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SonnySide wrote: ↑Sun Jun 02, 2019 2:39 pm

youthathletics wrote: ↑Sun Jun 02, 2019 2:18 pm Is your first sentence accurate or did you mean to say... That it is really "not that" important?

It is really not that important to have service academy experience (in my opinion)... sorry for the mixup
This is assuming they make an effort to learn

youthathletics wrote: ↑Sun Jun 02, 2019 12:32 pm

laxpere wrote: ↑Sun Jun 02, 2019 1:16 am Do you think that the recent recruiting effort has been one of the issues?
I wonder what SonnySide thinks since he sounds like a recent players and might have an insider's perspective.

I know you asked another poster this question but I can say with confidence that recruiting has been quite good. We have a mix of JL, Phipps, Wellner, Camposa, and Parks guys on the yard. Look no further than just a couple of those from the NAPS (2018) class that rolled, they often fall like dominoes once one rolls out. My son, who attended NAPS, embraced the grind and fought through the angst that was the Newport dark ages. There is a unique jubilation and a Thank God, as they look at the Claiborne Pell/Newport Bridge in their rear view one last time and yet.....when you ask each of them about it now, they almost miss it, why? b/c they fought through something that was very trying and disciplined, TOGETHER.

There is a strong argument that coming directly to Annapolis is much like going to NAPS, Plebe Summer is much more enduring and mentally challenging than INDOC at NAPS, but nonetheless you only have to do it once if you are a direct admit. I would guess attrition as a direct would be much less, but NAPS is also a place for academics to get in order...tough balance.

I know a few of the players I spoke with are very excited about this fall and pleased about the anticipation of something new and improved. Myself included.

Tecumseh wrote: ↑Wed Jun 05, 2019 12:29 pm

youthathletics wrote: ↑Sun Jun 02, 2019 12:32 pm

laxpere wrote: ↑Sun Jun 02, 2019 1:16 am Do you think that the recent recruiting effort has been one of the issues?
I wonder what SonnySide thinks since he sounds like a recent players and might have an insider's perspective.

I know you asked another poster this question but I can say with confidence that recruiting has been quite good. We have a mix of JL, Phipps, Wellner, Camposa, and Parks guys on the yard. Look no further than just a couple of those from the NAPS (2018) class that rolled, they often fall like dominoes once one rolls out. My son, who attended NAPS, embraced the grind and fought through the angst that was the Newport dark ages. There is a unique jubilation and a Thank God, as they look at the Claiborne Pell/Newport Bridge in their rear view one last time and yet.....when you ask each of them about it now, they almost miss it, why? b/c they fought through something that was very trying and disciplined, TOGETHER.

There is a strong argument that coming directly to Annapolis is much like going to NAPS, Plebe Summer is much more enduring and mentally challenging than INDOC at NAPS, but nonetheless you only have to do it once if you are a direct admit. I would guess attrition as a direct would be much less, but NAPS is also a place for academics to get in order...tough balance.

I know a few of the players I spoke with are very excited about this fall and pleased about the anticipation of something new and improved. Myself included.

Amplo was hired this AM .. Does Wellner stay or go ?

Joe has amazing LI connections , US National team Assistant , Has a very solid reputation in the coaching community.

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old salt wrote: ↑Wed Jun 05, 2019 1:51 pm I hope Amplo brings his Assoc HC Stephan Brundage * with him :

High scoring Loyola (2004) attackman, with W Genny (upstate NY) recruiting roots.
Assisted Chris Bates at Drexel & Princeton (pairs offense).

* " Brundage’s unique offense has been one of the nation’s most efficient during his time at Marquette, scoring at a high rate and not suffering many turnovers. The Golden Eagles were ranked as high as No. 2 nationally in fewest turnovers per game in 2014 and third in the category among NCAA Division I teams in 2015."

Tecumseh wrote: ↑Wed Jun 05, 2019 12:29 pm

youthathletics wrote: ↑Sun Jun 02, 2019 12:32 pm

laxpere wrote: ↑Sun Jun 02, 2019 1:16 am Do you think that the recent recruiting effort has been one of the issues?
I wonder what SonnySide thinks since he sounds like a recent players and might have an insider's perspective.

I know you asked another poster this question but I can say with confidence that recruiting has been quite good. We have a mix of JL, Phipps, Wellner, Camposa, and Parks guys on the yard. Look no further than just a couple of those from the NAPS (2018) class that rolled, they often fall like dominoes once one rolls out. My son, who attended NAPS, embraced the grind and fought through the angst that was the Newport dark ages. There is a unique jubilation and a Thank God, as they look at the Claiborne Pell/Newport Bridge in their rear view one last time and yet.....when you ask each of them about it now, they almost miss it, why? b/c they fought through something that was very trying and disciplined, TOGETHER.

There is a strong argument that coming directly to Annapolis is much like going to NAPS, Plebe Summer is much more enduring and mentally challenging than INDOC at NAPS, but nonetheless you only have to do it once if you are a direct admit. I would guess attrition as a direct would be much less, but NAPS is also a place for academics to get in order...tough balance.

I know a few of the players I spoke with are very excited about this fall and pleased about the anticipation of something new and improved. Myself included.

Amplo was hired this AM .. Does Wellner stay or go ?

Joe has amazing LI connections , US National team Assistant , Has a very solid reputation in the coaching community.

FORE

“T”

old salt wrote: ↑Wed Jun 05, 2019 1:33 pm The ability to win the BE AQ, twice, with a startup team, in a conf which includes Denver, Gtown & Villinaova, as well as the ability to beat Denver.

Contrast that to Navy's PLT record & results vs conf favorite Loyola over that same period.

Wins the AQ, rather than sharing the "regular season championship"'.

Bravo 3 wrote: ↑Wed Jun 05, 2019 2:36 pm Healthy your mid will love playing for coach Amplo ,
Some of the other starters not so much as I’m sure their will be some change after all the talent is evaluated.

Tecumseh wrote: ↑Wed Jun 05, 2019 12:29 pm

youthathletics wrote: ↑Sun Jun 02, 2019 12:32 pm

laxpere wrote: ↑Sun Jun 02, 2019 1:16 am Do you think that the recent recruiting effort has been one of the issues?
I wonder what SonnySide thinks since he sounds like a recent players and might have an insider's perspective.

I know you asked another poster this question but I can say with confidence that recruiting has been quite good. We have a mix of JL, Phipps, Wellner, Camposa, and Parks guys on the yard. Look no further than just a couple of those from the NAPS (2018) class that rolled, they often fall like dominoes once one rolls out. My son, who attended NAPS, embraced the grind and fought through the angst that was the Newport dark ages. There is a unique jubilation and a Thank God, as they look at the Claiborne Pell/Newport Bridge in their rear view one last time and yet.....when you ask each of them about it now, they almost miss it, why? b/c they fought through something that was very trying and disciplined, TOGETHER.

There is a strong argument that coming directly to Annapolis is much like going to NAPS, Plebe Summer is much more enduring and mentally challenging than INDOC at NAPS, but nonetheless you only have to do it once if you are a direct admit. I would guess attrition as a direct would be much less, but NAPS is also a place for academics to get in order...tough balance.

I know a few of the players I spoke with are very excited about this fall and pleased about the anticipation of something new and improved. Myself included.

Amplo was hired this AM .. Does Wellner stay or go ?

Joe has amazing LI connections , US National team Assistant , Has a very solid reputation in the coaching community.

FORE

“T”

old salt wrote: ↑Wed Jun 05, 2019 1:33 pm The ability to win the BE AQ, twice, with a startup team, in a conf which includes Denver, Gtown & Villinaova, as well as the ability to beat Denver.

Contrast that to Navy's PLT record & results vs conf favorite Loyola over that same period.

Wins the AQ, rather than sharing the "regular season championship"'.