Good Recruiting News...

[LastWarrior]

Tyshawn Taylor
http://njmg.typepad.com/zagsblog/2008/04/latest-on-tysha.html

Jamil Wilson
http://www.wissports.net/sports/hoopsb/article.asp?nid=14790

Erik Williams
http://www.marquette.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=795756

So you're telling me there's a chance!   

[mr.MUskie]

Q: What kind of relationship do you have with Coach Williams?

A: He recruited me. I had a better relationship with him than with Coach Crean.

[dw3dw3dw3]

Maybe we should send Herb Kohl with Buzz so the minutes negotiation with TT can get locked down and everyone will be happy.

[MUsoxfan]

Bobby Hurley is sounding like a pimp throughout this whole process

[mr.MUskie]

Bobby Hurley is sounding like a pimp throughout this whole process

I had that same feeling.

[deerchaser]

Didn't Taylor say at some point when he committed that he was looking forward to winning his playing time?  Now he's wondering what his PT prospects look like?  Seems like an odd switch..kind of like this whole situation I suppose.

[dwaderoy2004]

the thing is, he'll get his minutes.  No offense to cubes or acker, but TT will be the back-up PG the day he steps on campus.  He can probably do everything acker can do offensively, and the mere fact he is 7 inches taller than MO gives him a big defensive advantage.  And if cubillan can't shoot, he basically worthless, as he still can't create shots for others or get to the rim (kinda go with each other actually).

[rocky_warrior]

So given Buzz's stance of "If you are making your decision based on climate, you're probably not tough enough to play here."

Does he tell Taylor: "If you're worried about getting playing time, you're probably not good enough to play here." 

[nyg]

Good questions asked by the reporter, especially the questions about all the guards.  "Didn't you know that going in"  One possibility would be maybe TC told him James would be leaving early, but now TC has bolted and with James's comments on probably staying, Taylor saw diminished minutes.  With the rumor of Christopherson leaving and a release of Nick Williams, maybe that will assist Buzz in his talk with Taylor. What Taylor needs to realize is that he comes in as a freshman, gets 10-15 minutes a game and then is handed the team for the next three years, in the best conference. If Taylor doesn't like that, then Buzz goes after Johnnie Lacy for 2009, maybe Lacy would appreciate playing for the MU program.  This kid Taylor better be worth the effort.  Alot has been mentioned about Coach Hurley, but what he said publicly is not close to Taylor's remarks. Wierd and sad. Anyone know who is traveling with Buzz to New Jersey?

As far as the Wisconsin players, glad to see Buzz is making a concerned effort in Jamil Wilson, and hopefully he will do the same with Jeronne Maymon, Lacy and 2010 recruit Flavian Davis.

Lets see if Buzz can close deals outside Texas.

[StillAWarrior]

Tyshawn Taylor
http://njmg.typepad.com/zagsblog/2008/04/latest-on-tysha.html

So you're telling me there's a chance!   

That interview is a salesman's dream.  When you're out there selling -- as Buzz is -- it's nice to have your prospect tell you all his selling points.  Close the deal, Buzz.  Bring this one home.

[nyg]

That why I asked who's going with him.  Buzz, with his "aw shucks" southern drawl, going to inner city Jersey City, NJ........well, lets see how it goes. He has the answers to the test.

[MarquetteVol]

I wonder if Tyshawn thinks he's going to get 30+ minutes at Kansas, Texas, Ohio State, etc. Also, I would think Indiana's head basketball coach couldn't call and speak directly with a recruit who is signed to LOI with Marquette University. Doesn't that sound like tampering?

[Tugg Speedman]

That why I asked who's going with him.  Buzz, with his "aw shucks" southern drawl, going to inner city Jersey City, NJ........well, lets see how it goes. He has the answers to the test.

You realize that Buzz recruited TT?  You realize that TT knows Buzz better than Crean; he said so himself.  Your comments sound like you think this is their first meeting.

[Marquette_g]

Now that we have a scholorship to use, I wouldn't mind getting aggressive with a few of the late committers who we've been in on.  It seems like there is at least a little talent still out there that could help in the short-term.

[Mayor McCheese]

If we got Jamil Wilson, life would be good.  The man is a stud, and a type of player this program hasn't seen in quite some time. 

[lurch91]

I wonder if Tyshawn thinks he's going to get 30+ minutes at Kansas, Texas, Ohio State, etc. Also, I would think Indiana's head basketball coach couldn't call and speak directly with a recruit who is signed to LOI with Marquette University. Doesn't that sound like tampering?

According to IU and their self imposed sanctions - Crean can't contact ANYONE until July.

[NYWarrior]

According to IU and their self imposed sanctions - Crean can't contact ANYONE until July.

If that is the case, TC already violated the rules

Q: Have you spoken with Coach Crean since he departed for Indiana?

A: I talked to him one time and he told me to wait to see who gets the coaching job at Marquette.

Q: What else did he say?

A: Crean apologized. He explained to me why he left. i just would have wanted to know ahead of time but he didn't even know what he was going to do. He has to do what's best for him and I have to do what's best for me.

[ChicosBailBonds]

According to IU and their self imposed sanctions - Crean can't contact ANYONE until July.

If that is the case, TC already violated the rules

Q: Have you spoken with Coach Crean since he departed for Indiana?

A: I talked to him one time and he told me to wait to see who gets the coaching job at Marquette.

Q: What else did he say?

A: Crean apologized. He explained to me why he left. i just would have wanted to know ahead of time but he didn't even know what he was going to do. He has to do what's best for him and I have to do what's best for me.

Which player is that related to?

[NYWarrior]

According to IU and their self imposed sanctions - Crean can't contact ANYONE until July.

If that is the case, TC already violated the rules

Q: Have you spoken with Coach Crean since he departed for Indiana?

A: I talked to him one time and he told me to wait to see who gets the coaching job at Marquette.

Q: What else did he say?

A: Crean apologized. He explained to me why he left. i just would have wanted to know ahead of time but he didn't even know what he was going to do. He has to do what's best for him and I have to do what's best for me.

Which player is that related to?

Taylor's conversation with Zagoria

Chicos, u are an IU alum.......escalate 

[ChicosBailBonds]

According to IU and their self imposed sanctions - Crean can't contact ANYONE until July.

If that is the case, TC already violated the rules

Q: Have you spoken with Coach Crean since he departed for Indiana?

A: I talked to him one time and he told me to wait to see who gets the coaching job at Marquette.

Q: What else did he say?

A: Crean apologized. He explained to me why he left. i just would have wanted to know ahead of time but he didn't even know what he was going to do. He has to do what's best for him and I have to do what's best for me.

Which player is that related to?

Taylor's conversation with Zagoria

Chicos, u are an IU alum.......escalate 

I'm going to

[sigep80]

IN the Jamil Wilson update, they also mentioned that Traitor Crean called the day the IU job was announced.

[spartan3186]

Crean also talked to MU recruit Roger Franklin according to Rivals... he's breaking self imposed sanctions left and right apparently

http://marquette.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=795107

[Warrior1969]

TC can not go see a recruit or have recruits come to Bloomington is my understanding.  He can call or text, there have been numerous reports of him calling players.

[ChicosBailBonds]

TC can not go see a recruit or have recruits come to Bloomington is my understanding.  He can call or text, there have been numerous reports of him calling players.

No texting allowed

[StillWarriors]

Getting TT would be a nice save by Buzz, and actually be a step towards building some positive momentum with the program. Hurley has come off terribly in this process---but he is highly regarded as a coach who demands his kids play defense and are fundamentally sound. There is also no doubt he'll be used to playing hard. "Miracle at St. Anthony's" is a really good book that closely follows a season at St. Anthony's. Somewhat like Season on the Brink did with IU. I think they are making a movie based upon the book.