huzzah Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I think this is an embarrassment in recruiting. Berry is ranked 11-15 @ pf. SLU is listed as an also ran regarding interest. Berry's father and "Easy Ed" both attended SLU. Berry played summer ball on the campus of SLU. The reason for not picking SLU: I did not feel I fit in with the coaching staff or with the system. To have Mizery listed ahead of us is also tough to stomach. The coach there is new, controversial and has a losing record at his last place, Miami + a tarnished background there. Therefore we have a local prospect w/ bloodlines to SLU, w/ a chance to compare C-Arena to Hinkle, a chance to compare campuses, a chance to go to a school where he can be watched by family & friends conveniently choosing to go to a place overshadowed usually by the Big 10 and not as easy for friends and family. This is in light of us projected to be a top 50 program this year, being in a better conference, ranked in the top 100 academically, w/ a coach sporting a national reputation, a new arena to play in and we only come in as an also ran. It hurts. However, the final result will come in 6 years from now. Berry is too young to sign a letter of commitment at this time. He decided to declare early to end the recruiting process. He did not wait to see how we will do this year. Good bye and good luck Mr. Berry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cowboy Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I think this is an embarrassment in recruiting. Berry is ranked 11-15 @ pf. SLU is listed as an also ran regarding interest. Berry's father and "Easy Ed" both attended SLU. Berry played summer ball on the campus of SLU. The reason for not picking SLU: I did not feel I fit in with the coaching staff or with the system. To have Mizery listed ahead of us is also tough to stomach. The coach there is new, controversial and has a losing record at his last place, Miami + a tarnished background there. Therefore we have a local prospect w/ bloodlines to SLU, w/ a chance to compare C-Arena to Hinkle, a chance to compare campuses, a chance to go to a school where he can be watched by family & friends conveniently choosing to go to a place overshadowed usually by the Big 10 and not as easy for friends and family. This is in light of us projected to be a top 50 program this year, being in a better conference, ranked in the top 100 academically, w/ a coach sporting a national reputation, a new arena to play in and we only come in as an also ran. It hurts. However, the final result will come in 6 years from now. Berry is too young to sign a letter of commitment at this time. He decided to declare early to end the recruiting process. He did not wait to see how we will do this year. Good bye and good luck Mr. Berry. -we needed another thread on this because?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMM28 Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I think this is an embarrassment in recruiting. Berry is ranked 11-15 @ pf. SLU is listed as an also ran regarding interest. Berry's father and "Easy Ed" both attended SLU. Berry played summer ball on the campus of SLU. The reason for not picking SLU: I did not feel I fit in with the coaching staff or with the system. To have Mizery listed ahead of us is also tough to stomach. The coach there is new, controversial and has a losing record at his last place, Miami + a tarnished background there. Therefore we have a local prospect w/ bloodlines to SLU, w/ a chance to compare C-Arena to Hinkle, a chance to compare campuses, a chance to go to a school where he can be watched by family & friends conveniently choosing to go to a place overshadowed usually by the Big 10 and not as easy for friends and family. This is in light of us projected to be a top 50 program this year, being in a better conference, ranked in the top 100 academically, w/ a coach sporting a national reputation, a new arena to play in and we only come in as an also ran. It hurts. However, the final result will come in 6 years from now. Berry is too young to sign a letter of commitment at this time. He decided to declare early to end the recruiting process. He did not wait to see how we will do this year. Good bye and good luck Mr. Berry. Nolan berry Roland berry who gives a ###### Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
For-DaLove Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 At least we still have Porter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box and Won Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Berry = Ahearn 2.0. What is it with those DeSmet kids? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoop Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I'm just glad it's over so we don't waste time on him. If he hadn't committed the big boys would be smothering this kid after this season. Yeah it's a shame with Easy Ed in our history books but we're talking about a 16 year old kid who saw Butler play back to back Mondays on CBS. I'm not crying about it. Bring on November! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moytoy12 Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I'm just glad it's over so we don't waste time on him. If he hadn't committed the big boys would be smothering this kid after this season. Yeah it's a shame with Easy Ed in our history books but we're talking about a 16 year old kid who saw Butler play back to back Mondays on CBS. I'm not crying about it. Bring on November! Berry committed to someone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACE Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Berry = Ahearn 2.0. What is it with those DeSmet kids? Ahearn is much worse. He actually wanted to play for SLU, but didn't get an offer. If Berry wanted to stay in town and play for SLU, that's what he would have chosen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonka Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Word on the streets is that Nolan didn't get along with Matt Dickey and that was the last nail in the coffin for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufanskip Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Word on the streets is that Nolan didn't get along with Matt Dickey and that was the last nail in the coffin for us.f..king Dickey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbizzle09 Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 f..king Dickey Hey now! If a kid can't get along with the greatest Billiken of them all, I don't know if I want that kid wearing Billiken blue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlumniFan Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Word on the streets is that Nolan didn't get along with Matt Dickey and that was the last nail in the coffin for us.I heard that too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonwich Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 He was also infuriated that, somewhere along the line, SLU violated hallowed tradition by changing the uniforms from St. Louis to Saint Louis. (Hey, hey, wait -- I think I've just stumbled upon the Billy Goat Curse, St. Louis Version!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pelican Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Berry committed to someone? Kenpom has us rated at #122. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moytoy12 Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Kenpom has us rated at #122. One would have to believe that rating is from last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quality Is Job 1 Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 One would have to believe that rating is from last year.The Rammer says, "THAT IS THE WORST CALL THAT I HAVE EVER SEEN!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bay Area Billiken Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 He was also infuriated that, somewhere along the line, SLU violated hallowed tradition by changing the uniforms from St. Louis to Saint Louis. (Hey, hey, wait -- I think I've just stumbled upon the Billy Goat Curse, St. Louis Version!!!) As I recall, this change happened when Coach Grawer was the Basketball Coach, and it was discussed on TV at SLU's NIT game in Madison Square Garden. The explanation was the university wanted to have its own identity from the City. Your STL Post-Dispatch routinely still calls SLU "St. Louis University," which was its name when I was there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicCityBilliken Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 One would have to believe that rating is from last year. I just checked out last years Ken Pom rating, we were 122 and Rhode Island, who was 20-14, was only 120. Go figure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonwich Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 As I recall, this change happened when Coach Grawer was the Basketball Coach, and it was discussed on TV at SLU's NIT game in Madison Square Garden. The explanation was the university wanted to have its own identity from the City. Your STL Post-Dispatch routinely still calls SLU "St. Louis University," which was its name when I was there. You're not from around here, are you, stranger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldo027 Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 This reminds me of a famous movie line: Nolan to his grandpa: "Playing basketball at St. Louis U may have been the opportunity of your lifetime. I DON'T WANT YOUR LIFE!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slu72 Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 This reminds me of a famous movie line: Nolan to his grandpa: "Playing basketball at St. Louis U may have been the opportunity of your lifetime. I DON'T WANT YOUR LIFE!" Maybe he just really liked "Hoosiers". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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