I was just over at the Spirit Shop in the AMU after class and TC came in with Iman Shumpert, another recruit (name is escaping me now), Dwight Burke, and two of the assistant coaches. I overhead a bunch of the conversation and he was showing Iman all the Wade gear and telling him D Wade stories. The two other coaches (Rab and Buzz) and DB were with the other recruit (taller guy with corn rows) and they let TC and Iman talk alone the whole time. They were there for a good 20 minutes and it appeared TC was having some good conversation. Let's make Madness crazy tomorrow night and get these guys here next year!
very well could have been swopshire...he's got the fro necessary for corn rows. he is also on an offcial visit this weekend. however, i heard that there are a few other recruits from 09 and possibly 2010 in on unofficials...
Any word on the Texas recruits? Three are suppose to be at MM.
Quote from: Tulsa Warrior on October 12, 2007, 03:21:30 PM
Any word on the Texas recruits? Three are suppose to be at MM.
Probably...
2008:
6'8", 220 pound PF Dwight Miller
6'10" 220 pound center Chris O'Tule
2009:
6'6" SF Erik Williams
See here for more info
http://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=3958
The real info from Rosiak (http://blogs.jsonline.com/muhoops/archive/2007/10/12/in-the-house.aspx) - it's:
Erik Williams (6-foot-6 forward from Cypress Springs, Tex., Class of 2009)
Joey Brooks (6-5 guard from Strake Jesuit in Houston, Class of 2009)
O'Tule is working on scheduling a visit, but is not there
Ya it was Swopshire that was also in the Spirit Shop with Crean. The name escaped me earlier but I'm sure it was him
We need the crowd to get some "IMAN" chants tomorrow. This kid seems to be the right stuff in and out of the classroom.
i was at midnight madness the night when Wade and Odb visited. I remember someone holding up a sign encouraging them to come to MU. If memory serves me correctly they committed soon thereafter. I always thought it had an effect.
We need someone there to make a banner with the guys who have committed checked off, and an open space for Iman so that he can check himself off in front of the crowd!
I don't remember who did that but it would be cool if he did at MM.
I see a lot of football recruiting articles where recruits say how impressed they are that a team's fans know who they are and how passionate they are about the recruit joining the program. Hey it can't hurt for a few of you students and alums who will be at the game to chant the recruits' names and have some signs for them. It can only help!!
Let's get Iman and Jared to commit this weekend!!
2008 Recruits:
Iman Shumpert:
(http://media.scout.com/Media/Image/46/467853m.jpg)
Jared Swopshire:
(http://media.scout.com/Media/Image/46/468529m.jpg)
Nick Williams (commited!):
(http://media.scout.com/Media/Image/31/316495m.jpg)
2009 Recruits:
Erik Williams:
(http://media.scout.com/Media/Image/44/443579m.jpg)
Joey Brooks:
(http://media.scout.com/Media/Image/45/454120m.jpg)
Quote from: Knight Commission on October 12, 2007, 07:41:11 PM
i was at midnight madness the night when Wade and Odb visited. I remember someone holding up a sign encouraging them to come to MU. If memory serves me correctly they committed soon thereafter. I always thought it had an effect.
If only it were that simple.
How about a banner that says "the next three amigos: Shumpert, Williams and Swopshire."
I hope they can read the banner from Jim's since the women's team is kicking off the festivities.
QuoteWe need someone there to make a banner with the guys who have committed checked off, and an open space for Iman so that he can check himself off in front of the crowd!
Give me some names of people who have already recruited...I'm all about making a butt load of signs tomorrow night and I'll do this but i need a few updates about who has already committed and who we are after. I know Swopshire and Iman but who else. I'll make sure the student section is out in force tomorrow night with several signs for each person....INFO PLEASE!!! (suggestions for signs, etc.)
Quote from: MU10 on October 13, 2007, 01:36:16 AM
Give me some names of people who have already recruited...I'm all about making a butt load of signs tomorrow night and I'll do this but i need a few updates about who has already committed and who we are after.
http://www.crackedsidewalks.com/2007/10/marquette-madness-catch-it-online-this.html
In Iman We Trust
The Iman!
Diamonds are for Marquette
Marquette Loves Mobile
Houston in the House
Man, i wish i could be there tonight
Evan Anderson is my hero
Marquette chicks love Diamonds
Don't mess with Cypress Springs Texas
Jared Swopshire for President
Shumpert is the next D Wade
Students for Swopshire
Students for Shumpert
Jesuits for Jared
Cy Springs Rules
Ignatius for Iman
Make sure Nick Williams is included in one of the signs. I like the idea of a sign mentioning Nick Williams, Shumpert and Swopshire (the class of '08 guys) playing together.
Quote from: bob on October 13, 2007, 10:49:10 AM
Make sure Nick Williams is included in one of the signs. I like the idea of a sign mentioning Nick Williams, Shumpert and Swopshire (the class of '08 guys) playing together.
WWJD
Williams Williams Jared Diamond
We need to make a major push for evan anderson as well... #5 prospect in the country for 2010
Obviously this is far from actual "news", but take it for what it's worth. According to somebody affiliated with the program, Shumpert has revealed more about his decision than what's been reported. So apparently, Crean's not in the dark as to which school Shumpert will choose. Based on everything we've seen and heard this weekend, I have to assume that is very good news.
he was absolutely having a blast with Williams on the sidelines so I think that's a really good sign