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Posted on 4/13/15 at 10:40 am to JordonfortheJ
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but what is his reasoning?
Their since of achievement and satisfaction is higher when receiving good grades and being near the top of the class as opposed to struggling at a better institution.
I had to read a few of his books this semester. Pretty good stuff.
Posted on 4/13/15 at 10:43 am to Bryant91092
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Zac Ellis ?@ZacEllis 6m6 minutes ago
Florida announces ex-Alabama coach Anthony Grant is joining Billy Donovan’s Gators staff LINK
Posted on 4/13/15 at 11:19 am to JordonfortheJ
The other poster gave good summation, but David and Goliath is the title of the book if you are interested. I read it as soon as it came out so it's been a while, but I believe he outlines the theory in the first or second chapter.
For its recruiting application, my point was about how the upper-mid university would focus more resources to ensure success on one of their brighter students than the amount of resources provided by a high level institution to a low performing student. To me it seems to fit Ingram's case perfectly. He is our top target, but for Kentucky he's their third option just at his position.
For its recruiting application, my point was about how the upper-mid university would focus more resources to ensure success on one of their brighter students than the amount of resources provided by a high level institution to a low performing student. To me it seems to fit Ingram's case perfectly. He is our top target, but for Kentucky he's their third option just at his position.
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Posted on 4/13/15 at 11:21 am to jatebe
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Florida announces ex-Alabama coach Anthony Grant is joining Billy Donovan’s Gators staff LINK
I think this was expected, or at least shouldn't come as a surprise.
Posted on 4/13/15 at 11:23 am to yellowhammer2098
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@gatorhoops: Grant will be making $1 mil per year til 2019 per terms of 'Bama buyout, but Bama only has to pay difference from Grant's asst salary.
Posted on 4/13/15 at 12:40 pm to AHM21
I understand why Ingram is considering Kentucky. While he is good if you don't have 1 and done talent I wouldn't try it. Getting jumped over year after year cant be fun.
Posted on 4/13/15 at 1:06 pm to Bryant91092
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Their since of achievement and satisfaction is higher when receiving good grades and being near the top of the class as opposed to struggling at a better institution.
I had to read a few of his books this semester. Pretty good stuff.
Cool. Will look for some books...can see still see both sides the pros and cons.
don't want to derail this thread though.
Posted on 4/13/15 at 1:37 pm to Gongora
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He makes the case that a student will be better off making high grades at an upper-mid university instead of struggling at an Ivy League institution.
As long as "struggling" doesn't mean "flunking out" then I would say 9 times out of 10 that Ivy League diploma is going to put you in a better position than your cum laude diploma at a "lesser school." People rarely care what grades you made at Harvard as long as you graduate.
Posted on 4/13/15 at 2:19 pm to elposter
The fact that we are applying theories from Malcolm Gladwell to our basketball program tells me everything I need to know about where our program is 
Posted on 4/13/15 at 2:20 pm to elposter
I believe the "lesser" school from the example in the book was UVA or Maryland or some other ACC school. Still very fine institutions, but not quite on the Harvard level. Gladwell makes a very convincing argument that might change your opinion if you read his book. By the way, and without deviating too far off topic, grades have a HUGE impact in grad program admittance.
There are many other factors that contribute to that theory which do not apply to basketball recruiting. I'm trying to present a logical case for Bama without my Crimson colored glasses. The resources/PT that we could devote to Ingram will benefit him more in the long-run than what he could receive at Kentucky. RTR
There are many other factors that contribute to that theory which do not apply to basketball recruiting. I'm trying to present a logical case for Bama without my Crimson colored glasses. The resources/PT that we could devote to Ingram will benefit him more in the long-run than what he could receive at Kentucky. RTR
Posted on 4/13/15 at 7:29 pm to Gongora
This 5* plays for Mo Williams' AAU club so maybe he can send him to us.
@BAMAMIXTAPE: Alabama Head Coach Avery Johnson is already making a splash. He's impressed top 10 Terrance Ferguson already. Good sign for the state.
On the recruiting side, Ferguson said he's been hearing from Arkansas, Baylor, Kansas, Louisville, Texas A&M along with many others. The Texas native said he also just recently spoke with new Alabama coach Avery Johnson.
"He's a former NBA coach and former NBA player, so who wouldn't want to play for him?" Ferguson said. "He's just trying to build a relationship so far and build a bond with me."
Ferguson doesn't have a timeline for his decision and said he's still interested in all the schools recruiting him.
@BAMAMIXTAPE: Alabama Head Coach Avery Johnson is already making a splash. He's impressed top 10 Terrance Ferguson already. Good sign for the state.
On the recruiting side, Ferguson said he's been hearing from Arkansas, Baylor, Kansas, Louisville, Texas A&M along with many others. The Texas native said he also just recently spoke with new Alabama coach Avery Johnson.
"He's a former NBA coach and former NBA player, so who wouldn't want to play for him?" Ferguson said. "He's just trying to build a relationship so far and build a bond with me."
Ferguson doesn't have a timeline for his decision and said he's still interested in all the schools recruiting him.
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Posted on 4/13/15 at 7:30 pm to Bryant91092
@GTuckerHoops: Alabama has offered 2017 Alabama Challenge guard Jamal Johnson, he tells me @_jamaljohnson
Posted on 4/13/15 at 7:44 pm to Bryant91092
The recent Malik Newman and Terrance Ferguson news is exciting.
Don't wanna get too hyped because it doesn't seem likely, but it is nice to see the star recruits' names being mentioned with Bama.
Don't wanna get too hyped because it doesn't seem likely, but it is nice to see the star recruits' names being mentioned with Bama.
Posted on 4/13/15 at 7:47 pm to AllBamaDoesIsWin
Newman has news regarding us?
Posted on 4/13/15 at 7:52 pm to Bryant91092
Not that I know of other than people talking about him a week or so ago.
Posted on 4/13/15 at 8:26 pm to AllBamaDoesIsWin
I think Newman tweeted within the last couple days he was done with visits, and would decide between the schools he visited.
Posted on 4/13/15 at 8:32 pm to phaz
@coreyevans_10: The new staff at Alabama has now offered 2017 Alabama Challenge center Austin Wiley @ny2lasports
Posted on 4/13/15 at 8:56 pm to Bryant91092
@CoachCW_Iceball 11minutes ago
Alabama has offered 2017 6'9 F Garrison Brooks | Auburn (AL)/Alabama Challenge #BAMAMIXTAPE #HSHoops
Alabama has offered 2017 6'9 F Garrison Brooks | Auburn (AL)/Alabama Challenge #BAMAMIXTAPE #HSHoops
Posted on 4/13/15 at 8:57 pm to Bryant91092
Going after some big croots 
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