(2024) - PG Boogie Fland to Kentucky

[Henryville Hoosier 965]

5 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

 

@Hovadipo with the post of the week! Lol

Lol. Nailed it!

[ap2345 7,571]

55 minutes ago, Scotty R said:

wonder if this Trilly guy just likes playing with fans and playing both sides if the fence. Yesterday he posted Mr. October for 3 home runs and everyone thought it was about IU getting all 3 recruits. 12 hours later he is posting about it being UK. With how nothing really has been leaked before this do we really think something leaked with less than 18 hours left before the announcement.

 

He very well could commit to UK but I doubt anyone really knows that isn't inside his group. I also think with how our fan.base reacts to every nugget out there, these guys probably like watching our reaction. I wish I wouldn't get so caught up in recruiting because it is pretty senseless to get caught up on what a 18 year old kid is deciding.

I didn’t see Trilly post anything about Reggie Jackson. That was Adam Howard who changed his profile picture to him for a bit. 

[Henryville Hoosier 965]

I HATE KENTUCKY!!! 

[Uspshoosier 45,227]

1 hour ago, Scotty R said:

wonder if this Trilly guy just likes playing with fans and playing both sides if the fence. Yesterday he posted Mr. October for 3 home runs and everyone thought it was about IU getting all 3 recruits. 12 hours later he is posting about it being UK. With how nothing really has been leaked before this do we really think something leaked with less than 18 hours left before the announcement.

 

He very well could commit to UK but I doubt anyone really knows that isn't inside his group. I also think with how our fan.base reacts to every nugget out there, these guys probably like watching our reaction. I wish I wouldn't get so caught up in recruiting because it is pretty senseless to get caught up on what a 18 year old kid is deciding.

Adam Howard posted the Mr October thing not Trilly.  

[Joe_hoopsier 977]

4 hours ago, Ngw7183 said:

Cool man. I am out again then. No worries. Don’t have time in my life for people like you. Interesting how some rules apply to some posters but not others.  Guess you can directly attack people. 

anyway 

I only posted here again because I was excited about a recruit, had some info, combined with some logic, etc and thought it would be interesting to many. I then got like 50 likes, well written comments, etc. it was just good info. You could always choose to ignore it. Just like Brass can with his disdain for social media follows. FYI… some people like and appreciate that insight but I can only post what you agree with. 

Funny thing is it is apparent you read my posts with a slant and don’t read what I actually type. I never, not one time said this was 100% lock, chastised (maybe Rabby and HH but guess others can but not me) never said my info was rock solid or anything. In fact, I carefully worded it to ensure it would not be portrayed like that from the likes of you in case my info and logic was off.. I said, it was based on logic with a little insight added in. Still honestly makes zero sense to me on why this changed. 

I do think it is a joke guys who have a job doing this for sure fully based their changes on Trilly.  inflate the pic % etc. guess I should do that. Can I put in for a do over like them? I can change my Ledlum and Fland pick. I am now 100%. Not sure why you are so upset. My pick percent is perfect. 

This is not my job man. I am a fan giving info I hear.  My change in tune was prior to Trilly and again, happy to share the screenshots at my trial. I didn’t run to here with the info, maybe I should have but wanted to wait for more before sending the board into a rage. 

I also didn’t immediately come here and try to defend anything until you immediately went at me. Brass asking if we can be done with social media tracking. 

funniest part is you bringing up Fland, MM and Ledlum. First, I was dead on with MM when nobody was and it was sound logic and insight. On top of that, had the big leak the day of.  Fland and Ledlum, people can think what they want but both of these now are ones that were locks (even for the entire staff, agencies, Trilly, etc) but I am the a-hole because I posted some different insight and logic while not ever saying it was a lock like I did with MM. 

I look at all of these boards, Twitter etc as info sharing. Speculating. Using logic to figure out if we are going to get the next big guy. All those that get pissed when the info doesn’t pan out is little crazy to me. Like… why are you here then? Just wait until the announcement and the season begins. Why are you and Brass the info police? Why do you even care if I am some drunken fool posting how we will land Flagg tomorrow? It is a freaking message board. Just ignore my posts. But no, you got to come at me and then somehow twist it that I am running here to defend myself. 

But again, stayed away for long time and have no issue doing it again. Not worth the headache. Not being a martyr. Just wanted to defend myself and will dip out. 

one last thing I will say on this. I still feel strongly the Cuban follow was big. In fact, if by sone chance Cuban doesn’t unfollow him tomorrow, then maybe there is a still a chance and one last Hail Mary. I bet you he does pretty quickly. So that again proved it was something but something happened.  My GUESS based on LOGIC and nothing else is what I said prior. Boogie used our offer to get a UK match because that was his preference. Seen it in sales for years and it sucks. Customer tells you that you won the bid, they are going with you etc. send me the quote. Put all this effort into a customer and they take it somewhere else for 2% more. 

I feel that there are many many people here who appreciate your input. I am sorry that you are having to have these conversations. The attacks that you receive don't seem warranted to me. I truly hope you ignore (actually ignore) those and continue to post. I (and expect many other) appreciate your input. Peace man! 

[Uspshoosier 45,227]

Once this one was narrowed down this one was viewed as a coin flip between the 2 teams by mostly everyone that follows it.   I can only give it from my point of view but this was relayed by multiple outlets.  Kentucky slightly ahead was reported by some but not enough info at the time to put in a pick by any.    Clearly someone leaked something.    If you get invested in following the recruiting of 17-18 year old kids prepare yourself that no fail proof formula out there to predict where they will go.    Gather all information you can from multiple angles and make your own conclusions.   Going into the Mcneeley recruitment everything pointed to where that one was going.   Flands was always more cloudy and uncertain.    Woody wanted a seat at the table and that’s what he got.    Hate Cal all you want but the guy has a heck of a sales pitch to lead guards.    Big win for Cal unless something changes 

[ap2345 7,571]

I’m actually not going to be shocked either way that Boogie announces today. 

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich 8,623]

1 hour ago, Banksyrules said:

All on pure talent. I saw no development from when they were in Kentucky to the nba. I love my Knicks but not sure I want Quickly because of the money he’s demanding vs the actual product on the court. 

They still went to Kentucky and that's what the kids see.

[Bowhunter 2,693]

Duped again! 

[kreigh8 2,026]

Does Cuban unfollow Boogie now? Did he ever follow Ledum?

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich 8,623]

1 hour ago, Stromboli said:

Regardless of what happens let’s get away from personal attacks. This board always tries to stay above that, and it is what makes this place the best forum for so many of us. 
 

Sandwich talk in lieu of negativity is still highly encouraged*.

 

 

*not necessarily a board policy but definitely a Stromboli policy 

I was insanely optimistic about Ware. That one worked out well. But Trilly put the nail in the coffin here. Woody will have to work his butt off on another recruit or go hard in the portal.

[lillurk 3,738]

32 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said:

Hate Cal all you want but the guy has a heck of a sales pitch to lead guards.

“Come play with too many non-shooters and don’t expect to get better while you’re here.” (I kid, I know he’s had stud guards since at least Rose…though I do question who’s improved as a player, or boosted their draft stock, under him.)

[Scotty R 2,127]

50 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said:

Adam Howard posted the Mr October thing not Trilly.  

I now know that

[AKHoosier 6,747]

1 hour ago, Stromboli said:

Regardless of what happens let’s get away from personal attacks. This board always tries to stay above that, and it is what makes this place the best forum for so many of us. 
 

Sandwich talk in lieu of negativity is still highly encouraged*.

 

 

*not necessarily a board policy but definitely a Stromboli policy 

I'll add to this, fans need to stay away from attacking Boogie on social media if he ends up at UK.

Not just because it's the right thing to do, but we also shouldn't burn bridges with Fland if/when Calipari leaves UK after the 2023/2024 season.  If he doesn't get to a Final 4 with this incoming class, they'll run him out of town.

With the way the past few seasons have gone at UK, the rails will come off at the first sign of adversity this season, aka losing a few early games.

[RaceToTheTop 25,021]

33 minutes ago, ap2345 said:

I’m actually not going to be shocked either way that Boogie announces today. 

I think it’s Kentucky but still would not be shocked if it’s not.

[HinnyHoosier 4,806]

4 minutes ago, AKHoosier said:

I'll add to this, fans need to stay away from attacking Boogie on social media if he ends up at UK.

Not just because it's the right thing to do, but we also shouldn't burn bridges with Fland if/when Calipari leaves UK after the 2023/2024 season.  If he doesn't get to a Final 4 with this incoming class, they'll run him out of town.

With the way the past few seasons have gone at UK, the rails will come off at the first sign of adversity this season, aka losing a few early games.

Would love for us to be the nail in that coffin in the near future. 

[IUFAN1976 2,796]

1st prediction on 247 Crystal Ball and it’s Kensucky!

[ronzo4IU 104]

What I don’t get is that is something definitely was leaked, why would these people want to steal boogies thunder by advertising it before he announces it?  What’s the point of a specific announcement at a specific time and keeping things close to the vest if this is what happens.

[Artie86 1,876]

There are a few respects sources on BTB that are still optimistic. RoadToZion said, "Smoke screen. Gonna be a wild few hours." DC2345 said, "I just want to watch and see what plays out." We will see.....

 

 

[Dave from Dayton 2,986]

Marketing a delayed intangible is a really gut-wrenching job.  If the seller cannot use persuasive closing and get a signature immediately does anyone except the buyer really know what will happen later?

I found that in the case of a delayed intangible, the entity with the longest track record and success and a larger market share is hard to beat.  Personalities can help a lot.  Finding out what makes the buyer tick is paramount.  And doing that with 18-years old recruits and family would be a challenge.

Buyers seem to gravitate to the known entity.  

Gotta find one's own nitch...and scratch and develop and get back up and do it again...and again.  Become the known entity in your market.  Pointing to Fino and TJD does seem compelling.  Compare that to the successes of others.

Good luck Coach Woody and staff.  It ain't over until it's over.