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The only comparison I can make between us and the Rays is we sign rookies and lose them to free agency.

Take a look at the Colorado football program. More than 40 players have entered the portal since Deion Sanders took over a few months ago. There are some pretty unflattering stories about Sander's staff from players who were told to transfer. Not a lot of care or regard given towards the student at...

Honestly, this was an eye roll post for me (sorry commadore). People have been complaining about the lazy shiftless younger generation literally since the time of Aristotle (seriously, you can look it up and find the quotes from Aristotle). What was Aristotle's take on NIL and the portal? "A p...

This guy played a ton of minutes as a freshman. He has good size. He can shoot and score. I don't care if he played for a smaller school last year. Go get him! Good luck Stack and co.

I predicted when NIL money was first allowed that VU had to get busy with it or get leveled in the SEC. At the time, I was worrying more about it's impact on football than basketball, which we now know is not the case. It all seems to boil down to one fact: additional upfront cash is more valuable t...

This is comical. For all the "developing" and "strong relationships" sure seems like lots of key close players with major team roles leaving Stack this year. And his top assistant coach Yeah...nothing to see here. People are running away from this program like the gym is on fire.

Right now I am done with this team and Stack......something is wrong that Stack can't keep players. SOMETHING!!! I am sure I will feel different by Fall but so pissed right now. I think this is on Stack, too, but I also think NIL money has entered into the decision for some of our departures. Possi...

Vandysmith wrote: ↑Thu Apr 13, 2023 7:49 am If I unstand it right this does mean that 247 sport doesn't know what they are talking about?

Yes, and he's also taking a pot shot at those of us who are concerned about the rumors. Stack showing more of those world class PR skills...

Does that statement qualify as a non-denial denial?

May had an amazing year, but I doubt he could create the same kind of portal magic here as he does in Boca Raton.

Stack will say nothing until he gets eliminated from the candidate list...or never.

I hope it's a fast hire, too, but it won't be. Detroit is a wasteland and their team isn't much better. I predict the job is offered to several before someone takes it. Either way this goes, I think VU is screwed. If Stack is not vigorously recruiting the portal right now because he thinks he might ...

utahozzie wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 10:58 am I love stack but I’d trade him for jay wright in a split second

Without even thinking about it! Like an involuntary nerve response!

That would be a good fit for Stack since he played there and can develop young players. The Pistons are rebuilding (as usual) so he'd be given some time to turn things around. Udoka and Lee will be on a lot of teams' lists. Jay Wright is not going to Detroit.

I don't how we could possibly beat out Cal Baptist for his services...or would want to.

He can't possibly do any worse than Jason Kidd in Dallas. The trade for kyrie is what sank the mavericks. Kyrie is not a team player, but Jason Kidd is an absolute disaster of a coach. We extended him grace last year. They had a great team vibe last year after years of being mauled by Rick Carlisle...

mathguy wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 4:45 pm

ChattaDore wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 4:21 pm CJS is going to the NBA.

I think this was a joke, but exactly why does 4 years of college coacing that produced 2 NIT bids and 0 NCAA bids get an NBA offer?

I don't see this right now.

He can't possibly do any worse than Jason Kidd in Dallas.

ChattaDore wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 4:21 pm CJS is going to the NBA.

So you're saying Stack's in the portal?

FIFY

Here is my issue. Stack has said this is a developers program. We want to recruit high school recruits and coach 'em up. We want to grow old as a team like QMB as a VU ambassador. Coach Ralph has honestly stated the limitations with transfers at VU. Our strategy simply will not work with 4 transfer...

Not sure what some of our guys are thinking and hearing from others. Ty was benched vs AL for poor play while folks on this board couldn't believe he was still starting. A strong late season performance does not suddenly make someone NBA ready. He needs to come back and play at a consistently high l...