Pilot Nation
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.

2010 Recruit

+14
fozziewozzie
Harry Redknapp
Soccer Watcher
'78 Alum
GUPhantom
aleppiek
SoreKnees
fan from afar
Geezaldinho
ohhh_yeah
Auto Pilot
DaTruRochin
FANatic
wrv
18 posters

Page 1 of 2 1, 2  Next

Go down

2010 Recruit Empty 2010 Recruit

Post by wrv Thu Nov 13 2008, 21:02

Nichole Downing, San Diego Surf, goalkeeper, future Portland Pilot . . .

wrv
Playmaker
Playmaker

Number of posts : 1403
Registration date : 2007-05-01

Back to top Go down

2010 Recruit Empty Re: 2010 Recruit

Post by FANatic Thu Nov 13 2008, 21:16

It seems like we always get the first word about new commits from you, wrv.

Are you camping out in that Big Soccer recruit spreadsheet? Wink

Good job. Boy we sure have depth coming in on down the line. I guess Garrett has had enough frustrating seasons with injuries and national team commitments, that he is going to really expand the roster with quality recruits.
FANatic
FANatic
Playmaker
Playmaker

Number of posts : 1238
Age : 83
Location : Portland
Registration date : 2007-09-14

Back to top Go down

2010 Recruit Empty Re: 2010 Recruit

Post by DaTruRochin Thu Nov 13 2008, 21:41

Haha would you rather Garrett just do a mediocre job just to make things a bit more challenging and interesting for him?? I can think of 7 other schools in the WCC that would appreciate it... geek
DaTruRochin
DaTruRochin
Administrator
Administrator

Number of posts : 3576
Location : Boston, MA
Registration date : 2007-05-01

Back to top Go down

2010 Recruit Empty Re: 2010 Recruit

Post by Auto Pilot Thu Nov 13 2008, 21:49

Angie W came from the Surf club and we all know how that turned out. Good news. A top quality keeper from a hotbed for youth national soccer.
Auto Pilot
Auto Pilot
Starter
Starter

Number of posts : 864
Age : 68
Location : So Cal
Registration date : 2008-08-12

Back to top Go down

2010 Recruit Empty Re: 2010 Recruit

Post by ohhh_yeah Thu Nov 13 2008, 22:49

2010 Recruit Downing
ohhh_yeah
ohhh_yeah
Pilot Nation Regular
Pilot Nation Regular

Number of posts : 350
Registration date : 2007-10-27

Back to top Go down

2010 Recruit Empty Re: 2010 Recruit

Post by FANatic Fri Nov 14 2008, 06:21

DaTruRochin wrote:
Haha would you rather Garrett just do a mediocre job just to make things a bit more challenging and interesting for him?? I can think of 7 other schools in the WCC that would appreciate it...
Nah, Rochin. I think I like what Garrett and Co. are doing just fine, thank you! cheers
FANatic
FANatic
Playmaker
Playmaker

Number of posts : 1238
Age : 83
Location : Portland
Registration date : 2007-09-14

Back to top Go down

2010 Recruit Empty Re: 2010 Recruit

Post by Geezaldinho Sat Nov 15 2008, 00:53

Here's another one we should keep an eye on for 2010, though it sure looks like the class is almost full already..


Gabby Lindeman, L.O. Hs
Geezaldinho
Geezaldinho
Pilot Nation Legend
Pilot Nation Legend

Number of posts : 11794
Location : Hopefully, having a Malbec on the square in Cafayate, AR
Registration date : 2007-04-28

Back to top Go down

2010 Recruit Empty Lindeman in 2010

Post by wrv Sat Nov 15 2008, 09:47

You would think that the Pilots have an edge in recruiting, given that her coach may drop an occassionally positive comment about her time on the Bluff . . .How her recruitment affects available scholarships to offer others is indeed an interesting question.

wrv
Playmaker
Playmaker

Number of posts : 1403
Registration date : 2007-05-01

Back to top Go down

2010 Recruit Empty Re: 2010 Recruit

Post by fan from afar Sat Nov 15 2008, 09:55

On that topic, and being fairly new to NCAA soccer, can anyone enlighten me as to how many full scholarships schools like Portland have for women's soccer? Do we have more than most because we don't play football? I am assuming there are not 21-22 full scholarships available, so are some of the full scholarships divided into partial scholarships?
fan from afar
fan from afar
First man off the Bench
First man off the Bench

Number of posts : 593
Age : 81
Location : upstate new york
Registration date : 2008-11-09

Back to top Go down

2010 Recruit Empty Re: 2010 Recruit

Post by SoreKnees Sat Nov 15 2008, 10:03

I know there are people on the board who are more knowledgeable about this than I, and I'm sure they'll eventually chip in. What I know is that most players get partial scholarships out of a pool of 13 (?) FTE scholarships. If a player qualifies for need-based financial aid or for academic scholarships ("merit aid") then this part of her funding does not count against the athletic total.

Am I right on this, sages of the site?
SoreKnees
SoreKnees
First man off the Bench
First man off the Bench

Number of posts : 678
Age : 70
Location : Portland
Registration date : 2008-02-05

Back to top Go down

2010 Recruit Empty Re: 2010 Recruit

Post by wrv Sat Nov 15 2008, 10:23

I think 14 full scholarships are available in women's soccer--though they can be divided as you indicate. I am not sure if some players with partial scholarships enjoy only a 1/4 soccer scholarship? I am sure that some players have a 1/2 scholarship.

wrv
Playmaker
Playmaker

Number of posts : 1403
Registration date : 2007-05-01

Back to top Go down

2010 Recruit Empty Re: 2010 Recruit

Post by aleppiek Sat Nov 15 2008, 10:26

Because of the focus by the Pilots to recruit Student-Athletes, I am sure there are significant Academic scholarships and need based scholarships and grants that are all applied first. How the team wants to divide up the rest is up to them.
aleppiek
aleppiek
Starter
Starter

Number of posts : 805
Age : 42
Location : NoPo
Registration date : 2007-11-14

Back to top Go down

2010 Recruit Empty Re: 2010 Recruit

Post by Guest Sat Nov 15 2008, 11:09

Yes, There are 14 full scholarships, increased from 12 two years ago. These are usually used in conjunction with academic scholarships whenever possible. That allows the money to be used to support more players. Contrary to popular belief there are very few full ride scholarships given. Meaning covering all costs not just tuition.

Guest
Guest


Back to top Go down

2010 Recruit Empty Re: 2010 Recruit

Post by GUPhantom Sat Nov 15 2008, 11:24

I think Nicole was one I remembered seeing in September. She was 1 of 4 recruits I saw. I specifically mentioned her here in PN....as the "one wearing a San Diego Surf jacket"....but I can't find the thread! AutoPilot and Geez speculated who it might be. Anyway, it was also at the about same time when Michelle Enyeart's podcast was released and she talked about another recruit committing that weekend. Must've been Nicole! Sweet!

GO PILOTS!!!
GUPhantom
GUPhantom
First man off the Bench
First man off the Bench

Number of posts : 544
Location : Tigard
Registration date : 2007-07-11

Back to top Go down

2010 Recruit Empty Re: 2010 Recruit

Post by '78 Alum Sat Nov 15 2008, 11:26

As a UP alum and long time fan of the soccer program, which didn't exist when I was there, I have thoroughly enjoyed the wealth of information presented by the members of Pilot Nation. I felt compelled to join in the fray this morning after reading the comments by the Texas coach in the Austin paper.

Now I have a question for those of you far more intelligent then I, why are we recruting 2 blue chip goalies for 2010? Why not recuit for alternate years?

According to comments herein, Erin Dees and Nichole Downing have both comitted to UP for 2010. Are we trying to create competition within, or are there questions as to whether or not both will fulfil their comittment? Or, is this merely the result of them both feeling drawn here by the greatness of the program?

'78 Alum
Recruit
Recruit

Number of posts : 52
Age : 71
Registration date : 2008-11-15

Back to top Go down

2010 Recruit Empty 2010 Goalies

Post by Soccer Watcher Sat Nov 15 2008, 11:36

I guess I'd like to know, also, why there need to be two top notch goalies coming to the team in the same year. Any sights? Why not alternate years, especially if the reason is possible national team conflicts?
Soccer Watcher
Soccer Watcher
Recruit
Recruit

Number of posts : 4
Registration date : 2008-10-26

Back to top Go down

2010 Recruit Empty Re: 2010 Recruit

Post by Geezaldinho Sat Nov 15 2008, 11:49

It seems reasonable to me to get two National team quality keepers when you can get them. Between national team commitments, injury, red-shirting, and differing rates of developing, having two players who can compete with each other is the way to go, in my opinion.

You get great players when they are available. It's not like shopping at Costco where the shelves are always stocked.
Geezaldinho
Geezaldinho
Pilot Nation Legend
Pilot Nation Legend

Number of posts : 11794
Location : Hopefully, having a Malbec on the square in Cafayate, AR
Registration date : 2007-04-28

Back to top Go down

2010 Recruit Empty Re: 2010 Recruit

Post by ohhh_yeah Sat Nov 15 2008, 12:12


in my opinion it shows how great this program is...

there is only so minutes in a season for keepers... yet these two still want to come here to compete for a starting position... even though if one of them went to another program they would probaly be first choice keeper rather fast...
ohhh_yeah
ohhh_yeah
Pilot Nation Regular
Pilot Nation Regular

Number of posts : 350
Registration date : 2007-10-27

Back to top Go down

2010 Recruit Empty Re: 2010 Recruit

Post by SoreKnees Sat Nov 15 2008, 12:55

This reminds me of how we got Kelsey from UCLA. They had Val Henderson, then got Kelsey a year later. Only one was going to get enough playing time, so when it all went to Val, Kelsey transferred. I wouldn't be surprised if the same thing happened here. You can't play 2 keepers (unless the NCAA is contemplating a rule change). Smile
SoreKnees
SoreKnees
First man off the Bench
First man off the Bench

Number of posts : 678
Age : 70
Location : Portland
Registration date : 2008-02-05

Back to top Go down

2010 Recruit Empty Re: 2010 Recruit

Post by Harry Redknapp Sat Nov 15 2008, 13:05

At this point they aren't both here. A lot can happen in the year or so before they arrive. We have seen players lost for a season to national team action and to injury so that might factor in.
Harry Redknapp
Harry Redknapp
Starter
Starter

Number of posts : 753
Age : 68
Location : NE Portland
Registration date : 2007-09-15

Back to top Go down

2010 Recruit Empty Re: 2010 Recruit

Post by Soccer Watcher Fri Nov 21 2008, 19:56

You all make some very good points. A lot can happen--you just never know--and my favorite: Get them when you can! Very Happy
Soccer Watcher
Soccer Watcher
Recruit
Recruit

Number of posts : 4
Registration date : 2008-10-26

Back to top Go down

2010 Recruit Empty Re: 2010 Recruit

Post by fozziewozzie Fri Nov 21 2008, 20:29

as aleppiek noted about some of the partial scholorships issued by u of p, some of them are substidized by other scholarships!! one of my all time favorites was cheryl loveless who attended this university on the presidents academic scholarship, an not an athletic scholorship!!

we recruit outstanding individuals, not 'athletes'. like many institutions of higher learning, it is more important our girls formal learning than their athletic accomplishments!!
fozziewozzie
fozziewozzie
Pilot Nation Regular
Pilot Nation Regular

Number of posts : 376
Age : 63
Location : portland native
Registration date : 2007-11-04

Back to top Go down

2010 Recruit Empty Re: 2010 Recruit

Post by Auto Pilot Fri Nov 21 2008, 21:33

For the record Kelsey didn't leave UCLA for lack of playing as much as she wanted to experience a more serene environment in which to study and play. She had friends on the team, talked to the coaches, saw the fan base and it was a slam dunk.
Auto Pilot
Auto Pilot
Starter
Starter

Number of posts : 864
Age : 68
Location : So Cal
Registration date : 2008-08-12

Back to top Go down

2010 Recruit Empty Re: 2010 Recruit

Post by harryb Fri Nov 21 2008, 23:21

When these keepers come, Hailey Deyoung will be a junior. They can only redshirt one year. Maybe they redshirt alternate years so we always have a backup.
harryb
harryb
Bench Warmer
Bench Warmer

Number of posts : 159
Age : 68
Location : Portland, OR
Registration date : 2007-10-04

Back to top Go down

2010 Recruit Empty Re: 2010 Recruit

Post by Auto Pilot Fri Nov 21 2008, 23:59

All teams need at least two keepers in case of injury. red card, illness or some other type of contingency. Many teams have three. I remember a few years back when UCLA had a series of injuries to their keepers and needed to tap the softball team for a fill-in. They have had top quality keepers ever since.

Problem is keepers need confidence and, more important experience. They need games to stay sharp. It is a unique position in that you don't really get regular "minutes" like you do with field players. If a team is playing two either alternating games or halves I think their game suffers.
Auto Pilot
Auto Pilot
Starter
Starter

Number of posts : 864
Age : 68
Location : So Cal
Registration date : 2008-08-12

Back to top Go down

Page 1 of 2 1, 2  Next

Back to top

- Similar topics

 
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum