BillikensBlog Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Thanks for the update, BB. I saw on "SLU Talk" on the Post-Dispatch site that supposedly there's a rumor going around that Tatum notified Crews that he's coming here. I'm sure that's just your typical made up message board rumor though. First of all, I doubt this is true. But...I kind of wonder if it would work out this way. Jayson tells the staff so that the staff can use it as recruiting material throughout the summer, but Jayson waits until after Peach Jam to assure as much attention as possible on the Eagles and stuff. Not that they need it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACE Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 This board is going to be a lot of fun following the decision. If he comes here, we can all begin making our Final Four plans IF it is a no, it will mark the demise of the program and we should begin plans to just shut it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills_06 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 If that were true, I'm sure you could find the coaching staff at Humphreys buying house rounds. But hey, its a good rumor at least. Anybody been to Humphrey's recently? Maybe that's where it started. Or does anybody work at a tattoo shop? Perhaps it started from Jim Crews getting a tattoo of Jayson's face on his back like SteveO has of himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeseman Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 If Tatum told Crews he was coming and keeps it to himself so he can bring more exposure to the Eagles then how would Crews be able to use it as recruiting tool? If he starts telling recruits that Tatum is coming then the cat is out of the bag. I have changed over the years on this over signing issue - I use to agree with those who don't like it but the truth now is that given with all these kids transferring on their own then how can a school not over sign - they have to protect themselves or else they are out their scrambling with all the other schools in late spring and summer to sign the few good players who may not qualify (the reason he is still out there) or chasing a bunch of 2 stars who where hoping upgrade their status by not signing in the fall with a lesser program. Can you do it every year probably not but in years when you have only 1 or 2 schollies it may make sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills_06 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I don't think the rumor is true of course and from reading SLU talk before, I could see it more to just bug that one poster who hates SLU. However, I could see the reason if he does tell Crews early but wants to keep the focus on the Eagles and he announces after Peach Jam because Crews may have a backup plan if he doesn't get Tatum. Perhaps his Plan A is Tatum commitment and turn that into a commitment from Curry using Tatum once he announces. However if he doesn't get Tatum, then he goes to Plan B which would be he has been keeping an eye on a couple other kids (2-3 star range) that he can then offer. He may not want to offer without knowing if Tatum comes because perhaps if Tatum commits, the other kid or kids would commit quickly and he would be without a scholarship for Curry (perhaps assuming he would offer Barnes if Tatum commits and doesn't want to over sign two kids). Of course he could pull a scholarship offer but Crews seems to not like to do that which is why he doesn't offer very quickly. Once again, I don't think it's true and I think that I am over thinking it but I like the idea of him telling Crews already so I'm going to develop a theory where it makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old guy Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I do not know if this rumor is true or not. What I do know is that should Tatum decide to go elsewhere, we will not be finished, or dead, or buried, we will still be a good program working hard to get better. This is not a binary situation, great or terrible, all dependent on one person's decision. I hope he comes, I would be delighted if he does, I will be upset if he does not come, but if he goes elsewhere it will not be a disaster of the magnitude some in this board are talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I do not know if this rumor is true or not. What I do know is that should Tatum decide to go elsewhere, we will not be finished, or dead, or buried, we will still be a good program working hard to get better. This is not a binary situation, great or terrible, all dependent on one person's decision. I hope he comes, I would be delighted if he does, I will be upset if he does not come, but if he goes elsewhere it will not be a disaster of the magnitude some in this board are talking about. Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kshoe Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I highly doubt some rumor posted by an anonymous person on the STLtoday forum has any validity. I do know that in many cases, AAU teams put pressure on kids not to commit early because they like the idea of multiple schools evaluating their team, thus gaining additional exposure for the kids and the program. Quite frankly, that probably doesn't apply to FBJT as he's only got 4 schools still in the hunt and besides SLU, the other 3 likely aren't recruiting anyone on the Eagles. The only exception maybe being Tillmon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastsidejoe Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 I don't think the rumor is true of course and from reading SLU talk before, I could see it more to just bug that one poster who hates SLU. However, I could see the reason if he does tell Crews early but wants to keep the focus on the Eagles and he announces after Peach Jam because Crews may have a backup plan if he doesn't get Tatum. Perhaps his Plan A is Tatum commitment and turn that into a commitment from Curry using Tatum once he announces. However if he doesn't get Tatum, then he goes to Plan B which would be he has been keeping an eye on a couple other kids (2-3 star range) that he can then offer. He may not want to offer without knowing if Tatum comes because perhaps if Tatum commits, the other kid or kids would commit quickly and he would be without a scholarship for Curry (perhaps assuming he would offer Barnes if Tatum commits and doesn't want to over sign two kids). Of course he could pull a scholarship offer but Crews seems to not like to do that which is why he doesn't offer very quickly. Once again, I don't think it's true and I think that I am over thinking it but I like the idea of him telling Crews already so I'm going to develop a theory where it makes sense. you confuse me big time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastsidejoe Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Why don't we try giving it a rest!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box and Won Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 I highly doubt some rumor posted by an anonymous person on the STLtoday forum has any validity. Who the hell even posts over there anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Who the hell even posts over there anyway?It's the news equivalent to the YouTube comments section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeniceMenace Posted May 30, 2015 Author Share Posted May 30, 2015 I do not know if this rumor is true or not. What I do know is that should Tatum decide to go elsewhere, we will not be finished, or dead, or buried, we will still be a good program working hard to get better. This is not a binary situation, great or terrible, all dependent on one person's decision. I hope he comes, I would be delighted if he does, I will be upset if he does not come, but if he goes elsewhere it will not be a disaster of the magnitude some in this board are talking about. Heard from a very reliable source that the chances of JT choosing SLU are 50/50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishdude Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Heard from a very reliable source that the chances of JT choosing SLU are 50/50. 50% Duke/ 50% SLU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufan13 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Tyler Cook's Top 6 Iowa Iowa State Virginia Arkansas Mizzou Florida Looks like Hoiberg to the Bulls. We'd obviously be an incredible longshot, but maybe we can replace Iowa St in his top 6, get Tatum, and then land Cook, and then win it all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillikensBlog Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 As expected, Jayson was invited to training camp. I'd say he's a strong favorite to make the team again. https://twitter.com/BillikensBlog/status/605825452532375552 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLURadioBoy Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Just saw this Tweet from Brian Feldman... Brian Feldman @BFeldman 1m1 minute ago Talked to Jayson Tatum. Says he's down to 2 (wouldn't say which schools) b/t Duke, UK, UNC and SLU. Likely choosing this or next month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BillikensBlog Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Working the phones hard to see if we can find out his final 2. Sounds like it'll be tough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NextYearBill Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 its on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiseAndGrind Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 We need Loretta Lynch to open up an investigation on Duke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kshoe Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 its on. Yup. I don't think it's 50/50 anymore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiseAndGrind Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Yup. I don't think it's 50/50 anymore... 51% 49% at best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlebill Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Working the phones hard to see if we can find out his final 2. Sounds like it'll be tough. Keep working! Be the one to break the FBJT to SLU news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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