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Post by dlangford9 on Oct 22, 2011 8:52:38 GMT -8
Would you have written such an extensive account of the story if Cole did not get hurt and started getting offers from the elite schools? Would you be taking shots at yourself for changing your perspective when different opportunities occurred?
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Post by GothamCityRogue on Oct 22, 2011 9:17:00 GMT -8
Keepinitsubjective, Aztecs fans wish Cole well. Good luck Cole.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2011 9:32:25 GMT -8
Guys lets not take shots at this guy or Cole. Obviously having a scholarship offer revoked... Or having it insinuated that it could be... Is a tough time for any high schooler and his family who are counting on not just the hoops but the education too.
While I have shared numerous times that schools all over do this same thing and Cole never signed a LOI and wasn't worth the risk, it is a s#!++y circumstance he has to go through.
However, he's since picks up offers from Nevada, Pepperdine and a few others. He will be alright, get a free education and I'm sure be a solid get for some school out there.
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Post by JOCAZTEC on Oct 22, 2011 9:48:22 GMT -8
Guys lets not take shots at this guy or Cole. Obviously having a scholarship offer revoked... Yeah. Let's offer him shots, instead. ;D Win or lose, we still booze... HAM
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Post by AztecSports95 on Oct 22, 2011 10:00:00 GMT -8
$#!+ happens. Move along.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2011 11:24:58 GMT -8
Thanks to the OP for sharing, whoever he is. I think the account is accurate from his perspective in that "As you well know . . ." sounds like it came directly from Steve Fisher's mouth.
Best of luck to Cole and his family.
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Post by JOCAZTEC on Oct 22, 2011 11:44:04 GMT -8
$#!+ happens. Move along. Daily. If you're regular. Dried blueberries, quarter cup helps, ta-boot. HAM
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Post by 78aztec82 on Oct 22, 2011 12:34:10 GMT -8
Guys lets not take shots at this guy or Cole. Obviously having a scholarship offer revoked... Or having it insinuated that it could be... Is a tough time for any high schooler and his family who are counting on not just the hoops but the education too. While I have shared numerous times that schools all over do this same thing and Cole never signed a LOI and wasn't worth the risk, it is a s#!++y circumstance he has to go through. However, he's since picks up offers from Nevada, Pepperdine and a few others. He will be alright, get a free education and I'm sure be a solid get for some school out there. Not revoked tec. He pulled it under the advice of his AAU "agent." I harbor only the best wishes for Cole but think his coach is an egomaniacle reptile who isn't doing his client any favors.
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Post by sdbiased on Oct 22, 2011 13:11:57 GMT -8
Guys lets not take shots at this guy or Cole. Obviously having a scholarship offer revoked... Or having it insinuated that it could be... Is a tough time for any high schooler and his family who are counting on not just the hoops but the education too. While I have shared numerous times that schools all over do this same thing and Cole never signed a LOI and wasn't worth the risk, it is a s#!++y circumstance he has to go through. However, he's since picks up offers from Nevada, Pepperdine and a few others. He will be alright, get a free education and I'm sure be a solid get for some school out there. Not revoked tec. He pulled it under the advice of his AAU "agent." I harbor only the best wishes for Cole but think his coach is an egomaniacle reptile who isn't doing his client any favors. Clint Park has the attitude of an 18 Year Old Marijuana dealer and high school dropout. It's amazing how he tries to take all credit for Kawhi's success.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2011 13:17:54 GMT -8
Not revoked tec. He pulled it under the advice of his AAU "agent." I harbor only the best wishes for Cole but think his coach is an egomaniacle reptile who isn't doing his client any favors. Clint Park has the attitude of an 18 Year Old Marijuana dealer and high school dropout. It's amazing how he tries to take all credit for Kawhi's success. Yeah that seems to be the word from a lot of sources. His coach is a child.
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Post by nonpostpete on Oct 22, 2011 14:15:05 GMT -8
Perhaps this story is the "truth" from the perspective of the writer (presumably the AAU coach). However, the bottom line is that even from the perspective of the writer it is admitted that the Aztec coaches stuck by their offer to Cole Huff and Cole could have signed the LOI this fall if he felt that was best.
Obviously, when O'Brien and Polee signed on as transfers, to go with Shrigley, then Jamaal and Alec already on the roster, and Shepard on the radar, Cole had to decide whether it remained the best fit for him. SDSU certainly cannot be faulted for recruiting the best talent it could sign. Hell, they lost their entire frontcourt and they are looking to find the future superstar frontcourt. Cole can't be faulted for going elsewhere if he determined that too much competition was coming in for his position.
Does the AAU coach think the Aztecs were obligated to turn down opportunities from other top forwards? Was SDSU required to stop recruiting forwards? Are they now obligated to not pursue Winston Shepard?
Doesn't seem like a very big story, instead seems like the nature of the beast at schools looking to recruit top talent. Best of luck to Cole and to the Aztec recruits/transfers.
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Post by ramrodd23 on Oct 22, 2011 14:23:48 GMT -8
Not revoked tec. He pulled it under the advice of his AAU "agent." I harbor only the best wishes for Cole but think his coach is an egomaniacle reptile who isn't doing his client any favors. Clint Park has the attitude of an 18 Year Old Marijuana dealer and high school dropout. It's amazing how he tries to take all credit for Kawhi's success. ^This.
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Post by aztecaggie on Oct 22, 2011 16:04:09 GMT -8
I don't know the names of the recruits or the inside story of Cole's recruiting history. I only read what was in the post. It seems to me the points the OP were: 1) The coaches did not return phone calls in a timely manner and 2) The visits to the AAU tourneys may have been made to evaluate Cole instead of (or in addition to) supporting him and 3) Cole has been told that he will have to compete for minutes apparently insinuating that of Cole wants to go somewhere else, that's OK with SDSU. Anything else?
And THIS has caused hurt feelings? Jeeze!
From reading the post and the responses the scholarship is still on the table for Cole. I have always thought Fish to be a classy guy and this has not changed my mind.
I also wish Cole the best but those around him can help by encouraging him and not making him a victim.
Just my view.
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Post by zurac315 on Oct 22, 2011 17:49:48 GMT -8
Ever heard of the invention called a "paragraph"? ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by jcljorgenson on Oct 22, 2011 17:55:05 GMT -8
I don't see what the problem is, even as this particular story was told. SDSU was honest with the kid, they didn't see him getting much playing time with SDSU, but the offer was formally not pulled.
Fisher has always been good about telling kids where they stand and that is something I respect. I applaud him for the honesty when the kid still had a chance to explore other options. It really worked out best for the both of them.
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Post by sdsu4lifealmost on Oct 22, 2011 22:14:15 GMT -8
As a an Aztec I am a bit disappointing that you were treated in this way. Thank you for letting SDSU know how you feel, and hopefully the Athletic Director can make things right or at the very least make sure no player ever feels the way you felt. Its important that SDSU takes care of their students as well as prospects that may become students. We must stride to become a better programs but have integrity and honor in doing so. I am feel real bad, and hope that Cole H., is successful in basketball in what ever college he ends up going.
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Post by aztecaggie on Oct 22, 2011 23:45:19 GMT -8
As a an Aztec I am a bit disappointing that you were treated in this way. Thank you for letting SDSU know how you feel, and hopefully the Athletic Director can make things right or at the very least make sure no player ever feels the way you felt. Its important that SDSU takes care of their students as well as prospects that may become students. We must stride to become a better programs but have integrity and honor in doing so. I am feel real bad, and hope that Cole H., is successful in basketball in what ever college he ends up going. I do not get from the story what SDSU did wrong except not return a few phone calls. What am I missing? And I am not clear what the relationship is between the OP and the athlete.
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Post by 78aztec82 on Oct 23, 2011 3:01:59 GMT -8
As a an Aztec I am a bit disappointing that you were treated in this way. Thank you for letting SDSU know how you feel, and hopefully the Athletic Director can make things right or at the very least make sure no player ever feels the way you felt. Its important that SDSU takes care of their students as well as prospects that may become students. We must stride to become a better programs but have integrity and honor in doing so. I am feel real bad, and hope that Cole H., is successful in basketball in what ever college he ends up going. I do not get from the story what SDSU did wrong except not return a few phone calls. What am I missing? And I am not clear what the relationship is between the OP and the athlete. I'd bet these two one-posters (this and the OP) have the same IP address...
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Post by jcljorgenson on Oct 23, 2011 7:03:52 GMT -8
I'd bet these two one-posters (this and the OP) have the same IP address... It does seem a little odd that someone that has never posted before would sign up just to apologize for the way SDSU treated Huff.
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Post by mtrop on Oct 23, 2011 7:05:46 GMT -8
Having been involved with the program and the recruiting process for over 20 years, I can believe some of what might have happened to Cole. But I see nothing wrong with it. This happens all the time.
Cole has another year to play and SDSU received commitments from other players that best suit the program. A verbal doesn't mean a thing. We lose players all the time who verbally commit to us.
Hutson was probably his main recruiter ( he recruited LA heavy), and I don't see mention of UNLV, going after him now. It may have been Hutson who backed off. I've seen players that gave a verbal to a school only to find out that the school changed their mind only days before LOI.
The Cole Huff Truth is that Cole has an entire year to prove his worth and find a school that best suits him. Welcome to the recruiting game. I wish him luck.
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