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Drew I agree. While Luke has shown an ability to be in the right spot at the right time he has shown no ability to shoot the basketball. We need the scoring. I see him as a 10 min. back up player who gives energy.

I was told earlier that Ian was going to spend the summer in St. Louis and not play in Greece.

It might have all been BS but I remember Romar talking about what a tough decision it was. How he loved St. Louis and the U.. Washington was the only place he would have left for. YADA YADA YADA. And yes Biondi did try to keep him.

I don't agree that Romar was under fire. I think Billiken nation loved Romar and felt he would eventially break through. I know I was upset when Biondi couldn't keep him. It was only a matter of time before he landed top recruits and most of us were willing to wait.

Guest what were you doing at Ladue and Price? Trying to sneak on to St. Louis Country Club?

I think the Band makes a couple of good points. As far as TV/Radio the bills get a lot of coverage. We are continually on the local news shows for quick segments about upcoming games,highlites,interviews with Brad etc. Brad is on KMOX almost every Sunday during the season. Last week was MA's first trip to STL,thats news. I'm sure we'll get a lot of coverage when Ian's status is resolved. I feel the local media sans the Post gives us good coverage. Now the Post with all their MU grads thats another story.

Frank C.had a mention last week that all 3 were graduating,but maybe he was trying to make a point that all 3 seniors would graduate.

I think Metz shoulded be banned for such a blatent racist remark.

JJ supposedly walked last saturday. Anybody know what grad school he will be in.

I am all for the arena,but don't expect recruits to knock down our door just because we have a new building. There are plenty of good programs that have suceeded with crappy facilities. Recruiting is all about building relationships and salesmanship.I think Brad can suceed as a low key salesman but could use help as a more dynamic salesman. The low key approach won't work with everyone. We could use a little flash. Maybe Angrus fills that roll?

Billikan your post sounds like a Coke commercial.

Sorry Box you beat me to it.

This is not any different then being told by your company that you will make a contribution to the United Way. While it may be a pain it is a fact of life at some companies .

Your memory is good. I believe he was 19 or 20.

Joe I'm just repeating what I was told by someone who is very involved with Mid-America transplants.

I was just told that Larry Hughes brother Justin passed away last night. His new heart essentially gave out. A heart transplant is good for about 10 years max. He got his 9 years ago.

I watched the travel team play a few years ago in a tourney at Wash. U. Romar - Dollar - Highmark and Troy were all on the team. For an old man Romar could still play the game.

I wish we would stop recruiting Juco's. I know we are recruiting a need but our luck has been terrible. Off the top of my head I can't think of any Juco who has a difference besides Love and Jeffers. It's just not worth the effort that is put it. Freshmen only.

I'm not sure if this has been mentioned before but Justin Love is going to be married in the college church in 2 weeks.{Maybe it was 2 months}He is marrying a former Billiken Dance Team member. Father Biondi I believe will do the ceremony.

We will sign somebody. Hopefully Knollmeyer will sign today. But my point,and Brad's last night is that even if we don't, we still have enough to get to the tournament.

I understand your frustration at the current recruiting but the future is very bright. Brad went out of his way last night to say he expects to be in the tourney even if we get no new recruits.We return 7 out of the top 8 scores and 87% of our rebounding. We will get Obi a kid who had a very good high school resume. Kevin and Tommie will have one year and increased confidence. Brad promises we will push the ball with Polk. Sorry but I'm planning on making a trip in mid march to watch the Bills play in the NCAA's

What no parsley and sage?

Ditty that was a great post. Lets just hope this young man sees the big picture and not the bright lights. I would hope that Brad laid out the picture you just painted.

While I agree it's not a 9 to 5 job I don't think it's quite the ordeal your making it out to be. There are many dead periods during the year when there can't be contact. Summers are pretty easy except for July when you can evaluate. If the job were so hard why do so many people want it?

I think you are probably overstating Bonners recent earnings. Playing in Europe or Puerto Rico pays well but not exactly NBA numbers. His NBA days were a long time ago. Things like expensive cars and a divorce can eat up a few million dollars. Anthony could probably use a decent paying job and I'm sure would put the same work ethic into it that he did to his on court playing.