ACC (Pitt) vs. A10  -  I think he would make more of a splash in the A10 and though I am prejudiced, the family type atmosphere of Duquesne far outweighs Pitt.

According to Brian on the Yuku boad, pg Desmond Ridenour has commited.

Duane Notice impressed with South Carolina.

http://southcarolina.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1487191

The Connecticut guard has already visited two schools (St. Bonaventure and Duquesne) and could potentially visit a few more after getting back home and discussing his options. One thing is certain though, the Gamecocks made a big impression on Notice and look to be a factor when it comes time to announce his decision.

"When I get home I'll talk things over with my family and my coaches," Notice said before boarding the flight home. "South Carolina definitely surprised me. It's more than just a big university. They're in the SEC and they're good people. The facilities were nicer than the other programs I've visited and the population was much bigger. They're committed to bouncing back next season and having a good year. I may visit Seton Hall and Auburn to compare everything but I'm not sure yet."

Jon Severe is suppose to be cutting his list today. We should know soon if we made the cut.

Chas Rich‏@ChasRich272hRT @PantherLair RT @MattSteinbrink Just learned that Jon Severe is cutting his list today and Pitt will be a finalist

Severe cuts his list

http://nychoops.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1487711

Not in order: West Virginia, Pitt, Rutgers, Fordham, Seton Hall, Duquesne, George Washington, Kansas State, Boston College, CREIGHTON."
Asked what the ten schools have in common, Severe responded, "Chance of playing a lot as a freshman."
 

Not in order: West Virginia, Pitt, Rutgers, Fordham, Seton Hall, Duquesne, George Washington, Kansas State, Boston College, CREIGHTON."
Asked what the ten schools have in common, Severe responded, "Chance of playing a lot as a freshman."


Hell, if that is his criteria he can play every game - the entire game - if he would come to Duquesne!
Just Saying!

Last edited by FAM (3/25/2013 1:40 pm)

I would like to see us stop at four recruits. We had four last year and with four in the upcoming year, that puts us in good shape for the years after that. With a class of five, we will pay down the road by not being able to fill in spots due to too few scholarships.

Alex Kline‏@TheRecruitScoop3h2013 Christ the King (NY) SG Jon Severe will make his college decision on May 22nd

duq81 wrote:

CLK wrote:

Alex Kline‏@TheRecruitScoop3h2013 Christ the King (NY) SG Jon Severe will make his college decision on May 22nd

I would think that some of his schools are not going to wait on him that long. He may end up having his list shrunk for him.

 
The spring signing period runs from April 17 to May 15th.  This means he has no intention to sign a National Letter of Intent, which further means he really will not be bound until he actually enrolls at the school of his choice.  Hard spot for the coaching staff on this one.

Last edited by CLK (3/26/2013 5:39 pm)

I don't know much about the recruiting landscape but people certainly seem high on him. I would love to see such a high-calibre prospect come to Duquesne, but not at the cost of a one-and-transfer or other sort of kick to the gonads of the program.

I hope if he commits here, he's here for four good years including a couple trips to the NCAAs.

Maybe Severe is trying to determine who truely wants him instead of filling holes.

Who needs Severe more, us or Pitt? I don't think there's any doubt it's us. But Pitt's budget is what, twice the size of ours? It's really hard to compete for some of these kids when Dixon can hop on a private jet or whatever he needs to do to show up to schmooze the kid. I certainly understand why kids fall for all of that ... if you're going to play in Pittsburgh, why go someplace where the coach is offering you Hardee's when they have Emiril serving steak on the other side of town.

I really do hope Ferry has answers, whether it's relationships, a pipeline, or whatever.