(2018) SG Romeo Langford - INDIANA HOOSIERS

[Old Friend 8,389]

Fans losing their minds over recruits doesn't help anything and nothing anyone says here can have any positive effect.  We all hope Langford chooses Indiana.  If he does; wonderful.  But I do hope some folks realize their obsessions and negativity can be harmful.  Recruiting is a huge issue and I completely get it.  But damn....some of the panic I see around the various forums is downright scary.

[Bailey7878 2,506]

I tolerate most posts on here, allowing each to have his/her opinion. And it's not that I don't tolerate the above post. I have my share of knee jerk reactions. But if in this particular situation second place is indeed for losers, what is your definition of first place? If landing 4 top 100 guys + 2 top ten guys for CAMs first high major recruiting class after 8 months on the job was the expectation, I disagree. That'd be incredible, but shouldn't be expected. Not yet.


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My point is there is no consolation price and pat on the back for coming in 2nd in recruiting. You either win or lose with the recruit and losing Romeo would be a blow imo.

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[hoosierpap 14,300]

DG won't affect Romeo's decision

[HinnyHoosier 4,990]

To each his own and I respect your opinion. I was feeling disappointed yesterday afternoon as well. I'm as competitive as the next guy/athlete/fan, but there are some situations where there actually is a consolation prize and it can even be ok to accept it. All you have to do is imagine there hadn't been a coaching change. After nearly a decade of FCTC I think we can all accurately surmise what the outlook for 2018 recruiting might be right now and I don't think we'd be looking at so much potential. And we wouldn't see a team picking apart a half court zone. Or *gasp* in game adjustments.

Losing out on Garland yesterday and knowing the possible effect it could have on Romeo was a shot to the pills. However, we're only in position to feel that way because there is already great work being done presently and so much potential in the not so far away future of Indiana Basketball.

Chin up, Hoosier fans. We're already well on our way.


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[WayneFleekHoosier 48,393]

I don't think Garland was ever going to happen. Phinisee is where we went and probably had a great feel for how DG was going to end at the time.

 

Romeo is a different story. We still have a great chance, imo.

 

Why else are we saving that final scholarship??? Wink wink

 

 

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[Bailey7878 2,506]

To each his own and I respect your opinion. I was feeling disappointed yesterday afternoon as well. I'm as competitive as the next guy/athlete/fan, but there are some situations where there actually is a consolation prize and it can even be ok to accept it. All you have to do is imagine there hadn't been a coaching change. After nearly a decade of FCTC I think we can all accurately surmise what the outlook for 2018 recruiting might be right now and I don't think we'd be looking at so much potential. And we wouldn't see a team picking apart a half court zone. Or *gasp* in game adjustments.

Losing out on Garland yesterday and knowing the possible effect it could have on Romeo was a shot to the pills. However, we're only in position to feel that way because there is already great work being done presently and so much potential in the not so far away future of Indiana Basketball.

Chin up, Hoosier fans. We're already well on our way.


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I could deal with Romeo going to Kansas. Losing him to vandy would be a tough pill to swallow.

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[Bailey7878 2,506]

I don't think Garland was ever going to happen. Phinisee is where we went and probably had a great feel for how DG was going to end at the time.
 
Romeo is a different story. We still have a great chance, imo.
 
Why else are we saving that final scholarship??? Wink wink
 
 
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I did not used to think garland was ever coming to iu but I bought into the message board rumors and changed my mind. I guess I should know better.

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[Uspshoosier 45,785]

I could deal with Romeo going to Kansas. Losing him to vandy would be a tough pill to swallow.

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Earlier you said 2nd place was for losers and now you say you could deal with Romeo going to Kansas. I’m confused


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[HinnyHoosier 4,990]

I could deal with Romeo going to Kansas. Losing him to vandy would be a tough pill to swallow.

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Now that one I'm 100% with you.


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[Bailey7878 2,506]

Earlier you said 2nd place was for losers and now you say you could deal with Romeo going to Kansas. I’m confused


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It would be no consolation price for me. But I would not be as bummed if it was Kansas as opposed to vandy. Now your unconfused.

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[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

3 minutes ago, Bailey7878 said:

It would be no consolation price for me. But I would not be as bummed if it was Kansas as opposed to vandy. Now your unconfused.

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This actually has me more confused. Did you mean prize? And does USPS own the confusion, or did you mean you're? And what scenario is for losers?

[Bailey7878 2,506]

This actually has me more confused. Did you mean prize? And does USPS own the confusion, or did you mean you're? And what scenario is for losers?

You'll be ok. I'm done with this.

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[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,777]

1 hour ago, hoosierpap said:

DG won't affect Romeo's decision

A voice of reason and sanity in a cacophony of chaos.  Thanks Pap.

[Hoosier Guy 7,529]

I’m finally calm about yesterday. I’m not nearly as confident on Romeo now but I still think IU can get him

[Bailey7878 2,506]

I’m finally calm about yesterday. I’m not nearly as confident on Romeo now but I still think IU can get him

Huh. I thought you had said Romeo was coming?

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[ElectricBoogaloo 4,307]

On 3/26/2017 at 0:55 PM, Hoosier Guy said:

Romeo is gonna go to IU. These in state kids are gonna very much consider IU now since Crean is gone. Thank God for Archie Miller!


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On 6/19/2017 at 7:23 PM, Hoosier Guy said:

I think IU gets Romeo. I have confidence

 

On 8/2/2017 at 2:05 PM, Hoosier Guy said:

I agree. He'll commit before the season or after the season. And my thinking is he will in the early signing period

 

On 9/23/2017 at 4:38 PM, Hoosier Guy said:

Back to my normal self. Romeo to IU

 

On 9/26/2017 at 5:30 PM, Hoosier Guy said:

Romeo is not going to Kansas. I'll leave this board if that happens

 

On 9/26/2017 at 8:32 PM, Hoosier Guy said:

Romeo to IU. I'm so confident I will leave the board if it doesn't happen

 

On 9/30/2017 at 10:00 PM, Hoosier Guy said:

Romeo to IU. Nothing changes my mind. I'll trust my source and that's me. He's gonna be the cornerstone recruit to give IU that boost for the future. Go get him Archie!

 

On 10/22/2017 at 9:02 PM, Hoosier Guy said:

That quote absolutely says IU knocked it out of the park. He’s gonna commit in the fall. Been saying it for months

 

On 10/22/2017 at 9:11 PM, Hoosier Guy said:

Who’s gonna go to Bloomington South opening night? Romeo’s first game and he’ll be a Hoosier at that time. I’m down meeting up with people

 

On 10/23/2017 at 5:46 PM, Hoosier Guy said:

I think you’ve got something. Grimes was always the more likely recruit for them. Two more weeks at the most with Romeo

 

On 10/24/2017 at 11:26 AM, Hoosier Guy said:

I’m thinking he doesn’t visit Kansas. IU commit this week!

 

On 10/27/2017 at 11:55 AM, Hoosier Guy said:

I’m referring to any person that thinks Romeo is waiting till spring. That’s illogical

 

On 10/29/2017 at 0:35 PM, Hoosier Guy said:

Romeo is gonna be awesome in an IU uniform

 

On 10/30/2017 at 5:17 PM, Hoosier Guy said:

I’ve been confident this whole time but still good to hear. I’m thinking he’ll commit next week

 

On 11/7/2017 at 11:41 AM, Hoosier Guy said:

I like his hair and the fact that his name is Romeo. He’s a stud haha

 

On 11/11/2017 at 1:03 PM, Hoosier Guy said:

I still think IU gets Romeo regardless. However, it’d be a little more interesting. But I think that’s irrelevant. Garland is picking IU

 

On 11/11/2017 at 1:43 PM, Hoosier Guy said:

Once Garland commits on Monday, Romeo won’t be too far behind

 

On 11/11/2017 at 2:07 PM, Hoosier Guy said:

He’s not waiting till spring. How many times have we seen people say stuff like this and not follow through? Once Garland is in the fold, it’s a no brainer where Romeo is going. Not waiting till spring

 

On 11/11/2017 at 2:13 PM, Hoosier Guy said:

Exactly. He’s not waiting till April to commit

 

On 11/12/2017 at 11:24 AM, Hoosier Guy said:

Well then Yogi, IU’s chances for Romeo are only gonna go up after Garland commits tomorrow. If they can go higher in the first place

 

23 minutes ago, Hoosier Guy said:

I’m finally calm about yesterday. I’m not nearly as confident on Romeo now but I still think IU can get him

 

A slow descent into madness.

[ElectricBoogaloo 4,307]

Unrelated note - this forum has a remarkable search function.

[Hoosier Guy 7,529]

23 minutes ago, Bailey7878 said:

Huh. I thought you had said Romeo was coming?

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Not nearly as confident now. Still a good chance but not for certain

[HooHooHoo22 3,902]

Hey let’s just keep being assholes to one another. Seems to be working out fine.


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[TXHoosierDaddy 1,375]

4 minutes ago, HooHooHoo22 said:

Hey let’s just keep being assholes to one another. Seems to be working out fine.


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When you make some of the absurd statements that  folks make on here, you get what's coming to you!