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QUOTE(He_Gawn @ Nov 4, 2006 -> 08:57 PM) Greasy pinpointed what I was saying. It's basically useless to talk about Gordon in this thread because it always leads to a certain fanbase getting uneasy. QUOTE(He_Gawn @ Nov 4, 2006 -> 09:46 PM) God seriously shut up already. Gordon is and always has been a TOP player.

Meh.

QUOTE(whitesoxfan101 @ Nov 3, 2006 -> 03:14 AM) Yeah, I still think that, like with Scheyer, the interest shown in Illinois is all to avoid receiving hatred, not due to actual interest. I'm not going to lie, that is probably the dumbest thing I have ever heard regarding this situation. Heck, the "courtesy visit" argument holds more merit than that! QUOTE(fathom @ Nov 3, 2006 -> 03:17 AM) No, this is someone totally different. This guys has been involved with the AAU Memphis scene for a while, and he has serious connections in the shoe industry. Source then?

QUOTE(fathom @ Nov 3, 2006 -> 02:53 AM) A very influential person in the Memphis AAU basketball scene is saying that Rose is going to Memphis. His cousin, apparently. But remember, it's another internet rumor. TIFWIW.

QUOTE(whitesox61382 @ Nov 3, 2006 -> 01:29 AM) You UI fans are funny. Reggie makes a comment about being selfish, and you guys reach to draw the conclusion that he doesn't want to go to IU and share the spotlight(talk about twisting words to make them appear how you want them too). Yet, you guys ignore the fact that IU would have probably never made Rose's short list unless Gordon wasn't reconsidering his commitment to UI, and made the final cut right after Gordon committed to IU. Or Illinois was not on Rose's list to begin with because Gordon was going there. Then Illinois comes from nowhere to make the final list, yet Gordon is no longer committed there. Seems like the more logical of the two, IMO. QUOTE(whitesox61382 @ Nov 3, 2006 -> 01:29 AM) Plus the numerous insider articles that stated how much both liked playing with each other this summer and how they would love to continue to do so at the college level. See, if you look back at these articles, you'll notice a seemingly ignored trend. It's almost always Gordon talking. It was Gordon who always talked about wanting to join Rose's AAU team. And he did. It was Gordon who kept up the constant talk about trying to get Rose to play for Illinois. It's Gordon who is wanting Rose to be at IU now. Meanwhile the only thing we get from the Rose camp regarding Gordon is this: “When I grabbed Eric to play on my AAU team this summer, the way they played together was scary. It’s really up to them if they want to play together or not… But sometimes you have to be selfish, also.” (And I really don't see how you could "twist" these words. Look pretty clear to me). QUOTE(whitesox61382 @ Nov 3, 2006 -> 01:29 AM) Do I sense a little bitter bias towards IU after the Gordon incident? Calling IU the longshot is funny, especially when there was an insider article after his visit to UI that clearly(don't have to draw any reaching conclusions) stated that UI was the long shot and that the trip to UI was out of courtesy. There are plenty of Insider articles stating anything and everything. Seems to me you just chose the one you want to believe. Anyway, I would love for him to stay in the Big Ten, but I as well am thinking it's Memphis.

QUOTE(He_Gawn @ Nov 2, 2006 -> 10:31 PM) I'm not sure at all really. The Sun-Times said he was an IU lean last week, but Memphis has seemed to be near the top all along. I don't expect Illinois at all. We shall see. With Reggie Rose's recent comments, it seems like Indiana is the way long shot and Illinois is in serious consideration. I'm still going Memphis on this, though.

Something tells me this pill will go horribly wrong.

I'm sure this was already said(I don't feel like going to the thread), but ESPN reported that the Yanks have a trade deal already set-up with Sheff involved. They did not know who the other team was but speculated about the Cubs or Phillies.

Wow those are ugly.

So what is everyone planning on doing today to celebrate? I don't have much at all planned unless you consider watching Monster Fest on AMC for 6 hours(Halloween the movie maraton!)

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Hurt won't go to Detroit. He's too good of a person. Well, thats what I want to believe anyway.

Saw 2>>>> Saw> Saw3

QUOTE(maggsmaggs @ Oct 29, 2006 -> 12:34 AM) i am pretty sure DR is giving UI another because that certain somebody changed schools. No, it is not Eric Gordon. I'm pretty the Illini staff would never take Gordon back onto their roster anyway....

Derrick was the one who requested the visit Derrick was also the one who requested to stay over night Derrick wants to stay over night at UI again If Derrick verbals, a certain other big time recruit will likely follow assuming the coaches still want him there(I'm sure you can figure out who that is) Derrick may eliminate a school by the time of his announcement Rose to UI is certainly looking better. I don't know. Still seems like Memphis to me for whatever reason.

"It’s really up to them if they want to play together or not… But sometimes you have to be selfish, also.” Sounds like Reggie Rose is agreeing with me.

QUOTE(IlliniKrush @ Oct 28, 2006 -> 01:55 AM) Announcement is set for nov 4 I'm going to cautially say Memphis. I'm still going with my theory that he does not want to play with Gordon.

QUOTE(Brian @ Oct 27, 2006 -> 03:24 PM) Mike Conley and Greg Oden could be two of the best freshmen in the nation, even if Oden could be out til Big 10 play starts. And? They are still a long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, way off from being the best team on teh country.

LOL, who could hinestly justify giving OSU a number one vote? And Wichita State not being ranked in a travesty!

Hit it to their pitchers. How many errors by their pitchers do they have so far? Atleast 4. Amazing Statistic.

Literally, that was the worst throw I have ever seen in my time watching MLB

Martez Wilson to Illinois? Stay tuned.

It would make a lot of Illini fans hypocritical if Rose chooses Illinois. And honestly, I don't think it is that farfetch'd. Everyone and their brother knows Weber has continued to recruit him since he took Illinois off his list. With that said, does anyone else get the feeling that Rose simply does not want to play with Gordon?