SFHoya99
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Post by SFHoya99 on Apr 18, 2014 17:18:47 GMT -5
I'd take a look at him if I were GU. He needs to get out of the South. See something different. GU, become his family. Bring positivity into his life. Kentucky is recruiting him? No offense, but "involved in kidnapping a kid for ransom" doesn't rate high enough to raise a red flag? At what point do you not look at someone? Rape? Murder? I know someone who knows him. He's apparently a very good kid, and this was all his crazy mom.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2014 17:38:33 GMT -5
Tough situation Devonta actually ended up testifying against his mom…
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OldHoyafan
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Post by OldHoyafan on Apr 18, 2014 22:06:51 GMT -5
Kid was really not the real culprit. His mother was involved in a property dispute with another family member and devised a crazy extortion plan involving the relative's daughter. How do you stop your mom from doing something stupid. He unfortunately did some things that were construed as participating in the kidnapping and extortion. Ended up getting a plea deal that required him to give testimony against his mother. Don't really see a need for his skill set, given White, Copeland and Peak unless there is not a big man to take one of the two schollies next year. The other scholly has to be offered to Trey unless you have a chance to get Rabb and Comanche.
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Filo
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Post by Filo on Apr 21, 2014 9:11:21 GMT -5
Kid was really not the real culprit. His mother was involved in a property dispute with another family member and devised a crazy extortion plan involving the relative's daughter. How do you stop your mom from doing something stupid. He unfortunately did some things that were construed as participating in the kidnapping and extortion. Ended up getting a plea deal that required him to give testimony against his mother. Don't really see a need for his skill set, given White, Copeland and Peak unless there is not a big man to take one of the two schollies next year. The other scholly has to be offered to Trey unless you have a chance to get Rabb and Comanche. If Georgetown were to lane Rabb and Comanche I would eat Nerlen Noel's hat. Zero possibility there. But a guy can dream...
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TBird41
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Post by TBird41 on Apr 21, 2014 10:22:13 GMT -5
Kid was really not the real culprit. His mother was involved in a property dispute with another family member and devised a crazy extortion plan involving the relative's daughter. How do you stop your mom from doing something stupid. He unfortunately did some things that were construed as participating in the kidnapping and extortion. Ended up getting a plea deal that required him to give testimony against his mother. Don't really see a need for his skill set, given White, Copeland and Peak unless there is not a big man to take one of the two schollies next year. The other scholly has to be offered to Trey unless you have a chance to get Rabb and Comanche. If Georgetown were to lane Rabb and Comanche I would eat Nerlen Noel's hat. Zero possibility there. But a guy can dream... That'd probably be the best hat you ever ate! I bet you wouldn't even need any sauce
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Post by RockawayHoya on Oct 30, 2014 13:20:54 GMT -5
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hoyainspirit
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Post by hoyainspirit on Oct 31, 2014 9:59:23 GMT -5
Reinforces for me how blessed my life has been. That kid's life has been tough. Hope he thrives at Houston.
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Elvado
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Post by Elvado on Oct 31, 2014 10:56:04 GMT -5
I too will root like hell for this kid. No child should be placed in that position by a parent, ever.
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cheer48
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Post by cheer48 on Oct 31, 2014 11:35:45 GMT -5
plan to add my prayer to Devonta and Jessies`
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Cambridge
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Post by Cambridge on Oct 31, 2014 12:10:03 GMT -5
Add me to the list of Devonta Pollard fans.
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tashoya
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Post by tashoya on Oct 31, 2014 14:15:07 GMT -5
Man, that's a brutal story. As odd as it is in ways, it's even more heartbreaking. Best of luck to Devonta.
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