(2018) SG Romeo Langford - INDIANA HOOSIERS

[MoyeNeeded 3,073]

Still saying Romeo stays home. I can see Kansas as the other choice, but NO Vandy. Reasoning...Adidas! I truly don't think any money has been pushed the Langford's way, but, what I see that may be happening is that Adidas has guaranteed Romeo a nice shoe deal if things fall into place and Romeo indeed fulfills all expectations of becoming a high draft choice. What people don't realize is that Pitino and Louisville wasn't the ones paying Bowen. It was Adidas who pushed and paid Bowen to choose UofL. Louisville is pretty much the flagship school for them. 160 million dollar contract over 10yrs. Verbals between the Langfords and Adidas may be in place now, but nothing shoveled their way until Romeo turns pro. I have been a long time supporter of the Romeo to IU train. As long as anyone on here. I also live in NA, went to NA, and reside in the same neighborhood as Romeo. I've watched him play dozens of times and have casually spoken to both he and his parents on sevetal occasions. The love that he has been feeling from all of the IU faithful throughout the state may be tipping point that turns him ultimately our way. I'm sorry, I just can't see him spending hrs after every game autographing every 6yr olds IU basketball jersey knowing that he is not going there. I guarantee he has signed more IU memorabilia than any current player on this team. I don't claim to have any inside info on this recruitment, but I promise you that NO ONE else on here does either. Contrary to what they may say lol. IU all the way...ROOAAAR!

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[TheWatShot 14,955]

I didn't see the post on Peegs talking about a Friday announcement, but I'm gonna guess it said something like "his team is playing Friday on espnu...wouldn't it be cool if he announced for IU before the game?" which was then translated to "A poster on Peegs says he heard Romeo is announcing Friday before his game."

 

 

[Bailey7878 2,506]

People on here treat people with sources like crud imo. Quit giving them crap they make it fun. Just enjoy the ride. Romeo to iu bank it! Channeling my inner hoosier guy

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Yeah because the sources are 95% of the time wrong

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[dbmhoosier 851]

46 minutes ago, Fkfootball1 said:

He did re-tweet a video of IU fans chanting "Romeo" yesterday in Assembly Hall.

I think Garland was doing the same thing, liking IU fans posts on Twitter and Instagram and such right before announcing for Vandy.  So I'm not sure how much stock I put into that.

[dbmhoosier 851]

3 minutes ago, Bailey7878 said:

Yeah because the sources are 95% of the time wrong

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It does seem that way lately.

[WayneFleekHoosier 49,856]

I think Garland was doing the same thing, liking IU fans posts on Twitter and Instagram and such right before announcing for Vandy.  So I'm not sure how much stock I put into that.

Yeah Garland played IU. Not quite Cliff Alexander level but he certainly seemed to lead us on.


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[mdn82 25,782]

Yeah Garland played IU. Not quite Cliff Alexander level but he certainly seemed to lead us on.


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I truly think he liked the attention our fans gave him. I mean his options were us, Kansas, or Vandy. Kansas fans weren’t really lighting up his twitter. Vandy has no fans. Romeo doesn’t do a lot of that tbh. When he does something it usually has meaning, not ego pumping. That said I have no idea where he goes, but feel we are in a solid spot.


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[ebridges24 2,452]

42 minutes ago, MoyeNeeded said:

Still saying Romeo stays home. I can see Kansas as the other choice, but NO Vandy. Reasoning...Adidas! I truly don't think any money has been pushed the Langford's way, but, what I see that may be happening is that Adidas has guaranteed Romeo a nice shoe deal if things fall into place and Romeo indeed fulfills all expectations of becoming a high draft choice. What people don't realize is that Pitino and Louisville wasn't the ones paying Bowen. It was Adidas who pushed and paid Bowen to choose UofL. Louisville is pretty much the flagship school for them. 160 million dollar contract over 10yrs. Verbals between the Langfords and Adidas may be in place now, but nothing shoveled their way until Romeo turns pro. I have been a long time supporter of the Romeo to IU train. As long as anyone on here. I also live in NA, went to NA, and reside in the same neighborhood as Romeo. I've watched him play dozens of times and have casually spoken to both he and his parents on sevetal occasions. The love that he has been feeling from all of the IU faithful throughout the state may be tipping point that turns him ultimately our way. I'm sorry, I just can't see him spending hrs after every game autographing every 6yr olds IU basketball jersey knowing that he is not going there. I guarantee he has signed more IU memorabilia than any current player on this team. I don't claim to have any inside info on this recruitment, but I promise you that NO ONE else on here does either. Contrary to what they may say lol. IU all the way...ROOAAAR!

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Very nice post.

[MoyeNeeded 3,073]

I didn't see the post on Peegs talking about a Friday announcement, but I'm gonna guess it said something like "his team is playing Friday on espnu...wouldn't it be cool if he announced for IU before the game?" which was then translated to "A poster on Peegs says he heard Romeo is announcing Friday before his game."
 
 

Exactly

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[ebridges24 2,452]

1 hour ago, TheWatShot said:

I didn't see the post on Peegs talking about a Friday announcement, but I'm gonna guess it said something like "his team is playing Friday on espnu...wouldn't it be cool if he announced for IU before the game?" which was then translated to "A poster on Peegs says he heard Romeo is announcing Friday before his game."

 

 

didn't Wilkes come to about 7 IU games and commit to UCLA right after he went to one. i'm kidding of course, but it is an easy trip for Romeo to make an IU game. it could mean a lot or not much at all.

[ebridges24 2,452]

3 minutes ago, Iugradman said:

It’s about a two hour drive from New Albany to Bloomington. So not a quick trip down the road.

a free big ten game for a 2 hour drive on a Sunday, i'm thinking that's a pretty easy choice, but that's just me. i hope it was an important trip for Romeo that sways him to us.

[IUHAHN81 2,960]

It's so hard not to believe IU is the obvious and best choice.  Arch has done a great job so far with Indiana kids.  I hope since he didn't commit to Vandy when Garland did that it somehow puts us in a better place giving him a chance to see Vandy suck it up and IU somewhat turning things around at this point.  The chance to have a great supporting cast coming in next year and he can still be the main go to guy.  Just so easy to fall into the trap of IU being the spot.  

[MikeRoberts 7,649]

didn't Wilkes come to about 7 IU games and commit to UCLA right after he went to one. i'm kidding of course, but it is an easy trip for Romeo to make an IU game. it could mean a lot or not much at all.

Crean should have known Wilkes was gone when he was texting back and forth with Alford right in front of him


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[Bailey7878 2,506]

didn't Wilkes come to about 7 IU games and commit to UCLA right after he went to one. i'm kidding of course, but it is an easy trip for Romeo to make an IU game. it could mean a lot or not much at all.

Look who our coach was back then.

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[Bailey7878 2,506]

It's so hard not to believe IU is the obvious and best choice.  Arch has done a great job so far with Indiana kids.  I hope since he didn't commit to Vandy when Garland did that it somehow puts us in a better place giving him a chance to see Vandy suck it up and IU somewhat turning things around at this point.  The chance to have a great supporting cast coming in next year and he can still be the main go to guy.  Just so easy to fall into the trap of IU being the spot.  

Well if drew was the hottest thing since sliced bread youd think he would have verballed after drews magical recruiting coup in november. Now he sees what junk basketball they have and the worlds worst arena.

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[IUHAHN81 2,960]

Maybe John could write a little diddy about Romeo and IU and one IU coach doin the best that he can?

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 10,137]

33 minutes ago, IUHAHN82 said:

Maybe John could write a little diddy about Romeo and IU and one IU coach doin the best that he can?

I'll talk to his sister on Wednesday about it lol work across the hall from her. 

[IUHAHN81 2,960]

2 minutes ago, btownqb said:

I'll talk to his sister on Wednesday about it lol work across the hall from her. 

Haha!!!  YES!!!

[Bailey7878 2,506]

In the Peegs chat he said that this weekend was a positive development for IU with respect to Romeo’s recruitment but nothing earth shattering. There remains legitimate interest. Other posters said things look very good for IU.

Good

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[Josh 12,927]

a free big ten game for a 2 hour drive on a Sunday, i'm thinking that's a pretty easy choice, but that's just me. i hope it was an important trip for Romeo that sways him to us.

Not that it matters, but how was the game free to him? If it's an unofficial, doesn't he have to pay for everything himself?