Maymon to UT

[Wareagle]

Link

http://tennessee.rivals.com/barrier_noentry.asp?ReturnTo=&sid=&script=content.asp&cid=1039554&fid=&tid=&mid=&rid=

FYI: Not my poll. 

[4everwarriors]

Looks like the Original Pancake House was too good to pass up? Did Bruce tamper with Jeronne?

[SoCalwarrior]

Good luck to him. A good kid with an overbearing father. Good for him that his dad is far away because UT will not run the offense through him for one day or one practice for as long as he is there for.

[GOMU1104]

Good luck to him. A good kid with an overbearing father. Good for him that his dad is far away because UT will not run the offense through him for one day or one practice for as long as he is there for.

What makes you think Tim will stay in Madison?  He and Torrell Harris (Tobias' father) should become good friends. Have fun with that Bruce.

Did Bruce tamper with Jeronne?

Its a very grey area. If a player transfers, there is a VERY good chance he has discussions with other coaches prior to making the transfer. In fact, it is often said that...You dont announce that you are going to transfer without having something else lined up. 

[SoCalwarrior]

What makes you think Tim will stay in Madison?  He and Torrell Harris (Tobias' father) should become good friends. Have fun with that Bruce.

Hey, if he get's out of ear shot of future recruits I'll be ecstatic.

[4everwarriors]

Let's get this clear once for all. Jeronne and his entourage were asked to leave MU. Tim, never in his wildest dream, thought the university would bend over and blown him a kiss.

[ATWizJr]

Let's get this clear once for all. Jeronne and his entourage were asked to leave MU. Tim, never in his wildest dream, thought the university would bend over and blown him a kiss.

  Oh, I'm pretty sure Tim thought the university would bend over.

[77ncaachamps]

Hmmm. This was posted on Goodman's blog:

"Marquette transfer Jeronne Maymon was considering Tennessee, but the holdup may be that the Vols don't have a scholarship right now and he'd have to pay his own way for the rest of the year."

http://community.foxsports.com/goodmanonfox/blog/2010/01/13/my_ultimate_13-man_squad_that_would_run_the_table


EDIT: I don't know which article was posted first...I cannot read the Insiders' article.

[mufansince72]

I'm sure he probably qualified for a student loan.  He can pay it back with his NBA contract next year

[MUfan12]

From the K-State reporter from 810AM Kansas City-

If you heard Maymon to Tennessee - his dad just told me by text: "You know something I don't." http://ow.ly/WiY4

Personally, I think Timmy is trying to string out the coverage. Similar to his quote to the Madison TV station about not knowing of Jeronne quitting.

[NCMUFan]

Looks like the Original Pancake House was too good to pass up? Did Bruce tamper with Jeronne?

It's the "Waffle House".  Waffle Houses are pretty much greasy spoons located off of most interstate exits down here.  Good luck to Jeronne.  Let see how his expectations and reality line up in Tennessee.

[77ncaachamps]

It's the "affle House".

Corrected for what it truly is.

[willie warrior]

His dad should fit in quite well there with the rest of the convicts.

[WarriorMU]

It's a done deal.

[Skatastrophy]

His dad should fit in quite well there with the rest of the convicts.

I wish you, and others, would knock it off with the idiotic comments.  You just sound bitter.

It wasn't working out for Jeronne here and I'm happy that he found a place that he feels will work better for him.  Best of luck Jeronne, we barely knew ye.

[dw3dw3dw3]

Apparently the mighty Vikings are still in the running.

http://www.810whb.com/blog/2608

That must be the school where his demands were closest to being met.

[PE8983]

"It's all about who has the best package."
That pretty much says it all.

[Benny B]

I wish you, and others, would knock it off with the idiotic comments.  You just sound bitter.

It wasn't working out for Jeronne here and I'm happy that he found a place that he feels will work better for him.  Best of luck Jeronne, we barely knew ye.

I think willie's comment was referring to Timmay, not Jeronne.  I wish the very best for Jeronne, but his dad remains fair game - and always will.

[Skatastrophy]

I think willie's comment was referring to Timmay, not Jeronne.  I wish the very best for Jeronne, but his dad remains fair game - and always will.

I realize willie was talking about Tim.  Tim has no bearing on our program and just happens to be the father of one of our former players.  Sniping at the guy is juvenile, especially when you're just "feeding the troll."  If you stop feeding the troll and more often than not the troll goes away.

[Buzz Williams' Spillproof Chiclets Cup]

Fitting if true.

Bruce Pearl and Tim Maymon deserve each other.

Talk about a match made in Hell.

[ChicosBailBonds]

Count me as shocked that Pearl would do this. 

[Marquette Mama]

It's the "Waffle House". 

Complete thread hijack -- but can't resist the opportunity to reprise this classic peak into Waffle House culture: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3HcaIiTmDc

And don't forget about my home boy Kid Rock's famous Waffle House dining experience:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMKP_HxRkzs

OK. Back to basketball.

[connie]

Count me as shocked that Pearl would do this. 

Probably more desparation at this point, don't you think?

[GGGG]

Probably more desparation at this point, don't you think?

Why would Pearl be desperate?  He has plenty of job security and just beat the #1 team in the country.

[g0lden3agle]

Why would Pearl be desperate?  He has plenty of job security and just beat the #1 team in the country.

How deep is their roster with those 4 players getting suspended indefinitely?

[Fullodds]

One player dismissed.  Rumors are that the others will return once charges are dropped.

[mu-rara]

How deep is their roster with those 4 players getting suspended indefinitely?

I'd think JM is an upgrade to the UT roster, especially if he learned a lesson (he'll play where he's supposed to play)

[ChicosBailBonds]

I'd think JM is an upgrade to the UT roster, especially if he learned a lesson (he'll play where he's supposed to play)

That's a shame that he had to learn that lesson there and not at MU

[MU B2002]

How deep is their roster with those 4 players getting suspended indefinitely?

Deep enough to beat Kansas.


While they lost quite a bit of talent, you wonder if this will strengthen the bond of the current team.  And if I had to guess, I bet at least 2 of those guys are back by March.  Tyler Smith of course not being one of them, obviously.

[bma725]

How deep is their roster with those 4 players getting suspended indefinitely?

It isn't.

They started the year with 11 scholarship players.  Emmanuel Negedu collapsed during training and had heart surgery that ended his career.  That put them down to 10.  With the 4 that were arrested they are down to 6 scholarship players at the moment.

They have 3 walk ons that will play big minutes, one of whom is Pearl's son.  The other two are non traditional walk ons.  Skylar McBee had offers from East Carolina, Santa Clara and couple other places but chose to walk on at UT.  Josh Bone is the other, he was actually a scholarship player at Southern Illinois who transferred to UT a two years ago.

[willie warrior]

I realize willie was talking about Tim.  Tim has no bearing on our program and just happens to be the father of one of our former players.  Sniping at the guy is juvenile, especially when you're just "feeding the troll."  If you stop feeding the troll and more often than not the troll goes away.

"Tim has no bearing on our program" may now be true, but it was not when Jeronne was here.

Since you are upset about my comment about Tim. at least be consistent and condemn all the others that have made comments about Tim. Or is it that you do not have a sense of humor?

[Skatastrophy]

"Tim has no bearing on our program" may now be true, but it was not when Jeronne was here.

Since you are upset about my comment about Tim. at least be consistent and condemn all the others that have made comments about Tim. Or is it that you do not have a sense of humor?

I don't get upset by what's posted by an anonymous fool on the internet

How would I condemn everyone hating on Tim?  I'm not going to quote every single person doing it.  I assumed that using your post as an example and stating my opinion would sufficed.  There's no need for me to spam the boards with the same comment over and over. 

[reinko]

I can't believe this board is tied in this poll.  Really you want this kid to fail?  Really?  Did him leaving the MU team the way he did affect you so negatively you wish this kid ill will in his life?

Kinda sad 'Scoopers.

[LON]

I can't believe this board is tied in this poll.  Really you want this kid to fail?  Really?  Did him leaving the MU team the way he did affect you so negatively you wish this kid ill will in his life?

Kinda sad 'Scoopers.

A useless poll that pretty much only reflects negatively...

[mujaxson]

Goodman just tweeted.... @goodmanonfox: Source told FOXSports.com that Marquette transfer Jeronne Maymon is expected to arrive today and pay his own way at Tennessee this semester.

[Skatastrophy]

A useless poll that pretty much only reflects negatively...

How is wishing someone luck a negative?

[NavinRJohnson]

Goodman just tweeted.... @goodmanonfox: Source told FOXSports.com that Marquette transfer Jeronne Maymon is expected to arrive today and pay his own way at Tennessee this semester.

Aye, Aye, Aye...The further this goes along, the more I fear this kid's idiot father may have permanently screwed up his life. In other words, he had no offers, and Bruce gave him the opportunity to come in and earn one. I pray he has learned a lesson...keep the old man as far away from Knoxville as possible. There aren't going to be any more chances.

[LON]

How is wishing someone luck a negative?

Unless the response is overwhelmingly "good luck" than I don't think there is one positive that could come out of it.

[AlumKCof93]

Wow.  Can you imagine your son getting a scholarship to Marquette, enrolling in it, and then pulling him out only to pay for him to go to Tennessee?  I can't.

[MUfan12]

He's going to be a walk-on with a chance to earn a scholarship.

Wow. Guess that phone wasn't ringing off the hook after all.

[Moe]

More likely they used up all their scholarships this year so he can't get one for spring semester???  He will get one in the fall when they have a free one open up.

[StillAWarrior]

I can't believe this board is tied in this poll.  Really you want this kid to fail?  Really?  Did him leaving the MU team the way he did affect you so negatively you wish this kid ill will in his life?

Kinda sad 'Scoopers.

I didn't vote because I was looking for a third option.  I wish him luck, but I do hope that someday he regrets his decision.  I want nothing but the best for the kid (and I really feel sorry for him), but I do hope that some day he realizes that he had a great opportunity to be at Marquette and missed out on it.  This is not the same as saying I want him to fail.

[MUCrew]

I didn't vote because I was looking for a third option.  I wish him luck, but I do hope that someday he regrets his decision.  I want nothing but the best for the kid (and I really feel sorry for him), but I do hope that some day he realizes that he had a great opportunity to be at Marquette and missed out on it.  This is not the same as saying I want him to fail.

See that's what I thought I voted for, but upon further review...that wasn't an option.  Moral of the story: read before clicking on stuff. 

"The More You Know"

[ChicosBailBonds]

I can't believe this board is tied in this poll.  Really you want this kid to fail?  Really?  Did him leaving the MU team the way he did affect you so negatively you wish this kid ill will in his life?

Kinda sad 'Scoopers.

+1   I voted Cura Personalis, but many didn't.

[larrym]

I didn't vote because I was looking for a third option.  I wish him luck, but I do hope that someday he regrets his decision.  I want nothing but the best for the kid (and I really feel sorry for him), but I do hope that some day he realizes that he had a great opportunity to be at Marquette and missed out on it.  This is not the same as saying I want him to fail.

I believe that's the ODB option.  He certainly didn't fail at UNLV, but reportedly did later say that it was a mistake to leave Marquette.
http://www.nba.com/draft2005/profiles/OdarteyBlankson.html

[Golden Avalanche]

How much is out-of-state tuition for one semester in Knoxville?

I imagine Pearl will have a few duckets left over from his alimony payments so Jeronne will be fine but the curiosity is getting me.

[MUrugger]

I voted the ODB option and don't feel bad about it at all.  It's about loyalty, commitment, accountability, WARRIOR pride...any number of things that used to be important.  Throw in Timmay, the deception, the shouting orders to your coach and the school paying for your education and the choice is easy.

It's a whole lot less about wanting him to fail than understanding what you need to respect and appreciate in the first place before setting yourself up to fail.  It kinda reminds me of trying to make a point with your kids.

[mu_hilltopper]

Schadenfreude is losing by 5 votes! 

[ChicosBailBonds]

I voted to wish him well because I blame this on his father, not on the kid.

[StillWarriors]

How deep is their roster with those 4 players getting suspended indefinitely?

They only had six scholarship players suited up for the KU game.

[mu_hilltopper]

I also blame this on his father .. but if, say, JMay succeeds wildly at UT -- especially that first season -- then TMay will have made the exact right move for his son, and will be vindicated.

[MarkMiller]

I voted to wish him well because I blame this on his father, not on the kid.

Absolutely correct.

[Hards Alumni]

I can't believe this board is tied in this poll.  Really you want this kid to fail?  Really?  Did him leaving the MU team the way he did affect you so negatively you wish this kid ill will in his life?

Kinda sad 'Scoopers.

ODB didn't really fail... unless the poll has changed.

[TJ]

I can't believe this board is tied in this poll.  Really you want this kid to fail?  Really?  Did him leaving the MU team the way he did affect you so negatively you wish this kid ill will in his life?

Kinda sad 'Scoopers.

There's not really a negative "I hope he fails" option.  ODB didn't fail.  He did well at UNLV. he's playing professionally in France.  He just regretted his decision to leave Marquette.

There's a big difference between hoping JM's career is similar to ODB's and wishing him ill will.

[mu_hilltopper]

Indeed .. the "Wish him Luck" option is really "Wish that his wishes are fulfilled .. he has a great college career followed by the NBA dreams of his father."

The ODB option is the "no ill-will, yet I don't want to see him .. highly achieve for a different team then go to the NBA"

[4everwarriors]

If anyone is naive enought to believe Maymon is paying his own freight this semester, you just don't understand bigtime college athletics.
UT didn't have a scholarship available, so Jeronne will receive enough "need-based financial aid" to cover this semester's tuition, room and board, and books. He will get a basketball scholarship at semester's end.

[Spaniel with a Short Tail]

That was my vote that put "Wish him luck" over the top! (temporarily)  Maybe every vote DOES count!

[ChicosBailBonds]

If anyone is naive enought to believe Maymon is paying his own freight this semester, you just don't understand bigtime college athletics.
UT didn't have a scholarship available, so Jeronne will receive enough "need-based financial aid" to cover this semester's tuition, room and board, and books. He will get a basketball scholarship at semester's end.

Not naive, but it can be against NCAA rules.  But I'm sure UT has it down pat. 

He will have to file a FAFSA form to see if he can get some $$

[4everwarriors]

Of course he'll have to file a FAFSA form. Obviously, a family's financial affairs is their own business, but inquisitive minds could speculate that the Maymons may qualify for 100% need to attend UT. Therefore, the university's financial aid office would extend an offer to cover the need as they would for any other non-athlete they admit.
The Ivies don't have athletic scholarships. But, as you may know grants-in-aid are frequently a component of an athlete's financial aid package, even if need has not been demonstrated.

[ChicosBailBonds]

Of course he'll have to file a FAFSA form. Obviously, a family's financial affairs is their own business, but inquisitive minds could speculate that the Maymons may qualify for 100% need to attend UT. Therefore, the university's financial aid office would extend an offer to cover the need as they would for any other non-athlete they admit.
The Ivies don't have athletic scholarships. But, as you may know grants-in-aid are frequently a component of an athlete's financial aid package, even if need has not been demonstrated.

That is correct....in fact I have a young man working for me now that is a Penn graduate and was a student athlete.  Another that is a Yale graduate that competed in fencing.

But, where it gets tricky is offering some kind of aid to student athletes to work around scholarships.  It's mostly an issue with football but can crop up in hoops as well.  Basically the NCAA wants to avoid a school having 12 scholarship players and then 3 guys as walk ons with 100% financial aid when they should be on a full scholarship at another institution.

[4everwarriors]

Damn smart office you got there, JD.

[groove]

If anyone is naive enought to believe Maymon is paying his own freight this semester, you just don't understand bigtime college athletics.
UT didn't have a scholarship available, so Jeronne will receive enough "need-based financial aid" to cover this semester's tuition, room and board, and books. He will get a basketball scholarship at semester's end.

and as many handguns as he wants

[hdog1017]

If anyone is naive enought to believe Maymon is paying his own freight this semester, you just don't understand bigtime college athletics.
UT didn't have a scholarship available, so Jeronne will receive enough "need-based financial aid" to cover this semester's tuition, room and board, and books. He will get a basketball scholarship at semester's end.

I couldn't agree with you more, especially with Bruce Pearl. 

[ChicosBailBonds]

Damn smart office you got there, JD.

Hire smarter people than yourself I always say.

 


By the way, is it true JM is a walkon and not on scholarship?  Did I read that correctly?

[GGGG]

I couldn't agree with you more, especially with Bruce Pearl. 

Marquette would do the same thing.

[Hards Alumni]

Hire smarter people than yourself I always say.

 


By the way, is it true JM is a walkon and not on scholarship?  Did I read that correctly?

yes, but he will go to school for free.

[ecompt]

How can he go to school for free? Did he get an academic scholarship?

[Hards Alumni]

How can he go to school for free? Did he get an academic scholarship?

financial aid etc... I think it was hinted at in another thread.

[mviale]

Timmay: here is a shortcut to the bursar's office for your walk-on, i mean future NBA great:
Main Office:
(excess financial aid distribution, mail payments)
211 Student Services Bldg.
Knoxville, TN 37996-0225
Phone: (865)974-4495
Fax: (865)974-1945
Email: Student Fees

[Ari Gold]

How can he go to school for free? Did he get an academic scholarship?

Tim could always go back to his old sales job to pay for his son's schooling

[Jay Bee]

Tim could always go back to his old sales job to pay for his son's schooling

  Tim is busy right now.  He is jumping around like a crazed animal by the Tenn bench - no kidding.  J-May is on the bench.  Tenn is losing to Ole Miss at home... they must not be playing the right way. 

  Watching the game, I saw some dude in the first row by Tenn's bench, jumping around like his pants were on fire in and for a split second thought, 'wtf is going on with that guy?!'... then it hit me.. there's Timmay!... and normal behavior, for him.  For J-May's sake, I hope pops stays out of his business (and out of Pearl's face). 

[Hards Alumni]

 Tim is busy right now.  He is jumping around like a crazed animal by the Tenn bench - no kidding.  J-May is on the bench.  Tenn is losing to Ole Miss at home... they must not be playing the right way.  

  Watching the game, I saw some dude in the first row by Tenn's bench, jumping around like his pants were on fire in and for a split second thought, 'wtf is going on with that guy?!'... then it hit me.. there's Timmay!... and normal behavior, for him.  For J-May's sake, I hope pops stays out of his business (and out of Pearl's face).  

bluish gray tshirt?

nevermind, that is definitely him.

wow... just wow.

[Jay Bee]

bluish gray tshirt?

Yep. He is jumping and throwing his fists pretty much nonstop

[warthog-driver]

Damn smart office you got there, JD.

But Chico, you see, is working for a Wisconsin grad. There is a pecking order in life and the view from Madison is mighty fine. Mighty fine, indeed.