Scoop Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Just saying the last 2 A10 POY got drafted and got paid life changing $. Of course not every POY gets drafted but Perkins has a chance to be Obi and Bones good. A chance to get drafted and cash in only comes once. Sure, you can grind it out over seas and in the G-league and make it to the league but that’s what it is, a grind. Just saying it will still be there. Shoot your shot, Javonte. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cgeldmacher Posted March 7, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 7, 2022 Is is possible for Guy Phillips to not be awkward in moments like these? The sentiment was already out there about being hopeful that Perkins would be back. It was clear that Perkins wasn't going to make a big announcement either way, although it certainly seemed at one point, briefly, that he wanted to. The moment happened, it passed, Perkins handed the microphone off, and then Gus Phelps, "correction, Guy Phillips," launches into a very odd "HE WILL BE BACK, stronger than ever" thing that he repeated like five times. I guarantee it was something that Phillips prepared ahead of time, because he thought it would be cute and people would be talking about how witty he was. I also am rather sure that no one in the Athletic Department or the coaching staff knew that Phillips was going to do that or approved it. It thought he took a very genuine moment that was happening, that everyone who was paying attention understood, and made it very strange and cringeworthy. RiseOfTheBillikens, billikenbill, Littlebill and 12 others like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
someoneelse Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 On 3/5/2022 at 12:43 PM, Scoop said: Just saying the last 2 A10 POY got drafted and got paid life changing $. Of course not every POY gets drafted but Perkins has a chance to be Obi and Bones good. A chance to get drafted and cash in only comes once. Sure, you can grind it out over seas and in the G-league and make it to the league but that’s what it is, a grind. Just saying it will still be there. Shoot your shot, Javonte. As a counterpoint, Toppin turned 24 last week, and Highland turns 22 in September. Perkins also turns 24 this year in August, meaning that if he does come back, he would start his professional career at 25. I don't see an NBA GM taking that kind of chance with a draft choice, which would put him in the G League, or overseas. Nothing wrong with that, or course. billiken_roy likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 4 minutes ago, someoneelse said: As a counterpoint, Toppin turned 24 last week, and Highland turns 22 in September. Perkins also turns 24 this year in August, meaning that if he does come back, he would start his professional career at 25. I don't see an NBA GM taking that kind of chance with a draft choice, which would put him in the G League, or overseas. Nothing wrong with that, or course. The number of players making it into the League from overseas or the G League is on the rise. But yes his age is a factor. If you look at the ages of drafted players the majority are teenagers up to 21. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 18 minutes ago, someoneelse said: I don't see an NBA GM taking that kind of chance with a draft choice, which would put him in the G League, or overseas. Nothing wrong with that, or course. He's not getting drafted this year. It would be pretty difficult for him to end up on a team this year around with the timing of everything. Its a question of does he want to play oversees right away and get paid or try his luck in college one more year to show off and show injury isnt holding him back. rgbilliken likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennis_w Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 i think nil can be very important in the decision process for a player like perkins, he can come back and make some money, get the service of a professional trainers and therapists with a chance to show he is back from the injury Schasz likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gister Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 3 hours ago, cgeldmacher said: Is is possible for Guy Phillips to not be awkward in moments like these? The sentiment was already out there about being hopeful that Perkins would be back. It was clear that Perkins wasn't going to make a big announcement either way, although it certainly seemed at one point, briefly, that he wanted to. The moment happened, it passed, Perkins handed the microphone off, and then Gus Phelps, "correction, Guy Phillips," launches into a very odd "HE WILL BE BACK, stronger than ever" thing that he repeated like five times. I guarantee it was something that Phillips prepared ahead of time, because he thought it would be cute and people would be talking about how witty he was. I also am rather sure that no one in the Athletic Department or the coaching staff knew that Phillips was going to do that or approved it. It thought he took a very genuine moment that was happening, that everyone who was paying attention understood, and made it very strange and cringeworthy. 100% agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettJollyComedyHour Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 3 hours ago, cgeldmacher said: Is is possible for Guy Phillips to not be awkward in moments like these? The sentiment was already out there about being hopeful that Perkins would be back. It was clear that Perkins wasn't going to make a big announcement either way, although it certainly seemed at one point, briefly, that he wanted to. The moment happened, it passed, Perkins handed the microphone off, and then Gus Phelps, "correction, Guy Phillips," launches into a very odd "HE WILL BE BACK, stronger than ever" thing that he repeated like five times. I guarantee it was something that Phillips prepared ahead of time, because he thought it would be cute and people would be talking about how witty he was. I also am rather sure that no one in the Athletic Department or the coaching staff knew that Phillips was going to do that or approved it. It thought he took a very genuine moment that was happening, that everyone who was paying attention understood, and made it very strange and cringeworthy. Guy is just...Guy. He's a Guy named Guy who mispronounces the names of other Guys while making Guys feel awkward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoCoBillsFan Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 3 hours ago, cgeldmacher said: Is is possible for Guy Phillips to not be awkward in moments like these? The sentiment was already out there about being hopeful that Perkins would be back. It was clear that Perkins wasn't going to make a big announcement either way, although it certainly seemed at one point, briefly, that he wanted to. The moment happened, it passed, Perkins handed the microphone off, and then Gus Phelps, "correction, Guy Phillips," launches into a very odd "HE WILL BE BACK, stronger than ever" thing that he repeated like five times. I guarantee it was something that Phillips prepared ahead of time, because he thought it would be cute and people would be talking about how witty he was. I also am rather sure that no one in the Athletic Department or the coaching staff knew that Phillips was going to do that or approved it. It thought he took a very genuine moment that was happening, that everyone who was paying attention understood, and made it very strange and cringeworthy. Him doing that almost made it feel like an announcement because a part of me was already hoping that Javonte would tell everyone that he was coming back once he got the mic. And I'm sure it made Javonte feel very awkward. Guy was bad throughout the entire game too. Seemed like there were more "corrections" than any other game this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgeldmacher Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 25 minutes ago, NoCoBillsFan said: Him doing that almost made it feel like an announcement because a part of me was already hoping that Javonte would tell everyone that he was coming back once he got the mic. And I'm sure it made Javonte feel very awkward. Guy was bad throughout the entire game too. Seemed like there were more "corrections" than any other game this season. Yes. The last time he said "HE WILL BE BACK.....stronger than ever," he had a long pause, longer then the other times, between the first part and the second part. A portion of the crowd started cheering as if Phillips was announcing that Perkins was coming back. Very, very strange choice, by a guy who makes a lot of strange choices when doing this gig. I have to think that when the portion of the crowd started cheering, Phillips probably smiled and thought he had done something good. thetorch likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiseOfTheBillikens Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 21 hours ago, NoCoBillsFan said: Him doing that almost made it feel like an announcement because a part of me was already hoping that Javonte would tell everyone that he was coming back once he got the mic. And I'm sure it made Javonte feel very awkward. Guy was bad throughout the entire game too. Seemed like there were more "corrections" than any other game this season. Yep. Thought the same thing. Terrible. That and Perkins reaction to everything makes me think he won't be back but we will see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 ACE, MattyMo213, slufanskip and 6 others like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stmdragons Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 6 minutes ago, wgstl said: That is awesome news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3star_recruit Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 6 minutes ago, wgstl said: Good news for the team. He's really been a bright spot over the bumpy last month. Bad news for anybody waiting behind him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBFan Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 17 minutes ago, wgstl said: Thank you for sharing. I figured Fred would probably stay and get his PHD from SLU for playing basketball. Dr. Thatch sounds great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 36 minutes ago, 3star_recruit said: Good news for the team. He's really been a bright spot over the bumpy last month. Bad news for anybody waiting behind him. Better news for Thatch. He has a solid plan for his future. billiken_roy likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgeldmacher Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 I have to assume that he would get the crown for greatest academic accomplishments by a student athlete at SLU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billiken_roy Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 I think it's wonderful that Fred seems to be taking a realistic view of his future and will take advantage of today's situation and rules to prepare himself for life after basketball. Fred continues to rise up my ladder of favorite Billikens for all the right reasons. Billikenbooster, cgeldmacher and CBFan like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBFan Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 1 hour ago, cgeldmacher said: I have to assume that he would get the crown for greatest academic accomplishments by a student athlete at SLU. Coming in second would be the players like Cassidy and Conklin that got their masters in 4 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Bird Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 5 minutes ago, CBFan said: Coming in second would be the players like Cassidy and Conklin that got their masters in 4 years. Paul Eckerle and Ted Mimlitz both became medical doctors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUBillsFan Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 5 hours ago, RiseOfTheBillikens said: Yep. Thought the same thing. Terrible. That and Perkins reaction to everything makes me think he won't be back but we will see It was really cringe-worthy, but I assume Guy Phillips being an idiot has no impact at all on Perkins returning or not returning. As many others have said, we all assume he will assess his options / rehab status & make a decision then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlarry Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 The AD needs to recreate this poster as a giveaway with Thatch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 1 hour ago, CBFan said: Coming in second would be the players like Cassidy and Conklin that got their masters in 4 years. 1 hour ago, Dr Bird said: Paul Eckerle and Ted Mimlitz both became medical doctors. Crawford got his MBA in Accounting in 4 years. Welmer got two Bachelor Degrees, in Marketing and in Sports Business in his time at SLU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy II Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 -Sign Guy/Dr Steve, please tell us how serious we should take Fred saying he will get his PhD while playing ball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeseman Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Cowboy II said: -Sign Guy/Dr Steve, please tell us how serious we should take Fred saying he will get his PhD while playing ball Actually getting his PhD will be less class time then he has now. If he has to do research then he can pretty much control when that happens. It clearly is doable if he really wants to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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