Recruiting Football Talk VIII

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#127,485
Checker_the_Shire said:
I mean I love me some Barnes and am not on the “fire Barnes” train that some buffoons out there are on. However, until he wins the big one, his legacy will always include “but he couldn’t win the natty”.
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Understand what you're saying here but - "Couldn't" and "didn't" are slightly different. Lots of great coaches, even in the HOF, didn't. It's not an easy thing to do. Every year there's several teams that COULD win, and all but 1 don't. Stars pretty much have to align.

That said, Rick's career and legacy is not defined by whether or not he wins one. I really hope it does so it puts the whole debate to rest, but Rick's legacy has already been made on the sport. It's the character, tenacity, defense, high standards, grit, etc that he coaches and his teams play with. From standing up to Dean Smith and shaking up the ACC to making Texas and Tennessee CBB powerhouses.
 
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No offense to JJJ, but Igor really is a big upgrade.

6’10 > 6’6.


Just being a bigger/more athletic team in general has helped a ton.

Lanier is 2-3 inches taller and more athletic than Vescovi.

Shack is shorter than Knecht, but now we have two guys 6’10+ that can defend. Plus add in 6’9 Cade who has played really well this year.

Edit. Gainey has also taken a big step this season as well
 
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TrippieRedd said:
No offense to JJJ, but Igor really is a big upgrade.

6’10 > 6’6.


Just being a bigger/more athletic team in general has helped a ton.

Lanier is 2-3 inches taller and more athletic than Vescovi.

Shack is shorter than Knecht, but now we have two guys 6’10+ that can defend.
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When Igor does all he is capable of he's a top player nationally as far as versatility. He's just not played consistently or with confidence.
 
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#127,494
DD4ME said:
When Igor does all he is capable of he's a top player nationally as far as versatility. He's just not played consistently or with confidence.
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Really hoping Barnes can juggle the roster and somehow get the seniors to return for another season. The extra year rule probably won’t pass till a little later

Perfect world for next season would be something like:

PG: ZZ / Clark (rumored transfer)
SG: Gainey / Boswell
SF: Shack / Evans
PF: Igor / Cade
C: Okpara / Estrella / Brown

You still would have two spots left.
 
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TrippieRedd said:
Really hoping Barnes can juggle the roster and somehow get the seniors to return for another season. The extra year rule probably won’t pass till a little later

Perfect world for next season would be

PG: ZZ / Clark (rumored transfer)
SG: Gainey / Boswell
SF: Shack / Evans
PF: Igor / Cade
C: Okpara / Estrella / Brown

You still would have two spots left.
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Yeah I am hearing it won’t be done soon due to pressure from teams whose rosters and classes are full. We are a bit of anomaly of having space immediately. The theory is drag it out to allow teams to adjust to the likely rash of players who'd return.
 
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#127,497
DD4ME said:
Yeah I am hearing it won’t be done soon due to pressure from teams whose rosters and classes are full. We are a bit of anomaly of having space immediately. The theory is drag it out to allow teams to adjust to the likely rash of players who'd return.
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It’s weird situation, because TB says there’s 3 rumored transfers who all want to come here next season. Apparently they all average 12+ppg.

He’s usually full of it, but it’s an interesting situation.

Do you take those 3 guys or do you wait it out and see if we get the seniors back?
 
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