(2018) SG Romeo Langford - INDIANA HOOSIERS

[WayneFleekHoosier]

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...

My opinions have been stated for months as well.

But if we ever want 5 stars..........

Virtually every single 5 star player has financial demand. It’s to be expected.

IU knew what they were doing here. I think we as a University are perfectly safe.

Romeo’s eligibility could be in question though if angry, bitter people push hard enough.


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[WayneFleekHoosier]

Also. Tim Langford’s red sleeve product placement advertisement at the announcement doesn’t look any better today.


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[Magnanimous]

I think IU should drop Adidas for Etnies.

[SlamaJamaSisley]

I think anyone paying attention could've predicted SOMETHING like this would pop up, right?  I am definitely not surprised.

[schoosier]

Everyone wants Indiana to always be down; it’s just a good thing Brand isn’t running the show in Indy anymore and the clowns at IU are also long gone. This reaches every team landing five Stars period. Are they gonna punish this when academic fraud is blessed? NCAA is a joke.

[TheWatShot]

56 minutes ago, InArchWeTrust said:

I think anyone paying attention could've predicted SOMETHING like this would pop up, right?  I am definitely not surprised.

I'm surprised it took this long, honestly.

[pumpfake]

My summary, Pitino was hot after Romeo Langford and became fearful that another shoe company/school might influence him (RL) away.  Ricky then contacted Addidas and asked for a little help, Romeo's dad then formed his own AAU team with Addidas.

Then Ricky got caught being, once again, slimy and UL was out of the running.  If anything it casts a bit of a shadow on Tim Langford - especially if he was paying himself with that Addidas money.  Even still, it's apparently legal whether we or anyone else likes it or not.

[HoosierX]

55 minutes ago, schoosier said:

Everyone wants Indiana to always be down; it’s just a good thing Brand isn’t running the show in Indy anymore and the clowns at IU are also long gone. This reaches every team landing five Stars period. Are they gonna punish this when academic fraud is blessed? NCAA is a joke.

What basis do you have for saying "Everyone wants Indiana to always be down?" I think it's the opposite as most people say Indiana being good is good for college basketball.

It sounds to me like a reporter just doing his job after getting fed info by Rick Pitino, so F%$# Rick Pitino.

But from the sounds of it, we didn't do anything illegal so this will go away in a few weeks.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Just saw a great tweet that Pitino is so knowledgeable about Romeo's recruitment but totally ignorant on what went on with Brian Bowen or the hookers.

[RaceToTheTop]

So......everything done and reported here was public knowledge (unlike the money paid to Louisville and Kansas families as well as the Louisville parties)....the article says nothing done here was illegal and mentions how common place the activities were.....

what exactly are we supposed to be concerned about?  Kids being aligned with shoe brands and AAU is old hat.  Unless there is improper money being exchanged (which the article implies that there is no evidence of), then, quite frankly, so what?

Seems pretty irresponsible reporting to go after an 18 year old with a 'there wasn't anything illegal done, but based on things that we have absolutely no proof or evidence, something might possibly could be;......

[Hoosier Guy]

Dumb. That’s all there is to say about it

[RaceToTheTop]

1 hour ago, InArchWeTrust said:

I think anyone paying attention could've predicted SOMETHING like this would pop up, right?  I am definitely not surprised.

This is the thing....IT'S SIMPLY NOT NEW.  Tim Langford's team became an AAU team back in January of 2017.  Rick Pitino's words of 'Langford said whatever shoe company gave the most money for his AAU program would be the shoe company he picks to run his team with'.....well, no ****.  

Simply a pretty shoddy job of 'news reporting' IMO.  Not even a 'where there's smoke, there's fire'.....more like 'you know, it's possible there might be smoke, so there must be arson involved'.

[indianaranger]

The final nail in the program!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Killed by a Romeo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!l lol

 

[Hoosier987]

There is nothing to see here

[dallas44~]

My opinions have been stated for months as well.

But if we ever want 5 stars..........

Virtually every single 5 star player has financial demand. It’s to be expected.

IU knew what they were doing here. I think we as a University are perfectly safe.

Romeo’s eligibility could be in question though if angry, bitter people push hard enough.


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Nothing illegal occurred. Going to the highest bidder is pretty common in other industries. You can be paranoid on your own accord if you so choose


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[WayneFleekHoosier]

Nothing illegal occurred. Going to the highest bidder is pretty common in other industries. You can be paranoid on your own accord if you so choose


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What’s your point here? I’ve always wanted to recruit the 5 stars kids and Let the shoe companies figure it out. I’m not paranoid, just not surprised in the slightest. I knew exactly what was going on and have said so on numerous occasions.

I’m also on record, saying I think these kids/parents probably deserve what they are getting. It’s the marketplace and these kids have worth.


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[dallas44~]

What’s your point here? I’ve always wanted to recruit the 5 stars kids and Let the shoe companies figure it out. I’m not paranoid, just not surprised in the slightest. I knew exactly what was going on and have said so on numerous occasions.

I’m also on record, saying I think these kids/parents probably deserve what they are getting. It’s the marketplace and these kids have worth.


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“Romeo’s illegality could be in question” sounds super paranoid to me. The story is a fluff piece. Rabby and others on peegs have already debunked it.


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[MoyeNeeded]

This is common practice. Has been for awhile. Lets put it this way...12 players per team. 30% of those players coming from families living below the poverty line. Traveling to say 6 or 7 tournaments. Transportation, food, and lodgings. Now, tell me where the shoe company goes?

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[akinnaird24]

A few thoughts...

1) We are supposed to listen to Pitino’s thoughts about Romeo when he has stated he knew nothing about Bowen and Adidas? Pitino is desperate.

2) Funny how Kansas fans are talking on social media like this is the reason Romeo chose IU. Wonder if they forgot Kansas is Adidas too.

3) UNC and pUKe think this is the reason they didn’t have a chance. LOL


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[hoosierpap]

This happens all the time, breaks no rule, and is honestly just scratching the surface of some of the stuff that goes on. I would have the same take if it was UK, UL, PU, whoever because we're dealing with facts.