CanOfCorn Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 QUOTE (AddisonStSox @ Apr 15, 2008 -> 12:40 PM) Well, here's the thing on that...Jeffery is already on an academic scholarship (very funny, I know). And, though I'm not well-versed in the NCAA bylaws, moving a player on academic scholarship (a "walk-on") to an athletic scholarship may be very tough to do. Trent is getting one of the two open scholarships for next season. Unfortunately, I think the staff will have to eat the other. Thinking they will get a "one and done" player to fill the other is too pie-in-the-sky. Heeeey Addy, where you been? Wasn't sure if they were going to give Jordan the scholarship...not like he needs it or anything. And I thought Meacham already was on scholarship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan101 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 (edited) QUOTE (CanOfCorn @ Apr 15, 2008 -> 01:53 PM) Wasn't sure if they were going to give Jordan the scholarship...not like he needs it or anything. And I thought Meacham already was on scholarship? Meacham hasn't been on scholarship, but they have had that one spot open for this season only and I'd be shocked if Meacham doesn't get it with the season he had last year and the fact he's going to be a senior. There are no plans to get Jeff on scholarship that I am aware of. As for Rodney's spot.......they'll probably have to eat that one for this season unfortunately. Edited April 15, 2008 by whitesoxfan101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AddisonStSox Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 QUOTE (CanOfCorn @ Apr 15, 2008 -> 01:53 PM) Heeeey Addy, where you been? Wasn't sure if they were going to give Jordan the scholarship...not like he needs it or anything. And I thought Meacham already was on scholarship? Hey, Corn! Last month in Champaign. So, I've been Still been reading the boards an awful lot. If I'm not mistaken, Trent was on scholarship for 06-07, was a walk-on last year, and will be getting one of the two open scholarships for next year. Jeffery may very well get the other scholarship. But, like I said, I think there is plenty of red tape to get through and I just don't know if that is something they are interested in doing. The light never seemed to turn on for Rodney. I thought he could, at the very least, have been a marginal contributer next year; but, not really losing a whole lot here. It's just unfortunate that they are going to have to eat a scholarship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Tyreke Evans just commited to Memphis. Supposedly he can be released from his LOI if Calipari bolts for the NBA though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palehosefan Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Tyreke Evans just commited to Memphis. Supposedly he can be released from his LOI if Calipari bolts for the NBA though He would also have to return his Signing Bonus. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 QUOTE (Palehosefan @ Apr 16, 2008 -> 10:18 AM) He would also have to return his Signing Bonus. ;-) Bruce Pearl, is that you? /sorta green-like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Capobianco to IU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedoctor Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 deandre mccamey "loves" siu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AddisonStSox Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 QUOTE (thedoctor @ Apr 18, 2008 -> 10:02 AM) deandre mccamey "loves" siu Well, we can't take him. No room. So, I hope he decides to stay in-state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 QUOTE (thedoctor @ Apr 18, 2008 -> 11:02 AM) deandre mccamey "loves" siu C-Lo loves PG's. Between McCamey, Dillard, and Bryant Allen, whom we are coveting, we maybe a 4 guard type team for the next few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo's Drinker Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 I cannot wait to start talking 2009 recruiting. Bill Self is going to have a wondeful time!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan101 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 (edited) I have it on good authority that Krys Faber signed with DePaul today. He's a late blooming but very talented center from Los Angeles. Congrats to the Demons fans, he's a great get for the spring signing period and had interest from a ton of big time schools. Edited April 18, 2008 by whitesoxfan101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepyWhiteSox Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 QUOTE (whitesoxfan101 @ Apr 18, 2008 -> 12:03 PM) I have it on good authority that Krys Faber signed with DePaul today. He's a late blooming but very talented center from Los Angeles. Congrats to the Demons fans, he's a great get for the spring signing period and had interest from a ton of big time schools. Yeah, we heard from Krys and his dad last night... minny was his leader but he really liked his visit here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepyWhiteSox Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 northwestern got luka mirkovic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo's Drinker Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Tyshawn Taylor will be in Lawrence this week to visit with the champs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedoctor Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 crandall head impresses at kingwood also mentions of cully payne, nik garcia, jereme richmond, and marcus jordan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palehosefan Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Rich picked himself up a heck of a QB for his offense in Kevin Newsome today. Great get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedoctor Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 melvin fellows decommitted from illinois and committed to ohio state. not hugely surprising. a little disappointing, but add craig drummond to o and b and all is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 http://www.courant.com/sports/college/husk...0,7485166.story UCONN signed Charles Okwandu from a junior college today (originally commited to Arizona before being ruled ineligible last year). With Kelly and Wiggins transfering they had some more scholarships. Kemba Walker Scotty Haralson have signed LOIs now. Waiting to see if Nate Miles is cleared academically. Also, 5-star recruit Ater Majok is supposedly in Storrs on an officialy visit today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 QUOTE (Palehosefan @ Apr 24, 2008 -> 01:18 PM) Rich picked himself up a heck of a QB for his offense in Kevin Newsome today. Great get. Typical Tressell fashion he grabs someone to tackle said QB by picking up Melvin Fellows one of the best players in Ohio. Also picked up Dorian Bell a 5 star LB and the top player out of Pennsylvania, and Jordan Hall a 4 star RB. Pretty good week so far if you add in All Big Ten Justin Boren. Chatting among the players that committed after the spring game was the top O-lineman in state Marcus Hall. When its all said and done, 2009 may top the #4 class of 2008.\ No CFB post would be complete without some good natured ribbing for the UM fans on here. Dorian Bell - "I loved it at Michigan. Then I went to Ohio State, and it was like, 'Bye Michigan,'" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 QUOTE (whitesoxfan101 @ Apr 18, 2008 -> 01:03 PM) I have it on good authority that Krys Faber signed with DePaul today. He's a late blooming but very talented center from Los Angeles. Congrats to the Demons fans, he's a great get for the spring signing period and had interest from a ton of big time schools. He's an idiot. Gophers got a commitment from Royce White for the 2009 class. White is Minnesota's top prospect, and ranked the 32nd overall prospect, regardless of position, and the 9th best small forward prospect. This is huge news for the Gophers, and a definite step in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AddisonStSox Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 QUOTE (Felix @ Apr 25, 2008 -> 09:43 AM) He's an idiot. Gophers got a commitment from Royce White for the 2009 class. White is Minnesota's top prospect, and ranked the 32nd overall prospect, regardless of position, and the 9th best small forward prospect. This is huge news for the Gophers, and a definite step in the right direction. Royce has major character concerns and has been dropping like a stone according to most ratings. It's a nice pick-up for the Gophers, especially consider he's the state's top prospect; but, I doubt he gets his act together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 (edited) QUOTE (AddisonStSox @ Apr 25, 2008 -> 12:01 PM) Royce has major character concerns and has been dropping like a stone according to most ratings. It's a nice pick-up for the Gophers, especially consider he's the state's top prospect; but, I doubt he gets his act together. Yeah, I can understand why you say that (and it makes sense), but I wouldn't count the kid out just yet. Here is a pretty good interview with him, he seems to realize he made some mistakes and that he needs to get his act together or else he could be throwing his basketball career out the window. Also, I think Tubby could be a really good influence in his life, he already appears to be a mentor of sorts for him (there's a quote here of him talking about how he already talks to Tubby and gets advice and such). I realize I'm being optimistic about him, and there's just as good of a chance that he'll end up having serious character issues, but I think its a risk worth taking given his talent level. And yeah, it's huge that they got him since he's the states top prospect. I'm tired of having Minnesota players go to Bo Ryan and other Big 10 schools, it gets annoying. Edited April 25, 2008 by Felix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AddisonStSox Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 QUOTE (Felix @ Apr 25, 2008 -> 12:10 PM) Yeah, I can understand why you say that (and it makes sense), but I wouldn't count the kid out just yet. Here is a pretty good interview with him, he seems to realize he made some mistakes and that he needs to get his act together or else he could be throwing his basketball career out the window. Also, I think Tubby could be a really good influence in his life, he already appears to be a mentor of sorts for him (there's a quote here of him talking about how he already talks to Tubby and gets advice and such). I realize I'm being optimistic about him, and there's just as good of a chance that he'll end up having serious character issues, but I think its a risk worth taking given his talent level. And yeah, it's huge that they got him since he's the states top prospect. I'm tired of having Minnesota players go to Bo Ryan and other Big 10 schools, it gets annoying. I have absolutely no ill-will towards Minnesota. I'd love to see quality teams top-to-bottom in the Big Ten. I've always felt Tubby was a class-act and if anyone could keep the kid out of trouble and on track, it'd be Tubby. Here's hoping for the best with this situation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepyWhiteSox Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 QUOTE (Felix @ Apr 25, 2008 -> 10:43 AM) He's an idiot. He had a great visit. Luved the city and the team. And he wants to play in an elite conference... His dad was nice enough to post on a DePaul board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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