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Pikiell and Dadika Sr to speak
Pikiell and Dadika Sr to speak
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Any news on the extent of Mike Williams injury?Packed house. Coach Pikiell arrived and literally went around to every table and shook the hand of every person and thanked them for attending. Very entertaining as usual and spoke and took tons of questions probably for a good hour. Rick Dadika followed and spoke about his career on the banks, his kids, and thoughts on RU hoops today.
Coach Pikiell:
Rick Dadika:
- Opposed to the proposed transfer rule change that is being voted on by powers that be that would allow players to transfer and be immediately eligible (side note, what I've seen is that would go into effect in the Summer 2018 and that only if a player has a 2.7 or 2.8 GPA they could be immediately eligible but the particulars weren't discussed)
- Flew by RU helicopter w/ Brandin Knight to see Montez Mathis play in Springfield, MA over the weekend.
- Regarding question about recruiting while technically there are no more scholarships available, he was pretty adamant that there will be an opening. This didn't appear to be a statement about anyone in particular just the reality of college basketball today. Said you have to keep recruiting and you have to have your lists of players.
- Myles Johnson has lost 22 pounds and got impressive marks in first semester of engineering program. Could help us now offensively but felt it was better to redshirt him to help the future.
- Sounded like he called up the league office to complain about foul disparity after MSU which will make some on this board happy
- Foundation has been laid for practice facility (woo hoo!)
Court Club Auction to follow aforementioned Feb 3 Purdue game.
- Has apparel business working with youth teams, high schools, etc.
- His son (Jake's brother) is a walk on at Rhode Island w/ Danny Hurley
- He's assisting with coordination of letter winners reunion for the Feb 3 Purdue game.
- For the reunion, has been in touch with Tom Savage, who stills lives in Trenton area, on Facebook and is trying to get him to come back for the reunion
- Dismissed any thoughts that the 1989 championship team could compete against the current schedule (bigger, faster, stronger, etc.)
- Had to prop open the back doors at the RAC for the 1989 A-10 Championship game to allow in about 15 friends who couldn't get tickets
Nothing new. Sounds pretty bad.Any news on the extent of Mike Williams injury?
Packed house. Coach Pikiell arrived and literally went around to every table and shook the hand of every person and thanked them for attending. Very entertaining as usual and spoke and took tons of questions probably for a good hour. Rick Dadika followed and spoke about his career on the banks, his kids, and thoughts on RU hoops today.
Coach Pikiell:
Rick Dadika:
- Opposed to the proposed transfer rule change that is being voted on by powers that be that would allow players to transfer and be immediately eligible (side note, what I've seen is that would go into effect in the Summer 2018 and that only if a player has a 2.7 or 2.8 GPA they could be immediately eligible but the particulars weren't discussed)
- Flew by RU helicopter w/ Brandin Knight to see Montez Mathis play in Springfield, MA over the weekend.
- Regarding question about recruiting while technically there are no more scholarships available, he was pretty adamant that there will be an opening. This didn't appear to be a statement about anyone in particular just the reality of college basketball today. Said you have to keep recruiting and you have to have your lists of players.
- Myles Johnson has lost 22 pounds and got impressive marks in first semester of engineering program. Could help us now offensively but felt it was better to redshirt him to help the future.
- Sounded like he called up the league office to complain about foul disparity after MSU which will make some on this board happy
- Foundation has been laid for practice facility (woo hoo!)
Court Club Auction to follow aforementioned Feb 3 Purdue game.
- Has apparel business working with youth teams, high schools, etc.
- His son (Jake's brother) is a walk on at Rhode Island w/ Danny Hurley
- He's assisting with coordination of letter winners reunion for the Feb 3 Purdue game.
- For the reunion, has been in touch with Tom Savage, who stills lives in Trenton area, on Facebook and is trying to get him to come back for the reunion
- Dismissed any thoughts that the 1989 championship team could compete against the current schedule (bigger, faster, stronger, etc.)
- Had to prop open the back doors at the RAC for the 1989 A-10 Championship game to allow in about 15 friends who couldn't get tickets
It's an honor to be out in front of something that means so much to the die hard fans of Rutgers Basketball. We take a lot of pride in the effort! I felt last night was a great one. Coach Pikiell went above and beyond to be there, and Rick Dadika crushed it with his energy and candor.
That said our February date marks my last official membership meeting as President after 6 seasons.
If there is a guest that you've wanted to hear from that we haven't gotten to yet, I'd love to have those suggestions! Sort of a now or never thing :)
It's an honor to be out in front of something that means so much to the die hard fans of Rutgers Basketball. We take a lot of pride in the effort! I felt last night was a great one. Coach Pikiell went above and beyond to be there, and Rick Dadika crushed it with his energy and candor.
That said our February date marks my last official membership meeting as President after 6 seasons.
If there is a guest that you've wanted to hear from that we haven't gotten to yet, I'd love to have those suggestions! Sort of a now or never thing :)
Appreciate that....but you guys can ask me anything you want anytime!Special Guest speaker for his final meeting as President should be...
BKIn118
Great list.If Rutgers could put BK's name in the rafters along with other RU greats they should. Easily the most passionate and dedicated RU hoops supporter out there.
As far as speaker suggestions.
Bruce Johnson
Tom Luicci
Mike Rice - time has passed but would be a fascinating speaker I'd think
Myles Mack
Chris Carlin
Jerry Recco
Dick Lloyd
Gary Waters (now retired)
Bob Hurley
Just curious,generally, what type of food is served at the Club meetings?I always enjoy attending Court Club meetings because of the speakers,food ,raffle and the opportunity to talk with Rutgers basketball fans.Coach Pikiell is a great speaker because of his knowedge of basketball ,what is required to rebuild a program,willingness to answer fan questions and above all else his witty remarks that has the audience laughing from the beginning to the end of his talk.Pikielll is a outstanding spokesmen for Rutgers.
If Rutgers could put BK's name in the rafters along with other RU greats they should. Easily the most passionate and dedicated RU hoops supporter out there.
As far as speaker suggestions.
Bruce Johnson
Tom Luicci
Mike Rice - time has passed but would be a fascinating speaker I'd think
Myles Mack
Chris Carlin
Jerry Recco
Dick Lloyd
Gary Waters (now retired)
Bob Hurley
In general we go with places like Jimmy Johns, Subway or the Olive Branch. Ice cold drinks and some sort of sweet at the end...cookies, cupcakes, etcJust curious,generally, what type of food is served at the Club meetings?
Very nice.In general we go with places like Jimmy Johns, Subway or the Olive Branch. Ice cold drinks and some sort of sweet at the end...cookies, cupcakes, etc
You had me until Bob Hurley.If Rutgers could put BK's name in the rafters along with other RU greats they should. Easily the most passionate and dedicated RU hoops supporter out there.
As far as speaker suggestions.
Bruce Johnson
Tom Luicci
Mike Rice - time has passed but would be a fascinating speaker I'd think
Myles Mack
Chris Carlin
Jerry Recco
Dick Lloyd
Gary Waters (now retired)
Bob Hurley
JB lives in Texas, so that might be a bit of a commute...but I agree, he's a great name!I would be interested in someone like James Bailey; member of 76 team as a freshman, evolved to being start player subsequent years, played 9 seasons in NBA averaging almost 10 ppg. Have no idea how good of a speaker he is though.
Mike Dabney is at most if not all of the home games so I'm sure he'd have a lot to offer on the glory days as well as the present day.JB lives in Texas, so that might be a bit of a commute...but I agree, he's a great name!
Phil Sellers is also a guy I've tried to get, but his life is crazy hectic and has had some recent health issues as well.
Bob is still an active broadcaster and is based in Florida...BK...what about Bob Wenzel, though I realize he is busy doing color for games...possibly Marquis Webb, or a player from the 1991 squad?
If Rutgers could put BK's name in the rafters along with other RU greats they should. Easily the most passionate and dedicated RU hoops supporter out there.
As far as speaker suggestions.
Bruce Johnson
Tom Luicci
Mike Rice - time has passed but would be a fascinating speaker I'd think
Myles Mack
Chris Carlin
Jerry Recco
Dick Lloyd
Gary Waters (now retired)
Bob Hurley
I'm sure you understand the 7 BILLION reasons why, despite my desire to perhaps do that, Coach Rice could never appear with us againGetting Mike Rice as speaker would triple membership!
Guarantee you'd have the most extensive press coverage of a Court Club meeting if he did apear.:sunglasses:I'm sure you understand the 7 BILLION reasons why, despite my desire to perhaps do that, Coach Rice could never appear with us again