NotIThatLives Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 4 hours ago, RoadToZion said: De'Ron, Race Thompson, and Justin Smith are at Romeo's game. According to Inside The Hall. These are 3 massive or very tall dudes. Extremely noticable. Good play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy River Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 1 hour ago, BornHoosier said: I mean why would Big time IU players attend his game if he knowingly was going somewhere else? . Clearly their sources are not as good as dbm's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danomatic Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 1 hour ago, BornHoosier said: I’m sorry but if RL does not commit to IU after the meat & potatoes of this IU team show up to his game then the pissed off level just went to HULK status. I can only decipher this as a positive for IU, I mean why would Big time IU players attend his game if he knowingly was going somewhere else? I sure the heck wouldn’t unless I knew he was Hoosier bound? Things that make you go hmmmm. Just try not to get too wrapped up in it my friend! Yes, those are some positive indicators, but it is what it is... and that’s speculative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BornHoosier Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 17 minutes ago, Muddy River said: Clearly their sources are not as good as dbm's Done with “sources” to last a lifetime, we all find out soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nesquik1 Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 Romeo may decide on IU, if he truly hasn’t decided yet. However I still come back to this fact.....why, if knowing where you want to go, wouldn’t you not commit to the home state school already. Especially given the droves of fans showing up for autographs. My personal belief is that if he’s already decided, than it’s Vandy. If he’s conflicted we stand a chance. A fella who runs another site is famous for saying “the longer a recruitment goes on, the more I bet on the hometown team”. Let’s hope that’s the case here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BornHoosier Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 16 minutes ago, Nesquik1 said: Romeo may decide on IU, if he truly hasn’t decided yet. However I still come back to this fact.....why, if knowing where you want to go, wouldn’t you not commit to the home state school already. Especially given the droves of fans showing up for autographs. My personal belief is that if he’s already decided, than it’s Vandy. If he’s conflicted we stand a chance. A fella who runs another site is famous for saying “the longer a recruitment goes on, the more I bet on the hometown team”. Let’s hope that’s the case here. I get the it’s not over til it’s over but to have our front line players show up for support w/ the potential of a hometown spurn is beyond me. If it works then great but if not it will hurt a hell lot worse PR wise imo. Would KY, NC, KS or Duke players risk this involvement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nesquik1 Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 1 minute ago, BornHoosier said: I get the it’s not over til it’s over but to have our front line players show up for support w/ the potential of a hometown spurn is beyond me. If it works then great but if not it will hurt a hell lot worse PR wise imo. Would KY, NC, KS or Duke players risk this involvement? The hometown spurn is what gets me too. Him not commuting makes me think it’s vandy. The current players showing up makes me thinks otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoHoosier Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 2 hours ago, BornHoosier said: True, I don’t know what he his thinking just the pessimist in me talking after what everything is being said. If he was truly Hoosier bound, why wait to commit because that has everybody questioning his demeanor, character & his decision. Of course it doesn’t help that the great IU writers or message board insiders crystal ball says Vandy, so the pessimist thinking is REAL. Here’s why, RL hears the negativity of his brand from HN in the possibility he does not commit to IU but yet says nothing. If a TRUE HOOSIER, you squash those rumors unless you don’t want to face the #1 fan base in College BB during your Senior season. My take is quite a bit different, I am ok with your opinion but think it might be off. BGleas hits that nail as to why in this thread. I believe he is so calculated in his approach to this recruitment that he is putting his team first. His team is not IU, or Vandy, or Kansas at this time. His team is NA. This is perfect and likely why most of us want him at IU that much more. Collected, calm and focused. I believe it more than possible he has not committed anywhere because he is not 100% decided. A state championship is his focus right now. He is not doing this for attention nor to string along fans for any reason. Anyone who believes so is doing RL a disservice. It cannot be said enough how much heart and character the young man has. I would not say everyone is questioning his character, demeanor and decision. Just those that put their love of IU bball ahead of the idea that an 18 year old is taking his time in a decision for what we hope and believe are all of the right reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTrojan88 Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 Maybe, just maybe, moments after winning the state championship at Bankers Life, he will grab the microphone and say that it has been IU all along. Something that has taken this long needs to end with a little flair ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapnRon Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 I'd guess our players showing up was a suggestion by Archie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUwins0708 Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 1 minute ago, CapnRon said: I'd guess our players showing up was a suggestion by Archie. Or maybe they wanted to watch the best HS basketball player play in the best HS tournament? I honestly think the fact that the 3 players were there is very telling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapnRon Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 4 minutes ago, IUwins0708 said: Or maybe they wanted to watch the best HS basketball player play in the best HS tournament? I honestly think the fact that the 3 players were there is very telling. Well I see the board has gone from a low to a high again. Lithium time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud2BAHoosier Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 39 minutes ago, CapnRon said: Well I see the board has gone from a low to a high again. Lithium time. Where's dbm when you need him??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Robby Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 This is a great move in my opinion...it’s always obvious a coach wants a player...why not have potential future teammates show some love, while being subjected to the high school hoops environment that only Indiana can provide? The fact they were there could be multiple reasons, but the 2 I mention above tells a lot imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier24 Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 Those guys guys being there made an impression. As did Archie watching TJD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 The atmosphere last night was nuts. The officiating was honestly very good. Seems weird saying that in a HS game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 2 hours ago, IUwins0708 said: Or maybe they wanted to watch the best HS basketball player play in the best HS tournament? I honestly think the fact that the 3 players were there is very telling. Or maybe they were 3 dudes who didn't have dates on a Saturday night I kid, I kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CauseThatsMyDJ Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 Funny that it was three non Indiana kids going to watch him. Means nothing, just something I noticed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 3 hours ago, IUwins0708 said: Or maybe they wanted to watch the best HS basketball player play in the best HS tournament? I honestly think the fact that the 3 players were there is very telling. Really hope so. These players aren't dumb either. They know if Romeo comes to IU it brings more attention to IU, program....and better chance to get noticed too. Win win for all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierdave Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 2 hours ago, Coach Robby said: This is a great move in my opinion...it’s always obvious a coach wants a player...why not have potential future teammates show some love, while being subjected to the high school hoops environment that only Indiana can provide? The fact they were there could be multiple reasons, but the 2 I mention above tells a lot imo Definitely a positive. Romeo said post-game that it was cool that the IU players took time out of their Saturdays to watch him. Regardless of whether it sways Romeo or not, it's still a good look for IU basketball. I think it shows a lot about our program's beliefs and values. I hope guys like Brooks and TJD see this and realize that our support for recruits extends beyond just the commits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 42 minutes ago, CauseThatsMyDJ said: Funny that it was three non Indiana kids going to watch him. Means nothing, just something I noticed. Well we only have one that we could have sent lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CauseThatsMyDJ Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 12 minutes ago, btownqb said: Well we only have one that we could have sent lol Yeah...was looking at that after I posted. Really enlightening to our previous state of affairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstall76 Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 55 minutes ago, CauseThatsMyDJ said: Funny that it was three non Indiana kids going to watch him. Means nothing, just something I noticed. Does IU even have 3 Indiana kids on the roster, not on scholarship. Would not have been as noticeable had it been McBob. Jager, and Hartman, they would have looked like everyone else there, plus only 1 is on scholarship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 5 minutes ago, bstall76 said: Does IU even have 3 Indiana kids on the roster, not on scholarship. Would not have been as noticeable had it been McBob. Jager, and Hartman, they would have looked like everyone else there, plus only 1 is on scholarship. Vijay Blackmon walked on June of last year. To the best of my knowledge, he is still on the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstall76 Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 1 minute ago, milehiiu said: Vijay Blackmon walked on June of last year. To the best of my knowledge, he is still on the team. Vijay Blackmon, Indiana, Shooting Guard Forgot about Vijay. Still to have only 1 Indiana player on scholarship is inexcusable by the previous staff. Another reason CTC should have been gone earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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