Re: Recruiting Dilemna - correction

[Michael Ryan]

Ever since the 5/8 rule went away, I've always thought of having not one, 
not two, but 13 schollies available each season. Things are unpredictable 
anymore. 
 I think Cincinnati has a great chance at getting the NCH players and the 
staff would ensure there is room. 
 -- 
Mike Ryan
  On 8/10/05, Chris <address@hidden> wrote: 
> Unfortunately, having scholarships available hasn't really been an issue 
> the past few years, despite the fact it looked like it would be. I have 
> learned to only count on this year, you never know what next year, or the 
> year after will bring.
>  Plus I'm sure if Huggs has a feeling he will get those 3, he'll not give 
> one scholarship in 06/07. 
>
> *dfairchild <address@hidden>* wrote:
>  
>
> Sorry - I left Coleman out of my scenario - but it doesn't change the
> questions.
>
>
>
> 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 - 11/12 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)
> 5/4 Freshmen (Downey, Herrara, Tilford, Coleman/ Evans)
>
> 2006-2007
> 2 Seniors (McGowan, Johnson)
> 1 Junior (Pettinella)
> 5/4 Sophomores (Downey, Herrara, Tilford, Coleman/ Evans)
> 5/6 Freshmen (Aldridge) /JUCOs
>
> 2007-2008
> 1 Senior (Pettinella)
> 5/4 Juniors(Downey, Herrara, Tilford, Coleman/ Evans)
> 5/6 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