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I think we'll beat them. Our defense has been very good. Its at home and USF has been mediocre.

No. I liked Edsell but I think he would max out at 9 wins and a top 30 ranking and win 6 or 7 most years. Diaco is an unknown but I think his ceiling is higher. I expect to beat USF this week and be in solid bowl contention with a team of dominated by sophomores. I think we will be in...

If he did come to SU, he wouldn't be like Coach Mac, but I'm sure you would win more games per year than your average for the past decade. But no one here would be happy about that "progress". I think Randy would do better in a place with lower expectations and less media than MD. Personally...

This is rivalry week. Everyone is focused on the ConFLiCT trophy.

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I think even with early issues, UConn will steamroll the rest of the American and get in the dance. From there, anything is possible with a guy like Ollie running the show.

We are loaded this year and and very experienced. We'll be starting 2 5th year seniors who were both all conference last year, a 4th year junior who is our leading returning scorer, a junior center who started on a NC team and a sophomore who many believe is about to explode. Add to that, a...

Plus Temple & the top 2 teams last year: SMU won the conference regular season and tourney & Tulsa was #2 in the regular season

a #7 seed from the AAC did win a NC but your point is well taken. The top of the league is ok but the bottom of it kills the RPI.

I think UConn is in good shape with Diallo. You don't apparently. We'll see...

Why don't you add UConn is over and Ollie can't recruit to the AAC and will never win anything as coach or post-calhoun to the list of predictions? I think we are in good shape with Diallo... but I also thought that about Stone, Gilbert, Larrier, Gibbs, Adams and Hamilton. Not all of them...

The track record is pretty solid over the last few months.

Yes. But I don't think anything has been decided.

I think (hope) UConn is in pretty good shape with him.

Terry Larrier was a 5 star and will be eligible in 2016.

With Gilbert, that's two 5 star players in the fold and Ollie is hot after top 15 Dialla reclassifying to 2016.

UofL guards haven't lit up the NBA with all that development.

He does seem to be a typical undersized UConn guard who will play 3/4 years like Kemba, Boatshow or Napier.

THere was rumbling this morning that he would decide tomorrow for UConn. Ollie also seems to be back in the Battle picture. Who knows?

Or think they have a better relationship/shot with Battle. Recruiting is a funny thing.

Without a doubt, he is Ollie's #1 target and I thought we were in great shape but UofL is making a strong push. Coin flip at this point. I'm a bit surprised SU seemingly didn't push harder. Mabye Battle is a done deal.

FYI - UConn is on national TV more than ever.

No because Calhoun didn't play in the NBA.

I was talking in terms of recruiting and more player connections... I don't think Ollie would be the most desirable HC in the college ranks for the NBA, but he would be in the conversation. Wondering out loud... what other college coach played as long as Ollie in the NBA?

I think Ollie might go after he wins another NC. I'd take it.

I was just using points, rebounds and assists. Just numbers. And you are completely justified to define it a different way. I would say that Kemba and Shabazz were incredibly productive. Kemba went to 2 FF and lead UConn to 1 NC. Shabazz was part of two NC and the alpha Husky on the second.

let me ask you this - Do you think UConn is top 25 team in 2016? Top 15? Do you think Ollie will be connected to two NBA jobs next off season? Again. If so, why?

Do you know much about Ollie?

Yes.

Not even close.

1) - I was comparing 1 and dones vs. One and dones. We can visit it at the end of the season and compare the pair of players. 2) I don't think there is a college coach in the game that can match Ollies connections with NBA players and coaches. P5 or otherwise. And yeah, this will be Ollie's...

Over the last 7 years, 3 FF and 2 NC's go a long way. Probably about a dozen players drafted in that time frame too.

When Gibbs picked UConn over Ohio St, the sentiment on their board was "well, I can't blame him for wanting to play there" Gibbs scored 3 more points a game, shot much, much better from 3 point line & average about an assist and a half less per game. Note: I said McCullough and Ennis vs...

I'm not concerned about the transfers. At the end of the day, what matters is how good they are, right? Miller was a twice All-Ivy first team and performed very well against P5 schools. He shoots 85% from the line and kenpom has him as one of the best defensive rebounders in the country...

I didn't have a problem with the article and didn't respond on the boneyard. Not everyone thinks the same as me. I get the reasoning that a non-P5 program can't be top 10 but I think in UConn's case, there is an exception because of the history, the family of former players, facilities etc...

Help me understand your thinking on this - why is this delusional? Larrier was more highly regarded out of HS and transferred when Smart left VCU for TX.

I just don't see it that way. I think Ollie is really getting it done on the recruiting trail and he has put a team together that can look to the FF as a realistic goal. I don't see a gap in talent between UConn and SU as programs and as teams in 2016, most people have UConn in the top 20. It...

According to Scuot, Adams was #18 in his class, Hamilton was #14 & Purvis was #12. Who are the guys you have on board that were higher rated? I'm asking seriously because I don't know.

Yeah, BCU really moved directly to the top of the ACC hockey league. I'm sure those NC wouldn't have happened if you were in Hockey East still and having to overcome collegiate super powers like Quinnipiac.

That would be another more obvious "style" fit and could likely happen. I think Gilbert (along with VJ King) is the highest priority for Ollie and he does seem to have a good relationship with his mom and his coach. All 3 programs are on TV a lot but I could see him pick UConn over UofL...

System is everything. Gilbert is out of central casting for a UConn guard, like Ricky Moore, Talik Brown, Kemba, Boatshow or Bazz.

Exactly. Recruiting isn't about who says no. Its about who says yes.

Its not a great league but its not terrible. UConn recruiting has been terrific this year if you just look at the talent and not how. According to Scuot, Adams is #18 (and might not get enough respect at there) & Enoch is #42 (he has risen from outside the top 100 to 42 in about a year) and...

Let's go back to 2009 - 3 FF's and 2 NC. Multiple first round NBA players. Thats better than the entire history of some well known programs.

Right. And when win #5, yoou can tell yourself that.

I would trade our last 12 years for their next 50 when it comes to on-court or on field accomplishments. Good point Alacs - UNC wouldn't leave unless the ACC was really damaged by FL St or VA leaving. Its possible that you guys are right about VA. They would never move. But if CRE has taught...

Exactly. BCU was the big winner in 2003. Since then, UConn has won 3 NC in BB, 2 BE championships in Fb, been to a another FF, been to a BCS won a soccer NC, won a FH NC, and won 6 or 7 women NC's. But, BCU fans got to watch their AD cash a big check every month. What do you think was more fun?

You should show his paws. (they are covered in Rings)