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Re: Travis Wear discusses state of UCLA’s frontcourt

Mark — Sat, 25 May 2013 14:14:46 -0000

I like these interviews with the payers in the offseason, especially as we gain insights about the new coaching staff. Summer doesn't have to bea dead zone for basketball news!

Re: UCLA basketball shows off acting chops in Spring Sing

Joe Blow — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:53:47 -0000

Give me a break. We sucked last year. He should be practicing.

Re: Eddie Vanderdoes could decommit from Notre Dame

Jonathan Taylor — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:48:45 -0000

But what you don't understand, THE KIDS DOESN'T COMMIT TO THAT SCHOOL, FOR THE SCHOOL. THEY COMMIT TO THE COACH, AT THAT SCHOOL!.... So when a coach leave shouldn't those kids who committed to him and his coaching staff be allowed to transfer just like he did?

And I dont even want to get into it about scholarships...

Re: Norman Powell talks about decision to stay at UCLA

maze949 — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:09:41 -0000

Nope, you're just a whining popinjay, who didn't even go to UCLA.

Re: Norman Powell talks about decision to stay at UCLA

FreeShabazz — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:40:47 -0000

He is Trojan Mark.

Re: Norman Powell talks about decision to stay at UCLA

Joe Blow — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:26:59 -0000

This kid will be another bruin problem.

Re: Norman Powell talks about decision to stay at UCLA

Marc — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:43:55 -0000

In all fairness, Powell said he was going to stay no matter who came along really, just as long as Howland was gone.

Alford didn't so much as keep them as Howland leaving had more impact than anything.

Re: Norman Powell talks about decision to stay at UCLA

BruinInSeattle — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:54:10 -0000

If the only qualification for a new head coach was one who could get along with players and not alienate them then just about anyone in the country could have gotten the job...which is sadly what it feels like.

Re: Eddie Vanderdoes could decommit from Notre Dame

Strangerinastangeland — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:50:09 -0000

Exactly. They are teenagers who are under a lot of pressure. It's OK to change your mind. Once you file the letter of intent, different story.

Re: Eddie Vanderdoes could decommit from Notre Dame

Tool Box — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:44:43 -0000

Coaching is a different scenario as they are contract employees that get hired\fired all of the time. The hiring of coaches is by contract between the school and the coach, there is no draft, no formalized recruitment, etc. Its a whole different animal.

That being said, schools should be required to give out 4 years scholarships so that these kids get the education that they are promised.

Re: Eddie Vanderdoes could decommit from Notre Dame

Tool Box — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:41:45 -0000

They can't block him from going to a school, but he would be ineligible from playing his freshman year and receiving another scholarship for that year. He would have to pay his own way and sit out the year. He would only have three years of eligibility left.

Look at it from the ND perspective, or any other school for that matter. They aside a scholarship for EV that they cannot fill if he does not enroll. Further, they have a hole at NT that they could have filled with another player. EV is putting them in a bad spot.

I don't blame the kid for going to whatever school he wants to go to, but there has to be some sort of deterrent, otherwise it would be open season on everyone's incoming freshman regardless of the LOI.

Re: Norman Powell talks about decision to stay at UCLA

RoycePowell — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:00:06 -0000

No problem!

Re: Norman Powell talks about decision to stay at UCLA

Mark — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:57:55 -0000

I'm old school!

Re: Norman Powell talks about decision to stay at UCLA

RoycePowell — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:54:27 -0000

Agreed....we don't want the new coach to fail obviously but you have to at least look at the facts of his situation and the current state of UCLA basketball. He has only recruited his son Bryce to come to UCLA so far. Everything else, TBD.

Re: Norman Powell talks about decision to stay at UCLA

RoycePowell — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:52:59 -0000

Hey Mark...It's called the Pac 12, or usually depending on the NCAA sanctions every year at southern cal, the Pac 11

Re: Norman Powell talks about decision to stay at UCLA

barry1817 — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:19:43 -0000

Mark and he probably was responsible for Anderson staying as well.

There was a lot of chatter about him not being happy with Ben.

Re: Norman Powell talks about decision to stay at UCLA

Mark — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:18:47 -0000

Well you have to remember the starting point: a virtual revolving door of players. If Howland was retained, Powell and Parker and would transferred. That would have been devastating. Howland's lack of basketball knowledge notwithstanding, the continual player exodus is what has really crippled the team since 2008. We have some freshmen coming in, and some solid returning players. I think Ucla is well positioned to win the Pac 10 again next season.

Re: Norman Powell talks about decision to stay at UCLA

miker%buffspec.com — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:11:20 -0000

I sincerely hope there's more to it than what he says here because this is gibberish.
MichaelRyerson

Re: Norman Powell talks about decision to stay at UCLA

carlosatUCLA — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:42:56 -0000

This is a very fair assessment. People want to give Alford the B.O.D. but he hasn't exactly warranted it yet. It's OK to be critical, but some UCLA fans are super afraid of hearing criticism of any aspect of this team.

Re: Norman Powell talks about decision to stay at UCLA

RoycePowell — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:35:26 -0000

It's a sad day when people consider the new UCLA head basketball coach convincing players not to transfer as an accomplishment....It's really gotten that bad! Anyway, Alford hasn't done anything yet except set up his direct deposit account at CHASE....we will all have to give him a chance because we have no other choice per our genius AD...support the student/athletes...that's where the real fun resides.

Re: Norman Powell talks about decision to stay at UCLA

Sam C — Thu, 23 May 2013 01:25:25 -0000

Amen Mark lets hope for good things for the program

Re: Norman Powell talks about decision to stay at UCLA

Mark — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:43:44 -0000

Hmm you have no response to the substance of my comment, because it's undeniably true, so you nit pick.

Re: Norman Powell talks about decision to stay at UCLA

maze949 — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:11:17 -0000

According to you, the decision has already "payed off" [sic]. I'm trying to figure out if you know more about basketball or the English language. Bruin alum? I think not...

Re: Norman Powell talks about decision to stay at UCLA

Mark — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:08:00 -0000

And to those of you saying Alford hasn't recruited anyone yet...getting these 2 fellows to stay is huge. I think they can be very solid players with the right guidance

Re: Eddie Vanderdoes could decommit from Notre Dame

IIWIICUB — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:54:18 -0000

u mad?