(08-24-2018 08:25 AM)tkgrrett Wrote: (08-24-2018 01:16 AM)hartlessnhere Wrote: I predict the class will windup being Wiseman, Jeffries and Dandridge. If, room becomes available for one more my preference would be Boogie Ellis.
So.. you think we are very likely to lose out on Watford to Indiana (you would be one of the very, very few to make that prediction - most think Memphis or Alabama) but you think we are in on Boogie Ellis who most everyone predicts to stay out west?
Just asking - have you come across any non-public info?
I think things are changing for Watford and don't get me wrong, I want him at Memphis.
I've heard scuttlebutt, me piecing what was said on the radio and reading certain articles between the lines. I believe Daddy Watford has changed his mind about Memphis. See, behind the scenes big brother (Christian Watford) is a die heart Indiana Hoosier, he played there. Yet, that's not the reason things have changed but you can rest assured big brother is talking.
Daddy Lawson is hating on Memphis & Penny and with Penny it might be mutual. Lawson said on the radio that he had a talk with Daddy Watford. Daddy Lawson didn't say what was discussed but he said he was honest with Daddy Watford BUT WOULDN'T ELABORATE. I soon notice a ripple in what was now basically being said from the Watford camp. Things like "I have to watch out for my son best interest", "I need to trust wherever I go I'll be allowed to play my game" and "We still like Mike Miller but". Comments like these are indicative of a shift change which once was glowing of Memphis and Penny.
The connection is Lawson. He said Wiseman is more than likely going to Memphis. When asked why, he said Penny is going to let him do whatever he wants in laughing bitter tone. When asked about Cal doing that, he said you know Cal isn’t having that, said proudly. Having heard him say that, how hard would it be for him to drop salt on the program
Why the hate? I feel the fans; the University and Penny have hurt the Lawson's feelings. I understand the thin skin from the fans voicing their displeasure and the University's handling of him coaching but why hate Penny? Well, from my understanding Penny got involved with the altercation between Joe Jackson and the Lawson boys (I think it was said Penny barred them from his gym). Notice how Penny is not recruiting Chandler or Jonathan. Daddy Lawson seems perturbed about the rejection. Bottom-line I feel the water has been tainted, can it be reversed? I don't think so.
PS: Oh, about Ellis. If, Watford is not coming, and somebody leaves that's just my preference. I have no idea where Memphis stands with him, but Boogie is a scoring machine. Hey, who knows maybe it can all be cleared for Memphis and Trendon Watford, things do change.