A Sea Of Red

Posted: **January 2nd, 2008, 4:55 pm**

http://www.charlotte.com/sports/story/424996.html

http://florida.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=756002

Posted: **January 2nd, 2008, 5:00 pm**

Very nice reports, 'dox. I think we are thrilled we got his John Hancock in the fall signing period as his stock begins to rise even higher.

Posted: **January 2nd, 2008, 5:00 pm**

This to me is a telling part of that first article:

Rivals.com national recruiting analyst Justin Young got a good look at Seth Curry over three days at this tournament. After Curry's 26-point, six-rebound, three-assist, two-steal performance Saturday, Young said he likes Curry a little more than North Carolina's prized recruit, 6-foot-1 point guard Larry Drew from Woodland Hills, Calif.

Posted: **January 2nd, 2008, 5:02 pm**

In fact, Stephen said, at the same age, Seth is a better player. Rivals.com national recruiting analyst Justin Young got a good look at Seth Curry over three days at this tournament. After Curry's 26-point, six-rebound, three-assist, two-steal performance Saturday, Young said he likes Curry a little more than North Carolina's prized recruit, 6-foot-1 point guard Larry Drew from Woodland Hills, Calif.

"I know it sounds a little crazy to say it," Young said. "But we missed the boat on his brother and history has shown that with these Curry boys, they come on late. Seth is on a big upswing right now."

Two years ago, I thought Seth Curry would be lucky to earn a college scholarship. Now, I'm starting to think that -- like his brother -- he's a major-college recruit going to a small school. As recruiting gurus like Young like to say, Liberty's getting a steal.

Would be great for him to grow a couple inches, and I'm really looking forward to him getting on campus.

Posted: **January 2nd, 2008, 5:05 pm**

This comes from the 2nd article:

Carson Sullivan, the local MVP of the tournament, scored 18 points (7-14 FG, 1-4 from 3, 3-4 FT) for Charlotte Christian and used the event as a spring board onto the national stage. He's a crafty and gritty kid that plays with some toughness that exceeds the face value. His perimeter game is tough and his ability to put the ball on the floor is undervalued.

Sullivan, a great student, cemented himself onto the mid-major radar this weekend. Liberty, William & Mary and Charleston Southern are counted amongst those that are interested in him early.

Posted: **January 2nd, 2008, 9:14 pm**

if Curry is all that and a bag of chips as this guy says, him and Carter McMaster should be a dynamic duo. Ritchie McKay recruits better than Tubby!

Posted: **January 2nd, 2008, 10:16 pm**

I know RM hasnt been here long enough for a lot of FF members to see first hand that he is the last person to blow smoke (Cough Hank Cough) but he WOULD NOT give credit to a recruiting class that he is not proud of...and he has said many times this is the best recruiting class he's ever had

and to be honest, I think this class alone is the reason why RM's mindset will be on being at Liberty long term...I'm sure he had doubts on if he can get kids to this baptist school in VA....but now he has no reason to ever doubt again

Posted: **January 3rd, 2008, 9:49 am**

Hold My Own wrote:and he has said many times this is the best recruiting class he's ever had

Where has he said that???

The only quote I've heard him say close to that was that this is his best FIRST class he's ever had. Yes, that is great, but let's not blow it out of the water.

Posted: **January 3rd, 2008, 10:39 am**

jcmanson wrote:
Hold My Own wrote:and he has said many times this is the best recruiting class he's ever had
Where has he said that???

The only quote I've heard him say close to that was that this is his best FIRST class he's ever had. Yes, that is great, but let's not blow it out of the water.

Someone posted the quote the other day. Sounded to me like he was saying it was the best class, but we may be arguing over the semantics of the statement. McKay probably would need to clarify it.

Posted: **January 3rd, 2008, 10:42 am**

Curry let it roll, scoring 14 points, including all three of his threes, in the third and broke the game open. His defense on Cornelius was even more impressive. Curry's length bothered the future George Mason guard. Cornelius shot a cold three of 23 and had six turnovers in the game.

Posted: **January 3rd, 2008, 10:50 am**

kel varson wrote:
jcmanson wrote:
Hold My Own wrote:and he has said many times this is the best recruiting class he's ever had
Where has he said that???

The only quote I've heard him say close to that was that this is his best FIRST class he's ever had. Yes, that is great, but let's not blow it out of the water.
Someone posted the quote the other day. Sounded to me like he was saying it was the best class, but we may be arguing over the semantics of the statement. McKay probably would need to clarify it.

I posted it, and here it is again:

“I can’t remember ever having a class like the one we were able to attract our first year at Liberty,” said McKay..."Typically it takes a little bit of time to establish yourself in an unfamiliar region of the country,” added McKay. “What Liberty University offers a student-athlete is really reflected in the caliber of the individual and the caliber of the player we were able to sign.”

That 2nd sentence is the one that clarifies to me that he's talking about his first class at a school. Don't get me wrong, it's a big statement either way, but the difference between the 2 can be huge as well.

Posted: **January 3rd, 2008, 11:19 am**

jcmanson wrote:
kel varson wrote:
jcmanson wrote: Where has he said that???

The only quote I've heard him say close to that was that this is his best FIRST class he's ever had. Yes, that is great, but let's not blow it out of the water.
Someone posted the quote the other day. Sounded to me like he was saying it was the best class, but we may be arguing over the semantics of the statement. McKay probably would need to clarify it.
I posted it, and here it is again:

“I can’t remember ever having a class like the one we were able to attract our first year at Liberty,” said McKay..."Typically it takes a little bit of time to establish yourself in an unfamiliar region of the country,” added McKay. “What Liberty University offers a student-athlete is really reflected in the caliber of the individual and the caliber of the player we were able to sign.”
That 2nd sentence is the one that clarifies to me that he's talking about his first class at a school. Don't get me wrong, it's a big statement either way, but the difference between the 2 can be huge as well.

Still not seeing it.

Posted: **January 3rd, 2008, 11:23 am**

he was speaking of talent...

Posted: **January 3rd, 2008, 11:29 am**

IMO, he's referring to the best FIRST class he's ever assembled, but really it's a moot point and no need arguing over it. You can interpret it how you see it, and I can interpret it as I see it. Either way it says alot about our newcomers.

Posted: **January 3rd, 2008, 11:33 am**

I'll ask...I do know he's said in person that he'd be thrilled to have this class at any job in the country

Posted: **January 3rd, 2008, 11:48 am**

If this isn't his best class ever than I am withdrawing my support from the program.

Posted: **January 3rd, 2008, 11:57 am**

I don't know how his other classes were rated, but I do know he's recruited guys who ended up getting drafted in the NBA.

Posted: **January 3rd, 2008, 12:24 pm**

He's simply saying that this current group is uniquely balanced character-wise, has legitimate potential atheltically and skill-wise, and is beyond his own personal expectations for his first year at Liberty.

Curry, McMasters, and Floyd appear to be the cream of this crop.

Posted: **January 3rd, 2008, 12:39 pm**

good grief, you guys will argue about anything

Posted: **January 3rd, 2008, 12:39 pm**

PAmedic wrote:good grief, you guys will argue about anything

no, we won't

Posted: **January 3rd, 2008, 12:39 pm**

kel varson wrote:If this isn't his best class ever than I am withdrawing my support from the program.

Now let's not get ahead of ourselves just yet. I think this will be a good recruiting class, but I have thought that before and it never panned out - I think only time will tell. Lets see what happens when they get here and start to play. It's hard to know how good someone is until they get here - Monroe was supposed to be a stud coming in and look how that turned out. McMasters is not the immediate answer - he is not D1 ready right now and Curry is a small guard - just because his brother is making noise at this level - doesn't mean he is the second coming of Dell.

To this to be the best ever - we need to add a power center to the mix - Blair and Dees class was pretty good too, so were the classes that included Porter, Monroe, McLean, Baker and Elijah Miller. We have never been short on prospects here at Liberty - there have been big names come here - Brewington, Bannister, etc... Just short on getting them to play well and as a team.

Posted: **January 3rd, 2008, 12:40 pm**

PAmedic wrote:
PAmedic wrote:good grief, you guys will argue about anything
no, we won't

Yes, we will

Posted: **January 3rd, 2008, 12:40 pm**

PAmedic wrote:
PAmedic wrote:
PAmedic wrote:good grief, you guys will argue about anything
no, we won't
Yes, we will

Posted: **January 3rd, 2008, 12:40 pm**

PAmedic wrote:good grief, you guys will argue about anything

We've missed each other

Posted: **January 3rd, 2008, 12:47 pm**

paradox wrote:He's simply saying that this current group is uniquely balanced character-wise, has legitimate potential atheltically and skill-wise, and is beyond his own personal expectations for his first year at Liberty.

Curry, McMasters, and Floyd appear to be the cream of this crop.

I haven't heard a lot of people talk about Floyd as a potential impact freshman. Really, out of all of our recruits, he's the one I've seen the least about. Where does he fit here at LU?

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