SFHoya99
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Post by SFHoya99 on May 5, 2009 16:25:13 GMT -5
Once upon a time, people were okay with -- even expected -- their kids to get into a little bit of trouble. My gradfather, for example, almost burned down a barn when he was young goofing off with friends. The local cop let him off with a warning. Nowadays, he'd be charged and sent to juvy.
I realize Wall is 19 and should probably getting past some of that. But it is weird how much people get upset over transgressions like these when they did the same thing at 19.
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hifigator
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Post by hifigator on May 5, 2009 16:38:48 GMT -5
that much, I agree with.
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Post by Filo on May 6, 2009 11:01:54 GMT -5
Once upon a time, people were okay with -- even expected -- their kids to get into a little bit of trouble. My gradfather, for example, almost burned down a barn when he was young goofing off with friends. The local cop let him off with a warning. Nowadays, he'd be charged and sent to juvy. I realize Wall is 19 and should probably getting past some of that. But it is weird how much people get upset over transgressions like these when they did the same thing at 19. Ah, the good old days when men were men, sheep were scared, and arson was encouraged ;D
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Post by HeartAttackHoya on May 6, 2009 14:07:45 GMT -5
I think Kentucky has to be out of the running at this point with all of their signings. Specially considering one of their underclassment (Meeks or Patterson) will most likely withdraw from NBA draft
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Post by HoyaFanNY on May 13, 2009 6:14:59 GMT -5
rumor is wall has narrowed his list to miami and...yes...kentucky. not sure if this is true or not, but that is what is being reported by those 'close to the situation', whatever that means.
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Post by hifigator on May 13, 2009 14:44:27 GMT -5
rumor is wall has narrowed his list to miami and...yes...kentucky. not sure if this is true or not, but that is what is being reported by those 'close to the situation', whatever that means. Another quote from Dave Telep on Scout: "To the best of my knowledge, John hasn't and won't trim his list up. I think this report is erroneous in nature because as of my information this hasn't happened. I think what you'll see the next time around is a final decision. I'd be surprised if he cut his list and then made a decision. I think it happens in one fell swoop."
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Post by hifigator on May 15, 2009 15:46:51 GMT -5
It looks more and more like maybe Wall has, in fact, paired down his list some: brockblog.gainesville.com/default.asp?item=2377466For what it's worth, whether this would be considered "rumor" or speculation, the buzz down here is that Wall is waiting for Nick Calathes to make his decision first. On one hand, while I think that they could easily both get plenty of playing time, I can also understand why a player that many consider to be a one and doner, wouldn't want to come into a situation where he would pretty clearly be a backup. Again, I think they could coexist easily, but that's just me. The one aspect that seems to make sense with this theory is that Wall has never visited Florida. Now why in the world would a player who could literally name his school, even have a team on his list that he had never been to? Trying to make sense of this, I am pretty sure that he has already taken 4 official visits, so he only has one left. He may very well be strongly considering Florida IF Calathes leaves, but not at all, if he doesn't. In that case, he might be saving his last visit, rather than burn it when he might have zero interest in the school. I don't know, but that makes sense.
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Post by HoyaAtHeart on May 19, 2009 8:23:41 GMT -5
The news broke last night that's headed to Kentucky
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Post by HoyasAreHungry on May 19, 2009 9:52:50 GMT -5
wow....UK is gona be sick esp if they return meeks and patterson
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Post by HoyaFanNY on May 19, 2009 9:55:32 GMT -5
jay-zeus, what a class at kentucky. the ncaa should be setting up shop in lexington fairly soon.
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Post by HeartAttackHoya on May 19, 2009 10:10:54 GMT -5
Go Big Blue!!! what a class..How did Calipari get both Bledsoe and Wall to bite. Will be interesting to see if Meeks returns.
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Post by hifigator on May 19, 2009 10:27:49 GMT -5
wow....UK is gona be sick esp if they return meeks and patterson Unless something shocking happens, Patterson will be back. He's already pulled his name from the draft list. Meeks is still "weighing his options." In a strange twist of fate, he is in the polar opposite position of Nick Calathes. Nick's stock -- if it was there to begin with -- has dropped somewhat with the (not so unexpected) early entries to the NBA, but his opportunity for success -- and therefore hightened draft potential -- next year, by returning to Florida has only gotten better. But I think Nick really doesn't like being in school ... at least here at Florida. I think that Meeks, on the other hand, was somewhat frustrated with the entire season and how things played out. I think that he was just more wanting to "get out" rather than the alternative. But in this ironic twist, I'm not sure that returning to Kentucky will now be in his best interests. Nothing against the kid, and I understand that team success/exposure is perhaps the best ingredient for imporoved draft stock, but still, who could possibly think that all of the improvements in Kentucky's backcourt could possibly be "advantageous" to his overall desirability at the next level?
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Post by hoyashoopfans on May 19, 2009 10:55:48 GMT -5
I don't know if this class more resembles the Fab-Five or the plot of Blue Chips. I'm not wishing ill-will or anything, but Coach Cal's grease doesn't end with his hair.
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Post by hifigator on May 19, 2009 14:08:48 GMT -5
absolutely agree
What's somewhat ironic is that his first year is setting up to be his best for a while. In all likelihood, Meeks, Patterson, Wall and the other kid originally committed to Memphis are likely to be gone after next year. Barring unforeseen events, KY is likely to be among the top half dozed teams next year, but it could very well be a big drop off the next year. Obviously, he'll likely pay off ... err ... I mean "recruit" another top class next year, but still ...
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Post by hoya9797 on May 19, 2009 14:14:07 GMT -5
How did Calipari get both Bledsoe and Wall to bite. Cash. The cheating machine is back in Lexington. They couldn't keep it quiet forever.
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