National Signing Day: Welcome Our New Boilermakers
by BoilerTMill on Nov 9, 2011 7:47 AM EST
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PrintAll we are looking for today is five pieces of paper, faxed to the athletic offices. It seems so simple, but in reality it holds the future of our basketball program. Today four young men (maybe five?) will officially join the Purdue family. Today they become Boilermakers.
Rapheal Davis - The 6'5" swingman has been committed forever it seems. He started at Ft. Wayne South, committed originally as a freshman, and now he is a senior a LaLumiere up in LaPorte. he looks like a solid small forward.
Ronnie Johnson - With Lewis Jackson graduating this year we need a point guard. Enter Terone Johnson's little brother. We'll get to see an early battle or two this season between him and Kevin Ferrell.
Jay Simpson - Our future starting power forward at 6'9" 250. Those numbers alone make me salivate having him as a rebounder/enforcer in the paint, especially with the next young man beside him.
A.J. Hammons - Behold, a true center at 7' 260. Size has been a problem for Purdue in the past, but will no longer be with Hammons and Simpson at the 4 and 5 spots.
Welcome to the family, young men. You are now Boilermakers for life.
Of course, we're hoping to add one more name to this list, and that's why this is an Open Thread. Gary Harris, come on down. We'll welcome you to West Lafayette with open arms.
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Today's singing schedule:
Ronnie Johnson – 7:45 AM
Jay Simpson – 9:30 AM
Rapheal Davis – 9:30 AM
AJ Hammons – 4 PM
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These guys can sing too?
Wow! This is an amazingly talented group!!
"There's no hope until Hope is gone!"
C'mon man, it's early
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Sorry Pete
Couldn’t resist.
I was, however, looking forward to the Davis & Simpson duet at 9:30…
"There's no hope until Hope is gone!"
Simpson sings the songs
Davis tells the jokes.
it’s a good show
>Hoosier by birth, Boilermaker by the grace of God
>Don't cry, MSU - It's just a game...
"Indiana wants me - Lord I can't go back there!"
Maybe we can have Gary Harris do the 1970’s classic by one hit wonder Taylor Dean:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZL_tZxyBDo
Evidently Crean said sumtin’ about one of his buddies, cuz he gets a little hostile mid song.
"There's no hope until Hope is gone!"
Well
That’s 3 minutes and 58 seconds I’ll never get back…
It's 70's AM cheese, dude!
But it still beats Sullinger’s cover of Miley Cyrus.
That said, I can’t believe you listened to the whole thing. Were you expecting it to get better?
"There's no hope until Hope is gone!"
We need a little humor here somewhere
Some folks have their panties so tied up in a bunch over G.H., that they might just need a little laugh or two to keep them from climbing the water tower….
Truly amazing...
I knew these guys were good, but they can sing too?
Man, I can’t wait for next fall: we’ll have one hell of a midnight madness, with singing, and dancing, and……..ohh wait….
Suck it, Hoosier Hysteria
We’ll win the National title THEN the Tony Awards!
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lets hope its tony caliber
and not high school musical
A capella powerhouse?
Suddenly I have visions of the entire basketball team competing on NBC’s “The Sing Off”. Could be the dawning of a new age in Purdue Basketball, lulling our opponents into complacency with delicious 5 part harmonies.
So, then....
Would it be safe to assume that Ronnie is inked up already then?
If he was supposed to sign it (sign & fax, or have an assistant coach there to do it in person) before school started this morning, then he would already be done by now then?
Ronnie is officially on board!
purdueexponent Purdue Exponent
2012 point guard Ronnie Johnson has signed and faxed in his letter of intent, Johnson officially becomes the first member of the 2012 class.
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is it too soon to pair him up with a late model used car?
Maybe something from that fine rumor mill known as Twin City Dodge?
>Hoosier by birth, Boilermaker by the grace of God
>Don't cry, MSU - It's just a game...
Good deal...
One down, three to go….
i don’t really see anything coming out of Fishers today, or even tomorrow. The early period runs to the 16th, and doesn’t he have a regional football game this weekend against F.W. Snider?
That they do
It damn near ended up being against my Wildkats. Kokomo led Snider 28-21 late in the 1st half last Friday, but then Snider’s D got there. They won 52-28.
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I suspect we'll get at least a verbal today or tomorrow.
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If you are sitting by your computer waiting to see where Gary Harris is going, go back to work. Joy Harris informs Scout.com nothing is happening soon, though a decision today is not out of the equation.
http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1126533.html
Sup Jello Shot?
Was about to post that
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Glad to see...
…on Scout.com that the Loosiers no longer have the top ranked recruiting class.
I would be kinda shocked if nothing slipped out today.
It’s signing day, and I’m sure Gary will be texting a lot of friends telling them congrats. Maybe he lets a bit slip out? I dunno, wishful thinking.
I applaud the dude for taking his time in deciding; oh to be a fly on the wall of those family conversations… Whatever Joy Harris said, I’m here all day. Aviation Security? Pshh that project can hold off.
This is agonizing
You have to think that the fact that both his parents are Boilermakers will be a huge part in his decision. How could he not grow up as a Purdue fan? Of course I guess I take for granted that everyone else who graduated from Purdue is as rabid as myself (and everyone else who posts here at this fine website). I am already starting early on my 16 month old daughter. She enjoys sitting on my lap watching football and now recently basketball and regardless of what team is playing she says “Purdue, daddy”. My Dad, two of my uncles and my aunt are all Purdue grads and I grew up wanting to go to Purdue.
Boiler Up. Hammer Down.
It goes both ways...
It can be a deterrent as much as an incentive.
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I guess what I meant
is that from my personal experience it would help. I guess don’t count out peer pressure a s a big factor though when we are talking about high school kids.
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by Boilerfan1234 on Nov 9, 2011 9:35 AM EST up reply actions
Young 'ens
There are few things I enjoy more than teaching a toddler to say “Boilermaker”.
"There's no hope until Hope is gone!"
Can't wait...
My son is just learning da-da, but he applies it to just about everything so it’s meaningless. But I do sing Hail Purdue to him on a daily basis to ensure that his brain is properly calibrated.
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Taught my daughter very ealry on...
….to try and say Purdue Boilermakers. She was 2 or so years old, and constantly caused everyone to laugh heartily when she instead would say…….Puh-doo Maker-makers!
(So I guess she must have visited the Purdue marketing staff some time ago and helped them with the foundation for that imaginative new slogan!)
Meantime, hope GH will soon make us all heave a big sigh of relief.
BTFU !!
Hail Purdue
My son was singing Hail Purdue at 4 years old.
by boiler-me84 on Nov 9, 2011 9:31 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Dad?
I didn’t know you had an account on here!
by Marty Davenport on Nov 9, 2011 5:33 PM EST up reply actions
Brainwashed children
My wife and I (Purdue alums, met at Purdue) have both decided not to force Purdue on our daughter, but we’ve done everything you can possibly do to influence an unborn daughter. LOL. My wife is due to deliver next week, we have a purdue onesie (sp?) in the hospital bag. She has at least 10 Purdue outfits already, ranging in size from newborn to 1 year. Purdue pacifiers, blankets, shoes, everything you can think of. Did you know there’s even a Purdue kid’s book?
http://www.amazon.com/Hello-Purdue-Pete-Aimee-Aryal/dp/1932888306
Yeah, it’s prominently displayed right in front of the bookshelf we made for her. Are we overzealous? Perhaps, but such is the pride of a Purdue Boilermaker.
We've been dressing our daughter in Purdue gear since she was born
She’s had Purdue onesies, a baby Purdue football jersey, a Boilermaker cheerleader outfit etc. We currently live in Dallas so it’s important she gets exposure since she won’t get it locally.
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by Boilerfan1234 on Nov 9, 2011 9:46 AM EST up reply actions
This site is the result of brainwashing
I was brought home from the hospital in a Purdue outfit after I was born. It was in the middle of Purdue’s only 10-win season in football.
I told my dad when i was very young I wanted to go to Notre Dame and he corrected me by saying it was fine, but he would only pay Purdue tuition.
My parents got me Purdue football season tickets when I was eight in 1987 and I’ve had them every year since (except 1994 when the money went to my sister’s wedding instead)
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kids are great.... so impressionable at an early age
Whenever I wear a Purdue shirt, hat or whatever, my 3 year old points to it and says, "Look, you’re shirt says “GO PURDUE”!".
love it
>Hoosier by birth, Boilermaker by the grace of God
>Don't cry, MSU - It's just a game...
by sea.of.white on Nov 9, 2011 10:39 AM EST up reply actions
I have one more uncle who went to IU
Since it was the 70’s I’m convinced he was on drugs.
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Additionally,
Welcome to Purdue, Class of 2012!!! We’re super stoked you’re coming regardless of whether we get Gary. Boiler Up!
Hear, Hear!
With or without GH we are going to be phenomenal. We have some serious talent committed in the next two years! Boiler Up!
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by Boilerfan1234 on Nov 9, 2011 9:38 AM EST up reply actions
In a few minutes
Simpson and Raphael Davis are in a press conference at the moment.
It's nice that
Simpson and Davis are playing together this year. Team chemistry could be good, kind of like the baby boilers, but we won’t call them that.
Welcome Jay and Rapheal!
purdueexponent Purdue Exponent
2012 Raphael Davis and Jay Simpson have signed their NLI and are officially Boilermakers.
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A guy on Twitter 'G2 Blog'
Is claiming Harris has chosen Mich. St. and is just waiting to tell Izzo:
“Posted on the G2, Gary Harris has chosen Michigan State, waiting for opportunity to call Izzo to let him know.”
“Izzo is traveling / preparing for the Carrier Classic, that’s the main reason for the delay in announcing Gary’s decision.”
Here’s a link to the guys blog: http://gamblersgazette.blogspot.com/
I don’t really know who this guy is but he seems overwhelmingly confident about his source. who knows…
Traveling?
If MSU was a done deal, he would be aware of Izzo’s travel plans and an announcement would be in the can – it would not be held up waiting for a plane to land.
"There's no hope until Hope is gone!"
Bogus
This is the same guy that said IU and Purdue were elinated. This is just a failed attempt of a scoop grab. It’s a safe/low-risk bet..at least that is the perception.
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Did this guy think
that maybe Gary was waiting til he could get a hold of Izzo to tell him that he’d be taking his talents to West Lafayette instead of East Lansing before Izzo found out from someone other than Gary?
That's what I was thinking
All this fuss over some attention grabber posting speculations without a credible source.
So Joy says no decision today....but this guy
claims it’s already a done deal of Harris to MSU. I think this is the same clown that said it was down to UK and MSU last week. Maybe he’s right. He’s got a 1 in 4 chance, right?
http://gamblersgazette.blogspot.com/2011/11/source-local-star-recruit-chooses.html
What is Joy's Twitter again?
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Not sure
Just read she said so on GBI free board.
hmm
I’ve never heard of this blog…
Anyone have thoughts?
by PurdueEnginerd on Nov 9, 2011 10:40 AM EST up reply actions
he could very well be right
But I’m not going to trust that some blog I’ve never heard of has some inside information that somehow the national recruiting services and the local reporters somehow don’t have access to. I’d say there’s a high probability that he’s full of shit. Good for him though, I’m sure he’ll pick up a few Twitter followers.
Most people seem to think that MSU is the leader for whatever reason, so claiming you have an exclusive source who has told you that he’s picked MSU is a pretty safe bet.
If Jeff Rabjohns, Brian Neubert or any of the well-known national guys (Evan Daniels, David Telep etc…) say something, then I’ll listen. Otherwise, I’d just ignore it.
http://therailroadtie.com/
Boiler up!
by therailroadtie on Nov 9, 2011 10:52 AM EST up reply actions
Right on
Remember… Jeff Washburn commented that GH has already turned down Kentucky.
Agree with everyone here
If GH’s mom doesn’t know where he is going how does some random guy on the internet?
yeah
Washburn and Jody Demling are also good sources.
http://therailroadtie.com/
Boiler up!
by therailroadtie on Nov 9, 2011 11:11 AM EST up reply actions
We just have to get that first national championship
then getting the 5 star guys will be a lot easier
GH would(will) be an awesome get
But part of me thinks we have already won as far as the 2012 recruiting goes. We have a monster PF coming in and a monster at center coming in. Even Miller with Cardinal didn’t have the potential that Simpson and AJH have.
If all we get is this Fab 4, instead of a new Fab 5, so be it. We are still going to be great.
Agree
It’s what I’ve said for months if we could get our true 5 and we did in AJ. Can’t freaking wait to see Painter mold him.
GH would simply be icing on the cake.
I agree we have a solid class for 2012 already
But it’s time for Purdue to start connecting on some of these big time recruits. If we want to take that next step as a program, to an elite level, we need to land a 5-star every now and then. In most cases, it’s usually a domino effect. You get one, you start landing others. Gary Harris could be that domino. I think landing him would go a long way in pursuing other big-time recruits (i.e. Derek Willis) as we move forward.
This class is great as is. It could be something truly special with GH.
We've had our share
Of swings and misses (Zeller, Dawson, the list goes down the line). It’s time to land one.
Let's not forget about 2013
We have what is the number one recruit in Indiana right now, along with two other very good players. Even if we don’t get Harris, we still have a chance at Willis.
I wouldnt concede here
Remember Painter Gate… that drive to East Lansing wont be fun
by clappy the clown on Nov 9, 2011 10:38 AM EST reply actions
Not to sound like Dakich
But I don’t know how seriously you can take that blog. Looking at some of their other posts, seems like your typical blog that is more speculation than substance.
Another tweet by someone Ive never heard of
NextCats Ben Roberts
As Indiana blog reports that Gary Harris has picked Michigan St, ESPN says all 4 schools still in play and he won’t sign today.
Where is Jonathan Paige when you need him?!?!?
He always has the scoop on these things!
I'm only reporting based on stuff from the source.
There is no clue from his mom’s tweet, so that’s where we are.
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He's going to shock the world and go to Northwestern
You heard it here first.
Nah, IPFW
He satisfies IU and Purdue that way, plus he is closer to East Lansing.
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This is turning into PainterGate once again,
only this time our program isn’t ruined if we don’t get our way. Seriously though, take a step back and analyze the situation with regards to past situations (mainly PainterGate). Twitter is a double black diamond ski slope. Everyone can post their thoughts and if they have a blog they’re immediately deemed credible. Everyone goes bonkers over what one attention seeker says merely because he has a blog name attached to it.
Take a step back and step down from the ledge if you’re there. We’re fine. That’s it and that’s all. When Gary Harris steps to the podium and says his peace, we’ll know.
Agreed, this is exactly like PainterGate
Twitter sucks as a source and anyone that uses it is a hack
The worst moment of Painter Gate
Was when the ESPN Radio guys from St. Lo were reporting that robbie would transfer too…I felt like I was going to throw up…
I think I would have lost my shit
I would writing this blog from a Unabomber shack in Montana with a 6 month beard.
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Who writes the stories on indiana.sbnation.com?
There is a story on there about national signing day and in numerous places they state that its between Purdue and MSU. I’m surprised they aren’t including IU in these stories at all, or UK for that matter.
Glad I can help!
I’ve been doing stuff there since it launched in August 2010. it pains me to write about IU
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Don’t worry, it’s very obvious.
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by John M (The Crimson Quarry) on Nov 9, 2011 11:49 AM EST up reply actions
I know
Trying to do better about it.
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Aw, you’re no fun. Seriously, if you ever need my pre-publication thoughts on whether a piece is “fair and balanced,” you know where to find me.
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by John M (The Crimson Quarry) on Nov 9, 2011 12:14 PM EST up reply actions
Fair and balanced from my obviously biased perspective, of course.
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by John M (The Crimson Quarry) on Nov 9, 2011 12:14 PM EST up reply actions
Taken from Twitter
With all the activity I’ve seen on Twitter, do you think either of the LaLumiere commits are going to get anything done in school today?
lol
-“oh hey whats up? just doing some paper work in an empty gym”
“Got my fax machine over here”
by PurdueEnginerd on Nov 9, 2011 12:03 PM EST up reply actions
right
this is not a reasonable place to send a fax?
>Hoosier by birth, Boilermaker by the grace of God
>Don't cry, MSU - It's just a game...
by sea.of.white on Nov 9, 2011 12:32 PM EST up reply actions
Twitter is such a self fulfilled prophecy.
One blog reports GH to MSU, people retweet it, and then everyone says OHHHH IT LOOKS LIKE GARY HARRIS TO MSU1
Case in point: G2 reports Gary to MSU. People and Peegs retweet it, and then everyone says, “Ohh it’s looking like Gary is going to MSU”. Gag me. Twitter blows.
It gets annoying.
There’s nothing worse than faulty sources.
by Jackson Brunner on Nov 9, 2011 11:37 AM EST up reply actions
And by the way, I'd still feel this way if reports were GH to Purdue.
by Caleb Benner on Nov 9, 2011 11:39 AM EST up reply actions
I also don't believe its been narrowed down to MSU and Purdue.
While I think it’s a safe assessment, nobody in the family has said that. In fact, the family said they haven’t narrowed it down at all…
by Caleb Benner on Nov 9, 2011 11:41 AM EST up reply actions
I've seen some more credible sources back that statement
But you’re right, I don’t think you can truly rule out any of the 4 schools at this point.
B CARD
IS BACK!
http://www.indystar.com/article/20111107/SPORTS0602/111107022/Former-Purdue-star-Brian-Cardinal-joins-school-s-athletics-staff?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Sports|s
CARDINAL FOR AD!
WE LANDED ON THE MOON!!!
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The Brian Cardinal news has been out for a few days lol
Relax man, I just love memes.
by Jackson Brunner on Nov 9, 2011 11:58 AM EST up reply actions
It is looking like Painter can't make up his mind.
Painter said that neither player wants to red-shirt and Painter will probably wait another week or two and use them in practice and go from there. Of course this means they can’t play those first 2 or 3 games. but that is what I saw from Washburn
Boiler Up!
by Finalfourbum4 on Nov 9, 2011 12:13 PM EST up reply actions
Hate to say it...
but neither one have impressed me thus far. Still guessing it’s Lawson to redshirt though.
Agree.
Although I wonder how much of it is nerves. Yeah these guys have played in big games I’m sure, but can anything really prepare you for Mackey? Not to mention that you’re playing to earn your minutes, and hopefully avoid the redshirt. They both have the raw talent, I have no doubt that Painter and his staff will develop both of them into big time contributors. Just look at Marcius!
Marcius may not be the best example
Maybe JJ. I haven’t seen anything from Marcius that tells me he’ll be a big time contributor.
Then again I’m a very pessimistic person
Good point
JJ is probably a better example. In my shortsightedness I was just thinking of what improvement he seems to have made since last year. Last year choosing between him and Bade was like choosing between Marve and Terbush in football. Either way you’re guaranteed numerous mistakes, most likely resulting points for the oppositon. In the two games thus far, Marcius looks vastly improved, and he’s not getting pushed around.
About to go work out
If the shit hits the fan while I am on the treadmill I’m sure it will hold up
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Back from my workout
The old dude that constantly walks around the weight room not doing anything said he once saw a 30-second clip of Harris and is convinced he’s committing to the University of Pyongyang.
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Yeah.
The fact that he always uses his right hand (1%) to dribble means that he could care less about his left hand (99%). What a commie…
http://www.wlfi.com/dpp/news/local/stranded-dolphin-named-after-drew-brees
How many QBs get a dolphin named after them??
Hammons
ESPNU’s 100 List is showing AJ as “signed”.
Pete said he’s scheduled to sing at 4PM. Did this one slip by us?
"There's no hope until Hope is gone!"
I am very excited to welcome this class...
It seems like a very well-rounded class with a lot of potential. 2 Big men, a point guard that (gasp!) has been known to lock-down the unstoppable Yogi, an athletic forward… things look bright for the future of Purdue basketball. Painter seems to have done an excellent job of putting together pieces that will continue the success the team has seen recently. With Gary or not, year after year, Painter seems to be recruiting to continually maintain a solid foundation for the program.
On a side note, I prefer our situation to that of IU’s. Painter is consistently funneling in lots of potential which he has proven to be able to develop. Crean has yet to prove he can win in the Big Ten or develop his players. I cannot wait to watch how things unfold. My feeling is that the bowel “Movement” will be taking a big dump throughout their years at IU, never living up to the expectations of the wackos in Bloomington and around the state. I am so glad Painter has returned the basketball program to the level it is today… and can’t wait to see what the future holds!
Go Boilers!
IMO humble and worthless opinion
Painter is the better coach, IU has more a slightly more talented class…all in all should equal out pretty well and finally return the rivalry back to where it should be, with both teams in the upper half of the conference annually.
Genius tweet:
“Use logic here people. Gary Harris didn’t know his decision in the a.m. Do you think he decided at school while his parents were at work?”
Gary Harris / MSU Update (via US Naval Intelligence Wireless Semaphore)
Low on fuel , the Michigan State team plane was forced to ditch after a missed approach to the USS Carl Vinson this afternoon. The attempt was waved-off when it was discovered that the flight deck was fouled by a Roy Williams photo-op.
Any announcement regarding where Gary Harris will attend college next year will be delayed until Coach Izzo is fished out of San Diego Bay.
"There's no hope until Hope is gone!"
the report doesn't mention WHO was flying that plane.....
>Hoosier by birth, Boilermaker by the grace of God
>Don't cry, MSU - It's just a game...
Nile Kinnick?
It would be like Our Most Hated Rival to get involved.
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Another factor in Purdue's favor
with Capt. Sully piloting the team plane, water landings are no problem.
"There's no hope until Hope is gone!"
IT'S KELSEY BARLOW!!!
and he’s got a STEEL CHAIR!
sorry – watch far too much professional wrestling as a kid
>Hoosier by birth, Boilermaker by the grace of God
>Don't cry, MSU - It's just a game...
This should put the G2 post to bed.
Gary Harris via text to Brian Snow “Everybody seems to have a source close to my family… lol”
by Caleb Benner on Nov 9, 2011 2:03 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Putting on my obsessive-fan shrink hat for a moment...
That tells me that he has not decided on MSU yet, even privately. Maybe he still will eventually, but he either doesn’t know yet or has decided on elsewhere. I don’t see him going out of his way to quash a rumor unless it was untrue.
"Hey Jay, what time is it?"
"9:30"
"AND IU STILL SUCKS!"
by Boiler Bandsman on Nov 9, 2011 2:14 PM EST up reply actions
quashing untrue rumors on signing day
The recruiting equivalent of “Whack-a-Mole”.
From everything I’ve seen, Gary and his family are content to play it close to the vest and let people “say what dey say”.
"There's no hope until Hope is gone!"
I'd like to do an experiment where we all have blog names and report that we know from a source GH is going to Purdue.
Then we’ll see how Twitter reacts and how GH is seemingly leaning to Purdue.
Miklasz Boilermaker Basketball Insider
Would be a good one.
Boiler Up. Hammer Down.
by Boilerfan1234 on Nov 9, 2011 2:13 PM EST up reply actions
ESPN will give anyone their own show I guess
How else could you explain Bernie or Colin Cowherd being employed there.
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by Boilerfan1234 on Nov 9, 2011 2:45 PM EST up reply actions
was a way to settle bad gambling debts from Super Bowl XLIV
>Hoosier by birth, Boilermaker by the grace of God
>Don't cry, MSU - It's just a game...
You're still here?
I already told you, he’s going to Northwestern.
It’s over. Go home.
damn that Bill Carmondy
>Hoosier by birth, Boilermaker by the grace of God
>Don't cry, MSU - It's just a game...
And of course with all this going on
The Indy Star has 4 articles about IU recruiting, none about Purdue.
Don’t let that rag hurt your feelings. Indystar is on life support like all the other papers. Blogs like this one do a fine job of relaying information.
by SmallMarketBigPlays on Nov 9, 2011 2:45 PM EST up reply actions
How Good is Gary Harris?
I confess to never having seen video on Gary Harris. Forget the 5*’s, the scouting service rankings and associated hype. Can someone who has either seen him play in person, or viewed extensive video; tell me this player is good enough to justify this level of anticipation. (and subsequent elation or dejection)
Or are we just all bored with our jobs?
Bored
More likely bored with Purdue Football and awaiting regular season basketball.
What I Thought
I’m going to count the minutes until NIU tip-off as a diversion.
Here you go
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Gary+Harris+YouTube
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by Boilerfan1234 on Nov 9, 2011 2:48 PM EST up reply actions
Why aren’t we included in the Gary Harris sweepstakes? I don’t understand
Buckeye by birth, but BOILERMAKER by the grace of God!
you think you're so cute with your slick-back hair....
I INVENTED SLICKED-BACK HAIR!
>Hoosier by birth, Boilermaker by the grace of God
>Don't cry, MSU - It's just a game...
I think we are all losing it
Dow down close to 400. Greece and Italy in dear default. And we are all pining GH’s service, despite he will not announce today. Am I going to stop reading this blog… no.
Painter
Does he seem chubbier in that photo?
by PurdueEnginerd on Nov 9, 2011 3:58 PM EST up reply actions
App
Why don’t they have an SB nation App for Android Phones yet? I wanna keep updated on this thread but I’ll be driving home at 4.
I know….I know……..also so I can keep updated at home without being stuck on the computer.
I think numerous people did that on here.
what a trying couple of days.
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by HawkeyeBoiler on Nov 9, 2011 2:59 PM EST up reply actions
Having someone text you important updates is a lot healthier than having Twitter up and getting nervous every time a new Tweet shows up...
Where’s my fiancee to take the computer away?
Go home to your families
I can confidently say that no announcement regarding Gary Harris’ future will be announced today.
Reaction images? I got 'em
Senior All-American Alto Sax
BIG NEWS
ESPN News – Rivals reports 5 star 2012 SG Gary Harris has verbally committed to Northwestern. Signing to take place this weekend.
I hate you.
And so any doctors that ever treat me for hypertension.
"Hey Jay, what time is it?"
"9:30"
"AND IU STILL SUCKS!"
by Boiler Bandsman on Nov 9, 2011 3:44 PM EST up reply actions
*so "do" any
"Hey Jay, what time is it?"
"9:30"
"AND IU STILL SUCKS!"
by Boiler Bandsman on Nov 9, 2011 3:45 PM EST up reply actions
love it
damn you Bill Carmondy
>Hoosier by birth, Boilermaker by the grace of God
>Don't cry, MSU - It's just a game...
For those who don't get it
this meme is called “First World Problems”
by Jackson Brunner on Nov 9, 2011 3:53 PM EST up reply actions
So Lunardi just put his first bracketology up for this season...
Purdue is a 7 seed in the West bracket playing Nova in Greensboro then the winner play Duke. I know its early and people are still up in the air about us but i still think this is really low i was hoping for a 5 or 6 at the lowest
Boiler Up!
is it just me or...
does the tournament committee and lunardi love sending the boilers out west?
Fitting destination?
It’s almost like the selection committee thinks Purdue is an Ivy League school too…lol
ivy league
my best friend is from hawaii and his mom still thinks purdue is an ivy league school. no use in correcting her. apparently we have a great rep out west.
out "west", they also think that Purdue is "east coast"
couple folks I know from the Rockies thought that Purdue was on the east coast. and before you ask, yes, they were completely aware that it was in Indiana.
To your call once more we rally....
preferably with first round games in the PIT in New Mexico
F#*&ing hate that place
>Hoosier by birth, Boilermaker by the grace of God
>Don't cry, MSU - It's just a game...
queue Nam-like flashbacks
I have never hated the world as much as the bad mood I was in when f8%$ing Wisconsin denied The Custodian, Gene, and our five seniors a surprise Final Four.
Oh, and I was a student, plus the Final Four was 50 miles away in Indy…
… agaisnt three teams we had already played…
… two of which we had beaten.
A futile crusade to prevent mass ignorance
HammerAndRails, SBNation's Boilermaker Blog
Don't forget the 1996 flameout, either, vs Georgia
It was a weak bracket (ok, we were part of the reason why,) but other high seeds fell.
…and to think once upon a time, I loved the Pit, because NC State beat Houston there.
by Beavis Beefcake on Nov 9, 2011 5:15 PM EST up reply actions
A 7 seed, in the West???
Gee, color me surprised.
First bracket of the new season (Our season hasn’t even officially started even), and already they are showing our road to the Final 4 as making a stop in Durham for the DOOKIES. Wow, that would be unexpected….TIC.
I'm sick of us playing Duke early on
let’s meet them in a Final Four and see what happens.
To your call once more we rally....
Does That Make Duke a #2 Seed Then???
not bloody likely….
by ZoKnowsDefense on Nov 9, 2011 4:44 PM EST up reply actions
I think it's fair
Apparently, when filling this in, the auto-fill said I’d mentioned a 6-7 seed.
We’ll see how the (redshirt) freshmen do and how Hummel holds up. I think we have a lot of variables still in play.
by Beavis Beefcake on Nov 9, 2011 5:12 PM EST up reply actions
God, please kill my twitter feed.....
Ben Roberts
NextCats Ben Roberts
Paul Biancardi on Gary Harris: “The more I hear is that it’s down to Michigan State and Purdue with the Boilers closing fast.”
14 minutes ago
MUST NOT REFRESH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well I guess I am ok with that
i would rather have him go to MSU than the other two schools apparently in the running. Hoping Purdue pulls it off however.
Can Someone Please Explain to Me....
when a recruiting decision is coming down to the wire and in this case “Boilers are closing fast” what specifically is taking place to justify such a comment??? Or is it just recruting hyperbole?
by ZoKnowsDefense on Nov 9, 2011 4:43 PM EST up reply actions
Just hyperbole/speculation to increase readers
Never forget the commercial aspect on the part of the media in all of this.
We've had a couple against MSU, haven't we?
1997:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QERnyF4K32g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lifb2sWQX5g
1998, too.
by Beavis Beefcake on Nov 9, 2011 5:11 PM EST up reply actions
oh, glorious flashbacks.
also..
-hard to believe how far broadcasting has come in the last.. oh man. really? 14 years?
-i had forgotten how different the espn2 logo used to be
To your call once more we rally....
I still remember being ecstatic about the scores on the bottom
But I forget when they started actually scrolling, with individual stats. That was just too awesome for me.
Also, I remember listening to the Cliz on a staticy radio for Purdue games (had to really futz with the antenna in the Chicago area) because otherwise I might have to wait 15 minutes for updates.
by Beavis Beefcake on Nov 10, 2011 12:41 AM EST up reply actions
I guess it's our job as fans to become numb to this.
When Gary does decide and chooses a school that is not Purdue, we simply must move on. If he chooses Purdue, be elated. Its a sense of optimistic pessimism if that makes any sense…
I declare riots if GH doesnt come here
mainly because I need a break from school
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by HawkeyeBoiler on Nov 9, 2011 4:32 PM EST up reply actions
if GH doesn't come here,
I’d rather it be Slick Cal’s group. just because I don’t want to face him, because from everything I’ve gathered, he comes from a family that does things the right way, and I don’t want to hate him. but if he goes to IU or MSU, I will kind of have to, at least a little bit, hate him.
but the real paradox is, if he gets pulled into Slick Cal’s enterprise, there goes his reputation for doing things the right way.
To your call once more we rally....
Nobody knows.
UK fans swear Purdue is out, Purdue fans swear UK is out. IU not mentioned in any of this, but they signed all 5 of their recruits today which isn’t good from what I know. MSU is supposedly a favorite, but that is just Twitter trash. Gary texted that he hadn’t decided.
highly doubtful
knowing our administration, they’ll let us moan and whine about it for a few years before finally getting the message and then blaming us all for not speaking up about it sooner.
To your call once more we rally....
BOOK IT. He's going to Ohio State
This video footage from the LeBron James Skills Academy has the following caption, written back in August:
Gary Harris is ESPN’s top shooting guard from the class of 2012. Harris is a 6’4 guard from Indiana with offers from Indiana, Louisville, Ohio State, Ohio State, and Illinois amongst others. These highlights are from the 2011 LeBron James Skills Academy in Akron, Ohio.
I think it’s obvious he’s going to O$U. They apparently offered him TWO scholarships.
To your call once more we rally....
In other news...
Penn State’s president is reportedly resigning tonight. Also, Black Shoe Diaries managed to get over 1100 comments on their thread about JoePa retiring since this morning. Hopefully not all trolls.
To your call once more we rally....
Freep (Detroit Free Press) still reporting / tweeting
that they’ve signed three and are still waiting for news on Gary Harris
BTFU !!
Detroit Free Press
are they a D-II school?
>Hoosier by birth, Boilermaker by the grace of God
>Don't cry, MSU - It's just a game...
Just to muddy the water on GH a bit...
I’m a Psych Professor and the research on persuasion and decision making says this:
All other things being equal, there is a clear advantage to those persuasive messages that came first or last. The stuff in the middle tends to get lost. In this case then we’re talking about MSU getting the last shot at convincing GH. (I don’t remember which of the “Final Four” came first)
More importantly, the research further finds that the communicator that goes first has the advantage IF there is a great deal of time that passes between the messages and the decision. For example, visiting Purdue, IU, KU and then MSU and then not making a decision for a few months would benefit Purdue.
Unfortunately, in a situation where the decision needs to be made soon after the last message is rec’d, there is a strong tendency for the last message rec’d to win out. With GH’s decision being made so soon after his final visit to MSU, this research would predict an MSU-LOI sometime soon.
No doubt this is an over-analysis – especially since the first words in this explanation were “all other things being equal” but, as a dweeb myself, it’s interesting.
If there’s a real world application here for us tho it would be this…if research holds, the longer GH delays before making his decision the worse for MSU.
You were Correct
Unfortunately. Please consult with Coach Painter on future recruiting efforts (Willis).
Well, agree w/your analysis
…and sadly it turns out correct. Don’t you at least sometimes just hate to be right?
Very rarely do any of us hate being right but...
….I’ll try to make it up to you.
Ready?….
My next prediction is that Hope is fired after the season.
(MB, are you listening?)
5 Star
Have we had a “5 star” recruit before?
I know we have had that quality of talent before. (Mount, JBC, Big Dog) but since the advent of the rating system anyone? Rob et. al. were 4 stars right?
We had one
Mike Robinson. He was a McD AA. He is every bit like GH, except maybe 2 inch taller. Was averaging some ridiculous 30ppg + 8 rpg as a senior. I think he came in the same year a year after Brian Cardinal, but Cardinal red-shirt so they both played as senior on the EE team in 2000.
this thread
has gotten a bit out of hand…but i still keep coming back. and i believe our 07 class were all 4 stars
I think we are forgetting they weren't "just 4 stars"
Smooge was a top 40 player according to a lot of websites. JJ was around 50th I believe. Hummel was the lowest recruit of the Big Three (plus The Traitor) and he was around 70th.
While I have no doubt this class will do good things, it is a bit unfair to compare them to the 2007 class.
Correction
Smooge was 35th at the lowest nationally. ESPN had him at 20th. He was a top 10 SG in the nation that year.
Tweeted from Snow by the way.
No doubts about this one.
And that's it ladies and gents.
Gary Harris is going to MSU. “I’m Going to State,” Gary Harris commits to MSU via Scout.com and Brian Snow.
@KyleNeddenriep
And there you have it. Hamilton Southeastern guard Gary Harris commits to Michigan State to cap signing day.
You guys still have a sick class though
again with this horse shit.
at least it wasn’t iu
by weasel cleaner on Nov 9, 2011 7:53 PM EST up reply actions
Well that's that.
Good luck to him, but remember we have a crazy good class coming in. Looking forward to the coming years. We win a NC or get to a FF and the 5 stars will come.
Really?
This is how it ends? I don’t see anything other than on twitter…
Boiler Up! Hammer Down!
by JuJuan some Moore? on Nov 9, 2011 7:48 PM EST reply actions
Just appeared on Rivals...
http://www.purdue.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1291225
Welp, Ronnie, A.J., Rapheal and Jay… welcome aboard… and let’s BEAT STATE!!!!!
Boiler Up! Hammer Down!
by JuJuan some Moore? on Nov 9, 2011 7:52 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
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