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Originally posted by Hux View PostFunny, since I usually know of new commitments to UNH pretty quickly and all of those on the list for this season ended up on the roster....and whadaya know, it's another freshman...
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Originally posted by UCONN FAN View PostSome coaches do ask their recruits to commit shortly after their visit on campus. I know your guy up there at UNH is notorious for giving a very short window to commit.
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Originally posted by hocper View PostDo you specific examples of this happening?? Names of players? Schools?
Who has a reputation for this?
I've heard of it happening more on the men's side but not women's!
Let us know!
Of course, you will find supporters of certain schools defending their coaches and saying it wasn't their fault....it was Admissions later that wouldn't give clearance, the admissions dean changed, the athlete changed their mind, grades dropped, didn't get scores, yada yada. The bottom line is that if the coach knew their might be an issue later with a "higher power" in the process later, they either shouldn't be making the commitment, or making sure they have upfront buy-in up the line.
Don't be dumb/naive enough to make a one-way commitment that will benefit no one but the coach.
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[QUOTE=Trillium;5613750]I personally know of easily a dozen cases of this in recent years, though I'm sure there's many more. Do some research of schools you are considering. Though not foolproof, one way is to check the early lists of committed athletes and check against final freshman rosters. Talk to those athletes and find out why things changed. Talk to seniors or alums from the program to find out if they are aware of such things ever happening to recruits. You will find things change far more often at a few schools....that should be a big red flag.
Trillium - Thank you for your comments but can you please give me specific examples? (you know of at least a dozen!!), I'm doing my research and your knowledge of specifics could help along with others and this message board could help. If its common knowledge, let us know.
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Re: 2015-2016 Division I Commitments
[QUOTE=hocper;5614012]Originally posted by Trillium View PostI personally know of easily a dozen cases of this in recent years, though I'm sure there's many more. Do some research of schools you are considering. Though not foolproof, one way is to check the early lists of committed athletes and check against final freshman rosters. Talk to those athletes and find out why things changed. Talk to seniors or alums from the program to find out if they are aware of such things ever happening to recruits. You will find things change far more often at a few schools....that should be a big red flag.
Trillium - Thank you for your comments but can you please give me specific examples? (you know of at least a dozen!!), I'm doing my research and your knowledge of specifics could help along with others and this message board could help. If its common knowledge, let us know.
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[QUOTE=hocper;5614088]Originally posted by Trillium View Post
Is that a website? Any other schools/programs beyond the previously mentioned that break verbal commitments?
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Northeastern seems to offer the most for these girls.
Great location-right in the middle of Boston.
Great hockey.
Tremendous coaching staff-especially with the addition of Pellegrini this year.
Co-op Education for 5 years.
Wonderful group of talented players they have as well.
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Re: 2015-2016 Division I Commitments
Originally posted by kinger89 View PostNortheastern seems to offer the most for these girls.
Great location-right in the middle of Boston.
Great hockey.
Tremendous coaching staff-especially with the addition of Pellegrini this year.
Co-op Education for 5 years.
Wonderful group of talented players they have as well.
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Originally posted by 96IllinoisDad View PostYada yada yada, you left out one very important thing that Northeastern can offer to these girls - $$$$$. I assume the offer had to contain athletic money. The question is how much. Did Northeastern offer 3 "quality" sophomore recruits 3 full rides (of its 18 max)? If so, I suspect most scholarship schools don't commit 3 full scholarships to 1st semester sophomores even if they are "quality players".
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Originally posted by Hux View PostActually, I think the opposite is true. Why commit unless the whole enchilada is on the plate?
And I mean no disrespect by calling them quality players (which is what someone else called them), I merely want to distinguish them from Team USA/Team Canada sophomores - or "top prospects".Last edited by 96IllinoisDad; 02-05-2013, 02:18 PM.
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