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If Archie wants this guy, I want him too. Yall are jaded by Crean. This isn't the April or Bawa or Jobe or Pillar era anymore Sent from my SCH-I545 using BtownBanners mobile app

So my good friend is a bank teller at the bank Archie goes to. Archie walked in today and my friend asked him, "did your life get easier or harder yesterday?" Archie: "Both" with a laugh. Plus, enjoying a fine meal at a steakhouse while hundreds of thousands of hoosiers found out Romeo's decision was some 1920's mafia $h1t. This guy is great. Proud of what he's accomplished already!

So sweet Sent from my SM-J700T using Tapatalk

Assuming Morgan comes back, the goal is to surround Morgan, Langford, Smith, Green, etc. with pieces that fit, not necessarily just to fill the last scholly with the most talented guy. I have no idea, I've never seen this kid play, but IMO a 6'10" guy that shoots over 40% from deep is a great piece to help spread the floor offensively for the aforementioned guys, and if he can cover defensive rotations and defend the block a bit, then Fitzner seems like he could be a really great fit. This could be a really underrated signing if it happens. At this point it's all about fit and role.

Just to say it out loud the job CAM and staff did was about as good of job as anyone could ask. Remember some saying maybe we should of looked at Will Wade or Drew because they were out recruiting CAM These are based of 247 composite This staff got the best player available for college from the state of Indiana and arguably 3 out of 4 best players from the state of Indiana CAM and staff got the best player from our neighbor state of Ohio that will actually play a game in college Forrester was the 3rd best prospect from Pennsylvania Throw in the fact he got recruits from South Bend and Lafayette which hadn’t been done by any Indiana coach in a really long time I’m not sure he could of done better Job well done Indiana staff for the 2018 recruiting class Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

I heard CAM was at a restaurant eating when RL made the announcement and everyone in the restaurant started cheering while CAM just sat and ate his dinner. That's straight gangsta.

I'm gonna share a little advice from Aaron Rodgers for all those getting all huffy about what's being said on other fan boards or what people are writing about Romeo and/or IU or his dad: R-E-L-A-X. (And as a Bears fan for 40-plus years, it pains me to quote Aaron Rodgers). Go back and read what was said here about Darius Garland after he picked Vanderbilt. Or read all the mud slinging at Bryce Drew and Bill Self. It's all gonna be OK. Don't worry about what they're writing on other fan boards -- why even go there anyway?. What did you expect them to write? Just enjoy the moment. Let it go. We just got the No. 5 player overall in the country -- and No. 1 at his position. And just a few months ago, we weren't even on his radar. Kudos to Archie and his staff for a remarkable effort. I'm pretty damn excited about next season.

Trendon Watford's dad Ernest tells me the Romeo Langford to IU decision could have a snowball effect on @Trendon_2 & other recruits. "He sets a 'blueprint' I believe for how Archie utilizes Trendon’s overall skill set." Story coming on @FloHoops Adam Zagoria Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

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CAM has done everything he needed to do. Held things together last year and landed a great class in 2018. Great job.

He’s is so right about that. Getting players for some coaches is the easy part, then winning with them is the more difficult part. I’m realistic with my expectations though. I just want to be a top 25-30 team in off years and top 10 team in good years. Give me a chance to win games each March. Top 3-4 in B1G every year. If this happens I’ll be content. I think Archie and staff are aiming higher than my expectations and I love that. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

Trendon Watford coming to IU would feel like family coming home to the program. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

I love the fact that former players like Zeller, Hulls, Gordon, Blackmon, etc etc are all showing Romeo love after he committed. Says a lot about what it means to be a Hoosier

I think one of the most impressive things about Archie's first class is that he was able to fill so many scholarships while still maintaining class balance. Assuming we land the grad big, that's 7 spots he's filled in less than a year. 1 four star reclass, 4 other four stars, a McDonalds All American, and a grad transfer. Give Crean 7 open scholarships and he'd be all over the place. We'd end up with at least 1 or 2 "projects". This is a sign of good things to come.

Thank you to our board member scouts who bring all their personal observations and Old Fart for stat collection! That's what makes BTownBanners the best. Here's a little historical Pippen footage for ya:

I can't wait to see this team put daggers in Purdoo. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

#5 today. 3* F Brennan Conger - Hough, NC - TDS @BrennanConger: Extremely excited to announce that I have verbally committed to Indiana University to continue my soccer and academic career. Thanks to everyone who believed in me along the way. #gohoosiers @IndianaMSOC @DCUyouth @CarolinaRapids

OG Anunoby gives Raptors real hope to contain LeBron James http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/23368049/og-anunoby-toronto-raptors-best-shot-containing-cleveland-cavaliers-lebron-james

I think people are sleeping on Hunter. He was close to being a 5* himself. Archie is going to have a hell of a time with lineups. A good problem to have! On the other hand...It's really going to be crowded at the 3/4 spots if next year. Sent from my SM-G930P using BtownBanners mobile app

Hope Georgia does too! Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

I just want to add that I have kept myself from watching highlights until Romeo committed. It’s a superstitious thing. I watched several from the past like Trey Lyles, Gary Harris, Theo Pinson, Derron Lamb, Garland etc... I have to say Romeo looks awesome! Thats all.

I loved how during this whole process, Romeo was able to keep a stone cold poker face over the whole thing, and then after he put the IU hat on, he couldn’t keep the smile off his face.

I'm sorry the decision wasn't made on Friday night. If I knew for sure 3 weeks ago I had to get my info from somewhere. It wasn't a blind guess.