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RE: Tweet from Ginnatto talking to Alex Lomax's dad
Would love, love, love Alex to sign on with the Tigers. Picking up a great one like him could also have a domino effect on others following suit.
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(05-15-2017 10:28 AM)Hoots Wrote:  Would love, love, love Alex to sign on with the Tigers. Picking up a great one like him could also have a domino effect on others following suit.

He would be a good get...

Seems like a winner
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(05-15-2017 12:19 AM)450bench Wrote:  
(05-14-2017 11:44 PM)EricSigEpTNBeta183 Wrote:  Yikes . . . I wouldn't have listed those either if people were trying to pump him up . . . regardless would still be a good get for next years class.
ps though the attitudes would come else where but not from a mod. nice.

No attitude here, but that is kinda funny, just a simple google search would have helped you out. Yeps. Also, not trying to pump him up. The kid's a good player.
Here's a clip for you.

https://youtu.be/yDR6VXGr6Gg

In this video, which is also the same game, he went to his left twice. He's a very good player.
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He'd be a nice player to have....need a top level guy to go with him.
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(05-15-2017 12:58 PM)tigerjamesc Wrote:  He'd be a nice player to have....need a top level guy to go with him.

I would agree and I'm sure the coaching staff agrees with that too. They are working hard on that.
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(05-14-2017 05:04 PM)innman Wrote:  
(05-14-2017 11:43 AM)Joe1 Wrote:  
(05-14-2017 10:45 AM)TubbyBall Wrote:  So excited to be the favorite for Lomax. True player that brings it every day

I agree but we have one poster here that says he has no real good offers and he must not be very good. He should know because he looks up ratings on the internet. No need to watch him play.

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Quote:I'm never hard on players. I don't throw players under the bus. I like the kid because I believe he's nice young man. If for some odd reason he didn't turn out to be what I think he will, you will never see me post one negative word about him. However, your pal stammers will. He will be more than hard on him. That's his style. Not mine. These are college kids. I cheer them on and give them full support from my seat at the Forum during home games and from my den in front of my tv during road games.

I tend to think he will contribute quicker than his junior year though. But that's my opinion.

And again. I wasn't even here, just minding my own business, but the guy is obsessed, what can I do about it? I have also never said anything bad about Lomax, I hope we do sign him.

The issue is that our fans have certain expectations and haven't been shy about criticizing Derrick Rose, Tyreke, Kemp, Kedren Johnson, Pookie and Antonio Barton and every other point guard we have ever had.

They aren't going to care about Lomax's ranking. If he doesn't produce at a high level right away, they are going to be on him, and that is completely unfair. A player at his level should be allowed to ease his way in as a backup and experience normal growing pains. We have fans here who expect him to come in and be great out of the chute.

Willie Kemp and Chris Chiozza were ranked a full 90-100 spots higher than Lomax and averaged 6.4 points, 3.9 points respectively and both averaged 2.2 assists per game their first season. Expecting anything more from Lomax is completely unfair.
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RE: Tweet from Ginnatto talking to Alex Lomax's dad
(05-15-2017 01:34 PM)Stammers Wrote:  
(05-14-2017 05:04 PM)innman Wrote:  
(05-14-2017 11:43 AM)Joe1 Wrote:  
(05-14-2017 10:45 AM)TubbyBall Wrote:  So excited to be the favorite for Lomax. True player that brings it every day

I agree but we have one poster here that says he has no real good offers and he must not be very good. He should know because he looks up ratings on the internet. No need to watch him play.

and again.

Quote:I'm never hard on players. I don't throw players under the bus. I like the kid because I believe he's nice young man. If for some odd reason he didn't turn out to be what I think he will, you will never see me post one negative word about him. However, your pal stammers will. He will be more than hard on him. That's his style. Not mine. These are college kids. I cheer them on and give them full support from my seat at the Forum during home games and from my den in front of my tv during road games.

I tend to think he will contribute quicker than his junior year though. But that's my opinion.

And again. I wasn't even here, just minding my own business, but the guy is obsessed, what can I do about it? I have also never said anything bad about Lomax, I hope we do sign him.

The issue is that our fans have certain expectations and haven't been shy about criticizing Derrick Rose, Tyreke, Kemp, Kedren Johnson, Pookie and Antonio Barton and every other point guard we have ever had.

They aren't going to care about Lomax's ranking. If he doesn't produce at a high level right away, they are going to be on him, and that is completely unfair. A player at his level should be allowed to ease his way in as a backup and experience normal growing pains. We have fans here who expect him to come in and be great out of the chute.

Willie Kemp and Chris Chiozza were ranked a full 90-100 spots higher than Lomax and averaged 6.4 points, 3.9 points respectively and both averaged 2.2 assists per game their first season. Expecting anything more from Lomax is completely unfair.

Chris Chiozza average like 7.2 his Junior year... What's your point?

Do you think a kid needs to be 15+ to be considered good?

Andre Hollins a similarly rated player from Memphis who played under Tubby, averaged 8.7 ppg his freshman year.

I would be happy with that.
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Good post Flying Tiger. What I know is this...the kid can play ball. He's an excellent point guard. I knew he was a player the very first time I saw him play.
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Well, we did just have a kid who was averaging 14pts 8rbs a game and won newcomer of the year in the AAC and was getting slammed by a portion of Memphis fans, overrated has been used many times.
Also had a kid averaging 19/9 and still getting slammed. We will see if Lomax is given a pass if he isn't lighting it up every game.
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Is he here yet.
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(05-15-2017 02:18 PM)memtigbb Wrote:  Well, we did just have a kid who was averaging 14pts 8rbs a game and won newcomer of the year in the AAC and was getting slammed by a portion of Memphis fans, overrated has been used many times.
Also had a kid averaging 19/9 and still getting slammed. We will see if Lomax is given a pass if he isn't lighting it up every game.

Your problem should be with those fans, not the player.
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Now this is funny, Don Rickles and Johnny Carson. Some here not so much. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QDPQl_D6Usw
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(05-15-2017 02:25 PM)FlyingTiger2016 Wrote:  
(05-15-2017 02:18 PM)memtigbb Wrote:  Well, we did just have a kid who was averaging 14pts 8rbs a game and won newcomer of the year in the AAC and was getting slammed by a portion of Memphis fans, overrated has been used many times.
Also had a kid averaging 19/9 and still getting slammed. We will see if Lomax is given a pass if he isn't lighting it up every game.

Your problem should be with those fans, not the player.

Not sure how you could have read that post and think I have a problem with the players. I most certainly had a problem with the fans trashing kids to protect a coach. I will always have a problem with fans (and coaches) who throw kids under the bus to deflect blame.
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(05-15-2017 02:34 PM)memtigbb Wrote:  
(05-15-2017 02:25 PM)FlyingTiger2016 Wrote:  
(05-15-2017 02:18 PM)memtigbb Wrote:  Well, we did just have a kid who was averaging 14pts 8rbs a game and won newcomer of the year in the AAC and was getting slammed by a portion of Memphis fans, overrated has been used many times.
Also had a kid averaging 19/9 and still getting slammed. We will see if Lomax is given a pass if he isn't lighting it up every game.

Your problem should be with those fans, not the player.

Not sure how you could have read that post and think I have a problem with the players. I most certainly had a problem with the fans trashing kids to protect a coach. I will always have a problem with fans (and coaches) who throw kids under the bus to deflect blame.

In the spirit of Liam Neeson, I will find anyone and everyone who throws a Tiger player under the bus when the season starts and smash them into wordless smithereens.
lol...and I'm not kidding.
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(05-15-2017 01:53 PM)FlyingTiger2016 Wrote:  
(05-15-2017 01:34 PM)Stammers Wrote:  
(05-14-2017 05:04 PM)innman Wrote:  
(05-14-2017 11:43 AM)Joe1 Wrote:  
(05-14-2017 10:45 AM)TubbyBall Wrote:  So excited to be the favorite for Lomax. True player that brings it every day

I agree but we have one poster here that says he has no real good offers and he must not be very good. He should know because he looks up ratings on the internet. No need to watch him play.

and again.

Quote:I'm never hard on players. I don't throw players under the bus. I like the kid because I believe he's nice young man. If for some odd reason he didn't turn out to be what I think he will, you will never see me post one negative word about him. However, your pal stammers will. He will be more than hard on him. That's his style. Not mine. These are college kids. I cheer them on and give them full support from my seat at the Forum during home games and from my den in front of my tv during road games.

I tend to think he will contribute quicker than his junior year though. But that's my opinion.

And again. I wasn't even here, just minding my own business, but the guy is obsessed, what can I do about it? I have also never said anything bad about Lomax, I hope we do sign him.

The issue is that our fans have certain expectations and haven't been shy about criticizing Derrick Rose, Tyreke, Kemp, Kedren Johnson, Pookie and Antonio Barton and every other point guard we have ever had.

They aren't going to care about Lomax's ranking. If he doesn't produce at a high level right away, they are going to be on him, and that is completely unfair. A player at his level should be allowed to ease his way in as a backup and experience normal growing pains. We have fans here who expect him to come in and be great out of the chute.

Willie Kemp and Chris Chiozza were ranked a full 90-100 spots higher than Lomax and averaged 6.4 points, 3.9 points respectively and both averaged 2.2 assists per game their first season. Expecting anything more from Lomax is completely unfair.

Chris Chiozza average like 7.2 his Junior year... What's your point?

Do you think a kid needs to be 15+ to be considered good?

Andre Hollins a similarly rated player from Memphis who played under Tubby, averaged 8.7 ppg his freshman year.

I would be happy with that.

Who you play with and how much you play is very important to the whole story.

How many points did the 150+ ranked Freshmen score for Georgia Tech Last year.
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(05-15-2017 10:10 AM)macgar32 Wrote:  
(05-15-2017 09:06 AM)450bench Wrote:  
(05-14-2017 09:15 PM)macgar32 Wrote:  
(05-14-2017 07:40 PM)450bench Wrote:  
(05-14-2017 06:42 PM)Joe1 Wrote:  Well Too bad for the both of you. Some things need to be said.

And they've already been said. Over and over, actually. Continuing to bring it up just focuses more attention on things that just really don't matter in the big picture.
I, personally, think Lomax is a helluva player and I think he'll sign with us. If someone else thinks differently, great. Respectfully, I just don't care.
And furthermore, if someone insists that the kid isn't a good player, then they are simply wrong. Therefore, there's really no reason to belabor that thought.

Isn't that just your opinion or is that a fact?

That is a fact, not an opinion.

I think you might want to consult Websters

Nobody needs a dictionary to know that Lomax is a good player. It is a fact that he is quality basketball player.
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(05-14-2017 11:44 PM)EricSigEpTNBeta183 Wrote:  Yikes . . . I wouldn't have listed those either if people were trying to pump him up . . . regardless would still be a good get for next years class.
ps though the attitudes would come else where but not from a mod. nice.

wow. Hard to imagine a fan who wants to criticize these offers, just to try to fit the script of low-level recruiting. Similar to guys in other threads continuously calling him a 3-star - when his composite ranking is absolutely a 4-star.

Can't understand how the obsession with the narrative has taken over the abilities of recruits, and the facts of the recruiting.
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(05-15-2017 01:53 PM)FlyingTiger2016 Wrote:  
(05-15-2017 01:34 PM)Stammers Wrote:  
(05-14-2017 05:04 PM)innman Wrote:  
(05-14-2017 11:43 AM)Joe1 Wrote:  
(05-14-2017 10:45 AM)TubbyBall Wrote:  So excited to be the favorite for Lomax. True player that brings it every day

I agree but we have one poster here that says he has no real good offers and he must not be very good. He should know because he looks up ratings on the internet. No need to watch him play.

and again.

Quote:I'm never hard on players. I don't throw players under the bus. I like the kid because I believe he's nice young man. If for some odd reason he didn't turn out to be what I think he will, you will never see me post one negative word about him. However, your pal stammers will. He will be more than hard on him. That's his style. Not mine. These are college kids. I cheer them on and give them full support from my seat at the Forum during home games and from my den in front of my tv during road games.

I tend to think he will contribute quicker than his junior year though. But that's my opinion.

And again. I wasn't even here, just minding my own business, but the guy is obsessed, what can I do about it? I have also never said anything bad about Lomax, I hope we do sign him.

The issue is that our fans have certain expectations and haven't been shy about criticizing Derrick Rose, Tyreke, Kemp, Kedren Johnson, Pookie and Antonio Barton and every other point guard we have ever had.

They aren't going to care about Lomax's ranking. If he doesn't produce at a high level right away, they are going to be on him, and that is completely unfair. A player at his level should be allowed to ease his way in as a backup and experience normal growing pains. We have fans here who expect him to come in and be great out of the chute.

Willie Kemp and Chris Chiozza were ranked a full 90-100 spots higher than Lomax and averaged 6.4 points, 3.9 points respectively and both averaged 2.2 assists per game their first season. Expecting anything more from Lomax is completely unfair.

Chris Chiozza average like 7.2 his Junior year... What's your point?

Do you think a kid needs to be 15+ to be considered good?

Andre Hollins a similarly rated player from Memphis who played under Tubby, averaged 8.7 ppg his freshman year.

I would be happy with that.

Your post is a little weird so I'm having trouble figuring out how to respond. Try this two parter...

ONE
If he averages 3.9, 7.2, 7.2 points per game and 2.2, 4.3, 3.8 assists per game his first 3 seasons, shooting percentages of 39, 34 and 41%, will you and the fanbase be happy with him?

TWO
At that performance level, do you feel he fits in as an above average D1 starting point guard, or as a very good sub off the bench for an NCAA tournament caliber team?
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(05-15-2017 03:12 PM)macgar32 Wrote:  
(05-15-2017 01:53 PM)FlyingTiger2016 Wrote:  
(05-15-2017 01:34 PM)Stammers Wrote:  
(05-14-2017 05:04 PM)innman Wrote:  
(05-14-2017 11:43 AM)Joe1 Wrote:  I agree but we have one poster here that says he has no real good offers and he must not be very good. He should know because he looks up ratings on the internet. No need to watch him play.

and again.

Quote:I'm never hard on players. I don't throw players under the bus. I like the kid because I believe he's nice young man. If for some odd reason he didn't turn out to be what I think he will, you will never see me post one negative word about him. However, your pal stammers will. He will be more than hard on him. That's his style. Not mine. These are college kids. I cheer them on and give them full support from my seat at the Forum during home games and from my den in front of my tv during road games.

I tend to think he will contribute quicker than his junior year though. But that's my opinion.

And again. I wasn't even here, just minding my own business, but the guy is obsessed, what can I do about it? I have also never said anything bad about Lomax, I hope we do sign him.

The issue is that our fans have certain expectations and haven't been shy about criticizing Derrick Rose, Tyreke, Kemp, Kedren Johnson, Pookie and Antonio Barton and every other point guard we have ever had.

They aren't going to care about Lomax's ranking. If he doesn't produce at a high level right away, they are going to be on him, and that is completely unfair. A player at his level should be allowed to ease his way in as a backup and experience normal growing pains. We have fans here who expect him to come in and be great out of the chute.

Willie Kemp and Chris Chiozza were ranked a full 90-100 spots higher than Lomax and averaged 6.4 points, 3.9 points respectively and both averaged 2.2 assists per game their first season. Expecting anything more from Lomax is completely unfair.

Chris Chiozza average like 7.2 his Junior year... What's your point?

Do you think a kid needs to be 15+ to be considered good?

Andre Hollins a similarly rated player from Memphis who played under Tubby, averaged 8.7 ppg his freshman year.

I would be happy with that.

Who you play with and how much you play is very important to the whole story.

How many points did the 150+ ranked Freshmen score for Georgia Tech Last year.

And that brings up another important point. We are probably going to score between 70-80 points per game next year, so by default, a couple of the players are going to emerge out of the shadows and perform very well. LSU was 10-21 last year and scored 75 points per game. If we score 75 points per game there are going to be some posters who will say I told you so, even if we have a bad record.

Look at Jeremiah Martin as the perfect example. I honestly love the guy. He turned his back on a commitment to play for the home team, has supported Tubby, has had a great attitude, and plays so hard at both ends of the court. Ideally, Martin should be playing 10-15 minutes per game on a really good team, coming off the bench at both guard positions to give the team energy, playing great defense and scoring 5-6 points per game. There is no way that Martin should be playing 35 minutes per game and being depended on to score 12-15 points per game and average 5-7 assists per game.

Am I slamming, denigrating or throwing Martin under the bus? Not in the slightest. He is performing at a level that exceeds his ranking and is being asked to do so much more than he should be.

I would take a player like Martin every day of the week on every single Tiger team I have seen play for the last 35 years, but you can't have 10 of him and you can't reasonably expect him to be a dominant or even semi dominant piece of the puzzle.

You can go into a season hoping that he turns into that player and he just might do it, but if you are banking on hope against other schools whose hopes are ranking 100-200 places higher, it probably isn't going to happen.
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(05-15-2017 04:40 PM)Tiger87 Wrote:  
(05-14-2017 11:44 PM)EricSigEpTNBeta183 Wrote:  Yikes . . . I wouldn't have listed those either if people were trying to pump him up . . . regardless would still be a good get for next years class.
ps though the attitudes would come else where but not from a mod. nice.

wow. Hard to imagine a fan who wants to criticize these offers, just to try to fit the script of low-level recruiting. Similar to guys in other threads continuously calling him a 3-star - when his composite ranking is absolutely a 4-star.

Can't understand how the obsession with the narrative has taken over the abilities of recruits, and the facts of the recruiting.

Yet you've clearly missed the post that I said I would like us to get a commitment from Lomax.
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