Question for GOMAB

[bballlfan]

It seems that the only players you rate high and give time to on your board, is either from middle Tn. or have played for you on your AAU team. Some of the players you rate in the top will not be able to go on to the next level, because they have not taken care of the class room. Which falls back on their parents,coach and school guidance counselor. Others that you have rated high did not even start on their AAU teams during the summer but yet they are a top player to you on your board.I understand that you wont to help these young men move on to the next level, but if you only rate players with one eye open , thus not giving the whole state a fair shake. YOUR BOARD WILL NEVER ACQUIRE THE LEVEL THAT YOU WONT ex. Dave Telep

I have talked to a large number of people over the past months and alot of them feel the same way i do. When you started out Ithought this board was on the right track, but it has ended up a very one sided forum. I know this all takes time to do,but try and give every player a fair shake and do a little homework to see if the players you rank high can even go on to the next level.

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[CoachReed]

Which highly rated players on Gomabs list do you think wont go on to the next level? I have talked with several college coaches who believe it is a vary accurate list.

[bballlfan]

I WOULD NEVER LIST THE NAMES BECAUSE IT WOULD HURT THE KIDS

WHEN THE PROCESS IS OVER YOU WILL KNOW BECAUSE THEY WILL STILL BE IN TOWN. YOU CAN ASK HOW ARE YOUR GRADES AND EVERYONE SAYS I'M FINE. BUT THE TRUTH COMES OUT IN THE FINAL YEAR WHEN THEY DO NOT HAVE THE GPA IN THE CORE CLASSES TO GET INTO SCHOOL. THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM EVERY WHERE NOT JUST IN THIS AREA OR THIS SCHOOL YEAR. IT HAPPENED IN THE CLASS OF 2002 AND IT IS ALSO PROBLEM WITH SOME OF THE TOP PICKS IN THE NATION. BUT SOMEONE SOMEWHERE HAS TO START CARING AND MAKING SURE THE KIDS DO WHAT THEY HAVE TO SO THEY CAN MOVE ON TO THE NEXT LEVEL AND IN LIFE MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT.

[Edited by kpteam on 9-13-02 2:46P]

 

[gomab2]

KP......

I'm not sure exactly where you're coming from. I think my rankings are pretty acurate, as I have gained insight from many College Coaches. I'm not saying may rankings are perfect, but they do try to reflect the Ability to play at the next level. I also cannot comment much more if you can't even give me any names. If you would not like to do this publicly, please email me at Coachshul@comcast.net

[gomab2]

Also KP.......

 

I agree that the academic problem is a big problem. It's tough to tell who to point the finger at, but it is definitely something that needs to be helped. Grades kept most of my best players from the Class of 2002 out of the D-1 ranks for another two years, but they are (for the most part) in great situations right now to further their education, and earn a chance to play D-1 ball in two years....