(2018) SG Romeo Langford - INDIANA HOOSIERS

[Maedhros 614]

7 hours ago, Dalton26 said:

 

 

Ehh it’s a Kansas guy making his first Romeo prediction. He probably just saw Doyle’s tweet and Meyers pick and got excited like a 12 yr finding his dads playboy magazine.

 

 

My favorite Crystal Ball right now is the one for Matthew Hurt. The Minnesota writer picked Minnesota. Jerry picked Louisville, another Cardinals pick he'll have to change, as Hurt has already cancelled a scheduled visit. This same Kansas writer again picked Kansas. And the most recent pick is from a Duke writer picking Duke. None of these guys know shirt.

[HoosierAloha 29,983]

My favorite Crystal Ball right now is the one for Matthew Hurt. The Minnesota writer picked Minnesota. Jerry picked Louisville, another Cardinals pick he'll have to change, as Hurt has already cancelled a scheduled visit. This same Kansas writer again picked Kansas. And the most recent pick is from a Duke writer picking Duke. None of these guys know shirt.

I'm beginning to think there might be some corruption behind the crystal ball picks too. Once the FBI is done with their investigation of the NCAA, AAU, and all maybe they could take a look at it.

 

On a more serious note, I think Jerry didn't pick IU in a lot of cases because he didn't believe Crean was dirty. (And because he simply doesn't like IU)

 

 

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[HinnyHoosier 4,367]

I'm beginning to think there might be some corruption behind the crystal ball picks too. Once the FBI is done with their investigation of the NCAA, AAU, and all maybe they could take a look at it.
 
On a more serious note, I think Jerry didn't pick IU in a lot of cases because he didn't believe Crean was dirty. (And because he simply doesn't like IU)
 
 
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Good point about Meyer making picks based on who's dirty and who isn't. I hadn't really taken that into consideration.


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[WayneFleekHoosier 47,059]

Good point about Meyer making picks based on who's dirty and who isn't. I hadn't really taken that into consideration.


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I've always thought this factored into his decision. Like Wilkes for example. He didn't really know where he was going but he knew it wouldn't be IU. Could it have been coaching philosophy and such. Sure. Could it have been, these guys know who is on the take. So IU doesn't get CB picks on these guys?


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[Bowhunter 2,674]

I does worry me when Myers picks Kansas. He seems to be right more than not. Doyles and Sterling saying it doesn't bother me as much, but all 3 makes me a little nervous. 

[Maedhros 614]

25 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

I've always thought this factored into his decision. Like Wilkes for example. He didn't really know where he was going but he knew it wouldn't be IU. Could it have been coaching philosophy and such. Sure. Could it have been, these guys know who is on the take. So IU doesn't get CB picks on these guys?


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I'll push back on this. When Meyer picked against Indiana for Wilkes, he switched his pick to Michigan. Beilein is considered by everyone to be clean, as much if not more than Crean. There's no reason to think Meyer avoided Crean because he knew he wouldn't play ball, only to pick Beilein instead. 

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[Dalton26 16,891]

New IU pick this morning from a Duke guy

 

• 2018 Stats
• Accuracy: (100.00 %) 10 out of 10
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[Bowhunter 2,674]

On the positive side, If I was Romeo and was a Duke fan growing up, why would I dismiss Duke and add Kansas ? 

[WayneFleekHoosier 47,059]

On the positive side, If I was Romeo and was a Duke fan growing up, why would I dismiss Duke and add Kansas ? 

ADIDAS


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[TheWatShot 13,379]

In light of what's happened with Louisville and Romeo dropping them, I've started noticing a low-key vibe from non-IU fans on other boards. They really, really don't want Romeo coming here.

[MoyeNeeded 3,073]

In light of what's happened with Louisville and Romeo dropping them, I've started noticing a low-key vibe from non-IU fans on other boards. They really, really don't want Romeo coming here.

Not so much on the Louisville boards. They are definitely not wanting Crean. Already trying to put the blame on us for all their problems. Saying we ratted them out with the Katrina Powell book, and now Kenny Johnson buying players lol! Not fond of IU.

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[VO5 8,272]

Kansas boards think they have Romeo locked up. Funny to read 

[swatford 1,235]

13 hours ago, Dalton26 said:

 

Care to explain why? Just curious.

Personally I felt like we were getting Romeo before all this stuff came out and now it’s all but certain. I’ve been wrong before though.

 

 

13 hours ago, HooHooHoo22 said:

I’m in the same boat. Even though his parents want him close to home doesn’t mean Romeo does. But I’m always negative so it hurts less when I’m let down lol


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Maybe it's partially because Louisville was considered to land him despite this prostitution scandal going on. I just feel that the type of kid Archie/IU is trying to land wouldn't even consider going to a program run by a sleezeball.

 

Also, like Dalton, I like setting low expectations so it hurts less when inevitably it comes down to us and another school and the other school ends up landing the commitment lol

[BtownBanner6 1,298]

I don't know the more I think about it, the more I think I'll be relieved if we don't land him, with all his connections to addidas and Louisville it just seems sketchy. He's too deep in the mud to not be dirty.


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[MoyeNeeded 3,073]

Maybe it's partially because Louisville was considered to land him despite this prostitution scandal going on. I just feel that the type of kid Archie/IU is trying to land wouldn't even consider going to a program run by a sleezeball.
 
Also, like Dalton, I like setting low expectations so it hurts less when inevitably it comes down to us and another school and the other school ends up landing the commitment lol

Media in Louisville have thought for weeks now (before this new scandal) that Louisville was losing their grip on Romeo anyways. No big disappointment in losing him is the way that they are spinning it here.

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[HooHooHoo22 3,902]

I just wish IU was a no brainer for top Instate Recruits.


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[Maedhros 614]

8 minutes ago, HooHooHoo22 said:

I just wish IU was a no brainer for top Instate Recruits.


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In terms of this specific recruitment, that likely means proving yourself as a reliable pipeline to the NBA lottery. Kansas has a proven record in this regard, something our new administration will need to establish.

[Hoosierfan2017 20,000]

11 minutes ago, HooHooHoo22 said:

I just wish IU was a no brainer for top Instate Recruits.


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Some kids just want to get away from home and see a different part of the country. Nothin we can do there. 

[JustWinWoody 3,278]

1 minute ago, Hoosierfan2017 said:

Some kids just want to get away from home and see a different part of the country. Nothin we can do there. 

I have heard staying close to home will be a major driver for his decision which, to me, makes the Kansas interest a little "interesting".

[Hoosierfan2017 20,000]

2 minutes ago, nixie said:

I have heard staying close to home will be a major driver for his decision which, to me, makes the Kansas interest a little "interesting".

Yeah I was thinking more in general with top recruits.

The Kansas interest is... strange to me given everything we've heard about him wanting to be close to home. Either that wasn't as big of a deal as we thought, or, well... Ya know