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Post by Men's League Waterboy on May 14, 2024 10:47:54 GMT -6
I have no idea what the chances are that Ms. Koupal wants to go to Vermillion, but I would guess they're pretty remote.
Maybe she wants to stay home in a small town and carry the expectations of being related to the greatest player in program history while attempting to restore the Yotes to a Top 25-type squad. But maybe she doesn't really want that kind of pressure at all.
I wouldn't be surprised if she wants to test herself in a power conference with fewer expectations regarding her lineage while enjoying some of the advantages of "big time" college athletics in a different setting.
But I'd be selling the hell out of staying close to home, continuing the tradition, being the next No. 24 to be an All-American in your home state and becoming a legend.
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Post by GoYotes on May 14, 2024 12:45:00 GMT -6
The chances of Ashlyn Koupal. ending up at USD are much higher now than they were prior to April 10
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Post by yotenation on May 14, 2024 15:05:40 GMT -6
I have no idea what the chances are that Ms. Koupal wants to go to Vermillion, but I would guess they're pretty remote. Maybe she wants to stay home in a small town and carry the expectations of being related to the greatest player in program history while attempting to restore the Yotes to a Top 25-type squad. But maybe she doesn't really want that kind of pressure at all. I wouldn't be surprised if she wants to test herself in a power conference with fewer expectations regarding her lineage while enjoying some of the advantages of "big time" college athletics in a different setting. But I'd be selling the hell out of staying close to home, continuing the tradition, being the next No. 24 to be an All-American in your home state and becoming a legend. You're probably correct, but like you said I would be selling the hell out of the opportunity for her at USD. Every kid is different, so who really knows? For some kids the chance to stay close to family is a huge thing. |
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Post by Men's League Waterboy on May 14, 2024 15:17:55 GMT -6
I completely agree with you. I think that for any disadvantage the U may face in landing a commitment, it has some serious advantages that it can also tout.
Obviously it comes down to what the kid wants. But there are undoubtedly opportunities USD can provide for her that other schools simply won't be able to in terms of proximity to family and friends, tradition and the deep family ties, role within the team, etc. I think any recruiter would love to be able to have some of the tools that the Yotes have when it comes down to selling her and her family.
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Post by Men's League Waterboy on May 14, 2024 15:39:35 GMT -6
I think the realism of the kid and the people around them plays a huge role.
I always thought the U would be able to sell the hell out of Mors coming out of high school as it seemed pretty obvious to me that he was never going to play in the Big Ten or Big East or wherever else. So why not sell the shit out of playing in front of your home fans and family with an actual chance to contribute as a college player?
I'm not saying Koupal is comparable to Mors (she strikes me as an obvious high-major talent) but I think the sell job would be similar ... but instead of contributing vs. sitting I think you sell her on being a star, conference MVP, All-America type player instead of going to the Big 12 or Big Ten or SEC or wherever and being a cog in a machine where your family and friends aren't at every game.
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Post by kiyoat on May 24, 2024 9:54:59 GMT -6
Koupal just won the High Jump again at the state meet. Outstanding.
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Post by GoYotes on May 24, 2024 10:13:59 GMT -6
Koupal just won the High Jump again at the state meet. Outstanding. It is her 4th straight high jump title and she is only a sophomore. Amazing!! |
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Post by caliyote on May 24, 2024 10:43:17 GMT -6
Well unfortunately being close to home may not mean that much. If she is getting paid 500k plus per year she can fly her parents to her games. Might be crazy times
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Post by dbyote on May 24, 2024 12:41:06 GMT -6
Well unfortunately being close to home may not mean that much. If she is getting paid 500k plus per year she can fly her parents to her games. Might be crazy times I would be shocked if she ended up a Coyote. Thrilled, but shocked. |
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Post by kiyoat on May 28, 2024 9:54:47 GMT -6
Follows from Carrie, Devin Amber and Chris: Ava Markowski, 5-11 GuardLincoln Pios X, NE ETG Midwest Elite AAU x.com/AvaMarkowskiwww.instagram.com/avamarkowski/Big Sister Alexis plays for Huskers  Visits to NDSU, Colorado State and Wyoming Offers:2024 Sep - Kearney, Drury, NW Missouri St |
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Post by kiyoat on May 29, 2024 9:20:11 GMT -6
3 follows from Carrie, Devin and Chris: Kylee Paben, 6-1 ForwardMillard West HS Omaha Nebraska Attack AAU x.com/kylee_pabenwww.instagram.com/kyleepaben/Prep Girls Hoops #2 player in Nebraska  Offers:2024 Apr - UN Kearney May - Evansville Aug - Cleveland St Has visited SDSU and Drake as well |
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Post by notkiotees on May 29, 2024 12:15:40 GMT -6
Any relation to Derek I wonder?
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Post by coyotefan74 on May 29, 2024 17:48:00 GMT -6
Any relation to Derek I wonder? Daughter, and she looks like a player. |
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Post by dbyote on May 29, 2024 18:27:09 GMT -6
Any relation to Derek I wonder? Daughter, and she looks like a player. I thought I recognized that name. He played when I was in Verm. |
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Post by marco on May 29, 2024 21:35:26 GMT -6
this class is loaded I hope we have lease 3 or 4 scholarships available
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