Tweets you gotta Love 3

[Milhouse]

Yeah playing the "my sources are better" card.

[bobbiemcgee]

Is this kid even ranked somewhere? Don't get the frenzy.

[LA Muskie]

Jeezuz. Enough. You don't know that they haven't offered. Where did you get that from? Reading Scout again? Emailing Rick? Kip has no "camp". It's his family and the Eds coaches. Eric Flannery loves CMack and Xavier, btw.

This is why I very seldom get involved in recruiting talk. In this case, I'm closer to it because I have numerous St. Eds connections and would still love Kip at X.

You guys just keep on reading and believing what you want to. Unless I get some solid info that I can pass on that is fresh, I'm outta here.

The rest of you guys just keep on pontificating, estimating and swagging.

1. You are assuming all of my info on this is from Scout. You are wrong. Again.

2. You are correct that I can't prove the "negative" that Kipper doesn't have an offer from OSU. Please let me know what it would take for me to prove that to you. I the meantime there's not a single report ANYWHERE that he has such an offer. Not even from you. While it's remotely possible that he has a secret offer, it's not plausible. These things generally aren't kept secret.

3. When I was referring to his camp I was referring to his family. It was not intended negatively, nor does the term necessarily need to have a negative connotation.

4. Given that we have two St. Ed's kids on our team I would hope that we have a great relationship with the school. And that it stays that way. Not sure where there was any inference in my -- or anyone else's -- posts to the contrary.

I welcome your departure from this thread. Honestly, on this one, you're not really adding much except righteous (but false) indignation.

[LA Muskie]

Is this kid even ranked somewhere? Don't get the frenzy.

Scout 3 star. More importantly he was the staff's top priority notwithstanding the ratings. They obviously saw something in him. Some would say he was our only real "priority" in the entire class.

[Cheesehead]

My philosophy is to never pay attention to recruits til they start class. It's a giant waist of time and energy otherwise.

agreed, how many were coming here only to never materialize?

[muskiefan82]

I heard that some high school guy, from some school somewhere, might commit to Xavier at some point in the next 12 months. Maybe.

[bleedXblue]

1. You are assuming all of my info on this is from Scout. You are wrong. Again.

2. You are correct that I can't prove the "negative" that Kipper doesn't have an offer from OSU. Please let me know what it would take for me to prove that to you. I the meantime there's not a single report ANYWHERE that he has such an offer. Not even from you. While it's remotely possible that he has a secret offer, it's not plausible. These things generally aren't kept secret.

3. When I was referring to his camp I was referring to his family. It was not intended negatively, nor does the term necessarily need to have a negative connotation.

4. Given that we have two St. Ed's kids on our team I would hope that we have a great relationship with the school. And that it stays that way. Not sure where there was any inference in my -- or anyone else's -- posts to the contrary.

I welcome your departure from this thread. Honestly, on this one, you're not really adding much except righteous (but false) indignation.

Imagine that

[xuinmd]

I have zero inside information but I am confident that the family and the xu staff have a somewhat different view on what happened.

[XUmeat]

You're all wrong. I have it on 100% authority that Mack is trolling us and sent that tweet to see this message board explode

[RealDeal]

You're all wrong. I have it on 100% authority that Mack is trolling us and sent that tweet to see this message board explode

Bullshit, there is a commitment, and I'm getting drunk. Piss off.

[Masterofreality]

1. You are assuming all of my info on this is from Scout. You are wrong. Again.

2. You are correct that I can't prove the "negative" that Kipper doesn't have an offer from OSU. Please let me know what it would take for me to prove that to you. I the meantime there's not a single report ANYWHERE that he has such an offer. Not even from you. While it's remotely possible that he has a secret offer, it's not plausible. These things generally aren't kept secret.

3. When I was referring to his camp I was referring to his family. It was not intended negatively, nor does the term necessarily need to have a negative connotation.

4. Given that we have two St. Ed's kids on our team I would hope that we have a great relationship with the school. And that it stays that way. Not sure where there was any inference in my -- or anyone else's -- posts to the contrary.

I welcome your departure from this thread. Honestly, on this one, you're not really adding much except righteous (but false) indignation.

Yep. How rich.

Everyone believe a guy who lives 2,000 miles away in LA rather than a guy who lives 2 miles away, knows all the St. Eds coaches intimately, knows writers connected with St. Ed's and is told stuff. in this case this is not Xavier inside info, but local, friendly inside info.

I'm not making any predictions on what happens here. Time will tell. I still hold out hope that Kip comes to X. Not over yet.

No righteous indignation here other than a rant against the ridiculous continual pontificating over an innocuous tweet. All I know is you on the other side have said all along that the tweet was about Nichols with NO confirming evidence. No announcement, no confirmations, no nothing on where you got the crap from but a bunch of hot air, apparently from recruiting followers who aren't 100% right.

False and Righteous Indignation? Pot meet kettle.

[LA Muskie]

No righteous indignation here other than a rant against the ridiculous continual pontificating over an innocuous tweet. All I know is you on the other side have said all along that the tweet was about Nichols with NO confirming evidence. No announcement, no confirmations, no nothing on where you got the crap from but a bunch of hot air, apparently from recruiting followers who aren't 100% right.

False and Righteous Indignation? Pot meet kettle.
It's not an "innocuous tweet". It is a specific tweet that Mack has been using to announce a new commitment (because that's about all he can do under NCAA rules) -- and ONLY to announce a commitment. And the tweet was unquestionably about Kipper. Period.

Now I'm not disputing anything else -- particularly on the St. Ed's side of things. I have no idea what happened on that end, and I don't pretend to. But rightly or wrongly, Mack believed he had a commitment. And that's why he sent the tweet. And that's just about the only thing any of the rest of us are trying to get you to understand.

[sweet16]

MOR = reverse barometer. Welcome aboard Kip!

[kyxu]

These are some awesome tweets, you guys.

[mistabeecee41]

These are some awesome tweets, you guys.

@kyxu how about we just start putting @ in front of every post, does that count?

[THRILLHOUSE]

Yep. How rich.

Everyone believe a guy who lives 2,000 miles away in LA rather than a guy who lives 2 miles away, knows all the St. Eds coaches intimately...

http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20140316205721/tmnt/images/a/a6/George-takei.gif

[Masterofreality]

http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20140316205721/tmnt/images/a/a6/George-takei.gif


Ha! :laugh::laugh::laugh:

[paulxu]

And the tweet was unquestionably about Kipper. Period.

I'm curious. Assuming Mack only uses that tweet for a verbal commitment...why is it "unquestionably" about Kipper? It's not in the tweet.
Is it on one of those pay sites?

Could it be about another recruit?

[LA Muskie]

I'm curious. Assuming Mack only uses that tweet for a verbal commitment...why is it "unquestionably" about Kipper? It's not in the tweet.
Is it on one of those pay sites?

Could it be about another recruit?
He can't include it in the tweet -- he can't comment on recruits or commits until he has a signed LOI in hand (and this would have been an "verbal" commitment anyway). There are a multitude of reasons I'm aware that it was undeniably about Kipper. But yes, one of the reasons is pay site info.

It absolutely, positively was not about another recruit. We will get another commitment at some point in the future. I am certain of that. But I am equally certain that this tweet won't have been about that guy.

[Milhouse]

He can't include it in the tweet -- he can't comment on recruits or commits until he has a signed LOI in hand (and this would have been an "verbal" commitment anyway). There are a multitude of reasons I'm aware that it was undeniably about Kipper. But yes, one of the reasons is pay site info.

It absolutely, positively was not about another recruit. We will get another commitment at some point in the future. I am certain of that. But I am equally certain that this tweet won't have been about that guy.

Yep. It was about no one else but Nichols. But some refuse to believe. Not too mention Nichols is really one of the only guys the staff have been after hard in the last month or so for 2015

[nuts4xu]

All I know is you on the other side have said all along that the tweet was about Nichols with NO confirming evidence. No announcement, no confirmations, no nothing on where you got the crap from but a bunch of hot air, apparently from recruiting followers who aren't 100% right.



MOR, you are my man. I know how tightly connected you are, and how good your information is. However, unless you spoke to Chris Mack and he told you something different, that tweet was about definitely about Nichols. This has been confirmed about as good as can be, and everyone acknowledges that the commitment didn't follow the tweet as it normally does. The kid gave the impression he was coming to X, Mack sent out a tweet, and the kid changed his mind. Nichols had no idea Mack was tweeting, and the tweet didn't affect the process.

It appears Nichols is not coming to Xavier, but you have better sources on the kid.

[Chalmers0]

Evan Daniels @EvanDaniels
Kipper Nichols is taking an official visit to Tulane this weekend, per a source.

[GoMuskies]

Evan Daniels @EvanDaniels
Kipper Nichols is taking an official visit to Tulane this weekend, per a source.

Great school, and it's in New Orleans. Not sure if they still play basketball, though. Go AAC!

[Pete Delkus]

@PeteDelkusXUDollarbillsyall

In my best Yenta voice: "You know he's not Jesuit...so you can only expect so much".

[Masterofreality]

It absolutely, positively was not about another recruit. We will get another commitment at some point in the future. I am certain of that. But I am equally certain that this tweet won't have been about that guy.

In a court of law:

Judge: Counselor, do you have any evidence to back up this allegation?
Counselor: No
Judge: Do you have a corroboration from the source who sent the message?
Counselor? No
Judge: So your statement stems from stand apart 3rd party information?
Counselor: Yes, but a usually reliable one.......
Judge: Enough. This is hearsay and not credible or admissible. Case dismissed.

Yep, all those recruiting boards are so on top of everything, some of them didn't even have Tulane listed as a possibility for Kip, while others did. BTW. Kaiser Gates was not on hardly anyone's Xavier recruiting radar, but he's coming this weekend, isn't he?

By the way. Ohio State hasn't offered Kip. As much as I love the kid, our visitor this weekend from Alpharetta May be a better player. I'll trust the Xavier coaches.

[SpectorJersey]

In a court of law:

Judge: Counselor, do you have any evidence to back up this allegation?
Counselor: No
Judge: Do you have a corroboration from the source who sent the message?
Counselor? No
Judge: So your statement stems from stand apart 3rd party information?
Counselor: Yes, but a usually reliable one.......
Judge: Enough. This is hearsay and not credible or admissible. Case dismissed.

Yep, all those recruiting boards are so on top of everything, some of them didn't even have Tulane listed as a possibility for Kip, while others did. BTW. Kaiser Gates was not on hardly anyone's Xavier recruiting radar, but he's coming this weekend, isn't he?

By the way. Ohio State hasn't offered Kip. As much as I love the kid, our visitor this weekend from Alpharetta May be a better player. I'll trust the Xavier coaches.

Is straight from the horses mouth good enough evidence for you? You are wrong

[danaandvictory]

Snow and Broering were talking about Kaiser Gates on our podcast at least three months ago.

[Masterofreality]

Is straight from the horses mouth good enough evidence for you? You are wrong

Horses Mouth being Mack? Then I believe it. If horses mouth means Rick Broering or Brian Snow, who have a vested interest in never being shown to be wrong and who make money off reporting whatever stuff they report-controversial or otherwise-, uh, uh.

What I know: What I have been told today from two trusted St. Eds people-initials JF and BH- is that Kipper Nichols did not and has not EVER given Xavier a commitment statement in any form. That is what I know. Anyone who says otherwise is wrong, wrong wrong. There is no commitment to anyone, nor has there ever been. If someone from Xavier, Broering or Snow thinks otherwise, that is incorrect. Kip is still undecided and going through the process.

What I don't know: What Chris Mack was saying when he sent a "X marks the Spot tweet". in actuality it doesn't amount to more than a speck of sand on the beach although some seem to want to make this into a Federal case. If Chris Mack ever says that he was told that Kipper Nichols committed, then he either misunderstood or "misremembered." I give Chris a lot more credit than that.

All this controversy is really good for the Scout guys, gets them a lot of attention and might make them a lot of extra money. All this has done for me is waste a ton of time, which now is definitely ending. Definitely.

Back to tweets that actually mean something and to getting 2 recruits, whoever they may be, for the 2015 class.

[Woodburn]

What I know: What I have been told today from two trusted St. Eds people-initials JF and BH- is that Kipper Nichols did not and has not EVER given Xavier a commitment statement in any form.
And because you apparently cannot see this for what it is: your two sources at St. Ed's have every bit the same incentive to protect the kid who plays in their program from looking like he is flighty. Or the kid didn't tell them because he didn't want to seem flighty. Or they didn't tell you because they thought you'd basically out them on a public message board. Sorry MOR - lots of respect for you, but can we all just let this go?

[Masterofreality]

Snow and Broering were talking about Kaiser Gates on our podcast at least three months ago.

I love ya D&V but how many more guys were talked about three months ago?
Kaiser Gates has never shown up on Verbal Commits, or on ESPN. He did have Xavier listed in his Top 8 in August. Mixed results, just like you usually get from recruiting gurus and "insiders".

I just want us to get the best players, whoever they may be. Can the season get here already?

[Masterofreality]

And because you apparently cannot see this for what it is: your two sources at St. Ed's have every bit the same incentive to protect the kid who plays in their program from looking like he is flighty. Or the kid didn't tell them because he didn't want to seem flighty. Or they didn't tell you because they thought you'd basically out them on a public message board. Sorry MOR - lots of respect for you, but can we all just let this go?

I didn't out them. So if I just say something without backup I'm imagining it and if I do give initials for backup I'm outing them?

And the kid is not "flighty". Nice assumptions. He's solid as a rock. He never committed.
Whatever way you want it...and I am letting it go.

[Chalmers0]

What I know: What I have been told today from two trusted St. Eds people-initials JF and BH- is that Kipper Nichols did not and has not EVER given Xavier a commitment statement in any form. That is what I know. Anyone who says otherwise is wrong, wrong wrong. There is no commitment to anyone, nor has there ever been. If someone from Xavier, Broering or Snow thinks otherwise, that is incorrect. Kip is still undecided and going through the process.


Same sources who told you that Matta was in his ear? If Matta actually was going after him and was still considering offering I highly doubt Kipper would be visiting Tulane.

As Woodburn said, those sources are going to be just as biased as Rick/Brian/anyone else on the Xavier side is.

And for the record, Rick mentioned Tulane a day or so before the official visit was announced, which I find pretty impressive for someone who doesn't seem to be tuned into Kipper's recruitment

[SpectorJersey]

So your 2 "trusted" sources at St Eds trump the Xaviers staff.......got it.

lost a lot of people here MOR



Horses Mouth being Mack? Then I believe it. If horses mouth means Rick Broering or Brian Snow, who have a vested interest in never being shown to be wrong and who make money off reporting whatever stuff they report-controversial or otherwise-, uh, uh.

What I know: What I have been told today from two trusted St. Eds people-initials JF and BH- is that Kipper Nichols did not and has not EVER given Xavier a commitment statement in any form. That is what I know. Anyone who says otherwise is wrong, wrong wrong. There is no commitment to anyone, nor has there ever been. If someone from Xavier, Broering or Snow thinks otherwise, that is incorrect. Kip is still undecided and going through the process.

What I don't know: What Chris Mack was saying when he sent a "X marks the Spot tweet". in actuality it doesn't amount to more than a speck of sand on the beach although some seem to want to make this into a Federal case. If Chris Mack ever says that he was told that Kipper Nichols committed, then he either misunderstood or "misremembered." I give Chris a lot more credit than that.

All this controversy is really good for the Scout guys, gets them a lot of attention and might make them a lot of extra money. All this has done for me is waste a ton of time, which now is definitely ending. Definitely.

Back to tweets that actually mean something and to getting 2 recruits, whoever they may be, for the 2015 class.

[SpectorJersey]

I like how you always slam Scout, and all the rambling you do about it concludes me to think your just too cheap to shell out the $10 a month for a better message board and better content, regardless if you think its accurate or not. They have a lot of other things on there besides recruiting info.


I love ya D&V but how many more guys were talked about three months ago?
Kaiser Gates has never shown up on Verbal Commits, or on ESPN. He did have Xavier listed in his Top 8 in August. Mixed results, just like you usually get from recruiting gurus and "insiders".

I just want us to get the best players, whoever they may be. Can the season get here already?

[muskiefan82]

I think Mack simply found a treasure map and was letting us know about it.

1498

All of this over an obviously false treasure map. Wow.

[GoMuskies]

a better message board

Well, this is just outrageous.

[Milhouse]

Well, this is just outrageous.

Not really. I agree 100% with him. Everyone over there typically seems to know more about what's going on in the program and the discussion/analysis is heads up better than the rest.

Over here it's pretty much if you haven't been around for years or have thousands and thousands of posts people don't seem to care/pay attention.

Two very different boards both have pros and cons obviously.

To be honest this discussion right here a pretty good example as to why I prefer the other board.

[casualfan]

Horses Mouth being Mack? Then I believe it. If horses mouth means Rick Broering or Brian Snow, who have a vested interest in never being shown to be wrong and who make money off reporting whatever stuff they report-controversial or otherwise-, uh, uh.

What I know: What I have been told today from two trusted St. Eds people-initials JF and BH- is that Kipper Nichols did not and has not EVER given Xavier a commitment statement in any form. That is what I know. Anyone who says otherwise is wrong, wrong wrong. There is no commitment to anyone, nor has there ever been. If someone from Xavier, Broering or Snow thinks otherwise, that is incorrect. Kip is still undecided and going through the process.

What I don't know: What Chris Mack was saying when he sent a "X marks the Spot tweet". in actuality it doesn't amount to more than a speck of sand on the beach although some seem to want to make this into a Federal case. If Chris Mack ever says that he was told that Kipper Nichols committed, then he either misunderstood or "misremembered." I give Chris a lot more credit than that.

All this controversy is really good for the Scout guys, gets them a lot of attention and might make them a lot of extra money. All this has done for me is waste a ton of time, which now is definitely ending. Definitely.

Back to tweets that actually mean something and to getting 2 recruits, whoever they may be, for the 2015 class.

Does someone on the staff count? I mentioned a few pages back the person that confirmed it was about Nichols to me is on the staff.

[Milhouse]

Nope only person that counts are St. Ed's coaches. Kipper doesn't even count.

[GoMuskies]

Sounds like the Scout Board is a lot better than the Rivals Board used to be. I was a Rivals member in the Snow days, and the message board was less than worthless (other than the poorly written X Report or whatever Snow called it that had a lot of good information).

[LA Muskie]

MOR has found himself in the unenviable position of not wanting to back down, even though folks (me included) have offered him a soft landing. Seriously. All he had to say is "You know what, you're right. Mack was tweeting about Kipper committing. But I'm not sure why. My sources tell me there's no way Kipper actually committed." Instead MOR now wants to debate what Mack's tweet meant. Next thing you know, he'll be claiming "Mack's twitter was hacked." That's what everyone else says when their tweets go awry, right?

[LA Muskie]

Sounds like the Scout Board is a lot better than the Rivals Board used to be. I was a Rivals member in the Snow days, and the message board was less than worthless (other than the poorly written X Report or whatever Snow called it that had a lot of good information).
The platform absolutely sucks. I hate it. But between Snow and Rick there is some useful information, and the overall quality of the posters is also better. Obviously a lot of us post on both, so there is some duplication. But you don't see nearly as much ludicrous, head-stuck-in-the-sand debates (like the current one with MOR).

[Milhouse]

We also freakout way more over there too. Mack almost going to Cal had scout in quite a tizzy compared to this board. Same w Blueitt decommitting from UCLA.

[GoMuskies]

But you don't see nearly as much ludicrous, head-stuck-in-the-sand debates

In fairness to this place, as has been pointed out to me recently, I have a fair number of posts here, so I have been around, and I have never seen a more pointless argument on this board than the one that has played out of the last several pages of this thread. And I have read a LOT of back and forth by, between and among PMI, DC Muskie and a lot of other posters (myself included).

[waggy]

The Scout board posters get in a circle jerk and all agree that a tweet from Mack is about Nichols, and then have to come over here and make sure everyone here knows how smart they are and how much better the other board is?

[MADXSTER]

The scout board is dedicated to Xavier mens basketball recruiting. This board has everything Xavier as well as other stuff. Both boards are great. If something is going on with Xavier mens basketball recruiting and you are interested in said topic, it may be wise to listen to those who are willing to pay extra to get additional information and perhaps, perhaps may know more than you on said topic.

[RealDeal]

A thread titled "tweets you gotta love" is generating lots of hate.

[LA Muskie]

In fairness to this place, as has been pointed out to me recently, I have a fair number of posts here, so I have been around, and I have never seen a more pointless argument on this board than the one that has played out of the last several pages of this thread. And I have read a LOT of back and forth by, between and among PMI, DC Muskie and a lot of other posters (myself included).
Please don't take my comment as a criticism of this board. I love it. Like a family member, that love is trying sometimes. But I love it nevertheless. There's a reason I have nearly 5,000 posts here, and probably fewer than 100 on Scout. But I do enjoy the information I get over there -- not just from Rick and Brian, but from other posters as well.

[nuts4xu]

We also freakout way more over there too. Mack almost going to Cal had scout in quite a tizzy compared to this board. Same w Blueitt decommitting from UCLA.

A "tizzy"? What a gay thing to say.

Why would anyone want to witness a "tizzy", let alone pay good money to see it?

[THRILLHOUSE]

not really a tweet, but the last 2 pages have been a disaster, so I'll put this here:

http://30fps.mocksession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/2014-September-27-10-35-40.jpg

Looks like someone brought an X flag to Gameday this morning.

[XU3232]

not really a tweet, but the last 2 pages have been a disaster, so I'll put this here:

http://30fps.mocksession.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/2014-September-27-10-35-40.jpg

Looks like someone brought an X flag to Gameday this morning.

That is AWESOME.. Props to that guy.

[surfxu]

We keep pausing and rewinding the DVR to see who is waiving the X flag.... Nearest we can tell it looks like someone of "recent grad" age in a black tshirts and glasses. Shout out to that guy. Very cool.

[STL_XUfan]

It's me.

[paulxu]

It's me.

Reps! I didn't realize Gameday was in Columbia.
Assume you found restaurant/tailgate spots.

Great job on the banner!!

[xudash]

It's me.

Very well done.

[Pete Delkus]

This should be a standard at every College Football Gameday....where is the sign up sheet for the remainder weeks?

[Muskeagle]

I think this will do wonders for Xavier's football team!!

[STL_XUfan]

This should be a standard at every College Football Gameday....where is the sign up sheet for the remainder weeks?
It looks like you are heading to Oxford, MS this weekend. Pro-tip: beer is illegal in the grove but liquor is A-OK (also don't forget your red solo cup).

[paulxu]

If you see Glow down there, tell him to write.

[nuts4xu]

Shannon Russell ‏@slrussell 1h
You know #Xavier hoops is just around the corner when team picture day is slated for today. First practice is Monday, Oct. 6.

CAN'T WAIT!!

[Masterofreality]

BeelzeBob is now on Twitter.

Pathetic and not clever. But for a bloated, calorie addicted whale, it seems to fit.

"@CoachHuggs: Ate breakfast @WaffleHouse the last 3 morning's so good! Can't believe we can't get a franchise in Morgantown. It would stay full.# why not"

[ballyhoohoo]

BeelzeBob is now on Twitter.

Pathetic and not clever. But for a bloated, calorie addicted whale, it seems to fit.

"@CoachHuggs: Ate breakfast @WaffleHouse the last 3 morning's so good! Can't believe we can't get a franchise in Morgantown. It would stay full.# why not"

The fact that a man who is a millionaire many times over enjoys eating at waffle house so much he needs to tell people about it proves that you cannot buy class.

I am surprised Bob doesn't own a franchise for waffle house.

I am pretty sure he only signed up for Twitter because he thought it was actually twatter

[Masterofreality]

I am surprised Bob doesn't own a franchise for waffle house.


I'm surprised The Coiffed One's house isn't made of waffles. But then he would have eaten himself out of house and home by now.

[Masterofreality]

And then you have Chris Mack....Twitter Meister:

"@CoachChrisMack: My 9 year old daughter thinks pro wrestling is real. This conversation is going nowhere."

[Juice]

The fact that a man who is a millionaire many times over enjoys eating at waffle house so much he needs to tell people about it proves that you cannot buy class.

I am surprised Bob doesn't own a franchise for waffle house.

I am pretty sure he only signed up for Twitter because he thought it was actually twatter

Whoa, whoa, whoa. You don't like Waffle House?

[waggy]

I love Waffle House.

And you know how classy I am.

[GoMuskies]

Waffle House is awesome. If you don't love Waffle House, you're probably a terrorist.

[X-band '01]

BeelzeBob is now on Twitter.

Pathetic and not clever. But for a bloated, calorie addicted whale, it seems to fit.

"@CoachHuggs: Ate breakfast @WaffleHouse the last 3 morning's so good! Can't believe we can't get a franchise in Morgantown. It would stay full.# why not"

Is that a verified account?

[X-band '01]

And then you have Chris Mack....Twitter Meister:

"@CoachChrisMack: My 9 year old daughter thinks pro wrestling is real. This conversation is going nowhere."

That's ok. We all think that the NBA is still real.

[Muskeagle]

Whoa, whoa, whoa. Pro wrestling isn't real?

[blobfan]

Waffle House is awesome. If you don't love Waffle House, you're probably a terrorist.

What if I just LIKE it. Does that mean I'm just harboring a terrorist? I know it's not hubby but my dog has been acting suspicious lately...

[Titanxman04]

What if I just LIKE it. Does that mean I'm just harboring a terrorist? I know it's not hubby but my dog has been acting suspicious lately...



Thats what you get when you own a Portuguese Water Dog...(I'm only taking a random stab in the dark on the breed though).

[THRILLHOUSE]

Is that a verified account?

Yeah, Huggins has been tweeting for a while now. It's a typical boring coaches twitter account for the most part.

[blobfan]

Thats what you get when you own a Portuguese Water Dog...(I'm only taking a random stab in the dark on the breed though).

So the Obamas are terrorists? Do you really wanna take a thread that direction‽

[Masterofreality]

@BiIIMurray: All my life I thought air is free until I bought a bag of chips.

[THRILLHOUSE]

Back to Kipper Nichols watch:

"@dcasillo: St. Edward senior Kipper Nichols says he wants to decide before season; says right now its down to Clemson, Northwestern, Tulane and Xavier"

[Milhouse]

Thought OSU was going after him heavily............

[Xville]

Back to Kipper Nichols watch:

"@dcasillo: St. Edward senior Kipper Nichols says he wants to decide before season; says right now its down to Clemson, Northwestern, Tulane and Xavier"

Is this guy anything to be excited about? I know nothing about him but if that is his final list, that doesn't scream top d1 talent.

[LA Muskie]

Back to Kipper Nichols watch:

"@dcasillo: St. Edward senior Kipper Nichols says he wants to decide before season; says right now its down to Clemson, Northwestern, Tulane and Xavier"
This will be an interesting watch. Others have opined that Kipper blew his chance with us. It may be wishful thinking on his part, at this point. Hell if I know, though...

[waggy]

I think the usual position of the staff is never say never. Maintain relationships when kids go elsewhere, because things can change. On the other hand, if someone makes a commitment, and doesn't follow thru, it makes it really hard to put trust in them.

Mack has been a players coach if you will, so this should be interesting. Obviously, X is the best place for the kid.

[Backyard Champ]

Is this guy anything to be excited about? I know nothing about him but if that is his final list, that doesn't scream top d1 talent.

Wondering the same thing.

[Masterofreality]

Well, there sure have been an awful lot of unfounded opinions around here.

Kip is still interested in Xavier. No one has indicated to him that Xavier is no longer interested in him.

That's all I have to say, except that he will be a fine addition to any D1 program, and....other than Tulane, wtf is wrong with an ACC school and a Big 10 school? Not exactly Sun Belt level.

[xu82]

If our coaches want him, I want him. I trust our guys talent and character evaluation more than some internet intel. Time will tell.

[bobbiemcgee]

Yawn Kipper?

[xu82]

He gets extra points on the cool name score board. No idea how he can play.

[GoMuskies]

Well, there sure have been an awful lot of unfounded opinions around here.

Kip is still interested in Xavier. No one has indicated to him that Xavier is no longer interested in him.

That's all I have to say, except that he will be a fine addition to any D1 program, and....other than Tulane, wtf is wrong with an ACC school and a Big 10 school? Not exactly Sun Belt level.

oh, I think Clemson and Northwestern could probably finish mid-pack in the Sun Belt most years.

[Xville]

Well, there sure have been an awful lot of unfounded opinions around here.

Kip is still interested in Xavier. No one has indicated to him that Xavier is no longer interested in him.

That's all I have to say, except that he will be a fine addition to any D1 program, and....other than Tulane, wtf is wrong with an ACC school and a Big 10 school? Not exactly Sun Belt level.
Doesn't matter what conference they are in, they both are mediocre basketball programs. This kid doesn't scream top d 1 talent to me based on who is listed here...now I've been wrong before but so have our coaches.

[Masterofreality]

Aaaaaaaaand,

James Posey, Jason Love, BJ Raymond & DWest didn't scream "top talent" either. Recruiting rankings. Gotta love 'em, NOT.

Kip is a winner. (See St. Edward Ohio D1 State Championship, March, 2014.)

[casualfan]

What MOR says on Nichols goes.

No one is tied into Kipper's recruitment like he is.

Just ask him, he'll tell you.

[PMI]

Judging a prospect based on his list of schools is a ridiculous thing. Thank god our coaches don't do it, nor do any of the good ones. Nichols is a bit of a project with a high upside to be an excellent defender and glue guy. He was at one point (or depending on who you argue with still is) Chris Mack's absolute main priority. It is incredibly ignorant and short sighted to assume he isn't good because a couple programs who aren't that good are on him, especially this early in the process.

[Xville]

Aaaaaaaaand,

James Posey, Jason Love, BJ Raymond & DWest didn't scream "top talent" either. Recruiting rankings. Gotta love 'em, NOT.

Kip is a winner. (See St. Edward Ohio D1 State Championship, March, 2014.)

and for all of those guys i could name a hundred who were at this recruiting ranking level that Xavier got that never panned out at all. All I know is that there are pages in this thread dedicated to this guy's recruitment, and I'm wondering why...he is a three star recruit who has Tulane, Northwestern and Clemson in his final selection. I don't think its that big of a loss if we don't get him.

[muskienick]

and for all of those guys i could name a hundred who were at this recruiting ranking level that Xavier got that never panned out at all. All I know is that there are pages in this thread dedicated to this guy's recruitment, and I'm wondering why...he is a three star recruit who has Tulane, Northwestern and Clemson in his final selection. I don't think its that big of a loss if we don't get him.

He also had offers from Minnesota, Penn State, and Nebraska. A player's worth doesn't come down to what schools he is selecting from. It is determined by what schools/conferences are offering him a place in their programs.

[GoMuskies]

Johnny Wolf was a winner.

[Xville]

He also had offers from Minnesota, Penn State, and Nebraska. A player's worth doesn't come down to what schools he is selecting from. It is determined by what schools/conferences are offering him a place in their programs.

ahh yes Penn State, Nebraska and Minnesota...long storied histories of dominating the college basketball landscape. Now I know Minnesota and Nebraska are on a bit of an uptick so fair enough...

Look I hope Xavier gets this guy and he turns out to be the next David West or heck why stop there..Michael Jordan. All I am saying is I don't understand the pages dedicated to a guy who is a three star recruit in the general basketball forum. Apparently, some people have much more of a personal interest in this kid than I realized.

[kyxu]

Judging a prospect based on his list of schools is a ridiculous thing. Thank god our coaches don't do it, nor do any of the good ones.

Agree completely. With the exception of Trevon Blueitt and maybe Kenny Frease, none of Xavier's recruits (past, present, or future) have really held all that impressive of an offer list. More often than not, Xavier has made a killing on the recruiting trail on solid 3 and 4 star guys who have not drawn big interest from the college basketball blue bloods.

[muskienick]

ahh yes Penn State, Nebraska and Minnesota...long storied histories of dominating the college basketball landscape. Now I know Minnesota and Nebraska are on a bit of an uptick so fair enough...

Look I hope Xavier gets this guy and he turns out to be the next David West or heck why stop there..Michael Jordan. All I am saying is I don't understand the pages dedicated to a guy who is a three star recruit in the general basketball forum. Apparently, some people have much more of a personal interest in this kid than I realized.

You hope might be answered, XVILLE!
http://247sports.com/PlayerInstitution/Kipper-Nichols-at-St-Edward-67038/CurrentExpertPredictions

And by "some people" I guess you might be referring to the Xavier coaching staff. But also, coaching staffs of Big Ten and ACC schools, whichever ones they might be, are smart enough to understand that to compete with the others in their respective Conferences (and to retain their jobs!), they must recruit accordingly. Nobody knows how Nichols will perform at the D-1 level. But to be a key player on the Big School High School Champion in the State of Ohio, especially one like St. Ed's, is a good indication of his potential worth at the college level (talented, disciplined, coach-able, intelligent, etc.)

We'll all just have to wait and see if he selects Xavier and, if so, how he will fit into the Xavier scheme of things.

[Milhouse]

Agree completely. With the exception of Trevon Blueitt and maybe Kenny Frease, none of Xavier's recruits (past, present, or future) have really held all that impressive of an offer list. More often than not, Xavier has made a killing on the recruiting trail on solid 3 and 4 star guys who have not drawn big interest from the college basketball blue bloods.

Forgetting Maj and Dez.

Mack has gotten a lot more players that received national attention than others in years past. He has an eye for talent though. I want Kipper Nichols, and have for months. I completely trust Mack. Especially this far into his tenure. He's found some GREAT diamonds in the rough with transfers too if you look at Stainbrook and Travis Taylor. He can see the potential in guys that is for sure.

[casualfan]

Agree completely. With the exception of Trevon Blueitt and maybe Kenny Frease, none of Xavier's recruits (past, present, or future) have really held all that impressive of an offer list. More often than not, Xavier has made a killing on the recruiting trail on solid 3 and 4 star guys who have not drawn big interest from the college basketball blue bloods.

While true, none of those recruits have taken us where we're looking to get (final four) either.

[kyxu]

Forgetting Maj and Dez.


For Semaj as a 4/5-star recruit, his offer list was sparse. It did include Louisville, but not sure how hard they were pursuing him. Xavier got Semaj because the kid was determined to stay close to home and no one else really started recruiting him until really late.

For Dez, his offer list was particularly lacking. Xavier was the most accomplished program to offer, unless you want to count NC State (which you don't).

[kyxu]

While true, none of those recruits have taken us where we're looking to get (final four) either.

I guess it's a matter of perspective, but Xavier hasn't necessarily been flailing with the type of recruits it has landed and has fared better than a lot of other major programs that placed higher in the recruiting rankings.

[casualfan]

I guess it's a matter of perspective, but Xavier hasn't necessarily been flailing with the type of recruits it has landed and has fared better than a lot of other major programs that placed higher in the recruiting rankings.

My point is that if you want to take that next step you have to recruit at a higher level. The teams making the final four aren't doing it with guys they're beating out Northwestern and Nebraska for.

Now, the recruiting has gotten better, specifically last year, but if we want the program to take the next step recruiting at a higher level is a huge part of that.

[paulxu]

My point is that if you want to take that next step you have to recruit at a higher level. The teams making the final four aren't doing it with guys they're beating out Northwestern and Nebraska for.

On a regular basis, making the final 4 would require high level recruits and a consistent system.

But I'm guessing (not sure how to check) that VCU and GMU's rosters weren't chock-a-block full of 5 stars when they made it.
And probably Butler for that matter.

[casualfan]

On a regular basis, making the final 4 would require high level recruits and a consistent system.

But I'm guessing (not sure how to check) that VCU and GMU's rosters weren't chock-a-block full of 5 stars when they made it.
And probably Butler for that matter.

Sure. And if you want to bank on being the outlier who gets a lucky draw once every 3 or 4 years that's great. The odds are stacked pretty heavily against you though.

Not only that I think Shaka and Stevens are much better coaches than Chris. That's not a knock on Chris, I just happen to think Shaka and Stevens are 2 of the top 4 or 5 guys at the college level (although Stevens has moved on obviously).

[Xville]

[QUOTE=PMI;463229]Judging a prospect based on his list of schools is a ridiculous thing. Thank god our coaches don't do it, nor do any of the good ones. Nichols is a bit of a project with a high upside to be an excellent defender and glue guy. He was at one point (or depending on who you argue with still is) Chris Mack's absolute main priority. It is incredibly ignorant and short sighted to assume he isn't good because a couple programs who aren't that good are on him, especially this early in the process.[/QUOTE

Not really PMI...its actually pretty indicative of this guy's talent level as of this moment. If he was that good, again at this moment, his list would include more traditional basketball powerhouses.

I never said anything about his upside or that eventually he would not be a talented player. If this guy was playing somewhere in i dunno Louisiana or something, I don't think he would be getting this much attention on this board. I think some people here have a personal interest in him being that he plays in Cleveland. As I said, I know nothing about the kid, just seems weird that a 3 star recruit, with that offer list, is being sweated so much by certain people on this board.

[PMI]

[QUOTE=PMI;463229]Judging a prospect based on his list of schools is a ridiculous thing. Thank god our coaches don't do it, nor do any of the good ones. Nichols is a bit of a project with a high upside to be an excellent defender and glue guy. He was at one point (or depending on who you argue with still is) Chris Mack's absolute main priority. It is incredibly ignorant and short sighted to assume he isn't good because a couple programs who aren't that good are on him, especially this early in the process.[/QUOTE

Not really PMI...its actually pretty indicative of this guy's talent level as of this moment. If he was that good, again at this moment, his list would include more traditional basketball powerhouses.

I never said anything about his upside or that eventually he would not be a talented player. If this guy was playing somewhere in i dunno Louisiana or something, I don't think he would be getting this much attention on this board. I think some people here have a personal interest in him being that he plays in Cleveland. As I said, I know nothing about the kid, just seems weird that a 3 star recruit, with that offer list, is being sweated so much by certain people on this board.

You don't have to take my word for it, man, but you are way, way off on making assumptions on a recruit based on his unofficial offer list. You are greatly mistaken if you think the Xavier coaches care one iota that those are the schools on Nichols' list. They made him a top priority because they believe in him as a prospect. It's really that plain and simple. Does that mean he will definitely turn out to be great? Of course not, but Mack definitely wants/wanted him.

Now I'm not really sure about people "freaking out" over it. I'm certainly not. If we get him, I'll be happy, and if we don't, oh well. But it is very ignorant to simply write him off as you are solely because of what other schools are recruiting him. My guess is that you don't follow recruiting, which is fine, but literally every single coach and recruiting guru would tell you that's very silly. Of course I want Xavier to get a bunch of 5 stars, but here in the real world, Kipper Nichols was (maybe still is?) the top priority for the class of 2015, and I'm willing to bet Mack has a much better idea of what kind of prospect he is than you do by simply looking at his extremely unofficial offer list.

[Masterofreality]

@JucoRecruiting: Xavier will be in Thursday to watch Rozelle Nix (7'0/C/2015) of Pensacola JC.

Wonder if this is a result of Derek Smits committing.....to Valpo....yes, Valpo today.

[THRILLHOUSE]

@JucoRecruiting: Xavier will be in Thursday to watch Rozelle Nix (7'0/C/2015) of Pensacola JC.

Wonder if this is a result of Derek Smits committing.....to Valpo....yes, Valpo today.

Rozelle is from Cincy (Withrow). Big dude, luckily it looks like he is in better shape since his high school days:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pnNZeqZDfqU/TP2QNlzad8I/AAAAAAAAAGg/5EAH6TEYofE/s1600/roz.bmp

http://cdn.sportstalksc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/rozelle-nix2.jpg

[mistabeecee41]

Rozelle is from Cincy (Withrow). Big dude, luckily it looks like he is in better shape since his high school days:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pnNZeqZDfqU/TP2QNlzad8I/AAAAAAAAAGg/5EAH6TEYofE/s1600/roz.bmp

http://cdn.sportstalksc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/rozelle-nix2.jpg

Are we not in the mix for any other 2015 bigs? Don't care about Smits' as his stock seems to have fallen since some bigger names went after him, but interesting to see us go to the JUCO route, which we haven't done in a while.

[Lamont Sanford]

Hadn't Xavier stopped actively recruiting Smits? I haven't heard his name mentioned with Xavier in a long time. However, I too was very surprised to read the tweet about him committing to Valpo as I thought for sure he would end up at Clemson.

[Juice]

Hadn't Xavier stopped actively recruiting Smits? I haven't heard his name mentioned with Xavier in a long time. However, I too was very surprised to read the tweet about him committing to Valpo as I thought for sure he would end up at Clemson.

X didn't lose Smits.

[Masterofreality]

I had no "inside info" but it did seem that X, and others, had cooled on him. I suppose he just was not developing as originally projected. He seemed to be a hot commodity a year or so ago, but not much buzz lately.

[bobbiemcgee]

Jamel Mclean @Melx22 · 11h 11 hours ago

I don't always shoot floaters but when I do...Great team win last night against the World Champs. Number 1 greatest basketball feeling.

[casualfan]

@JucoRecruiting: Xavier will be in Thursday to watch Rozelle Nix (7'0/C/2015) of Pensacola JC.

Wonder if this is a result of Derek Smits committing.....to Valpo....yes, Valpo today.


NextUpRecruits.com @NextUpRecruits
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7' C Rozelle Nix of Pensacola St tells us he has narrowed is recruitment to Pitt, South Carolina, and Loyola Marymount. # Juco @Ro_Boogie_34

[Backyard Champ]

^^^ wrong twitter thread.

[casualfan]

^^^ wrong twitter thread.

Yeah, thought about that, but figured I'd post it here since it was a fup to one of the tweets in this thread.

Mods, feel free to move it if you feel like it'd be better served elsewhere.

[mistabeecee41]

https://twitter.com/jerrymeyer247/status/520330641628741633

Xavier has surpassed Missouri in #Crystalball for Kaiser Gates (#91/#127) http://bit.ly/1vaV5sN

The Cleveland area XH posters are going to yell at me and claim rankings/other offers mean nothing, but I'd personally prefer Gates. Think his athleticism would gives us a nice compliment to Trevon at the 3.

[PMI]

https://twitter.com/jerrymeyer247/status/520330641628741633

Xavier has surpassed Missouri in #Crystalball for Kaiser Gates (#91/#127) http://bit.ly/1vaV5sN

The Cleveland area XH posters are going to yell at me and claim rankings/other offers mean nothing, but I'd personally prefer Gates. Think his athleticism would gives us a nice compliment to Trevon at the 3.

Hard to say. Gates and Nichols are totally different kinds of players so it comes down to who the staff feels is the better fit with what we've got (and of course who commits.) It would be amusing if Yancy's cousin was a Musketeer though, after four years of hating that guy so much. Gates could be a very nice player though and I would definitely be happy if he committed.

[Pete Delkus]

Tweets that I would love =

Top Recruit 1: 10/15/14: "Just ran into LeBron in the hallways at Cintas Center...Man, this place is crazy!"
Top Recruit 2: 10/15/14: "David West is 1 cool dude...Ready to see him vs LBJ"
Top Recruit 3: 10/15/14: "Kevin Love just hit 3 consecutive mid-rangers from the Big East logo"

[Backyard Champ]

I know you're kidding, but I'm not sure if they will play on the Xavier court or not. Also, my post above was in jest, casualfan.

[BMoreX]

“@MikeDyer: BREAKING: LeBron James will sit out tonight's game and play Wednesday at #Xavier, reports @JasonLloydABJ”

[Masterofreality]

"@_mattjennings: Are you "Interested in" or "Committed to" the Weight Room??? @XavierMBB Freshmen are fully COMMITTED. Well done Men! "

Trevon Bluiett is a specimen!


http://t.co/0r1iSdNEHL

[BMoreX]

Xavier Basketball @XavierMBB
Gold Jerseys for 1st 2 weeks of practice go to 2 first-time winners. @_mdavis15 in Week 1 & @TrevonBluiett in Week 2!

[BandAid]

"@_mattjennings: Are you "Interested in" or "Committed to" the Weight Room??? @XavierMBB Freshmen are fully COMMITTED. Well done Men! "

Trevon Bluiett is a specimen!


http://t.co/0r1iSdNEHL
Holy shit Trevon looks jacked! I remember watching him last year thinking is was a little doughy - not anymore!

[Lamont Sanford]

Agreed that it appears that Trevon is bought into the weight program already. Matt Jennings is a helluva asset to the program.

[Milhouse]

Gonna be hard to keep him off the court this year

[bleedXblue]

Xavier Basketball @XavierMBB
Gold Jerseys for 1st 2 weeks of practice go to 2 first-time winners. @_mdavis15 in Week 1 & @TrevonBluiett in Week 2!

Absolutely love it. I was hoping Myles was going to respond with being more determined than ever.

[bleedXblue]

Gonna be hard to keep him off the court this year

He's gonna play a lot if he can guard.

[Masterofreality]

@XavierMSOC: After receiving votes for the Top 25 the last few weeks, we're in it this week #letsgox http://t.co/E0o38apxu4

Hey, we're Number 25!

[TUclutch]

"If he can get to 235-240, he's going to make a lot of $$ in the NBA. He's a great story," @CoachCroninUC on return of Octavious Ellis

Laugh out loud funny. Cronin is a clown

[Masterofreality]

Laugh out loud funny. Cronin is a clown

This Ellis thing smacks of pure desperation. The Jaundiced Leprechaun does't have enough big bodies so he first allows a guy he already kicked out to come back- a guy who was smack in the middle of the brawl at Cintas and then had the stupidity to be involved in a nightclub brawl. Secondly he starts talking him up as an NBA prospect- to make his rotting program look better?

Hey, Gnome. How about stepping up your recruiting to get quality kids instead of regurgitating guys kicked out once?

[xudash]

This Ellis thing smacks of pure desperation. The Jaundiced Leprechaun does't have enough big bodies so he first allows a guy he already kicked out to come back- a guy who was smack in the middle of the brawl at Cintas and then had the stupidity to be involved in a nightclub brawl. Secondly he starts talking him up as an NBA prospect- to make his rotting program look better?

Hey, Gnome. How about stepping up your recruiting to get quality kids instead of regurgitating guys kicked out once?

It's not easy being objective about this, but I can't imagine someone of his disposition and appearance appealing the parents of a recruit.

Seriously, he received a huge assist while UC was part of the Big East; that alone I'm sure helped with his recruiting. But he doesn't have that anymore, and he is way too much of a tool to be successful recruiting into the AAC, especially given that he's shackled to their on-campus arena with no money in sight for improving it.

[Nigel Tufnel]

It's not easy being objective about this, but I can't imagine someone of his disposition and appearance appealing the parents of a recruit.

Seriously, he received a huge assist while UC was part of the Big East; that alone I'm sure helped with his recruiting. But he doesn't have that anymore, and he is way too much of a tool to be successful recruiting into the AAC, especially given that he's shackled to their on-campus arena with no money in sight for improving it.

I hear ya, man. I don't have any idea how he recruits. As big an X homer I am....and being objectiive as possible, it amazes me that he gets anyone.

[X-Fan]

I hear ya, man. I don't have any idea how he recruits. As big an X homer I am....and being objectiive as possible, it amazes me that he gets anyone.
Totally agree. Maybe he sends a less Gnome looking assistant? Maybe he plays up the gnome look and dresses as a Garden Gnome? That's all I got.

[Milhouse]

He was saying the same thing about Titus Rubles last year and where is he again?

[JTG]

Holy shit Trevon looks jacked! I remember watching him last year thinking is was a little doughy - not anymore!
I hope this doesn't screw up his shot. I always heard that becoming muscle bound can screw up a player shot. Considering he is a scoring machine, I hope this is not the case.

[XU-PA]

I hope this doesn't screw up his shot. I always heard that becoming muscle bound can screw up a player shot. Considering he is a scoring machine, I hope this is not the case.

That's usually incorrectly used in women's basketball. coaches that have no clue will warn girls that lifting can mess up their shot. In actuality, a good weight regimen, combined with regular shooting practice, can only improve shooting skills.

[GoMuskies]

Gonna be hard to keep him off the court this year

I should probably temper my enthusiasm, but I expect him to be one of our 2 or 3 best players this year. I can't imagine that keeping him off the court has ever been a consideration.

[Xman95]

I hope this doesn't screw up his shot. I always heard that becoming muscle bound can screw up a player shot. Considering he is a scoring machine, I hope this is not the case.

As long as they also do the proper work to keep themselves flexible, players are usually fine with some added bulk/muscle. However, if they lift and get big without the necessary stretching/flexibility stuff, that's when you can get too muscular for your own good. Unfortunately, having never had game or a muscular build, I've never had to worry about such things.

[PMI]

I should probably temper my enthusiasm, but I expect him to be one of our 2 or 3 best players this year. I can't imagine that keeping him off the court has ever been a consideration.

Agreed. It's been almost unanimously assumed that Bluiett will be a starter and he should be, conservatively, a top 3-4 leading scorer on the team. Unless his defense is a somehow a complete and total disaster, I don't see any way around that. I would say he's one of the rare incoming freshmen who we almost certainly know is going to be really good from day one.

[Xman95]

Totally agree. Maybe he sends a less Gnome looking assistant? Maybe he plays up the gnome look and dresses as a Garden Gnome? That's all I got.

Actually, I think that's how he gets around the "No Contact" rules in the recruiting down period. Cronin simply shows up with a lantern and stands in the garden or flower bed at a recruit's home, usually going unnoticed and avoiding any penalties. It's getting tougher lately, however, as there are usually not flower beds inside the prison walls where most of his recruiting targets reside.

[xudash]

Actually, I think that's how he gets around the "No Contact" rules in the recruiting down period. Cronin simply shows up with a lantern and stands in the garden or flower bed at a recruit's home, usually going unnoticed and avoiding any penalties. It's getting tougher lately, however, as there are usually not flower beds inside the prison walls where most of his recruiting targets reside.

Well done, sir.

Imagine coming home on Halloween night with the kids and this ugly little dressed-up asshole starts moving towards you out of the flowerbed.

Imagine being in prison and in the shower and this ugly little dressed-up asshole starts moving towards you from anywhere.

[blobfan]

1510

[Masterofreality]

Stay classy Notre Dame:

"@totalfratmove: Freshman Wide Receiver At Notre Dame Posts In-Bed Selfie With Porn Star Lisa Ann":

: http://t.co/C2TrzkQrKr http://t.co/PeZFtmvvGJ

[94GRAD]

Stay classy Notre Dame:

"@totalfratmove: Freshman Wide Receiver At Notre Dame Posts In-Bed Selfie With Porn Star Lisa Ann":

: http://t.co/C2TrzkQrKr http://t.co/PeZFtmvvGJ


That lucky SOB

[Juice]

Stay classy Notre Dame:

"@totalfratmove: Freshman Wide Receiver At Notre Dame Posts In-Bed Selfie With Porn Star Lisa Ann":

: http://t.co/C2TrzkQrKr http://t.co/PeZFtmvvGJ

Darren Rovell, douche extraordinaire and ESPN content provider, tweeted this today in reference to it: https://twitter.com/darrenrovell/status/525691487078854656

People have been making fun of him mercilessly all day on twitter. It's been awesome.

[waggy]

Darren Rovell, douche extraordinaire and ESPN content provider, tweeted this today in reference to it: https://twitter.com/darrenrovell/status/525691487078854656

People have been making fun of him mercilessly all day on twitter. It's been awesome.


I don't get why. Didn't he just make a factual statement?

[OH.X.MI]

Darren Rovell, douche extraordinaire and ESPN content provider, tweeted this today in reference to it: https://twitter.com/darrenrovell/status/525691487078854656

People have been making fun of him mercilessly all day on twitter. It's been awesome.

God I hate Rovell.

Strange that ND has a policy like that in this day and age. I don't think XU has any reference to fornication in their student code of conduct. There was a rule about having "sleepovers" in the dorms when I was there, but I cant remember it ever being enforced.

[Smails]

That lucky SOB

This

[Masterofreality]

Strange that ND has a policy like that in this day and age. I don't think XU has any reference to fornication in their student code of conduct. There was a rule about having "sleepovers" in the dorms when I was there, but I cant remember it ever being enforced.

You do realize that ND is "Holier than Thou" right OH?

Not really a fan of his, but Rovell merely pointed out the hypocrisy, so let's shoot the messenger, not the original perpetrator, shall we?

[OH.X.MI]

You do realize that ND is "Holier than Thou" right OH?

Ya good point MOR. It just seems to me that ND, like Gtown, has been trying to get away from their Catholic heritage in recent years. I thought they would have gotten a rule like this off their books to appear more "secular" or whatever they are trying to do. I always felt my education at Xavier incorporated Catholicism a lot more than friends of mine who went to ND. That's just my observation of course, no real facts to back that up.

[Retire33]

I don't get hate for Rovell. Dude gets killed on twitter all the time.

[Juice]

I don't get hate for Rovell. Dude gets killed on twitter all the time.

WHAT? How do you not get it? He is the absolute worst.

Hypothetical situation: "Reports from NYC: Alleged hat wearing terrorist blows up subway. Video is available."

Subsequent tweet from Rovell: "Adidas got $3 million in exposure from the terrorist bombing video based on the hat the terrorist was wearing."

He has no idea how normal people operate in the real world.

[JTG]

WHAT? How do you not get it? He is the absolute worst.

Hypothetical situation: "Reports from NYC: Alleged hat wearing terrorist blows up subway. Video is available."

Subsequent tweet from Rovell: "Adidas got $3 million in exposure from the terrorist bombing video based on the hat the terrorist was wearing."

He has no idea how normal people operate in the real world.

His job is to report on financial aspects of sports..not sure why he quoted the sex policy. He much less a douche than Bill Maher

[Juice]

His job is to report on financial aspects of sports..not sure why he quoted the sex policy. He much less a douche than Bill Maher

Really?

More proof that he is the worst: http://deadspin.com/these-emails-confirm-that-espns-darren-rovell-is-a-sens-1572043642 He tells on college students to their professors because he doesn't like the jokes they make about him on twitter.

[Juice]

Really?

More proof that he is the worst: http://deadspin.com/these-emails-confirm-that-espns-darren-rovell-is-a-sens-1572043642 He tells on college students to their professors because he doesn't like the jokes they make about him on twitter.

Also, he doesn't report. He simply rewrites or tweets press releases from companies. He doesn't report shit.

[DC Muskie]

Oh my God, this sums up a lot for me. Rovell is a douche! He's on my twitter feed for pure humor.

It's not that he tells on college kids, he tried to tell on college GRADUATES!

Rovell should never quote anything about ethics. His entire existence is to worhsip the mighty hand of endorsements.

[Juice]

Oh my God, this sums up a lot for me. Rovell is a douche! He's on my twitter feed for pure humor.

It's not that he tells on college kids, he tried to tell on college GRADUATES!

Rovell should never quote anything about ethics. His entire existence is to worhsip the mighty hand of endorsements.

I honestly didn't think there were people out there who liked and/or weren't bothered by Rovell. It's simply mind blowing to me that there are people who defend him other than ESPN execs.

[DC Muskie]

I honestly didn't think there were people out there who liked and/or weren't bothered by Rovell. It's simply mind blowing to me that there are people who defend him other than ESPN execs.

I can't rep you, but seriously, who thinks Rovell is quality? I mean I'm still trying to understand why people read Peter King and his updates on coffee and the Boston Red Sox in his football column.

[waggy]

I never even heard of the guy before today.

But I follow no one on twitter or facebook or... well, none of it.

[Juice]

I can't rep you, but seriously, who thinks Rovell is quality? I mean I'm still trying to understand why people read Peter King and his updates on coffee and the Boston Red Sox in his football column.

His "nuggets" and praise for Allagash White Belgian piss beer or whatever he drinks are mind numbing. That man simply survives on nourishment from the teet of Roger Goodell. He's also the worst.

[DC Muskie]

His "nuggets" and praise for Allagash White Belgian piss beer or whatever he drinks are mind numbing. That man simply survives on nourishment from the teet of Roger Goodell. He's also the worst.

I used to like Allagash White. He ruined it for me. Tweets you don't like.

[Masterofreality]

@slrussell: Never seen #Xavier men's players have so much fun during Musketeer Madness intros.

[Masterofreality]

" @wandrewcole: "UC football player arrested, accused of breaking into a home http://t.co/gRjqrh9k5H" UC ....LOL "

[nuts4xu]

Xavier Basketball ‏@XavierMBB 10m10 minutes ago
Senior @DeeDavisX brings us to the 11 day mark... #OpeningNight #Xavier

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B1h0Qo2IQAA2wWS.jpg

[bobbiemcgee]

Shannon Russell @slrussell · Nov 3

Saturday's scrimmage v. Cleveland State can only be spoken of in generalities, but #Xavier was the dominant team.

Jeff Goodman @GoodmanESPN · Nov 3

Xavier played well against Cleveland State this past weekend in scrimmage. Stainbrook was best player on floor, Dee Davis was very good.

[GoMuskies]

And #GetLaurenOnEllen :) @TheEllenShow
— Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) November 5, 2014

[BMoreX]

I think we found our new Xavier Hoops banner:
https://twitter.com/XUAthletics/status/530803128275566592/photo/1

[nuts4xu]

Chris Mack ‏@CoachChrisMack 30s30 seconds ago
Friday night 7pm season opener vs Northern Arizona. Fireworks, glow sticks to the 1st 5,000 fans! Get to the Cintas Center #XavierNation!

[bleedXblue]

Chris Mack ‏@CoachChrisMack 30s30 seconds ago
Friday night 7pm season opener vs Northern Arizona. Fireworks, glow sticks to the 1st 5,000 fans! Get to the Cintas Center #XavierNation!

This is about as you know what as I'm going to sound..... I really like the glow sticks. I think it looks really cool. Would have thought they would have done this for a bigger home game......

[GoMuskies]

Was XUGlow involved in this? Is he still alive?

[BMoreX]

This is about as you know what as I'm going to sound..... I really like the glow sticks. I think it looks really cool. Would have thought they would have done this for a bigger home game......

It looked awesome for the Butler game two or three years ago.

[ButlerWantsTheDee]

Yup 2012-2013 season where your boy Brad "Gunslinger" Redford went 3-4 from range.

[Nocalmuskie]

how close to a sellout?

[BMoreX]

Juwan Staten ‏@JuwanStaten3 4m4 minutes ago

Lol I don't understand why UD fans still tweet me. It's been 4 years move on..

[THRILLHOUSE]

"@JuwanStaten3 Lol I don't understand why UD fans still tweet me. It's been 4 years move on.."

(edit) ah, bmore just beat me to it. but it's a good enough tweet to be posted twice

[PMI]

4 years in dayton fan time converts to like 10 days.

[GoMuskies]

I would think 4 years in Dayton would seem more like 400 years.

[PMI]

I would think 4 years in Dayton would seem more like 400 years.

dayton fan time. If the Finals Fours are still a feather in the cap, the Juwan Staten mess is awfully fresh.

[Masterofreality]

Juwan Staten ‏@JuwanStaten3 4m4 minutes ago

Lol I don't understand why UD fans still tweet me. It's been 4 years move on..


I would think 4 years in Dayton would seem more like 400 years.

The fans of udump are absolutely the worst. There is nothing else going on there.

[xudash]

The fans of udump are absolutely the worst. There is nothing else going on there.

Little Brother's fans would be the worst if Dayton, OH rivaled Manhattan for culture, food and nightlife.

[GIMMFD]

@TotalFratMove: Tom Izzo Walks Into Opposing Team's Locker Room, Tears Them A New Asshole For Not Giving Michigan State A Challenge: http://trib.al/VBQvYWR

Usually I don't follow these guys, but it was retweeted in my timeline and I started bursting out laughing.

[TUclutch]

Shannon Russell: "@slrussell: Chris Mack said on a Wooden Legacy conf call that Makinde London is most likely going to take a developmental redshirt this year. #Xavier"

Guessing Sumner may as well. Sliding those two guys to next year's class with Gates evens out the scholarships well

[bleedXblue]

Shannon Russell: "@slrussell: Chris Mack said on a Wooden Legacy conf call that Makinde London is most likely going to take a developmental redshirt this year. #Xavier"

Guessing Sumner may as well. Sliding those two guys to next year's class with Gates evens out the scholarships well

Sumner is not redshirting unless they think he can't help at all this year b/c of his tendonitis. He's too talented.

[TUclutch]

Sumner is not redshirting unless they think he can't help at all this year b/c of his tendonitis. He's too talented.

Well as of right now, he is the 6th guard behind Dee, Randolph, Myles, LA Jr, and Remy. Macura might even be ahead of him from being on the court for practice. If his knees keep bothering him, sit him and let him develop more. Wouldn't hurt at all. Today has been the first day he's been on the court since Brazil.

[BMoreX]

No way do I see Sumner redshirting. There were reports that he was one of the better guards in the summer.

Now, with the injury, he definitely falls behind on the depth chart. But I still think he can contribute this year for the team.

Shannon Russell @slrussell
Edmond Sumner out on the court with #Xavier today.

[X-man]

Looking like Makinde may be redshirting. See http://www.musketeermadness.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=16546&sid=e71b669aaff4ef1fd4880b4f849b1a0f.

[Milhouse]

Well as of right now, he is the 6th guard behind Dee, Randolph, Myles, LA Jr, and Remy. Macura might even be ahead of him from being on the court for practice. If his knees keep bothering him, sit him and let him develop more. Wouldn't hurt at all. Today has been the first day he's been on the court since Brazil.

huh that's funny. I guess I missed Mack releasing that official depth chart.

Saw Sumner play this summer. Xavier will be a much better offensive team w him on the court. That is for sure.

[XUMIOH12]

huh that's funny. I guess I missed Mack releasing that official depth chart.

Saw Sumner play this summer. Xavier will be a much better offensive team w him on the court. That is for sure.

Completely agree. Sumner is good. If healthy, I expect him to be a key player for us at some point this season.

[Masterofreality]

Not surprised with Makinde. Better in the long run.

[PMI]

Pretty much what we expected with Makinde, no surprises there. As for Sumner, the setback is unfortunate for sure. How much it effects him is probably impossible to determine. But I still think he will play for us this year. His length and offensive talent at the guard spot can definitely help this team. I think he would have to very significantly struggle with health/conditioning/performance, etc. for awhile in practice before they decide he's not going to play altogether this year. Rough start for him but I think he will prove to be helpful before too long.

[LA Muskie]

I don't see Sumner making much of an impact this year. He's a freshman who missed the entire preseason. Sure, Brazil was good and it might mitigate it some, but by all accounts we hadn't really installed any of our offensive or defensive sets in advance of that trip. It was basically just simple basketball.

At the same time, unless the staff sees Sumner sticking around for 5 years, there's not much reason to keep him off the floor this year. The only reason to "redshirt" someone is if you think you'll get that year back on the back end. Otherwise, while you might not lose much, you also don't gain anything.

[kyxu]

I've always wondered how the staff has the "redshirt" conversation with a player. Barring a major injury, I cannot imagine the player ever being happy with such an option.

[PMI]

I've always wondered how the staff has the "redshirt" conversation with a player. Barring a major injury, I cannot imagine the player ever being happy with such an option.

It's probably a little awkward, especially since it usually comes less than a year after you're recruiting the same player and telling him how much you like him and how much he'll fit. But I imagine they are very straight forward with the player and tell them they simply don't see a way they are going to be a part of the rotation yet, whether it be due to being physically not ready or otherwise. I think most kids, while not happy about it, get it.

[Milhouse]

I've always wondered how the staff has the "redshirt" conversation with a player. Barring a major injury, I cannot imagine the player ever being happy with such an option.

At the same time you really only see kids get redshirted that have that potential. No reason to redshirt a kid if you don't think he will pan out/think he will be a transfer candidate

[BMoreX]

X-treme Fans @XU_Xtreme_Fans
Congrats students! We broke the attendance record on Saturday! Over 1,300 students - that's a quarter of @XavierUniv undergrad enrollment!

[GoMuskies]

Wow, impressive.

[OH.X.MI]

I couldn't make the game on Saturday, but the student section presence has been very impressive all season. All the new freshman still need to learn the chants a little better. But come BE play Cintas is going to be rocking!

[Xville]

other than the exhibition game, this past Saturday's game was my first one of the season in person. I came away very impressed by the student section, as I was sitting just one section over from them. The atmosphere seemed a little bit more energized than any game i went to last year...not sure if that was because i sat that close to the student section, or if it was the adult beverages or a combination of both. For those that were there, what did you all think?

[Masterofreality]

X-treme Fans @XU_Xtreme_Fans
Congrats students! We broke the attendance record on Saturday! Over 1,300 students - that's a quarter of @XavierUniv undergrad enrollment!

Good and bad. Love the students showing up. Superb job. But that is also about 600 tickets that didn't get sold to the public for revenue.

We need to get back to serious winning and sell that damn place out every game.

[boozehound]

I don't see Sumner making much of an impact this year. He's a freshman who missed the entire preseason. Sure, Brazil was good and it might mitigate it some, but by all accounts we hadn't really installed any of our offensive or defensive sets in advance of that trip. It was basically just simple basketball.

At the same time, unless the staff sees Sumner sticking around for 5 years, there's not much reason to keep him off the floor this year. The only reason to "redshirt" someone is if you think you'll get that year back on the back end. Otherwise, while you might not lose much, you also don't gain anything.

Agree with the overall thinking, but is Sumner really the kind of talent that we need to worry about leaving early? Or is that not what you are getting at?

[paulxu]

Chris Mack @CoachChrisMack
· 1h 1 hour ago
Brayden Christopher Mack - Dec 8, 2014 3:16pm

Class of '36.

[casualfan]

Good and bad. Love the students showing up. Superb job. But that is also about 600 tickets that didn't get sold to the public for revenue.

We need to get back to serious winning and sell that damn place out every game.

Yep. Two sides to every story.

[GoMuskies]

Good and bad. Love the students showing up. Superb job. But that is also about 600 tickets that didn't get sold to the public for revenue.

We need to get back to serious winning and sell that damn place out every game.

Free tickets for future donor/season ticket holder alumni

[waggy]

Class of '36.

Congratulations to The Mack Family!

[surfxu]

Congrats to Chris and the family... Can't wait to see the pictures where his 2 big sisters put makeup all over his face :) I can just see that twitter pic in about 3 years.

[xu82]

Congrats to the family! I have two older sisters - take it easy girls. They start out all sweet, but then things turned. :-)

[JAPER]

Brayden --

Welcome!

Peace and happiness to all the Macks in this Advent season.

Peace to all the cows! Uncle Jape

[XU Cowbell Kid]

other than the exhibition game, this past Saturday's game was my first one of the season in person. I came away very impressed by the student section, as I was sitting just one section over from them. The atmosphere seemed a little bit more energized than any game i went to last year...not sure if that was because i sat that close to the student section, or if it was the adult beverages or a combination of both. For those that were there, what did you all think?

I know I'm about 3 days late in posting this, but my sister is a senior at X and said there was free beer for all of the seniors before the game. I think that may have added to the excitement level a little bit.

[GIMMFD]

I know I'm about 3 days late in posting this, but my sister is a senior at X and said there was free beer for all of the seniors before the game. I think that may have added to the excitement level a little bit.

Not free beer, but $2 beers at a cash bar where you can only get 4, I decided to pregame and bring a flask of rum into the game to mix with some Coke, which contributes to the group of 15 seniors I was with that did the same thing..

[OH.X.MI]

Not free beer, but $2 beers at a cash bar where you can only get 4, I decided to pregame and bring a flask of rum into the game to mix with some Coke, which contributes to the group of 15 seniors I was with that did the same thing..

Greatest trick in the book right there!

[Masterofreality]

For my man Xeus:

@PeteXU: Pope Francis saying dogs can go to heaven. My dude.

Your faith in animals has been fulfilled!

[LadyMuskie]

For my man Xeus:

@PeteXU: Pope Francis saying dogs can go to heaven. My dude.

Your faith in animals has been fulfilled!

One of my philosophy professors at X (a priest whose name I can't remember, but we ladies called him Fr. What-a-Waste) told a story of how he ruined his 4 year old niece's Christmas by telling her that her dog that just died wasn't going to heaven. His sister is probably angry all over again that he was wrong and made his niece cry.

[94GRAD]

For my man Xeus:

@PeteXU: Pope Francis saying dogs can go to heaven. My dude.

Your faith in animals has been fulfilled!

Sheep go to heaven, Goats go to hell. #Cake

[muskiefan82]

For my man Xeus:

@PeteXU: Pope Francis saying dogs can go to heaven. My dude.

Your faith in animals has been fulfilled!

Dogs are a wonderful representation of God's love for us. A dog is sad when you go away, but they don't stop waiting for your return and they throw a party the second that you do.

When God looked at his love for us and created a mirror for it, the word seen in the mirror was dog.

[nuts4xu]

"Xavier Musketeers ‏@XUAthletics 1m1 minute ago
This Day in Xavier History (2001) Romain Sato scores 31 points against Rhode Island as a freshman"

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B3O641bCUAAgKw1.jpg:large

[D-West & PO-Z]

"Xavier Musketeers ‏@XUAthletics 1m1 minute ago
This Day in Xavier History (2001) Romain Sato scores 31 points against Rhode Island as a freshman"

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B3O641bCUAAgKw1.jpg:large

What a beast.

[chico]

Still have not seen a prettier jump shot that Sato's.

[X-band '01]

Nice photobomb of Anthony Myles.

[Masterofreality]

@jppalmCBS: Xavier honored 1990 Sweet 16 team today. Big roar from the crowd for Pete Gillen
pic.twitter.com/4NlKBmmoVM

[waggy]

It's always been my secret fantasy that Pete would come back as an assistant to coach the bigs. Yes I have weird fantasies.

[X-Fan]

Honestly, this is what it's all about. Regardless of your political affiliations, what a great opportunity/experience for the guys to spend some time with a Xavier Alum and one of the most powerful men in the country:

Xavier Basketball (@XavierMBB)
1/27/15, 11:43 AM
Our team took a minute to stop by the Capitol to say hello to Xavier grad and Speaker of the House @SpeakerBoehner. pic.twitter.com/tqkM9xRidm (https://pic.twitter.com/tqkM9xRidm)

[LA Muskie]

Is that a tear I see???

Seriously, I honestly couldn't stand meeting Boehner. And it drives me nuts that Xavier is associated with him. But I understand it's an opportunity/experience for the guys. How great it is, is probably worthy of some debate.

[Juice]

Is that a tear I see???

Seriously, I honestly couldn't stand meeting Boehner. And it drives me nuts that Xavier is associated with him. But I understand it's an opportunity/experience for the guys. How great it is, is probably worthy of some debate.

Probably the same as any situation when a championship team meets the president. Some guys probably love it while others probably just think it's cool to meet the president even though they don't agree with him. I don't think it's that complicated.

[GoMuskies]

Even though a guy like Harry Reid is actually just a thinly disguised bag of feces, I'd think it was cool to meet him and have a guy with that much power be a Xavier alum. Same thing here. I'm sure there was nothing political about the meeting other than Boehner getting a photo op. Certainly a cool thing for the players.

[waggy]

http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/xavi/sports/m-baskbl/auto_bsi_wide/10725398.jpeg

[Smails]

I'm sure there was nothing political about the meeting other than Boehner getting a photo op. Certainly a cool thing for the players.

This. The inability of some to put their ideologies aside and actually see things for what they are is unbelievable sometimes. The twitter-verse is such a cesspool.

[JTG]

Is that a tear I see???

Seriously, I honestly couldn't stand meeting Boehner. And it drives me nuts that Xavier is associated with him. But I understand it's an opportunity/experience for the guys. How great it is, is probably worthy of some debate.

Pretty much the same way many of us could not stand meeting Obama.

[powerofX]

This. The inability of some to put their ideologies aside and actually see things for what they are is unbelievable sometimes. The twitter-verse is such a cesspool.

No joke. Did you happen to click on any of the images from Boehner's twitter? The comments below them are ridiculous, but unfortunately are a twitter reality. There is just an entire culture with a lack of respect.

[RealDeal]

http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/xavi/sports/m-baskbl/auto_bsi_wide/10725398.jpeg

He's gonna need some Obamacare for that skin cancer.

[Musketeer_15]

"John Boehner is laying in his tanning bed while smoking a cigarette and smiling. This sickens me." -@CasualHoya

ROADKILL!!!

[X-Fan]

I didn't think anything of it at the time, but did anyone see the exchange between Draymond Green & Myles after the DePaul game?

Draymond Green tweeted:
@Money23Green: Aye somebody tell the kid from Xaevier to just let it go!!!!! Kid hairline done!!!!

Myles game him crap for misspelling Xavier, but Green told him he's gotta give up on the receding hairline. It was funny conversation.

Did you guys notice the change in Myles hair? Looks like he took Draymonds advise! Went bald and had a Mans game!

[xu82]

I didn't think anything of it at the time, but did anyone see the exchange between Draymond Green & Myles after the DePaul game?

Did you guys notice the change in Myles hair? Looks like he took Draymonds advise! Went bald and had a Mans game!

Yes I did, yes he did, and yes he did!

[X-Fan]

This might be one of my favorite tweets of all time

@SFFiveTu: A roadkill in black unis.. Real business like..

Tu knows a thing or two about cold blooded roadkill. He approves. Yes sir!

[X-Fan]

This is just hilarious!

@BenStandig: More Matt Stainbrook funnies. Arriving for media session postgame, he said softly, "I'm just here so I won't get fined." (h/t/ @JGWhiteAP)

[MADXSTER]

This is just hilarious!

@BenStandig: More Matt Stainbrook funnies. Arriving for media session postgame, he said softly, "I'm just here so I won't get fined." (h/t/ @JGWhiteAP)

That is AWESOME!

[LA Muskie]

Pretty much the same way many of us could not stand meeting Obama.
I don't disagree. And like I said, I'm sure it was an experience for the players. I don't begrudge the meeting. And, after today's game, I hope they hang with him every game for the rest of the season.

PS: I didn't see the "X" photo originally, but I gotta say I like that. Even with Boehner in it.

[X-Fan]

This was mid game:

@BenStandig: Screams from Xavier's bench: " WIN THE WAR. WIN THE WAR."

These guys are GETTING IT! Love how much they WANTED this game!

[nuts4xu]

‏@BannersParkway
X moves to 17 in the Pomeroy rankings.

[xudash]

This is just hilarious!

@BenStandig: More Matt Stainbrook funnies. Arriving for media session postgame, he said softly, "I'm just here so I won't get fined." (h/t/ @JGWhiteAP)

Ha! That is fantastic!!

[xu82]

This is just hilarious!

@BenStandig: More Matt Stainbrook funnies. Arriving for media session postgame, he said softly, "I'm just here so I won't get fined." (h/t/ @JGWhiteAP)

That's awesome. Hard not to love that guy!

[Juice]

SOMI JaMITCHELL @Soso_Jamabo1 · 2h 2 hours ago
Officially Committed...Asian Girls Everywhere...UCLA����

[mistabeecee41]

SOMI JaMITCHELL @Soso_Jamabo1 · 2h 2 hours ago
Officially Committed...Asian Girls Everywhere...UCLA����

For the older crowd:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1ZttCxTf0E

[Masterofreality]

For the older crowd:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1ZttCxTf0E

Hmmm. I guess "older" is a relative term.

[xu82]

Hmmm. I guess "older" is a relative term.

I don't believe that was Bing Crosby....

[LadyMuskie]

Hmmm. I guess "older" is a relative term.

I don't know how old mistabeecee is, but I'm probably in the slightly older crowd these days, and Childish Gambino makes me wanna bang my head into a wall to make the noise stop. I'm a fairly big fan of the rap genre and rappers, just not Gambino. I do also enjoy Bing Crosby, though.

[LA Muskie]

Hmmm. I guess "older" is a relative term.
Ha! Seriously...I never would have known those were rap lyrics.

[Milhouse]

Love me some Gambino. One of the best rappers out there today pound for pound.

[paulxu]

What is this "rap?"
I was not there, so I did not hear.

[xu82]

What is this "rap?"
I was not there, so I did not hear.

I believe it was the disco of another generation.... it's generally a bad idea, but there's nothing you can do about it.

[LadyMuskie]

I believe it was the disco of another generation....

Good God, NO! The only worse way to insult rap would be to call it a hair band. Disco wishes in its wildest dreams that it could be rap.