How is it he gets paid, represents the university??? JOSH????? WTF???.
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DB11Headband
- Chicago Burbs
The Johnson family using the resources available to them to maximize their value under the current system is normal and should be expected.
He is good within 5 feet of each basket. Love the rebounding and defense but there is not a lot of proof he has a post up game, a jump shot, ball handling or passing ability .
What does the word "Team" even mean any more?
foby
- Bonnaroo Land
uofi7477
- Silver & Gold Vandals
Try Women's Basketball - it is a lot purer as less money involved plus we have a rising program with an incredible Coach.
Can we change it to Illinois Disloyalty?
“I don’t want to end up like Kofi… or Dain” - Morez
Sad to see Morez leave. But I’m not one of those longing for the good ol’ days before NIL…because they were not all that good. NIL started long, long ago for the blue bloods (and for us at a time, too). The playing field is now much more level even if chaotic. Tough on fans but good for many players.
lol this board get a grip. This happens to the big boy programs too.
Except this is insane line of thinking. Nobody with a brain thought day 1 Morez should start over Humrichous. Humrichous had a perfectly fine start to the season. It wasn’t even a conversation until the first MSU game that people called for Morez to replace Ben. Shortly after that game, Morez was placed into the starting lineup and thrived. Morez was played less coming off injury but prior to injury was easily logging 25 min a game if not in foul trouble.
Now explain why a staff should accommodate for a 6’9 rebounding monster to change his playstyle and shift to a perimeter option? Why should they accommodate their playstyle to someone who thinks Kofis career at Illinois is something to not follow? It’s crazy to me that people think this is anything other than his inner circle being delusional about his talent and trying to maximize more money instead of looking at what the actual best landing spot for him is. What separates this situation from Epps or Miller?
Now explain why a staff should accommodate for a 6’9 rebounding monster to change his playstyle and shift to a perimeter option? Why should they accommodate their playstyle to someone who thinks Kofis career at Illinois is something to not follow? It’s crazy to me that people think this is anything other than his inner circle being delusional about his talent and trying to maximize more money instead of looking at what the actual best landing spot for him is. What separates this situation from Epps or Miller?
I humbly suggest that the insiders here are being thoroughly fed balderdash and cow dung.
Ain't just loyalty to the school you need to worry about.
Ain't just loyalty to the school you need to worry about.
The Galloping Ghost
- Washington, DC
Gotta say, it's impressive how every off-season just feels worse and worse. Several years ago I thought I hit rock bottom with RJ leaving. Oh man, I did not know how much worse it could get. I feel like such a sucker for continually getting emotionally invested in any of this.
How is he ruining kid’s careers?
Three good role players.
Is he looking to follow Tim Anderson to whatever his next destination is next season?
Well before the portal you could invest more time in your players teaching and developing them into what you need and to reach their potential. There only real threat of losing playing time was from your current teammates or incoming high school recruits. Not anymore, you have to fill your roster with players that can get the job done whether they are currently on the roster or transfers and recruits. You can't not do it that way and be successful on a regular basis because nearly every other program will.
what dirt does BH have on BU? don't understand why BU is so enamored with such a mid AT BEST player. I'm convinced if Ty had played this season he would have been more productive offensively than BHNothing is done … Wouldn't shock me a bit if Tomi entered the portal …
I do think it’s more likely than not that Bam is back but it’s no guarantee …
Oh and Brad would LOVE to have Ben back … Freaking figures …
It is also, perhaps, a marked shift from what they were doing one year ago. It certainly makes the statements about being ride or die orange and blue worthless.
As he should have been. I was insulted watching Ben play over him.
Is it controversial to say, if I had to pick, that I would rather have Ty Rodgers than Morez Johnson?
Also people keep pointing out the loyalty of the Frazier group, this years team was quite a bit better Efficiency margin wise. Not to mention the league is a lot tougher now. Also when Rez got back it was pretty common knowledge he had limited minutes. IMO Rez talking about coaching is an excuse, he wants a bag.
I seem to recall multiple game threads where Indy and others kept asking why is Ben in the game while our stud freshman sits on the bench.
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