Rush The Court strikes again

We don't do this often because the opportunity to do so doesn't frequently present itself -- Rush The Court (RTC) should have a national media platform. That is, if the ESPNs of the world wish to also educate readers.

RTC is back today featuring Dave Telep in a very informative interview. Read it and rejoice that your basketball view and knowledge have been expanded.

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Let's begin a Dave Telep run

Here's the first of two recent Dave Telep features -- this one on recruiting and a Scout sub is required to access the complete article:

What Happens When He's Not On Campus?
Dave Telep
National Recruiting Director
October 10, 2009

Taking visits is part of the recruiting process. However, for the coaches involved, when their recruit steps onto another campus visits take on new meaning.

Comfortable in that recliner? Enjoying a stress free Saturday of college football watching on the flat screen? Well, just remember, if you're a college basketball coach the weekends take on a different meaning.

All NCAA programs will host visitors at some point this fall. The ones that aren't hosting and don't have prospects on campus aren't sleeping in, enjoying stress free weekends at the spa. As you'll find out, even when prospects aren't on campus a level of anxiety exits. It's how coaches deal with the non-visit weekends that we're looking at with this exercise.

We've asked two different college coaches to provide insights into their visitation process. Questions range from the anxiety of a weekend visit to the scheduling for the trip...

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A little Shakespeare for you: "to Twitter or not to Twitter..."

Yes, that is the question. Whether 'tis nobler to... -- okay, that's about the extent of our WillieS knowledge. Dave Telep has an article about college coaching and Twitter usage:

Twitter: Fad or Recruiting Revolution?
Dave Telep
National Recruiting Director
October 15, 2009

Is Twitter a college basketball fad or useful recruiting tool? Scout.com went right to the source and spoke with two college coaches to gain their perspective on tweeting.

Oliver Purnell does it. John Calipari and Tom Crean too. Chances are, just about every major college coach is utilizing Twitter these days.

Personally, I like the Twitter. However, I’m not sure it’s going to change the way coaches recruit. Regardless, we asked a pair of college coaches how they perceive the newest social media that has become the rage in college hoops...

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