TJ Taylor withdraws from MU

[dgies9156]

This board is nasty, even by Scoop Standards. Maybe it is because I knew a non-basketball player who came to Marquette from the south (and had a family history with Marquette) and didn't last a month, but I can appreciate TJ Taylor's apprehension at being at Marquette. If he were my son, I never would have let him withdraw, but one has to wonder how he decided on Marquette in the first place if he pulled out this fast.

When I went to MU, I left a home in the mid-south for Milwaukee, a city I'd only been to twice. I grew up in a neighborhood Al McGuire never in a million years would have recruited in -- we had grass, lots of it. I saw what was then Concrete U on the edge of a ghetto and saw an adventure.

Not everybody thinks that way. MU isn't for everyone. I know we're angry given the Mayo situation, but give the kid a break and acknowledge that he's 20 and can make a mistake.

We'll survive and I hope he will too!

[4everwarriors]

Other than war and a bad investment, can't think of an occasion where you want to pull out fast. Not always easy to pull out once you start.

[GGGG]

OK Sultan.  You are a person of integrity, and I respect your opinion (I think).

I went overboard calling him a wuss.  I still believe he did not give MU a chance, and he made a personal decision that impacted more than just himself.

Right...he's a 20 year old.  It happens.  But let's not come down on the guy when we don't know all of the circumstances.

[AZWarrior]

Yes, he's 20.  But he is of an age where if he makes a commitment, he is expected to keep it.

I won't wish him ill but I won't give him a free pass either.

[Clam Crowder]

It's debatable. It's like having your phone number in the phone book. You want to stay connected to all your friends and want them to be able to get a hold of you. You don't necessarily want a completely random stranger, who you never talked to, asking about your girlfriend. There's etiquette to every social setting and you are well into the gray area.

You should see what some MU fans were saying to the kid on twitter.

[GGGG]

You should see what some MU fans were saying to the kid on twitter.

And his girlfriend.

Yes, he's 20.  But he is of an age where if he makes a commitment, he is expected to keep it.

He can also change his mind.  Not the end of the world.  If he doesn't want to be here, Buzz probably doesn't want him around either.

[MU B2002]

People are way too accessible on the interwebs these days.

[Bocephys]

People are way too accessible on the interwebs these days.

The real problem is it gave the idiots a voice, and they're dumb enough to think their opinion matters.

[Dr. Blackheart]

The real problem is it gave the idiots a voice, and they're dumb enough to think their opinion matters.

Like the Badger troll posing as "Paint Touches" or shall I say "Not Paint Touches" and tweeting TJT.  

http://twitter.com/PaintT0uches

[Bocephys]

Like the Badger troll posing as "Paint Touches" or shall I say "Not Paint Touches" and tweeting TJT.  

http://twitter.com/PaintT0uches

It's like reading the comments of a JSOnline article.  I know I shouldn't and I always end up angry, but once I start I spend 15 minutes lost in that world.

[Benny B]

Like the Badger troll posing as "Paint Touches" or shall I say "Not Paint Touches" and tweeting TJT.  

http://twitter.com/PaintT0uches

See.... this is what happens when you ban Chicos.  He goes rogue.

[Dawson Rental]

Like the Badger troll posing as "Paint Touches" or shall I say "Not Paint Touches" and tweeting TJT.  

http://twitter.com/PaintT0uches

TJ was always going to be the lesser Taylor in his class?  I guess so, but also the greatest Taylor in his class since he was the only Taylor in the sophomore class.

[Lennys Tap]

He can also change his mind.  Not the end of the world.  If he doesn't want to be here, Buzz probably doesn't want him around either.
[/quote]

Exactly. People here get apoplectic about kids leaving, ripping either the player or the coach. It's the new reality that transfers happen and they happen frequently. I'm not too concerned whether Buzz, the player or both come to the conclusion that MU isn't the right place for said player. Once that Rubicon has been crossed, though, make it happen now. Better for the player, the team and the program.

[laxtonto]

Just FYI, TJ is taking an official today at UNT..

http://meangreenblog.dentonrc.com/2012/07/taylor-on-campus-today.html/

[esotericmindguy]

Just FYI, TJ is taking an official today at UNT..

http://meangreenblog.dentonrc.com/2012/07/taylor-on-campus-today.html/

Hmmm, with Aki being promoted over, is there some bad blood? The second player poached from Marquette.

[GGGG]

Aki is in Memphis.  (Benford is at UNT).  And this is only the first guy that I am aware of.  (Durley is at TCU.)

[esotericmindguy]

Aki is in Memphis.  (Benford is at UNT).  And this is only the first guy that I am aware of.  (Durley is at TCU.)

Ok then, good talk.

[jfmu]

Looks like everyone's thoughts on UNT were correct...

Lost One ‏@tjtaylor21

I Terrance Taylor will be taking my talents to the University Of North Texas for my last 3 years of college basketball #blessed #MeanGreen

[Wade for President]

can't think of an occasion where you want to pull out fast. Not always easy to pull out once you start.

Giggity Giggity

[brewcity77]

Best of luck to TJ, not at all surprised he landed with Tony. But I hate the whole "I'm taking my talents to..." crap. Just one of those things that makes me think "get over yourself" every time I hear it. If Lebron wasn't cool enough to pull off saying that without getting mocked, what chance does anyone else have?

[GGGG]

Best of luck to TJ, not at all surprised he landed with Tony. But I hate the whole "I'm taking my talents to..." crap. Just one of those things that makes me think "get over yourself" every time I hear it. If Lebron wasn't cool enough to pull off saying that without getting mocked, what chance does anyone else have?

Exactly.  And who brags about taking their talents to Denton anyway? 

[Dr. Blackheart]

Exactly.  And who brags about taking their talents to Denton anyway? 

At this point, a walk-on does. 

[4everwarriors]

Have a hunch his talents aren't all that, just sayin'.

[MUfan12]

Have a hunch his talents aren't all that, just sayin'.

I'll be surprised if he ends up playing 3 years. Just seems like he's not all there.