Paul Mulcahy

Mokum · Apr 18, 2018

Storrs South said:
I'm not compliance so I'm just guessing but I don't think the forum itself is the issue, it's that boosters of a university are trying to sway a kid to come to their school. There's language here on the NCAA site that discusses this.

Only institutional staff members are permitted to recruit prospective student-athletes. Generally, NCAA rules prohibit anyone else from contacting (calling, writing or in-person contact) prospects or the prospect’s relatives or guardian for recruiting purposes.

Ok, boosters I get. But fans? How can there be any control over that?

Mokum · Apr 18, 2018

navery12 said:
It basically boils down to buying tickets makes you a donor to the program, and you'd have to abide by all the compliance guidelines

What if I just watch on TV? Certainly the university can not be expected to monitor twitter accounts of people with no official connection to the school, right?

Storrs South · Apr 18, 2018

Mokum said:
Ok, boosters I get. But fans? How can there be any control over that?

There is no control, no policing, no punishment (at least to my knowledge). And as noted on the NCAA website, a "booster" is not what you or I may think of as a booster. One of the definitions used for a booster is "Been involved otherwise in promoting university athletics" which I understand as being everyone here and on Twitter.

Again I don't believe there are repercussions for it but IMO it's a bad look. That's just my opinion and I also wouldn't want to jeopardize the program in any way, shape, form and while unlikely here why invite the opportunity.

intlzncster · Apr 18, 2018

Was that in April 2014....or 2011?

Scrutiner · Apr 18, 2018

intlzncster said:
Imo I'd rather have whatever shoes make guys comfortable. Everybody's feet are different. Just want them to play as well as possible. Looks are secondary.

I'm pretty traditional but thought it was fun to see what shoes Hamilton, Freeman and the others were wearing each game. The best pair to me were Hamilton's patent leather look shoes that seemed as if they belonged with a tuxedo. He had red ones too and they must have been offered whatever Nike sold and they all picked their favorites.

UCDaveD · Apr 18, 2018

Scrutiner said:
I'm pretty traditional but thought it was fun to see what shoes Hamilton, Freeman and the others were wearing each game. The best pair to me were Hamilton's patent leather look shoes that seemed as if they belonged with a tuxedo. He had red ones too and they must have been offered whatever Nike sold and they all picked their favorites.

From 2012, but a pretty sweet list.

The 25 Greatest Sneakers in UConn Basketball History

intlzncster · Apr 18, 2018

UCDaveD said:
From 2012, but a pretty sweet list.

The 25 Greatest Sneakers in UConn Basketball History

Not a big basketball shoe guy, but Donnel's are pretty sick:

uconn_jack · Apr 18, 2018

4xChamps said:

This is all I see when I look at this kid

navery12 · Apr 18, 2018

Mokum said:
Ok, boosters I get. But fans? How can there be any control over that?

Yeah most people don't care, and the NCAA doesn't enforce it. But by the rule, the definition of a booster is very, very loose

Tex-Lager93 · Apr 18, 2018

uconn_jack said:
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This is all I see when I look at this kid

Except the Weird Science he’s dropping is on the court.

UCDaveD · Apr 18, 2018

navery12 said:
Yeah most people don't care, and the NCAA doesn't enforce it. But by the rule, the definition of a booster is very, very loose

It's completely unenforceable. What's to stop someone from creating fake accounts purporting to be fans of other schools and tweeting at recruits? How would the NCAA even know the difference?

TheChamps990411 · Apr 18, 2018

Storrs South said:

4* likely top #100 player? Yes please!

TheChamps990411 · Apr 18, 2018

tcf15 said:

Bob Sura 2.o?

imno1 · Apr 18, 2018

UCFan1513 said:
Why does it seem this kid is having so many in-home visits with coaches? Is that standard, or just personal preference?

Maybe they heard his mom is a great cook.

UconnU · Apr 18, 2018

UCFan1513 said:
Why does it seem this kid is having so many in-home visits with coaches? Is that standard, or just personal preference?

Pretty much standard. Seems like he’s keeping his options open. Interesting tidbit as a freshman he played alongside Tyus Battle, who if you remember we were heavily involved with. Hurley has a great relationship with their HS coach Mergin Sina who’s a legend in NJ who played basketball for...Seton Hall and URI.

dennismenace · Apr 18, 2018

Scrutiner said:
Let's hope he doesn't get suspended at the start of two seasons for his "off season" proclivities, like Wilbekin. Got so tired of Florida fans we've known for years always talking about "Scottie" and it's funny how they never called to congratulate UConn when Scottie lost to the Huskies the last two times we played. They are diehard fans and still can't come to grips with how their boys blew the huge first half lead in the Final Four.

Ran into the buzz saw of Bazz and Boat.

Scrutiner · Apr 19, 2018

UCDaveD said:
From 2012, but a pretty sweet list.

The 25 Greatest Sneakers in UConn Basketball History

But where are Hamilton's patent leather look shoes? Or did I just imagine them?

Scrutiner · Apr 19, 2018

dennismenace said:
Ran into the buzz saw of Bazz and Boat.

And they made comments about Shabazz claiming he had food issues because he had lots of tattoos. Scottie did too but they felt Shabazz was a bad guy because he spent his Pell grant money on tattoos and complained about being hungry. The guy even gave me grief about rooting for women's basketball because our men's team is in the crapper. I told him at least I don't watch women's softball on TV like he does. They used to be good friends but their whole lives and self worth are tied to how well FL does in sports.
Wait a minute, we might be getting there............

Mokum · Apr 19, 2018

Storrs South said:
There is no control, no policing, no punishment (at least to my knowledge). And as noted on the NCAA website, a "booster" is not what you or I may think of as a booster. One of the definitions used for a booster is "Been involved otherwise in promoting university athletics" which I understand as being everyone here and on Twitter.

Again I don't believe there are repercussions for it but IMO it's a bad look. That's just my opinion and I also wouldn't want to jeopardize the program in any way, shape, form and while unlikely here why invite the opportunity.

Well , I sure won't be doing it. I don't have twitter or facebook either.

mauconnfan · Apr 19, 2018

intlzncster said:
Not a big basketball shoe guy, but Donnel's are pretty sick:

Sick as in? :eek:

Huskybass · Apr 19, 2018

Mulcahy is a Husky. This one is a lock.

Watching this kid play is going to be a treat. Like DHam with some personality and swagger. Loving it.

RayIsTheGOAT · Apr 19, 2018

Huskybass said:
Mulcahy is a Husky. This one is a lock.

Watching this kid play is going to be a treat. Like DHam with some personality and swagger. Loving it.

Is this informed?

JMick · Apr 19, 2018

RayIsTheGOAT said:
Is this informed?

i know people feel good about him but idk if I'd call it a lock unless something happened over the last 24 hours

intlzncster · Apr 19, 2018

RayIsTheGOAT said:
Is this informed?

Zero chance.

UconnU · Apr 19, 2018

NJ.com's boys #NJHoops All-State & All-Group teams for 2018

1st team all-state. Not easy in NJ.

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If he blocks 100, he blocks 100

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