Tai Strickland Visiting Soon-ish?
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I wouldn't be surprised if he is there. The B1G isn't playing this week, plenty of time to get out and see prospects...but that doesn't count as working overtime it's part of the gig :)
I do not know the level of interest that Strickland has in Minnesota, but Kimani Young is an excellent recruiter.
Ahhhh, the quotes from people not familiar with Rutgers' athletic history. It was only 3 years ago that Rutgers Basketball had a staff that not only didn't like to recruit but also didn't believe in practicing rebounding. At the same time, Rutgers Football had a head coach that blew off opening day game prep to attend a Counting Crows concert without even telling his assistants beforehand.
I admit to almost zero knowledge about Rutgers' football history but I remember Eddie Jordan's staff and read the comments about how Jordan didn't seem to like recruiting. I was posting here and read about that and saw the Jordan quote about rebounding (which was astonishing to read that, but then I saw a video of him saying it and just smh)
Pike has been on CBS Sportline tonight working in studio with Wally S, Gary Parrish, etc....Karl Hobbs is there tonight.
Just another M or upside down W. Multplie I's and P's too. Be unique and go with the R.
I see that St. Petersburg H.S. lost today in the state tournament 73-58. Strictkand scored 10 and Smith of St. Pete scored 36. I guess their season is now over so hopefully Tai can visit RU soon.
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Even if they had won, which I had my doubts due to the opponent, their season would have ended tonight in the championship game. So that has little to do with scheduling visits.
Also I think you may be an auto-correct victim because it is Strickland not Strictland.
Just to be clear -
It seems that handshakes & understandings are entirely possible - and will actually have to be the way to operate until a genuine confirmed opening occurs to enable the formal signing of another class of 2018 (RU class of 2022) player.... because at this very moment, there isn't a scholarship to give - correct?
I mean - yes, in all probability we can count on there being one or more changes to the roster - changes that have not yet been announced - so technically the puzzle can be solved - a scholarship will open up - but if a recruit (in this case Strickland) is doing his due diligence and looking to eliminate questions and uncertainties - how does a coaching staff provide the firm assurance that all will work out? do they say "trust me" - do they tip their hand and say "Player X is transferring - it just has not been announced yet"
Probably a moot point as I am guessing that the source of the opening will become clear before March 23rd.
It seems that handshakes & understandings are entirely possible - and will actually have to be the way to operate until a genuine confirmed opening occurs to enable the formal signing of another class of 2018 (RU class of 2022) player.... because at this very moment, there isn't a scholarship to give - correct?
I mean - yes, in all probability we can count on there being one or more changes to the roster - changes that have not yet been announced - so technically the puzzle can be solved - a scholarship will open up - but if a recruit (in this case Strickland) is doing his due diligence and looking to eliminate questions and uncertainties - how does a coaching staff provide the firm assurance that all will work out? do they say "trust me" - do they tip their hand and say "Player X is transferring - it just has not been announced yet"
Probably a moot point as I am guessing that the source of the opening will become clear before March 23rd.
You are thinking too much about this. Strickland can sign tomorrow and Pickell will figure it out. Right now the football team has way more than 85 signed and actually has more than 85 scholarship students currently in school with the early enrollees.
I would imagine that coach has until the first day of classes or maybe even until the first game to figure it out. It is the same situation any football player faces when signing -- limited uncertainty that the scholarship is there.
Certainly not a lights-out shooter, but he's more than adequate. He describes himself as a do-it-all point guard, being able to lead the team, make plays for others, score, play tough defense and rebound.
Fully understand he can sign & that the probability is like 99.99% that it would all work out -
just curious how a guy like Pikiell - a guy who seems to be viewed as a truly stand up - straightforward guy - would opt to conduct the conversations with a prized recruit in this sort of situation - -
Does a guy who is viewed as having a high level of candor, simply say - trust me - I can't say how - but this WILL ABSOLUTELY work out ...
or - does he provide some actual details & concretely explain/prove to the recruit the way that it will work?
He can verbal in early April and the announcement of the transfer in late April...
The signing period is where things get involved for some fans not used to how recruiting works on a national level
The signing period is where things get involved for some fans not used to how recruiting works on a national level
Let's make sure the appropriate "talent" happens to be in his scheduled areas of campus visit. Who coordinates this?
