RAPPIN' ABOUT RECRUITING
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Curt Kassab |
Julia Huddleston |
Tarrell Robinson |
Best thing about July?
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The opportunity to travel and see different parts of the country.
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July 31st! No, honestly, it's when you get to see a talented athlete who is interested in VCU. It's truly fun to watch and evaluate how a player can help us. |
Traveling to different states and cities. |
Worst thing about July?
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Lack of sleep |
No time to eat well, sleep well or exercise at all. |
You do not get to see much of the state or city you're visiting because you are in the gym all day and night. |
| What are the "X" factors that you look for? |
Work ethic and attitude, and kids that have passion for the game |
How hard a player plays on both ends, how well they communicate and how athletic they are. |
I look for a kid that works hard and shows a lot of mental toughness. |
| Best part about recruiting for VCU? |
The university sells itself with great academics, great facilities and great administrative support. |
I absolutely love the challenge of surprising people with the level of talent we are able to recruit and sign. |
Being able to sell a program that has a tradition of being successful and sending young people out into the world to be successful. |
| Exactly how many cities did you travel to? |
5 |
I think I lose count as I go, but I believe six. |
7 |
| Favorite city to recruit in? |
Chicago |
By far, Atlanta! That's my hometown, so no need for a GPS! I usually always catch up with family for dinner, too. |
It's a tie between Atlanta and Orlando. |
| Best meal you had during your travels? |
Filet mignon |
A seafood restaurant in Washington, D.C. I actually had time to sit down for a dinner; so tough to beat! |
Myself and Coach Cunningham went to Joe's Crab Shack and ate crab legs and shrimp in Orlando. |
| It's midnight and you've been in the gym for 15 hours, where you headed to grab a bite to eat? |
I'm headed to bed. |
7-11 for a protien bar or Cheez-its and a Vitamin Water! I hate fast food, so that is usually my only choice that late. |
I'm going to sleep. I'll make sure I have a big breakfast in the morning. |
| Favorite in-flight movie? |
The back of my eye lids! |
Flights are the only time to catch up on sleep, so I pass out even before we take off! |
Dumb and Dumber |
Best team name you ran into at the tournaments?
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NYC Gauchos |
Team Freckles always cracks me up! |
Kamikazes |
