Strangest thing about him - 66.2% FT shooter. :huh:
I like this article. He seems like a pretty strong Louisville lean but if we can get in there, ofter decent playing time.
And then we add:
"We also believe you will excell better at Illinois and strive to become greater. If you follow family you will strive to be as good as them; At the U of I, we believe you can strive to be even better than them"
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Tevo, you do raise a good point, but how many kids get 9 to 12 months to mull over job offers? Tilmon had an ample amount of time to weigh his options. He also had ample time after Groce was fired to ask for his release. He also had ample time after meeting with Underwood to ask for his release. Had he not retweeted his commitment to Illinois on Monday, and then decide on Wednesday to ask for his release, I'm guessing there wouldn't be as much cynicism or frustration.
I wholeheartedly agree he should go where he wants to go. But I don't think your analogy is apples to apples here. And while I would support my son if he wanted to make a change like that, I would also reprimand him on the way he went about making the decision. And had he asked for my opinion, I would have helped him with his announcement of said decision.
I've moved on from Tillman. He initially hedged at the signing period, then double talks them that he's honoring his NLI, then puts out on Instagram a couple days later he wants out. Well, Mr. Tillman, you're out and don't come back. Just know this, wherever you go, I hope at least once, you have to play BU and his Fighting Illini. If and when you do, they are goin to run you out of the gym.
So imagine your kid, fresh out of college (let alone high school) accepted a job offer, and then came to you a few days later and said, "Oh, Dad, I think I made a huge mistake. I took the job because I felt like everyone expected me to, and I felt like I had to make a decision, and maybe I was too hasty, but I think it was a mistake and I think I'd be happier with another job -- I just don't think it's for me!" Are you saying your response would be, "Sorry, kiddo, it's too late. You have to go work at that job you now realize you don't want for at least a year before entertaining any other possibilities. Yeah, maybe you'll be miserable and constantly second guessing yourself, and maybe your work there won't be very good because you're unhappy, and maybe that company will spend a ton of time and effort training you, only to have you leave in a year, but your word is your bond and that's it! Maybe this will teach you a lesson to never make a choice unless you are 100% certain that it is not only a good decision, but the BEST possible decision, even if another unexpected option pops up later."?
I get the disappointment and frustration, but it doesn't serve anyone well to have a kid go somewhere he doesn't want to be.
https://twitter.com/SeanScherer247/status/850034573757083649
Looks like Izzo will get his guy
And while I would support my son if he wanted to make a change like that, I would also reprimand him on the way he went about making the decision. And had he asked for my opinion, I would have helped him with his announcement of said decision.
Tilmon to hold press conference.....35 college caps to be on the table ( stay tuned).
Is this actually true?
There is a huge difference though. People are trying to make the analogy of their son making a college decision or a job decision, etc. But these are totally different dynamics. These 17-18 year old kids face tremendous pressure and constant badgering and intimidation from outside forces trying to influence their decision.
My son and your son will not face the constant pressure of hundreds of college coaches and recruiters, phone calls, meetings, shoe company agents, coaches, press, fans, message boards, etc. trying to make a decision. So before one can reprimand these kids, one has to realize that these kids are just pawns in a game controlled by adults and multi-billions dollar interests.
It's a joke that has Tilmon taking the CA hat trick to the next level.
There is a huge difference though. People are trying to make the analogy of their son making a college decision or a job decision, etc. But these are totally different dynamics. These 17-18 year old kids face tremendous pressure and constant badgering and intimidation from outside forces trying to influence their decision.
My son and your son will not face the constant pressure of hundreds of college coaches and recruiters, phone calls, meetings, shoe company agents, coaches, press, fans, message boards, etc. trying to make a decision. So before one can reprimand these kids, one has to realize that these kids are just pawns in a game controlled by adults and multi-billions dollar interests.
I want Tilmon to recommit just so all you guys who are tough talkin can get played. Jesus Christ guys he's 17/18 and making a decision for the rest of his life. The coach he committed to and had known for almost a third of his life was on the hot seat when he committed and on the hot seat when he signed. Everyone knew this was a possibility. Get over yourselves.
I want Tilmon to recommit just so all you guys who are tough talkin can get played. Jesus Christ guys he's 17/18 and making a decision for the rest of his life. The coach he committed to and had known for almost a third of his life was on the hot seat when he committed and on the hot seat when he signed. Everyone knew this was a possibility. Get over yourselves.