fanofjack
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Post by fanofjack on Nov 11, 2015 10:47:31 GMT -5
Interesting comment from Ron over at the HoyaReport, which if I'm interpreting correctly, seems to imply that the Casual Hoya article questioning Bracey's "worthiness" as a Hoya target has negatively impacted his recruitment. Wouldn't expect to see Bracey in a Hoya uniform.
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DanMcQ
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Post by DanMcQ on Nov 11, 2015 10:54:40 GMT -5
...excellent - yet another example of how one should think about what one posts on a publicly available internet resource. On the other hand, taking something posted there (or here) as a sign of whether a school is the right fit for a student athlete or even as a factor in the recruiting process is questionable at best.
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SirSaxa
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Post by SirSaxa on Nov 11, 2015 11:34:42 GMT -5
Interesting comment from Ron over at the HoyaReport, which if I'm interpreting correctly, seems to imply that the Casual Hoya article questioning Bracey's "worthiness" as a Hoya target has negatively impacted his recruitment. Wouldn't expect to see Bracey in a Hoya uniform. Adding some context, the comment was the Casual Hoya piece was one additional negative, not the primary one - which took place when GU told him to hold off on that Sept. 9th announcement he was planning. It would appear we placed our bets and held Bracey in reserve. None of the other bets paid off and it looks like we turned off Bracey in the process. The Casual piece was just another bit added on that didn't help. not the determining factor. Hey - We have a GREAT and EXCITING team right now. Personally, that is where I will be focusing my attention. On the 2015/16 Hoyas! A bird in the hand. Carpe Diem. Eat the Banana.
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hoyazeke
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Post by hoyazeke on Nov 11, 2015 12:28:51 GMT -5
Interesting comment from Ron over at the HoyaReport, which if I'm interpreting correctly, seems to imply that the Casual Hoya article questioning Bracey's "worthiness" as a Hoya target has negatively impacted his recruitment. Wouldn't expect to see Bracey in a Hoya uniform. I truly have a problem if we end up losing out on a really good player, that genuinely loved GTown and at a position of need because we chased the bigger fish. I know that most on the board don't believe this but Bracey can play and he may have less stars by his name but his love for GTown would have made him a more valuable recruit than the others we were chasing. I hope that it's not too late but I fear that this recruit will be a thorn in our side one day..............
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Post by professorhoya on Nov 11, 2015 12:43:22 GMT -5
Interesting comment from Ron over at the HoyaReport, which if I'm interpreting correctly, seems to imply that the Casual Hoya article questioning Bracey's "worthiness" as a Hoya target has negatively impacted his recruitment. Wouldn't expect to see Bracey in a Hoya uniform. I truly have a problem if we end up losing out on a really good player, that genuinely loved GTown and at a position of need because we chased the bigger fish. I know that most on the board don't believe this but Bracey can play and he may have less stars by his name but his love for GTown would have made him a more valuable recruit than the others we were chasing. I hope that it's not too late but I fear that this recruit will be a thorn in our side one day.............. If he truly, really wanted to be a Hoya, he should have accepted before Jagan took the spot. You can't sleep on these offers because offers are just that, offers and can be revoked or changed at any time until there is a commitment.
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blueandgray
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Post by blueandgray on Nov 11, 2015 12:46:31 GMT -5
...excellent - yet another example of how one should think about what one posts on a publicly available internet resource. On the other hand, taking something posted there (or here) as a sign of whether a school is the right fit for a student athlete or even as a factor in the recruiting process is questionable at best. Agree. I think the article on CH was trying to be objective but there is just way to much editorial opinion for my liking. It is what it is. At the end of the day, I am sure whatever the staff says to Bracey will end up carry far more weight.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2015 12:49:46 GMT -5
I truly have a problem if we end up losing out on a really good player, that genuinely loved GTown and at a position of need because we chased the bigger fish. I know that most on the board don't believe this but Bracey can play and he may have less stars by his name but his love for GTown would have made him a more valuable recruit than the others we were chasing. I hope that it's not too late but I fear that this recruit will be a thorn in our side one day.............. If he truly, really wanted to be a Hoya, he should have accepted before Jagan took the spot. You can't sleep on these offers because offers are just that, offers and can be revoked or changed at any time until there is a commitment. Maybe he wanted to and the staff told him hold off ala Josh Hart.. We don't know the back story
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Post by BubbleVisionBiff on Nov 11, 2015 12:50:46 GMT -5
Interesting comment from Ron over at the HoyaReport, which if I'm interpreting correctly, seems to imply that the Casual Hoya article questioning Bracey's "worthiness" as a Hoya target has negatively impacted his recruitment. Wouldn't expect to see Bracey in a Hoya uniform. Decidedly uncasual.
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blueandgray
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Post by blueandgray on Nov 11, 2015 14:38:48 GMT -5
Interesting comment from Ron over at the HoyaReport, which if I'm interpreting correctly, seems to imply that the Casual Hoya article questioning Bracey's "worthiness" as a Hoya target has negatively impacted his recruitment. Wouldn't expect to see Bracey in a Hoya uniform. Decidedly uncasual. Let's not count Bracey out. Despite the silly article, I am hoping he'll be a Hoya. Staff has always liked him.
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Post by FrazierFanatic on Nov 11, 2015 15:37:11 GMT -5
I have to think that the staff can convince Daquan that a throwaway comment in a blog post does not represent how they - nor the vast majority of the fan base - view him. We will love you Daquan, just give us the chance.
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Post by daymondmyles on Nov 11, 2015 17:06:22 GMT -5
B&G, I don't want to pile on because I appreciate the input you provide. But has the staff really always liked him? If so, why not go after him hard and put a committable offer on the table? Seems like these latest decisions of Woods, Jones and Brown have been clear enough to predict for weeks now and the staff didn't really seem to want Eubanks and Norvell that bad. So why not press for Bracey earlier? Doesn't even seem like they are re-engaging that much right now, but even if they are, why not a few weeks ago?
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Post by trillesthoya on Nov 11, 2015 17:15:15 GMT -5
I don't think its our place to try to presume the motivations and wants of the coaching staff. If blueandgray says the staff is still high on Daquan Bracey, I believe it. My guess is they somehow made it clear to DQB that it would be best to wait for these other guards to make their decision before committing here since it would take away a significant amount of play time. Now that these other guards have moved on, my guess is we'll hear more on Daquan's recruiting very soon.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2015 13:58:19 GMT -5
Would be nice to have a kid that can break down the defense off the dribble or lead a fast break...
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Hoyas4Ever
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Post by Hoyas4Ever on Nov 14, 2015 14:56:37 GMT -5
Lmao.......to soon YaBoy!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2015 15:15:37 GMT -5
Or just dribble period... lol
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Post by Lethal_Interjection on Nov 14, 2015 16:03:37 GMT -5
DSR is the point guard right?!
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jwp91
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Post by jwp91 on Nov 14, 2015 22:57:01 GMT -5
We have no guards...just basketball players....who mostly look like forwards.
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Post by SDHoya on Nov 14, 2015 23:30:02 GMT -5
Lock him up all ready. Add some forward depth and close it for 2016
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2015 3:27:48 GMT -5
Ball fake, spins away from 2 defenders dribbles past a 3rd and makes a nice no look pass in the pocket to a Big for a dunk ... I understand it's not going to make you drool like watching a kid do 10 360's but it's good basketball and I'm not sure we have anyone on our current roster who can make this play tbh...
If not Bracey just give me a kid that bring some of these attributes to the table please.
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Post by zxhoya on Nov 15, 2015 9:54:02 GMT -5
Ball fake, spins away from 2 defenders dribbles past a 3rd and makes a nice no look pass in the pocket to a Big for a dunk ... I understand it's not going to make you drool like watching a kid do 10 360's but it's good basketball and I'm not sure we have anyone on our current roster who can make this play tbh... If not Bracey just give me a kid that bring some of these attributes to the table please. AMEN!
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