billikenfan05 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Any of you MBM’s here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufan13 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I assume our good buddies Durando and Ortiz are there since they are so eager to report about SLU basketball? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMM28 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 weird place for Ford to hide. Maybe it’s a blend into the crowd strategy...? QUAILMAN and MattyMo213 like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChosenOne Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 3 minutes ago, JMM28 said: weird place for Ford to hide. Maybe it’s a blend into the crowd strategy...? Apparently Ford and May refused to do interviews despite being at this event, kind of an odd decision in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 3 minutes ago, TheChosenOne said: Apparently Ford and May refused to do interviews despite being at this event, kind of an odd decision in my opinion. They can’t discuss the investigation. That’s literally the only question they’d get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChosenOne Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 4 minutes ago, billikenfan05 said: They can’t discuss the investigation. That’s literally the only question they’d get Understood to the first sentence, but disagree on the second. I don't understand why they wouldn't want to do the same generic interviews as the other three coaches building up some interest for the upcoming season while having a canned answer concerning not being able to comment on an ongoing investigation or telling the reporter on the front end that they are not discussing it. It is odd for me to see a relatively big program not even address a situation like this even if it is a generic it is an ongoing investigation that we cannot comment on, but maybe there is an overall lack of media who really cover SLU basketball? Locking doors and declining to do interviews just seems a little odd on the surface to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billiken_roy Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 6 minutes ago, TheChosenOne said: Understood to the first sentence, but disagree on the second. I don't understand why they wouldn't want to do the same generic interviews as the other three coaches building up some interest for the upcoming season while having a canned answer concerning not being able to comment on an ongoing investigation or telling the reporter on the front end that they are not discussing it. It is odd for me to see a relatively big program not even address a situation like this even if it is a generic it is an ongoing situation we cannot discuss, but maybe there is an overall lack of media who really cover SLU basketball? I dont recall that the basketball program has even acknowledged publically anything thus far. Yes the university has said there is an issue with athletes at this point, and yes the attorney's for the players have made very vague statements, but nothing officially from the AD or the basketball program and i assume by continuing to refuse questions that status remains the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 35 minutes ago, TheChosenOne said: Apparently Ford and May refused to do interviews despite being at this event, kind of an odd decision in my opinion. Ford has a microphone in his hand in the photo. I assume he is answering a question and not singing karaoke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 Ford talked about Hines, Roby and Anthony. Talked about their senior leadership. Spoke about completely changing the style of play after the 30 pt loss to URI last year. Spoke about how great of a sports town STL is. Talked about how we were 3rd in attendance in the league the last 3 years even when we were bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChosenOne Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 5 minutes ago, HoosierPal said: Ford has a microphone in his hand in the photo. I assume he is answering a question and not singing karaoke. Ok, he must have spoke at whatever this event was, but Ford and May would not do interviews with the media before or after according to Martin K. and Charlie Marlow who questioned that decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgeldmacher Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 31 minutes ago, TheChosenOne said: Understood to the first sentence, but disagree on the second. I don't understand why they wouldn't want to do the same generic interviews as the other three coaches building up some interest for the upcoming season while having a canned answer concerning not being able to comment on an ongoing investigation or telling the reporter on the front end that they are not discussing it. It is odd for me to see a relatively big program not even address a situation like this even if it is a generic it is an ongoing investigation that we cannot comment on, but maybe there is an overall lack of media who really cover SLU basketball? Locking doors and declining to do interviews just seems a little odd on the surface to me. If he agrees to answer questions, the first one he would get would be about the accusations. Ford would respond that he can't talk about it. He would then get three or four other token questions about the season. The only question that would get used on video and in print would be the one about the accusations showing that he refused to talk. That would become the story. Best just to avoid giving the press that sound bite. I think he did the right thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChosenOne Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 It just seems odd to me that a relatively big college basketball program is not addressing a significant situation like this at all even if it is a blanket statement, but maybe that is more of a timing thing where they can control media not being around to ask. Maybe the thought is that this will get resolved fairly quickly, so they feel like they can hold off on addressing it if they even have to. I guess it just surprises me that a big program can essentially go without having to address a situation like this, but again maybe it is just the timing. Like I am sure all programs would prefer handling things like this internally and not having to address the media, but aren't often given that luxury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgeldmacher Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I think that this is still at the very beginning stages. If it gets resolved quickly and within Title IX guidelines and the players involved are not charged and found to not be the subject of discipline, then there would never need to be a reason to divulge their names. I'm assuming that this is the reason that Ford, the Athletic Dept., and the University are acting the way they are. They want to, if possible, have a situation where the names don't have to come out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChosenOne Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 1 minute ago, cgeldmacher said: I think that this is still at the very beginning stages. If it gets resolved quickly and within Title IX guidelines and the players involved are not charged and found to not be the subject of discipline, then there would never need to be a reason to divulge their names. I'm assuming that this is the reason that Ford, the Athletic Dept., and the University are acting the way they are. They want to, if possible, have a situation where the names don't have to come out. That second sentence is what I am reading into this decision to not communicate at all with the media. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiseAndGrind Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 2 minutes ago, TheChosenOne said: That second sentence is what I am reading into this decision to not communicate at all with the media. With the players being repped by two high priced lawyers, and the shadows of Title 9 and a criminal investigation hanging over him, I think Ford would rather take the short term bad publicity than open himself or the university up to something more damaging ( names released, tainting the investigation, or being sued by the players) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FromDaEastSide Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Ok, TFord was there. I respect his decision to honor a prior commitment to the MAC and not canceling due to the media blackout. As for the other requests for interviews, you should expect him and CM to not do individual interviews so they weren’t blindsided by a media member (cause the coaches reaction to the ongoing investigation would of been broadcasted over and over again on TV.) The question no one has brought up is where was Cuonzo? I thought this was home according to Watson’s commitment post and the post about the Bragging Rights game. Spoon-Balls, cgeldmacher and MattyMo213 like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianstl Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 6 minutes ago, RiseAndGrind said: With the players being repped by two high priced lawyers, and the shadows of Title 9 and a criminal investigation hanging over him, I think Ford would rather take the short term bad publicity than open himself or the university up to something more damaging ( names released, tainting the investigation, or being sued by the players) You can never go wrong with having the appearance that you are willing to take the hit to protect your players. That sells on the recruiting trail. Bobby Metzinger and TFord and TRavs like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL Hoops Insider Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 8 minutes ago, FromDaEastSide said: Ok, TFord was there. I respect his decision to honor a prior commitment to the MAC and not canceling due to the media blackout. As for the other requests for interviews, you should expect him and CM to not do individual interviews so they weren’t blindsided by a media member (cause the coaches reaction to the ongoing investigation would of been broadcasted over and over again on TV.) The question no one has brought up is where was Cuonzo? I thought this was home according to Watson’s commitment post and the post about the Bragging Rights game. Cuonzo is doing a camp with Ford, Harris, and others in St. Louis later this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kshoe Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 6 minutes ago, STL Hoops Insider said: Cuonzo is doing a camp with Ford, Harris, and others in St. Louis later this week Do you have some sort of auto-alert set up that notifies you when someone on this message board mentions Mizzou or Cuonzo? It typically only take a few minutes for you to respond. Littlebill likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 16 minutes ago, FromDaEastSide said: The question no one has brought up is where was Cuonzo? I thought this was home according to Watson’s commitment post and the post about the Bragging Rights game. Good question. I will go out on a limb here, he was either talking to the FBI, or, with Underwood, Hinson, Harris and Ford all at a known location, he was trying to flip a verbal commit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 Barry Hinson is a riot and SIUC will be serving beer in their arena this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy03 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 52 minutes ago, billikenfan05 said: Ford talked about Hines, Roby and Anthony. Thats not good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillIkenFan_Dan Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 2 minutes ago, Westy03 said: Thats not good Why Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy03 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Just now, BillIkenFan_Dan said: Why I like Hines as a person but if he sees the court this year other than mop up minutes we wont be very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
615Billiken Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 2 minutes ago, BillIkenFan_Dan said: Why Because one is a walk on who got a scholarship when they didn't find another recruit/transfer. And another one is a transfer that has good size but was never a standout at his old school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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