Big Jack
- Decatur
Would not surprise me at all if that wasn't Geoff Alexander.... but seem to remember the poster
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sacraig
- The desert
There was, though I've lost track of which insiders turned out to be kind of fake.
RabidDawgClassic
- Los Angeles, CA
Back on the old Brumby board, there was a guy who claimed to be Mark Kaplan and was providing all sorts of recruiting “news” that turned out to be fake. There was another guy who claimed to be Robbie Reid and assured everyone the he was coming to Illinois (before then committing to Michigan). One of the local beat writers even referenced him in an article. Messages boards were the Wild West back then, and I’m glad that — for the most part — we can now see through such charlatans.
I am surprised that Will Wade isn't near the top of IU's coaching search.
Rick Pitino basically told Indiana they should hire Beard. He is arguably one of the best coaches in the game right now. Had it not been for all the craziness that happened when he was at Texas, he'd be the hottest name in college basketball.
I love this for them.
I am sure some remember Stephen Wacaser, who Turpin and Tate often had on the sportsline. He gave recruiting news and even had coaches using his services. Turned out he had a gambling problem and went to prison for robbing banks.
Drinkin' Lincoln....I think
RabidDawgClassic
- Los Angeles, CA
If he’s been a good boy, he was eligible for release last year. If not, he’ll be out between now and next year.
Wacaser sentenced to 16 years in federal prison
URBANA — A former basketball talent scout with a history of bank robberies, impersonating sports figures and forgery was sentenced Thursday to 16 years, seven months in federal prison.
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Lmao, Old Man Lincoln.
Dude was interesting, would type as if he was actually old Abe Lincoln lol. A fake insider though for the Groce era, he proclaimed that we'd land Brunson, Evans, XRM, Cliff. I wanna say he also was super confident Liddell was coming here but that might've been the tail end of his posting time here.
Him and that G1o barbershop dude were the main insiders for that time and got most everything wrong lmao but was at least an entertaining time on the board.
RichardKeenesCousin
Richard Keene's Cousin
In 2025, Indiana University is considering Travis Steele, for which of the following:
a.) headline a spring concert, as the frontman for a British-Metal cover band
b.) reboot and star in a low budget, tax write-off, B-Action movie
c.) coach their inept basketball team
d.) all of the above
e.) none of the above
I got nothing against the guy. It just sounds like a made up name.
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His ties were with Coach Walker
Would Travis Steel steal steel if Travis Steel could steal steel?
In 2025, Indiana University is considering Travis Steele, for which of the following:
a.) headline a spring concert, as the frontman for a British-Metal cover band
b.) reboot and star in a low budget, tax write-off, B-Action movie
c.) coach their inept basketball team
d.) all of the above
e.) none of the above
I got nothing against the guy. It just sounds like a made up name.
You're young, aren't you.
Steele was on Sampscum's IU staff and deeply involved in the Eric Gordon fiasco.
So some of us have plenty against the guy.
Steele was on Sampscum's IU staff and deeply involved in the Eric Gordon fiasco.
So some of us have plenty against the guy.
sacraig
- The desert
I'm not sure if anyone believed g0 was legit, but we definitely believed they were entertaining.
My Dad was a basketball coach, this guy came to our house one time trying to raise funds for something sketchy. My Mom quickly recognized him as a Con Artist and told Dad not to give him a penny. The best part was when he backed out of our driveway, he ended up in a very deep drainage ditch, headlights pointing toward the sky, had to get a tow truck to pull him out.If he’s been a good boy, he was eligible for release last year. If not, he’ll be out between now and next year.
Wacaser sentenced to 16 years in federal prison
URBANA — A former basketball talent scout with a history of bank robberies, impersonating sports figures and forgery was sentenced Thursday to 16 years, seven months in federal prison.www.sj-r.com
Thought is that he stays in the South …
RichardKeenesCousin
Richard Keene's Cousin
Can we get him on this board?
He would be awesome with all his insight and great stories, but sadly, he died in 1997.
Yes … Lot of people very impressed with what he’s done at Miami … He’s obviously got ties to the program and he’s an Indiana guy …
It also helps that his wife’s family is absolutely loaded and would put up a ton of NIL to help go get players …
Had it not been for all the craziness at Texas … He’d be the Head Coach at Kentucky … Truly believe that …
ginabackes00
CrazedUIFan
Chris Collins has the advantage of playing with elite talent and coaching that might benefit him. I do agree he's a really good coach and at some point you would think he'd want the opportunity to move to a higher profile program.
RabidDawgClassic
- Los Angeles, CA
Is that the new euphemism for domestic violence?
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