Coach314 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 11 minutes ago, slu72 said: Think u missed my point. I have no problem with his leaving, but I don't have to respect it. Especially, since he made such a big deal about playing for his city. I don't wish him any ill will, but he's gone so I couldn't give a damn where he ends up or how he does. Just like I really don't care how any other D1 player does who's not a Billiken. He never represented his City during his high school years when playing AAU. I never bought into the "staying home to represent my city" line. I think to many people are focusing on that part. It just didn't work out between Gordon and SLU. Best for both parties to move on. I can see the DePaul connection tho. VeniceMenace likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clocktoweraccords2004 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, Coach314 said: He never represented his City during his high school years when playing AAU. I never bought into the "staying home to represent my city" line. I think to many people are focusing on that part. It just didn't work out between Gordon and SLU. Best for both parties to move on. I can see the DePaul connection tho. What didn’t work out? Starting almost every game and getting maximum freshmen minutes and every opportunity? We gave him everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach314 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 10 minutes ago, Clocktoweraccords2004 said: What didn’t work out? Starting almost every game and getting maximum freshmen minutes and every opportunity? We gave him everything I understand the frustration. I understand many feel he wasted an opportunity. I'd rather not talk about the actions that led to this outcome. It didn't work out. He's gone. Let's enjoy the rest of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOSLU68 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Please close this thread it is over and done; now he is like any other high school recruit that goes off to school some place else. He could play ball in Europe and not be bothered with classes. rgbilliken likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeseman Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 1 hour ago, slu72 said: Think u missed my point. I have no problem with his leaving, but I don't have to respect it. Especially, since he made such a big deal about playing for his city. I don't wish him any ill will, but he's gone so I couldn't give a damn where he ends up or how he does. Just like I really don't care how any other D1 player does who's not a Billiken. Wait a minute - are SLU 72 and Broy the same poster now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Fwiw mizzou a beat writer is saying if Gordon quickly picks depaul he’ll only have to sit out 4 or 5 games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 11 minutes ago, wgstl said: Fwiw mizzou a beat writer is saying if Gordon quickly picks depaul he’ll only have to sit out 4 or 5 games If true, that’s absurd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basketbill Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 4 hours ago, Old guy said: SLU72, this has the taste of sour grapes to me. Kids, and Gordon is a kid regardless of what he may think, do things like these. In this case it may well have been that the transition to a place like SLU was too much for him. There are any number of reasons for his transfer that do not involve a conscious attempt to cause harm to SLU in any way. In reality he has to deal with himself, his life and his transition into what he wants to be, something that may prove difficult to do. I say this without the least intention of putting him down and wish him luck and good fortune. As far as Team Blue goes, they may be better off without him. That is what Bess and a number of the other players have said. So, I do not see why this loss is so devastating to any Billikens fan. Gordon is doing what he wants and needs to do and all the best to him. Team Blue is better off without him and all the best to the Bills. No need to get upset here. Sorry I do not see sour grapes in SLU72’s response. CG is an adult, his decisions are going to determine his future. He and he alone is in charge. He and he alone is responsible for the decisions he makes. Many kids go off to college and it does not work out like they wanted. They are free to transfer but if they have signed a contract that has a term of commitment, then they are still responsible. Just because he is a high caliber BBall athlete, does not excuse him from his responsibilities. To to leave in the middle of a season is poor form, barring medical reasons/illness. I wish him well, but I do not respect his decision or the guidance he appears to be receiving. slufanskip likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyJumpUp Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 23 minutes ago, wgstl said: Fwiw mizzou a beat writer is saying if Gordon quickly picks depaul he’ll only have to sit out 4 or 5 games No way will that happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiseAndGrind Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Sounds like it’s depaul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbj14 Posted January 15, 2019 Author Share Posted January 15, 2019 I'm not sure why he wouldn't have to sit until next January. Transfer rules are pretty clear unless there's a waiver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slu72 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 3 hours ago, cheeseman said: Wait a minute - are SLU 72 and Broy the same poster now? I do think B'roy and I share some old time values, if that's what you're implying. And, while I can't speak for B'roy, I happen to think Gordon scammed us and the city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billiken_roy Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 8 minutes ago, slu72 said: I do think B'roy and I share some old time values, if that's what you're implying. And, while I can't speak for B'roy, I happen to think Gordon scammed us and the city. I would say he is a baby and head case and has some growing up to do. It was worth a try as he does have a high ceiling but glad hes gone now so we can move on with less drama. I couldnt care less about him any longer. I guess i took it somewhat easy because i had reservations about his approach when he first verballed. I held out hope but honestly it didnt surprise me the way it played out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 heres the tweet i was referring too. some bs if true edit: I could totally be misreading this too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NextYearBill Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 guys.... he wont play another college game in his life. book it SouthSide_Billiken and Box and Won like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyJumpUp Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, wgstl said: heres the tweet i was referring too. some bs if true Sounds like he is saying 3 or 4 games at the beginning of next season, but I still think that is wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianstl Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 32 minutes ago, wgstl said: heres the tweet i was referring too. some bs if true edit: I could totally be misreading this too He doesn’t know what he is talking about. The NCAA only cares about academic years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufan13 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Probably a rumor started by one of Gordon's idiot handlers who think he deserves everything in the world. They will make Gordon out to be the victim when he isnt eligible immediately and will probably make SLU the villain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorydays2013 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 The Glorydays effect. Say something most of the board doesn’t like even though it’s right, then wait a few weeks and everyone is saying it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 there it is, gordon to DePaul. thank god, moving on which 5th grader made this graphic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 1 minute ago, wgstl said: there it is, gordon to DePaul. thank god, moving on Maybe they’ll schedule him a homecoming game and Gordon can call French daddy. JMM28, slufanskip and SouthSide_Billiken like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 4 minutes ago, billikenfan05 said: Gordon can call French daddy. pretty sure not too many more would want this match up more than French slufanskip likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franchise_08 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Hope it’s a game in league play BuiltFordBills and Quality Is Job 1 like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsBeliever!!! Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 2 hours ago, NextYearBill said: guys.... he wont play another college game in his life. book it Ouch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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