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Post by lou on Mar 18, 2024 16:29:33 GMT -5
Lehigh's Sisselman transferred from Bucknell, played this year as a junior
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Post by HC13 on Mar 18, 2024 16:34:36 GMT -5
In fact, last year Remi Sisselman transfered from Bucknell to Lehigh.
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Post by longsuffering on Mar 18, 2024 17:36:11 GMT -5
There used to be a specific rule that transfers between PL schools required 2 years in residence before eligible to play. I just searched the PL Policy & Procedures and it appears that the that rule no longer exists. Probably as a result of the change in NCAA transfer rules. That policy is from the pre-portal, pre-NIL "Plantation" mindset. Student athletes have been emancipated and now they are driving the bus. The concepts of restraint of trade and collusion come to mind as obstacles to a policy restricting or hampering student athlete movement in today's environment.
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Post by longsuffering on Mar 18, 2024 17:48:44 GMT -5
PL Coaches/ADs could let Army and Navy Coaches/ADs know that if any athletes are leaving the Military Academies due to not being the right overall fit, the other PL schools will give them special transfer consideration. That might make a Freshman or Sophomore feel more support when faced with such a weighty decision. I have a friend who left West Point and transferred to the former Boston State College -which got replaced by UMass Boston (1-0 vs Holy Cross) and had a great career as a teacher but said leaving West Point was brutal.
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Post by purplehaze on Mar 18, 2024 18:08:26 GMT -5
So the academies would facilitate players leaving their programs to other PL schools to then beat them during the following year’s competitions? I don’t think so, LS
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Post by longsuffering on Mar 18, 2024 18:23:13 GMT -5
I'm thinking of a coordinated approach that would aim to be good for the Academies, good for the PL and good for the student athletes if that resource interests the student with no obligation on any entity to participate if they don't want to. I bet the Service Academies do not want people who don't want to be there and don't need the bad word of mouth from an ugly ending, that does no one any good. Once a student makes his or her final commitment to the military it's different. I'm not sure at what point that happens.
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Post by purplehaze on Mar 19, 2024 12:36:33 GMT -5
Bison also losing Grace Sullivan to the portal, 6'4" soph who averaged 9 pts and 5 rebs per game - she was part of what would have been an experienced twin tower look along with Sofilkanich next season. Will our coach MM make a call ?
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Post by HC13 on Mar 19, 2024 13:04:07 GMT -5
Bison also losing Grace Sullivan to the portal, 6'4" soph who averaged 9 pts and 5 rebs per game - she was part of what would have been an experienced twin tower look along with Sofilkanich next season. Will our coach MM make a call ? I hope, but wonder if she is looking to a higher program as we are likely in rebuild mode next year.
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Post by HC13 on Mar 19, 2024 13:27:57 GMT -5
What's going on at Bucknell, pretty much lost the entire soph class. I really thought they would be a powerhouse next season.
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Post by bfoley82 on Mar 19, 2024 14:25:48 GMT -5
Bison also losing Grace Sullivan to the portal, 6'4" soph who averaged 9 pts and 5 rebs per game - she was part of what would have been an experienced twin tower look along with Sofilkanich next season. Will our coach MM make a call ? Bison lost Collins last year and she was pretty good for Columbia this year.
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Post by HC13 on Mar 19, 2024 14:31:47 GMT -5
Bison also losing Grace Sullivan to the portal, 6'4" soph who averaged 9 pts and 5 rebs per game - she was part of what would have been an experienced twin tower look along with Sofilkanich next season. Will our coach MM make a call ? Bison lost Collins last year and she was pretty good for Columbia this year. No sure that Sullivan is the same caliber of player that Collins is, but she will have plenty of suitors no doubt.
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Post by rgs318 on Mar 19, 2024 14:32:49 GMT -5
6'4" pretty much guarantees that.
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Post by HC13 on Mar 19, 2024 15:29:20 GMT -5
Not unsurprising, Weimar in the portal as a grad transfer
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Post by rgs318 on Mar 19, 2024 15:40:07 GMT -5
Glad to see that. I wish her well.
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Post by longsuffering on Mar 19, 2024 18:14:03 GMT -5
Weimar could follow Avery's path to become a Badger.
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Post by HC13 on Mar 20, 2024 13:25:26 GMT -5
A big hit for American, sophomore Molly Lavin into the portal
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Post by longsuffering on Mar 20, 2024 15:22:24 GMT -5
I don't expect any surprises from HC. Cahalan has started contributing and has a clear path to solid playing time next year with Janelle and Callie graduating. Her height would make her attractive in the portal. I can't think of any other logical candidates.
I'm thinking most PL level freshmen need to show decent production to get a scholarship offer. Otherwise a blank slate, non-disgruntled HS senior looks like a cleaner bet. Unless a program has turned into a bus station and doesn't want half the team to be freshmen. Why leave HC for that situation?
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Post by HC13 on Mar 20, 2024 15:39:21 GMT -5
I don't expect any surprises from HC. Cahalan has started contributing and has a clear path to solid playing time next year with Janelle and Callie graduating. Her height would make her attractive in the portal. I can't think of any other logical candidates. I'm thinking most PL level freshmen need to show decent production to get a scholarship offer. Otherwise a blank slate, non-disgruntled HS senior looks like a cleaner bet. Unless a program has turned into a bus station and doesn't want half the team to be freshmen. Why leave HC for that situation? I would not assume logic plays a hugh part in these decisions. I suspect that there are several places that might be interested if Meg, Donnelly or Janie went into the portal, for that matter even Lewis. Even if you don't believe that one or more is a legit D1 player, plenty of D2 would be sniffing around. Size always gets interest. God forbid Flans decided to move up in competition! She would certainly get A10 & lower P5 program interest.
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Post by longsuffering on Mar 20, 2024 15:59:44 GMT -5
And unfortunately our coach is not immune from interest from better paying programs.
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Post by rgs318 on Mar 20, 2024 16:12:43 GMT -5
Interesting but self-destructive fantasies. Here is different one...the players who have such a strong bond and know their place in this system work with their incoming recruits to have this team continue to improve - even with the graduation of our 4 strong seniors. And, the coach who brought themto HC stays to help make that a reality. Too far fetched? I hope not. Some posters here sound like the fans I met at a Cubs game at Wrigley. They were fruendly to us as outsiders, but they spent much of the game discussing where their young talent would play next year. They assumed no one would stay...that is until they did stay and, as a result, went to the World Series. Could we have fans who focus more on who and what is here and less on how it could be disassembled? Just sayin'
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Post by HC13 on Mar 20, 2024 17:16:59 GMT -5
Come on, self-destructive? I just think in this day and age it's a bit naive to assume a player may not decide to leave for any variety of reasons. I hope & expect that will not be the case for this crew, but won't stop checking the portal until it closes on May 2nd.
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Post by WorcesterGray on Mar 20, 2024 17:41:28 GMT -5
"Self-destructive" may be a bit over the top, but I'd rather just enjoy this week as a fan of this team, than worry about the half-empty glass I left in the other room.
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Post by efg72 on Mar 20, 2024 17:49:22 GMT -5
I don't expect any surprises from HC. Cahalan has started contributing and has a clear path to solid playing time next year with Janelle and Callie graduating. Her height would make her attractive in the portal. I can't think of any other logical candidates. I'm thinking most PL level freshmen need to show decent production to get a scholarship offer. Otherwise a blank slate, non-disgruntled HS senior looks like a cleaner bet. Unless a program has turned into a bus station and doesn't want half the team to be freshmen. Why leave HC for that situation? Without film or a long term relationship prior to college it is unlikely they get an offer
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Post by longsuffering on Mar 20, 2024 18:41:53 GMT -5
Interesting but self-destructive fantasies. Here is different one...the players who have such a strong bond and know their place in this system work with their incoming recruits to have this team continue to improve - even with the graduation of our 4 strong seniors. And, the coach who brought themto HC stays to help make that a reality. Too far fetched? I hope not. Some posters here sound like the fans I met at a Cubs game at Wrigley. They were fruendly to us as outsiders, but they spent much of the game discussing where their young talent would play next year. They assumed no one would stay...that is until they did stay and, as a result, went to the World Series. Could we have fans who focus more on who and what is here and less on how it could be disassembled? Just sayin' So we should hire Theo Epstein as GM (Kit can stay as AD) so he can break the 77 year Crusader Curse like he did with the Red Sox and Cubs?🙂 Of course I agree with your optimistic outlook and there are no signs that is not in progress. Our players and staff are not immune from temptation but we are in a sweet spot now and it should take mighty good offers to disrupt things. MM signed an extension, which is a good sign.
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Post by HC13 on Mar 20, 2024 18:54:25 GMT -5
I don't expect any surprises from HC. Cahalan has started contributing and has a clear path to solid playing time next year with Janelle and Callie graduating. Her height would make her attractive in the portal. I can't think of any other logical candidates. I'm thinking most PL level freshmen need to show decent production to get a scholarship offer. Otherwise a blank slate, non-disgruntled HS senior looks like a cleaner bet. Unless a program has turned into a bus station and doesn't want half the team to be freshmen. Why leave HC for that situation? Without film or a long term relationship prior to college it is unlikely they get an offer Well, if that were only the case, how did we end up with Wright? I don't disagree that the first area of interest would likely come from a school that had shown previous interest, but as I understand the proccess today, the primary support & interlocutor is often your former AAU coach. I'm not suggesting that anybody is teed up to leave but I don't dismiss the possibility out of hand.
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