(2018) SG Romeo Langford - INDIANA HOOSIERS

[IUHAHN81 2,184]

I find myself sitting here thinking about how I will feel if he doesn't come to IU.  I noticed I had a little smile/smirk on my face when thinking about this because I realized that we have a coach now that IS going to win a TON of games and get plenty of great recruits after this is long over with.  IU is gonna be awesome again regardless.  That put a smile on my face for sure.

[Bailey7878 2,506]

Tim Langford already saying another trip to Indy could happen is a good thing to me.  Even tho Vandy is tomorrow, they've already thought about Indiana again.  Sounds good to me.

It would suck if he goes to vandy but drews going for a one hit wonder season. And I'd be shocked if something shady wasn't discovered at some point. You just don't get 3 top ten players to a school liked vandy. It's never been done before. It would be like Minnesota getting Tre Jones to stay home and have 2 top ten players join him. It far fetched.

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[Bailey7878 2,506]

I find myself sitting here thinking about how I will feel if he doesn't come to IU.  I noticed I had a little smile/smirk on my face when thinking about this because I realized that we have a coach now that IS going to win a TON of games and get plenty of great recruits after this is long over with.  IU is gonna be awesome again regardless.  That put a smile on my face for sure.

I would feel better if we lost him to Duke or Kansas. But it's vandy for crying out loud.

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[IUHAHN81 2,184]

1 minute ago, Bailey7878 said:

I would feel better if we lost him to Duke or Kansas. But it's vandy for crying out loud.

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My son and I said that same thing discussing it today.  It will suck if he chooses Vandy but at the end of the day, we will win with or without him.  And we will do it with badass defense and a hardnosed coach who isn't here to play around.  He's here to WIN!  

[HoosierAloha 30,068]

It's interesting that the $EC sucked for so long then the conference commish said we need to be better as a whole. They went out and got slimy coaches and started landing top recruits. Then all the FBI stuff hits. Auburn, Alabama, kensucky, LSU, and now Vandy all are sketchy at best. The NCAA won't do crap about it because they'll lose money.


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[Bailey7878 2,506]

It's interesting that the $EC sucked for so long then the conference commish said we need to be better as a whole. They went out and got slimy coaches and started landing top recruits. Then all the FBI stuff hits. Auburn, Alabama, kensucky, LSU, and now Vandy all are sketchy at best. The NCAA won't do crap about it because they'll lose money.


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They will lose money on Kentucky. They will walk. Schools like vandy and auburn are fair game. They aren't cash cows.

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[Stuhoo 80,781]

 
I'ma gonna get in before the post-Vandy visit articles:
All - be prepared to read and hear about the Langford family's post-Vandy visit comments. These comments will include:

1. "Loved the atmosphere."
2. "Impressed by Coach Drew. He really cares about his players"
3. "Coach Drew showed me how I would fit in with his offense. I can really see how that would be a great fit for my style."
4. "Vandy has great players coming in next year. Can see how we could be a super-class."
5. "The tour of the campus, academics, and facilities was first class."

If I am already able to  'pre-quote' the post-visit interviews, you guys can be sure that they don't mean all that much; largely that:

• The Langford's will be gracious guests who will be treated very, very well.
• They could all be true or not; the player and his family will assess all of their options and try to make the best, most informed decision based on all factors.
• This visit will contribute to the information set needed to weigh those factors. Period.

In other words, in advance: stop freaking out and jumping to rash conclusions!   ;)

Post game interview with Romeo on Inside the Hall:
http://www.insidethehall.com/2018/02/16/video-romeo-langford-talks-senior-night-win/
 
Sounds like ol Wormtongue Drew has convinced Romeo. I don’t get the appeal of putting ******* Vanderbilt on the map. Nobody cares there. 

I heard that, and doesn't sound too good

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That **** is going to get Romeo to friggin’ Vandy. IU should have never recruited that kid.

It's sad but I have to agree. I wish we played then next year.

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I have never rooted harder against ANY team as I will against Vandy next season with Romeo. Not any UK team. Not any Purdue team.

Sadly Garland and Romeo will be a dynamic backcourt that would otherwise be fun to watch.


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All the chatter and inside scoops from people was a bunch of bullcrap. Romeo said in the interview that he has watched Vanderbilt play a lot this season, even though they suck. It’s pretty clear he is leaning towards them.

Oooh; my first chance to bump my post! 🤪


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[Stuhoo 80,781]

AND... I just went in and listened to the Inside the Hall Interview, which was in each. and. every. way. the most completely inconsequential more of the same as ever.

Lol

 

 

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[dbmhoosier 851]

6 hours ago, Iugradman said:

I do get caught up in the moment, but Romeo always seems to perk up when talking about Vanderbilt. Kids these days are gullible. I can see why Stevens and Donovan went to NBA.

It's been Vandy all along.  Some got played...again.  Please no one act surprised when it's official like the Cleveland fans did when LeBron announced he was talking his talents to Miami or Illini fans when Cliff Alexander announced.  It's been very obvious all along what it would be.  He has been playing us though and I'm definitely rooting for Floyd Central.

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6 minutes ago, Woodson1980 said:

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[mdn82 25,510]

Really? What did he say vandy is leading or something.

 

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Lol no he didn’t. Basic answers. He was literally talking about a school he is going to visit on the next day based on questions that lead him that way. In a monotone voice. I don’t hear what some people hear but damn I wish someone could point me in the right direction for the right drug dealer because I need what some of you get to be this paranoid. My **** just doesn’t do it for me like that that.

 

Like seriously, do some of you think it wouldn’t be cool for him to play with DG? He is a real good player. Bet if you asked the same on Juwan you get the same answer. That is Vandy’s pitch. The same pitch he has repeated in multiple interviews. Some of you guys can’t handle recruiting big players. Shockingly they say nice things about those recruiting them. Crazy I know.

 

 

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[LamarCheeks 18,921]

So, in a week -- maybe less, I can't recall for sure -- we've gone from thinking Romeo is gonna go to IU and persuade Garland to ditch Vandy and join him, to being certain Romeo is headed to Nashville and that all is lost? ... And all this after one interview? 

[Hoosier Guy 7,529]

He’s not going to Vanderbilt. There’s no way on God’s green earth that the most highly touted player from the state of Indiana is choosing Vanderbilt over IU. It’s not happening

[mdn82 25,510]

So, in a week -- maybe less, I can't recall for sure -- we've gone from thinking Romeo is gonna go to IU and persuade Garland to ditch Vandy and join him, to being certain Romeo is headed to Nashville and that all is lost? ... And all this after one interview? 

The worst part is 90% of the recruiting questions were geared towards Vandy since he is visiting the next day. There was a Kansas question. Sometimes you have to go through this process to determine where you go. It’s like he talks about a school and people go ape **** either way. Maybe he was asked questions that lead him to those answers (he was). Literally the most monotone, no emotion interview people will hear that drew a reaction. It is hilariously sad to me. It’s the same group every time. Scares me when he makes a decision one way or another how people will handle the news.


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[Myrmidon76 614]

I thought that the "it will be cool to play with Darius" sounded like he was going to play some pickup ball while he was there. I imagine that playing/practicing at competition level (especially in this state) is a big chore for those kids and I know I would jump at the chance to just play for fun with my buddies... probably for the last time. I didn't see it anything more than that. No sunshine pumping, but I never got the vibe that the comments were pro anyone.

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,370]

I can speak for myself, but when he picks Vandy I will handle it perfectly fine. College basketball recruiting is a dirty as it gets and desperate schools do what they need to get players they want. I won't blame Romeo, I'll blame the system as I have for all the other 5 stars we have missed on.

The common thread on Indiana 5 stars? Zeller, Ferrell, Blackmon? They come from independently wealthy families.

For me it's not the interview that has me commenting,
It's the general tone of the whole recruitment and the tea leaves that are being dropped along the way.

Archie will figure things out, with the guys he can get, eventually. We are seeing some signs of that now. Question remains will IU win some gray recruiting battles along the way? Until we do, our recruiting will look similar to the way it did with Crean but with our 4 stars coming from Indiana instead of the DMV.


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[mdn82 25,510]

I thought that the "it will be cool to play with Darius" sounded like he was going to play some pickup ball while he was there. I imagine that playing/practicing at competition level (especially in this state) is a big chore for those kids and I know I would jump at the chance to just play for fun with my buddies... probably for the last time. I didn't see it anything more than that. No sunshine pumping, but I never got the vibe that the comments were pro anyone.

Agreed. I don’t feel any interview he has given much if any indication where he stands. He always gives the same standard Pro’s for each school. If I were on the outside looking in and I didn’t care about IU I would laugh if he went to Kansas because he speaks the least about them, because he is asked the least about them. Honestly I have followed recruiting for close to 20 years. This is the most normal recruitment you will find. He knows he could play at Reincarnate Word and make the NBA. He is looking for one year he would be the most comfortable. Taking his time according to his plan. He has been consistent and available. I honestly don’t get it.


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