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  1. #1
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    Duke has offered Leslie McDonald

    Duke has extended an offer to Leslie Williams (aka "Leslie McDonald," but only after the coffee's kicked in -ed), making him the fourth player to be offered in the class of 2009.
    Last edited by -jk; 01-15-2008 at 01:18 PM. Reason: spelling error

  2. #2
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    "Duke has extended an offer to Leslie Williams"

    In case you didn't know, he's good friends with recent signee Elliott McDonald.

  3. #3
    Quote Originally Posted by jimsumner View Post
    "Duke has extended an offer to Leslie Williams"

    In case you didn't know, he's good friends with recent signee Elliott McDonald.
    Elliot Williams? Never mind...

    Thanks for that post. I saw this page this morning (but I know it isn't always accurate):

    http://duke.scout.com/a.z?s=167&p=9&cfg=bb&c=4&yr=2009

    I'd love to see McDonald, Boynton, Murphy, Painter (not offered yet I know), and Echenique suit up - that's a STRONG class...
    Last edited by vango; 01-15-2008 at 11:13 AM. Reason: I think I got it the second time I read it :)

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    I know it's Elliott Williams.

    Mark inadvertently conflated Leslie McDonald to Leslie Williams. I responded with Elliott McDonald in an attempt at whimsical humor that apparently fell unnoticed and unmourned in some distant wilderness.

    FWIW, no one in my family appreciates my sense of humor either.

  5. #5
    Quote Originally Posted by jimsumner View Post
    I know it's Elliott Williams.

    Mark inadvertently conflated Leslie McDonald to Leslie Williams. I responded with Elliott McDonald in an attempt at whimsical humor that apparently fell unnoticed and unmourned in some distant wilderness.

    FWIW, no one in my family appreciates my sense of humor either.
    I know - I apparently was editing my post as you were writing this message - got it the second time. A little slow this morning - I'll blame it on my sinus medication...

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    From what I hear...

    We have a good shot at Boynton, but how do we stand with the other 3? Anyboyd have any info or feelings on how many of these 4 we may actually get? Just Curious!!!

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    any back up prospects out there, just in case none of these 4 sign else where.

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    Well....

    If NONE of them sign else where we don't need a back-up plan do we?

    Just Kidding (couldn't resist)

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    John Henson, Travis Wear, and David Wear are back-ups.

    Sorry, couldn't resist.

    Duke is at least looking at Deshawn Painter, Jon Hood, and Terrell Vinson. Not sure how seriously. Mark can speak to this.

    Let's keep in mind that targets can and will emerge later in the process. How many of us had heard of Olek Czyz a year ago?

  10. #10

    Need more back ups

    Quote Originally Posted by jimsumner View Post
    John Henson, Travis Wear, and David Wear are back-ups.
    I believe the Wear twins are headed to Carolina.

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    Memo to self.

    No more attempts at humor.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jimsumner View Post
    Memo to self.

    No more attempts at humor.
    If it makes you feel any better, this post made me laugh...
    "There can BE only one."

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    Sorry, I don't speak sarcasm

    Quote Originally Posted by jimsumner View Post
    Memo to self.

    No more attempts at humor.
    Fair enough

  14. #14

    Cool

    Quote Originally Posted by jimsumner View Post
    Memo to self.

    No more attempts at humor.
    Good call. At least so early in the day.

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    We are the leader for Boynton, I will be shocked if he signs anywhere but Duke. As for McDonald we have a good shot at him other schools involved besides us Tenn, Mem, and Carolina. There have been rumers that Duke is his dream school I fell real good about are chances of landing him.

    Enhenique is the big guy we are going after we stand a good shot of landing him also. Other schools Vilinova, Miami, and the twerps. I believe we are the leader for his services right now, we will be in a dog fight with vilinova he likes them a lot he was at their midnight madness and loves the school. In the end I think we win out.

    Murphy is the 4 guy we have offered this is guy that is hard to figure out, his dad played at BC so many people believe they lead, but he gave a interview a few weeks ago and after the interview I feel beter about landing him he mentioned Duke more than any other team, even when asked about other teams he found away to talk about Duke. I believe it comes down to Duke, BC and Florida.

  16. #16

    Just Really Curious...

    Quote Originally Posted by Bud View Post
    We are the leader for Boynton, I will be shocked if he signs anywhere but Duke. As for McDonald we have a good shot at him other schools involved besides us Tenn, Mem, and Carolina. There have been rumers that Duke is his dream school I fell real good about are chances of landing him.

    Enhenique is the big guy we are going after we stand a good shot of landing him also. Other schools Vilinova, Miami, and the twerps. I believe we are the leader for his services right now, we will be in a dog fight with vilinova he likes them a lot he was at their midnight madness and loves the school. In the end I think we win out.

    Murphy is the 4 guy we have offered this is guy that is hard to figure out, his dad played at BC so many people believe they lead, but he gave a interview a few weeks ago and after the interview I feel beter about landing him he mentioned Duke more than any other team, even when asked about other teams he found away to talk about Duke. I believe it comes down to Duke, BC and Florida.
    OK. I finally have to ask this. I have no reason to doubt anything you said. However, I am really curious to know how you guys get all this inside info. Is it from newsletters and websites? If so, which ones are regarded as the most worthwhile? I realize what a lame question that must be, but I thank you very much for your indulgence. I would like to follow the recruiting more closely.

  17. #17
    Quote Originally Posted by jimsumner View Post
    Memo to self.

    No more attempts at humor.
    No! i've been LMAO at your posts today!

    I even laughed at the "back-ups" joke that apparently no one else has got yet. especially with all this UNC recruiting discussion you think people might get it...

    Also, Jim, I'd be curious to know ur thoughts relative to Bud's above with regard to how you feel about landing our four offered players. I love boynton and have been excited to hear that we are pretty much the leader for him, but I'd love some confirmation from a source I trust a littler better (no offense to anyone else, but I think we all know Jim's the man. Watzone: please feel free to chime in as well). thanks in advance.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SilkyJ View Post
    No! i've been LMAO at your posts today!

    I even laughed at the "back-ups" joke that apparently no one else has got yet. especially with all this UNC recruiting discussion you think people might get it...

    Also, Jim, I'd be curious to know ur thoughts relative to Bud's above with regard to how you feel about landing our four offered players. I love boynton and have been excited to hear that we are pretty much the leader for him, but I'd love some confirmation from a source I trust a littler better (no offense to anyone else, but I think we all know Jim's the man. Watzone: please feel free to chime in as well). thanks in advance.
    Okay, I am warning you that it is sorta cryptic. Duke has offered just four players giving them all of their focus. Duke has had success in the past and they must feel that .... okay, there chances are good or they'd be after ten or twenty players. There are a few backup plans, but I gotta get my milk money for anymore info.

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    Quote Originally Posted by watzone View Post
    Okay, I am warning you that it is sorta cryptic. Duke has offered just four players giving them all of their focus. Duke has had success in the past and they must feel that .... okay, there chances are good or they'd be after ten or twenty players. There are a few backup plans, but I gotta get my milk money for anymore info.
    How is this different from Duke's previous strategy, though? Duke has focused on small numbers of recruits before and doesn't land everyone -- why should this year be different?

    I'm aware of a few backup plans, but was also told Duke would cast a wider net...

  20. #20
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jumbo View Post
    How is this different from Duke's previous strategy, though? Duke has focused on small numbers of recruits before and doesn't land everyone -- why should this year be different?

    I'm aware of a few backup plans, but was also told Duke would cast a wider net...
    It is my understanding, for the Class of 2009, Duke did cast a wider net. The staff scouted/observed/evaluated a large number of recruits, prior to offering scholarships to four.

    I'm not claiming inside info. My info is just the rumblings of an Internet junkie.
    Bob Green

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