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Message: [QUOTE="uconn34, post: 2285441, member: 625"] I have been watching the Montez Mathis thread re; recruiting While I wish the young man the best [U]he needs to want to be here[/U]. If he doesn't commit, we will go on. If the AAC is our affiliation, we will go on. We have no patience. One would think we were recruiting the next Michael Jordan. It is my opinion and perhaps only my opinion that we cannot reverse last years MBB record and recruit exodus unless two things are hard core principles from our coaching staff. One, enough talent to bring value which few on this board, including myself can truly ascertain and two, they must want to be at UConn. I remember Shabazz holding out his jersey proudly displaying our name and colors. That is the attitude we must recruit. All the rest can/will fall into line. Lastly a note to coach Ollie. I have always been proud of your commitment and respect for the name on the front of the jersey. I believe most here have your back so to speak but please keep your promises. We were to be a run and press team. [U]We are a boring team![/U] We were not a committed team the last several years. If you stay true to your word we will come back, the recruits we want will commit, [U]but this part is on you[/U]. While I want to win, I want to respect our attitude and effort More. Bring that back and the rest will fall into line. I want them to fear the Husky and I want to respect the Husky. So should you! Ten toes in, starts with your commitment to stick to your guns and keep your promises. [/QUOTE]

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