bigruss Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 QUOTE (fathom @ Nov 14, 2013 -> 01:48 PM) Which makes Rooks reporting Kansas was out last night even more confusing. If you look at this past week, there has been a "development" almost everyday. Whether it's seeing his gf play at KU, Rooks reporting she feels it's down to Illinois/Depaul, and now his mom saying he made up his mind, there's been something new to keep people hooked. I think it was just another step in a planned out schedule for building up interest in his commitment, I don't think it really means they are out or are locks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Nov 14, 2013 -> 01:45 PM) Yea, I'm not really sure how to interpret her article. I don't think she would even put her opinion out there if Cliff didn't like it, he pretty much is controlling what she's reporting (benefiting both parties right now). If KU really has lost out on Jones/Okafor then they will push for Cliff and do anything necessary to get him, that scares me (think Wiggins over UK last year). I can't count them out because who knows what they had up their sleeves this past week. Meanwhile, Illinois makes so much sense for him and Groce has done a great job recruiting him. I'm trying to temper my hopes because this recruitment has been as crazy as any in terms of guesses to where he's going. Cliff has played this recruitment perfectly in terms of drumming up excitement for his decision, it's aggravating as an Illinois fan but I understand why he's doing it. Much like the Snider and Black commitments, i'm planning on being very disappointed but will be happy to be surprised tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 There were a few posts that asked Rooks directly why she doesn't think KU is in it and why such a sudden change. She ignored all of them. I found this weird since she's usually so great about answering anything on the premium board. I think Cliff told her, but told her not to say anything..or at least I hope. Who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Unfortunately for her if he picks Kansas she's going to lose a lot of credibility with Illinois fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogua Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 (edited) QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Nov 14, 2013 -> 02:56 PM) Unfortunately for her if he picks Kansas she's going to lose a lot of credibility with Illinois fans. I think Cliff either told her to write that or that she could write that. She has been saying Illinois and Kansas for the past few weeks (started off with KU leading at 60-40 and then went to 50-50) and all of a sudden it's Illinois and DePaul with Illinois leading 70-30? I don't think there's any way she reports that without Cliff giving her the info and the go ahead to report that. He could be doing it as a smokescreen, but he will definitely do some damage to her reputation if he chooses anyone other than Illinois or DePaul. Edited November 14, 2013 by Boogua Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 24 hours and it'll all be over. We think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 God, how awful would it be if he verbals tomorrow but doesn't sign his LOI? Then this goes on the entire season with the fear that he'll bolt and go to Kansas if Kansas loses out on a couple of these recruits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Illini fans I know will be mentally broken if Cliff shuns them, it seems. I gotta think with okafor and jones announcing at same time, they're going to Kansas together leaving cliff to Illinois. Just gut feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 QUOTE (Brian @ Nov 14, 2013 -> 04:10 PM) Illini fans I know will be mentally broken if Cliff shuns them, it seems. I gotta think with okafor and jones announcing at same time, they're going to Kansas together leaving cliff to Illinois. Just gut feeling. All three going to Kansas is my gut feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Nov 14, 2013 -> 04:16 PM) All three going to Kansas is my gut feeling. I can't see that happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepyWhiteSox Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 My heart yearns for him to say DEPAUL, and I will be there in attendance in my blue DePaul sweatshirt...but my brain tells me maybe kansas?...gut tells me illinois though :/ So I guess it'll prolly be memphis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Umm, snider better not decommit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Nov 14, 2013 -> 04:25 PM) I can't see that happening. I've been told Jahlil and Cliff don't want to play together for whatever reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Jerry Meyer changed his pick back to Kansas for Alexander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 QUOTE (fathom @ Nov 14, 2013 -> 08:07 PM) Jerry Meyer changed his pick back to Kansas for Alexander He admitted he had no idea earlier today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Nov 15, 2013 -> 03:08 AM) He admitted he had no idea earlier today... Well yeah, it sounds like no one does in this case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Nov 14, 2013 -> 07:26 PM) Umm, snider better not decommit f***. QUOTE (fathom @ Nov 14, 2013 -> 08:07 PM) Jerry Meyer changed his pick back to Kansas for Alexander f*** again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Jerry Meyer @jerrymeyer247 5m Getting reliable chatter that Quentin Snider might be on the slide back to Louisville. I'm going to be pissed if college basketball recruiting turns into football recruiting with all the flip-flops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Jerry Meyer just said hearing reliable chatter QS might go back to louisville What the f***ing f***. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Nov 14, 2013 -> 08:21 PM) Jerry Meyer just said hearing reliable chatter QS might go back to louisville What the f***ing f***. Snider sent in his signed LOI. This would be BS if it happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 QUOTE (Brian @ Nov 14, 2013 -> 08:24 PM) Snider sent in his signed LOI. This would be BS if it happened. Apparently he signed but didn't send it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 QUOTE (Brian @ Nov 14, 2013 -> 08:24 PM) Snider sent in his signed LOI. This would be BS if it happened. False. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Nov 14, 2013 -> 08:24 PM) Apparently he signed but didn't send it in. Ok. Trib says he sent it in. Oops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Don't think there's anything to worry about regarding QS fwiw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogua Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 (edited) QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Nov 14, 2013 -> 09:50 PM) Don't think there's anything to worry about regarding QS fwiw. Agreed. It also sounds like the Lyle camp is leaking some of the Cliff to KU stuff. It could definitely just be smoke. I don't feel any different now than I did earlier. I think it's 50/50. The fanbase shouldn't meltdown just yet. Edited November 15, 2013 by Boogua Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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