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re: Johnny's First LSU Signee to fax His LOI Today per Interview w Jordy...

Posted on 4/16/12 at 9:00 am to
Posted by nitwit
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Posted on 4/16/12 at 9:00 am to
It's going to be Lester Earl....
Posted by pronk
Murica
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Posted on 4/16/12 at 9:03 am to
as much as i want it to be gathers, it sounds like it will be swilling. His comments on twitter make it seem like he is already a part of the team
Posted by nicholastiger
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Posted on 4/16/12 at 9:03 am to
Without mentioning Gathers name, Jones confirmed it's not him on Jordy's show. Gathers will sign with Baylor today.

Jones made it sound like signed letters (2) would be in prior to news conference - I'm guessing one is Coleman. Another could be Hammick.
Posted by Keys Open Doors
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Posted on 4/16/12 at 9:03 am to
Sounds like it should be Swilling.

He put up good numbers at a very good JUCO program last year, but his stats suggest poor shot selection and it doesn't seem like his intangibles are great. At least he will give us more height in the backcourt than two 5'10" guys.
Posted by Bubba Hotep
Member since Nov 2003
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Posted on 4/16/12 at 9:04 am to
Apparently, Jorday is just saying there will be a signee. Not saying who it is. I am holding out ZERO hope for Gathers. I just don't think there is any way.

It has been fun having a fake glimmer of hope for a few days.
Posted by Elleshoe
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Posted on 4/16/12 at 9:06 am to
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. I am holding out ZERO hope for Gathers


go full ranter with me brah. this program has kicked me in the balls for over a decade now. what's a little more?
Posted by Keys Open Doors
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Posted on 4/16/12 at 9:07 am to
I think realistically we can close out with Hamminck, Swilling, and Coleman. Unfortunately, that doesn't help the frontline at all, where we are losing our 3 of our top 4 guys.

We are going to have to go with a 4-out, 1-in offense, which requires great shooting.
Posted by Elleshoe
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Posted on 4/16/12 at 9:10 am to
maybe we can pull Pelle or some other lower rated big. We cannot start Ludwig or Courtney
Posted by Keys Open Doors
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Posted on 4/16/12 at 9:12 am to
I don't think Pelle is coming so we would have to go the JUCO route to get a big. I don't any good recruiting services when it comes to rating JUCO players, but maybe we can snag someone.

Otherwise, get ready for a lot of Hickey/Stringer/Turner/Coleman/O'Bryant kind of lineups.
Posted by Elleshoe
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Posted on 4/16/12 at 9:14 am to
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Hickey/Stringer/Turner/Coleman/O'Bryant kind of lineups.



slide Morgan in there over Stringer IMO and at least you have a LITTLE more size.
Posted by S
RIP Wayde
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Posted on 4/16/12 at 9:17 am to
hickey
stringer

turner
morgan

coleman
swilling



hammink can play all 3 positions. isaac may be the odd man out. of course coleman may end up elsewhere. i'd rather him over swilling any day but if they feel swill can help them get on some local kids then i guess it's okay.
Posted by Bubba Hotep
Member since Nov 2003
9330 posts
Posted on 4/16/12 at 9:20 am to
I have no doubt that at least one juco post player will be signed, maybe two. There are a few bodies out there. No stars, but at least Malcolm White level.

We have to have a center. If we don't have a center for next year, I predict JOB will leave. Even if he stays, with no other post players he will be ineffective.
Posted by Gravitiger
Member since Jun 2011
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Posted on 4/16/12 at 9:20 am to
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isaac may be the odd man out.
Isaac will continue to play IMO because he's basically the only perimeter player who can guard anyone.
Posted by S
RIP Wayde
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Posted on 4/16/12 at 9:22 am to
yeah i think they can scrap a quintin thornton or white type post.
Posted by Royal Tiger Fan
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Posted on 4/16/12 at 9:24 am to
I don't mind all the wings if we play a lot of Nolan richardsons 40 mins of hell defense. Having rested legs will be critical to press and run in transition
Posted by safetyman
Member since Jun 2011
11837 posts
Posted on 4/16/12 at 9:28 am to
Go get him Johnnie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!




If he would get Gathers It would be crazy time in Baton Rouge!!!!!! what a way to make an entrance!!!!
Posted by Keys Open Doors
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Posted on 4/16/12 at 9:31 am to
O'Bryant would leave if there wasn't a center? Wouldn't he like the guaranteed 30 minutes a game?
Posted by Bubba Hotep
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Posted on 4/16/12 at 9:34 am to
I've just heard he doesn't want to play center. Could be wrong, but that's the word.
Posted by Royal Tiger Fan
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Posted on 4/16/12 at 9:35 am to
30 mins of being double teamed...
Posted by LuzianaFootball
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Posted on 4/16/12 at 9:37 am to
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but only reason for delay was to have ceremony at his school after break.

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suuuuure.


...or waiting on checks to clear?
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