brianstl Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Eh, I disagree. I liked Nate, and still do to this day. Nate is a good guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetorch Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Eh, I disagree. I liked Nate, and still do to this day. Nate is great. They way he introduced the site here was thought to be in bad taste by numerous posters. Not by me in particular, I was one of the first subscribers to the site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeseman Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 This is not true. I'm a big supporter of Ben's but this may be his last year with the site. At our level its best to have a college kid, post grad running it who is looking to enhance his journalism background. You can't make money doing it, we simply don't have the fan support. Ben has moved past that stage, its hard to juggle a life, a full time job and a scout website. His coverage has waned but he still breaks a lot of stories, nobody else has his sources and is interested in disseminating the information in this market. Well if he changed his policy then it has not been articulated on the board - however that was his position as posted by many. My comment was only in response to the post that wondered why nobody had commented on the new recruit name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChosenOne Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Per Ben Weixlmann, 2015 Jimmy Whitt has trimmed his list to Arkansas, Cal, Illinois, Marquette, Oklahoma, SMU, Oklahoma State, Mizzou, and Kansas State. So the ship has officially sailed on that one. I wonder if the coaching staff would consider holding the last scholarship for 2015 and keeping it for the loaded 2016 class or if there is some assumed attrition with the big freshmen class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaLBErt Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Per Ben Weixlmann, 2015 Jimmy Whitt has trimmed his list to Arkansas, Cal, Illinois, Marquette, Oklahoma, SMU, Oklahoma State, Mizzou, and Kansas State. So the ship has officially sailed on that one. I wonder if the coaching staff would consider holding the last scholarship for 2015 and keeping it for the loaded 2016 class or if there is some assumed attrition with the big freshmen class. Marquette in there hurts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kshoe Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Marquette in there hurts... Not really. They aren't going to get him (Arkansas or Mizzou will) so they are just wasting their time and efforts. As coach Rick would say, he'd rather know we are out of it and move on to someone that is interested then waste time chasing something that won't happen. As an aside, I've seen a few posts in the 2016 thread suggesting it would be impressive/not that bad if we finish 2nd for FBJT. That is complete bunk and I'd rather be ruled out now then finish 2nd. We are spending a lot of time and resources watching him every game so there is most definitely a sunk cost of not finishing first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaLBErt Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Not really. They aren't going to get him (Arkansas or Mizzou will) so they are just wasting their time and efforts. As coach Rick would say, he'd rather know we are out of it and move on to someone that is interested then waste time chasing something that won't happen. As an aside, I've seen a few posts in the 2016 thread suggesting it would be impressive/not that bad if we finish 2nd for FBJT. That is complete bunk and I'd rather be ruled out now then finish 2nd. We are spending a lot of time and resources watching him every game so there is most definitely a sunk cost of not finishing first. Good point... as long as they don't get him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChosenOne Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Not really. They aren't going to get him (Arkansas or Mizzou will) so they are just wasting their time and efforts. As coach Rick would say, he'd rather know we are out of it and move on to someone that is interested then waste time chasing something that won't happen. As an aside, I've seen a few posts in the 2016 thread suggesting it would be impressive/not that bad if we finish 2nd for FBJT. That is complete bunk and I'd rather be ruled out now then finish 2nd. We are spending a lot of time and resources watching him every game so there is most definitely a sunk cost of not finishing first. Based on various quotes and nothing else, I think we will be one of the finalists for Jayson as he seems to be strongly considering the impact of staying home. Fortunately Jayson is a St. Louis kid and plays alongside guys like Tyler Cook and Will Gladson at Chaminade, Tyler Cook, Jordan Barnes, and Xavier Sneed with the Eagles, and with other elite prospects in the various camps he has attended, so he should not be draining too many resources. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChosenOne Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Does anyone know if we have any interest in 2015 sg Cullen VanLeer from Pacific? I have heard he played really well this summer for Gateway and proved to be one of the top shooters in his class. Next Blake Ahearn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianstl Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Does anyone know if we have any interest in 2015 sg Cullen VanLeer from Pacific? I have heard he played really well this summer for Gateway and proved to be one of the top shooters in his class. Next Blake Ahearn? Is he a heady, gym rat, coach on the floor type of player? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetorch Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Cook also received an offer from Marquette recently. Cullen Van Leer - VC lists MO st, semo, and belmont as having interest. Some big 12 schools and mizzou have watched him. Haven't seen any interest from SLU. He has played well for Gateway this summer, very impressive shooter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbofive Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Does anyone know if we have any interest in 2015 sg Cullen VanLeer from Pacific? I have heard he played really well this summer for Gateway and proved to be one of the top shooters in his class. Next Blake Ahearn? i hear we're actually looking at cullen crisp's kid out of the pacific northwest. we'd like to see him focus a bit more on his game, as he spends a lot of time climbing towers and setting up "lasers" to protect his family from the bad people, but he's got a lot of potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChosenOne Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 O.G. Anunoby from Jefferson City has received offers from Indiana, Georgia, and Vanderbilt this summer. Does anyone now our interest level in him? It looks like he played with Team Thad this summer after playing with the Eagles last summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVBilliken Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Would love to see the Bills sign two this Fall. Who is most likely to commit? Need to move on to 2016 class. Don't need to be trying to sign a recruit this Spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Need to move on to 2016 class. Don't need to be trying to sign a recruit this Spring.Thanks for your insight coach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NH Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Would love to see the Bills sign two this Fall. Who is most likely to commit? Need to move on to 2016 class. Don't need to be trying to sign a recruit this Spring. We already have one commitment, Eliott Welmer. No other recruits seem close to committing based on what's been reported, but there could be a kid or two with strong interest that we are not aware of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiseAndGrind Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Thanks for your insight coach You've got a weird obsession with a particular poster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeniceMenace Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Elliott Welmer to prep school at Bridgton Academy in Maine...he also considered Monteverde Academy in Florida. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doowop Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 This stuff that is happening in Ferguson could be a detriment to SLU's recruiting. I hope it does not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bauman Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 This stuff that is happening in Ferguson could be a detriment to SLU's recruiting. I hope it does not. You really can't be serious, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwayne's_World Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 This stuff that is happening in Ferguson could be a detriment to SLU's recruiting. I hope it does not. Seeing as north county really doesn't have anything to do with midtown St Louis, no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetorch Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 This stuff that is happening in Ferguson could be a detriment to SLU's recruiting. I hope it does not. Uhhh no. If anything it puts St. Louis into everyone's mind for months and years ahead. No longer will kids wonder where SLU is located or act like they never heard of us. Miles Reynolds @MilesReyRey11 Aug 14 Mannnn The Lou is hot right now. Wondering how things will be when school starts back up User Actions Following Brett Jolly@B_jjolly @MilesReyRey11 the billikens are gonna save the day Miles Reynolds @MilesReyRey11 Aug 14 “@B_jjolly: @MilesReyRey11 the billikens are gonna save the day ” creating peace through Details Reply Retweet Favorite More Brett Jolly @B_jjolly Aug 14 @MilesReyRey11 amen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JettFlight5 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 This is definitely the most social media-friendly class in SLU history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doowop Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 You really can't be serious, right?Yes I am Serious. Already some tourists have changed their minds about coming here even though they would not be any where near Ferguson. It is the recruit's family who may be apprehensive. All they know is it is happening in St. Louis. Don't think other coaches are not reminding recruits about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB73 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 RE: Ferguson, anyone with a brain knows that this disgraceful display of inappropriate thug behavior, rioting, looting, property destruction, the sense of terror being created will hurt the St. Louis Metropolitan area across the board to some extent. It just remains to be seen if it will be to a minor extent, a significant extent or a major extent. We shall see as things develop. Stupid, ignorant, out of control people harming others, destroying businesses, tainting the St. Louis area and our image. Yes, this includes Saint Louis University, it could effect some decisions if it gets further out of hand. Maybe it will not be too bad. Maybe it will. I hope the mobs somehow listen to intelligent people and stop this disgraceful behavior and patiently wait for the facts to come out ant the legal process to continue. Though, IMO our so called leaders seem to be out of sync, a clusterschtook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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