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PeterRamTime wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

SGreenwell wrote: ↑3 weeks ago re: Miranda, I don't think he's posted a list and to me its unclear if he's actually interested in ever playing college ball again. He could simply be "in the transfer portal" to see if someone is willing to give him significant NIL money. He's played three games and 16 minutes across two seasons, and I think he was at four high schools before that, no? You take a shot if he wants to come here, because 7'1" is 7'1", but I honestly have no clue what the performance is going to be like at this point. Oklahoma State was 12-20 and he wasn't getting minutes for them. When he left in January, the coach said it was to concentrate on a pro career.

I just wonder how much attention he is even getting from pro scouts?

I find it hard to believe its not in his best interest to prove himself in college.

I was reading on reddit some NC State fan comments about how he was getting dominated by walk ons, so maybe he's awful lol.

Now the one clip I've seen of him at OK St looks legit. No way he's not at least better than Tyson...

If he sucks, at least he's big and athletic, if he actualized his talent...program changing stuff. Worth it! Doubt it happens though.

“The one clip I’ve seen of him at OK St looks legit”

“Program changing stuff”

Hahahahah dude played 16 total minutes at OSU against Oral Roberts, Wofford and Tulsa. Powerhouses!

But yea man, definitely legit from one clip!

That’s basically like saying Mike Layssard should’ve played cus he looked good in warm ups.

You just don’t get it.

Or Mike Tertsea that rarely saw the floor.

Miranda is super raw and doesn't seem to have the attitude this team needs. Give me a hardworking defensive big over Miranda.

steveystuds06 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago Miranda is super raw and doesn't seem to have the attitude this team needs. Give me a hardworking defensive big over Miranda.

But Stevey! He looked legit against low major teams in 16 total minutes! He’s got program changing stuff if he realizes his talent that he hasn’t shown in 2 years of college! Need it!

Rhody15 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

PeterRamTime wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

SGreenwell wrote: ↑3 weeks ago re: Miranda, I don't think he's posted a list and to me its unclear if he's actually interested in ever playing college ball again. He could simply be "in the transfer portal" to see if someone is willing to give him significant NIL money. He's played three games and 16 minutes across two seasons, and I think he was at four high schools before that, no? You take a shot if he wants to come here, because 7'1" is 7'1", but I honestly have no clue what the performance is going to be like at this point. Oklahoma State was 12-20 and he wasn't getting minutes for them. When he left in January, the coach said it was to concentrate on a pro career.

I just wonder how much attention he is even getting from pro scouts?

I find it hard to believe its not in his best interest to prove himself in college.

I was reading on reddit some NC State fan comments about how he was getting dominated by walk ons, so maybe he's awful lol.

Now the one clip I've seen of him at OK St looks legit. No way he's not at least better than Tyson...

If he sucks, at least he's big and athletic, if he actualized his talent...program changing stuff. Worth it! Doubt it happens though.

“The one clip I’ve seen of him at OK St looks legit”

“Program changing stuff”

Hahahahah dude played 16 total minutes at OSU against Oral Roberts, Wofford and Tulsa. Powerhouses!

But yea man, definitely legit from one clip!

That’s basically like saying Mike Layssard should’ve played cus he looked good in warm ups.

You just don’t get it.

What's unreasonable about saying, IF** a 7'1 former 5 star recruit can get his shit together and play like a 5 star for us it wouldn't be program changing?

Seriously. Explain?

The clip I've seen of him shows him being incredibly athletic for his size, so by seeing that, I can acknowldge he is incredibly gifted athletically.

Please explain how that's unreasonable?

What am I not getting here? You can't say a 5 star 7'1 freak athlete could change the program if he starts playing like a 5 star? What the actual fuck is your point?

Rhody15 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

steveystuds06 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago Miranda is super raw and doesn't seem to have the attitude this team needs. Give me a hardworking defensive big over Miranda.

But Stevey! He looked legit against low major teams in 16 total minutes! He’s got program changing stuff if he realizes his talent that he hasn’t shown in 2 years of college! Need it!

Yeah I didn't say that.

How miserable of a person are you?

Nevermind guys! How dare I say

IF

IF*****

A 7'1 freak athlete gets his shit together he could be great for us!

What a crazy thing to say! That's so absurd omg!

What a crazy HYPOTHETICAL

7'1 freak athletes never pan out! How fucking absurd to suggest that it's possible!

Even though I said he probably WONT

I'm sorry 4 star*

7'1 freak athletes never work out! How preposterous to even suggest that if he wanted to come here it would be nice if he actualized his talent!

PeterRamTime wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

Rhody15 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

steveystuds06 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago Miranda is super raw and doesn't seem to have the attitude this team needs. Give me a hardworking defensive big over Miranda.

But Stevey! He looked legit against low major teams in 16 total minutes! He’s got program changing stuff if he realizes his talent that he hasn’t shown in 2 years of college! Need it!

Yeah I didn't say that.

How miserable of a person are you?

You said literally exactly that.

“Now from the one clip I’ve seen of him at OK St looks legit” - he played against trash teams

“If he actualized his talent, program changing stuff”

So uh yea man, you said all that.

Rhody15 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

PeterRamTime wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

Rhody15 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

But Stevey! He looked legit against low major teams in 16 total minutes! He’s got program changing stuff if he realizes his talent that he hasn’t shown in 2 years of college! Need it!

Yeah I didn't say that.

How miserable of a person are you?

You said literally exactly that.

“Now from the one clip I’ve seen of him at OK St looks legit” - he played against trash teams

“If he actualized his talent, program changing stuff”

So uh yea man, you said all that.

I was commenting on his athleticism from the clip. So clearly, he's super athletic.

Yes, if he did actualize his talent he would?

IF we had a freak athlete 7'1 guy who started to play like an NBA prospect it would probably be program changing, especially in the A-10 since no one has anyone like that.

So yes, if we had 2 scholarships that we are giving out to bigs, why not give him one of them? Him and a proven guy.

But as I said before, I doubt it will happen, it's worth it to take him on his potential alone because if he started to play like ppl thought he would, then it could be huge for us.

But yeah I guess you can't harmlessly say "hey if that 7'1 dude with NBA athleticism got his act together and played for us it would be awesome!"

the Miranda wars rage...and people want to block me...

MIRANDA OR BUST !

If we don’t get him i am blaming the RHODE TO EXCELLENCE donors

NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago the Miranda wars rage...and people want to block me...

It’s Friday Night Fights!!!!!

Loser has to put $100 in the NIL TILL !

ramster wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago the Miranda wars rage...and people want to block me...

It’s Friday Night Fights!!!!!

Loser has to put $100 in the NIL TILL !

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If it's a draw ECR donates $100

Is today the day??

For what?

ramster wrote: ↑3 weeks agoFor what?

For anything.

Sounds like Posh Alexander is leaning towards Dayton.

ramster wrote: ↑3 weeks agoFor what?

Commitment or multiple commitments

#WhereTheBigsAt

Portal is still open
Best candidates yet to come?

Hopefully, Ramster, we are doing some last minute portal tampering - oops! I meant recruiting - in regards to front court help.

Nice weekend for some visits. Cloudy but in the 60’s. The campus must look great, too.

The BIll Belichick free agent approach. Let everybody else sign all the top guys, then go after whatever is left.

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago The BIll Belichick free agent approach. Let everybody else sign all the top guys, then go after whatever is left.

We can't afford the top guys.

That much we know.

Otherwise, we don't know much about what's going on.

Rhodymob05 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago Is today the day??

yes, today is the day...33 years ago today, Mrs NYG and I got married

NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

Rhodymob05 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago Is today the day??

yes, today is the day...33 years ago today, Mrs NYG and I got married

Congrats!

NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

Rhodymob05 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago Is today the day??

yes, today is the day...33 years ago today, Mrs NYG and I got married

Very nice, congrats.

Jersey77 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

Rhodymob05 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago Is today the day??

yes, today is the day...33 years ago today, Mrs NYG and I got married

Very nice, congrats.

Congratulations!!

NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

Rhodymob05 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago Is today the day??

yes, today is the day...33 years ago today, Mrs NYG and I got married

Congrats 208 !

NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

Rhodymob05 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago Is today the day??

yes, today is the day...33 years ago today, Mrs NYG and I got married

And neither of you have entered the portal

10000% committed

NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

Rhodymob05 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago Is today the day??

yes, today is the day...33 years ago today, Mrs NYG and I got married

And that’s what it’s all about !

Salute !

[media] [/media]

Good stuff, NYG and Mrs NYG. It is good to know some commitments still matter.

Congratulations!

I was married for 33 years total.

To 3 different women.

Oops. 3 strikes you're out.

Anyway, congrats 208.

Not to keep the derailed stuff going, but this Wednesday, the bride and I will have anniversary dinner, at CG House, with 48 years under the belt. As my waist line approaches the 50th……..phew…….carry on…..

Nice to derail from the Portal and NIL
Remember when April to October was a disconnect time

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RF1 wrote: ↑1 month ago



As of 10:45am on 04/03/2024, the portal is now up to 1,333

As of 5:45pm on 04/09/2024, the portal is now up to 1,537.

As of 11:00am on 04/17/2024, the portal is now up to 1,697.

As of 11:00am on 04/28/2024, the portal is now up to 1,875.

RF1 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

RF1 wrote: ↑1 month ago

RF1 wrote: ↑1 month ago

As of 5:45pm on 04/09/2024, the portal is now up to 1,537.

As of 11:00am on 04/17/2024, the portal is now up to 1,697.

As of 11:00am on 04/282024, the portal is now up to 1,875.

Maybe we hit 2,000 by Wed.

Hearing that Santos from Dayton will portal.
1-year loaner, chasing the $.

Probably will be a few more big names and some surprises that will enter in the next couple of days.

Obviously we need a couple of bigs to add to Fuchs at the 5 position (including one of the 2 that can play some 4).

But, this is an important time for the A10, too, because, so far, it has lost more than it has added, I believe.

Interesting weeks coming up for us and the conference.

Jdrums#3 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago Obviously we need a couple of bigs to add to Fuchs at the 5 position (including one of the 2 that can play some 4).

But, this is an important time for the A10, too, because, so far, it has lost more than it has added, I believe.

Interesting weeks coming up for us and the conference.

I'm starting to think the A-10 is not in a bad position regarding the portal. We have many conferences to use as our farm system and a few guys willing to transfer down from power 5 for bigger roles. The conference was on a bit of an uptrend last season from the prior year and I do not see the conference moving down in the conference rankings any time soon if even schools like URI are committed to paying the Nilflation for players. We know Dayton, VCU are willing to spend and I'm thinking St. Louis is giving the new head coach a decent budget. There are so many players in the portal right now we should be able to fill out the roster with some capable players.

Good point, Dean, regarding the A10.

It seems to me, now that you raised that point, that the top 10 NET conferences are set going forward barring any other major changes to cbb in transferring, paying players, realignment, etc.

What I mean by that is, from season to season, we will see movement up or down in conf NET’s by a few spots between the top 10 (like the A10 going from 8 to 9 or 8 to 7. Or, like the Big12 going from 1-3, for example) but those 10 conferences will stay roughly the same.

That said, I don’t rule out one of the lower end of the 10 having a rough stretch to fall out of the top 10 for a season.

Overall, for the long term (beyond 5 yrs, perhaps) I think the 2 conferences in the top 10 most at risk are the A10 and then, the NBE in that order because they do not play FBS football (excluding UConn - which would jump at the chance to join a power football conference).

That is how I see the big picture currently.

So, the portal slams shut May 1? It's like the trading deadline date in name your professional sport, combined with musical chairs.
There needs to be a cool name for it... Maybe, "don't let the door hit ya" Day?

If I understand correctly, the 'outflow' of players stops? From then until the season starts, teams will only gain, but not lose players?

Above says 1,875 in the portal, is that just everyone that has entered? Including those that have since signed somewhere?
If so, anyone have any idea how many portalees have signed?

As expected, Anya commits to SLU.
I would have liked him here, not far to go from Brown, oh well.

Jersey77 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago As expected, Anya commits to SLU.
I would have liked him here, not far to go from Brown, oh well.

Would have liked to see him here too. Has a connection to SLU assistant Antone Gray.

Jersey, SLU is making a bee line for the top of the conference for next season.

They appear to have the early lead in the horse race but still a long way to go. Archie kept our core and added Lawrence but we need a good big or two now to keep up.

I wonder what this week brings for us ? Good news on the front court ?

Jdrums#3 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago Jersey, SLU is making a bee line for the top of the conference for next season.

They appear to have the early lead in the horse race but still a long way to go. Archie kept our core and added Lawrence but we need a good big or two now to keep up.

I wonder what this week brings for us ? Good news on the front court ?

Yes Drums, Schertz is making an impact in the portal, also helps with bringing in a couple of ISU stars.

Hopefully we get some positive news this week.

Like I said there was no chance with him going to LSU

Jersey77 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

Jdrums#3 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago Jersey, SLU is making a bee line for the top of the conference for next season.

They appear to have the early lead in the horse race but still a long way to go. Archie kept our core and added Lawrence but we need a good big or two now to keep up.

I wonder what this week brings for us ? Good news on the front court ?

Yes Drums, Schertz is making an impact in the portal, also helps with bringing in a couple of ISU stars.

Hopefully we get some positive news this week.

Call me crazy but I feel like Archie is having a hard time tryna to sell a spot on the roster that will only take bench minutes

Dino611 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

Jersey77 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

Jdrums#3 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago Jersey, SLU is making a bee line for the top of the conference for next season.

They appear to have the early lead in the horse race but still a long way to go. Archie kept our core and added Lawrence but we need a good big or two now to keep up.

I wonder what this week brings for us ? Good news on the front court ?

Yes Drums, Schertz is making an impact in the portal, also helps with bringing in a couple of ISU stars.

Hopefully we get some positive news this week.

Call me crazy but I feel like Archie is having a hard time tryna to sell a spot on the roster that will only take bench minutes

Not so sure that is the case.
After finishing in the bottom tier the last few seasons, bring in the best players you can and have an open competition for rotation minutes.
It isn't as if our team is loaded with stars, although we may not find better than what is already here, with the resources we have left.

Aside from the portal I wouldn't be shocked if they are also looking at some international recruits or even here that are still looking for a home.

Jersey77 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

Dino611 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

Jersey77 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

Yes Drums, Schertz is making an impact in the portal, also helps with bringing in a couple of ISU stars.

Hopefully we get some positive news this week.

Call me crazy but I feel like Archie is having a hard time tryna to sell a spot on the roster that will only take bench minutes

Not so sure that is the case.
After finishing in the bottom tier the last few seasons, bring in the best players you can and have an open competition for rotation minutes.
It isn't as if our team is loaded with stars, although we may not find better than what is already here, with the resources we have left.

Aside from the portal I wouldn't be shocked if they are also looking at some international recruits or even here that are still looking for a home.

good $trategy....