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--- Quote from: Wick250 on February 15, 2011, 12:18:27 PM ---In that controversial Vindicator interview with Strollo, Scalzo noted that in the past decade the Mahoning Valley sent about 20 athletes to the National Football League but only one kid played DI basketball for four full seasons (several began in such programs then transferred to a lower level.)  Those of you who criticize Slocum have plenty of shortcomings to emphasize, but the man cannot be blamed for failing to recruit nonexistent local DI prospects.  The absolutely putrid nature of local high school basketball might be the single most significant drawback for YSU, regardless of the head coach. If you do not believe that, try watching a televised replay of a local high school basketball game. 

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http://www.kentstatesports.com/sports/mbkb/2010-11/
http://www.gozips.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=10800&SPID=4338&SPSID=47195

Wick usually i agree with you but on the the main reason that YSU Basketball is so bad is not due to lack of local talent..the links show what Kent and Akron our neighbors have on their roster..not alot of local flavor....our Coach is the Heacock of recruiting..HE DOESNT BELIEVE HE CAN RECRUIT OHIO ...if you believe it it will happen..hate to bring football up...but Wolford has a completely different mindset..he recruits on the offensive not the defensive...he sells the area, the university and administration watch the recruit video...maybe Slocum needs to watch it as well

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