Marquette #1 class 2009

by -Zoso- on Jul 6, 2009 4:12 PM EDT Comment 36 comments

Clark Francis over at Hoop Scoop magazine(based in Louisville) ranks Marquette the #1 recruitng class in the nation for 2009.He ranks the UK incoming class at #2.So far, MU has signed (3) 4 star players and (1) 3 star player.They have zero 5 star players in this class.I know the debate has come up that UK's 2009 class is one of the best recruiting classes of all time.UK has inked (4) 5 star players along with (2) 4 star players.

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Francis Doesn't Want To Break Streak ...

Of Never Having Been Correct. First time I’ve seen his name mentioned (probably because I make it a point to ignore) in months, perhaps years.

"The prosperity of commerce is now perceived and acknowledged by all enlightened statesmen to be the most useful as well as the most productive source of national wealth, and has accordingly become a primary object of its political cares."

--Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 12, 27 November 1787

by Wild Weasel on Jul 6, 2009 4:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Heh.

Clark Francis has always marched to the beat of a different drummer.

A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan

by Truzenzuzex on Jul 6, 2009 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Everyone has their opinion

I guess………

Maybe he “knows” something no one else does? :)

I want to die while asleep like my grandfather,
not screaming in terror like the passengers in his car.

by bluecrip on Jul 6, 2009 4:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The Only Guy who doesnt rank us #1

is from Louisville……tell me this ain’t about that!!!

Remember, we're having fun now!!!

by ALLBLUCAT on Jul 6, 2009 4:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I knew it ....

It’s that Hozeking guy again …. sheesh

As Dangerfield might say … “No Respect … I tell ya …”

Here’s another guy with a keyboard taking an opposing view to createa little controversy and generate a little chatter …. mission accomplished.

by ukcris on Jul 6, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

HoopScoop

Grades more on quantity than quality of recruits.

by FortyYearCatFan on Jul 6, 2009 4:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

We have five incoming freshman not including Dodson

Four 5 stars and one four star.

I think that settles that dispute.

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by davw83 on Jul 6, 2009 7:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Clipped From HoopScoop

1. MARQUETTE (46 Points)……….7 Recruits……….6.6 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit……….Big East Conference……….(8) Erik Williams, 6’7, WF, Cypress (Cypress Springs) TX; (8) Junior Cadugon, 6’0, PG, Humble (Christian Life) TX; (8) Jeronne Maymon, 6’6, PF, Madison (Memorial) WI; (8) Dwight Buycks, 6’3, 2G, Indian Hills (JC) IA; (8) Darius Johnson-Odom, 6’2, PG, Hutchinson (JC) KS; (3) Brett Roseboro, 6’10, PF, Quakertown (H.S.) PA; (3) Youssouphe Mbao, 7’2, C, Simi Valley (Stoneridge Prep) CA.

2. KENTUCKY (41 Points)……….6 Recruits……….6.8 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit……….Southeastern Conference……….(10) DeMarcus Cousins, 6’10, C, Mobile (LeFlore) AL; (10) John Wall, 6’3, 2G, Raleigh (Word of God) NC; (8) Daniel Orton, 6’10, C, Oklahoma City (Bishop McGuiness) OK; (6) Darnell Dodson, 6’7, WF, Miami-Dade (JC) FL; (4) Eric Bledsoe, 6’0, PG, Birmingham (Parker) AL; (3) Jonathan Hood, 6’7, WF, Madisonville (North Hopkins) KY.

by FortyYearCatFan on Jul 6, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wonder why Bledsoe is rated so low

5* Wall and Cousins are a 10,yet 5* Bledsoe is only a 4 in Francis “ranking system” ?

by -Zoso- on Jul 6, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

He Rates Bledsoe In 71-100 Range

4 points for that range.

Wall and Cousins are both Top 1-5 range.

10 points for that range.

by FortyYearCatFan on Jul 7, 2009 6:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

This falls into....

the why should I care department.

by maysvilleblue on Jul 6, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The Streak Lives!

--Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 12, 27 November 1787

by Wild Weasel on Jul 6, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

All about the envy.

Who really cares what some hack from Louisville thinks?

by kyblue007 on Jul 7, 2009 9:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Help me out.

Where do they keep that NCAA Championship Recruiting Trophy again??

'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'

by HozeKing on Jul 7, 2009 11:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Some In Freedom Hall Or On U Of L Campus

If at all.

by FortyYearCatFan on Jul 7, 2009 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

They don't

but then again,recruiting is the lifeblood of any program.UoL’s incoming class is rated #26,just behind WKU at #20.

by -Zoso- on Jul 7, 2009 11:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Pitino Had Several Recruiting Classes At UK Rated 26th Or Lower

His classes in 1991, 1993, 1996, and 1997 were not rated in Top 25.

I don’t remember many complaints then. Why complain now?

by FortyYearCatFan on Jul 7, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

Zoso – 1
Hoze – 0

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by davw83 on Jul 7, 2009 1:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

LOL

Forty – 1
Zoso – 0
Davw83 – DQ

It’s silly to argue recruitment classes. But feel free I guess to run around shouting ‘…we are #1 or #2…yee-haw!!!’

'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'

by HozeKing on Jul 7, 2009 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It was a funny joke. Get over yourself.

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by davw83 on Jul 7, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not my joke but Zoso's

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by davw83 on Jul 7, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Must you comment on everything?

This is an example of when I write you are absent of original thought. Give it a shot. Good grief.

'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'

by HozeKing on Jul 8, 2009 12:16 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

It's a blog

if you dont like it feel free to leave.

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by davw83 on Jul 8, 2009 8:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Besides

I just like pestering you.

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by davw83 on Jul 8, 2009 8:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pestering = Stalking/Baiting

Tru, seems to me that this is an admission of consciously breaking a Community Rule.

Stalking: Stalking is responding to every post of a particular poster, and works the same way as baiting. It is completely unnecessary to try to get the last word in on every argument, and when I see that happening, you will receive an admonishment.

'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'

by HozeKing on Jul 8, 2009 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pestering

equals being a Hozeking.

I dont respond to EVERY post you make and occasionally when you make a valid point I’ll even agree with you. I do take the time to respond to every pestering point you make that i say. You are just here to incite vitriol and IMO dont add much very often that is positive. I dont like you (judging only by the comments you make on this board) and have a very low opinion of you that is shared by many on this board I suspect.

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by davw83 on Jul 8, 2009 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

that i see

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by davw83 on Jul 8, 2009 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for making my point.

'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'

by HozeKing on Jul 8, 2009 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

If this werent Tru's blog i'd be making some more points .

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by davw83 on Jul 8, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

What team would you chose?

Rivals 2005 Recruiting Class

Team A
Gerald Green
Josh McRoberts
Monta Ellis
Andray Blatche
Martell Webster

Team B
Sam Young
Chris Douglas-Roberts
Darren Collison
Andre McGee
Terrence Williams

Team A were the Top 5 Rated Players coming out of high school. Team B were all lower than the 70th rated player with T-Will being #111. I’m thinking next year for anyone isn’t a sure thing for any team….at all.

'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'

by HozeKing on Jul 7, 2009 3:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

You just never know. Preston Knowles was a two-star recruit and I’m damn glad he plays for UofL.

Also, as a resident of Louisville and not a fan of Kentucky basketball, I firmly believe UK has the best recruiting class this year. In fact, I’d take John Wall over ALL of Marquette’s incoming players.

But you just never know.

by don'tshootmei'macard on Jul 7, 2009 10:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Maybe...even likely.

However one recruiting class does not make a championship.

A freshmen class is a best a contibutor to the ‘veterans’(and UK has a weak group returning. The other issue with this great class is the liklihood of at least two being one & done which would make this class just normal the rmaining 3 years. That has happened to UofL more than a few years with kids leaving early or taking other options.

'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'

by HozeKing on Jul 8, 2009 12:12 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

Pitino Has Won Only 1 Title

It took him 4 straight EXCELLENT recruiting classes (1992-93-94-95) and perhaps the most talented team in the modern era to win by 7 and 9 points over his FF opponents.

Pitino needs OVERWHELMING talent for another title.

by FortyYearCatFan on Jul 8, 2009 6:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not gonna get it as evidenced by

Telfair.

I want to die while asleep like my grandfather,
not screaming in terror like the passengers in his car.

by bluecrip on Jul 8, 2009 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Insightful.

Who has won a talent w/o OVERWHELMING talent? Thank you Mr. Obvious.

Since Calipari has yet to win a title I guess that means one of two conclusions: 1) He’s not that great of a recruiter, or 2) he’s not that good of a coach. Just sayin’.

'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'

by HozeKing on Jul 8, 2009 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs