He put the picture back up with the caption "It's not what y'all think, just supporting my bro, Tyler Cook.
Crisis avoided!
Crisis avoided!
So, no word on the Smith visit? I'm more interested in that than this jacket nonsense.
Tilmon has a sense of humor.
No crystal balls are going our way lately. We are "all in" on crystal balls being wrong...I hear smith to Butler. And by hear, I mean l saw a crystal ball recently go that way
I hear smith to Butler. And by hear, I mean l saw a crystal ball recently go that way
Here's a question I've been pondering and maybe there is no black and white answer, but maybe someone has a better handle on the etiquette involved. Obviously its standard practice with a coaching change that recruits would be released from their LOIs by the school if they request it. I'm wondering, with some reports that certain schools continue to apply pressure even after kids have reaffirmed their commitment to the new coach and even when doing so represents a clear recruiting violation... how long does this grace period last? How long would you give a kid to change his mind without damaging your future efforts with other players?
Put another way... when can we relax and not fear being Conzou'd :noidea:
Here's a question I've been pondering and maybe there is no black and white answer, but maybe someone has a better handle on the etiquette involved. Obviously its standard practice with a coaching change that recruits would be released from their LOIs by the school if they request it. I'm wondering, with some reports that certain schools continue to apply pressure even after kids have reaffirmed their commitment to the new coach and even when doing so represents a clear recruiting violation... how long does this grace period last? How long would you give a kid to change his mind without damaging your future efforts with other players?
Put another way... when can we relax and not fear being Conzou'd :noidea:
There is no rule. A player can always ask for his release, and the LOI is always in effect. Chances that a school tries to block a release are slim to none, mainly because of the backlash. So there is no expiration date.
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The only crystal ball prediction so far is by this guy. He's 100% pro-Butler. Either he's got a great inside scoop no one else has or he's throwing one out there with no insight just hoping for a correct guess so he can boost his stock.
Smith hasn't yet visited Butler.
Per Smith's camp:
Smith is visiting Butler (unofficially) this week but no commitment has been made to Butler or any school at this point.
I do believe Michigan St. is coming to the house to talk with Smith and his parents this week.
At this time and point Smith is getting ready to narrow down to (2) potentially schools for his (2) official visits.
I would be ok with your scenario, but, that would mean all of our recruits were able to hold their conversations/twitters/social media.
These are teenagers and not one leak happened. If the staff did reach out to them and they WERE able to remain quiet, then I am very impressed.
I'm not sure this is a deafening silence. I think it's more of the ordinary type. I wouldn't expect public statements from our players who have signed LOI's unless it is to opt out of them. In that case, I rather prefer the silence.The silence is deafening.
That expectation is crazy. All four guys are going to reaffirm their commitments publicly (loudly, repeatedly, social media-ly), or ask out of their LOI's. That neither has happened yet is bizarre.
Henson landed Bardo, Gill, Larry Smith, N Anderson in one class eventhough he already had talented guards on the roster. M Smith would fit so nice in UnderWoods offense, especially on drives to the basket.
I get wanting to hear confirmation from the signed commits. But this is a huge decision for them. Keep in mind that both Pickett and Williams committed to Illinois while Brad Underwood was actively coaching Stephen F. Austin. There's a good chance that the meetings this week are the first time either player has met the guy.
I think what people expect is that Tilmon, Pickett and Williams come out as supportive of the program and their intent as Frazier did. There is no ifs, ands or buts about him. When you have one guy who does that, then the others who, to my knowledge, have not made a public statement(written or verbal)....it makes people wonder.
If there's one thing to know about teens, it's that they're all pretty much the same and will act the same way.
I kid, I kid.
But for real - if you're starting the post with "I think what people expect" and "the people" in question are those who post about college sports on message boards....well, those expectations are often not going to synch up with real life.