Recruiting Dilemna

[dfairchild]

Looking at the balance of classes on our roster and the next 2 recruiting
classes, it appears Huggins will face an interesting question.  (This
scenario assumes Huggins remains over atleast the next 3 years).

2005-2006 roster - 10-11 scholarship players (how did we get here?!  Didn't
we have a possible 15 at one time?)
 4 Seniors (Hicks, Kirkland, Muhammad, White)
 2 Juniors (McGowan, Johnson)
 4/3 Freshmen (Downey, Herrara, Tilford / Evans)

2006-2007
 2 Seniors (McGowan, Johnson)
 1 Junior (Pettinella)
 4/3 Sophomores (Downey, Herrara, Tilford / Evans)
 6/7 Freshmen (Aldridge) /JUCOs

2007-2008
 1 Senior (Pettinella)
 4/3 Juniors(Downey, Herrara, Tilford / Evans)
 6/7 Sophomores (Aldridge) /JUCO Seniors
 2 Freshmen


We won't have three scholarships to give the NHC trio not to mention Pogue
(though I do not think we have a real shot at getting him, the coaches
closest to him have strong OSU connections).  Does Huggins leave a
scholarship unused in 2006/7?  (Not a biggie, I can't remember the last time
we had 13 scholarship players).  Does he go with 13, then run one or more
off?

One of the interesting observations is that UC could be poised for back to
back championships IF - Huggins remains, Mayo and Walker come to UC, because
their presence makes the 2007-2008 team a final four caliber team, in 08/09
Mayo leaves but UC has a very veteran team, looking to recruit a piece or
two to defend its championship.

Go Cats!
Darryl

ps - did I miss a memo about a moratorium on forum posts?  I haven't heard
from Don for awhile - must be lost in the woods.


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