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[IUPbigINDIANS]

It appears said target has not been offered by IUP.


That said, he is still unsigned despite having a listed (11) D2 offers.

Joe has one spot left. He best not miss -- and, it best not be another guard.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Fudala's team is coming up to play UPJ on Nov. 16. I wonder if there's a game in Indiana that same weekend.

Surely they wouldn't travel that far for one non-conference game.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

A name has surfaced for the (perceived) final scholarship roster spot. It's interesting. He's a former PSAC West player.

Hybrid G/F (would be a SF at IUP should he sign). Two years' eligibility.

This came from very close to the program so I'm not going to leak the name yet.

If this happens, he would likely be the opening night starter. He has numerous D2 offers as of right now but has ties to several IUP current players.

It's not Tomiwa or Pip.

[EyeoftheHawk]

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My hunch would be he figures get 2-3 under Joe and then maybe have a shot at a Clarion-type job.

Or, he needed a job and Joe needed an assistant. The stars aligned.

All of that said, I've heard he did a pretty good job last year (especially given the mess they had).

As I've told you before, how Chucky isn't on that staff blows my mind. He would be an ace recruiter. He's extremely likeable, he played, he's young, etc.

Chucky is a good dude and has found some nice success with Emerson Fundamentals. I’ve enjoyed every interaction with him. It seems like he’d be a good fit from the outside looking in.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

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If you're Steve... why did he go back to a job that he *****ed about previous?

My hunch would be he figures get 2-3 under Joe and then maybe have a shot at a Clarion-type job.

Or, he needed a job and Joe needed an assistant. The stars aligned.

All of that said, I've heard he did a pretty good job last year (especially given the mess they had).

As I've told you before, how Chucky isn't on that staff blows my mind. He would be an ace recruiter. He's extremely likeable, he played, he's young, etc.

[IUPalum]

[QUOTE=IUPHawks24;n828584]

Why would Steve put his job on the line for a below average Division II player? He must not think it's much of a risk.

If you're Steve... why did he go back to a job that he *****ed about previous?

[IUPHawks24]

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Did you not know that Stevie P already had coaching ties to IUP? I bet you didn't. I'm sure Stevie P also thinks he can control Pickens now too. He better because if he doesn't, he'll be out of a job again!

Why would Steve put his job on the line for a below average Division II player? He must not think it's much of a risk.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

[QUOTE=IUPalum;n828527]

Did you not know that Stevie P already had coaching ties to IUP? I bet you didn't. I'm sure Stevie P also thinks he can control Pickens now too. He better because if he doesn't, he'll be out of a job again!

Catch me up here ... was Steve his HC at Prep?

I think IUP fans are going to like Pickens. He's going to fit well in to Joe's defensive philosophy.

The kid got in a fight (at age 18). We aren't talking murder or heavy drugs. The serious charges were all tossed.

Hoping for the best.

[gman16506]

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Did you not know that Stevie P already had coaching ties to IUP? I bet you didn't. I'm sure Stevie P also thinks he can control Pickens now too. He better because if he doesn't, he'll be out of a job again!

Yes. I was aware of that and I think it is an excellent situation for Pickens. As I said in a previous post, I only wish him well in his academic and athletic career. Hopefully, any personal issues that he may have are behind him as well.

[IUPalum]

[QUOTE=gman16506;n828518]

You obviously don't know the whole situation so this is a waste of time. Enjoy the temporary winning, fair weather fan.

Never said I knew the "whole situation", but it is an established fact that those two individuals are now at IUP. Ironic, isn't it?

Did you not know that Stevie P already had coaching ties to IUP? I bet you didn't. I'm sure Stevie P also thinks he can control Pickens now too. He better because if he doesn't, he'll be out of a job again!

[gman16506]

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You obviously don't know the whole situation so this is a waste of time. Enjoy the temporary winning, fair weather fan.

Never said I knew the "whole situation", but it is an established fact that those two individuals are now at IUP. Ironic, isn't it?

[IUPalum]

Agreed as both those individuals ended up at IUP and that is a fact...........irony in the first degree!

You obviously don't know the whole situation so this is a waste of time. Enjoy the temporary winning, fair weather fan.

[gman16506]

Yes it is! Notice the two that are linked together. Opinions vs Facts. I'll take the facts every time.

Agreed as both those individuals ended up at IUP and that is a fact...........irony in the first degree!

[IUPalum]

Irony is like that sometimes!

Yes it is! Notice the two that are linked together. Opinions vs Facts. I'll take the facts every time.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

As a comparison (for those curious) Pickens is very similar to Brandon Spain.

He's not going to put up 20 PPG but that won't be his role. He's lighting fast and a defensive pest - much like Spain. They are even very similar size.



I suspect Sarp will redshirt this season (as he should have last year). He has a future here but getting in the guard rotation will be very difficult for him this upcoming season.

Adding these two guards (neither is coming here to ride pine) still makes me wonder if perhaps Dallis and Denzel won't be ready. Both had surgery (ACL) the first week of January. Both will be (9) months out when camp opens in early October. That timeline is feasible for some. But, not for others.