Jenksismyhero Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Nov 14, 2013 -> 08:50 PM) Don't think there's anything to worry about regarding QS fwiw. The fact that so many in the know have been quiet concerns me. The coaches apprently think hes still good but admit someone is trying to steal him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 He had a ceremony for his signing today. Doubt he would do that and then switch. Doesn't seem to be any concern from those in the know with Illini basketball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 QUOTE (Boogua @ Nov 14, 2013 -> 08:53 PM) Agreed. It also sounds like the Lyle camp is leaking some of the Cliff to KU stuff. It could definitely just be smoke. I don't feel any different now than I did earlier. I think it's 50/50. The fanbase shouldn't meltdown just yet. I won't metldown about Cliff. Well, unless he chooses Depaul. Losing him to Kansas? Tip your cap, disappointing move on. Snider decommits? There's your meltdown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Nov 14, 2013 -> 08:59 PM) The fact that so many in the know have been quiet concerns me. The coaches apprently think hes still good but admit someone is trying to steal him That and the Snider's haven't refuted anything... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 He had a ceremony at school? Also contact with louisville has been confirmed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Nov 14, 2013 -> 09:24 PM) He had a ceremony at school? Also contact with louisville has been confirmed. I guess. Usually that ceremony involved the walk to the fax machine. I signed it. OK, let's go home now? Isn't it an unwritten rule that B10 coaches don't recruit guys that have already verbaled? Yes, I realize Louisville isn't in the B10. And I realize this is Illinois so I'm biased, but I've always felt that trying to recruit guys that have already verbaled is shady. If the player announces he's opening it back up, fine. I also think guys should be able to sign as juniors...or even really whenever the hell they want. Would eliminate all this late nonsense and would have the coaches more in control than the players at that point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Yeah, it's super shady. And sad. I hate sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I'm hearing third-hand (so take it FWIW) that we should expect both CA and QS to sign with Illinois, but if only one is to go elsewhere it is more likely QS than CA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Tomorrow went from, "Please Cliff be the cherry on top of a top 5 class" to "Oh mother of God will we we even have a top 25 class" in a heart beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasox24 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 (edited) QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Nov 14, 2013 -> 10:34 PM) I guess. Usually that ceremony involved the walk to the fax machine. I signed it. OK, let's go home now? Isn't it an unwritten rule that B10 coaches don't recruit guys that have already verbaled? Yes, I realize Louisville isn't in the B10. And I realize this is Illinois so I'm biased, but I've always felt that trying to recruit guys that have already verbaled is shady. If the player announces he's opening it back up, fine. I also think guys should be able to sign as juniors...or even really whenever the hell they want. Would eliminate all this late nonsense and would have the coaches more in control than the players at that point. I used to feel the same way, but now I have no problem with it. In fact, I wish Cuonzo would do it at Tennessee. But since he's a Big 10 guy, he has a rule that once a player commits, he won't recruit him anymore. And he has adhered to that with no exceptions in his 3 years. And I'm saying this having been burned badly a few years ago by Aaron Craft and Josh Selby, who were both Tennessee commits. If other coaches hadn't poached them, and Craft didn't turn in Pearl to the NCAA, who knows where UT would be right now. We were ranked #1 at one point back in 2008, made the Elite 8 in 2010 (should have been Final 4 if not for a ticky tack foul call with 1 sec left in the game), and were really rising as a program. Then Pearl gets fired and we've missed the tourney for 2 straight years. Edited November 15, 2013 by dasox24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Nov 14, 2013 -> 09:54 PM) Yeah, it's super shady. And sad. I hate sports. This isn't sports, this is dealing with the mindset of high school boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan99 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 This would be so Illinois basketball that right as things are coming together to be really good for years to come they completely fall apart. Cliff going to KU (if that's the result) wouldn't have bothered me with our class having Snider and Black. Disappointing but not a huge deal. Losing Snider on signing day would be an epic kick in the nuts though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 (edited) QUOTE (dasox24 @ Nov 15, 2013 -> 12:54 AM) I used to feel the same way, but now I have no problem with it. In fact, I wish Cuonzo would do it at Tennessee. But since he's a Big 10 guy, he has a rule that once a player commits, he won't recruit him anymore. And he has adhered to that with no exceptions in his 3 years. And I'm saying this having been burned badly a few years ago by Aaron Craft and Josh Selby, who were both Tennessee commits. If other coaches hadn't poached them, and Craft didn't turn in Pearl to the NCAA, who knows where UT would be right now. We were ranked #1 at one point back in 2008, made the Elite 8 in 2010 (should have been Final 4 if not for a ticky tack foul call with 1 sec left in the game), and were really rising as a program. Then Pearl gets fired and we've missed the tourney for 2 straight years. I think what you mean is what could have been if Pearl wasn't breaking NCAA rules. And there is no unwritten rule in the Big Ten. Bball may be a little nice than football but when a recruit is the difference between keeping and losing your job do you really care about the feelings of Tom Izzo? Pitino has been really aggressive trying to Poach this week. He was all over Russell on signing day. Edited November 15, 2013 by RockRaines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Seth Davis floating the idea that Kansas gets shut out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Nov 15, 2013 -> 08:36 AM) Seth Davis floating the idea that Kansas gets shut out Eh. It's possible Duke and Illinois gets shut out as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Snider's dad confirms Louisville contact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogua Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 QUOTE (Brian @ Nov 15, 2013 -> 09:41 AM) Snider's dad confirms Louisville contact N.D. Kendrick @NDkendrick 1m A lot of Quentin Snider rumblings. Spoke with pops last night. They were finalizing at that time. Decision today. I moved Q back to L'Ville ... He gawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 A kick in the balls, even if we do get Cliff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Nunn also thinks Illinois strikes out with both. That'd be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan99 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Nov 15, 2013 -> 10:08 AM) Nunn also thinks Illinois strikes out with both. That'd be awesome. That isn't Kendrick Nunn. That is a 247 sports insider. He is very connected to Snider so I'm basically writing off Snider at this point but that guys info outside of the Indiana/Kentucky area is no where near as solid. I'm obviously not feeling great on Cliff at this point (and doubt anyone really is) but I highly doubt that guy has better info than anyone else on Cliff's commitment. Frankly it has felt like Cliff has purposefully put out wrong information all week so that no one would know where he is going hence the rumors that he is dropping KU, committing to KU, going to DePaul, going to Illinois, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan99 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 (edited) Also, because I'm not classy at all, I hope Snider is a massive failure if he goes to Louisville. Edited November 15, 2013 by whitesoxfan99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ Nov 15, 2013 -> 09:15 AM) Also, because I'm not classy at all, I hope Snider is a massive failure if he goes to Louisville. Oh absolutely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Are the psychiatrists in Champaign on call? This could be bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ Nov 15, 2013 -> 09:14 AM) That isn't Kendrick Nunn. That is a 247 sports insider. He is very connected to Snider so I'm basically writing off Snider at this point but that guys info outside of the Indiana/Kentucky area is no where near as solid. I'm obviously not feeling great on Cliff at this point (and doubt anyone really is) but I highly doubt that guy has better info than anyone else on Cliff's commitment. Frankly it has felt like Cliff has purposefully put out wrong information all week so that no one would know where he is going hence the rumors that he is dropping KU, committing to KU, going to DePaul, going to Illinois, etc. Oops, yeah, I always think Nunn when I see his name. Well, to act like I did when the Gordon saga ensued and I kept holding onto hope, maybe worse case he just opens up his recruitment and doesn't sign with anyone until the spring and Illinois could still possibly land him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ Nov 15, 2013 -> 09:15 AM) Also, because I'm not classy at all, I hope Snider is a massive failure if he goes to Louisville. 100%. They've handled this extremely poorly. And that's being nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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