Kevin Parrom (Offer)

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Originally Posted by Xman95

I would love to see him get into an argument and punch Calhoun!




It would be typical of Calhoun. The guy has some good traits, but when it comes to stuff like this he's an A-1 a-hole. There have been enough columns, articles, stories, etc. that talked about how Calhoun/UConn has no concern or respect for the standard operating procedures which most programs follow. This wouldn't be the first time they recruited a player that had already committed, let alone signed a LOI, and it won't be the last.

I know it won't happen because the NCAA rarely puts a big hit on its higher profile programs, but I would really love to see UConn get slapped with a major punishment.

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Does UCONN still have the 0% grad. rate? Calhoun's an ass.

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Originally Posted by xnatic03

If UConn's going after Parrom while he is still under his LOI agreement with us, that's just plain idiotic with all the Nate Miles stuff coming out lately. Not that it will stop them, but you think they'd be smarter than that right now.

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I think you open yourself up to sanctions if you "tamper" with a kid who has a signed LOI. Of course sanctions would simply be "piling on" given the ton of sh*t about to be dumped onto Calhoun's head over the Miles stuff.

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Originally Posted by xnatic03

If UConn's going after Parrom while he is still under his LOI agreement with us, that's just plain idiotic with all the Nate Miles stuff coming out lately. Not that it will stop them, but you think they'd be smarter than that right now.

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It's got nothing to do with smarts.

It's got to do with - 'whatever it takes and not go too far over the line'. As long as there is no hard and fast rule against it - do not count it out, in fact, expect it.

After all they are BIG TIME and we are .... not.

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Originally Posted by UCGRAD4X

It's got nothing to do with smarts.

It's got to do with - 'whatever it takes and not go too far over the line'. As long as there is no hard and fast rule against it - do not count it out, in fact, expect it.

After all they are BIG TIME and we are .... not.

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Yeah, they are big time, but so are a lot of other schools that aren't necessarily under investigation for recruiting violations. I'm sure plenty of it goes on with all the other schools, but if UConn is that blatantly stupid about things when they are already being looked at by the NCAA, then they are completely idiotic.

I do believe that no one can talk to Parrom until Xavier releases him from his LOI and that has not happened, in fact he hasn't asked out yet. That is why Mack is going there this weekend to make sure he doesn't ask out of the LOI. I hope Chris can keep him but we are ok for next year without him but would be better with him especially if Brown does decide to stay in the draft and even better if both are on the team....Use the FORCE Chris...

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Originally Posted by XURunner85

I do believe that no one can talk to Parrom until Xavier releases him from his LOI and that has not happened, in fact he hasn't asked out yet. That is why Mack is going there this weekend to make sure he doesn't ask out of the LOI. I hope Chris can keep him but we are ok for next year without him but would be better with him especially if Brown does decide to stay in the draft and even better if both are on the team....Use the FORCE Chris...

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You're right that nobody can outright talk to Parrom, but there is plenty of recruiting going on through the back channels. You better believe that Parrom's coach or parents or whoever influences his decision has been contacted by other schools or people acting on behalf of other schools.

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Originally Posted by dc_x

You're right that nobody can outright talk to Parrom, but there is plenty of recruiting going on through the back channels. You better believe that Parrom's coach or parents or whoever influences his decision has been contacted by other schools or people acting on behalf of other schools.

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Book's old AAU buddies, no doubt.

This is the danger of having AAU lackeys on your college staff. Not only are package deals slimy, but they fall apart quicker than the French front lines. Book leaves X and suddenly his other AAU mentors are in his ear, trying to ship him to someone else and hopefully go along for the ride.

If Mack can get the kid to stay, it would be a major coup for a coach with 5 days of experience. He's up against slimeballs who have been playing "the game" for years. Let's face it, be it youthful innocence or something else, Parrom appears to the be kind of kid that is easily influenced by his "mentors".

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Originally Posted by AdamtheFlyer

Book's old AAU buddies, no doubt.

This is the danger of having AAU lackeys on your college staff. Not only are package deals slimy, but they fall apart quicker than the French front lines. Book leaves X and suddenly his other AAU mentors are in his ear, trying to ship him to someone else and hopefully go along for the ride.

If Mack can get the kid to stay, it would be a major coup for a coach with 5 days of experience. He's up against slimeballs who have been playing "the game" for years. Let's face it, be it youthful innocence or something else, Parrom appears to the be kind of kid that is easily influenced by his "mentors".

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The fact that people behind the scenes are whispering in Parrom's ear has nothing to do with the fact that he was recruited by Book. That's just the nature of college sports.

I think Parrom has been mature about this and what he has said and done is appropriate given the circumstances.

Adam,

All coaches are 'slimy' to a degree. They would all go to great lengths to secure the best talent possible, and not all would use ethical means. Chances are 50/50 we keep Parrom.

Shannon has an update on her blog on Parrom. Nothing really concrete, but an update nonetheless:

I haven't been able to get hold of signee Kevin Parrom during the last two weeks, but I'm sure it's been a time of introspection for him. Chris Mack told me he has had a chance to talk to Kevin and will talk to him again tomorrow.

"We still don't have a concrete answer, but I think we made a good impression," Mack said. "I feel like the meeting went very well with Kevin."

We'll know more later. Stay tuned!

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