Yogi's Picnic Basket

You're not wrong there. Over and over his brand is what ends up getting brought up though and the moves they have done have only made things stronger in that department. In the end, I believe IU fans will reap the benefits. I don't do percentages or nothing though just my opinion regardless of what I'm told or I hear. 12 more days everyone!! THANK GOD

So much points to IU it's hard to think otherwise, but I do know the Langford family is smart. They've always knew they had Indiana in their back pocket and now they are using that relationship and holding out until more and more national attention decides to talk about it. Honestly in terms of branding, they have played this better than any recruit in a long time. Not many had the attention that he has drawn to do it and that plays a part, but it's still an A+ effort I will say that.

Brooks is too hard to read for me. Went to a practice & talked to his family a bit last fall & they said they wanted to wait till after the season and then things changed. Now it sounds like he will do it whenever he feels comfortable which could be at anytime. Honestly I could've put him anywhere from 3 to 6. I think we could see a few pop in the same month or two span. Once the Romeo domino falls as well as we find out what TJD & Trendon's plans are regarding class, then the rest of our targets get a better sense of things. To think just a few months ago people assumed Trendon wasn't an option anymore. His family was always going to keep us at least in it till a top 5 or whatever. 2 visits back to back suggest we may actually be the leader now, but Bama is a strong possibility.

Isaiah Stewart, Trendon Watford, Keion Brooks, Trayce Jackson Davis, D.J Carton & Matthew Hurt. All either 5 stars or top 50 players in every service and IU is in great shape with all of them. Obviously we can't take them all nor do I want to act like it's our choice, but Archie WILL get at the very least one of these guys and that alone will be awesome. From conversations & personal opinions my order of readiness to pop would be: 1. Trayce 2. Trendon 3. D.J 4. Brooks 5. Stewart 6. Hurt

I just said this EXACT thing on twitter lol. Archie has a plan for every scenario. Porter is still a slight possibility as well. Once the Romeo situation is over we will find out fairly quickly about what we're going to look like next season. I'd say at the latest by mid June. Trust me there will be more transfers around the country & maybe even us.

Matt Galloway posted the article on twitter.

I'm also planning on attending the announcement and working to get a stream together. I will fill you guys in if this pans out.

According to Jerry Meyer in an article with a Kansas writer, Romeo to IU is a 'done deal'. Can't link for some reason and I'm sure others have shared, but thought I'd post in just in case.

Highly doubtful. The school has been working hard to get everything together for the 30th now. There is enough time in between I guess to change, but I reached out to a New Albany rep when I saw the news and they said "not a chance". Could still happen though I guess.

Thank you!! I tried sending as many as I could, but like I stated on the Romeo thread and Wayne just said it wasn't anything crazy. Just confirming some rumors, but that's all they are right now is rumors. I didn't expect things to blow up like that lol.

I actually have said the same thing. Idk how Juwan and him fit but I'm sure Archie would figure it out. I like the idea of him coming in '19 if we lose Romeo POTENTIALLY and Juwan. I would not complain one bit though lol.

Just to clarify. It isn't ground breaking news or anything. I just don't like posting things publicly that were told in private. If someone is open to it or the prospect/source doesn't mind then I have no problem with it. Even if they tell me what their favorite color is lol so it's not that deep.

Will do. Wasn't aware of that? I'll delete and then shoot one your way. Will do.

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I would call you a smart man.

TJD would be my guess if anyone reclassifies. As I said around semi state, TJD really wants to play with Romeo. The grad options at guard were backup plans, but sounds like Archie is confident in landing Romeo. Mooney & Taylor both felt like they wouldn't see the role that they had hoped for. Mooney more so. I really hope people don't think we end up as the "default" option for Romeo IF we land him. Archie has done a great job making progress with him and has made us a very legit contender. He deserves a ton of credit. U of L and maybe now Kansas did this to themselves.

Hearing the latest Romeo would announce is April 26th. That is the day of New Albany's awards banquet. I know no one wants to wait that long, but after the Summit on the 13th we should have an exact date shortly after. Just passing along as something I've heard. Supposedly Coach Shannon has told people he feels good about IU getting Romeo as many have probably heard by now. I don't believe that. Best news is, sounds like Archie is planning to have Romeo around when it comes to grad targets. He's been very upfront after talking with Mooney & hearing why Ryan Taylor decided on Northwestern and he's backed off the juco guys though I'm not sure they were ever a strong option. Andrew Slater pick was huge and he usually doesn't switch around too much so for him to pick today says a lot knowing not much should change, but crazier things have happened so we'll see. Paps news is good news as well. I'm hard pressed to get too optimistic regardless of what I hear so anything I've heard I kind of shrug off, but there have been a lot of positives FWIW. Vandy fans have to be sweating regardless.

He just told me Romeo will not have any impact on his decision in a negative way.

@Hoosierkris I only share things recruits allow me to say so you won't see no post like some other people.

I didn't ask him that specifically but I asked if any other targets could impact his choice. He said that was the purpose of the sit down this week.

I spoke with Matt Mooney if you guys haven't seen my post on Twitter, he said Archie & Ostrom came to see him yesterday & he likes the fit for him at IU. Will sit down this week & decide next steps

The notion that Drew has been on Romeo longer so its a wrap thing is overblown. Vandy has had more time knowing him, but the relationship didn't really pick up until after Archie had got here. I could argue that Archie has spent more time with him than Drew which no one seems mention. Relationships can be built over night. We all know sometimes recruits know a coach for a very short period before committing. All 4 of our '18 recruits prove that. It comes down to how each have spent their time with Romeo. I hear lots of things when it comes to Romeo & have talked to some close to him but its still not coming from Romeo himself so even though I feel good about IU's chances it leaves the door open for Vandy and Kansas. Where I'm going with this is everyone should take EVERYTHING with a grain of salt unless it is from Tim or Romeo.

Btw I'd still take Archie, but I said last year Beard reminds me of Knight. Their relationship rubbed off on him. Great coach and bright future. If I was U of L I would throw him a blank check over Mack. Just my opinion though. Mike White is still on my list of future stars in the coaching ranks as well. BTW how the neck hasn't the Loyola coach even been mentioned with any openings? Great run is usually the formula for a big new job. I don't know much about him though so who knows.

My Chris Beard inclusion on candidates for replacing Crean looks good. If anything one thing he does is beat Purdue lol.

Also Romeo is on Spring Break so he could be visiting sometime soon.