Old guy Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Davell Roby's tweets say he is signing his LOI today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moytoy12 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I really look forward to a backcourt (#1-#3) of Bartley, AY and MC with AM, MR and DR filling in. I think we are in great shape in the backcourt for the next 4 years. Roy's head just exploded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JettFlight5 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I do not think he is a PR type of guy. PR guys can be counted upon to have a good catchy line and a manner that invites confidence in them. To think about it this is not far from the description of a con man. I imagine Madoff was great in social situations and had a really glib and well studied line. I think Miles Reynolds is first and foremost a kid that is enthusiastic and that likes to transmit that enthusiasm to others, particularly to his close friends. He is one kid that likes to share and spread his good fortune. This makes him a LOT better for SLU than any PR type would be, anytime, anywhere. I mean it in the fact that he's always got the happy face in public. Not the Enron type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old guy Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I am with you JettFlight, Miles smile is 100% genuine and reflects his happiness and satisfaction of being a Billiken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kappy96 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Glad Bartley is in. He is the most needed and looks to me as possibly the best of this recruiting class. A highly skilled 6'3" or so PG is just what the doctor ordered for next year-he should come in and get lots of playing time. I really look forward to a backcourt (#1-#3) of Bartley, AY and MC with AM, MR and DR filling in. I think we are in great shape in the backcourt for the next 4 years. Agree, although I would expect a bit of a drop-off next year (especially early in the year) based soley on the high number of underclassman that will need to play prominent roles. With only 2 Seniors and 2 Juniors we'll be younger than we've been in a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bay Area Billiken Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 We can find a place for Jahlil Okafor. Why would you want to play at a decaying relic like Cameron Indoor Stadium or Phog Allen Fieldhouse when you can play at the Jewel of Midtown, Chaifetz Arena. #RiseoftheBillikens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moytoy12 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Agree, although I would expect a bit of a drop-off next year (especially early in the year) based soley on the high number of underclassman that will need to play prominent roles. With only 2 Seniors and 2 Juniors we'll be younger than we've been in a long time. Agreed. Next year could be really rough early with only 2 point guards and one of those being a freshman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufanskip Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Roy's head just exploded.[/quote I've seen Roy's head. It appears to have exploded long before now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billikenswin Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Agreed. Next year could be really rough early with only 2 point guards and one of those being a freshman. From my view I think it will be really exciting to see the development of next year's class on the heels of the current players (including Ash) Those are 9 potentially really good players who will be fitting in with Grandy as their emotional leader and big John hopefully as a strong force in the middle of the defense. I would love to see John develop as a Chris Heinrich type strong big man for his senior year. Then our two thin but skilled bigs can develop the strength they need without having to be major contributors as frosh. I do disagree that we will only have two point guards. McBroom will be back and we have Bartley and Miles R who have both played a lot of point, including on their AAU teams and even Roby has played some point at times. We will be a bit inexperienced but those are really solid players with size and athleticism. I am excited already!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kappy96 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 From my view I think it will be really exciting to see the development of next year's class on the heels of the current players (including Ash) Those are 9 potentially really good players who will be fitting in with Grandy as their emotional leader and big John hopefully as a strong force in the middle of the defense. I would love to see John develop as a Chris Heinrich type strong big man for his senior year. Then our two thin but skilled bigs can develop the strength they need without having to be major contributors as frosh. I do disagree that we will only have two point guards. McBroom will be back and we have Bartley and Miles R who have both played a lot of point, including on their AAU teams and even Roby has played some point at times. We will be a bit inexperienced but those are really solid players with size and athleticism. I am excited already!!!!!! I share your excitement about watching our young talent evolve...just preparing for the growing pains that come with watching young talent evolve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bauman Posted November 15, 2013 Author Share Posted November 15, 2013 Agreed. Next year could be really rough early with only 2 point guards and one of those being a freshman. Two PGs is plenty. Early give AM 28 min and MB 12 and gradually even it out as the season progresses. I think we will be fine early next year. We can pick a starting 5 from GG,JM,AM,AY,MC,TL and RA. Not too shabby. Throw in the three smaller recruits in this year's class, all of whom have great creds, and I like what I see. Remember it is still possible to add a player of value now or in the Spring recruiting period. The above allows us to bring BJ and AG along slowly and/or redshirt one of them to even out the scholarship by year concern. Like Billikenswin, I am excited about the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufanskip Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I thought we were getting that friend of miles? Are you saying someone is going to transfer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JettFlight5 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I thought we were getting that friend of miles? Are you saying someone is going to transfer? Well, Okafor had said he and the top PG in the class (Tyus Jones) were a package deal. So we'd have to clear two spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufanskip Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Well, Okafor had said he and the top PG in the class (Tyus Jones) were a package deal. So we'd have to clear two spots. Rock paper scissors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizziken Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Miles Reynolds getting some face time on ESPNU in the background of Okafor's signing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NextYearBill Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Okafor selects Duke over SLU. tool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACE Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Okafor selects Duke over SLU. tool Did he at least have our hat on the table? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NextYearBill Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 The hat was not on the table. However, I bet you there was a SLU hat within 100ft of the table. Sooo close Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billikenswin Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 The hat was not on the table. However, I bet you there was a SLU hat within 100ft of the table. Sooo close How about the crestfallen Illini? Huge big man Alexander from Chicago, supposedly a force like Okafor, was touted as selecting the Illini and at the last minute he picked Kansas. Just before that one of the top ranked point guards in the country who had committed to Illinois announced he had signed with Louisville--a shock to all concerned. This is the best evidence you can find of how difficult and gut wrenching the recruiting of high school kids can be, particularly those top 50 kids with so many folks pulling and pushing them literally up to the last minutes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizziken Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 How about the crestfallen Illini? Huge big man Alexander from Chicago, supposedly a force like Okafor, was touted as selecting the Illini and at the last minute he picked Kansas. Just before that one of the top ranked point guards in the country who had committed to Illinois announced he had signed with Louisville--a shock to all concerned. This is the best evidence you can find of how difficult and gut wrenching the recruiting of high school kids can be, particularly those top 50 kids with so many folks pulling and pushing them literally up to the last minutes! Alexander is a punk...he even picked up the Illinois hat first as a joke... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JettFlight5 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Did he at least have our hat on the table? Miles let him borrow his for awhile. Should have slipped it on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majerus mojo Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Alexander is a punk...he even picked up the Illinois hat first as a joke... That was cold blooded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizziken Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Roby just tweeted about a half hour ago that he signed his LOI with us... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JettFlight5 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Roby just tweeted about a half hour ago that he signed his LOI with us... These young men are excited to play for the Billikens. Also, we are very happy to have them aboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billikenswin Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 These young men are excited to play for the Billikens. Also, we are very happy to have them aboard. As a long time fan who always had heart failure over our slow and sometimes nonexistant fall commitments I am really happy about this fall class. I think every one of these players has the potential to be excellent contributors long term for our Billikens and they seem to be the under the radar highly motivated players like our Mr. Evans and Mr Conklin who have excelled at SLU! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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