BC Adds Odio For 2011 Class
Whenever a new recruit commits to an ACC school, I always check first with our resident analyst, Brick Oettinger, to get his take on the player’s game.
Brick couldn’t help me out with Eddie Odio, a 6-7 wing from Miami who became the second member of Boston College’s 2011 recruiting class. He hadn’t seen Odio play before. Translation: Odio’s not exactly a household name in recruiting.
The same was true for Steve Donahue’s first BC recruit, Class of 2011 center Dennis Clifford.
So what gives? Is Donahue still recruiting Ivy League level players even though he’s now in the ACC?
Again, give Donahue the benefit of the doubt here. We have no sample size to draw conclusions about how well or poorly he recruits at the high-major level. Maybe he’ll show he has a knack for unearthing previously unheralded talent (ironically a skill his predecessor, Al Skinner showed on multiple occasions).
Perhaps the most likely explanation for why Donahue’s already taken two sleeper recruits? He has 11 - yes 11!- open scholarships for the Class of 2011. So he needs bodies, lots of them.
Normally programs go after the guys they really want and then, if they miss on a few targets, take a chance on one or two late in the recruiting cycle. In the case of BC, the Eagels’ needs are so dire that they may be taking early chances on relative unknowns - just to make sure they have at least some roster spots filled - before going after their primary targets. Then, if they still have needs when Spring 2011 comes around, perhaps they’ll take a few more recruiting chances.
Dirtywater75 {l Wrote}:We have Clifford (recruited by nobody), Odio (recruited by nobody) and Rubin (recruited by Colgate). The biggest rap on our new coach coming in was that as an Ivy League coach he will be miles behind in understanding how to recruit at this level and that very few Ivy League coaches have successfully transitioned to better leagues. In fairness, he did get somewhat of a late start in the process. But wouldn't you think any ACC program would be able to attract more competitive recruits than these? Is this a very bad sign or should we ignore and not worry about it? Or should we have reason to think these recruits will surprise us? It might be interesting to compare our recruits with the league's second tier programs.
twballgame9 {l Wrote}:He gets a pass on 2010, though he could use a couple of bodies. I assume that the 11 number is reduced by the Rubin signing.
But between 2010 and 2011, he needs to hit a HR. Otherwise, the program will be fucked for a while.
And thus far, it is underwhelming.
twballgame9 {l Wrote}:He gets a pass on 2010, though he could use a couple of bodies. I assume that the 11 number is reduced by the Rubin signing.
But between 2010 and 2011, he needs to hit a HR. Otherwise, the program will be fucked for a while.
And thus far, it is underwhelming.
BCEagle74 {l Wrote}:SHUT THE FUCK UP YOU BUNCH OF FUCKING WHINING PUSSY TWATS!
The guy has probably not moved yet, and those 2 guys who bailed, fuck them and the last 5 years of the Al Skinner Fat Elvis Resort Camp atmosphere...
As Barcolounger would never do..
Take a time out juveniles.......until February 2011 and see what he does with recruiting then and if we make the top 68 with the guys we got hustling, diving and working out...
JAGS....2 title games and if not for bad kicking....maybe a W....
Would you rather have TOBlunders0-13 and Nemo back and MIA Elvis recruiting from Yawkey bunker? Maybe these guys were thinking about bailing anyway or did not like the Stevie D routine and workout schedules?
To each his own...these guys were good, but they were not instant program changers yet or UNC level All Americans.
Until then...including when Rakim Sanders lights up the pussieleague for 35 a night like Marques Haynes...
ENJOY!
Cadillac90 {l Wrote}:twballgame9 {l Wrote}:He gets a pass on 2010, though he could use a couple of bodies. I assume that the 11 number is reduced by the Rubin signing.
But between 2010 and 2011, he needs to hit a HR. Otherwise, the program will be fucked for a while.
And thus far, it is underwhelming.
I wouldn't give him a pass for 2010. He absolutely needed to keep Noreen and he fell right down on that task. I am fine with the crew of Wojo's he's ammassed thus far for 2011. There's plenty of time and plenty of scholarships to get at least three top level recruits.
Cadillac90 {l Wrote}:BCEagle74 {l Wrote}:SHUT THE FUCK UP YOU BUNCH OF FUCKING WHINING PUSSY TWATS!
The guy has probably not moved yet, and those 2 guys who bailed, fuck them and the last 5 years of the Al Skinner Fat Elvis Resort Camp atmosphere...
As Barcolounger would never do..
Take a time out juveniles.......until February 2011 and see what he does with recruiting then and if we make the top 68 with the guys we got hustling, diving and working out...
JAGS....2 title games and if not for bad kicking....maybe a W....
Would you rather have TOBlunders0-13 and Nemo back and MIA Elvis recruiting from Yawkey bunker? Maybe these guys were thinking about bailing anyway or did not like the Stevie D routine and workout schedules?
To each his own...these guys were good, but they were not instant program changers yet or UNC level All Americans.
Until then...including when Rakim Sanders lights up the pussieleague for 35 a night like Marques Haynes...
ENJOY!
Have you been paying attention to what's been going on?
eepstein0 {l Wrote}:Cadillac90 {l Wrote}:twballgame9 {l Wrote}:He gets a pass on 2010, though he could use a couple of bodies. I assume that the 11 number is reduced by the Rubin signing.
But between 2010 and 2011, he needs to hit a HR. Otherwise, the program will be fucked for a while.
And thus far, it is underwhelming.
I wouldn't give him a pass for 2010. He absolutely needed to keep Noreen and he fell right down on that task. I am fine with the crew of Wojo's he's ammassed thus far for 2011. There's plenty of time and plenty of scholarships to get at least three top level recruits.
You do have to realize in coaching/recruiting, that sometimes, a player simply doesn't want to play for you. Sometimes that's just the way it goes. He flew out to Minnesota to visit with Noreen and tried to do his best to keep him committed, but Noreen just wasn't interested.
Cadillac90 {l Wrote}:eepstein0 {l Wrote}:Cadillac90 {l Wrote}:twballgame9 {l Wrote}:He gets a pass on 2010, though he could use a couple of bodies. I assume that the 11 number is reduced by the Rubin signing.
But between 2010 and 2011, he needs to hit a HR. Otherwise, the program will be fucked for a while.
And thus far, it is underwhelming.
I wouldn't give him a pass for 2010. He absolutely needed to keep Noreen and he fell right down on that task. I am fine with the crew of Wojo's he's ammassed thus far for 2011. There's plenty of time and plenty of scholarships to get at least three top level recruits.
You do have to realize in coaching/recruiting, that sometimes, a player simply doesn't want to play for you. Sometimes that's just the way it goes. He flew out to Minnesota to visit with Noreen and tried to do his best to keep him committed, but Noreen just wasn't interested.
You do relaize that the kid had already committed and all he needed to do was reassure him that things would be just fine with the new coaching staff? He fell down on this one, there's no way around that.
carolina2010 {l Wrote}:I haven't heard anyone mention the obvious obstacle that he has to overcome with regard to ACC recruitment. No one on his staff has any NBA connection... which is integral to the recruitment of marquee players. High-major, D1 basketball players ALL (delusional or not) want to make it to the next level and generally make decisions accordingly. If the head coach doesn't have said connections... then he usually hires someone who has that pedigree.
TobaccoRoadEagle {l Wrote}: well, this is why bc is worse than other division ii schools (located in rhode island), right carolina?
BC923 {l Wrote}:also Rubin was an 85 on ESPN, so obviously not what we should be shooting for, but I believe a guy like Dallas Elmore was a 78 so not horrible.
TobaccoRoadEagle {l Wrote}:carolina2010 {l Wrote}:TobaccoRoadEagle {l Wrote}: well, this is why bc is worse than other division ii schools (located in rhode island), right carolina?
Why, pray tell, is this directed to me?
because you know everything and everyone - therefore i appreciate your input
TobaccoRoadEagle {l Wrote}:for those long time posters... i have elevated carolina2010 to "thebowl"/"domer44" status
NorthEndEagle {l Wrote}:cat hair pee fire
TobaccoRoadEagle {l Wrote}:branchinator {l Wrote}:TRE,
Forgive carolina, as she's just a little perturbed that Duke has surpassed UNC as the pre-eminent program in the ACC.
unless it happened 5 years ago, she hasn't realized it yet
for those long time posters... i have elevated carolina2010 to "thebowl"/"domer44" status
TobaccoRoadEagle {l Wrote}:eepstein0 {l Wrote}:TobaccoRoadEagle {l Wrote}:branchinator {l Wrote}:TRE,
Forgive carolina, as she's just a little perturbed that Duke has surpassed UNC as the pre-eminent program in the ACC.
unless it happened 5 years ago, she hasn't realized it yet
for those long time posters... i have elevated carolina2010 to "thebowl"/"domer44" status
It's okay Carolina 2010, I'd root for WVU, UConn or Notre Dame before I'd ever root for Duke. Duke is the only program in the country that I'd consider physical violence against their fans ok and acceptable.
you're barking up the wrong bush, omar. she went to school at oklahoma, married a bc hoops player and knows everything about college basketball and bc due to the fact that jerry york once told her to get out of his parking spot
eepstein0 {l Wrote}:TobaccoRoadEagle {l Wrote}:eepstein0 {l Wrote}:TobaccoRoadEagle {l Wrote}:branchinator {l Wrote}:TRE,
Forgive carolina, as she's just a little perturbed that Duke has surpassed UNC as the pre-eminent program in the ACC.
unless it happened 5 years ago, she hasn't realized it yet
for those long time posters... i have elevated carolina2010 to "thebowl"/"domer44" status
It's okay Carolina 2010, I'd root for WVU, UConn or Notre Dame before I'd ever root for Duke. Duke is the only program in the country that I'd consider physical violence against their fans ok and acceptable.
you're barking up the wrong bush, omar. she went to school at oklahoma, married a bc hoops player and knows everything about college basketball and bc due to the fact that jerry york once told her to get out of his parking spot
Calvin Sampson connection?
twballgame9 {l Wrote}:eepstein0 {l Wrote}:TobaccoRoadEagle {l Wrote}:eepstein0 {l Wrote}:TobaccoRoadEagle {l Wrote}:branchinator {l Wrote}:TRE,
Forgive carolina, as she's just a little perturbed that Duke has surpassed UNC as the pre-eminent program in the ACC.
unless it happened 5 years ago, she hasn't realized it yet
for those long time posters... i have elevated carolina2010 to "thebowl"/"domer44" status
It's okay Carolina 2010, I'd root for WVU, UConn or Notre Dame before I'd ever root for Duke. Duke is the only program in the country that I'd consider physical violence against their fans ok and acceptable.
you're barking up the wrong bush, omar. she went to school at oklahoma, married a bc hoops player and knows everything about college basketball and bc due to the fact that jerry york once told her to get out of his parking spot
Calvin Sampson connection?
Who is Calvin Sampson? Sounds like a conflicted member of the Reformation.
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