(2018) SG Romeo Langford - INDIANA HOOSIERS

[MoyeNeeded]

I ran many a race and played a lot of soccer at that park. Also fished in that lake and watched ducks trying to land in the lake while it was frozen over. Good times!


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Yeah, that's where all the cross country meets and our soccer team practiced for many a year! Also caught lots of bluegill in that lake. Even remember swimming there on the fake sandy beach lol!

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[Uspshoosier]

Pretty cool video someone made


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[VO5]

1 hour ago, Uspshoosier said:

 

Pretty cool video someone made


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There are other programs with great fans, but you’ll never be able to convince me ours aren’t the most passionate. Love this

[SlamaJamaSisley]

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hoosier-report-with-matt-denison/id1277174399?mt=2#episodeGuid=tag%3Asoundcloud%2C2010%3Atracks%2F441650781 

A good listen ... Pat Graham on RoMeO. 

[MoyeNeeded]

Good interview with Pat. Listened this morning. Alot of props to one of my classmates and one of the best players ever out of New Albany Richie Johnson. Some nice insights on Romeo and the differences in how things are done today than in Pat's heyday.

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[SlamaJamaSisley]

6 minutes ago, MoyeNeeded said:

Good interview with Pat. Listened this morning. Alot of props to one of my classmates and one of the best players ever out of New Albany Richie Johnson. Some nice insights on Romeo and the differences in how things are done today than in Pat's heyday.

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Richie Johnson aka “The Godfather”!  Pat is always interesting to listen to. 

[MoyeNeeded]

Richie Johnson aka “The Godfather”!  Pat is always interesting to listen to. 

We used to compare Richie to Magic lol. 6'8 and could bring the ball the court, shoot, length for miles. Funny though, the best player at New Albany wouldn't play for the school team. He was a year ahead of Richie. This kid would only play intramural and park ball. Had Alford range. No sh*t! Kids name was Paul Malone I believe. Smooth stroke, about 6'3 or so. Would have loved to see him on the court.

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[HoosierHoops1]

11 hours ago, MoyeNeeded said:

We used to compare Richie to Magic lol. 6'8 and could bring the ball the court, shoot, length for miles. Funny though, the best player at New Albany wouldn't play for the school team. He was a year ahead of Richie. This kid would only play intramural and park ball. Had Alford range. No sh*t! Kids name was Paul Malone I believe. Smooth stroke, about 6'3 or so. Would have loved to see him on the court.

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1980? NA had 3 6'8ish guys didn't they?  

[MoyeNeeded]

1980? NA had 3 6'8ish guys didn't they?  

Yeah we had 3 or 4. Johnson, Dave Bennett, Phil Benniger, Tim Brandt.

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[LamarCheeks]

Lunardi needs to update his bracketology after we added Romeo and Fitzner. I have to know right now where we will be seeded come March! LOL! 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

We've had some differing opinions on Romeo getting a basketball court named after him but another former Hoosier will receive a similar honor.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Tonight was the dedication of the basketball court in Romeo's honor.  Does he ever look good in that Indiana shirt.

 

Autographing a ballbat no less!

[goonaha]

Tonight was the dedication of the basketball court in Romeo's honor.  Does he ever look good in that Indiana shirt.

 
Autographing a ballbat no less!

Wearing Yeezys too. Thanks adidas!


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[Class of '66 Old Fart]

We need to enjoy this young man as long as we can. 

From Inside The Hall:  http://www.insidethehall.com/2018/05/14/langford-preparing-for-next-step-in-his-basketball-career/

“I just want to be the hardest worker when I get there,” he explained. “One of the hardest workers out there in practice. I don’t want to get out worked.”

[Hoosier Guy]

Romeo is going to be great. The perfect all around person and player for the new era of IU basketball

[Hoosier812]

Dirty Rick Pitino can't help but run to the media now that he got exposed.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/colleges/before-romeo-langford-chose-indiana-adidas-made-sure-he-stayed-under-its-tent/2018/05/16/2c77d384-539e-11e8-a551-5b648abe29ef_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.cb291f884d84

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[Hoosier812]

Dirty Rick Pitino can't help but run to the media now that he got exposed.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/colleges/before-romeo-langford-chose-indiana-adidas-made-sure-he-stayed-under-its-tent/2018/05/16/2c77d384-539e-11e8-a551-5b648abe29ef_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.cb291f884d84

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He basically says Adidas payed Tim Langford for Romeo's commitment to an Adidas school.

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[ViaSwiss]

1 minute ago, Hoosier812 said:

He basically says Adidas payed Tim Langford for Romeo's commitment to an Adidas school.

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I disagree. It says that the Adidas execs had fear that they might lose Romeo to a Nike/UA AAU team. So they helped his dad create his own team, financially. This is not illegal. Romeo had a Nike school in his final 3 and a UA and a couple Nike schools in his final 7.

 

This is basically Pitino just being salty and trying to make others look bad with rumors, since he can't get any one else in trouble with him.

[Hoosier812]

I disagree. It says that the Adidas execs had fear that they might lose Romeo to a Nike/UA AAU team. So they helped his dad create his own team, financially. This is not illegal. Romeo had a Nike school in his final 3 and a UA and a couple Nike schools in his final 7.
 
This is basically Pitino just being salty and trying to make others look bad with rumors, since he can't get any one else in trouble with him.

I get that, it's similar to Marvin Bagley's dad and Nike. But, in Marvin's case, they were given way more than necessary to run a AAU team. With FBI probe on going, it's unwanted attention. Adidas could have done the same thing in this case. It seems very shady and if we expect changes coming to college basketball this would be something that could be addressed.

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[Walking Boot of Doom]

Once again - I did not like anything surrounding Romeo Langford's recruitment. I hope this doesn't turn into anything serious, but Lousiville, UK, UCLA, and Vandy all being involved should give everyone reason for concern...