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Topic: RE: 2014 6'9" F Tariq Owens (St. Vincent Pallotti, MD) Ohio offer

Topic: RE: 2014 6'9" F Tariq Owens (St. Vincent Pallotti, MD) Ohio offer

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RE: 2014 6'9" F Tariq Owens (St. Vincent Pallotti, MD) Ohio offer

Posted: 11/14/2013 11:17:39 PM

And our great handwringing is over.

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RE: 2014 6'9" F Tariq Owens (St. Vincent Pallotti, MD) Ohio offer

Posted: 11/15/2013 6:47:34 AM

Sweet! Next year with Ndour and then Wadley after that, we will have a nice tandem on the defensive side of the ball....

I have to think that with the way the game is now being called, having some mistake erasers down low is going to be of the utmost importance... Who says Christian isn't able to adjust to the times? ;)

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RE: 2014 6'9" F Tariq Owens (St. Vincent Pallotti, MD) Ohio offer

Posted: 11/15/2013 9:52:14 AM

cc cat wrote:

Offers from Georgetown, Miami (FL), and VCU - have we had a recent recruit that selected Ohio over such competition?

N'dour had offers from schools like St. Johns and Cincinnati. That's two high-major big men in two years. Looks like JC and staff know how to recruit after all.

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RE: 2014 6'9" F Tariq Owens (St. Vincent Pallotti, MD) Ohio offer

Posted: 11/15/2013 3:51:29 PM

Tariq's father tweeted that he grew over the summer now he is 6'10 with a 7-4 wingspan..Wow Wow Wow. A little nervous about the late Georgetown offer..

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RE: 2014 6'9" F Tariq Owens (St. Vincent Pallotti, MD) Ohio offer

Posted: 11/15/2013 4:03:00 PM

Bobcatzblitz wrote:

Tariq's father tweeted that he grew over the summer now he is 6'10 with a 7-4 wingspan..Wow Wow Wow. A little nervous about the late Georgetown offer..

He signed a LOI so it is a done deal.

I think the fact that Georgetown came in late and we STILL signed him is a good sign for the future of this program. The fact that a program of that caliber came in and we were still able to secure a commitment from this young man reflects well on Christian and his staff's ability to compete with the big boys.

Like it or not, the fact is programs at the major level continue to recruit kids after the kid gives a verbal. If we want to play at this level, our staff needs to be ready for that. It appears they are.

While I am not going to argue we have a hoops program on the level of VCU or Temple or Miami (FL) or Georgetown I do think we are to the point we can compete with them in recruiting.

Ohio University: Good school, amazing campus, committed leadership, strong tradition, good arena, good atmosphere... The only real weakness is that we are in the MAC.. But hey, we have been able to win tourney games from here so who cares? Christian has what he needs to be successful here.

I've seen crazier things happen.

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RE: 2014 6'9" F Tariq Owens (St. Vincent Pallotti, MD) Ohio offer

Posted: 11/15/2013 7:06:42 PM

The Optimist wrote:

Bobcatzblitz wrote:

Tariq's father tweeted that he grew over the summer now he is 6'10 with a 7-4 wingspan..Wow Wow Wow. A little nervous about the late Georgetown offer..

He signed a LOI so it is a done deal.

While I am not going to argue we have a hoops program on the level of VCU or Temple or Miami (FL) or Georgetown I do think we are to the point we can compete with them in recruiting.

I believe Butler went to two straight championship games from the Horizon. The WCC was nothing before Gonzaga started their run. If we start going on a run like the Zags I believe the level of competition in the MAC will improve. I think we might be starting a new up swing in the MAC. The only thing that is holding Ohio back is Ohio. We win and win with authority, conference affiliation doesn't matter.

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RE: 2014 6'9" F Tariq Owens (St. Vincent Pallotti, MD) Ohio offer

Posted: 11/16/2013 7:59:10 AM

Bobcatzblitz wrote:

Tariq's father tweeted that he grew over the summer now he is 6'10 with a 7-4 wingspan..Wow Wow Wow. A little nervous about the late Georgetown offer..

6-10?????
7-4 wingspan????

Is it too early to start looking forward to the 2014-15 season?

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RE: 2014 6'9" F Tariq Owens (St. Vincent Pallotti, MD) Ohio offer

Posted: 11/16/2013 10:20:12 AM

FearLeon wrote:

Bobcatzblitz wrote:

Tariq's father tweeted that he grew over the summer now he is 6'10 with a 7-4 wingspan..Wow Wow Wow. A little nervous about the late Georgetown offer..

6-10?????
7-4 wingspan????

Is it too early to start looking forward to the 2014-15 season?

Idk is it too early to start looking forward to his junior/senior years when he'll supposedly be even better?

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RE: 2014 6'9" F Tariq Owens (St. Vincent Pallotti, MD) Ohio offer

Posted: 11/16/2013 11:43:43 AM

FearLeon wrote:

Bobcatzblitz wrote:

Tariq's father tweeted that he grew over the summer now he is 6'10 with a 7-4 wingspan..Wow Wow Wow. A little nervous about the late Georgetown offer..

6-10?????
7-4 wingspan????

Is it too early to start looking forward to the 2014-15 season?

I'm looking forward to our game tomorrow against Valpo. I think what we are seeing is our commitment to upgrading our basketball program starting to bear fruit.

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RE: 2014 6'9" F Tariq Owens (St. Vincent Pallotti, MD) Ohio offer

Posted: 11/16/2013 6:58:59 PM

OUVan wrote:

FearLeon wrote:

Bobcatzblitz wrote:

Tariq's father tweeted that he grew over the summer now he is 6'10 with a 7-4 wingspan..Wow Wow Wow. A little nervous about the late Georgetown offer..

6-10?????
7-4 wingspan????

Is it too early to start looking forward to the 2014-15 season?

I'm looking forward to our game tomorrow against Valpo. I think what we are seeing is our commitment to upgrading our basketball program starting to bear fruit.

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RE: 2014 6'9" F Tariq Owens (St. Vincent Pallotti, MD) Ohio offer

Posted: 11/16/2013 9:45:52 PM

OUVan wrote:

FearLeon wrote:

Bobcatzblitz wrote:

Tariq's father tweeted that he grew over the summer now he is 6'10 with a 7-4 wingspan..Wow Wow Wow. A little nervous about the late Georgetown offer..

6-10?????
7-4 wingspan????

Is it too early to start looking forward to the 2014-15 season?

I'm looking forward to our game tomorrow against Valpo. I think what we are seeing is our commitment to upgrading our basketball program starting to bear fruit.

This hoops program is headed in the right direction, fast.

That is the realistic view, not the optimistic one.

Heck, that may be the pessimistic view........

I've seen crazier things happen.

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RE: 2014 6'9" F Tariq Owens (St. Vincent Pallotti, MD) Ohio offer

Posted: 11/16/2013 9:48:36 PM

hawaiian bobcat wrote:

The Optimist wrote:

Bobcatzblitz wrote:

Tariq's father tweeted that he grew over the summer now he is 6'10 with a 7-4 wingspan..Wow Wow Wow. A little nervous about the late Georgetown offer..

He signed a LOI so it is a done deal.

While I am not going to argue we have a hoops program on the level of VCU or Temple or Miami (FL) or Georgetown I do think we are to the point we can compete with them in recruiting.

Ohio isn't holding Ohio back anymore in men's hoops. That is an exciting reality to ponder.

I think we can be completely successful in the MAC. I also think there are better options out there that are entirely realistic.

It is unfortunate leadership in the MAC isn't committed to improving the conference. I see some real potential in the MAC.

Last Edited: 11/16/2013 9:49:37 PM by The Optimist

I've seen crazier things happen.

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RE: 2014 6'9" F Tariq Owens (St. Vincent Pallotti, MD) Ohio offer

Posted: 11/16/2013 10:37:09 PM

Tariq will be a game changer, especially as he gets older and puts on some muscle. I think a major reason why we are getting the players like Ndour and Tariq is because they want to play immediately. Yes they may have offers from Georgetown and VCU among other schools, but they want to play as soon as possible. I remember seeing an article about Ndour with him saying that was a reason why he chose Ohio over schools like St. Johns and Cincinnati.

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RE: 2014 6'9" F Tariq Owens (St. Vincent Pallotti, MD) Ohio offer

Posted: 1/10/2014 5:13:06 PM

TAAG has not updated since early December. Appears to do the hard, dirty work - rebound, block shots, etc. 6th in scoring (9+ per game), but leading in blocks, 2nd in rebounds.

All these kids are playing on winning teams. Bring in guys that know how to win.

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RE: 2014 6'9" F Tariq Owens (St. Vincent Pallotti, MD) Ohio offer

Posted: 1/14/2014 10:04:23 PM

Tariq is no longer on the TAAG Academy roster online and didnt play in their last game. Stay tuned!

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RE: 2014 6'9" F Tariq Owens (St. Vincent Pallotti, MD) Ohio offer

Posted: 1/14/2014 11:04:35 PM

ohio9704 wrote:

Tariq is no longer on the TAAG Academy roster online and didnt play in their last game. Stay tuned!

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RE: 2014 6'9" F Tariq Owens (St. Vincent Pallotti, MD) Ohio offer

Posted: 1/15/2014 1:27:06 AM

Someone with a twitter could ask his dad @eljefe132

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RE: 2014 6'9" F Tariq Owens (St. Vincent Pallotti, MD) Ohio offer

Posted: 1/16/2014 2:11:43 PM

Really thought the investigative prowess of BA would have this mystery (if any) solved by now?

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RE: 2014 6'9" F Tariq Owens (St. Vincent Pallotti, MD) Ohio offer

Posted: 1/18/2014 2:16:19 PM

Looking at twitter, per Arkley in a response to the question: "headed back home because of personal issues. Still on track for Athens..."

So I guess we can assume he's still coming?

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RE: 2014 6'9" F Tariq Owens (St. Vincent Pallotti, MD) Ohio offer

Posted: 1/18/2014 3:25:14 PM

He tweeted just a couple days ago that he can't wait to get his career started as an Ohio Bobcat.

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RE: 2014 6'9" F Tariq Owens (St. Vincent Pallotti, MD) Ohio offer

Posted: 1/19/2014 8:45:16 AM

Could his departure from TAAG create problems academically/qualifying?

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RE: 2014 6'9" F Tariq Owens (St. Vincent Pallotti, MD) Ohio offer

Posted: 1/19/2014 9:31:12 AM

Every article I read on Tariq last year listed him as a Junior in 12/13. Every article I read on him attending TAAG said he was doing it as a "post-graduate" student, not a high school Senior.

"Post-grad" is just like it sounds... Traditionally a year of play after high school that doesn't cost you a year of eligibility in college. Some guys take this specifically for academic reasons to shore up their school so they can become eligible, but those guys are usually doing it in their 5th year... Other guys take a postgrad year to up their level of competition since prep schools play against Junior College teams instead of high school teams.

Pure speculation: since Tariq skipped his Senior year of high school play to go play at a postgrad school, I would imagine his academics were in good standing and his decision to go to TAAG was a basketball move. With that being the case, I can't imagine leaving hurting his academic standing.

I've seen crazier things happen.

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RE: 2014 6'9" F Tariq Owens (St. Vincent Pallotti, MD) Ohio offer

Posted: 1/21/2014 12:34:03 PM

The Optimist wrote:

It's not totally unheard of for a Junior to graduate high school early, but I think your assumption is probably the most true.

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RE: 2014 6'9" F Tariq Owens (St. Vincent Pallotti, MD) Ohio offer

Posted: 1/25/2014 11:11:06 PM

Tariq was all over the Bobcat's comeback today on twitter.

Last Edited: 1/25/2014 11:11:19 PM by The Optimist

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RE: 2014 6'9" F Tariq Owens (St. Vincent Pallotti, MD) Ohio offer

Posted: 1/31/2014 3:14:07 PM

I've seen crazier things happen.

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