Re: Recruiting Dilemna

[rj]

Pettinella is on scholarship for the 05-06 season.

dfairchild <address@hidden> wrote: 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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