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Post by twobits on Nov 9, 2015 12:58:56 GMT -8
All signs seemingly pointing towards Westwood. Please elaborate. Why do you think? And please don't say it's because we lost on the closed door scrimmage! |
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Post by sdcoug on Nov 9, 2015 13:12:52 GMT -8
As some have stated UCLA is a better team then SDSU this year and will have the vast majority of its players back for 2016 . they do lose Parker PF/C but have more guys that play PF then SDSU for 2016.More PT . On the other hand the scrimmage does show SDSU needs plenty of help on offense for 2016 . We lose both 5's , our 4 and maybe our 3 . We do have MG-C coming in , by some reports he was one of the best players during practice before his injury but we will need help at PF . So does he sign NLI , just Verbal or as the time goes on mean he will wait until the spring to see how things pan out for numerous schools ? Good possibility . I think UCLA is a very good team & very well may be better than us, but can't really tell right now. I do think they hold an advantage when it comes to their 2016, '17 & even '18 classes though. They are definitely on a recruiting roll.
As for who returns/doesn't, it's also too early to tell. Parker's gone, but Welsh may be as well if he's projected 1st round, and even Holiday if he lives up to his recent hype. The UCLA staff may be promoting Parker/Welsh leaving as potential minutes, even with Bolden.
I'm just hoping Leaf see's Bolden as an obstacle, and makes them less attractive than the allure of playing with his summer team guys!
Either way, I am glad this isn't going to linger for 3-4 months!
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Post by aztecryan on Nov 9, 2015 13:14:24 GMT -8
UCLA has pretty much always been the consensus choice due to the Compton Magic connection and other factors ever since he decommitted from the Wildcats. The fact he is announcing early really leads me to believe it's the Bruins. Don't think we could have made up the ground necessary with the announcement coming this soon. Hope I'm wrong.
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Post by gigglyforshrigley on Nov 9, 2015 13:20:57 GMT -8
De-committing from one Pac12 school and committing to another one seems shady to me though. It probably happens relatively often but it doesn't seem like a good move
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Post by Fishn'Aztec on Nov 9, 2015 13:32:44 GMT -8
William and Erik could potentially need a lot of "Crying Towels", Preparation H and Pooper Scoopers for all the whining, butt hurt, sh%t slinging members that may be heart broken if he doesn't select SDSU!  |
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Post by Lloyd on Nov 9, 2015 13:50:25 GMT -8
Could his convenience to the JAM Center in the future tip the scale in our favor?  |
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Post by MarshallU on Nov 9, 2015 13:52:20 GMT -8
De-committing from one Pac12 school and committing to another one seems shady to me though. It probably happens relatively often but it doesn't seem like a good move why shady? why not a good move? |
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Post by Pasadenaztec on Nov 9, 2015 14:00:31 GMT -8
Wow, the new Jam Center is really paying off!!....We've lost Cage, Stanback and it now appears Leaf!!
Can't wait for our new on-campus football stadium to see which 5-star recruits will reject us then!!
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Post by Fishn'Aztec on Nov 9, 2015 14:04:29 GMT -8
If that's the case then the JAM Center has nothing to do with any positive Jammin'!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2015 14:07:31 GMT -8
Wow, the new Jam Center is really paying off!!....We've lost Cage, Stanback and it now appears Leaf!! Can't wait for our new on-campus football stadium to see which 5-star recruits will reject us then!! I have never thought that the JAM Center would directly increase our level of recruiting; however, it should help us indirectly by helping our players improve their skills, in turn our W-L record. Looking back over the last 2-3 months and seemingly losing out on recruits that seemed like a lock to SDSU, it is logical to point the finger at Oregon. All three of Oregon's 2016 recruits were either committed to other schools, or in Cage's situation, a heavy lean to another school. Now there is TJ Leaf, and just when it looks like he is either UCLA and SDSU, stories break about potential investigations at both schools. |
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Post by bluemeanie on Nov 9, 2015 14:11:46 GMT -8
Everyone can crucify me if I'm wrong. But he's going to UCLA. If he is truly a one-and-done, why in the world would he commit to UCLA??? Staying at home to play in front of friends and family, and in all probability be a standout starter for the Aztecs, should tip the scales in favor of the Aztecs.
At UCLA he would, in all probability, not be a standout starter. Scouts may not be as focused on him at UCLA. At SDSU, the focus would be on him and he would have a better opportunity to shine for the scouts. That would help him more in the NBA draft.
I am old school, so for me staying at home and playing for your city would weigh heavily. The Aztecs would be a no brainer. The family atmosphere with the coaches and players is far superior at SDSU than it is at UCLA. The Aztecs sell out every game. Pauley is half full.
There are more reasons to stay home than commit to UCLA. I will be very disappointed if he decides to leave town. It just wouldn't make sense.
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Post by dunksalot on Nov 9, 2015 14:30:31 GMT -8
I doubt it's UCLA and the facts point that way. He came to SDSU for the CSUSM game (maybe Pauley 2 days ago and if so those were huge crowd differentiates.) We had a very good crowd for a meaningless game. He sat with the players before and I assume after the game. So he visited SDSU one more time which to me sounds like this was a "let's make sure I am making the right decision" confirmation visit which is what I've done for a major job.
Also, UCLA is announcing an official signing of a previous verbal commit this THU so why double-up someone else's moment? Last, the news that our investigation will be wrapped up this month while UCLA's is still ongoing.
I have to believe it's us...or maybe Oregon.
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Post by biotec on Nov 9, 2015 14:37:44 GMT -8
William and Erik could potentially need a lot of "Crying Towels", Preparation H and Pooper Scoopers for all the whining, butt hurt, sh%t slinging members that may be heart broken if he doesn't select SDSU! Nah, most members won't ever even know since you'll move all the Leaf threads to "off-topic, other college sports" within 2 minutes of the news breaking But really, if he is going to choose someone other than SDSU, I'd rather it be Oregon because this place will go ballistic. |
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Post by jmell on Nov 9, 2015 14:41:15 GMT -8
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Post by buckeyedad on Nov 9, 2015 14:50:51 GMT -8
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Post by fisherville on Nov 9, 2015 14:57:29 GMT -8
Wow, the new Jam Center is really paying off!!....We've lost Cage, Stanback and it now appears Leaf!! Can't wait for our new on-campus football stadium to see which 5-star recruits will reject us then!! It will help, it would be helping if not for the investigation (not that leaf was going to chose us without investigation but much better shot at non stanback/leaf recruits) |
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Post by fisherville on Nov 9, 2015 14:58:33 GMT -8
Wow, the new Jam Center is really paying off!!....We've lost Cage, Stanback and it now appears Leaf!! Can't wait for our new on-campus football stadium to see which 5-star recruits will reject us then!! I have never thought that the JAM Center would directly increase our level of recruiting; however, it should help us indirectly by helping our players improve their skills, in turn our W-L record. Looking back over the last 2-3 months and seemingly losing out on recruits that seemed like a lock to SDSU, it is logical to point the finger at Oregon. All three of Oregon's 2016 recruits were either committed to other schools, or in Cage's situation, a heavy lean to another school. Now there is TJ Leaf, and just when it looks like he is either UCLA and SDSU, stories break about potential investigations at both schools. Lol you are seriously reaching |
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Post by gigglyforshrigley on Nov 9, 2015 15:08:41 GMT -8
De-committing from one Pac12 school and committing to another one seems shady to me though. It probably happens relatively often but it doesn't seem like a good move why shady? why not a good move? really? |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2015 15:39:27 GMT -8
As sad and ridiculous as it sounds and seems, everything I've read says he's signing with UCLA because it is an Adidas shoe school as is his AAU team. There is rumor that he decomitted from Arizona for that same reason. Tremendous pressure from AAU and Adidas to sign accordingly and UCLA has been poaching his AAU teammates with authority because of this AAU-UCLA relationship. The NCAA should be spending their time looking into these shady relationships rather than screwing a clean program like the Aztecs.
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Post by Luchador El Guerrero Azteca on Nov 9, 2015 15:40:04 GMT -8
William and Erik could potentially need a lot of "Crying Towels", Preparation H and Pooper Scoopers for all the whining, butt hurt, sh%t slinging members that may be heart broken if he doesn't select SDSU! Oh my goodness, the t shirt fans will be despondent but those that have balance and context will be the ones chided by the mods! :-) |
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