(2018) SG Romeo Langford - INDIANA HOOSIERS

[maharkn]

Only thing I could think of is not the boo's but smaller crowds at the games. The school could have said if your not going to Indiana wait until after the season so we can make more money because if your going to Vandy we won't have anyone come to the games.

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[ebridges24]

2 hours ago, Baltimore Hoosier said:

The allure of Indiana Basketball isn’t what it used to be. The relevancy of the Hoosiers isn’t where it once was either. Let’s face it, IU hoops is very important to a large group of die hard fans from around the country, but the state of Indiana no longer lives and breathes IU basketball. Especially with the emergence of Butler and Notre Dame, and the resurgence of Purdue. No high schoolers were even alive the last time Indiana won a championship. Really, at this point, most weren’t even alive when IU last made a final 4. It’s an unfortunate but true scenario. If Indiana is going to make it back to the glory years, it going to have to be done with great coaching and hard work. Not the best recruiting classes.. 

But they've got Dads and even Mom's who lived and breathed IU bball and you'd think that would transfer down a little.

[bigrod]

I get the points made in the article, but I still think he said all the things he was supposed to say while he was visiting their school.

Either way, we all know he is a one year player. I'd love for him to be a Hoosier, but as for long-term plans, I don't see it as make or break for the program.

Personally, I don't see how Vandy is a better situation than IU for that one year, but I'm not the one making the decision or listening to all the noise around it.

[Bailey7878]

Cool, another person saying he's afraid to announce because of backlash. Yawn.

Wow so for 6 months you keep your announcement secret. Must be exhausting.

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[Stuhoo]

FWIW: the Vandy message board is reporting that their student section was about 50% full on Saturday, that the crowd was silent for most of the game, and that the Langford family, including Romeo, showed no emotion and didn’t stand during the entire game, even when the game got exciting and Garland was cheering.

In other words; the exact same signals that drive some IU fans to rash conclusions.

I tell ya’; the posters that I am most in line with are the ones who say that the Langfords are playing this out exactly like they said, and good luck figuring out what they’re really thinking.

 

 

 

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[Bailey7878]

FWIW: the Vandy message board is reporting that their student section was about 50% full on Saturday, that the crowd was silent for most of the game, and that the Langford family, including Romeo, showed no emotion and didn’t stand during the entire game, even when the game got exciting and Garland was cheering.
In other words; the exact same signals that drive some IU fans to rash conclusions.
I tell ya’; the posters that I am most in line with are the ones who say that the Langfords are playing this out exactly like they said and good luck figuring out what they’re really thinking.



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50% full ? Must be a new vandy record.

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[Hoosierfan2017]

Crimson Quarry's full of dorks. 

If Romeo wants to play with "great" players, a senior Juwan Morgan will be better than anyone Vandy has.

[JSHoosier]

6 minutes ago, Iugradman said:

The Langfords aren’t going to tip their hand by standing up and cheering. It doesn’t mean he isn’t going to Vandy.

And visiting with his parents doesn't mean he is going to Vandy.  We don't know and nothing has really changed from what they said they were going to do.

[Yogi's Picnic Basket]

The Langfords have kept this as close to planned as a top 5 recruit possibly could. They have given no hints on where he is going and from everything I've heard all 3 are still in this very much even after the weekend. Romeo enjoyed his Vandy visit, but it didn't blow him away by any means. I expect IU will get some momentum in the coming weeks and will get everyone's hopes up, because that is how this recruitment has went with no real info out there. It seems like whoever he is talking about or whose visiting him or who he's visiting gets the "he's definitely going there" talk, but this one is gonna end up lasting till the end. Once his season is over, that will be when some real info gets out there if any does. Let's hope we close the year out on a high note and Romeo makes another trip whether just to see the campus or a game. I'm still very confident that we are in this one still.

[Hoosierfan2017]

If we could somehow sneak into the NCAA tournament I think that'd go a long ways toward landing Romeo. 

[woodenshoemanHoosierfan]

Let's see, I can pay $30 and go to the zoo, or I can check the Romeo thread for free...
 
 

St Louis zoo is free and awesome! :)

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[woodenshoemanHoosierfan]

FWIW: the Vandy message board is reporting that their student section was about 50% full on Saturday, that the crowd was silent for most of the game, and that the Langford family, including Romeo, showed no emotion and didn’t stand during the entire game, even when the game got exciting and Garland was cheering.
In other words; the exact same signals that drive some IU fans to rash conclusions.
I tell ya’; the posters that I am most in line with are the ones who say that the Langfords are playing this out exactly like they said and good luck figuring out what they’re really thinking.



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My take too

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[ebridges24]

Drewfus is going to have a hard time

36 minutes ago, Hoosierfan2017 said:

Crimson Quarry's full of dorks. 

If Romeo wants to play with "great" players, a senior Juwan Morgan will be better than anyone Vandy has.

Scary to think how much better Juwan will be next year after the way he improved from soph to junior. Makes me tingle inside.

[ebridges24]

13 minutes ago, Hoosierfan2017 said:

If we could somehow sneak into the NCAA tournament I think that'd go a long ways toward landing Romeo. 

If we could win the last two games and at least make it to the final of the Big ten tourney, i'd say we're in.

[Bailey7878]

The Langfords have kept this as close to planned as a top 5 recruit possibly could. They have given no hints on where he is going and from everything I've heard all 3 are still in this very much even after the weekend. Romeo enjoyed his Vandy visit, but it didn't blow him away by any means. I expect IU will get some momentum in the coming weeks and will get everyone's hopes up, because that is how this recruitment has went with no real info out there. It seems like whoever he is talking about or whose visiting him or who he's visiting gets the "he's definitely going there" talk, but this one is gonna end up lasting till the end. Once his season is over, that will be when some real info gets out there if any does. Let's hope we close the year out on a high note and Romeo makes another trip whether just to see the campus or a game. I'm still very confident that we are in this one still.

Hard to imagine him being blown away at vandy. I could barely here the crowd on tv. Hoosier guy may be right.

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[Hoosierfan2017]

9 minutes ago, ebridges24 said:

Drewfus is going to have a hard time

Scary to think how much better Juwan will be next year after the way he improved from soph to junior. Makes me tingle inside.

He's putting up monster stats this year, particularly during conference play. 18.2 points and 7.5 rebounds a game, 59.5% from the field, and a 30.4 PER. Imagine him next year with a better team that allows him to get a little more rest during games. 

[cthomas]

I don't think anything that happens in terms of wins or losses from here on out is going to make much difference in determining where he goes. I also don't think being an Indiana, state or university, legend is a consideration either. He has his sights set much higher. They, meaning the entire family, have a good handle on each of the schools they are considering and any additional visits will just be to tie up loose ends. I expect they are in the weighing plusses and minuses phase now. I'm fairly certain that there is way less emotion being displayed in those conversations than is being exhibited here. He'll make a decision soon and, whatever that is, I wish the young man all the best.

[BGleas]

19 minutes ago, cthomas said:

I don't think anything that happens in terms of wins or losses from here on out is going to make much difference in determining where he goes. I also don't think being an Indiana, state or university, legend is a consideration either. He has his sights set much higher. They, meaning the entire family, have a good handle on each of the schools they are considering and any additional visits will just be to tie up loose ends. I expect they are in the weighing plusses and minuses phase now. I'm fairly certain that there is way less emotion being displayed in those conversations than is being exhibited here. He'll make a decision soon and, whatever that is, I wish the young man all the best.

I don't disagree with your post. You're exactly right in that this is going to be a measured and calculated decision, not an emotional one. Where I think you might be slightly off is the Indiana legend stuff. The Langford's have said this will be a business decision and if you're putting pluses and minuses for each school up on the board, the IU/Indiana legend thing is a very strong plus/business decision in favor of going to IU, even taking the emotion out of it. 

[jonz44]

37 minutes ago, cthomas said:

I don't think anything that happens in terms of wins or losses from here on out is going to make much difference in determining where he goes. I also don't think being an Indiana, state or university, legend is a consideration either. He has his sights set much higher. They, meaning the entire family, have a good handle on each of the schools they are considering and any additional visits will just be to tie up loose ends. I expect they are in the weighing plusses and minuses phase now. I'm fairly certain that there is way less emotion being displayed in those conversations than is being exhibited here. He'll make a decision soon and, whatever that is, I wish the young man all the best.

Great post and I think you're exactly right. On a connected note? I hope there is less emotion being shown than here lol! I think some here are contemplating suicide! 

[Capt. Crimson]

1 minute ago, Iugradman said:

Snow just posted a recap of his interview with Tim and I thought this quote stood out to me:

"I told the Indiana coaches that after the season or just before Romeo commits that we will make it up there to let them have their last chance to sell Romeo on how he fits into their program," explained Langford.

 

As they say, it ain't over til it's over.