This past weekend was the Official Visit weekend for most of the 2019 recruits. A few were not able to attend because their teams are still in the playoffs and there were a couple of players who are not committed and the coaches are still trying to get their commitment. If any of you who are calling for Coach Huesman's, or any of the other coaches, head you need to relax. This staff is building something special and we are so proud our son will be a part of it. The 2018 team quit, or more to the point Rocco's players quit. The coaches know it, the players know it and so do all of you. I'm not saying all of them did. Johnny Yarbs is one the finest young men I have met and I wish he was around for another year so my son could learn from him. I pray that he gets his shot at the next level he deserves it.
What we witnessed this past weekend was truly amazing. Each recruit was assigned a player host and except for eating (not sure Texas de Brazil will ever recoup from that feeding frenzy) and the Wake Forest basketball game (great win for the Spiders) our boys were with their hosts while the parents spent time bonding. All of the coaches hung around with us all weekend and some brought their wives to hang with us too. These are the people we will be entrusting our boys with and to get to know them on this level was pretty special. I can honestly say my wife and I made some great new friends this past weekend and can't wait to spend more time with them at games. A few of us father's have already started plans for a class of 2019 (incoming not graduating) tailgating area, so if you see us stop and say hello. Watching the recruits bond with each other and their hosts was heartwarming for any parent. Knowing our kids are leaving home and will have these guys around will give all of us peace of mind that they are surrounded by quality people.
Back to the coaches. How many of you know what Coach Huesman walked into when he took over Chattanooga? That school was riddled with sanctions, not to mention the loss of scholarships. He along with most of this staff not only got through that but made them into a playoff team. They will not have those issues at Richmond so they just need time to fill the roster with their players, who will buy into their system. Witnessing what we did this past weekend they are off to a fantastic start.
What we witnessed this past weekend was truly amazing. Each recruit was assigned a player host and except for eating (not sure Texas de Brazil will ever recoup from that feeding frenzy) and the Wake Forest basketball game (great win for the Spiders) our boys were with their hosts while the parents spent time bonding. All of the coaches hung around with us all weekend and some brought their wives to hang with us too. These are the people we will be entrusting our boys with and to get to know them on this level was pretty special. I can honestly say my wife and I made some great new friends this past weekend and can't wait to spend more time with them at games. A few of us father's have already started plans for a class of 2019 (incoming not graduating) tailgating area, so if you see us stop and say hello. Watching the recruits bond with each other and their hosts was heartwarming for any parent. Knowing our kids are leaving home and will have these guys around will give all of us peace of mind that they are surrounded by quality people.
Back to the coaches. How many of you know what Coach Huesman walked into when he took over Chattanooga? That school was riddled with sanctions, not to mention the loss of scholarships. He along with most of this staff not only got through that but made them into a playoff team. They will not have those issues at Richmond so they just need time to fill the roster with their players, who will buy into their system. Witnessing what we did this past weekend they are off to a fantastic start.
