(2018) SG Romeo Langford - INDIANA HOOSIERS

[Bailey7878 2,506]

I honestly wouldn't even care if Romeo went to Kansas.  If he did, I'd root for him next year and I do want to root for him.
Just, if he doesn't go to IU it better not be freaking Vanderbilt.

Agreed.

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[WayneFleekHoosier 46,726]

If I was a head coach and I was seeing a potential recruit I would rather watch a high school game that will be competitive and show me how the recruit will respond to a big time championship game atmosphere instead of a game where he will win by 50 and not play the 4th quarter.


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True. But we are beyond scouting Romeo at this point, and LONG ago. These appearances aren't to figure out Romeo's capabilities. The visits for Romeo are to show how badly he is wanted/needed. Make connections and show we are supporting him, etc....



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[RatpigHoosier 1,022]

If I was a head coach and I was seeing a potential recruit I would rather watch a high school game that will be competitive and show me how the recruit will respond to a big time championship game atmosphere instead of a game where he will win by 50 and not play the 4th quarter.


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I could see that aspect when talking about a 2019-2021 recruit but it's not like he's going to say "Wow, Romeo really shriveled under the pressure in that big sectional game and laid an egg. I think I'll withdraw our offer".
I mean he's a top-5 national recruit. Not trying to be argumentative, I just think his recruitment is way beyond the "game analysis" level.


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[Uspshoosier 44,205]

True. But we are beyond scouting Romeo at this point, and LONG ago. These appearances aren't to figure out Romeo's capabilities. The visits for Romeo are to show how badly he is wanted/needed. Make connections and show we are supporting him, etc....



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As a coach I would rather watch a close game instead of a blowout


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[Uspshoosier 44,205]

I could see that aspect when talking about a 2019-2021 recruit but it's not like he's going to say "Wow, Romeo really shriveled under the pressure in that big sectional game and laid an egg. I think I'll withdraw our offer".

I mean he's a top-5 national recruit. Not trying to be argumentative, I just think his recruitment is way beyond the "game analysis" level.

 

 

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If you were coach would you rather watch a 50 point blow out or a game that would be competitive? I agree there is no analysis needed in watching him anymore but if there was a choice between watching tonight against tomorrow. I would chose to watch 2 other kids tonight and watch a more competitive game tomorrow

 

 

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[Ajwhitis 705]

1 minute ago, Uspshoosier said:

If you were coach would you rather watch a 50 point blow out or a game that would be competitive? I agree there is no analysis needed in watching him anymore but if there was a choice between watching tonight against tomorrow. I would chose to watch to other kids tonight and watch a more competitive game tomorrow


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Especially when every other kid is more likely to get knocked out first round, why risk not being able to see some of those guys again

[RatpigHoosier 1,022]

As a coach I would rather watch a close game instead of a blowout


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I agree with this sentiment totally.


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[Bailey7878 2,506]

Here's what we know:

1. Vandy insiders say they have Romeo in the bag.

2. Austin E I guess is now an insider now claiming Romeo is going to Kansas.

3. Those in and around New Albany think he is iu bound. Rabby says we will get another visit and people think his dad favors iu.

So basically we know nothing really. Every school had a source claiming they have him. My gut says Kansas or IU but what do I know.

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[HinnyHoosier 4,336]

"We HAVE to start landing 5*s/top Indiana guys for the incoming classes in 2019, 2020, etc."



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[Hoosier Guy 7,472]

10 minutes ago, Fkfootball1 said:

We need to offer his PG, Sean East. It may help get Romeo. East was 10-12 from 3. He can stick an open shot.

Maybe a walk-on spot? I wouldn’t mind that. Sean East can play

[HoosierSadaseci 2,258]

7 hours ago, Bailey7878 said:

Here's what we know:

1. Vandy insiders say they have Romeo in the bag.

2. Austin E I guess is now an insider now claiming Romeo is going to Kansas.

3. Those in and around New Albany think he is iu bound. Rabby says we will get another visit and people think his dad favors iu.

So basically we know nothing really. Every school had a source claiming they have him. My gut says Kansas or IU but what do I know.

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So basically nobody knows anything.

[HoosierSadaseci 2,258]

1 hour ago, Fkfootball1 said:

We need to offer his PG, Sean East. It may help get Romeo. East was 10-12 from 3. He can stick an open shot.

The old Todd Leary to get Eric Montross offer that didn't work out, though Leary was somewhat serviceable for IU, so not a total miss.

[Hoosier Guy 7,472]

7 hours ago, Bailey7878 said:

Here's what we know:

1. Vandy insiders say they have Romeo in the bag.

2. Austin E I guess is now an insider now claiming Romeo is going to Kansas.

3. Those in and around New Albany think he is iu bound. Rabby says we will get another visit and people think his dad favors iu.

So basically we know nothing really. Every school had a source claiming they have him. My gut says Kansas or IU but what do I know.

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Not that I’m biased but I’ll take the word in New Albany over the other two

[Bobman1 2,909]

Vandy and Kansas both have games tonight so should just be the IU staff.


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[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

So basically nobody knows anything.

Glad we all finally figured that out.


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[McHoop 94]

8 hours ago, Bailey7878 said:

Here's what we know:

1. Vandy insiders say they have Romeo in the bag.

2. Austin E I guess is now an insider now claiming Romeo is going to Kansas.

3. Those in and around New Albany think he is iu bound. Rabby says we will get another visit and people think his dad favors iu.

So basically we know nothing really. Every school had a source claiming they have him. My gut says Kansas or IU but what do I know.

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The notion that Austin Etherington knows something about a New Albany high schooler's intentions is laughable, IMHO.

 

Here's one.....

 

I have it on good authority that V Oladipo talks with Romeo regularly and says he is IU bound.   See how this chit works?

 

McHoop

[iu-dl 1,417]

17 minutes ago, McHoop said:

 

The notion that Austin Etherington knows something about a New Albany high schooler's intentions is laughable, IMHO.

 

Here's one.....

 

I have it on good authority that V Oladipo talks with Romeo regularly and says he is IU bound.   See how this chit works?

 

McHoop

Actually, it was a 3 way text between Oladipo, Knight and Langford.

[323SGrant 1,176]

The old Todd Leary to get Eric Montross offer that didn't work out, though Leary was somewhat serviceable for IU, so not a total miss.

Yep. Unfortunately Montross was a big miss. Especially after Lawson transferred to Vanderbilt. Nover did his best in the middle, but adding Montross to the Cheaney teams would have been huge.


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[coonhounds 8,690]

Dean Smith outworked Knight to get Montross. He went to Lawrence North in a limo and showed Eric a list of all the pro players he had coached up to that point. Knight stopped by the school in a truck wearing hunting gear.

Which i would have thought was awesome. Screw dean and his limo

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[Bowhunter 2,651]

11 hours ago, Uspshoosier said:

As a coach I would rather watch a close game instead of a blowout


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It’s not about the competitiveness of the game , it’s about showing a top 5 draft pick, an Indiana kid, we are all in!