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Message: [QUOTE="Henny & Coke, post: 2652874, member: 323"] Reading the Lester Quinones thread reminds me just how few offers SU tends to make, compared to other teams. So, if we are going to be so selective in offering, why not make the offer process something that makes a lasting impression on the player? (Now, full disclosure: I do not have any clue how we currently offer prospects...but assume its simply JB throwing it out there casually...) What types of things could we do to differentiate SU from the rest? Here's a few ideas... 1.) [B]Have the entire team & all coaches physically there when the prospect is offered. They will cheer him on & congratulate him afterwards.[/B] Back when I was at SU, my freshman year I went through the Fraternity rush process. Was lucky enough to have multiple Fraternities offer, but there was one in particular that really made an impression in offering. The entire Fraternity would go from dorm to dorm, and call the kid down...when he came outside & saw all the guys there, cheering and hollering, etc, it created a real electric atmosphere. Made an impression on me & I'm sure many others. 2.) [B]Co-ordinate in advance with the recruits family & friends, and get them involved somehow. Maybe even find out who the recruit is closest to (Mom, Grandma, Big Brother, etc) and have them officially make the offer to him.[/B] This one not only makes it a special moment for the recruit, but I guarantee if you tell Mom, "look, we know he looks up to you, and so we want you to officially tell him about his offer to Syracuse University"...you are making a great impact on Mom as well. Something she will always remember too. (Which goes a long way...especially with our recent history of mom's not exactly loving us lol) 3.) [B]Make some sort of commemorative jersey/plaque/basketball to mark the occasion. Something the recruit will always have to display, even if he doesn't end up committing to SU.[/B] Again, anything we can do to make our situation unique is good. So that our offer is not just one out of 50 they receive. 4.) [B]Little outside the box here, but capitalize on the technology of the day: Post a video on Youtube and have the recruit find out that way.[/B] Take advantage of Newhouse and produce a cool Youtube video announcing the offer. Have JB in it offering the prospect, have guys on the team & even past SU stars congratulate him. Any other ideas? Again, if we going to limit our offers, then mind as well make the process count... [/QUOTE]

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