=394866][quote="Mike Zaun" post=394856][quote="RedStormNC" post=394855]Anderson has already proven his system can win consistently. I don't see that as an ssue.[/quote]

True...but SJ is a very unique job. Things often don't translate from success at other places.[/quote]

Maybe so re: St. John's being a unique job. But that still doesn't change Anderson winning consistently at his previous stops.

Meaning, you can't say he has to prove his system can win consistently.[/quote]

He has won everywhere he has been. Not wildly at Ark but they were good. So why aren't recruits coming if it's so certain here?
 
I hope Macon & Demeo can pick up traction with NY roots & local connections, or be able to initially sell NYC, MSG to out of state prospects before Anderson or Cleveland get pulled in to help close. May be harder for those two to get initial interest not being able to sell the city with credibility.

I think they'll be successful but it's going to be a grind for them getting right players that Anderson sees are coach able and also want to come to Queens.
 
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[quote="RedStormNC" post=394914]I hope Macon & Demeo can pick up traction with NY roots & local connections or be able to initially sell NYC, MSG to out of state prospects before Anderson or Cleveland get pulled in. May be harder for those two to get initial interest not being able to sell the city with credibility.

I think they'll be successful but it's going to be a grind for them getting right players that Anderson sees are coach able and also want to come to Queens.[/quote] Pornhub is valuable recruiting info
 
[quote="Mike Zaun" post=394911][quote="MJDinkins" post=394866][quote="Mike Zaun" post=394856][quote="RedStormNC" post=394855]Anderson has already proven his system can win consistently. I don't see that as an ssue.[/quote]

True...but SJ is a very unique job. Things often don't translate from success at other places.[/quote]

Maybe so re: St. John's being a unique job. But that still doesn't change Anderson winning consistently at his previous stops.

Meaning, you can't say he has to prove his system can win consistently.[/quote]

He has won everywhere he has been. Not wildly at Ark but they were good. So why aren't recruits coming if it's so certain here?[/quote]

Stop moving the goalposts to fit your narrative. Who said anything about Anderson "wildly" winning? He's been consistent. Period.

Who said anything about it being "certain" he'll win here? No one. Again, he's been consistent.

Perhaps, you allow it to play out.
 
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