The big twist…Looks like it's gonna be VCU, but gotta wait 90 minutes for it to be official.
He is reclassifying to this season and choosing…
Mount Olive!
The big twist…Looks like it's gonna be VCU, but gotta wait 90 minutes for it to be official.
Well said. I dislike VCU immensely as our rival. But I'd admire their program and their commitment to excellence and not taking any excuses for anything less.I'm all for a strong VCU. We need to raise up to that level on a year over year basis. One of the really biggest disappointments in the Mooney ERA. We went to S16, VCU went to F4 with Shaka. Many coaching changes later we have been very seldom NCAA team, and they have established as one of the very top mid majors. We have had a TON of excuses not to get there (the Leafy campus crowd can list them), and this heinous schedule is the latest for excuse mongering.
Am I the only one that wonders what VCU has to offer over Richmond, and frankly someLooks like it's gonna be VCU, but gotta wait 90 minutes for it to be official.
Am I the only one that wonders what VCU has to offer over Richmond, and frankly some
other programs like Miami and Butler?
Yeah,yeah, yeah. But that doesn’t answer what VCU has to get good recruits chose them over schools like Butler and Miami, and other schools on his list.Mooney’s record vs. vcu is 9-25
A much better coach than Mooney.Am I the only one that wonders what VCU has to offer over Richmond, and frankly some
other programs like Miami and Butler?
Some people like a city campus, a larger school community than 3800 people, different majors/academic focus, etc. Some players probably look at the brand and realize they have a better recent history than we do of making the tournament and better name cache. Right now that's a fact until we change it.Yeah,yeah, yeah. But that doesn’t answer what VCU has to get good recruits chose them over schools like Butler and Miami, and other schools on his list.
Kneepad, 80's has confirmed loosening of academic standards. I do believe this to be proven out, not that I am aware of any individual player's academic situation - however I have not heard of this issue cropping up recently - which we did hear a few times with specific players earlier in Moon's regime. It does seem in this NIL/Portal era that academics are very rarely ever cited in any school or league - its basically $$$$ now.And I have no idea if this applies to Barksdale or any other of their current players, but it's also true that it's easier to get into VCU than Richmond academically
Well, I think it comes down to fit. Fit with the school, fit with the coaches, fit with the other players. Barksdale is from Newport News so perhaps he wants to play closer to home. So, yeah on paper, of course Miami looks like a superior option but obviously not for Barksdale specific wants and desire.Am I the only one that wonders what VCU has to offer over Richmond, and frankly some
other programs like Miami and Butler?
It is a year old but…Am I the only one that wonders what VCU has to offer over Richmond, and frankly some
other programs like Miami and Butler?
Very interesting- thank you for posting this..
Obviously the others on here understood the question. By the way, how many coaches has VCU hadA much better coach than Mooney.
Obviously the others on here understood the question. By the way, how many coaches has VCU had
over the last 20 years? Point being that it makes your statement hollow.
What is Mooney's record against those coaches during his tenure at UR?Obviously the others on here understood the question. By the way, how many coaches has VCU had
over the last 20 years? Point being that it makes your statement hollow.
Word salad much? OK, Money is 1-1 against Odom, 7-24 against his predecessors.So, you don’t want to go to a better school because you hope the coach is better?
WOW, that makes perfect sense to me. Star players on our awful coached team still
seem to get opportunities to the pros. How can that be?
Word salad? You should consider that you haven’t come close to answering my question like others did.Word salad much? OK, Money is 1-1 against Odom, 7-24 against his predecessors.
You win.
55%. Enjoy the next 20 years.Word salad? You should consider that you haven’t come close to answering my question like others did.
You just want to whine about Mooney. Too bad someone else took your billboard avatar.
Their receivers have to wear shorter shoes.55%. Enjoy the next 20 years.
You are living the dream.
How is this <-<-<-<-?
PS
How bout them Ravens?
The academic standards are a self-inflicted handcuff. The NCAA doesn't make us have these high standards. The A10 doesn't make us have them. We do this to ourselves - and since that is the case, you can't use it as an excuse when you don't get a recruit. I, like many on this board - went to UR many many many years ago. Is it a tough school - sure it is. But can just an okay athletes get by - of course they can, with the right support. Its not rocket science at any college. Go to class. Do the homework. Do the projects. Act interested and ask questions. Get to know your teacher a little bit. And even if you fail the tests - the teacher will likely give you a C. Cause they feel like you are putting in the the effort and time. I am not saying we take "Prop48" type kids, but outside of that - we should be taking any basketball player we can get.Kneepad, 80's has confirmed loosening of academic standards. I do believe this to be proven out, not that I am aware of any individual player's academic situation - however I have not heard of this issue cropping up recently - which we did hear a few times with specific players earlier in Moon's regime. It does seem in this NIL/Portal era that academics are very rarely ever cited in any school or league - its basically $$$$ now.
Except North Carolina, Where they didn’t have to go to class.The academic standards are a self-inflicted handcuff. The NCAA doesn't make us have these high standards. The A10 doesn't make us have them. We do this to ourselves - and since that is the case, you can't use it as an excuse when you don't get a recruit. I, like many on this board - went to UR many many many years ago. Is it a tough school - sure it is. But can just an okay athletes get by - of course they can, with the right support. Its not rocket science at any college. Go to class. Do the homework. Do the projects. Act interested and ask questions. Get to know your teacher a little bit. And even if you fail the tests - the teacher will likely give you a C. Cause they feel like you are putting in the the effort and time. I am not saying we take "Prop48" type kids, but outside of that - we should be taking any basketball player we can get.
So, what do you think another coach would do? Do you think we’d be a Final 4 team becauseHow about we just hire a good coach and not worry about excuses.
So, what do you think another coach would do? Do you think we’d be a Final 4 team because
4 and 5 star players are dying to come to Richmond?
I don’t know what you negative Nancy’s think another coach would do. Winning the A-10 wasn’t enough, winning
the A-10 tournament wasn’t enough. I just don’t know what you are thinking.
Winning the A-10 wasn’t enough, winning
the A-10 tournament wasn’t enough. I just don’t know what you are thinking.
From a purely basketball (which is what the majority of these players are going to school for) standpoint, easy academics, large fanbase that is engaged when winning, urban campus where people are constantly adulating, school pride (albeit obnoxious), big games to play in. RVA>Indianapolois. And the city of Miami doesn't care about college basketball like they do here.Am I the only one that wonders what VCU has to offer over Richmond, and frankly some
other programs like Miami and Butler?