@Bobo - How fast can you get up to speed? 7 months is a long time, but the U21 schedule is already out, you have no scrimmage next week and little idea who the players are (based on what you said)
@both - what about your own teams? how are you going to pull double duty?
I could get up to speed in a few days. I would have to consult with the current regime and take lots of notes. There are a number of tools that I have already browsed through and found some quality pieces that would be fine through the first part of the bracket. I am concerned about the top U21 center being for sale now and hope whoever owns the guy can maintain some sort of GS.
I did get to scout players from the other teams and know this seasons team will not have the cake walk season 12 did.
You are right - there is no scrimmage and I can't answer why there isn't and won't go there.
As for the younger players, I would say by the end of qualifications - most of the potentials out there would of been contacted. The challenge for me is I would probably try to talk to them all too quickly instead of a nice even flow. I would want realistic and consistent expectations, not flash in the pan show up in the beginning energized ones.
As for Bobo's Playhouse - they are in a retooling mode with money and talent. My post game has been left intact and that with their salary reductions let me breathe a little easier. Look for them to make more moves to get some depth. It's always harder to pull double duty with teams and it's my expectation neither will be neglected as I am planning to stay as active as possible. It's easy to do when you have money, but when you lose life gets a lot better away from the game.
I also see you came into a nice little addition. An 18 year old with a legendary last name.