Poll
Question:
What Does J.P. Tokoto Announce Friday?
Option 1: MU
votes: 51
Option 2: UW
votes: 10
Option 3: UNC
votes: 190
Option 4: Other
votes: 5
This was just posted on the Scout Board ...
http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=415&f=2850&t=7246371
Paul, what day is the announcement?
PaulFSWI (this is Paul Imig)
Friday. The quickest way to find out about JP's decision will be to follow me on Twitter. (unintentional self-promotion). I'll post it there right away and then follow later with an article, but given the 'breaking news' nature of it, Twitter will be the quickest way to find out. Twitter.com/paulimig
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I voted for UNC. Not because I want that but because it looks most likely.
UW and UNC fans both seem to think they have it locked up. If he doesn't pick us, it will be nice to see one of those schools miss out as well.
I think that he will point to MU's recruiting budget, remark that it must be cut, and offer a Continuing Resolution to delay his decision for two weeks if a two week prorated budget cut for those two weeks is authorized.
My money is on UNC. However, Buzz, keep the lines of communication open and cordial. MU fanbase, be gracious and don't say anything you may regret later. Sometimes things don't work out at the first choice. If JP is unhappy as a Tar Heel, lets not have anything we have to un-say.
UNC, but tranfer to MU the following year with a chip on his shoulder.
Quote from: NCMUFan on February 28, 2011, 06:58:26 AM
UNC, but tranfer to MU the following year with a chip on his shoulder.
Mr. Tokoto--if you read this board, please shock everybody and commit to Marquette. Great conference--better than ACC, great tradition, great city,, great school with good academics, great challenge to play in best conference in country, and you will be the idol of all the MU fans. You cannot go wrong!
Were you wearing kneepads when you wrote this? I really hope you're under 21 years and if not, go to the doctor for some maturity pills.
JP is going to spend the next two weeks in IL avoiding making a tough decision, while blaming others
Agree with Willie Warrior that it would be great to watch JP play for Marquette. He would a perfect fit and would definitely help Marquette play for a national title.
http://blog.zagsblog.net/
Quote from: Ari Gold on February 28, 2011, 10:58:18 AM
JP is going to spend the next two weeks in IL avoiding making a tough decision, while blaming others
I'm not going to work until Tokoto verbals to MU !
Quote from: ZiggysF*ckinFryBoy on February 28, 2011, 12:37:38 PM
I'm not going to work until Tokoto verbals to MU !
I'll follow your lead. If J.P. wants to take another week to announce it, my vacation would be awesome.
The only reason to annouce this early is to pick North Carolina. UW or MU will have a scholarship for him 6 months from now.
Quote from: bilsu on February 28, 2011, 01:27:56 PM
The only reason to annouce this early is to pick North Carolina. UW or MU will have a scholarship for him 6 months from now.
unfortunately, this is right...Roy put the word out.
However it ends, I have to say that college ball would be a lot better if every player handled their recruitment like JP and his folks. Very impressed with the way they handled everything.
If he goes to UW, I take it all back.
This article makes it sound like UNC or UW: http://www.zagsblog.com/2011/02/28/tokoto-to-announce-march-4/
This guy thinks UNC: http://twitter.com/DaveTelep/status/42279011057025024
I'm thinking UNC.
Quote from: bilsu on February 28, 2011, 01:27:56 PM
The only reason to annouce this early is to pick North Carolina. UW or MU will have a scholarship for him 6 months from now.
I dunno, it will be nice for him to have this decision out of the way before the state basketball tournament starts.
I've got a sickening feeling he's going to be wearing red...
Quote from: MUfan12 on February 28, 2011, 01:40:21 PM
However it ends, I have to say that college ball would be a lot better if every player handled their recruitment like JP and his folks. Very impressed with the way they handled everything.
If he goes to UW, I take it all back.
Lol. Love the last line. Alliteration aside.
"I'm taking my talents to the 'quette."
Make UNC Commitment on Firday & goes down to see UNC/Dook game @ UNC the next day....That what I see happening. Hope not, but....
Europe.
He's obviously ready for the NBA now and college would only hinder his natural abilities.
Per JSOnline, JP to make his pick on Thursday night.
Just remind JP to say hi to Bobby Frasor for us ;)