For several weeks, recruiting information has caused furor and angst within the Tiger Nation. Internet message boards provide an opportunity for anyone to claim their “fifteen minutes of fame”. Freedom of speech and expression are basic tenets of a democracy, but with this freedom comes responsibility. Now is a good time to explain the process. Obtaining recruiting information is all about ” earning trust and establishing relationships”.
Archive for April, 2009
How Recruiting Information is Gathered
On April - 30 - 2009
Latavious Williams Announcing Monday
On April - 29 - 2009
Latavious Williams will announce his college decision on Monday during a press conference at his high school. Despite the fact that Williams told us that he was down to Memphis and Georgetown only, Carlos Wilson says that Williams will choose between Memphis, Georgetown and Kansas State.
Read the initial report of Williams announcement here.
MemphisRoar was able to briefly talk to Latavious this afternoon and he also confirmed this to us. Williams said, “I’m going to announce either Monday or Tuesday, something like that”
Williams will make his announcement at his school.
Eric Bledsoe to Visit Memphis
On April - 29 - 2009
With reports coming out yesterday afternoon that Eric Bledsoe would visit Memphis this Thursday, MemphisRoar set out to verify this information.
Here is the original report from Marc Maggard on True Blue Kentucky:
“Sources close to Bledsoe have told me that Eric is scheduling a visit to Memphis for Thursday and is working to set up a visit to UK this weekend.”
Josh Pastner Speaks
On April - 29 - 2009
In an interview with the local Memphis media yesterday, head coach Josh Pastner covered a myriad of topics. Watch the video from MyFox13 below:
Memphis Prep Spotlight: 2010 Tarik Black
On April - 23 - 2009
As a tribute to Josh Pastner’s new “inside-out” recruiting stance, MemphisRoar has taken it upon itself to treat our coverage of potential student-athletes in the the same manner. To do so, we have started an ongoing series called Memphis Prep Spotlight. In our first article of the series, Chris Crawford from Sheffield High School stepped into the bright lights. Today, we move our attention to Tarik Black.
A 6′8″ 230lbs monster in the paint, Tarik Black has already shown that he is ready to bust onto the national scene this summer with his relentless motor, superb athleticism and ability to rebound the basketball.
Latavious Williams- “The Total Package”
On April - 22 - 2009
After just a few hours of catching up with Latavious Williams (interview here: Williams has final two), MemphisRoar had the privilege to speak with Latavious’ head coach, Carlos Wilson. Wilson, head coach at Humble (TX) Christian Life Academy, has played a huge role in the development of the Christian Life program, especially in the life of Latavious Williams.
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