courtside Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 >And for me, having a player's dad use the word "lagniappe" >is absolutely lagniappe. With speech such as this, it is a wonder SLU conquered an Alabama or even LSU for his services. Enjoy the Soulard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bretts_Mom Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Congrats Dad, we've had a Billiken! Looking forward to seeing you in STL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardball Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 I guess my statement last week suggesting, if RM wants Suggs as a Billiken he will be a Billiken holds a little more weight today. It is all about recruiting and RM is as good as anyone. His message will be attractive to Top 100 talent as well as players who believe RM can develope them as a player into Top 100 type talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bretts_Dad Posted May 15, 2007 Author Share Posted May 15, 2007 Yep That drive up and down I-55 from Louisiana to Missouri is going to be a long grind during the Fall and Winter but it will all be worth it to see BIG BOY play starting in '08. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 This is awesome news! He's a huge get for the Bills and can help us usher in a new era of SLU basketball. I'm thrilled, to say the least. He's the kind of player other recruits will be thrilled to play with. He's also ushering in a new era of big men in the A10, with Kenny Frease heading to XU- those will be some nice matchups. Exicting times to be a Bills fan- I haven't been able to say that very often in my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bretts_Mom Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 On behalf of Brett, and his entire family, Many thanks to Coach Majerus and Porter Moser who have made this decision so easy. We certainly look forward to the Vienna Eagle exchanging his wings for Billiken Blue! Thank you for all your wonderful comments, we look forward to 08! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveforVouk Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Welcome to the family!!! Saint Louis University will be a great home for your son for four years. We look forward to hearing about Brett having a dominate senior season and then seeing him in Billiken Blue in 08. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bretts_Mom Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 We certainly are looking forward to the journey. Everyone can tune to www.wpsdtv.com to watch the official interview at 10 tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 To Brett's Mom and Dad, Congratulations and welcome to the Billiken Family. I want to be able to change my tagline very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bretts_Mom Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 LOL, after 2 years you'll be able to drive it in your sleep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bretts_Mom Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Thanks Cowboy...we're looking forward to great things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billikan Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 This is absolutely fantastic news! I believe Brett will be perfect for the system that Coach Majerus will run and he will get a great education! Welcome aboard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Majerus Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 D1 hoops - the greatest show on earth. Explain it to me; I thought you were in Vienna, IL...and I rode through there on my way to IN from SL...staying in Carbondale on the way. (I was on my bike) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBand Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Post subject: Good News for SLU: Thompson commits Posted: 15 May 2007 16:03 pm Staff Moderator Joined: 10 May 2001 Posts: 4626 A couple of recruiting-scouting services, including Scout.com, are reporting that SLU has received a commitment from 6-11 center Brett Thompson, class of 2008 at Vienna (Ill.) High School ... ranked as the No. 15 center in the country by scout.com SLU beat out Indiana, Alabama, Iowa State.... Notre Dame, Purdue and Michigan had offered him.... Soderberg had started recruiting him ... but Porter Moser also recruited him hard for Illinois State and now Moser is a Majerus assistant, and the big man closed the deal. Really nice get for SLU. --B Last edited by BernieM on 15 May 2007 16:08 pm; edited 1 time in total Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighbor Dave Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 What a great get for the M&M boys! Let the "next Keith Van Horn" hype begin. Let's hope that Brett's presence is a selling point to some of the other local gems in the class of '08 and '09. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcglotherirvin Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 baniak was not rated this high. i don't think he was in top 100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinfootes Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 who would look good in blue and white? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinfootes Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 nm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slu72 Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 ...as excited as we were when RM was hired, I can tell you we are over the top tonight. Your son made a wise choice. New Coach...new arena...new era for college hoops. Plus he'll get a year of playing alongside two of the best guards in the country his freshman year. When was the last time it felt this great to be Billiken fan! Congrats to all the Thompsons and welcome...welcome...welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOSLU68 Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007   welcome to an old and venerable basketball town-we hope you take time to meet Easy Ed McCauley who was twice All American for St. Louis University and even the MVP of the NBA-these are some google notes from a Cancer fundraiser in 2006 taken from Greg Marachek's book on the St. Louis Hawks- Mr. Mc Cauley often sits about 20 rows up facing the visitors bench at Bill's games; we bet he'll take keen interest in our newesr center.    "This year’s dinner will feature the incredible “Untold Stories of the St. Louis Hawksâ€. Hear the funny and interesting inside stories of a remarkable time in St. Louis sports history; the era of the NBA’s St. Louis Hawks.  Author Greg Maracek will lead an all star panel including Bob Pettit, Ed McCauley, and other Hawk’s players from that time, delivering a truly amazing history of the former perennial power in the National Basketball Association. Between 1955 and 1968, pro basketball closely rivaled the attention and at times even outstripped the success of baseball’s St. Louis Cardinals. " Welcome to the Brett Thompson era. "Easy" Ed McCauley is the youngest man elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
provos528 Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 We welcome you and Brett to the SLU family.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schasz Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 From the most excited Billiken fan in Florida...I have a feeling this is just one of many signings by Coach Majerus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLIKNS Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Schaz, If everything plays out right,come August you`ll have to fight me for that honor.Ft. Myers may be in the works.Will take a Devil Ray hat with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappa Tango Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Unca and Pappa Tango have been going to Billiken games for many, many years and we are excited about the upcoming seasons with RM and with the new recruiting class of '08. We welcome the Thompson family into our SLU family and know they will be pleased with the decision to come to St. Louis. Welcome to the Gateway City, and hopefully the gateway to Brett's future in hoops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianstl Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Brett Thompson's book "The Oppenents, Fear and Loathing of Saint Louis". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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