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[quote author=Jskass link=topic=11163.msg105949#msg105949 date=1416603334]
Do we really need to give people a 5th year if they're not important physical (as opposed to emotional/leadership) contributors? Or are we better off having 2 more scholarships to offer next year?

We don't need to, and we don't. Tara has made it clear that a 5th year isn't guaranteed. Remember even Ruef was set to walk on for her 5th year until a scholarship opened up due to medical retirements. Ros GO got a 5th year only because Diggins went to ND. Michelle Harrison didn't get a 5th year and transferred to Utah.

Whether we're better off taking a new recruit this year or waiting until next year and giving a veteran a 5th year depends on what players are available and admissible in each class.
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All true, but I think more even recruiting is probably better--3-4 a year rather than the "sixpack" approach.  We have announced our 4 for next year--we did not announce 6, so I think Tara will give Jasmine and Alex another year if they want it.  If they don't, she might just save the scholarships for 2016.  There are some good kids in that year and she might want to be sure to have a few scholarships.

[81alum]

[quote author=Jskass link=topic=11163.msg105949#msg105949 date=1416603334]
Do we really need to give people a 5th year if they're not important physical (as opposed to emotional/leadership) contributors? Or are we better off having 2 more scholarships to offer next year?

We don't need to, and we don't. Tara has made it clear that a 5th year isn't guaranteed. Remember even Ruef was set to walk on for her 5th year until a scholarship opened up due to medical retirements. Ros GO got a 5th year only because Diggins went to ND. Michelle Harrison didn't get a 5th year and transferred to Utah.

Whether we're better off taking a new recruit this year or waiting until next year and giving a veteran a 5th year depends on what players are available and admissible in each class.
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All true, but I think more even recruiting is probably better--3-4 a year rather than the "sixpack" approach.  We have announced our 4 for next year--we did not announce 6, so I think Tara will give Jasmine and Alex another year if they want it.  If they don't, she might just save the scholarships for 2016.  There are some good kids in that year and she might want to be sure to have a few scholarships.