Basketball recruiting update

**Clones21** · 02-11-2009, 12:53 PM

Originally Posted by tman24

All Iowa wants him to go somewhere big so they can get national recognition. I dont blame them for that.

If he came to ISU..TRUST ME NOW WE WOULD HAVE A DAMN GOOD TEAM. Therefore ISU would be BIG!

**Cydkar** · 02-11-2009, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by IcSyU

I do, but the principle is what I have a problem with. Just like it's a bunch of **** that the bowl games can give the players a package, but players can't accept gift from anyone else. wtf?

I see what you mean.

**Steve** · 02-11-2009, 02:02 PM

Originally Posted by IcSyU

No...NCAA violation if they do.

I never really understood why they can't pay for you to get to the school, but they can give you a free ticket

I realize the intention is probably to keep schools with a huge athletic budget from bringing in a zillion recruits, but at the same time, why just give them something cheap for free, but not the whole package?

I also think that the use of a private jet for recruits is a no-no. Coaches can utilize them, but recruits have to fly on commercial flights. So I don't buy the private jet part of the story.

**Wesley** · 02-11-2009, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by Cydkar

Why do you say that? Other than history, of course. It's logical but not set in stone. Would you bet your life on it?

It is the only thing that makes sense and helps to explain why some people ride the bench for no apparent reason.

**IcSyU** · 02-11-2009, 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by Steve

I also think that the use of a private jet for recruits is a no-no. Coaches can utilize them, but recruits have to fly on commercial flights. So I don't buy the private jet part of the story.

Yes, it is. Plus, if it's a surprise to Coach K (and don't kid yourself, he's there to see Roy too), he wouldn't use the university's jet because I'm pretty sure Coach K would find out.

**Wesley** · 02-11-2009, 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by CloneFan65

OK everybody. Nobody spill the beans to Coach K. He wants to surprise him. It's a secret. Shhh.

Visit made by HB at his expense in middle of season? Free plane ticket by booster? Surprising K? Gimme a break. Hmmm. This is called high pressure recruiting. Game on TV - he might be on the bench.

**Tornado man** · 02-11-2009, 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by Steve

I also think that the use of a private jet for recruits is a no-no. Coaches can utilize them, but recruits have to fly on commercial flights. So I don't buy the private jet part of the story.

I'm having trouble with the whole story. Ames High had a game last night, and has another big one tomorrow. That means a pretty important practice today. Doubt that HB would be allowed to miss that...

**kg-cyclone** · 02-11-2009, 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by Tornado man

I'm having trouble with the whole story. Ames High had a game last night, and has another big one tomorrow. That means a pretty important practice today. Doubt that HB would be allowed to miss that...

That is exactly what I thought...but it is true.

**Final42b** · 02-11-2009, 03:06 PM

Originally Posted by Tornado man

I'm having trouble with the whole story. Ames High had a game last night, and has another big one tomorrow. That means a pretty important practice today. Doubt that HB would be allowed to miss that...

Nope hes there, all of the team told me he was there today, and I have some classes with him and he wasnt in either of them.

**Tornado man** · 02-11-2009, 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by Final42b

Nope hes there, all of the team told me he was there today, and I have some classes with him and he wasnt in either of them.

Then that's odd, considering that he has announced several times that he would focus solely on his high school season and wait until it was over to start thinking about his college choices...

**Clone_12** · 02-11-2009, 03:32 PM

Barnes not being at practice today could be the difference in Ames winning their next game by 35 rather than 40...

**kg-cyclone** · 02-11-2009, 03:33 PM

Originally Posted by Clone_12

Barnes not being at practice today could be the difference in Ames winning their next game by 35 rather than 40...

Practice, practice...were talking about practice.

Sorry, had to.

**Clone_12** · 02-11-2009, 03:38 PM

Originally Posted by kg-cyclone

Practice, practice...were talking about practice.

Sorry, had to.

The Waukee game is the only Ames High game I've been to, but if Doug McDermott is still coming off of the bench as 6th man...I'd be curious as to if his dad will be complaining to the head coach that his son should be starting, since Barnes missed a practice???

**ripvdub** · 02-11-2009, 10:23 PM

I dont think they have to fly commercial on an official visit. I think I remember Chris Leak being flown in by Florida on their private jet. But HB isnt allowed to take official visits yet. Duke isnt dumb enough to do a blaytent violation like this.