Shaka's Multiple Moves

[muwarrior69]

As someone who admittedly was hoping for Gates or Moser, I have to ask: I wonder if we'd have -1 scholarships available right now with a seven exciting new players on the way. Somehow, I don't think so. I've never been so happy things didn't work out the way I wanted.

I can't wait for the season.

Well were over one right now and I don't think we're done.

[Spaniel with a Short Tail]

Shaka recruiting strategy session.

[MU82]

Shaka recruiting strategy session.

I used to love watching that on Ed Sullivan or Johnny Carson.

[cheebs09]

As someone who admittedly was hoping for Gates or Moser, I have to ask: I wonder if we'd have -1 scholarships available right now with a seven exciting new players on the way. Somehow, I don't think so. I've never been so happy things didn't work out the way I wanted.

I can't wait for the season.

I haven't been following Moser at Oklahoma much, but has had a lot of turnover?

I agree about the toughness. Before he was hired, I saw some videos of Shaka doing Navy training with his players in the preseason. Coaches participating too. It reminded me of the Buzz Bootcamp days.

[StillAWarrior]

I haven't been following Moser at Oklahoma much, but he's he had a lot of turnover?

I wasn't suggesting that at all. In fact, I have no idea. Obviously just speculation, but I do think Marquette would have lost more of its existing roster and/or recruits, and I'd be surprised if he would have pulled in the additional five guys.  My comment was more focused on Shaka and the buzz he seems to be building and how he's exceeded my expectations for retaining players and attracting new players.

[cheebs09]

I wasn't suggesting that at all. In fact, I have no idea. Obviously just speculation, but I do think Marquette would have lost more of its existing roster and/or recruits, and I'd be surprised if he would have pulled in the additional five guys.  My comment was more focused on Shaka and the buzz he seems to be building and how he's exceeded my expectations for retaining players and attracting new players.

I totally agree. I figured it would take longer for Moser to install his culture than any other coach. Just curious if that was playing out at Oklahoma.

[JakeBarnes]

I totally agree. I figured it would take longer for Moser to install his culture than any other coach. Just curious if that was playing out at Oklahoma.

De'Vion Harmon, their stud PG entered the portal. Brady Manek, Alondes Williams, Trey Phipps,  and Victor Iwuakor are also in the portal.

[ATL MU Warrior]

Good Hair across the board.

Tyler's neck looks a little..."off" in that photo.  What say you?

[mileskishnish72]

You're right. It was Casey Morsell from UVA.

Gotta learn to keep my Morsell's straight. 

Well, there was a Morsell of truth to it.

[Scoop Snoop]

Tyler's neck looks a little..."off" in that photo.  What say you?

That can happen when you spend too much time on a pogo stick.

[warriorstrack]

So I have 2 MU (in Milwaukee) friends that say Patrick Baldwin Jr (and UWM coach dad) are headed to MU, smoke or blowing smoke?  They have said it's a hot rumor in MKE, I also live in Milwaukee and haven't heard anything along these lines, what say the Scoop intelligencia?

[Uncle Rico]

So I have 2 MU (in Milwaukee) friends that say Patrick Baldwin Jr (and UWM coach dad) are headed to MU, smoke or blowing smoke?  They have said it's a hot rumor in MKE, I also live in Milwaukee and haven't heard anything along these lines, what say the Scoop intelligencia?

Doubtful but I'll preach it as gospel

[JWags85]

So I have 2 MU (in Milwaukee) friends that say Patrick Baldwin Jr (and UWM coach dad) are headed to MU, smoke or blowing smoke?  They have said it's a hot rumor in MKE, I also live in Milwaukee and haven't heard anything along these lines, what say the Scoop intelligencia?

Did they stay at a Holiday Inn last night?

[warriorstrack]

Did they stay at a Holiday Inn last night?

Ha, I want to keep my very limited standing intact, something both said they heard, I haven't seen it mentioned anywhere else, including the Holy Grail of MU info... MUScoop.  So probably smoke and wishful thinking.

[rocky_warrior]

So probably smoke and wishful thinkingskunky smoke.

FIFY

[brewcity77]

So I have 2 MU (in Milwaukee) friends that say Patrick Baldwin Jr (and UWM coach dad) are headed to MU, smoke or blowing smoke?  They have said it's a hot rumor in MKE, I also live in Milwaukee and haven't heard anything along these lines, what say the Scoop intelligencia?

The rumor has made the rounds today. I strongly believe it's blowing smoke. The only way there's anything to it is if either Baldwin or one of the currently known assistants is taking a lesser role to make it happen. DBO or something similar.

[MUHoopsFan2]

Shaka recruiting strategy session.

WOW.

EPIC... heehee.

Good stuff and visual imagery.   

[Scoop Snoop]

Someone on Scoop said something about a "technicality" (about additional year for seniors) regarding Elliot possibly not counting as one of the 13 scholarships. This makes no sense to me at all. Anyone have an idea if this could possibly be correct? I cannot remember where I saw it among the mountain of posts the last few days.



 

[MUMonster03]

Someone on Scoop said something about a "technicality" (about additional year for seniors) regarding Elliot possibly not counting as one of the 13 scholarships. This makes no sense to me at all. Anyone have an idea if this could possibly be correct? I cannot remember where I saw it among the mountain of posts the last few days.

If a player has used up all of his eligibility he can play at his current school and not count towards the cap. I believe Greg does not qualify for this exemption since he is technically a RD Senior and has not exhausted his normal eligibility. Where as Theo could have come back and not counted since he had used his 4 years.

[Galway Eagle]

If a player has used up all of his eligibility he can play at his current school and not count towards the cap. I believe Greg does not qualify for this exemption since he is technically a RD Senior and has not exhausted his normal eligibility. Where as Theo could have come back and not counted since he had used his 4 years.

Don't you apply for your red shirt at the end of your fourth year? Maybe they figure they won't apply for one and Greg would still get his 5th year then either way

[Scoop Snoop]

Don't you apply for your red shirt at the end of your fourth year? Maybe they figure they won't apply for one and Greg would still get his 5th year then either way

Thanks MU Monster and Galway. Seems like it would be a stretch to be able to keep Greg as a legit 14th scholarship player. Someone joked that Shaka could adopt him so his tuition is covered but....does the NCAA have a rule against a donor covering Greg's tuition? Seems to me that would not be allowed but I'm just throwing it out for discussion. That would be a very blatant attempt to skirt the rules regarding 13 scholarships. 

[MUMonster03]

Don't you apply for your red shirt at the end of your fourth year? Maybe they figure they won't apply for one and Greg would still get his 5th year then either way

It is my understanding that they are charged at the end of the current season. That way if the coach and/or player decide midway through the season to lift the redshirt they can and it counts as a regular year.

Unless there is another exception for this year that I am unaware of I believe we have to have a current player/commit leave to be at the scholarship cap for next season.