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Post by dmlake99 on Jun 3, 2008 15:31:19 GMT -5
Hey all, In my offseason boredom I stumbled accross a rumor from the twerps board. Apparently, it was announced on AM1570 Kurt Oneill and Bob Hayney show that GG lost his appeal at MD. Because he transferred from an ACC school from an ACC school he has to sit out two years and isnt eligible until 09-10 as a junior. He also reported that because of this he is looking to transfer as he would be eligible second semester 08 at any non ACC school. Ive been a long time reader of the board and slightly remember some Gus threads about our interest when he left VT. Anyone think there may be some interest on our end given our thin Frontcourt. Im not sure how high JT3 and company were on him. Would it be better to just wait for the later talent in 09 and beyond? No speculation here just wondering thoughts if the rumor turns true. I know this is unconfirmed but again, generally if on the radio or in the paper there is some behind the scene source. (see Macklin and Rivers transfer). Sorry if this thread belongs elsewhere.(first new thread) If it is I apologize. I know that tends to ruin some peoples day but to cheer you up go to the MD Scout board and check out the thread "things that are in better shape then MD Basketball" mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?S=174#s=174&f=2580Go Hoyas
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Post by RBHoya on Jun 3, 2008 15:42:43 GMT -5
Not sure what will happen at Maryland, but I really don't think we've got any room for him. We definitely had interest in him and he in us, but that seemed to cool very rapidly after we landed Greg Monroe. Seemed pretty clear to me that Gus wanted to be the top guy and when Monroe came he thought he'd have a better chance at being that elsewhere.
Since that time we've taken another 4 man in Vaughn and another 5 man in Riley. At this point I can't see us taking another big guy until the 2010 class. Even if Monroe leaves early we'll still have Vaughn, Braswell, Sims and Riley down low by the time he could get here.
At this point I think we are probably only looking for top talent at point and on the wings until 2010.
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Post by HoyaSinceBirth on Jun 3, 2008 15:50:34 GMT -5
yeah i don't think he'll come here but i would think this would be the nail in maryland's coffin. They're resting their hope on Gus saving them in the second semester when he's allowed to play. with that and the news that mosely won't qualify they're running thin on bodies and talent.
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Post by SFHoya99 on Jun 3, 2008 15:51:35 GMT -5
Other folks are reporting that's not true -- just that he lost his appeal to play immediately.
It's a little odd because he never enrolled at Virginia Tech, but I think he probably should have gone somewhere where it wasn't an issue at all.
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Post by vcjack on Jun 3, 2008 15:53:07 GMT -5
The real danger for them is if he decides to go to the D league or Europe, he won't be comming here
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Post by HoyaSinceBirth on Jun 3, 2008 16:19:21 GMT -5
unless there's something new, what was decided is he isn't elligible until the second semester when normally he'd be allowed to start at the begining of the season.
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Post by dmlake99 on Jun 3, 2008 16:19:46 GMT -5
Question mark gone...I almost replaced it with an exclamation point ....but why kick a dead horse
WOW ..MD is really taking a beating. (grinning)
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Post by FLHoya on Jun 3, 2008 16:25:46 GMT -5
Maryland Slipping Back Into Its Late-80's SelfThis was a program that was The Program of the...ummm...2001 and 2002 season. Then the mid ’00s came, Beavis kept them afloat, but after he went completely bat crazy and started shooting 27 foot jumpers with 30 seconds on the shot clock, the Terps submerged into the basement of the ACC in Gary Williams' final years and for most of the Chuck Driesell era (don't think it can't happen...work with me here). ;D The only worthy highlight of Terrapin basketball between 2003 and 2008 was the beautiful pictures of Gary Williams at that college party, abusing those co-eds in the kitchen. (Can’t find the pics b/c I don't want to visit the TerpSportsReport board, unfortunately.) Now, as the Baltimore Sun details, the Terps may be falling back to obscurity following the news that highly touted transfer Gus Gilchrist is having some eligibility issues and won’t be playing in Terp Town next year. This comes on the heels of losing vital role players James Gist and Bambale Osby. That comes on the heels of blowing a game they absolutely no business losing against Clemson in the Comcast Center last February. Always thought Williams was a little overrated, but 90% of Terrpain fans are bringing this up this week, and it should be addressed: Is Maryland in the midst of disintegrating? The ACC is never a joke (until the NCAA Tournament) and keeping your ahead above water (qualify that as a Top Six team in the league--except I think Miami was one this year, and they're hideously overrated) is very hard to do year in, year out. The Terps are down to nine fans who’ve signed up for season tickets and only have one man in the front court with legitimate game experience (and holy crap, it's Dave Neal). Put this news on the back burner for November, when Maryland likely won’t be picked to finish higher than ninth in the ACC. So there, two birds with one stone: hoyatalk2.proboards48.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=16427. This journalism thing ain't so hard now is it?
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Post by moe09 on Jun 3, 2008 16:27:41 GMT -5
Good to hear some good news before my exam tomorrow. Ah, schadenfreude.
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Post by balla on Jun 3, 2008 16:31:12 GMT -5
Wie gehts heir Moe. Wie bist da Madchens?
BTW. Gus can play right away in 08 at another NON-ACC school.
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Post by kchoya on Jun 3, 2008 16:35:22 GMT -5
Other folks are reporting that's not true -- just that he lost his appeal to play immediately. It's a little odd because he never enrolled at Virginia Tech, but I think he probably should have gone somewhere where it wasn't an issue at all. Not odd at all because, under the ACC rules, I think, you lose a year even if you're not enrolled. Presumably to discourage stealing of recruits. That's what last december's ACC vote was about - to waive the rule (I think) unless there's something new, what was decided is he isn't elligible until the second semester when normally he'd be allowed to start at the begining of the season. The issue is that he also loses a year of eligibility by transferring intra-conference. Therefore, he'd only be able to play 2 1/2 seasons at Maryland. But transferring again, I wonder how the five year rule comes into play as I think he'll still have to have one year academic in residence at his new school, won't he?
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Post by RBHoya on Jun 3, 2008 16:46:56 GMT -5
Quite the meltdown underway: forums.scout.com/mb.aspx?S=174#s=174&f=2580&t=2541575&p=1Not that we couldn't beat them in a normal year but it would be cool to play them in Orlando this year and straight up embarass them. Vazquez, Hayes, Cliff Tucker, Landon Milbourne and Braxton Dupree is a starting 5 with exactly 1 high-major starter caliber player. Our team isn't winning any titles next year either but we would smoke that team.
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Post by kchoya on Jun 3, 2008 16:49:32 GMT -5
This may not even be the end of the bad news for Maryland - word is that their top recruit, Sean Mosely (Rivals #62), may not qualify academically. If that's the case, given all that's going on at UMCB, I wouldn't be surprised to seem him prep and go somewhere else next year.
This is like Drew Hall/Tony Bethel/Harvey Thomas/Darian Townes/etc. level of bad in College Park.
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Post by RBHoya on Jun 3, 2008 17:12:51 GMT -5
On the subject of logical destinations for Gilchrist, how about West Virginia? He needs to get out of the ACC obviously, and WVU is a school that's not too far from his Maryland home. Also, Huggins was recruiting him earlier I think, and WVU is definitely hurting for a big man right now. Could be a great pickup for them if it worked out.
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Post by balla on Jun 3, 2008 17:41:41 GMT -5
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Post by StPetersburgHoya (Inactive) on Jun 3, 2008 17:55:32 GMT -5
Let's schedule Maryland for our McDonough game next year ... they fit the mold of our previous McDonough opponents - can't recruit, can't score, and can't coach.
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Post by williambraskyiii on Jun 3, 2008 17:57:41 GMT -5
Let's schedule Maryland for our McDonough game next year ... they fit the mold of our previous McDonough opponents - can't recruit, can't score, and can't coach. ODU called...
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Post by StPetersburgHoya (Inactive) on Jun 3, 2008 18:01:16 GMT -5
Let's schedule Maryland for our McDonough game next year ... they fit the mold of our previous McDonough opponents - can't recruit, can't score, and can't coach. ODU called... LOL. But at least Maryland is a mid-major we are guaranteed to beat ...
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Post by AustinHoya03 on Jun 3, 2008 20:03:09 GMT -5
Not that we couldn't beat them in a normal year but it would be cool to play them in Orlando this year and straight up embarass them. Conversely, if we lost that game I'd probably feel worse than after Davidson.
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Post by kghoya on Jun 3, 2008 20:04:46 GMT -5
Not that we couldn't beat them in a normal year but it would be cool to play them in Orlando this year and straight up embarass them. Conversely, if we lost that game I'd probably feel worse than after Davidson. i dont know...that was a pretty tough ride home to the dc metro area
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