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Is Derrick Williams a lost cause? |
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Posts: 78 06/23/09 11:30 AM |
Wolf linked to this story. http://www.commercialappe.../recruit-mulling-tigers/
Memphis? Would O'Neil have any card up his sleeve in luring him from Arizona? I read that he's tireless, but is that his style? |
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MinerThreat |
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Posts: 78 06/25/09 12:30 PM |
I read that O'Neill will meet with Derrick this weekend. Does that sound accurate?
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Posts: 349 06/25/09 7:21 PM |
I don't know, but if true, reel him back in KO!!!
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SCtrojan2k3 |
looks like he's committing to Uof A this week | #3 | ||
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Posts: 256 06/27/09 5:21 PM |
two months ago, UofA had been turned down by everyone including Tim Floyd after having an entire year to find a new coach.
Now, they have Sean Miller and one of the best recruiting classes in the conference, especially considering the position they were in. They got Kevin Parrom, Kyryl Natyazhko, Solomon Hill (former USC commit, but had always wanted to go to UofA), MoMo Jones (UL/VT/USC), and Derrick Williams. and Nic Wise came to his senses and withdrew his name from the draft. it will be a major surprise if Williams doesn't go through with UofA oh well |
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pattioftroy |
Where did you hear this re: Williams? | #4 | ||
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Posts: 349 06/27/09 8:21 PM |
SCtrojan2k3 wrote: |
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SCtrojan2k3 |
its the buzz around uofa and their sites/message boards | #5 | ||
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Posts: 256 06/28/09 12:40 AM |
plus he has been clear in interviews that it is down to memphis and arizona, and IMO arizona just makes a lot more sense especially with the proximity
of course, those interviews were before he meets with o'neill. I'm not sure if he is scheduled to do that soon or at all but he is supposed to announce this week (i think Tuesday?). He went on a visit to UofA this weekend, I think he was there thursday or friday.
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GaryTD |
You go to other opponent sites to | #6 | ||
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Posts: 1093 06/28/09 6:22 AM |
...see what they believe and use that here?
Does Arizona even have scholies left? they only lost 3 players and took in 5 so far. You are aware that Derrick and his afther are talking to Kevin O'Neil, right? |
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pattioftroy |
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Posts: 349 06/28/09 10:28 AM |
I hope we can hang on to Derrick.
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SCtrojan2k3 |
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Posts: 256 06/28/09 11:46 AM |
i said in my post that this was before they met with KO.
but USC isn't the only school to have decent sources i also live in Tucson now, though admittedly the AZ sports media is terrible we'll see what happens this week, we should know very soon. I really HOPE that i'm wrong Gary |
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GaryTD |
How many players does Arizona have on scholarship now.... | #9 | ||
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Posts: 1093 06/28/09 2:07 PM |
..That one should be easy to answer.
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SCtrojan2k3 |
well according to their official website | #10 | ||
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Posts: 256 06/28/09 2:30 PM |
INCLUDING the three recruits they already have signed (Hill, Parrom, and Natyazhko) they only have ten players on their roster.
So they have plenty of room. Momo and DWill would make 12, so they still have another opening on top of that. |
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wstrojan |
I ask again | #11 | ||
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Posts: 420 06/28/09 3:46 PM |
Why were these kids given releases to other Pac 10 schools? Would any other school in our conference do this?
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SCtrojan2k3 |
yeah I was livid about this earlier this week | #12 | ||
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Posts: 256 06/28/09 4:41 PM |
but i've cooled down. it is apparently too late now. maybe they didn't forsee a situation like this happening? it would go along well with the general
level of incompetence shown by the administration
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 The Sleuth |
No idea... | #13 | ||
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Posts: 5667 06/28/09 8:51 PM |
You really have your head in the sand. Williams was lost he wasn't coming back, why would he?
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SCtrojan2k3 |
btw Gary, Derrick Williams to UofA official now | #14 | ||
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Posts: 256 06/28/09 10:13 PM |
you shouldn't be so quick to jump on those bearing bad news, and maybe if you read around other team's fanbases/outside news stories more you would be
a little more in tuned with what's going on with other programs and even our own.
love your passion for USC, but just because some of us here aren't complacent with mediocrity and incompetency in the Athletic office doesn't mean we are wrong. I will join with you in supporting the players and hoping for some good news soon! |
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Posts: 78 06/29/09 12:56 AM |
It's gonna be tough watching this kid play knowing that he wanted to be a Trojan.
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Posts: 349 06/29/09 8:11 AM |
Did he meet w/KO before making his decision?
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GaryTD |
Yup you are right... | #17 | ||
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Posts: 1093 06/29/09 10:14 AM |
I have a friend who is an alumni of Arizona, still tied into the BBall program, and he wasnt sure of Williams so I held out.
Apparently he signed. Whoever gave free reign (Sample or Garrett) on the rescinded LOIs will now experience the effect of that blunder. Unfortunately so will we fgans. |
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Biggie |
unfortunately, you're wrong again | #18 | ||
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Posts: 17 06/29/09 10:16 AM |
Six-foot-seven Derrick Williams, who signed a national letter of intent with USC last November, has decided to enroll at the University of Arizona to play basketball for the Wildcats, a source close to the situation told the Press-Telegram Sunday night. Williams, the PT's Dream Team Player of the Year, received a release from his commitment to the Trojans following Coach Tim Floyd's resignation from the school a few weeks ago. http://www.insidesocal.com/frankburlison/ |
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GaryTD |
You need to read my post below.... | #19 | ||
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Posts: 1093 06/29/09 11:11 AM |
Unfortunately...I also have a real source associated with UA . He wasnt sure, and I held out until he was. Sorry to bust your bubble whoever you are.
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Biggie |
Yeah, I made negative posts on O'Neill and Alford... | #20 | ||
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Posts: 17 06/29/09 10:43 PM |
Kevin O'Neill was not a choice I was excited about, particularly when you consider that Dixon and Kruger were out there. O'Neill brings a lot of
baggage with him. Do you think he was the best guy available for the job? As for Steve Alford, what has he ever done?
Yeah, I've been negative in a lot of posts. But I've also been right, and said I will support Coach O'Neill. You're a Pollyanna who's been wrong on just about everything, including this one.... "You are aware that Derrick and his afther are talking to Kevin O'Neil, right?" before claiming later in the thread that you knew all along from an "inside UA source" that the kid was going to Tucson?! So you intentionally posted misleading or incorrect information? Way to go!
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