(2018) SG Romeo Langford - INDIANA HOOSIERS

[jonz44 805]

38 minutes ago, btownqb said:

You never responded to the post that I quoted you in. I challenge you to find better production over the last 9 years at a similar school to Xavier. 

I stated in my earlier comment that I felt he was an ok coach but not outstanding. I personally felt Padgett did a pretty good job of holding things together this year considering all the turmoil Around the program. I believe I read they're giving Mack 4 mil per for seven years. 

This whole thread is about the recruitment of Romeo. Some seem to think he'd consider Louisville now that Mack will be the coach. Can't say that I believe I see anything in Mack's track record that would change a recruits mind and make him consider a program that is going to struggle for a few years. 

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11 hours ago, Ranger78 said:

If anyone judges Coach Miller on this recruitment, I would question their ability to do simple math like 2+2.


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13 minutes ago, jonz44 said:

I stated in my earlier comment that I felt he was an ok coach but not outstanding. I personally felt Padgett did a pretty good job of holding things together this year considering all the turmoil Around the program. I believe I read they're giving Mack 4 mil per for seven years. 

This whole thread is about the recruitment of Romeo. Some seem to think he'd consider Louisville now that Mack will be the coach. Can't say that I believe I see anything in Mack's track record that would change a recruits mind and make him consider a program that is going to struggle for a few years. 

Agree with everything you said here, except for the Mack was "ok" part. So to each their own. 

I absolutely agree Padgett was really good this year. 

[jonz44 805]

1 minute ago, btownqb said:

Agree with everything you said here, except for the Mack was "ok" part. So to each their own. 

I absolutely agree Padgett was really good this year. 

Maybe our definition of ok is different, lol. I certainly don't feel Mack is a poor coach. I'm not sure he will do any better than Padgett. 

Maybe I should have further elaborated in my original comment that I don't feel Mack is an accomplished enough coach that a recruit of Romeo's status would consider Louisville now. 

Your earlier comment about Archie? I was a little letdown when he was hired but not terribly. I will say that after his first season and I'm optimistic. 

[ap2345 7,571]

1 hour ago, Bowhunter said:

Well that sucks.. We were supposed to have the last visit. I still think I it’s a two horse race with us and Vandy. I was leaning toward us lately, but now I’m concerned Vandy may be his leader like most thought early on.

Romeo has already stated multiple times at the MCAAG that IU will be his final visit. It's unfortunate that everyone of the national media guys and Nashville media keep asking Romeo if he's going to visit Vandy again. I 100% believe this info is coming from Drew trying to make it happen and not Romeo or his family. Will he visit Vandy again? Who knows for sure but as of right now it doesn't sound like it when Romeo is doing the talking.

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1 minute ago, jonz44 said:

Maybe our definition of ok is different, lol. I certainly don't feel Mack is a poor coach. I'm not sure he will do any better than Padgett. 

Maybe I should have further elaborated in my original comment that I don't feel Mack is an accomplished enough coach that a recruit of Romeo's status would consider Louisville now. 

Your earlier comment about Archie? I was a little letdown when he was hired but not terribly. I will say that after his first season and I'm optimistic. 

I agree he isn't a coach that could get Romeo to consider UL. If Padgett wasn't mixed up in the UL crap, then someone should scoop him up quick imo. Ball state type of school. 

[Whojainjawja 122]

As has been reported, RL is likely to take another visit to VU. If he were truly Vandy bound, why take another visit. Let's see who gets the final visit. Once CBS is through with the tournament you can expect a full court press for RL. He still has a visit left and chances are he will find his way to NA in short order. RL stated that the VU and Kansas commits talk regularly, as well as his communication with RP, but all of the VU and KU commits are spending a ton of face time with him over the next 2 weeks. RL also has a chance to be teammates with a few of them. That does not bode well for IU at all. CAM and co. are going to have to make a strong case to the Langfords' on their final visit. The one thing that didn't set well was RL stating that IU wanted the last visitor a face to face with his family. He didn't sound enthused about the last visit, it seamed the visit was more to appease his Mom and Dad.

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12 minutes ago, ap2345 said:

Romeo has already stated multiple times at the MCAAG that IU will be his final visit. It's unfortunate that everyone of the national media guys and Nashville media keep asking Romeo if he's going to visit Vandy again. I 100% believe this info is coming from Drew trying to make it happen and not Romeo or his family. Will he visit Vandy again? Who knows for sure but as of right now it doesn't sound like it when Romeo is doing the talking.

The way I understood his comments was another visit was up to Drew.

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1 minute ago, Whojainjawja said:

As has been reported, RL is likely to take another visit to VU. If he were truly Vandy bound, why take another visit. Let's see who gets the final visit. Once CBS is through with the tournament you can expect a full court press for RL. He still has a visit left and chances are he will find his way to NA in short order. RL stated that the VU and Kansas commits talk regularly, as well as his communication with RP, but all of the VU and KU commits are spending a ton of face time with him over the next 2 weeks. RL also has a chance to be teammates with a few of them. That does not bode well for IU at all. CAM and co. are going to have to make a strong case to the Langfords' on their final visit. The one thing that didn't set well was RL stating that IU wanted the last visitor a face to face with his family. He didn't sound enthused about the last visit, it seamed the visit was more to appease his Mom and Dad.

I haven’t seen anyone reporting that Romeo is likely to take another visit to Vandy. Just speculation 

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1 minute ago, VO5 said:

I haven’t seen anyone reporting that Romeo is likely to take another visit to Vandy. Just speculation 

RL stated that a visit to VU isn't set at this time, and it is up to Drew. Does anyone think Drew won't be all over that opportunity.

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10 minutes ago, Whojainjawja said:

As has been reported, RL is likely to take another visit to VU. If he were truly Vandy bound, why take another visit. Let's see who gets the final visit. Once CBS is through with the tournament you can expect a full court press for RL. He still has a visit left and chances are he will find his way to NA in short order. RL stated that the VU and Kansas commits talk regularly, as well as his communication with RP, but all of the VU and KU commits are spending a ton of face time with him over the next 2 weeks. RL also has a chance to be teammates with a few of them. That does not bode well for IU at all. CAM and co. are going to have to make a strong case to the Langfords' on their final visit. The one thing that didn't set well was RL stating that IU wanted the last visitor a face to face with his family. He didn't sound enthused about the last visit, it seamed the visit was more to appease his Mom and Dad.

In which interview has Romeo seem enthused at all? That is just simply not his personality. 

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RL stated that a visit to VU isn't set at this time, and it is up to Drew. Does anyone think Drew won't be all over that opportunity.

Nah it was more Drew wanted him to come back one time and he had to work with Drew on when or if that could happen. Then Drew is pushing for the last visit. That’s per their boards. They think Drew is getting his way. I don’t see that happening but hey, who cares? In most cases it’s a big deal. In this case the kid isn’t emotional or reactive in his approach. I don’t see it making a huge difference either way.


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I wouldn't worry too much about him being around other McDonalds All-Americans this week. Romeo will only be in school for one year, and Juwan Morgan will be better next year than any of the incoming freshmen at Kansas or Vandy. He doesn't have the flash and the hype that the burger boys will, but I'm confident Romeo is smart enough to look past that and see that he would be able to play with talented players at IU, too. 

[akinnaird24 517]

1 hour ago, Hoosierfan2017 said:

I wouldn't worry too much about him being around other McDonalds All-Americans this week. Romeo will only be in school for one year, and Juwan Morgan will be better next year than any of the incoming freshmen at Kansas or Vandy. He doesn't have the flash and the hype that the burger boys will, but I'm confident Romeo is smart enough to look past that and see that he would be able to play with talented players at IU, too. 

Idk if I'm convinced Romeo is a for sure one and done player

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Idk if I'm convinced Romeo is a for sure one and done player

0.8% chance he is in college for more than one year.


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[akinnaird24 517]

Just now, Me So Hornsby said:

0.8% chance he is in college for more than one year.


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People thought the same about Bridges at MSU.

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People thought the same about Bridges at MSU.

And Romeo is a significantly more NBA ready player at the same point in their careers


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[Hoosierfan2017 20,935]

3 minutes ago, akinnaird24 said:

Idk if I'm convinced Romeo is a for sure one and done player

I think he'll be one and done, but him staying two years wouldn't be the most shocking thing in the world. We've seen players pass up the lottery to come back in the past. If that's something he has considered then IU becomes even more attractive, imo because we're in on some excellent 2019 recruits. 

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2 minutes ago, Me So Hornsby said:

0.8% chance he is in college for more than one year.


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That's only one example, but you never know. Archie could pull in a top class of guys in 2019 that Romeo thinks he has a shot to win a title with. Plus, it sounds like academics are important to the family as well. All of that aside, I do think there is much more of a chance that he is a one and done than staying more than one year.

Heck, I just hope we get him for at least one year.

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8 minutes ago, Hoosierfan2017 said:

I think he'll be one and done, but him staying two years wouldn't be the most shocking thing in the world. We've seen players pass up the lottery to come back in the past. If that's something he has considered then IU becomes even more attractive, imo because we're in on some excellent 2019 recruits. 

I think that’s a good part of it. Staying two years would allow him to team with the likes of Keion Brooks and TJD. That team could consist of Phinisee, Romeo, Jerome Hunter, Damezi, Brooks and TJD. That has to be appealing