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Post by GoCats » Mon Sep 18, 2017 11:52 pm

I just visited Utah's campus. Crazy maze of buildings and roads on the side of a big hill. Very few trees. Hot and dry. Interesting in its own way but not a place I would want to visit for long.
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Post by DC69Wildcat » Tue Sep 19, 2017 2:13 am

GoCats wrote:Crazy maze of buildings and roads on the side of a big hill. Very few trees. Hot and dry. Interesting in its own way but not a place I would want to visit for long.
You are describing most of southern California. Battin would likely be very comfortable in that environment.
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Post by BaseRich306 » Tue Sep 19, 2017 9:36 am

I have a really bad feeling about Battin and Utah and would be thrilled to be wrong. They just got a commitment from a 4 star wing who visited the same weekend as Riley. Entering big mo territory, as coach would say.

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Post by wildforthecats » Tue Sep 19, 2017 9:54 am

BaseRich306 wrote:I have a really bad feeling about Battin and Utah and would be thrilled to be wrong. They just got a commitment from a 4 star wing who visited the same weekend as Riley. Entering big mo territory, as coach would say.
Have faith, young grasshopper.

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Post by BaseRich306 » Tue Sep 19, 2017 6:20 pm

wildforthecats wrote:
BaseRich306 wrote:I have a really bad feeling about Battin and Utah and would be thrilled to be wrong. They just got a commitment from a 4 star wing who visited the same weekend as Riley. Entering big mo territory, as coach would say.
Have faith, young grasshopper.
I do as the wizards tell me.

I believe it's between us and Utah. Ohio State just signed a player who projects to play a very similar role to Battin. I don't think the Vandy visit has even been scheduled (could be wrong about that one).

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Post by CastleCat » Wed Sep 20, 2017 11:41 am

Vandy is out
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Post by CatsUpNorth » Wed Sep 20, 2017 11:54 am

CastleCat wrote:Vandy is out
Out of what? Scholarships? Riley Battin final schools? I don't see anything.

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Post by catborn'bred » Wed Sep 20, 2017 12:37 pm

I think that Vandy will sign at least three this year and could sign four. It is definitely looking for one 4/5. I am not sure if Riley is a top priority for Vandy, but I believe he still has a visit scheduled for October 20. The last update has him visiting his four finalists, in this order: Davidson, Utah, Ohio State, Vanderbilt.

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Post by mccabemi » Wed Sep 20, 2017 2:54 pm

CatsUpNorth wrote:
CastleCat wrote:Vandy is out
Out of what? Scholarships? Riley Battin final schools? I don't see anything.
Sometimes you get a message and you just accept it without question.

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Post by Waitress » Wed Sep 20, 2017 7:21 pm

mccabemi wrote:
CatsUpNorth wrote:
CastleCat wrote:Vandy is out
Out of what? Scholarships? Riley Battin final schools? I don't see anything.
Sometimes you get a message and you just accept it without question.
Works for me.
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Post by DCA06 » Wed Sep 20, 2017 9:11 pm

Anything new on hunter ?

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Post by RichmondCat » Thu Sep 21, 2017 9:26 am

DCA06 wrote:Anything new on hunter ?
He is visiting Clemson this weekend per the below. I suspect it is down to Clemson and Davidson.

https://twitter.com/JustinByerly/status ... 7065187328

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Post by CatsUpNorth » Thu Sep 21, 2017 9:30 am

Riley Battin interview with Utah radio station. Seems to really like them: https://espn700sports.com/interviews/ri ... t-9-20-17/

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Post by BDL » Thu Sep 21, 2017 11:43 am

Seemingly precarious/pessimistic position on both...

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Post by CastleCat » Thu Sep 21, 2017 12:31 pm

It seems like the staff has put a ton of time and effort into scouting and recruiting top tier talent for this class and upcoming classes. When I see Davidson pop-up as potential destination for a player we are often mentioned with schools from the PAC 12, ACC, BIG10, SEC, and other high profile conferences.

Schools from these conferences have built in advantages that are admittedly tough to beat. I'm hopeful that Jim Murphy and the Athletic Administration are doing everything in their power to give our coaches the support they need to compete nationally. But I'm worried our AD is in over his head against his peers.

In Riley Battin's interviews he continues to mention strength and conditioning and weight facilities. I hope our administration's inability to hire a Head Strength Coach won't negatively impact our chances with top level talent. We've been without a Head Strength and Conditioning coach since June.

It would be shameful if this was the deciding factor between us and our competitors. What's the point of traveling across the country, overseas, and hosting families for visits if we aren't committed to providing our coaches and current athletes what they need to excel?
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