*Official* 2017-2018 B1G In-Season Thread

[Mgkcbb]

that's good imo.

Would've liked some more of this, and think we should keep it in our back pocket for when Vince needs a breather.

It really doesnt take much watching and evaluating of Nojels game to realize hes a college 4 man offensively imo. But he can play point if you need him to and the 3 as well.

He can guard 1-4 defensively. Im starting to get more excited about his future than HAARMS even because his versatility is going to allow Painter to play the best players possible going forward.

If Purdues best frosh next year are the two bigs then Nojel can play guard. If Eric Hunter and Sasha are ballers then Nojel can play his best position at the 4. That is huge.


Or even this year. When PJ is playing poorly, Eastern can sub in there. When Vince is out, he can sub in there.

Basically what Painter always tried doing with DJ Byrd early in his career iirc.

 

[Da_Bull]

C. Edwards is declaring right? Don't see a reason why he'd come back, he is what he is.

 

[otte21]

C. Edwards is declaring right? Don't see a reason why he'd come back, he is what he is.

Yeah he’ll probably declare since there is literally zero reason not to, but he’s most likely to come back. Even though I’m sure fans of other teams really want him to leave lol

 

[Mgkcbb]

Yeah he’ll probably declare since there is literally zero reason not to, but he’s most likely to come back. Even though I’m sure fans of other teams really want him to leave lol

There is a 0% chance Carsen Edwards would be drafted in the first round and extremely close to that % that he would be drafted at all this upcoming draft were he to declare. Hope this helps settle any debate about whether he will be back or not.

 

[VulvHa]

There is a 0% chance Carsen Edwards would be drafted in the first round and extremely close to that % that he would be drafted at all this upcoming draft were he to declare. Hope this helps settle any debate about whether he will be back or not.

He was awesome, but agreed. Needs another year of playing some more minutes at the point, even if it is only for part of the game.

Also, can’t wait for Vince to come back

 

[B-Westy]

C. Edwards is declaring right? Don't see a reason why he'd come back, he is what he is.

Lol I love IU fans who do this for Purdue players.

 

[SNU0821]

Lol I love IU fans who do this for Purdue players.

Probably because it rarely happens.

 

[boilerzz]

Well this could get interesting.

https://www.yahoo.com/amphtml/sport...ools-103338484.html?__twitter_impression=true

 

[klize17]

Well this could get interesting.

https://www.yahoo.com/amphtml/sport...ools-103338484.html?__twitter_impression=true

Dayum yahoo dropped a bomb

 

[stakesarehigh]

Well this could get interesting.

https://www.yahoo.com/amphtml/sport...ools-103338484.html?__twitter_impression=true

If anything does happen with it I'm guessing it's because the FBI does all the leg work for the NCAA.

 

[klize17]

Really not sure what the NCAA will do but none of this is shocking. Agents hook up with players and their families

 

[stakesarehigh]

Really not sure what the NCAA will do but none of this is shocking. Agents hook up with players and their families

Not shocking at all....it's been my belief for some time that it has gotten worse as AAU has gotten bigger. All the fish in one pond

 

[Mgkcbb]

Well, looks like Miles Bridges should be joining Alonzo Trier on the sidelines soon

 

[klize17]

Not shocking at all....it's been my belief for some time that it has gotten worse as AAU has gotten bigger. All the fish in one pond

I will say this in regards to the B1G

Miles Bridges should have went pro.

 

[Mgkcbb]

Really not sure what the NCAA will do but none of this is shocking. Agents hook up with players and their families

MSU and Villanova are probably especially nervous considering the following

"According to the documents, Dawkins has dinners listed with plenty of boldface names in the sport – Tom Izzo, “Villanova coaches,” Fultz and the family of wayward five-star prospect Mitchell Robinson"

 

[klize17]

MSU and Villanova are probably especially nervous considering the following

"According to the documents, Dawkins has dinners listed with plenty of boldface names in the sport – Tom Izzo, “Villanova coaches,” Fultz and the family of wayward five-star prospect Mitchell Robinson"

Just read that...the MSU stuff stinks pretty bad with a current player and Izzo

 

[Mgkcbb]

Just read that...the MSU stuff stinks pretty bad with a current player and Izzo

The house of cards is crashing down for Tom Izzo.

The OTL and ESPN reports and now this Yahoo and FBI report.

 

[northeastspartan]

The house of cards is crashing down for Tom Izzo.

The OTL and ESPN reports and now this Yahoo and FBI report.

 

[northeastspartan]

So 400 bucks to Miles mom from an agent is going to burn this season to the ground? That sucks.

 

[ScarletnGrayBuck]

Well this could get interesting.

https://www.yahoo.com/amphtml/sport...ools-103338484.html?__twitter_impression=true

Well, this could change a lot of things, even for his year. But why don’t I have any confidence anything will be handled right by the NCAA?

 

[klize17]

Probably because it rarely happens.

Swanigan who everyone knew was leaving after 1 or 2 and now Edwards. Indiana fans have literally not said shit about another Purdue player leaving early under Painter. Take it as a compliment. Edwards is a beast

 

[klize17]

Well, this could change a lot of things, even for his year. But why don’t I have any confidence anything will be handled right by the NCAA?

NCAA probably won’t do a damn thing they don’t have a staff to cover this much shit.

 

[ScarletnGrayBuck]

NCAA probably won’t do a damn thing they don’t have a staff to cover this much shit.

I wonder how many teams already reported in the documents Yahoo did see will suspend any players mentioned for the coming league tourneys and NCAA tourney?

 

[Mgkcbb]

NCAA probably won’t do a damn thing they don’t have a staff to cover this much shit.

If they do, B1G might get more than 4 teams in afterall!

 

[klize17]

Couple IU fans freaking out because Jared Jeffries is on the list. Dude left 16 years ago and the agency didn’t start until 2007

 

[CardinalBoiler]

Couple IU fans freaking out because Jared Jeffries is on the list. Dude left 16 years ago and the agency didn’t start until 2007

I would think a show-cause for Archie would be the appropriate action, FWIW.

 

[otte21]

I for one am shocked by the teams/players that are implicated in this mess (huge eye roll).

 

[CardinalBoiler]

As much as I would like Purdue to win the B1G this year, I really don't want it coming because MSU would somehow have to vacate wins and end Bridges' college career.

I believe the money his mom is purported to have received is below the threshold for ineligibility and they would just need to pay it back. So hopefully that's how it's handled if we even get that far.

 

[northeastspartan]

As much as I would like Purdue to win the B1G this year, I really don't want it coming because MSU would somehow have to vacate wins and end Bridges' college career.

I believe the money his mom is purported to have received is below the threshold for ineligibility and they would just need to pay it back. So hopefully that's how it's handled if we even get that far.

It's such a small amount of money you have to wonder why it was even worth it...unless it's just the tip of the iceberg and there was a lot more later.

 

[SNU0821]

Swanigan who everyone knew was leaving after 1 or 2 and now Edwards. Indiana fans have literally not said shit about another Purdue player leaving early under Painter. Take it as a compliment. Edwards is a beast

Yup. This.

 

[hawkeye bb n fb fan]

You know, I am all for college players getting paid and this seriously isn't a big de/nudge

Voice whispers: Monte Morris is on the spreadsheet

THIS IS AN OUTRAGE AND WE SHOULD CONSIDER ALL PUNISHMENTS, EVEN THE DEATH PENALTY FOR EVERY SCHOOL INVOLVED

 

[CardinalBoiler]

So 400 bucks to Miles mom from an agent is going to burn this season to the ground? That sucks.

Man, I'd hate for this distraction to impact how you guys played against Wisconsin. That'd be a real shame...

 

[MileHighSpartan]

It's such a small amount of money you have to wonder why it was even worth it...unless it's just the tip of the iceberg and there was a lot more later.

That's what I'm wondering. $400 is a run to Costco, as a parent of a sure-fire millionaire you're gonna be swayed by an agent for that?

 

[Jaycg15]

It's such a small amount of money you have to wonder why it was even worth it...unless it's just the tip of the iceberg and there was a lot more later.

Was about to post this. It's hard to imagine that if someone needs $400 that is the only money they every accepted. It's certainly possible, but it's weird to think that someone would just take a one time tiny loan.

 

[Mgkcbb]

If Miles Bridges mom is needing to take $400 "loans", Miles Bridges didnt skip millions in the NBA for nothing. You can almost lock it up that he has for sure been compensated somehow to bypass millions in the NBA and stay another year in college.

Would explain Izzo meeting with the agency as well.

Make sure Bridges is paid and we will assure you he signs with you when he enters the draft sort of thing is my guess.

 

[Mgkcbb]

Read something earlier that Ga Tech players got 3-6 games for similar to $400(not sure how true that is.)

 

[jwardelt]

As much as I would like Purdue to win the B1G this year, I really don't want it coming because MSU would somehow have to vacate wins and end Bridges' college career.

I believe the money his mom is purported to have received is below the threshold for ineligibility and they would just need to pay it back. So hopefully that's how it's handled if we even get that far.

We can help you out there. But only if you ask nicely.

 

[Toast.]

It really doesnt take much watching and evaluating of Nojels game to realize hes a college 4 man offensively imo. But he can play point if you need him to and the 3 as well.

He can guard 1-4 defensively. Im starting to get more excited about his future than HAARMS even because his versatility is going to allow Painter to play the best players possible going forward.

If Purdues best frosh next year are the two bigs then Nojel can play guard. If Eric Hunter and Sasha are ballers then Nojel can play his best position at the 4. That is huge.


Or even this year. When PJ is playing poorly, Eastern can sub in there. When Vince is out, he can sub in there.

Basically what Painter always tried doing with DJ Byrd early in his career iirc.

Yeah it's been nice to see Eastern playing a bit better even though his opportunity has come b/c PJ's play has been horrendous (shoutout though for icing things last night). I think he's going to be really, really difficult for guards to keep out of the lane with time. Really hope this off-season helps him tighten his handle.

If we can find an answer at the 4, I like the Nojel, Carsen, Sasha/Hunter, 4 man, Haarms. Think one of Sasha or Hunter will be able to fill the floor stretch, catch and shoot role well...with Hunter obviously having the potential to be more.

 

[Toast.]

Izzo was just being nice and gave Bridges' mom a couple Chili's and Starbucks gift cards.

Stop hating on the guy, it's clear that Izzo is the choir boy we've always been led to believe.

 

[Mgkcbb]

I guess Purdue fans were right about Branden Dawson all along.