A few thoughts on Mark McLaughlin

This is pure speculation. Although some expert has said people need to hear something seven times before it will stick in their minds, well, we're not going to type out opening line six more times.

Will Mark McLaughlin be at Nevada come 2009-2010? Early indications make it seem so but there certainly will be coaches from other schools hovering around -- PAC-10 anyone? -- if McLaughlin has all his paperwork in order during a season at a prep school.

We seem to recall that Reggie Moore signed a letter-of-intent (LOI) early with Fresno State until a certain school based in Seattle began whispering sweet nothings in his ear about how nice it would be to stay home and play. Moore eventually reneged on his FSU commitment although Fresno Coach Steve Cleveland has yet to release him from his letter-of-intent. It appears Moore is going to have to sit out this season unless Cleveland changes his mind.

Expect the same situation surrounding McLaughlin even if not the same suitor. It will be tough to say no but the family is currently indicating McLaughlin is a Wolf Packer, period.

We do have one critical question about LOIs. Our understanding is the Reggie Moore will be a 'free agent' after the 2008-2009 season and can then sign with any school. It would appear McLaughlin could do the same regardless of his current LOI with Nevada. Are we correct here?