Understand we will probably never know, but I’d love to know if Shannon/Hawkins were told Rayj was coming here.
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Indy, you sound like you are," Mark Tupper" ,Decatur. And would literally start writing articles to get our coaches fired. Relax, I thought you retired. Go fishing,
We will be just fine! Trust the staff.
I’m not calling for anyone’s head … I simply state the facts … This team as it sits is not 2nd weekend good … You just missed on the guy we had all our chips on and the backup plans are not better than anything we’ve got right now …
I evaluate based on performance … Brad brought us back … There’s no doubt about it … But for how much he’s getting paid … The results aren’t living up to it … Period …
Do you think Josh is super thrilled ? I mean let’s be real … Brad had a lot riding on getting RayJ … The seat is warm and that’s coming from Josh …
Any chance we could get a PG already committed to come over to the dark side?
I understand this POV but I think TSJ is a better player off the ball due to his lack of ball handling creativity and shooting off the dribble. I think Cohawk would also benifit from not having the ball all the time. The pick and pop game with Cohawk could be great.
Our recruits really havent worked out at that position lately and now we are having to go for transfer to gain experience.
They are contingent on other players wanting to play for UI
sacraig
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I will do the job for half his salary. Please let Josh know.
To me its kind of like a bird in hand situation. If someone that is very good wants to come you gotta take it unless your willing to gamble. Also one reason it seems so many guys are taking the NIL money because its there and the risk is minimal vs when you hopefully a 2nd round pick. I would take the money or the player that is close to the same rather than risk it. Waiting a week maybe but this got crazy risky at the end.. Most don't gamble like Kofi did or BU did on Ray J.
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March madness results have caused me sleepless nights. He does have most wins past 4 season in Big10, title, and tourney title. Now we need success in Ncaa tourney. The sky is not falling.
I'm in no position to judge or second guess, but I do think part of the art of closing a negotiation is honestly assessing the trustworthiness of the people you're dealing with. From the accounts on the forum here, this had a lot of developments you'd have to squint pretty hard to still think the other side was working fully in good faith. It's clear the staff have backed off a number of recruitments, so they obviously understand the point --makes me wonder what the details were in this one that kept them in it through so many rounds all the way to the end. Makes me think they had every reason to believe they would prevail on the things that mattered, and what he expressed as a priority was not the real story. Just speculation on my part though.
One thing's for sure --with TSJ and CH back, this would be a very good opportunity for any PG that wants to showcase how they can distribute the ball. Not ideal to miss on your top guy, but still a lot of time given the way the things now work. For me personally, huge fan of TSJ --just love his style of play and heart. Staff deserves credit for forging strong relationships as well as the misses.
Nah … This ain’t on TA … At all …
He’s the only reason we’re in it for a lot of kids …
Don’t forget who’s coming next year … You don’t get him without TA … You don’t get TJ without TA …
Oh I let Josh know my thoughts after this past March … But I’ll let him know he can save some money potentially …
We just need a point gaurd. We have shooter around now with Domask, Goode, Harmon, Gurrier and what Cohawk and Shannon can bring. Give me a pass first, steady guard to initiate offense and make smart decisions.
This team has scoring and shooting now but no ball handling or distributing.
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we heard plenty of didn't want to make it look like a fore gone conclusion (tampering) with Dennis. many raised red flags when that response/approach was taken. All part of the plan. Not the results, I or we were looking for.
USAFILLINI
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I dont think its as much of RayJ is a star as its we have zero back up options that are even close. Combine that with it was a problem last year, and its a really bad look for a coach that is the 7th highest paid in the NCAA.
Cant even imagine how much opposing programs are licking their lips with this on the recruiting trail. Guy gives up six figures to not play for BU, easy narrative to sell with the way it went down, true or not.
That is why I think when you really have a need at a certain position you should identify 2 to 3 guys who will work and go after them. First one who commits we take. None of this stringing us along stuff.During this “portal season” we had 4-5 guys who wanted to come here and play PG … All of them are at P5 schools and would be better than anyone we’ll get now …
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We should've already done this deal, no matter what the money looked likeOh I let Josh know my thoughts after this past March … But I’ll let him know he can save some money potentially …
sacraig
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Thanks. I am 100% comfortable being the budget option.Oh I let Josh know my thoughts after this past March … But I’ll let him know he can save some money potentially …
sacraig
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He's a PG with two hands and two feet, isn't he?Are you saying bring back Curbelo …
We're going to sign A point guard, I get that. But when you play musical chairs and this is the only one left
You can't act like you've won.
You can't act like you've won.
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