(2018) SG Romeo Langford - INDIANA HOOSIERS

[cthomas]

While I would love for Langford to commit to IU, I don't think he moves the needle that much for us next year. I still think this is a three year deal. Now if he would stay for two years, then that team sets up nicely to be in the national conversation if this year's and next year's classes stay intact. We would have talent, experience, and, hopefully, impact freshman. I think in some circumstances one and done players can slow the development of a program more than advance it.

[HoosierMatty]

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.

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[mdn82]

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.

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If IU means nothing to the kids in New Albany what backlash is he worried about?


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[HoosierMatty]

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.

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[Uspshoosier]

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.

 

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Backlash didn’t bother the previous top Indiana talent from announcing to another school before their senior year.

 

 

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[Hoosier Guy]

I’ll believe Vanderbilt when I see it. That would raise the red flag for sure

[HoosierMatty]

I hope I'm wrong. Trust me. I apologize if I'm being negative. I just don't have a good vibe about this.

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[Hoosier Guy]

Well there’s steam for Vanderbilt right now. I think that’ll change but it’s not out of the realm he could pick Vanderbilt. That’d just be terrible on so many levels

[dbmhoosier]

5 minutes ago, Hoosier Guy said:

I’ll believe Vanderbilt when I see it. That would raise the red flag for sure

You really need to move on from this.  You're just setting yourself up for heartbreak once again.  Darius got to Romeo and he's not coming here. 

[Uspshoosier]

1 hour ago, HoosierMatty said:

I hope I'm wrong. Trust me. I apologize if I'm being negative. I just don't have a good vibe about this.

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No need to apologize for your opinion. From everything I read from the Langford’s on this recruitment for the past 7 months the plan has always been to sign in the late signing period. Seems the family is sticking to the original plan 


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[Hoosier Guy]

Just now, dbmhoosier said:

You really need to move on from this.  You're just setting yourself up for heartbreak once again.  Darius got to Romeo and he's not coming here. 

Garland didn’t break my heart. This one would hurt a lot more since Romeo is in-state. I’ll believe the top state of Indiana player picks Vanderbilt over IU when I see it

[ap2345]

If I'm Robert Phinisee and Romeo chooses another school I think I would be passing the ball to every one except Romeo during the Indiana All Star series.

[BGleas]

3 minutes ago, ap2345 said:

If I'm Robert Phinisee and Romeo chooses another school I think I would be passing the ball to every one except Romeo during the Indiana All Star series.

Which also begs the question, why isn’t anyone asking Romeo if any IU recruits are pitching him? Many of them were at HH too, so it’s  not like they don’t know him. Also, while they’re not top 10 players, IU has some talented kids coming in, so why know narrative about wanting to join these guys?

[Hoosier Guy]

Romeo will definitely be tuned in for that Duke-IU game

[ap2345]

3 minutes ago, BGleas said:

Which also begs the question, why isn’t anyone asking Romeo if any IU recruits are pitching him? Many of them were at HH too, so it’s  not like they don’t know him. Also, while they’re not top 10 players, IU has some talented kids coming in, so why know narrative about wanting to join these guys?

I wouldn't be surprised if when the final rankings are out Hunter is a 5* and Anderson and Phinisee are both unanimous top 100 guys.

[Miller'sTheMan]

13 minutes ago, ap2345 said:

I wouldn't be surprised if when the final rankings are out Hunter is a 5* and Anderson and Phinisee are both unanimous top 100 guys.

I think Phinisee and Anderson will both be top 100 guys, but do we really think Hunter will be a 5*? I guess I haven't really followed it that closely.

[ap2345]

22 minutes ago, Miller'sTheMan said:

I think Phinisee and Anderson will both be top 100 guys, but do we really think Hunter will be a 5*? I guess I haven't really followed it that closely.

I wouldn't be surprised. The kid has the ability.

[Ajwhitis]

58 minutes ago, BGleas said:

Which also begs the question, why isn’t anyone asking Romeo if any IU recruits are pitching him? Many of them were at HH too, so it’s  not like they don’t know him. Also, while they’re not top 10 players, IU has some talented kids coming in, so why know narrative about wanting to join these guys?

Damezi said he was trying hard to talk Darius and Romeo into joining him at IU.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

IMO some of you are getting your panties in a knot for no valid reason at this point in time.  There's a lot of water to go under the bridge before Romeo is going to make a decision.  Sit back, relax, and put your anxiety on hold until at least March 1.  Watch IU steadily show improvement under Archie and how that level of improvement could impact the decision Romeo eventually makes.  I'm already on blood pressure meds and I'm not going to let Romeo cause an increase in my daily dosage!  

[JSHoosier]

Reading some of these comments you'd think he already committed.