Q & A with Jay Simpson
by oldboiler52 on Jan 27, 2012 11:26 AM EST
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Q: Why did you play the 5 tonight have you played the 5 for Lalu before ?
A: No I never played the 5 before coach just put me there .I don't know the sets for the 5 I always play 3 he wanted me to body up on their big guy so Ray could drive against them.
Q: Why go to Lalu, ?
A: Coach,my mom and my AAU coach all thought I should. They said it would be better for me to learn the 3 since I wouldn't play the 5 after HS. But I miss my family and freinds. It's all school and travel . We practice twice a day and the classes are real hard usually have 2 hrs. homework per night.
Q: Where do you see yourself at Purdue ?
A: I'll play the 4 when I go to Purdue practices Jack has me watch Rob. Jack gives me the play's and sets for the 4. Jack tells me what to work on and how to break down the 4.
Q: How good is Ray ?
A: He's good real good he's the strongest player I know. He can get his shot everytime. Nobody can can stop him at this level he is strong. I like playing with him we are close .
Q: What has Purdue said you need to work on ?
A: Finishing strong at the rim Jack is on me about that.
Q: So what did coach Gary say to after the game ?
A: What is his name? Gary? I don't know him I know he's new I've seen him at practices. He just said good game or something like that .
Q: How often do you talk to coach Painter ?
A: Not much I talk to Jack alot. Or Jack will tell Ray to say something to me but we talk to Jack. I really like Jack he helps me with my game. But I can call coach if I want .
Q: Why Purdue ?
A: It was Purdue for me since 9th grade everything just felt good. When I did my trip they put me with JJ he drove me around and stuff I really liked him he was fun we just hung out. I talk to him alot I can just call him.
Q: How tall are you really ?
A: Six nine and a half . But at tourney's and stuff they say 6'10 . Doen't really matter if you don't play big.
Q: How good is Wilkins? Are we recruiting him.
A: He's raw but he can really fly alot of programs have come to the gym to see him. Oregon has been there alot and some B1G teams .Not sure about Purdue but I hope so he is fun .
Jay is this super nice guy who loves his family .He has two younger brothers who look up to him . He is very well grounded. He isn't looking for a free ride. He said over and over if I work hard I can do this and that . Every answer was I need to work harder on that. He has his health problems under control and is at 235 where Jack wants him at. Many of you say you want a Purdue type of player well we got one. He is a team player who has already showed us he will give his all for Purdue! He gave up his family and freinds to go Lalu. If he had stayed in Champain he would be getting 20 and 15 per. playing against 6'5 guy's. He isn't looking at turning pro. he is looking at playing the next game and working harder. Purdue is lucky to have him and he will tell you he is lucky to have Purdue.
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Wow
Not your typical recruit interview but that was really interesting, especially hearing the way him and Ray interact with the coaches.
Well Done and Thanks!
Really enjoyed the report.
Keep up the good work, OB. I’ve read and seen a lot of reports and clips of Jay over the last couple years. Some good, some not so much. But the more I learn about this kid, the happier I am that he will be a Boiler. But I do have one concern and maybe people who have been closer and seen him more can comment. Does Jay’s pleasant demeanor follow him on to the court? Does he have that inner fire to compete when challenged? You know what I’m talking about. And you know it when you see it. A guy of his size and skill level should be a handful if he’s playing with an edge. I like that he’s aware that he needs to keep working and that he is willing to do it. And I know CMP push him to reach his potential. I just wonder how high that potential is if he is not able to fully assert himself. Regardless, I’m excited to see him in black & gold.
by Hummel's figurines on Jan 27, 2012 1:04 PM EST reply actions
Awesome interview.
You should demand payment for reporting of this quality! Thanks for the contribution, and Jay sounds like an awesome kid. I’ll be cheering for him that much harder knowing how much he wants to come to Purdue, and how hard he is working.
Your to kind
Thank you very much. As you all Know Jay is one of my Fav’s. Hope I can explain why we need team players and good citizens.
Old Boiler
Since you have had the chance to see all the recruits play, which one are the the most excited about coming to Purdue? Could you compare that player to a current or past Purdue player to get an idea of who he reminds you of? Trying to gauge what his skills are.
If I had to guess
It would probably be Bryson Scott.
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Senior All-American Alto Sax
AJ Hammons
Because we need size. The best of the 7 Bryson Scott he compares to Kramer but a much better scorer. Kendall Stevens he is smart and good all around compares to Keaton Grant but scores in more ways. Basil Smotherman compares to Marcus Green a high flyer , Defensive player. Jay Simpson smooth big guy compares to really no one we haven’t had a 6’10- 235 pf for a long time a poor mans Day Day. AJ hammons compares to Ralph Sampson 3. Ronnie Johnson compares to Lewjack with more of an outside shot. Rapheal Davis compares to Troy Lewis or as Travis said Kelsey Barlow he is a leader and always ready to fight for the win. Really hard to compare players. All 7 will come in ready to play. The best 7 I have ever seen should be great as a group. Painter was masterful in putting these two classes in place.
I really appreciate what you do, oldboiler52.
And I agree. Hammons is a big need…but Scott is one hell of a talent. We should have a good team again in a few years.
by Jackson Brunner on Jan 27, 2012 3:49 PM EST up reply actions
+1000
I really appreciate it as well. Just curious, are you a super fan or do this as side work? I’m just wondering how the interview played out. Hey Jay, I’m a big fan, mind if I interview you? Or Hey Jay, I’m oldboiler52, that’s right, master Purdue recruit reporter, can I get an interview?
Well thank you
I talked to him a few times before so no big deal on Interveiw. But anyone could approach him and he would stop and talk awhile doing so he would say sir alot . He is just this super nice guy to everyone. Honestly interveiw is far from correct we were just talking . Let me say this Rapheal Davis and the Scotts are also just nice. But I like Jay he is an outstanding person. And I really like Rapheal . I just show up at the games and when I see a recruit I’ll just start talking they are usually excited to see a Purdue fan. Besides we have that incommon they are all Purdue fans. No to all the other stuff I own a small company . But I have been Oldboiler on ESPN and here for awhile so yes I do say that I’m Oldboiler most know me from that.And they will ask about other players. They also will tweet or email me about their games and where they are on. Most come to this site to see what is said about Purdue they are fans the same as we are. I never ask them for their info to see what they may have posted and they don’t tell me .
Kinda scary that the recruits are reading our posts
Some of our members here have been…. how do I put this nicely….. less than supportive of current players? I’d hate to see that have a negative impact on their perception of our fanbase. On the other hand, it’s good that they can see how excited we are to have them. Take the good with the bad I guess.
They take the negatives
Much harder than the current Players. Not just about them but about their upcoming teamates and coaches. They are fans!!!
Thanks very much, good job scoring the interview
I know that it must be tough playing a new position, and I like that the coaching staff is helping him with stuff already. Also eases some worries I think we are having about if Simpson is ready—it sounds like he is very willing to learn and looks up to the right people.
by Beavis Beefcake on Jan 27, 2012 4:04 PM EST reply actions
I'm glad that he gets it
A: Six nine and a half . But at tourney’s and stuff they say 6’10 . Doen’t really matter if you don’t play big
I just hope he can follow through on it. It seems like he really does want to work hard, and that he’s taking the suggestions from the coaching staff to heart.
BTFU!
overall I give your questions you choose a 9 and a half out of 10 oldboiler
nah, really a 10 considering what a lot of interviewers ask. These were all VERY good questions. Keep it up. Take the next flight out to VA to interview AJ. j/k.
Q: So what did coach Gary say to after the game ?
A: What is his name? Gary? I don’t know him I know he’s new I’ve seen him at practices. He just said good game or something like that .
I find it a little odd that he doesn’t know who Greg Gary is. Oh well.
I found that odd also.
But I know to all of our recruits its about Jack he cares about them and they Know it.Props to coach Owens . He is Pudue!!!!!
good to know. Hope we don't lose him.
wonder how much it hurt to lose Lusk. He seemed to be in on the recruiting quite a bit. I’m sure it hurt to lose Cuonzo before him.
Is there a better website than this (rhetorical question)?
I love this place, and spend WAY too much time on it. OldBoiler, you never cease to amaze! Is it selfish/crazy to say I WANT MORE NOW?
This is what I LOVE most about this kid
He said over and over if I work hard I can do this and that . Every answer was I need to work harder on that.
Not his size. Not his skill. But his attitude. This is the attitude I see in ALL great players. It isn’t about talent. It’s about working hard. Working on things you weren’t good at until you master it. That’s how one improves. If Jay continues with this attitude, I believe he can be an all B1G caliber player.
Some how
Painter recruits these kids over and over who are good people. I think all the trouble he had in the first year makes him more aware.
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