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Post by hoyasaxa18 on Oct 30, 2014 17:42:15 GMT -5
IMO we've descended smack dab in the middle of a very tricky situation in regards to filling these last three scholarships. Let's think about it for a minute, who really wants to sit behind White at the SF position, Govan at the C position, or split time with Campbell and Dozier if we nab him at the PG position? This is why IMO, Tacko Fall was a must going forward. Tacko may have been a project but he would've at least had time to develop while filling a need. So at this point we still could use the services of another center and preferably a shot blocker. I hope Galen has a clear understanding that Dozier is our #1 priority due to the fact of his ranking and in part that we've been on him for a couple of years now. But if it's true that Galen is a "Tony Parker like guard," that has been over looked then we need to pull him in real close before we have a second coming of Tacko Fall. Sorry once again for killing the Galen thread talking about other key players. I really don't think it's fair to categorize Tacko as a "must-get". Realistically, he wasn't going to contribute until his sophomore or junior year, if then. Recruiting is so fluid that it isn't really fair to call any recruit a must-get, never mind a lightly regarded three-star project center.
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Post by eastcoastteddy58 on Oct 30, 2014 18:23:34 GMT -5
IMO he's just that, "a Must Get" at the center position! Last year our bench was short at the 5; watching Moses, Mikael, and Nate foul out because Smith was ineligible was simply embarrassing to say the least. This is why we've been on Rabb and Skal and look how that's turning out. Furthermore, a 7'5-7'6 center aren't a dime a dozen, check out his foot work, he's got tools to work with. In one of his YouTube videos alone you can see Fall grabbing a rebound at the rim and holds it there out of reach of an opponent while another tries to swot the ball. georgetown.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1698612
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Post by hoyazeke on Oct 30, 2014 20:00:53 GMT -5
Why can't we sign 2 pgs in the same class? Coach K does it often and besides most thought Tre wasn't worthy of much PT anyway.....from the writeups all 3 can play both guard positions and if they can play they'll get on the field.
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Post by HoyaSinceBirth on Oct 30, 2014 21:06:31 GMT -5
This would be a bigger issue if Dozier was deciding in the spring, but we'll know in like a week. So I don't think it's big deal to wait on Robinson for 1 more week before offering if we don't get PJ.
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Post by hoyasaxa2003 on Oct 30, 2014 21:46:06 GMT -5
IMO he's just that, "a Must Get" at the center position! Last year our bench was short at the 5; watching Moses, Mikael, and Nate foul out because Smith was ineligible was simply embarrassing to say the least. This assumes that we plan to recruit players no better than Moses, Mikael, and Nate. Going forward, I think the program hopes to recruit better players (and I don't mean to degrade any of them but it was a weak frontcourt). I refuse to think we cannot recruit guys like Copeland, Derrickson, Govan, etc. going forward. As I've said, assuming Govan is solid and we get a 2016 center, too, there's no reason to think Tacko Fall is a "must get." A "must get" is somebody like Isaiah Whitehead for Seton Hall - someone so out of their normal range of recruits that it will potentially make a significant difference. That's not Tacko Fall - at least at his current level of development.
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Post by SaxaCD on Oct 30, 2014 22:22:36 GMT -5
IMO he's just that, "a Must Get" at the center position! Last year our bench was short at the 5; watching Moses, Mikael, and Nate foul out because Smith was ineligible was simply embarrassing to say the least. This assumes that we plan to recruit players no better than Moses, Mikael, and Nate. Going forward, I think the program hopes to recruit better players (and I don't mean to degrade any of them but it was a weak frontcourt). I refuse to think we cannot recruit guys like Copeland, Derrickson, Govan, etc. going forward. As I've said, assuming Govan is solid and we get a 2016 center, too, there's no reason to think Tacko Fall is a "must get." A "must get" is somebody like Isaiah Whitehead for Seton Hall - someone so out of their normal range of recruits that it will potentially make a significant difference. That's not Tacko Fall - at least at his current level of development. I think one thing that often gets overlooked is that the composition of assistant coaches who are proven recruiters. For a while the recruiting was a bit offstride because of some changes in the assistant ranks that brought in "greener" guys who didn't have as established recruiting credentials. On the contrary, the current team III has assembled seems to be really top-notch in this area, and so I think solid and occasionally spectacular recruiting years will be the norm under this regime. Even early on, they have us involved with many of the top players; as recruiting success translates to success on the court and in the tourneys, I believe we will start hooking some of the bigger fish, so to speak. Because of that, if they see a guy like Galen as a late bloomer who could be an impact player, I would take their word for it (some recent tweets by recruiting gurus seem to back up the fact that Robinson has bumped up his play considerably). I love what this staff has been doing, and really look forward to this and the next few seasons to see the results of their hard work.
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Post by hurrahforgeorgetown on Oct 31, 2014 7:06:06 GMT -5
Back on topic, we can't be picky when it comes to getting guards. Although we are waiting to see what happens with Dozier, I think even if Dozier does commit we try for Galen too. He's a decent guard. He can pass. We need guards...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2014 23:49:01 GMT -5
Top100Talent.com @top100talent 2h2 hours ago Houston's whole staff is here tonight to watch 2015/PG Galen Robinson! #WestburyChristian @g_robinson1
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Post by tashoya on Nov 5, 2014 0:25:56 GMT -5
Back on topic, we can't be picky when it comes to getting guards. Although we are waiting to see what happens with Dozier, I think even if Dozier does commit we try for Galen too. He's a decent guard. He can pass. We need guards... Disagree. You know who else is a pretty solid guard? Your preseason BE POY. Very little chance he won't be back for his senior year. Not to mention that Tre will, by many accounts, be ready to go at PG day one of his sophomore year with PW able to play the 2. And LJ (hopefully) able to play the 2. And Isaac able to play pretty much anywhere other than the 1 (can probably play a bit of the 5 if we're going small). I agree that it's better to cover as many bases as possible but we're not in a position of being desperate.
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Post by calhoya on Nov 5, 2014 7:47:12 GMT -5
Back on topic, we can't be picky when it comes to getting guards. Although we are waiting to see what happens with Dozier, I think even if Dozier does commit we try for Galen too. He's a decent guard. He can pass. We need guards... Disagree. You know who else is a pretty solid guard? Your preseason BE POY. Very little chance he won't be back for his senior year. Not to mention that Tre will, by many accounts, be ready to go at PG day one of his sophomore year with PW able to play the 2. And LJ (hopefully) able to play the 2. And Isaac able to play pretty much anywhere other than the 1 (can probably play a bit of the 5 if we're going small). I agree that it's better to cover as many bases as possible but we're not in a position of being desperate. Agree completely. Recruiting another guard in 2015 is not a necessity for this team. Paul White has the ability to play guard as does Peak. Tre is a natural point guard. Yes all will be raw, but so will any 2015 recruit brought in who is not already at an elite level.
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Post by EtomicB on Nov 5, 2014 9:38:12 GMT -5
Back on topic, we can't be picky when it comes to getting guards. Although we are waiting to see what happens with Dozier, I think even if Dozier does commit we try for Galen too. He's a decent guard. He can pass. We need guards... Disagree. You know who else is a pretty solid guard? Your preseason BE POY. Very little chance he won't be back for his senior year. Not to mention that Tre will, by many accounts, be ready to go at PG day one of his sophomore year with PW able to play the 2. And LJ (hopefully) able to play the 2. And Isaac able to play pretty much anywhere other than the 1 (can probably play a bit of the 5 if we're going small). I agree that it's better to cover as many bases as possible but we're not in a position of being desperate. What happens in 2016-17 when DSR is gone Tas? Shouldn't it be in the back of the staffs mind that LJ may only be @ G'town 2 seasons? Imo the staff has to look beyond next season when assessing the roster..
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Post by blueandgray on Nov 5, 2014 9:41:05 GMT -5
I do believe bringing in another guard in 2015 is important. It takes a little while for a guard to warm up to our system and it's especially nice to have a senior as a mentor when bringing in a new kid. We need someone along with Tre to run the point when DSR is gone.
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Post by tashoya on Nov 5, 2014 9:54:45 GMT -5
Disagree. You know who else is a pretty solid guard? Your preseason BE POY. Very little chance he won't be back for his senior year. Not to mention that Tre will, by many accounts, be ready to go at PG day one of his sophomore year with PW able to play the 2. And LJ (hopefully) able to play the 2. And Isaac able to play pretty much anywhere other than the 1 (can probably play a bit of the 5 if we're going small). I agree that it's better to cover as many bases as possible but we're not in a position of being desperate. What happens in 2016-17 when DSR is gone Tas? Shouldn't it be in the back of the staffs mind that LJ may only be @ G'town 2 seasons? Imo the staff has to look beyond next season when assessing the roster.. I don't disagree Etomic. I more was disagreeing with the "we can't be picky" part.
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Post by TBird41 on Nov 5, 2014 10:22:51 GMT -5
Disagree. You know who else is a pretty solid guard? Your preseason BE POY. Very little chance he won't be back for his senior year. Not to mention that Tre will, by many accounts, be ready to go at PG day one of his sophomore year with PW able to play the 2. And LJ (hopefully) able to play the 2. And Isaac able to play pretty much anywhere other than the 1 (can probably play a bit of the 5 if we're going small). I agree that it's better to cover as many bases as possible but we're not in a position of being desperate. What happens in 2016-17 when DSR is gone Tas? Shouldn't it be in the back of the staffs mind that LJ may only be @ G'town 2 seasons? Imo the staff has to look beyond next season when assessing the roster.. Also shouldn't put all of eggs in one basket. Tre might not develop quick enough, he might not develop, or he could get hurt.
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Post by tigerj on Nov 5, 2014 12:16:12 GMT -5
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Post by dense on Nov 5, 2014 12:33:48 GMT -5
He has not announced a commitment. Can we ban this troll now?
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Post by beenaround on Nov 5, 2014 12:58:01 GMT -5
I haven't opened the Skal thread in over two weeks cuz of him..now the infection has spread to Galen Robinson! I honestly think the best way to deal with him is to completely ignore his posts.
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Post by njhoya78 on Nov 5, 2014 13:15:09 GMT -5
Tigerj is the human equivalent of the varicella-zoster virus that lies inactive in nerve tissue near the spinal cord and brain after chickenpox. The virus later can become active in the form of shingles, a viral infection that causes a painful rash.
He may be dormant for a period of time, and then he reappears without warning to inflict unspeakable and unnecessary pain. Just like shingles.
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Post by tashoya on Nov 5, 2014 15:27:06 GMT -5
Tigerj is the human equivalent of the varicella-zoster virus that lies inactive in nerve tissue near the spinal cord and brain after chickenpox. The virus later can become active in the form of shingles, a viral infection that causes a painful rash. He may be dormant for a period of time, and then he reappears without warning to inflict unspeakable and unnecessary pain. Just like shingles. Now THAT'S a HoyaTalk analogy.
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Post by FrazierFanatic on Nov 5, 2014 16:22:33 GMT -5
Tigerj is the human equivalent of the varicella-zoster virus that lies inactive in nerve tissue near the spinal cord and brain after chickenpox. The virus later can become active in the form of shingles, a viral infection that causes a painful rash. He may be dormant for a period of time, and then he reappears without warning to inflict unspeakable and unnecessary pain. Just like shingles. I dunno, seems more like an annoying little gnat that keeps buzzing in your ear; you think he has finally flown away to pester somewhere else, then suddenly there he is again, in your ear. You try to clap your hands together and squash him, but he flits away again and again and again. You just cannot get rid of him for good. Ever.
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