TJ Taylor withdraws from MU

[MattyWarrior]

ESPN already has him off our scholarship list.

[GGGG]

How come no one has brought up the "possible" new rules and regulations put on Buzz and the basketball program by the new administration? Maybe this kid was not let in because of some of there new ideas/rules. He was on campus, but didn't play in the summer league and now he is gone. It makes me wonder what is happening. That is the same thing that has me wondering about Mayo.

IF the administration is putting certain "new restrictions" on the program, and they are forcing certain players out (potentially a coach if that's the case) they don't understand what basketball means Marquette University.

I hope that is far from what is happening here.

GO MU!

Because he was on campus and supposedly enrolled. 

[GGGG]

Let me also add, that TJT really is in bad shape scholarship wise.  JayBee or someone who understands these rules better than me can figure this out, but he will have to sit a year before playing right?  And he already burned his redshirt and his first year of eligibility at Paris CC.  He will only have two years left...and will he be able to even play first semester?

[Canned Goods n Ammo]

How come no one has brought up the "possible" new rules and regulations put on Buzz and the basketball program by the new administration? Maybe this kid was not let in because of some of there new ideas/rules. He was on campus, but didn't play in the summer league and now he is gone. It makes me wonder what is happening. That is the same thing that has me wondering about Mayo.

IF the administration is putting certain "new restrictions" on the program, and they are forcing certain players out (potentially a coach if that's the case) they don't understand what basketball means Marquette University.

I hope that is far from what is happening here.

GO MU!

Ah yes, the "prepared for outrage post".

Congrats on being first.

We have no evidence that TJT was run off, but it won't stop us from preparing to be outraged that the admin. doesn't know what they are doing.

Rage on, my friend. Rage on.

[esotericmindguy]

How come no one has brought up the "possible" new rules and regulations put on Buzz and the basketball program by the new administration? Maybe this kid was not let in because of some of there new ideas/rules. He was on campus, but didn't play in the summer league and now he is gone. It makes me wonder what is happening. That is the same thing that has me wondering about Mayo.

IF the administration is putting certain "new restrictions" on the program, and they are forcing certain players out (potentially a coach if that's the case) they don't understand what basketball means Marquette University.

I hope that is far from what is happening here.

GO MU!

Because recruits read this board and base their decisions off what fans say.

Honestly, we've been fortunate with Juco players, the majority of the time they don't work out.

[bilsu]

Let me also add, that TJT really is in bad shape scholarship wise.  JayBee or someone who understands these rules better than me can figure this out, but he will have to sit a year before playing right?  And he already burned his redshirt and his first year of eligibility at Paris CC.  He will only have two years left...and will he be able to even play first semester?

I do not know for sure, but I think he will be immediately eligible just like Roseboro and Newbill were. The key is that he was only here in the summer. Once the player starts the first semester he has sit out, if he transfers. As long as MU is willing to release him he is free to go anywhere.

[Da 'Lanche]

Wonder if Jamail Jones has any regrets about transferring....with TJ gone and Mayo a maybe he could have potentially had a lot more minutes with MU.   I always thought the dude had a pretty nice stroke from the outside too.

Wish TJ Taylor well in life...No matter the issues or their nature, it is not a good sign for him that he is transferring again as it certainly sets back his own personal journey and that may be hard to ever recover.

[muhoops1]

How come no one has brought up the "possible" new rules and regulations put on Buzz and the basketball program by the new administration? Maybe this kid was not let in because of some of there new ideas/rules. He was on campus, but didn't play in the summer league and now he is gone. It makes me wonder what is happening. That is the same thing that has me wondering about Mayo.

IF the administration is putting certain "new restrictions" on the program, and they are forcing certain players out (potentially a coach if that's the case) they don't understand what basketball means Marquette University.

I hope that is far from what is happening here.

GO MU!

You are assuming he was run off for what he may have done or was about to do?  The Administration is upset with what players enrolled at MU either did or put themselves in a position to be accused of doing.  LW and Pilarz are not pre emptively kicking kids out of school.  That would be profiling and totally illegal.  He either didn't qualify, did something to warrant his dismissal or wanted to leave.

That being said conspiracy theories are way more fun.

[GGGG]

I do not know for sure, but I think he will be immediately eligible just like Roseboro and Newbill were. The key is that he was only here in the summer. Once the player starts the first semester he has sit out, if he transfers. As long as MU is willing to release him he is free to go anywhere.

OK, yeah it is a lot like Roseboro.  Newbill is different because he was never enrolled.

Thanks.

[Lennys Tap]

ESPN already has him off our scholarship list.

In that case Enlund should have a story in a day or two.

[GGGG]

Another example is Shane Larkin, who went from DePaul to Miami over the summer last year. 

Based on that, TJT should be able to immediately play elsewhere.

[Marqus Howard]

What does this mean for next year's scholarship situation? If Otule is granted a 6th year of eligibility, and Du. Wilson, Burton, and McKay all end up here, do we have any additional scholarships available?

[GGGG]

What does this mean for next year's scholarship situation? If Otule is granted a 6th year of eligibility, and Du. Wilson, Burton, and McKay all end up here, do we have any additional scholarships available?

If Mayo returns and Otule is granted a 6th, we have one available.

[Aughnanure]

If Mayo returns and Otule is granted a 6th, we have one available.

What are the chances you put on that? Less than 1% or less?

[The Process]

In that case Enlund should have a story in a day or two.

If we're lucky and he decides to get up from his nap.  Or if someone writes it for him.

I do wonder where TJT is going to wind up.  I wish nothing but the best for him.

[GGGG]

What are the chances you put on that? Less than 1% or less?

Heh....well actually higher than I would have this afternoon.  I am actually now pretty confident he will be back.

[The Process]

Heh....well actually higher than I would have this afternoon.  I am actually now pretty confident he will be back.

What's driving the change in opinion in particular?  Do you think MU will handle Mayo differently now?  If so, how?

[GGGG]

What's driving the change in opinion in particular?  Do you think MU will handle Mayo differently now?  If so, how?

I'm not sure there was a change.  Just different rumors being reported by different people.

[The Process]

I'm not sure there was a change.  Just different rumors being reported by different people.

Well, you said that the chances of Mayo returning are higher than they were this afternoon in your opinion.  Is that because of the different rumors you're hearing or am I missing something here (as usual)?

[GGGG]

Well, you said that the chances of Mayo returning are higher than they were this afternoon in your opinion.  Is that because of the different rumors you're hearing or am I missing something here (as usual)?

Yes.  Earlier today there was a bunch of chatter than he wouldn't return.  But it turns out that was likely false.  Don't think it was tied to the events of today.

[laxtonto]

All I am going to say is that his girl friend now goes to TWU in Denton, roughly 2.5 miles from the UNT campus and Coach Benford.

My guess is he is going back home.

[hoops12]

To those who responded to my post, I was not assuming anything. I was only asking, "What if?". Since this is a discussion board. I just thought I would bring up what I have read about, and heard about for the past month or so. TJ could have left for many reasons, but up to the point no one had mentioned this possibility. They mentioned his girlfriend and missing home, but nothing about the possibility of changes in requirements.

I hope those that paint my post as a "conspiracy theory" are right. I hope it is just talk with no substance.  I want recruits, our current players, and our coaching staff to feel this is the best environment for success in the classroom and on the basketball court. Crean and Buzz have created an unbelievable program, and I just don't want something to upset the course we are on. I just asked "IF" this could be a possibility. Forgive me for upsetting some of the fanbase. That wasn't my intention.

GO MU!

[MU82]

Even with TJ Taylor and Mayo, we were going to have trouble replacing the scoring (in general) and outside shooting (in particular) of Jae and DJO.

Like everybody else, I'm still hoping Mayo comes back. Still, it's only accurate to call Mayo a "proven 3-point shooter" if one doesn't count most of the 2012 Big East season as proof. And who really knew what we'd be getting in Taylor?

It's going to be an interesting team next season, truly will test Buzz more than ever. If, of course, he doesn't leave at midseason to coach SMU.

[Dawson Rental]

Even with TJ Taylor and Mayo, we were going to have trouble replacing the scoring (in general) and outside shooting (in particular) of Jae and DJO.

Like everybody else, I'm still hoping Mayo comes back. Still, it's only accurate to call Mayo a "proven 3-point shooter" if one doesn't count most of the 2012 Big East season as proof. And who really knew what we'd be getting in Taylor?

It's going to be an interesting team next season, truly will test Buzz more than ever. If, of course, he doesn't leave at midseason to coach SMU.

My sources - who I am not prepared to identify and who informed me in an email that I did not ask for permission to disclose - assure me that coach Brown will stay at SMU for the entire 2012-13 season.

[forgetful]

OK, yeah it is a lot like Roseboro.  Newbill is different because he was never enrolled.

Thanks.

Not only that, but Newbill never even filled out the paperwork.