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Post by TheSanDiegan on Sept 3, 2015 22:09:33 GMT -8
A good shepherd keeps his sheep close to the flock.
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Post by aztecfury on Sept 3, 2015 22:53:00 GMT -8
Not sure if anyone posted this but it looks like he took an unofficial visit to UCLA on Aug 31 in addition to the official visit he still has scheduled with UCLA (and also Cal). All the other remaining visits are in-home. It appears that he's a UCLA lean as most are predicting, but maybe the scholarship situation at UCLA could factor in. Yes, Alford could walk on, but who knows could be too many cooks in the kitchen so to speak. 247sports.com/Bolt/2016-five-star-on-UCLA-campus-39062528
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Post by sdsu2000 on Sept 14, 2015 12:26:10 GMT -8
Not that I think we have much of a chance but Leaf's in home visit with SDSU is today.
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Post by jpaztec on Sept 14, 2015 12:55:57 GMT -8
Our staff will keep us in the running, but I don't know if we have enough to reel him all the way in. Fingers crossed.
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Post by standiego on Sept 14, 2015 12:59:26 GMT -8
Does Leaf still have only 2 on Campus visits . at UCLA and CAL
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Post by Lloyd on Sept 14, 2015 13:41:20 GMT -8
Not that I think we have much of a chance but Leaf's in home visit with SDSU is today. Not sure what our chances are. But we have a chance, or he wouldn't waste his time. There's no reason for TJ to be talking to a program he's not considering. No other program on his list is within a 3 hour drive from El Cajon, and that has to count for something. I do believe we have a very good chance to land TJ or at least one of the 5 star San Diego players for the 2017 class, (Ayton, McCoy, or Hands), thanks in large part to the JAM Center and the success of Kawhi.
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Post by Gundo on Sept 16, 2015 15:53:04 GMT -8
Nothing like having the press break the day after the in-home and weekend after MJ and Stanback visit. I smell something fishy, heck Melton was scheduled to take an official Saturday. BTW, USC Basketball was really dirty under Tim Floyd and they he paid off OJ Mayo. Caste no stones
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Post by fisherville on Sept 16, 2015 17:48:20 GMT -8
Leaf is taking his in home today to sdsu per Twitter.
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Post by sdcoug on Sept 16, 2015 17:52:47 GMT -8
Leaf is taking his in home today to sdsu per Twitter. As opposed to Monday, per Chip? That HAS to be good news for us, as I'd rather have us discussing this whole "investigation" thing now in person than after his visit. Plus, does this mean no UNC on the same day? Quite the week....
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Post by fisherville on Sept 16, 2015 18:11:17 GMT -8
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Post by pnoyaztec on Sept 16, 2015 21:06:39 GMT -8
Many would consider Leaf the crowning jewel of the last few (best) recruiting classes. According to Z, we're very much in the conversation. Now this happens in the midst of the all this crap. You know what they say, "Timing is everything!" And the timing in regard to matter could have been worse.
Can't wait! - Bart Scott
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Post by standiego on Sept 17, 2015 4:40:54 GMT -8
want a great move by Leaf . If after the meeting . He comes out with a statement that No matter where he decides to go to college, he believes Fisher and his staff had not done anything illegal . So even if he chooses school X or Y , San Diego will still love him.
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Post by standiego on Sept 18, 2015 18:18:17 GMT -8
has he set dates for his visits ?
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Post by giju on Sept 18, 2015 21:45:40 GMT -8
Is there any update on Leaf? This guy is a one and done player...hopefully he stays home...
don't be like Jaylen Hands that states he is going to UCLA because of their past point guard pedigree...that's BS...it doesn't matter where u play...it comes down to talent...especially if you are planning to leave early
These recruits tend to forget that both UCLA and USC do not fill their arenas for games and also have produced very limited NBA prospects that are ELITE in the past 5 years
And let's not forget who has been undefeated against both USC and UCLA...have they beat us in the last 10 years...don't think so...UCLA was forced to play us by the wooden classic organizers a couple of years ago...they were afraid of losing and that's exactly what happened...
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Post by Gundo on Sept 18, 2015 22:02:54 GMT -8
Is there any update on Leaf? This guy is a one and done player...hopefully he stays home... don't be like Jaylen Hands that states he is going to UCLA because of their past point guard pedigree...that's BS...it doesn't matter where u play...it comes down to talent...especially if you are planning to leave early These recruits tend to forget that both UCLA and USC do not fill their arenas for games and also have produced very limited NBA prospects that are ELITE in the past 5 years And let's not forget who has been undefeated against both USC and UCLA...have they beat us in the last 10 years...don't think so...UCLA was forced to play us by the wooden classic organizers a couple of years ago...they were afraid of losing and that's exactly what happened... UCLA has officially 0 scholarships left for 2016 with the additional of Ball, Anigbogu and Paras. They would open up a spot by having Bryce Alford walk on. BTW Kory Alford has left the team for personal reasons. Thanks Dad. Steve Fisher a cancer survivor, with his son Mark with ASL is compassionate, and treats his players as family look at D Polee, AQ, X, JJ, etc... Alford throws his own kids off the team and pulls scholarships. Thanks Pops! Alford is a dick, I hope the players see that.
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Post by sdcoug on Sept 18, 2015 22:24:39 GMT -8
Is there any update on Leaf? This guy is a one and done player...hopefully he stays home... don't be like Jaylen Hands that states he is going to UCLA because of their past point guard pedigree...that's BS...it doesn't matter where u play...it comes down to talent...especially if you are planning to leave early These recruits tend to forget that both UCLA and USC do not fill their arenas for games and also have produced very limited NBA prospects that are ELITE in the past 5 years And let's not forget who has been undefeated against both USC and UCLA...have they beat us in the last 10 years...don't think so...UCLA was forced to play us by the wooden classic organizers a couple of years ago...they were afraid of losing and that's exactly what happened... UCLA has officially 0 scholarships left for 2016 with the additional of Ball, Anigbogu and Paras. They would open up a spot by having Bryce Alford walk on. BTW Kory Alford has left the team for personal reasons. Thanks Dad. Steve Fisher a cancer survivor, with his son Mark with ASL is compassionate, and treats his players as family look at D Polee, AQ, X, JJ, etc... Alford throws his own kids off the team and pulls scholarships. Thanks Pops! Alford is a dick, I hope the players see that. Are you just looking for unnecessary reasons to bash Alford? Kory was a walkon who Alford paid his tuition for 4 years, graduated last spring and has or is getting married, and was getting into coaching. Alford offering to pay Bryce's tuition NEXT year is throwing him under the bus? And that's only if no one leaves naturally for more PT or goes pro early. Alford hasn't thrown ANY of his kids off the team. Based on everything I've read the three of them are very tight. I get not liking Alford because he coached at NM and now UCLA, but you don't need to make things up to make a point. By all accounts Alford is good with his players. We've been complaining about slander the past week. What do you think you've just done? You're better than that. I hope Leaf doesn't go there, but couldn't blame him. Alford appears to have UCLA turned back around but SDSU still makes a lot of sense for him. Being home; and more active and engaged home crowd. There are a lot of reasons. How Alford has treated his sons isn't one of them.
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Post by Gundo on Sept 18, 2015 23:22:55 GMT -8
UCLA has officially 0 scholarships left for 2016 with the additional of Ball, Anigbogu and Paras. They would open up a spot by having Bryce Alford walk on. BTW Kory Alford has left the team for personal reasons. Thanks Dad. Steve Fisher a cancer survivor, with his son Mark with ASL is compassionate, and treats his players as family look at D Polee, AQ, X, JJ, etc... Alford throws his own kids off the team and pulls scholarships. Thanks Pops! Alford is a dick, I hope the players see that. Are you just looking for unnecessary reasons to bash Alford? Kory was a walkon who Alford paid his tuition for 4 years, graduated last spring and has or is getting married, and was getting into coaching. Alford offering to pay Bryce's tuition NEXT year is throwing him under the bus? And that's only if no one leaves naturally for more PT or goes pro early. Alford hasn't thrown ANY of his kids off the team. Based on everything I've read the three of them are very tight. I get not liking Alford because he coached at NM and now UCLA, but you don't need to make things up to make a point. By all accounts Alford is good with his players. We've been complaining about slander the past week. What do you think you've just done? You're better than that. I hope Leaf doesn't go there, but couldn't blame him. Alford appears to have UCLA turned back around but SDSU still makes a lot of sense for him. Being home; and more active and engaged home crowd. There are a lot of reasons. How Alford has treated his sons isn't one of them. You a correct, I don't like Steve Alford as do many others...UCLA alumn included. And yes, I do like to blast him on a Friday night, and any other night. i met John Wooden and he is no JOHN wooden, more Jim Harrick.
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Post by sdcoug on Sept 18, 2015 23:53:44 GMT -8
Are you just looking for unnecessary reasons to bash Alford? Kory was a walkon who Alford paid his tuition for 4 years, graduated last spring and has or is getting married, and was getting into coaching. Alford offering to pay Bryce's tuition NEXT year is throwing him under the bus? And that's only if no one leaves naturally for more PT or goes pro early. Alford hasn't thrown ANY of his kids off the team. Based on everything I've read the three of them are very tight. I get not liking Alford because he coached at NM and now UCLA, but you don't need to make things up to make a point. By all accounts Alford is good with his players. We've been complaining about slander the past week. What do you think you've just done? You're better than that. I hope Leaf doesn't go there, but couldn't blame him. Alford appears to have UCLA turned back around but SDSU still makes a lot of sense for him. Being home; and more active and engaged home crowd. There are a lot of reasons. How Alford has treated his sons isn't one of them. You a correct, I don't like Steve Alford as do many others...UCLA alumn included. And yes, I do like to blast him on a Friday night, and any other night. i met John Wooden and he is no JOHN wooden, more Jim Harrick. Nobody is John Wooden, and I'm pretty sure Alford has never claimed to be.
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Post by standiego on Sept 19, 2015 10:24:10 GMT -8
Unfortunately UCLA had a better finish in MM then we did last year and still gets the Pub , scouts and plays in a much better conference then the Aztecs . They also get even more guys into the NBA then we do . Able to recruit nationally . Guys will stay home to play there also . Agree Alford is a control freak , either his way or the highway but has UCLA back into a highly rated school .
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Post by giju on Sept 19, 2015 14:34:50 GMT -8
More guys in the NBA...other than Westbrook, what other UCLA or USC player is making an impact in the NBA?
Know ur facts before posting
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