Twitter Discussion

katu06 · Oct 1, 2012, 09:26 AM

I've seen several people ask about news in the recruiting thread about, you know, recruiting, only for it to get lost behind Twitter talk.

I would like to make a thread on the merits of Twitter and using it to communicate with recruits.

I think that following recruits is ok, and I think responding to them when they ask questions (like best fan base) is ok. I don't see any point to tweet them random silly statements, though it does seem the recruits do seem to enjoy that.

How do you guys feel?

PS- Not everything a recruit says on Twitter is about Illinois Basketball. You guys all need to stop being so paranoid when a recruit says something to the lines of "feeling disrespected". There are a million things that could mean. Stop reading into things so much.

Kramer116 · Oct 1, 2012, 10:01 AM

I am doing great. I have been thinking about you all alot since last weekend. A whole lot. How are all of you doing?

chiefini · Oct 1, 2012, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Kramer116

I am doing great. I have been thinking about you all alot since last weekend. A whole lot. How are all of you doing?

I see what you did here!

UncleBob · Oct 1, 2012, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Kramer116

I am doing great. I have been thinking about you all alot since last weekend. A whole lot. How are all of you doing?

Nicely done.

FinalFour88 · Oct 1, 2012, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Kramer116

I am doing great. I have been thinking about you all alot since last weekend. A whole lot. How are all of you doing?

POTD!

PeoriaChief · Oct 1, 2012, 10:06 AM

I think we should tweet #KindofaBigDeal at KBD!!

mattcoldagelli · Oct 1, 2012, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by PeoriaChief

I think we should tweet #KindofaBigDeal at KBD!!

frankfortillini · Oct 1, 2012, 10:10 AM

What is this thing these kids are calling "the Twitter"?

FinalFour88 · Oct 1, 2012, 10:10 AM

Personally, I have no problem with Illini fans following recruits. But posing direct questions to them and Tweeting for them to pick Illinois is creepy, immature, dorky and gives the impression that Illini fans don't have a life.

Also, in the DJ recruitment and coaching search last spring, we all read way too much into Tweets. Plus, a lot of us were gullible regarding so-called "insiders" knowledge of the situation. I think it would probably be best if Twitter was not used as a way to gain information about recruiting, since so much of what's on there is bogus.

Foo G · Oct 1, 2012, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by FinalFour88

Personally, I have no problem with Illini fans following recruits. But posing direct questions to them and Tweeting for them to pick Illinois is creepy, immature, dorky and gives the impression that Illini fans don't have a life.

Also, in the DJ recruitment and coaching search last spring, we all read way too much into Tweets. Plus, a lot of us were gullible regarding so-called "insiders" knowledge of the situation. I think it would probably be best if Twitter was not used as a way to gain information about recruiting, since so much of what's on there is bogus.

Illini Basketball is our life!

Ron Zooks Barber · Oct 1, 2012, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by FinalFour88

Personally, I have no problem with Illini fans following recruits. But posing direct questions to them and Tweeting for them to pick Illinois is creepy, immature, dorky and gives the impression that Illini fans don't have a life.

Also, in the DJ recruitment and coaching search last spring, we all read way too much into Tweets. Plus, a lot of us were gullible regarding so-called "insiders" knowledge of the situation. I think it would probably be best if Twitter was not used as a way to gain information about recruiting, since so much of what's on there is bogus.

It is almost like you are begging out of despiration.
Our Men's BB program is not desperate!!!!

FinalFour88 · Oct 1, 2012, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Ron Zooks Barber

It is almost like you are begging out of despiration.
Our Men's BB program is not desperate!!!!

I don't totally understand what your point is here, but I would say Illini fans are definitely desperate for the hoops team to be good again.

Illiniwek06 · Oct 1, 2012, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Ron Zooks Barber

It is almost like you are begging out of despiration.
Our Men's BB program is not desperate!!!!

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Originally Posted by FinalFour88

I don't totally understand what your point is here, but I would say Illini fans are definitely desperate for the hoops team to be good again.

Zooks Barber may be trying to state that creeping recruits out on Twitter is an act of desperation.

MTILLINOIS · Oct 1, 2012, 10:26 AM

This would be a great location to post Twitter address of our players and future players.

Big10Man · Oct 1, 2012, 10:30 AM

This is a pretty basic question: are there rules in place for peope communicating with a recruit?

For boosters and unviersity reprentatives, I think the answer is a clear "yes". Therefore, they fall under restrictions and potential violations. What does the fine print say exactly? I have no clue never having read the NCAA Rules and Regulations myself. Yet, I am supremely confident there are restrictions on this type of communication based upon my general knowledge of them.

For average joes, I am saying it is fair game for anyone. People can be friends with whoever they want to, and the NCAA is powerless to regulate such behavior.

This is why some compliance departments already have monitors for this type of communication conduct with their staff. If a known booster or university representative friends someone on Twitter and excessively tries to communicate with them, that is a potential violation. Yes. I realize this is way out of hand, but technology has gotten out of hand too. Coaches should not be held to the fire for behavior of rouge individusls in this day and age of wireless 24/7 digital communication. Still, they should be in the know about it. That is why compliance departments that monitor this form of communication are way ahread of the curve.

Big10Man · Oct 1, 2012, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by FinalFour88

Personally, I have no problem with Illini fans following recruits. But posing direct questions to them and Tweeting for them to pick Illinois is creepy, immature, dorky and gives the impression that Illini fans don't have a life.

Also, in the DJ recruitment and coaching search last spring, we all read way too much into Tweets. Plus, a lot of us were gullible regarding so-called "insiders" knowledge of the situation. I think it would probably be best if Twitter was not used as a way to gain information about recruiting, since so much of what's on there is bogus.

So is taking pictures of recruits at football games, at shopping malls, or on a golf course and posting them on the Internet.

katu06 · Oct 1, 2012, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by MTILLINOIS

This would be a great location to post Twitter address of our players and future players.

Good call. I'll try to come up with a list.

Sports101 on 1450 · Oct 1, 2012, 12:01 PM

Here's a start. Current/future...then former Illinois players and what they go by on Twitter.

@MLaTulip_5
@KNunnSG
@rayrice24
@B1G_Samb0
@Malcomjets23

@BP3
@egwu_32
@illini_ibby23
@Devin_langford0
@1Abrams3
@MykeHenry20
@MikeShaw15
@djrich32
@tylergriffey

@deebrown11
@DeronWilliams
@stephenbardo
@SamManiscalco
@Meechi32
@RobertArchibald
@Peoria_King
@CalKine25
@Tizzy54
@MyersLeonard11

katu06 · Oct 1, 2012, 12:21 PM

You guys rock. Don't forget the coaches:

@JohnGroce
@JamallWalker
@coachPham
@Dustin_Ford

foby · Oct 1, 2012, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by frankfortillini

What is this thing these kids are calling "the Twitter"?

I think it's when you send messages by tying a note to a bird's foot.

illynifan34 · Oct 1, 2012, 12:33 PM

Gotta follow Griffey at the very least, he is hilarious.

Future Walk-On · Oct 1, 2012, 12:51 PM

I think this anti-twitter propaganda is being masterminded by people on this board who don't like twitter and are jealous because they don't have as many followers as some of us....or Brandon Lloyd following them (like me

)

Sports101 on 1450 · Oct 1, 2012, 01:09 PM

Twitter is so misunderstood, mainly by those who are completely out-of-the-loop as to what Twitter is all about.

I've used it as a fantasy football owner/radio show ( @FF101 and @Sports101on1450 ) host for a wealth of information...over 6000 tweets.

It has also been invaluable in making contacts and getting guests.

The misconception is that Twitter is for the under-40 crowd. Not so. I'll be 53 in December and enjoy it thoroughly.

It's entirely up to the user as to what he/she gets out of it.

nicksmithfanclub · Oct 1, 2012, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Big10Man

This is a pretty basic question: are there rules in place for peope communicating with a recruit?

For boosters and unviersity reprentatives, I think the answer is a clear "yes". Therefore, they fall under restrictions and potential violations. What does the fine print say exactly? I have no clue never having read the NCAA Rules and Regulations myself. Yet, I am supremely confident there are restrictions on this type of communication based upon my general knowledge of them.

For average joes, I am saying it is fair game for anyone. People can be friends with whoever they want to, and the NCAA is powerless to regulate such behavior.

This is why some compliance departments already have monitors for this type of communication conduct with their staff. If a known booster or university representative friends someone on Twitter and excessively tries to communicate with them, that is a potential violation. Yes. I realize this is way out of hand, but technology has gotten out of hand too. Coaches should not be held to the fire for behavior of rouge individusls in this day and age of wireless 24/7 digital communication. Still, they should be in the know about it. That is why compliance departments that monitor this form of communication are way ahread of the curve.

The problem is that the NCAA generally defines "booster" very broadly, although I certainly agree it doesn't make a whole lot of sense in the Twitter context.

Leonardite · Oct 1, 2012, 01:25 PM

RECRUITS

COMMITS
Malcolm Hill: @Malcolmjets23
Kendrick Nunn: @KNunnSG
Maverick Morgan: @maverick_morgan

2013
Demetrius Henry: @ptp_meat
Dayshon Smith: @scoochstackin
Sterling Brown: @YaBoy_Sterl
Austin Colbert: @ACole_13_CTMD
Xavier Rathan-Mayes: @YungBoiMayes
Ben Moore: @JaminTheFiend35
Jaylon Tate: @JaySwaveyy11

2014
Keita Bates-Diop: @KBD_33
Michael Finke: @Finke_Michael
Jahlil Okafor: @jahprobound
Cliff Alexander: @humblekid11
Trey Lyles: @TreyMambaLyles
JaQuan Lyle: @JMamba5
Paul White: @Bishop_ThaKid
Paul Turner: @RIP_AT11
Malik Yarbrough: COULD NOT FIND
Johnnie Vassar: @JohnnieVassar3
Kevin Looney: COULD NOT FIND
Trevon Bluiett: @tre_bluiett15
Kevin Zabo: @VhFavorite
Sean O'Mara: @S3AN_54
Grayson Allen: @GraysonJAllen
Shelton Mitchell: @SMitchell_4
Rashad Vaughn: @ShowtimeMr

2015
Jalen Coleman: @ColemanJalen
DJ Williams: @D_Will_1
Carlton Bragg: @carltonbragg31
Elijah Thomas: @EliCTMDThomas15
Jordan Ash: @JordanAsh_23
Charles Matthews: @CMATTHEWS_1
Hyron Edwards: @iBall_Edwards

And once again, for you homer insane optimists (yet slightly stupid), @JabariParker22.

Got these straight off of the scholarship grid.

Oct 1, 2012, 10:01 AM	#2
Kramer116 Location: Chicago Posts: 9,600	I am doing great. I have been thinking about you all alot since last weekend. A whole lot. How are all of you doing? __________________ @TomCrean: I am doing great. I have been thinking about you alot since last weekend. A whole lot. How are you doing?

Oct 1, 2012, 12:01 PM	#18
Sports101 on 1450 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 45	Here's a start. Current/future...then former Illinois players and what they go by on Twitter. @MLaTulip_5 @KNunnSG @rayrice24 @B1G_Samb0 @Malcomjets23 @BP3 @egwu_32 @illini_ibby23 @Devin_langford0 @1Abrams3 @MykeHenry20 @MikeShaw15 @djrich32 @tylergriffey @deebrown11 @DeronWilliams @stephenbardo @SamManiscalco @Meechi32 @RobertArchibald @Peoria_King @CalKine25 @Tizzy54 @MyersLeonard11 Last edited by Dan; Oct 1, 2012 at 12:13 PM. Reason: formatting

Oct 1, 2012, 12:33 PM	#21
illynifan34 That's a winner!! Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 7,635	Gotta follow Griffey at the very least, he is hilarious. __________________ www.afsp.org In Mike I Trust Aggressive

Oct 1, 2012, 12:51 PM	#22
Future Walk-On of House Targaryen Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 1,431	I think this anti-twitter propaganda is being masterminded by people on this board who don't like twitter and are jealous because they don't have as many followers as some of us....or Brandon Lloyd following them (like me ) __________________ 6 stars or bust

Oct 1, 2012, 01:25 PM	#25
Leonardite Location: Eyes on Portland Posts: 912	RECRUITS *COMMITS* Malcolm Hill: @Malcolmjets23 Kendrick Nunn: @KNunnSG Maverick Morgan: @maverick_morgan 2013 Demetrius Henry: @ptp_meat Dayshon Smith: @scoochstackin Sterling Brown: @YaBoy_Sterl Austin Colbert: @ACole_13_CTMD Xavier Rathan-Mayes: @YungBoiMayes Ben Moore: @JaminTheFiend35 Jaylon Tate: @JaySwaveyy11 2014 Keita Bates-Diop: @KBD_33 Michael Finke: @Finke_Michael Jahlil Okafor: @jahprobound Cliff Alexander: @humblekid11 Trey Lyles: @TreyMambaLyles JaQuan Lyle: @JMamba5 Paul White: @Bishop_ThaKid Paul Turner: @RIP_AT11 Malik Yarbrough: COULD NOT FIND Johnnie Vassar: @JohnnieVassar3 Kevin Looney: COULD NOT FIND Trevon Bluiett: @tre_bluiett15 Kevin Zabo: @VhFavorite Sean O'Mara: @S3AN_54 Grayson Allen: @GraysonJAllen Shelton Mitchell: @SMitchell_4 Rashad Vaughn: @ShowtimeMr 2015 Jalen Coleman: @ColemanJalen DJ Williams: @D_Will_1 Carlton Bragg: @carltonbragg31 Elijah Thomas: @EliCTMDThomas15 Jordan Ash: @JordanAsh_23 Charles Matthews: @CMATTHEWS_1 Hyron Edwards: @iBall_Edwards And once again, for you homer insane optimists (yet slightly stupid), @JabariParker22. Got these straight off of the scholarship grid. __________________ "People willing to trade their Freedoms for Security deserve neither and will lose both."- Ben Franklin The Real Me Last edited by Leonardite; Oct 1, 2012 at 01:32 PM.

Oct 1, 2012, 09:26 AM	#1
katu06 Location: Downstate Posts: 2,357	I've seen several people ask about news in the recruiting thread about, you know, recruiting, only for it to get lost behind Twitter talk. I would like to make a thread on the merits of Twitter and using it to communicate with recruits. I think that following recruits is ok, and I think responding to them when they ask questions (like best fan base) is ok. I don't see any point to tweet them random silly statements, though it does seem the recruits do seem to enjoy that. How do you guys feel? PS- Not everything a recruit says on Twitter is about Illinois Basketball. You guys all need to stop being so paranoid when a recruit says something to the lines of "feeling disrespected". There are a million things that could mean. Stop reading into things so much.

Oct 1, 2012, 10:06 AM	#6
PeoriaChief Posts: 517	I think we should tweet #KindofaBigDeal at KBD!!

Oct 1, 2012, 10:10 AM	#8
frankfortillini Location: Frankfort, IL Posts: 183	What is this thing these kids are calling "the Twitter"?

Oct 1, 2012, 10:10 AM	#9
FinalFour88 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 4,831	Personally, I have no problem with Illini fans following recruits. But posing direct questions to them and Tweeting for them to pick Illinois is creepy, immature, dorky and gives the impression that Illini fans don't have a life. Also, in the DJ recruitment and coaching search last spring, we all read way too much into Tweets. Plus, a lot of us were gullible regarding so-called "insiders" knowledge of the situation. I think it would probably be best if Twitter was not used as a way to gain information about recruiting, since so much of what's on there is bogus.

Oct 1, 2012, 10:26 AM	#14
MTILLINOIS Location: Chicago Posts: 4,189	This would be a great location to post Twitter address of our players and future players.

Oct 1, 2012, 10:30 AM	#15
Big10Man Posts: 238	This is a pretty basic question: are there rules in place for peope communicating with a recruit? For boosters and unviersity reprentatives, I think the answer is a clear "yes". Therefore, they fall under restrictions and potential violations. What does the fine print say exactly? I have no clue never having read the NCAA Rules and Regulations myself. Yet, I am supremely confident there are restrictions on this type of communication based upon my general knowledge of them. For average joes, I am saying it is fair game for anyone. People can be friends with whoever they want to, and the NCAA is powerless to regulate such behavior. This is why some compliance departments already have monitors for this type of communication conduct with their staff. If a known booster or university representative friends someone on Twitter and excessively tries to communicate with them, that is a potential violation. Yes. I realize this is way out of hand, but technology has gotten out of hand too. Coaches should not be held to the fire for behavior of rouge individusls in this day and age of wireless 24/7 digital communication. Still, they should be in the know about it. That is why compliance departments that monitor this form of communication are way ahread of the curve.

Oct 1, 2012, 12:21 PM	#19
katu06 Location: Downstate Posts: 2,357	You guys rock. Don't forget the coaches: @JohnGroce @JamallWalker @coachPham @Dustin_Ford

Oct 1, 2012, 01:09 PM	#23
Sports101 on 1450 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 45	Twitter is so misunderstood, mainly by those who are completely out-of-the-loop as to what Twitter is all about. I've used it as a fantasy football owner/radio show ( @FF101 and @Sports101on1450 ) host for a wealth of information...over 6000 tweets. It has also been invaluable in making contacts and getting guests. The misconception is that Twitter is for the under-40 crowd. Not so. I'll be 53 in December and enjoy it thoroughly. It's entirely up to the user as to what he/she gets out of it.