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I expect Archie and company to be at Romeo's game on Saturday and hopefully some guys on here. Whether we get him or not he is worth the drive. Hopefully it's more competitive than the Charlestown game

At the time EVERYONE thought he was ours. Including Jerry Meyer, Andrew Slater and quite a few others. Lol. I admitted that I was wrong at times but the last week or so I said I was hearing IU but that didn't mean it was a done deal. You would have had a hard time finding anyone that said different then.

I think people need to go watch some Rob Phinisee highlights from tonight and chill out and enjoy the kids we have coming

Okay first of all I as well as others never said he was a done deal. I admitted I was fed misleading things, but when it came to Garland I always tried to warn people. Sorry to have let ya down but I don't recall saying IU had Garland wrapped up. The almost committing after HH a lot of people assumed not just me or anyone else for that matter. I get being excited for a recruit and all but it isn't life or death man. Getting too attached isn't a good idea. I know you keep saying you're not but sounds like you are. Not trying to take a shot at ya just some advice man. Also if you read some of my post on Garland I admitted I was hearing from pro IU guys so take it with a grain of salt. Romeo as any kid is a completely different recruitment. Just let it play out.

I don't think you can. I tried with some Romeo dunks last night and had to delete. Unless it has a URL I believe.

Had a buddy go to the game tonight. Said if you didn't know who he was you would assume he was a 5 star. He is a diehard UK fan too so he usually doesn't give IU any credit. Said he looks a lot quicker with the ball than this summer even and had some really athletic plays. I think we will be fine at pg for the next 4 years

I think you need a break from recruiting man. Not the end of the world IF we don't get Romeo.

I love the potential of our team with Romeo if he were to come. People seem to forget how much difference a go to guy helps a team. A true go to guy. It let's others become more comfortable in roles and makes the whole team better. A senior Morgan, junior De'Ron & sophomore Smith & Moore with Race & Jake is a good to great front court. Romeo would stabilize the back court and RP would thrive with him. Add in Green & Durham as well as Hunter, Jones and Damezi and I truly believe that team could be just as good as the one Vandy could have with those 3 together as they won't have much depth at all. I see the appeal in playing w those guys specially Garland, but people need to stop acting like it's a done deal. Archie is gonna continue to recruit him and make his pitch. Until Romeo says otherwise, I would think any of his top 3 have a good shot.

Great post USPS. I agree with the last line 100 percent. Seeing him twice already this year and last night felt just as awesome as the first time I seen him against McCutcheon. Whether we get him or not I am glad Archie got us in the mix. Andrew Slater just picked Vandy so they may have the upper hand at the moment, but it isn't over. If you can't follow his recruitment with class and constantly freaking out anytime news comes out about KU or Vandy I would recommend not following anymore.

Exactly. And the Chris Smith stuff is hilarious. He made the same claim with Aaron Thompson yet didn't happen. His CB picks aren't the greatest either with Vandy being the pick in almost everyone. Romeo may go to Vandy, but it isn't a done deal. The family isn't worried about fans in Indiana one bit. Romeo is a kid that can handle pressure and negativity. If he wanted to commit to Vandy he would/will whenever he is ready not just because he has HS games to be played in state will he wait lol. I took a lot of crap for saying Romeo and Garland would play together cause they want to months ago but now I'm not as sure. Romeo will do what's best for Romeo and I will say this if Vandy insiders pull the he is going to Vandy weeks before it will not sit well with the Langford family and will only help KU and IU so hopefully Chris Smith keeps saying these things.

One thing you seem to always leave out....Shittu to Zona was a done deal just a few months ago. Even after lots thought he would end up at UNC. Vandy has been favored for a bit but it's not like it has always been a foregone conclusion he ended up at Vandy. Plenty of schools have 5 stars he could've played with. I do get the doing something different thing though that is the only thing that really makes even the slightest since for any 5 star that isn't a hometown kid Vandy has no history that adds up all the dots. If they got even those 2 fair and square Bryce Drew deserves coach of the recruiting trail right now if that was a real reward lol.

The Garland get for Vandy wasn't fishy one bit. Long standing relationship and close to home. Now Shittu is a different story. They very well may have got him fair and square but man does it seem weird. With all the FBI stuff going on for their fans sake I hope they are doing it the right way. Bryce doesn't give off the same vibe that big bro does though.

Definitely. Thing I like the most is even when they had a mini press conference, Romeo would still answer mostly every single media person's questions and would talk or take pictures with almost any fan. He doesn't act above his teammates whatsoever either and seems to really listen to his coach. For a top 5 kid that's special.

When I asked Romeo about the fouls he said he expects it and knows he has a target on his back. Said he welcomes the challenge and fully expects teams to do the same thing mostly every game. Someone said well you dropped 48 so that must've felt good and he had the biggest smile on his face. He is a silent killer. Doesn't do much trash talking.

Ppicked up a few IU predictions. One of the main targets remaining for the staff.

Supposed to be a tweet showing off a nice dunk he had in transition. Best part of the game.

That and being the first real game he wanted him to get some real run. He said it was hard to take him out even though, Romeo wanted to stay on the court. Charlestown fans seemed to enjoy watching him so I don't think anyone minded sides maybe their team lol.

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Well said. People can keep being upset with the Garland recruitment but it's time to move on. Every recruitment is different. Yes I was confident in our chances but as you said outside of IU guys we didn't stand a chance obviously since UCLA was second. That is why I said it was hard to get a true read because everything going around that I heard or read was mainly IU guys which is gonna be biased somewhat, but Rabs tried his best. No one said it was a done deal and wrapped up in a bow so I don't get why people are giving up on Romeo. He has 3 great options and depending when he announces or has an idea all 3 have a shot.

If you change your mind pm me. I will be there. Don't think I can make it to Saturday game I will be in Boliler town sadly.

Don Coleman has 26!! In the first half against WSU. Wow. Special performance so far as Cal goes into the half with the lead.

WSU brings it to 7. Good game and Don Coleman from Cal is a stud!! Shamet is as good as advertised.

Yeah I don't like it either, but when I asked he said he was 100 percent still planning to go to IU and more so there for Carvin. I think a few of our guys could be taking visits soon. Elijah Rodgers has wanted a South Carolina offer for awhile and it may happen. As much as he is IU all the way over Twitter I don't see it but we haven't locked these guys up just yet.

https://247sports.com/Player/Jerome-Carvin-87639 Carvin an IU target who has an offer, visited Memphis with Cam Jones over the weekend. Plans to visit Arkansas on December 2nd. Will also be signing on December 20th with Jacolby Hewitt who is another IU commit.