*Official* B1G Off-season Thread
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Comforting to know you are here to make the tough calls. Thank you for your service.
Let’s not get crazy here. Lol. First step is actually getting there. Then we can talk about possibly winning.
Are you referring to the "Franklin to Purdue, Newman to IU" word that was going around before Franklin committed to IU?
Some but also just today read Newman would at least take the Xavier visit. Like I have said before I enjoy following and discussing recruiting but no one knows exactly what some of these kids will do. Nothing is gospel.
I asked if this was the year they’d finally break through and win a bowl game. Didn’t mention anything about Purdue lol.
That might be a situation of just getting differing information from different sources. Everything we heard was that Xavier and Newman had mutual interest but that Bishop's commitment really hurt them. He also stated that distance was a factor (Cincy being 4.5 hrs rather than 1.5 from Purdue). Also heard that rescheduling his official was a bit of a sign, but didn't hear one way or another that he for sure would/wouldn't take the OV.
Obviously take recruiting info with a grain of salt, but Newman's commitment was rather predictable and I don't feel like it exemplifies a 'surprise' recruitment like Carton or Franklin where they picked someone completely different from the school that was perceived as the leader.
I agree. Basically, the only way he could have surprised us is if he had picked anyone but Purdue. Since they both received offers from IU, its always seemed like it was a forgone conclusion that both IU and Purdue would get 1 of them. Along the way, the process did have a few speed bumps and potholes, but even then, it was hard to imagine a different scenario. We never knew which one to what school, but it always seemed like this outcome was going to happen eventually.
Agreed and the end result wasn’t surprising by any means. This was just the timining after reading some other things just yesterday morning. Being a recruiting reporter would suck. All I was saying is that is why I just take it all in and take things with grains of salt. These are kids you just never know.
Just yesterday Josiah James was a lock to Clemson and he committed to Tennessee.
It's a tricky deal. In this case, I do think people may have read too much into what amounted to a kid taking some time during a stressful period in his life. I know a huge part of this was his family's comfort with Painter and some of the support staff within the AD, and obviously the dominoes falling worked in our favor.
Regardless of the how, this worked out really well for Purdue. He's really exactly what this roster needed -- a true 2 guard with a high ceiling. Painter appears to be putting together another really dangerous 3 pt shooting roster that is also more athletic than the guys we've had in the past. My guess is adding Newman should help with Hall as well, as we have a pretty nice roster for a guy like Hall to help complete. If we get Hall, I know the class won't be all world in terms of rankings...but seems like the type that Painter can really succeed with.
There's a reason it's called silly season.
4 of the 5 people liking Death’s overreaction to my post were Purdue fans. Didn’t realize I rustled y’all that bad.
Gotta assume that's every time the episode he appeared in airs. Otherwise, yeesh.
That is what I figured. I assume he gets a cut of the Hulu deal as well. Guy isn't going broke but still quite a few checks every year.
You think they have a direct deposit setup or does he get an actual check? Would it even be worth going to the bank?
Good question. I’ll tell ya how we can test this, send me a check for $250 every so often and I’ll let you know if it was worth going to the bank each time or not.
I was almost an All-Star as many times as him. Major league, youth baseball league, who really cares about what league it was anyway?
If I have a check for less than 25k, it goes directly in the trash bin
Ain’t nobody got time for that
I have two that refuse to get on Direct deposit, one is finally agreeing to it. The other won't be getting a check after this year.
There are fvcking defense contractors that can’t figure out direct deposit. Its the most asinine thing in the world.
So that was 5-5 not counting the Tampa, Detroit, or Braves games.
Sorry I missed the game tonight but you missed today too so not sorry.
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