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When did Simmons sign with the agent?
Posted on 3/13/16 at 8:45 pm
Posted on 3/13/16 at 8:45 pm
Or Blakney talking to the NCAA Monday on the stripper gate. Has to be the reason why LSU declined the invite. There is a rule if you are invited to the NIT, you can't pull out of playing it.
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Posted on 3/13/16 at 8:49 pm to WildcatMike
Blakeney has been talking to the NCAA since the off-season when it all broke. It's how he likely retained his eligibility for this season. I don't think this had anything to do with that.
I think the two most likely scenarios is it was just a pre-emptive strike before they weren't invited to the NIT or Simmons has already gotten the frick out.
If it's that Simmons is done, then it could mean a decent APR hit for them.
I think the two most likely scenarios is it was just a pre-emptive strike before they weren't invited to the NIT or Simmons has already gotten the frick out.
If it's that Simmons is done, then it could mean a decent APR hit for them.
Posted on 3/13/16 at 8:51 pm to BluegrassBelle
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If it's that Simmons is done, then it could mean a decent APR hit for them.
doesn't UK's whole team leave every year?
I am not super familiar with APR. I wonder if we could just get a violation and shut down the program for a year or two
Posted on 3/13/16 at 8:54 pm to thelawnwranglers
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doesn't UK's whole team leave every year?
I am not super familiar with APR. I wonder if we could just get a violation and shut down the program for a year or two
The rule is you're ok as long as you finish the spring semester. There's not a lot of wiggle room with guys declaring but with online courses it makes it pretty easy to do at this point. And with the Wooden eligiblity business and LSU sitting him for part of a game for "academic reasons", I think it's a reasonable assumption to make that he could not finish the semester. Daniel Orton is the only one under Cal so far that has ended up hurting the APR.
This post was edited on 3/13/16 at 8:55 pm
Posted on 3/13/16 at 8:54 pm to thelawnwranglers
TigerMike and BayouBelle, back at it again with the LSU posts.
Posted on 3/13/16 at 8:55 pm to lsu711
And the resident crier has come here to defend Simmons' honor.
Posted on 3/13/16 at 8:56 pm to BluegrassBelle
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The rule is you're ok as long as you finish the spring semester. There's not a lot of wiggle room with guys declaring but with online courses it makes it pretty easy to do at this point. And with the Wooden eligiblity business and LSU sitting him for part of a game for "academic reasons", I think it's a reasonable assumption to make that he could not finish the semester. Daniel Orton is the only one under Cal so far that has ended up hurting the APR.
My first one and done experience- I am not that big of a fan. Loses alot of the college experience for me. How do you like it?
Posted on 3/13/16 at 8:57 pm to lsu711
Add it to the list. You want sunshine pumping...rah, rah bullshite for LSU, then proceed back to the Tiger Rant. Suck it up.
This post was edited on 3/13/16 at 8:58 pm
Posted on 3/13/16 at 8:58 pm to thelawnwranglers
I enjoy getting to see players I never would've seen had the high school rule still been in place. The turnover gets a little crazy but I appreciate them as much as I did Jamal Mashburn or Rex Chapman, who both went early as well.
It's all about managing the egos. And it helps that some of the guys who have come through have been some pretty well adjusted guys for 18-19 years old.
It's all about managing the egos. And it helps that some of the guys who have come through have been some pretty well adjusted guys for 18-19 years old.
Posted on 3/13/16 at 9:01 pm to WildcatMike
You are reading/posting on the Tiger Rant. You know there is more negative talk about the LSU basketball program on the Tiger Rant than even the SEC Rant.
Posted on 3/13/16 at 9:03 pm to BluegrassBelle
You honestly appreciate the iPhone thief as Mash as much as Daniel Ortin and his 4 points a game? LOL
Posted on 3/13/16 at 9:04 pm to BluegrassBelle
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I enjoy getting to see players I never would've seen had the high school rule still been in place. The turnover gets a little crazy but I appreciate them as much as I did Jamal Mashburn or Rex Chapman, who both went early as well.
It's all about managing the egos. And it helps that some of the guys who have come through have been some pretty well adjusted guys for 18-19 years old.
You got at least 2 if not 3 years out of those guys? I get LSU football players going early but they generally get the better of an education if they want it 3 years (hell with the way they do summer school they could get a degree in that time). It is a fair response on your part. If this was successful it would probably be different for me I guess? We didn't really achieve much with Shaq, but he was there for some time and I think loves the school.
Posted on 3/13/16 at 9:05 pm to WildcatMike
NIT wanted Simmons to play , that wasn't happening FWIW
Posted on 3/13/16 at 9:05 pm to dash-right-93-berlin
What the frick are you babbling about?
Posted on 3/13/16 at 9:05 pm to WildcatMike
Is it just me or would LSU have been better off without the clusterfrick of a distraction that is Simmons? It's not like they achieved great things with him, after all. Instead of the drama, they could have focused on becoming a more cohesive team and planned for being better next season.
Posted on 3/13/16 at 9:06 pm to dash-right-93-berlin
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NIT wanted Simmons to play , that wasn't happening FWIW
Then Johnny Jones and LSU should be embarrassed that he let a one and done dictate what his whole team would do in a post-season. I don't give a shite if Simmons wanted to play or not. That's shitty to your upperclassmen leaving and underclassmen coming back that could use the extra tournament play.
Posted on 3/13/16 at 9:07 pm to BluegrassBelle
The Wild Turkey is hitting the ol coot right about now 
Posted on 3/13/16 at 9:08 pm to randomways
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Is it just me or would LSU have been better off without the clusterfrick of a distraction that is Simmons? It's not like they achieved great things with him, after all. Instead of the drama, they could have focused on becoming a more cohesive team and planned for being better next season.
I think so- they should be competing for those kids that need to play for a few years. Then be like the successful mid majors who have good years bc they have a bunch of 3 year starters playing.
Posted on 3/13/16 at 9:09 pm to BluegrassBelle
i seriously doubt you hold Daniel Orton (1 and done) in the same high regard as king Rex (IPhone bandit - pill head) or Mash.
Posted on 3/13/16 at 9:10 pm to dash-right-93-berlin
I was making a blanket statement, not comparing each individual player. Is your comprehension that bad? Don't be so obtuse.
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