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PURPLEFORLIFE

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So, it is looking like two of our top recruits will end up being RED SHIRTED. I'll be the first to admit that I wanted to see all four play this season, but lets look at the positives. A RS will give these players a chance to really mature and to become very familiar with our program and how it is run. Most importantly, it will give them a chance to grow, to improve their physical stature, and to become far more acquainted with Division I basketball.

Could they play this season and contribute? Of course they could. But, the affect a RS has on them, in the long run, is far more important for their development and potential, and for us the fans, how much they will impact the program going forward. I'm sure we will be having this discussion again in a year (hopefully our football record is better then too) about Jordan Dallas, McKay Cannon, Emmanuel Nzekwesi, and Juwan Williams. What this tells us is that Weber has a number of really qualified and talented players joining the program who can and will keep the Cats at the top of the Big Sky Conference. We need to remember though, that these players are only freshman. A lot can happen and change from the time you are 18 to the time you are 22 and in some cases 23, 24, 25, or 26. I like giving a recruit the option of having another year to mature and to become accustomed to the level of play required for success.
 
I know there's a lot of different views on this subject, but go back and read the interview with Jordan Dallas..... Highly rated players are looking to play basketball now! They don't want to redshirt! I still haven't seen a final word on who's being redshirted, but I hope it doesn't impact our ability to recruit in the future.

I'm confident that our coaches are telling the players that they have a chance to play their freshman year. I'm not sure how they will respond when they learn their being redshirted. The number of NCAA transfers is going through the roof. We've had our share. I don't disagree that this is best for the program, but I'm not sure if the players feel the same way. It's very hard to watch others on the court when you know that you have the talent to play right now!
I'm not sounding alarms, but think it's something we have to watch the next couple of years.
 
youngguns said:
I know there's a lot of different views on this subject, but go back and read the interview with Jordan Dallas..... Highly rated players are looking to play basketball now! They don't want to redshirt! I still haven't seen a final word on who's being redshirted, but I hope it doesn't impact our ability to recruit in the future.

I'm confident that our coaches are telling the players that they have a chance to play their freshman year. I'm not sure how they will respond when they learn their being redshirted. The number of NCAA transfers is going through the roof. We've had our share. I don't disagree that this is best for the program, but I'm not sure if the players feel the same way. It's very hard to watch others on the court when you know that you have the talent to play right now!
I'm not sounding alarms, but think it's something we have to watch the next couple of years.
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WeberSki said:
youngguns said:
I know there's a lot of different views on this subject, but go back and read the interview with Jordan Dallas..... Highly rated players are looking to play basketball now! They don't want to redshirt! I still haven't seen a final word on who's being redshirted, but I hope it doesn't impact our ability to recruit in the future.

I'm confident that our coaches are telling the players that they have a chance to play their freshman year. I'm not sure how they will respond when they learn their being redshirted. The number of NCAA transfers is going through the roof. We've had our share. I don't disagree that this is best for the program, but I'm not sure if the players feel the same way. It's very hard to watch others on the court when you know that you have the talent to play right now!
I'm not sounding alarms, but think it's something we have to watch the next couple of years.
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:rofl: I could not believe that Weberski replied to a thread titled positives. Good to know he didn't post anything positive.
 
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