I thought you folks might like an update on the Rivalry activities here in Denver.  202 people showed up at The Fox and the Hound Pub to watch the game; 157 Calvin fans and 45 rooting for Hope.   Not a bad turn out considering that is was sunny and about 65 degrees outside.  It's pretty cool how this game brings alumni from both schools together all across the country.

Posting sure is a lot more fun than lurking.   I should have started this months ago.

Quote from: Shareef23 on March 15, 2006, 01:37:01 PM
I know Veenstra was behind the bench at the Calvin-Hope game at Calvin. I would assume that he would go to Calvin just because he's a Veenstra. I have heard that he needs a year on JV. Which IMO would take out Cornerstone and possibly Hope for his recruitment. And no problem on the research. I did find a CO recruiting website and he was not among the top 75 seniors in the state and not even on the honorable mention list of 25 or so. Take it for what it's worth. It seems to me that any kid, who 6'8'' on a state chapionship team and seems to put up solid numbers, would have to be in the top 100 in the state.

A couple of comments:  DC is a pretty small school, 3A.  That's probably equivalent to a smaller Class C school back in Michigan.  Maybe even Class D (if you guys still have the same classification system as you did 15 years or so ago).  There weren't many guys on that list (if I was looking at the same one as you Shareef), from 3A schools.  A handful, maybe, and most from Kent Denver (a country day type school) that DC beats every year.  Also, Coach Katte is a Dean Smith type, so one guy never puts up really huge numbers to get noticed.  I doubt that Andy Draayer would have been listed as top 100 in the state his senior year either and he turned out to be a nice player at Calvin.   

Quote from: oldknight on March 15, 2006, 01:23:31 PM
DenverKnight; a question:

Because of the good research of Shareef23 I have read a couple of articles on Denver Christian's team. Do you know anything of the plans of the Matthies twins who apparently were the starting guards on that team?

I spoke with a DC assistant coach yesterday and asked him the same question.  He said that he doesn't think they have had much interest so far.  Size may be an issue for them since they are only six footers.  However, a lot of six footers can really play.  Especially in D3.

Quote from: realist on March 15, 2006, 12:41:38 PM
Calvin played several games over the Christmas break in Denver.  So this young man has some idea what he is getting into.

We had the opportunity to host a couple of players during their visit (two diaper dandies, one a Hope killer).  It was a great experience and great for my kids.  In fact, they still exchange e-mails.  If you ever get a chance to do something like that, I suggest you jump at it. 

Quote from: almcguirejr on March 15, 2006, 12:31:24 PM

Quote from: DenverKnight on March 14, 2006, 10:34:10 PM

Pretty reliable source.  He spoke at Calvin's commencement last year and it's not George W. Bush.  

If your source has over 750 H.S. wins, I think he would be considered reliable

I think it stands at 775 at last count.  Amazing.  That's 40 years at just under 20 wins per year.

Quote from: oldknight on March 15, 2006, 10:50:08 AM

Quote from: DenverKnight on March 14, 2006, 08:17:26 PM
Sorry, my attention has been focused on the Denver Christian class of 2016.  Hopefully, we'll have a 6'4" shooting guard headed Calvin's way.  Right now, we're just hoping he gets his two front teeth for his birthday. 

Is this recruit a done deal or is it too early to call?  Is growth hormone therapy a viable option?    Big shooting guards are great but a dominating post player is even better.

I think he's ready to commit.  The time he spent with Caleb and Tim Katt over the holidays pretty much cemented it for him.  The problem is the 529 college savings account.  I wonder if growth hormone therapy works in the financial world?

Quote from: Shareef23 on March 14, 2006, 08:21:27 PM
Is this a sure thing?

Pretty reliable source.  He spoke at Calvin's commencement last year and it's not George W. Bush.   (Not sure what smiley face should go here but it does seem to call for one).  Of course as someone has already mentioned, nothing is for sure until practice starts.

Quote from: Shareef23 on March 14, 2006, 09:45:47 PM
R Squared, I will never be the first to bring up a recruit's destination even if I'm the first to know.  I give my two cents on situations when the time is right.

I haven't read the board through a recruiting season yet.  I hope I didn't violate some rule of etiquette by mentioning that Schuster plans to play at Calvin.

Quote from: oldknight on March 14, 2006, 07:10:13 PM

Quote from: DenverKnight on March 14, 2006, 07:04:33 PM
Just heard about Brent Schuster, a 6'8" kid from Denver Christian (two time 3A State Champion) who is headed to Calvin.  I hear he needs to bulk up, but what 6'8" 18 year old doesn't?  I also hear that he can really shoot for a big guy.  This is the same high school that sent Andy Draayer to Calvin.   

What's the deal? You mean there's a 6'8" kid in your neck of the western woods headed for Calvin and you haven't seen him play?     If you want to keep your board privileges (to say nothing about good karma) we need you to keep us advised on these matters.   

Sorry, my attention has been focused on the Denver Christian class of 2016.  Hopefully, we'll have a 6'4" shooting guard headed Calvin's way.  Right now, we're just hoping he gets his two front teeth for his birthday.  Still though, two posts and I've already told you about the first team all MIAA center in 2009.  Not bad for a junior varsity poster.  No more time to chat, I've got some more recruiting to do.

Just heard about Brent Schuster, a 6'8" kid from Denver Christian (two time 3A State Champion) who is headed to Calvin.  I hear he needs to bulk up, but what 6'8" 18 year old doesn't?  I also hear that he can really shoot for a big guy.  This is the same high school that sent Andy Draayer to Calvin.   

I attended the two Calvin games here in Denver over the holidays and soon found this forum.  Although this is my first post, I've been reading the MIAA board since January and have enjoyed it very much.  Being so far away, with only the radio feed on the internet, it's hard to get a real feel for what's going on.  This board has helped a lot.  Thanks to everyone who has posted (especially the after game posts that provide so much detail about what transpired during the games).