Is the basketball transfer from Florida going to be a great addition, good addition, or just an addition? I now have some basketball concerns about our first year in CUSA. I find it hard to believe all the players that have left the program are bad or bad eggs. Players transferring out are a part of the game, but the timing and players leaving this year is hard to understand.

(05-15-2013 08:48 AM)Rabonchild Wrote:  I now have some basketball concerns about our first year in CUSA. I find it hard to believe all the players that have left the program are bad or bad eggs. Players transferring out are a part of the game, but the timing and players leaving this year is hard to understand.

Usually we never find out about these deals. It was obvious that Clark was unhappy with his decrease in PT and the more you look into the E Vic transfer, seems like he wanted to be closer to home. Wouldn't be surprised if ends up at Kennesaw State.


That being said, bringing in Blakely, Sullivan, and Ogbueze is a really good counter to the transfers. This may be a tough year but I still think we have the talent to be in the top part of the league. I fully expect Willie to enter beast mode this season.

(05-15-2013 08:48 AM)Rabonchild Wrote:  Is the basketball transfer from Florida going to be a great addition, good addition, or just an addition? I now have some basketball concerns about our first year in CUSA. I find it hard to believe all the players that have left the program are bad or bad eggs. Players transferring out are a part of the game, but the timing and players leaving this year is hard to understand.

EVIC is the only one that's a headscatcher and I hate to see him go. All others, eh...

Ogbueze is supposedly the real deal and our highest rated recruit in a long while. Well, highest rated recruit we actually got. I can take the occasional transfer if we can replace those transfers with the 4* recruits.

(05-15-2013 08:48 AM)Rabonchild Wrote:  Is the basketball transfer from Florida going to be a great addition, good addition, or just an addition? I now have some basketball concerns about our first year in CUSA. I find it hard to believe all the players that have left the program are bad or bad eggs. Players transferring out are a part of the game, but the timing and players leaving this year is hard to understand.

I think Clark got pissy because his minutes were cut at the end of the year. He regularly looked angry on the bench and didn't interact with his teammates. He would have gotten a ton of minutes next year, so its really a shame he left. He only has himself to blame for his minutes being cut. He turned the ball over a lot towards the end of the season.

E Vic is unfortunately a situation of external voices telling him to go elsewhere. It was said yesterday on NN.N that he almost left after his freshman season.

With these two guys leaving, we still need to find another big man, we need Thorne to step up next year and score 8-10ppg, and we need Blakely (or another potential big man signee) to contribute 5-6ppg immediately.

Thanks for the basketball insight. Now, in baseball can we compete in the C-USA at the same level we have in the A-10?

(05-15-2013 06:23 PM)Rabonchild Wrote:  Thanks for the basketball insight. Now, in baseball can we compete in the C-USA at the same level we have in the A-10?

I don't really follow baseball recruiting much, but I talked to Coach Hibbs during a football function and he said we were getting interest from a much better caliber of recruit since we announced moving to CUSA.

There are some others here that will probably be able to give better information.

(05-15-2013 06:23 PM)Rabonchild Wrote:  Thanks for the basketball insight. Now, in baseball can we compete in the C-USA at the same level we have in the A-10?

We did really well in the A10, but, it was the A10.

We'll have to get a higher caliber recruit to compete in CUSA, and from what I've read, that appears to be occuring already. Seems to me kids from our neck of the woods would prefer to play in a southern league rather than a northern league like the A10. At least our facilities are a lot nicer now than our first run through the league. That should help.

(05-16-2013 08:03 AM)VA49er Wrote:  

(05-15-2013 06:23 PM)Rabonchild Wrote:  Thanks for the basketball insight. Now, in baseball can we compete in the C-USA at the same level we have in the A-10?

We did really well in the A10, but, it was the A10.

We'll have to get a higher caliber recruit to compete in CUSA, and from what I've read, that appears to be occuring already. Seems to me kids from our neck of the woods would prefer to play in a southern league rather than a northern league like the A10. At least our facilities are a lot nicer now than our first run through the league. That should help.

Hibbs told me we needed to expand with the move to CUSA (but I think that was just wishful thinking on his part). He said that before ECU announced they were leaving though. The Charlotte-ECU games would have drawn a large crowd.

Although there are still some great programs in CUSA and some very good ones joining, I'm not sure they'll attract the general public the same way ECU would have.

(05-16-2013 08:32 AM)Niner National Wrote:  

(05-16-2013 08:03 AM)VA49er Wrote:  

(05-15-2013 06:23 PM)Rabonchild Wrote:  Thanks for the basketball insight. Now, in baseball can we compete in the C-USA at the same level we have in the A-10?

We did really well in the A10, but, it was the A10.

We'll have to get a higher caliber recruit to compete in CUSA, and from what I've read, that appears to be occuring already. Seems to me kids from our neck of the woods would prefer to play in a southern league rather than a northern league like the A10. At least our facilities are a lot nicer now than our first run through the league. That should help.

Hibbs told me we needed to expand with the move to CUSA (but I think that was just wishful thinking on his part). He said that before ECU announced they were leaving though. The Charlotte-ECU games would have drawn a large crowd.

Although there are still some great programs in CUSA and some very good ones joining, I'm not sure they'll attract the general public the same way ECU would have.

Losing ECU definitely hurts. That would have been a fun matchup and a doable road trip for a weekend series. I'm still looking forward to the increased level of competition we're going to have at The Hayes. Hopefully that will bring fans out.

The staff has a definite vision for the stadium. It involves expanded seating, covering the practice facility, moving the locker room into the stadium and putting a video board up. All it takes is money, lol. The biggest issue with the seating going forward is that we're too small to host a NCAA sub-regional should we play our way into that position.

As for recruiting, we've already seen an uptick since announcing the move to C-USA. Still, I think it may take a couple of classes to get the roster like it needs to be for this level.

I have heard rumors that ECU is coming to Charlotte next year for the weekend, but nothing official yet obviously.

I am disapointed to see that C-USA is having another down year in baseball, but hopefully that means we can jump right into the mix next year.

We lose our Saturday starter, a DH, our CF,and the left side of our infield. One of our better power hitters will return next season after sitting this year having TJ surgery. A RS Freshman who was drafted late will jump in at SS next year for us and take the leadoff spot. Most of out significant offense returns.

Our incoming class has seen an uptick for sure as we are now in the mix with ECU, UNC and NC State for some 2014 guys. I expect us to add a few JUCOs to help us bridge the gap from A-10 to C-USA.

Definitely looking forward to being in the conference!!

(05-16-2013 09:26 AM)49erAlumnus Wrote:  

(05-16-2013 08:32 AM)Niner National Wrote:  

(05-16-2013 08:03 AM)VA49er Wrote:  

(05-15-2013 06:23 PM)Rabonchild Wrote:  Thanks for the basketball insight. Now, in baseball can we compete in the C-USA at the same level we have in the A-10?

We did really well in the A10, but, it was the A10.

We'll have to get a higher caliber recruit to compete in CUSA, and from what I've read, that appears to be occuring already. Seems to me kids from our neck of the woods would prefer to play in a southern league rather than a northern league like the A10. At least our facilities are a lot nicer now than our first run through the league. That should help.

Hibbs told me we needed to expand with the move to CUSA (but I think that was just wishful thinking on his part). He said that before ECU announced they were leaving though. The Charlotte-ECU games would have drawn a large crowd.

Although there are still some great programs in CUSA and some very good ones joining, I'm not sure they'll attract the general public the same way ECU would have.

Losing ECU definitely hurts. That would have been a fun matchup and a doable road trip for a weekend series. I'm still looking forward to the increased level of competition we're going to have at The Hayes. Hopefully that will bring fans out.

The staff has a definite vision for the stadium. It involves expanded seating, covering the practice facility, moving the locker room into the stadium and putting a video board up. All it takes is money, lol. The biggest issue with the seating going forward is that we're too small to host a NCAA sub-regional should we play our way into that position.

As for recruiting, we've already seen an uptick since announcing the move to C-USA. Still, I think it may take a couple of classes to get the roster like it needs to be for this level.

How big do you have to be and is using the new uptown stadium an option?

(05-16-2013 09:56 AM)Niner National Wrote:  

(05-16-2013 09:26 AM)49erAlumnus Wrote:  

(05-16-2013 08:32 AM)Niner National Wrote:  

(05-16-2013 08:03 AM)VA49er Wrote:  

(05-15-2013 06:23 PM)Rabonchild Wrote:  Thanks for the basketball insight. Now, in baseball can we compete in the C-USA at the same level we have in the A-10?

We did really well in the A10, but, it was the A10.

We'll have to get a higher caliber recruit to compete in CUSA, and from what I've read, that appears to be occuring already. Seems to me kids from our neck of the woods would prefer to play in a southern league rather than a northern league like the A10. At least our facilities are a lot nicer now than our first run through the league. That should help.

Hibbs told me we needed to expand with the move to CUSA (but I think that was just wishful thinking on his part). He said that before ECU announced they were leaving though. The Charlotte-ECU games would have drawn a large crowd.

Although there are still some great programs in CUSA and some very good ones joining, I'm not sure they'll attract the general public the same way ECU would have.

Losing ECU definitely hurts. That would have been a fun matchup and a doable road trip for a weekend series. I'm still looking forward to the increased level of competition we're going to have at The Hayes. Hopefully that will bring fans out.

The staff has a definite vision for the stadium. It involves expanded seating, covering the practice facility, moving the locker room into the stadium and putting a video board up. All it takes is money, lol. The biggest issue with the seating going forward is that we're too small to host a NCAA sub-regional should we play our way into that position.

As for recruiting, we've already seen an uptick since announcing the move to C-USA. Still, I think it may take a couple of classes to get the roster like it needs to be for this level.

How big do you have to be and is using the new uptown stadium an option?

If the ACC doesn't take BB&T Park for themselves, then its an option.

(05-16-2013 09:56 AM)Niner National Wrote:  

(05-16-2013 09:26 AM)49erAlumnus Wrote:  

(05-16-2013 08:32 AM)Niner National Wrote:  

(05-16-2013 08:03 AM)VA49er Wrote:  

(05-15-2013 06:23 PM)Rabonchild Wrote:  Thanks for the basketball insight. Now, in baseball can we compete in the C-USA at the same level we have in the A-10?

We did really well in the A10, but, it was the A10.

We'll have to get a higher caliber recruit to compete in CUSA, and from what I've read, that appears to be occuring already. Seems to me kids from our neck of the woods would prefer to play in a southern league rather than a northern league like the A10. At least our facilities are a lot nicer now than our first run through the league. That should help.

Hibbs told me we needed to expand with the move to CUSA (but I think that was just wishful thinking on his part). He said that before ECU announced they were leaving though. The Charlotte-ECU games would have drawn a large crowd.

Although there are still some great programs in CUSA and some very good ones joining, I'm not sure they'll attract the general public the same way ECU would have.

Losing ECU definitely hurts. That would have been a fun matchup and a doable road trip for a weekend series. I'm still looking forward to the increased level of competition we're going to have at The Hayes. Hopefully that will bring fans out.

The staff has a definite vision for the stadium. It involves expanded seating, covering the practice facility, moving the locker room into the stadium and putting a video board up. All it takes is money, lol. The biggest issue with the seating going forward is that we're too small to host a NCAA sub-regional should we play our way into that position.

As for recruiting, we've already seen an uptick since announcing the move to C-USA. Still, I think it may take a couple of classes to get the roster like it needs to be for this level.

How big do you have to be and is using the new uptown stadium an option?

I was looking for a link for you but can't find one with a quick search. Hibbs said several years ago that if we were in position to host that we'd likely have to use the Intimidators' stadium. That was before the Knights had their park deal done. Either way, we'd have to spend the $ to rent the park if it's available.

I've been told that another issue we're going to run into down the road is that our lights would need to be upgraded before games at The Hayes could be televised.

(05-16-2013 09:56 AM)Niner National Wrote:  

(05-16-2013 09:26 AM)49erAlumnus Wrote:  

(05-16-2013 08:32 AM)Niner National Wrote:  

(05-16-2013 08:03 AM)VA49er Wrote:  

(05-15-2013 06:23 PM)Rabonchild Wrote:  Thanks for the basketball insight. Now, in baseball can we compete in the C-USA at the same level we have in the A-10?

We did really well in the A10, but, it was the A10.

We'll have to get a higher caliber recruit to compete in CUSA, and from what I've read, that appears to be occuring already. Seems to me kids from our neck of the woods would prefer to play in a southern league rather than a northern league like the A10. At least our facilities are a lot nicer now than our first run through the league. That should help.

Hibbs told me we needed to expand with the move to CUSA (but I think that was just wishful thinking on his part). He said that before ECU announced they were leaving though. The Charlotte-ECU games would have drawn a large crowd.

Although there are still some great programs in CUSA and some very good ones joining, I'm not sure they'll attract the general public the same way ECU would have.

Losing ECU definitely hurts. That would have been a fun matchup and a doable road trip for a weekend series. I'm still looking forward to the increased level of competition we're going to have at The Hayes. Hopefully that will bring fans out.

The staff has a definite vision for the stadium. It involves expanded seating, covering the practice facility, moving the locker room into the stadium and putting a video board up. All it takes is money, lol. The biggest issue with the seating going forward is that we're too small to host a NCAA sub-regional should we play our way into that position.

As for recruiting, we've already seen an uptick since announcing the move to C-USA. Still, I think it may take a couple of classes to get the roster like it needs to be for this level.

How big do you have to be and is using the new uptown stadium an option?

Not sure what the requirements are as far as seating, but I have been told that our lights are not up to standard to host or for TV.

Regarding the uptown ballpark, I think that would definitely be in play. I have heard we are working on playing a few games there next year.

For that matter, Kannapolis would be an option to host, but it doesn't really give us a home field advantage.

I really appreciate everyone's insight on the different sports we will be playing in C-USA. I am just trying to get some clarity about how we will line up against the new competition. I am assuming we will be near the top in golf & soccer, am I wrong?

(05-16-2013 06:33 PM)Rabonchild Wrote:  I really appreciate everyone's insight on the different sports we will be playing in C-USA. I am just trying to get some clarity about how we will line up against the new competition. I am assuming we will be near the top in golf & soccer, am I wrong?

I expect us to be near the top for those sports, but the level of competition will be significantly better.

CUSA will be one of the best soccer conferences in the country.

Charlotte clenches at least a tie for A10 Baseball regular season championship with two games to go.