FredCoxRocks
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http://www.startribune.com/gophers-...recruits-to-be-all-in/510312452/?refresh=true
Ya, I can understand.
Ya, I can understand.
The problem is you have a high pressure salesman as coach. So he gets kids to commit earlier than they plan to. And then they want to look around. Seems like that story is going to be repeated every single year.
The problem is you have a high pressure salesman as coach. So he gets kids to commit earlier than they plan to. And then they want to look around. Seems like that story is going to be repeated every single year.
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It also fits PJ's ... coaching style.
He really does focus on players he feels "buys into" his system. That's just the type of team he wants to build, a whole team where everyone is in on it. Plenty of teams out there that don't have that and you've got hot shots out there doing their own thing because they think they're good but not really that committed to the school / program.
PJ wants a more consistent culture, that includes picking guys who are likely to commit and really love PJ's culture / concept.
PJ is a salesman (all coach's are) and he wants those guys who REALLY buy in all the way. In sales those are the customers who spend the most money, not just a dime and walk. PJ wants the kinda guys who are really likely to buy into a thing whole hog.
Think this is a good read on things. I have zero issues with telling recruits not to commit unless they are 100% on board and then holding them to it. That is what a commitment is supposed to be, not a "well I like you right now so I am going to commit to you but if school A, B, or C comes calling I am out the door". If you miss out on some of those guys that want to hold the world hostage while they make their choice then so be it.
As long as you are up front with the recruit and family about what a commitment means to your program then there should be no hurt feelings or sour grapes if and when the recruit decides to look around and the offer gets pulled.
If Fleck will commit to stay until the end of his contract even if a better job is offered to him then I have no problem with this.
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tf is that man wearing? high waters and ankle socks?
Even if they stay here, if they're willing to keep looking after they've committed, they'll probably keep looking while they are here.
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It's completely fine to take a while to commit</b> but if you're committed that should mean something.
If Fleck will commit to stay until the end of his contract even if a better job is offered to him then I have no problem with this.
If a kid is forced to decommit due to a no tolerance rule there is zero chance they will ever come back
So, if someone is already given a verbal to another school, are they allowed to come to the U for a visit?