HoosierMatty

I think Archie is going to have some great teams once we get some scorers. Our defense is already night and day from last year. It's clear we were so far behind on defense he couldn't spend as much time on our offense. Sent from my SM-G935T using BtownBanners mobile app

I hope this is true. I also heard Coach Shannon went to the IU vs Purdue game. The way we played that game if we had a scorer like Romeo it would have been the difference maker. Sent from my SM-G935T using BtownBanners mobile app

That understandable. I know he visited more early on. Also he visited an away game. Just with recent visits I was wondering if he would visit again. Is there way for us to know if we have hit the limit ? Sent from my SM-G935T using BtownBanners mobile app

I'm feeling better about our chances. I am still curious why Archie hasn't come to any games recently? Is it because they are confident? I have been wondering this. Are Vanderbilt and Kansas visiting more out of concern they are losing to Indiana? Sent from my SM-G935T using BtownBanners mobile app

I think he decides what is best for him. But I don't think if he said yes to Vanderbilt it's because he couldn't say no. Just saying it's probably not easy disappointing someone. Sent from my SM-G935T using BtownBanners mobile app

All of this stuff is speculation. It's also hard to know what sources are getting stuff actually connected to Romeo or his family. They seem to keep things very close to the vest. Even people with those level of connections are only speculating. Right now the recurring narrative has been Vanderbilt for two big reasons. Garland and if rumors are true, Drew telling reporters privately they are in the lead. The optics make it seem like Vandy is in the lead but it's hard to tell. I know it will be hard for him to say no to Garland. But Indiana is a more logical choice. I think he probably really isn't sure. I think he's really grappling with this decision. I just hope Indiana can win out. Sent from my SM-G935T using BtownBanners mobile app

I think this mostly is the chatter that was created by Vanderbilt that had been going on for awhile. I think Indiana has a better shot now. Living in New Albany I can tell you this is partly bias by KS TV. This is trash talk bias from a trash network that represents a trash fan base. Listening to Matt Jones is a leading cause of cancer. Sent from my SM-G935T using BtownBanners mobile app

John Wooden was a great guy but we all know what went on at UCLA. Sent from my SM-G935T using BtownBanners mobile app

I feel like when Garland says UCLA was his second choice I feel like Drew is telling him to say that. I feel like that's a tactic Scott Drew would take. What better way to undermine IU when you know there is another guy they are both recruiting. Sent from my SM-G935T using BtownBanners mobile app

I heard it as ap2345 stated as a rumor that he was told privately. Which to me sounds like something that is unethical but maybe not against NCAA rules? I don't think it's fair to just act like Bryce is dirty because his brother is. I think everyone should be judged for their actions. But assuming this is true I can't help but be feel like this is something his brother would do. A lot of the things I've heard his brother does are often just petty and unethical and not so much NCAA violations. Mind you I'm not saying his brother hasn't ever committed any. I don't know frankly. But I think there is probably something to his reputation he has gotten. Which is he plays in a gray area. Sent from my SM-G935T using BtownBanners mobile app

If it's an NCAA violation than I would say it isn't true. That would seem like a really stupid mistake to make and one you could easily be nailed for. Sent from my SM-G935T using BtownBanners mobile app

Fair enough. I will have to do some digging. As I recall I read this was some response rabjohns or someone else said because Eric Bossi was making these statements about the growing distance. And then someone said Rabjohns or someone else on premium board said he got that from Drew. I don't know if I misread this. I apologize if my post sounded more like an accusation. I sincerely want to know if that's true or I misread this. Sent from my SM-G935T using BtownBanners mobile app

Wasn't Drew saying that Vanderbilt and Kansas were pulling away from Indiana on recruiting Romeo? If that's true I find that inappropriate for a coach to talk to media like that. I thought I read that on the board. But please someone correct me if I am wrong. Sent from my SM-G935T using BtownBanners mobile app

This x1000. I saw an article posted on another board saying why he shouldn't go to IU. Saying at Vandy he could get to a sweet 16. Are you kidding me? Sent from my SM-G935T using BtownBanners mobile app

This x1000. I saw an article posted on another board saying why he shouldn't go to IU. Saying at Vandy he could get to a sweet 16. Are you kidding me? Sent from my SM-G935T using BtownBanners mobile app

This x1000. I saw an article posted on another board saying why he shouldn't go to UK. Saying at Vandy he could get to a sweet 16. Are you kidding me? Sent from my SM-G935T using BtownBanners mobile app

I don't want to drag this kid or his family through the mud. Me wondering the circumstances may come off that way. I hope it's like you said it's over friendship. It's just very unusual to say the least. I hope whatever decision he makes it's the best decision for him and I wish him luck. I just don't have much confidence we are getting him. I never did from the beginning. CAM brought it up quite a bit. But now I'm back to about where I started and just very confused about how this has played out. Sent from my SM-G935T using BtownBanners mobile app

What kind of recruits did he bring to Valpo? Did he ever get anyone to the NBA? He may have played in the NBA but he was never a star. I'm not even saying he's a bad coach. Clearly he had a great record at Valpo but the competition was way different. When can you ever remember a coach going from a low tier conference to a top tier football conference. And the school he goes to is not even a basketball school. Then he declares he wants to make them a final four team. Has a barely 500 first season yet is able to draw in 3 five stars in his second year of recruiting. Am I insane to be in disbelief of this? Sent from my SM-G935T using BtownBanners mobile app

Admittedly Drew has to be more appealing than Kevin Stallings as a coach. But the school is not a destination school for 5 star basketball players. I have no doubt Vanderbilt was a non factor with Stallings. It should still be with Drew. I'm sorry how does he move the needle that much. I just have a tough time wrapping my mind around it without the reasons behind it being shady. Sent from my SM-G935T using BtownBanners mobile app

To me going to Vanderbilt makes zero sense if you are one and done. 3 five star guys who are all freshman can't carry you to a national championship. I don't know much about the rest of their class but it seems unlikely. The whole thing seems fishy to me. But fact Romeo has continuously gone out of his way both to bring up Vanderbilt and to bring them into his recruitment seems like he favors them over IU. Sent from my SM-G935T using BtownBanners mobile app

I hope I'm wrong. Trust me. I apologize if I'm being negative. I just don't have a good vibe about this. Sent from my SM-G935T using BtownBanners mobile app

There are IU fans in New Albany but not like other parts of the state. Everywhere he travels through the state he sees IU fans. So when I mean backlash I don't specifically mean local fans. I mean through out the whole state. Sent from my SM-G935T using BtownBanners mobile app

I don't believe for a moment he goes to IU. The moment he decided to wait until spring is to avoid dealing with fan back lash. Every interview he goes out of his way to bring up Vandy. His response about IU is always the same canned response. I grew up in New Albany I can tell you IU means nothing to these kids. I hate it but it's a fact. Best for everyone to let this one go. I feel confident about our future with CAM. I know we will score some 5 stars. It just won't be Romeo. Sent from my SM-G935T using BtownBanners mobile app

Do we know if Archie is planning to visit Romeo again soon? Sent from my SM-G935T using BtownBanners mobile app

While I'm not as hopeful of us getting Romeo I believe we still have a chance. Something we never had a year ago. Archie has done a great job in 8 months. We just have to keep making gradual steps. Even if we miss a big fish this time I believe it will happen eventually. We look to be in really good shape in 2019. Sent from my SM-G935T using BtownBanners mobile app