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[QUOTE="Zelda Zonk, post: 2132109, member: 966"]
Not arguing with You, but the idea of "program guys" being something to build on.

We have had a lot of Program Guys. They often disappoint us, don't develop enough to help us, and/or transfer out. We have had a LOT of transfers from our program. The few guys who stay 3-4 years, who weren't highly-regarded as high school recruits, and who make significant impacts—that's a short list.

Let's say Taurean Thompson is a Program Guy. That's what you get out of a player like that, what we saw this year. Flashes of a really good offensive player, balanced by significant shortcomings. Then, you have a guy like Battle, who will probably not be here more than two years. Ignoring the different positions, which type of player do you want to recruit?

Saying we need a mix of both assumes we have the luxury of foresight and can effectively 'blend' the Impact with the Program kids so that 1) we have the right mix of depth, and B) everyone is satisfied with their roles. That's a tough ask. When it happens, it seems largely accidental/incidental.
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