(2018) PG Darius Garland to Vandy

[WayneFleekHoosier 49,772]

so are you of the opinon that he chooses Vandy?

Yes i do. It's just an opinion though. The post visit excitement wrapped me up for a second that the Romeo/Garland package might be enough to overcome obstacles. Otherwise, I effectively thought we wouldn't get DG once we took Phinisee.


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[Hillsdale87 1,507]

16 minutes ago, Iugradman said:

Intel from someone on Peegs says that Darius wants to stay close to home but that Romeo really likes IU. 

As of now it seems that Darius will go to Vandy and Romeo will go to IU.

If that's the case it would be disappointing since we've gotten our hopes up over the last week. But there's not much you can do when the player is heavily weighing factors beyond basketball. It sounds like if he lived in Knoxville instead of Nashville that he would probably be locked up, although we still seem to have a decent shot anyway.

For us to get into the top 2 over Duke, Kentucky, etc. is good. The fact that he was apparently sold on us from a basketball standpoint is great. But everybody has different priorities, and if being close to home for another year or 2 is really important to him, there's not much Archie can do about that. 

[WayneFleekHoosier 49,772]

I think 2 flips from IU to Vandy so far today. Both Duke guys.


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[Yogi's Picnic Basket 5,004]

Now comes the panic again lol. This is great. We aren't out of this until he announces. These are just personal opinions. Unless they come out with Darius said he wants to stay close to home and is a huge factor, just saying they think he wants to is not enough for me to throw in the towel. We are likely still a week away. 

[swingline91 89]

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[Me So Hornsby 2,747]

Jerry is in Nashville. If he isn’t hearing what they are, I think it means these guys are going with their gut or guessing. Everyone relax.


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[woodenshoemanHoosierfan 6,495]

I can live with getting just Romeo. He is an incredible talent and should help us land more instate recruits in the future.

I really want Romeo and think we get him, but I can live without him if he chooses someone else. Archie still has a very good first class.

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[Chris007 53,578]

26 minutes ago, InArchWeTrust said:

I'm not giving up yet. (OR until Chris007 says it's over)  #InArchWeTrust

No one has changed anything I was told and believe me I have asked. The staff still feels very confident that we will get DG. I believe that Evan Daniels is correct I don't think Darius has made a decision yet. I think they will sit down and decide as a family. When it's time I put a lot of stock in what Winston Garland says and thinks. I think he wants DG in Bloomington. He might want to stay close to home but Nashville to Bloomington is only like 4 hours. I won't be surprised if he picks Vandy but I still think IU gets him in the end. Also as I said a few days ago people need to relax. Darius might change his mind 3 or 4 more times before signing day.

[iu-dl 1,603]

Is Archie going to visit DG one more time? Can't remember if I read that or not.

[Hoosier Guy 7,904]

I believe in Chris and Yogi. But most importantly, I believe in Archie. Just hang tight guys. The cavalry is coming

[Hurryin' Hoosiers 2,004]

[Chris007 53,578]

2 minutes ago, Hoosier Guy said:

I believe in Chris and Yogi. But most importantly, I believe in Archie. Just hang tight guys. The cavalry is coming

He's not sending the cavalry, so everyone chill out because the WOLF is on his way.  Or something like that from Pulp Fiction

[Hoosier Guy 7,904]

1 minute ago, Chris007 said:

He's not sending the cavalry, so everyone chill out because the WOLF is on his way.  Or something like that from Pulp Fiction

A wolf indeed. He’s a balla

[WayneFleekHoosier 49,772]

He's not sending the cavalry, so everyone chill out because the WOLF is on his way.  Or something like that from Pulp Fiction

A top 5 all time movie imo. It was so creative for its time. Amazing dialogue.


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[TXHoosierDaddy 1,375]

It's pretty easy to see what's happening. Jerry Meyer picks IU and the sheep on 247 switch their picks to IU. Slater comes out with Vandy and more sheep switch to Vandy. Therefore, the CB %'s don't really matter. 

Interesting tidbit i picked up is that Slater was correct on his picks most often usually a day or two before the recruit actually announces. I didn't check Jerry's but I am sure it is similar. That's very telling especially with all the talk out there that DG is truly on fence and that it may be almost another two weeks before he decides. A lot can happen between now and then. 

[coonhounds 10,058]

Your sending the wolf? Well that is all you had to say! He is ours

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[KYHoosier 357]

Everyone needs to pump the breaks. Archie Miller didn't come this far, to only come this far.

I truly believe that Archie is letting Vandy lay all their cards on the table before he comes in to seal the deal. He and the staff will come up with something creative to impress the Garland's when they visit, just like he did at HH. Vandy is selling DG on the idea of "what-could-be" if he stayed home, but DG and his family experienced the power of Hoosier Nation first hand at HH and aren't being sold on an "idea". Nothing Coach Drew can say will have an impact that walking across that floor did for the Garlands (put a tear in Mrs. Garland's eye or let dad live out a childhood dream of his). To me, the most telling thing in this whole recruitment is the words Winston Garland has said about IU that he hasn't said about the other schools pursuing DG. He will play a huge role in this decision. I think DG deep down he knows where he wants to go but hasn't worked up the courage to tell Vandy, the home school, no. It is a lot of pressure for a 18 year old kid, but in the end, I think IU checks off too many boxes Vandy can't, and Darius will be a Hoosier. 

[Hoosier Guy 7,904]

29 minutes ago, KYHoosier said:

Everyone needs to pump the breaks. Archie Miller didn't come this far, to only come this far.

I truly believe that Archie is letting Vandy lay all their cards on the table before he comes in to seal the deal. He and the staff will come up with something creative to impress the Garland's when they visit, just like he did at HH. Vandy is selling DG on the idea of "what-could-be" if he stayed home, but DG and his family experienced the power of Hoosier Nation first hand at HH and aren't being sold on an "idea". Nothing Coach Drew can say will have an impact that walking across that floor did for the Garlands (put a tear in Mrs. Garland's eye or let dad live out a childhood dream of his). To me, the most telling thing in this whole recruitment is the words Winston Garland has said about IU that he hasn't said about the other schools pursuing DG. He will play a huge role in this decision. I think DG deep down he knows where he wants to go but hasn't worked up the courage to tell Vandy, the home school, no. It is a lot of pressure for a 18 year old kid, but in the end, I think IU checks off too many boxes Vandy can't, and Darius will be a Hoosier. 

Absolutely. Archie is a strategist. He knows what’s up

[iu-dl 1,603]

32 minutes ago, KYHoosier said:

Everyone needs to pump the breaks. Archie Miller didn't come this far, to only come this far.

I truly believe that Archie is letting Vandy lay all their cards on the table before he comes in to seal the deal. He and the staff will come up with something creative to impress the Garland's when they visit, just like he did at HH. Vandy is selling DG on the idea of "what-could-be" if he stayed home, but DG and his family experienced the power of Hoosier Nation first hand at HH and aren't being sold on an "idea". Nothing Coach Drew can say will have an impact that walking across that floor did for the Garlands (put a tear in Mrs. Garland's eye or let dad live out a childhood dream of his). To me, the most telling thing in this whole recruitment is the words Winston Garland has said about IU that he hasn't said about the other schools pursuing DG. He will play a huge role in this decision. I think DG deep down he knows where he wants to go but hasn't worked up the courage to tell Vandy, the home school, no. It is a lot of pressure for a 18 year old kid, but in the end, I think IU checks off too many boxes Vandy can't, and Darius will be a Hoosier. 

Beautifully written.

[Dalton26 17,015]

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