Who is Satchel Pierce?

[Dawson Rental]

If starting as a freshman is important to Satchel, we got him.  

No, I'm not saying that that would be guaranteed, just that now the center position is wide open for fall 2014.  

No, I'm not saying that Steve Taylor can't play center just that he'd be more effective at the 4, if MU had a legit center to put out there with him.

If he wants to develop by practicing against other similar sized guys on the other hand....

I wonder where Embiid was rated this time last year?

Embiid was just blowing up at this time. ESPN still had him outside the top-100, but Telep had identified him as a top-20 recruit just under a year ago.

http://m.espn.go.com/ncb/story?storyId=8627432&src=desktop

One difference, though. Embiid was far more an unknown, having spent most of his life overseas. While there are late bloomers, most guys that shoot up into those top rankings do so during their last AAU summer. I have high hopes for Pierce if we can get him in, but while a strong HS campaign could boost him into the top-100, I'd be shocked if anyone had him in the top-50 or higher.

So, you took me simply asking where Embiid was rated in October, 2012 as me implying that Satchel Pierce was going to be another Embiid?  Interesting.  It doesn't take long on an internet message board to realize just how important facial expressions and vocal variations are to conveying meaning.

[Dawson Rental]

Latest tweet:

Satchel Pierce Just got back to kiski, had a great visit at Pitt! #decisions

Alright, Pitt visit over with no commitment!

[brewcity77]

So, you took me simply asking where Embiid was rated in October, 2012 as me implying that Satchel Pierce was going to be another Embiid?  Interesting.  It doesn't take long on an internet message board to realize just how important facial expressions and vocal variations are to conveying meaning.

I took it as "could be" rather than "would be", but definitely true. Somewhat off thread-topic, but I read an article about how poor today's youth are at interpreting expressions, likely because so much of their communication is in text form. These boards do a good job of bringing people together from miles apart, but I agree completely that it's still a limited form.

Regardless, step 1 was Pierce not committing on or immediately after the visit. Step 2 is scheduling a visit. I like our odds much better if that news (and not a commitment) comes out in the next week.

[Markusquette]

Latest tweet:

Satchel Pierce Just got back to kiski, had a great visit at Pitt! #decisions

When does he visit MU again?

[Archies Bat]

Alright, Pitt visit over with no commitment!

After a couple days re-thinking why we can't land a center, and having a few beers watching the NFL, I've decided to achieve serenity now by concluding no one wants to play second fiddle to Diamond after a year.

Please let me have that until at least tomorrow.

[brewcity77]

When does he visit MU again?

No visit scheduled yet that I am aware of.

[StillAWarrior]

It could come down to Real Chili vs. Primanti Bros.

I certainly hope not.

(And I love Real Chili)

[brewcity77]

When does he visit MU again?

Sounds like within the next 2 weeks. He's going to Miami and Marquette the next two weekends. So either Haunted Hoops or the week after. Seems like it will probably come down to Pitt, Miami, and MU.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Seems like it will probably come down to Pitt, Miami, and MU.

Three schools I don't mind going toe to toe with.

[4everwarriors]

Tough to go against MU, a'ina?

[Skatastrophy]

Tough to go against MU, a'ina?

Yeah, they match up really well with us. Their coach is a junkyard dog and they're offering immediate playing time.

[Eldon]

Tough to go against MU, a'ina?

I think by "I" he was referring to Texas A&M

[brewcity77]

I think by "I" he was referring to Texas A&M

More likely he thought I was referring to Mizzou, since TAMU only works at A&M but is a Marquette guy through and through. Seeing as it seems like EVERY recruit we are in on is also being recruited by Miami and Missouri, it would make sense 

[Eldon]

More likely he thought I was referring to Mizzou, since TAMU only works at A&M but is a Marquette guy through and through. Seeing as it seems like EVERY recruit we are in on is also being recruited by Miami and Missouri, it would make sense 

Gotcha.  Well, we got the domain name.  Plus, Haith just got suspended

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/9862272/missouri-tigers-coach-frank-haith-suspended-five-games-ncaa

So that should help any recruiting battles against the lesser MU

[Dawson Rental]

I think by "I" he was referring to Texas A&M

More likely he thought I was referring to Mizzou, since TAMU only works at A&M but is a Marquette guy through and through. Seeing as it seems like EVERY recruit we are in on is also being recruited by Miami and Missouri, it would make sense  

I think that TAMU just had a brain fart, and forgot that one of the "three" schools referred to was actually Marquette.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I think that TAMU just had a brain fart, and forgot that one of the "three" schools referred to was actually Marquette.

This would be the correct one, lol

[Benny B]

Gotcha.  Well, we got the domain name.  Plus, Haith just got suspended

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/9862272/missouri-tigers-coach-frank-haith-suspended-five-games-ncaa

So that should help any recruiting battles against the lesser MU

Hmm... Frank Haith might do a double favor for Marquette here.

[tower912]

I wonder if the loss of scholarships will change Miami's recruiting of young Mr. Pierce.    Or change his perception of them. 

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I wonder if the loss of scholarships will change Miami's recruiting of young Mr. Pierce.    Or change his perception of them.  

+1, just said that in the other thread.

Even if Miami still has a scholarship for him, they are going to be hurt by this and it may effect recruit's perception of the team.

Addition: Assuming the lost scholarships start for the 2014 class, and that no one expected leaves, Miami only has one scholarship left to give. And with Omar Sherman already wrapped up at Center, I assume they will want to spend it elsewhere. Possibly Dante Buford, 4 star switchable out of Jacksonville

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Also, per Corey Evans' twitter:

Per his father, Marquette head coach Buzz Williams will have an in-home visit with '14 Kiski center Satchel Pierce tomorrow with his parents - See more at: http://verbalcommits.com/players/satchel-pierce#sthash.kTgDihSU.dpuf

[Spotcheck Billy]

Even if Miami still has a scholarship for him, they are going to be hurt by this and it may effect recruit's perception of the team.

reduced cash flow to the players?

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

For what it is worth, Pierce's crystal ball has 3 votes for Pitt and 2 for Marquette. The most recent is for Marquette. Corey Evans has MU while Jerry Meyer has Pitt (two most reliable IMO)

http://247sports.com/Player/Satchel-Pierce-31850/PlayerInstitutionPredictions

[Warriors4]

Today:
@coreyevans_10 Hi Corey, you still sticking with Marquette on Pierce?? Did he give any hints or indications about the in-home?


Corey Evans ‏@coreyevans_10  53m  
@Blikemike2 I am. Marquette has definitely made him a priority more than anyone else. Heard both visits went very well.


C'mon Satchel-Come to Marquette!!!

[moomoo]

Jerry Meyer from 247sports just flipped the prediction from Pitt to Marquette.

The guy had a great track record.

This is good.

[We R Final Four]

Wow-- great news. Thx for the update.