Jermaine Lawrence asks for release

[JackBauer151]

Iona
Manhattan
Rutgers
St.johns
Seton Hall
Hofstra
Fordham

Are the teams who have reached out so far and has a visit to Hofstra this week.

Those are the only teams allowed to reach out.

 

[Bearcatboy]

Those are the only teams allowed to reach out.

By UC?
And does he have to sit a year for all of those schools?

 

[Bearcat_NTS]

By UC?
And does he have to sit a year for all of those schools?

Yes, my understanding is Cincinnati only released him to those schools.

 

[Bearcatboy]

Yes, my understanding is Cincinnati only released him to those schools.

Very smart by UC, he can't come back to haunt us and he can't lie about going close to home and go out west like some kids do.

 

[JumpinJack5]

None of those recruits you mentioned bring in what you say UC needs.

Justin Martin does, he has tons of experience and could be a great fit for our needs. Problem is, I don't think we will be able to land him. Stewart is the best available recruit left, and even if he doesn't fill an immediate need, he is definitely the scorer that we will need in the upcoming future.

 

[JackBauer151]

By UC?
And does he have to sit a year for all of those schools?

Yes those are the only schools UC released him too. He will try to apply for the hardship waiver and play right away because of his father.

 

[UCalum08]

I'd like to hear more details about his father considering we haven't heard anything about him.

That's crazy UC has that control as to what schools can recruit Lawrence. I had no ides that was possible.

 

[BCM]

I'd like to hear more details about his father considering we haven't heard anything about him.

That's crazy UC has that control as to what schools can recruit Lawrence. I had no ides that was possible.

Not so crazy to me. They're making a serious financial investment in each student (recruiting, visits, scholly) that when something like this comes up you have to make sure you don't get the short end of the stick.

 

[UCalum08]

Not so crazy to me. They're making a serious financial investment in each student (recruiting, visits, scholly) that when something like this comes up you have to make sure you don't get the short end of the stick.

Its awesome. I personally just never heard it before. But I sure do like it.

 

[TheLongHaul]

None of those recruits you mentioned bring in what you say UC needs.

Justin Martin does, he has tons of experience and could be a great fit for our needs. Problem is, I don't think we will be able to land him. Stewart is the best available recruit left, and even if he doesn't fill an immediate need, he is definitely the scorer that we will need in the upcoming future.

Experience does not equate to leadership. I know quite a few X fans and what they say about him definitely does not scream leadership.

 

[ucswais]

Experience does not equate to leadership. I know quite a few X fans and what they say about him definitely does not scream leadership.

I wouldn't put much stock in comments made after a guy leaves. See... well... this thread for instance.

 

[TheLongHaul]

I wouldn't put much stock in comments made after a guy leaves. See... well... this thread for instance.

This wasn't after he left. I haven't talked to them about Martin transferring. Basically they said Martin seemed out of it for most games and rarely brought consistent effort.

 

[Bearcat22]

This wasn't after he left. I haven't talked to them about Martin transferring. Basically they said Martin seemed out of it for most games and rarely brought consistent effort.

I don't know, or pretend to know, UC's interest in Martin. You'd have to bet that Cronin and staff are doing their due diligence and will make the best call for the current season and development of the younger guys. SK, TR, and JJ did a lot to create a positive culture. They won't let someone drag that down.

 

[TheLongHaul]

I don't know, or pretend to know, UC's interest in Martin. You'd have to bet that Cronin and staff are doing their due diligence and will make the best call for the current season and development of the younger guys. SK, TR, and JJ did a lot to create a positive culture. They won't let someone drag that down.

I hope so. Of course I never heard that Martin had a bad attitude per say, but wouldn't call him a leader. That is based on discussions I've had, I've only seen Martin play a few times. As for a positive culture, I'd guess that Ellis and Cobb are a much bigger risk to mess that up than Martin.

 

[L-T]

I think we were blinded by the press clipings on JL. Losing him is difficult because we're basing his potential on what we were told. But, what we saw with our eyes was something different. The disappointment of him leaving is based more on the remnants of our expectations than what we actually saw with our eyes. Some of these new guys "should" be able to make up for the loss of JL. Plus hopefully, they prove to be more durable from an injury standpoint. I wish we could have seen the player we thought we were going to see, but the truth is that we didn't, and now we never will. It's sad to see him go, but it will be exciting to see whatever player benefits from him leaving, get more playing time and develop to help us the next 4 years. I never expected JL to stay past a year or two anyway.

 

[WAITE HOYT 2]

I think we were blinded by the press clipings on JL. Losing him is difficult because we're basing his potential on what we were told. But, what we saw with our eyes was something different. The disappointment of him leaving is based more on the remnants of our expectations than what we actually saw with our eyes. Some of these new guys "should" be able to make up for the loss of JL. Plus hopefully, they prove to be more durable from an injury standpoint. I wish we could have seen the player we thought we were going to see, but the truth is that we didn't, and now we never will. It's sad to see him go, but it will be exciting to see whatever player benefits from him leaving, get more playing time and develop to help us the next 4 years. I never expected JL to stay past a year or two anyway.

I think there are a number of reasons why he didn't WOW us. Truth is probably in the middle of your press clipping senario and many other contributing factors. Like you I wish he would have stayed and fullfilled the promise but that is behind us. To qoute a former Coach "Next Man Up."

 

[Scheids21]

I think there are a number of reasons why he didn't WOW us. Truth is probably in the middle of your press clipping senario and many other contributing factors. Like you I wish he would have stayed and fullfilled the promise but that is behind us. To qoute a former Coach "Next Man Up."

Exactly. Obviously we didn't want Jermaine to leave, but dwelling on it does nothing. Playing the what if game leads to tears anytime you see kenyon martin or OJ Mayo haha.

 

[All we do is Guyn]

Exactly. Obviously we didn't want Jermaine to leave, but dwelling on it does nothing. Playing the what if game leads to tears anytime you see kenyon martin or OJ Mayo haha.

I agree, but pretending like we didn't want the kid is also stupid and quite annoying

 

[jacobkdoyle]

I agree, but pretending like we didn't want the kid is also stupid and quite annoying

Not sure if I've seen many (or any) say we didn't want him. But I don't think there's anything wrong with saying we'll be fine without him.

 

[Bearcatboy]

Lawrence is down to final 4 schools

Iona
St.Johns
Manhattan
Hofstra

Per zags