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Post by sdsustoner on Oct 13, 2015 21:22:44 GMT -8
I remember this time two years ago and how someone started a thread about how we might get all three of Kell, Pope and Cheatham. There were many, just like those posting on this thread who said no chance, we Likely won't even get one. There were others that said we would likely get at least one and some who thought we could get more than one. We got all three. Folks, there is a new reality, one in which SDSU beats Arizona, UK, KU, UCLA, etc. For some of the top recruits. We won't win the majority, but we will win our fair share. We've started to beat out Gonzaga the last few years with recruiting too. I know some alumni I remind about this almost daily during basketball season at work.
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Post by missiontrails on Oct 13, 2015 21:39:24 GMT -8
Multiple sources have told me that the UCLA and Oregon programs are in the preliminary phases of investigation...................
........by TJ Leaf and family. (I hope TJ doesn't scroll down this far, before he chooses.)
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Post by standiego on Oct 14, 2015 8:11:44 GMT -8
Very likely Leaf could either announce he will Verbal to school X or wait for the Spring .Say he is still considering the various schools. Schools will keep his scholarship open and he can still change his mind . Especially if he is concerned that schools that he is considering are under " review "
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Post by Fishn'Aztec on Oct 14, 2015 8:43:20 GMT -8
Multiple sources have told me that the UCLA and Oregon programs are in the preliminary phases of investigation................... Have you been tweeting Gary ParrassH?? ........by TJ Leaf and family. (I hope TJ doesn't scroll down this far, before he chooses.)
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Post by TheSanDiegan on Oct 14, 2015 8:53:01 GMT -8
Leaf is local and has attended games at Viejas on numerous occasions. He KNOWS what it's like. He KNOWS how much we love our players. He also KNOWS that, if he attends SDSU, he will be the SECOND COMING...or should I say the FIRST COMING. The Leaf's know Fisher is one of the best coaches in the country. SDSU, although not a national brand, is certainly in the conversation. Six straight NCAAs and ten 20 win seasons. His coming to SDSU would be a huge positive for Leaf as well as the program. There aren't too many freshman who can just come in and expect to start from day 1 on a team, with his help, that can make a serious push for Elite 8 or better. Couple that with a stable of great recruits and young players and you have a situation where these players finally get over the sweet 16 proverbial "hump." We all know that...and I'm sure Fisher and co have intimated that as well. Don't know anything about Oregon's program, but I did google their basketball attendance. Last year, their attendance was so poor, they actually lowered ticket prices. Now, I've read on this forum that their program has had some success in recent years. Riddle me this, "Then how is it that they can only muster 6,209 fans a game?" UCLA, on the other hand, averages 8,000. Add to the fact that UCLA's roster is stacked and full. Bryce Alford will probably give up his scholarship in order to make room for Leaf. UCLA's brand itself brings in McDonald All-Americans and other 5* players, so Leaf would be competing for playing time (not that he may mind). Win or lose, Leaf is fully aware of the consequences of his decision. There are 12,414 fans just chomping at the bit to welcome Leaf into the SDSU family. UCLA is UCLA. Oregon is Oregon. To think we have no chance, however, is plain ludicrous. There isn't a better place to play in the WEST than Viejas. UCLA and Oregon's fan base is minor league compared to the SHOW. To borrow a quote from Navy errr...Utah State errrrr...the Show, "I believe we will win" the Leaf sweepstakes. We are Charlie from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in that we hold the golden ticket. Can't wait! - Bart Scott I've been spending so much fn time on twitter lately I think I may have just accidentally tried to retweet your post.
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Post by TheSanDiegan on Oct 14, 2015 9:02:32 GMT -8
Last month I spoke with someone who is affiliated with UCLA and he felt good that the Bruins would land Leaf. Not someone to blow smoke out his behind. Don't you think it's axiomatic that anyone even remotely involved (with)in the process there would by nature have to be optimistic about UCLA's chances? Nevermind that most pundits consider them to be in the lead anyway... In fact, I would shitcan whomever was inside the org who didn't 'feel good' about landing him there, so I'm not sure how - if at all - this would move the needle from the status quo in terms of general perception. In other words, the baseline - at present - is the assumption UCLA has been in the lead for a long time now, and if anything, the only real potential movement of the proverbial needle would be if there was an increase in our (or Oregen's) chances.
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Post by sdcoug on Oct 14, 2015 9:06:23 GMT -8
Last month I spoke with someone who is affiliated with UCLA and he felt good that the Bruins would land Leaf. Not someone to blow smoke out his behind. We felt the same about Cage. You just never know with 17-18 year olds.
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Post by Fishn'Aztec on Oct 14, 2015 9:16:53 GMT -8
Last month I spoke with someone who is affiliated with UCLA and he felt good that the Bruins would land Leaf. Not someone to blow smoke out his behind. Where there's smoke there's fire. Dude probably needs to back off the jalapenos or Siracha!
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Post by standiego on Oct 14, 2015 9:48:04 GMT -8
Most likely he holds off to the Spring to see what is happening by the NCAA or does the nonbinding verbal . we know SDSU will keep the scholarship open , so could UCLA , Ducks or others .
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Post by sdcoug on Oct 14, 2015 9:57:14 GMT -8
Most likely he holds off to the Spring to see what is happening by the NCAA or does the nonbinding verbal . we know SDSU will keep the scholarship open , so could UCLA , Ducks or others . He's given no indication that he won't commit in November, and more so quite the opposite. You don't do a full court press with in-home visits schedule daily if you don't intend to commit sooner rather than later.
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Post by standiego on Oct 14, 2015 10:07:51 GMT -8
He set that up well before the incidents came out about SDSU , UCLA ..... things have changed since he set up the visits . If he signs NLI , things could get very tricky getting a release . So why not Verbal or wait until spring If he thinks all schools will keep the scholarship open ? Gives him more time to look at schools and see if the NCAA moves forward .You know SDSU will hold the scholarship, will the others depends on their other options ?
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Post by goaztecs on Oct 14, 2015 11:24:39 GMT -8
Who knows where he'll go but I'm sure Oregon is bad mouthing us non stop...
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Post by standiego on Oct 14, 2015 12:08:30 GMT -8
every school is going to show their positive items about their teams and of course mention some things about the competition as does every other business . As even coach Fisher has said many times it is current players, future recruits and some past members that have most effect on recruits.
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Post by haleiwaaztec on Oct 14, 2015 13:06:21 GMT -8
Most likely he holds off to the Spring to see what is happening by the NCAA or does the nonbinding verbal . we know SDSU will keep the scholarship open , so could UCLA , Ducks or others . He's given no indication that he won't commit in November, and more so quite the opposite. You don't do a full court press with in-home visits schedule daily if you don't intend to commit sooner rather than later.
Typically the top recruits that are waiting until the Spring to commit are waiting to see who goes the pros (see Kentucky/Duke last year). I don't think that would be a concern with Leaf and SDSU/UCLA/Oregon so I would fully expect him to make a commitment (and sign) in November. Remember, he already committed to Arizona a while back before changing his mind. I suspect he will want to have this decision completed and then finish he senior year of high school.
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Post by ignoranus on Oct 14, 2015 13:41:58 GMT -8
Previously the family was leaning heavily towards the Hoosiers. By choosing SDSU he would get to play with a one time Hoosier without having to endure an Indiana winter. Best choice, in my opinion.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2015 14:05:34 GMT -8
Previously the family was leaning heavily towards the Hoosiers. By choosing SDSU he would get to play with a one time Hoosier without having to endure an Indiana winter. Best choice, in my opinion. I can see why you choose your screen name lol.
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Post by standiego on Oct 14, 2015 14:23:28 GMT -8
Still think there could be a strong possibility that he could Verbal or even wait until Spring to make a decision. Not sign NLI until needed . SDSU , DUCKS and others are not going to fill their quota so the scholarship will still be there . Do not know if UCLA would feel they must know either by the early signing time but would presume that getting a top 15 pick would be valuable so they could wait .
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Post by Luchador El Guerrero Azteca on Oct 14, 2015 14:25:03 GMT -8
Most likely he holds off to the Spring to see what is happening by the NCAA or does the nonbinding verbal . we know SDSU will keep the scholarship open , so could UCLA , Ducks or others . Do you really think that it it's this just more stream-of-consciousness posting? Kids can wait to the late signing period but schools will be pressed to get one that they can count on. He would run the risk of losing his options when scholarships dry up.
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Post by sdmotohead on Oct 14, 2015 16:19:56 GMT -8
Just my $0.02 worth, but what about our (crappy) conference being a factor. The P12 has always been pretty good as a conference. Yes I know we had 5 teams in the tourney just a few years back, but they all laid an egg in the tourney except us. At some point don't kids look at the whole picture and not necessarily just the school? The P12 network reaches a lot of homes.
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Post by fisherville on Oct 14, 2015 16:52:28 GMT -8
Just my $0.02 worth, but what about our (crappy) conference being a factor. The P12 has always been pretty good as a conference. Yes I know we had 5 teams in the tourney just a few years back, but they all laid an egg in the tourney except us. At some point don't kids look at the whole picture and not necessarily just the school? The P12 network reaches a lot of homes. It absolutely is a factor
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