Satchel in the Bag?

[79Warrior]

And he didn't know his basketball schedule when his first visit was rescheduled?

This

[Lighthouse 84]

And he didn't know his basketball schedule when his first visit was rescheduled?

Do we want someone with no scheduling ability?

[brandx]

I'm not really feeling that good about this now.  You would think he wouldn't put off the visit a second time, especially a weekend where we play #10 Ohio St. at home.  Wouldn't a kid who commits on a Friday be excited to go to his future school and watch them play in a big game & cheer them on the day after?  My gut now says he is committing to Miami or Pitt and the scheduled visit to MU is just false hope.  We're all probably reading into this too much but I'm less optimistic now than I was earlier.

Why "would you think"? This is a 17 year old kid.

[Markusquette]

Why "would you think"? This is a 17 year old kid.

The back-to-back cancellations are just kind of strange.  Still holding out hope he picks MU.

[brandx]

The back-to-back cancellations are just kind of strange.  Still holding out hope he picks MU.

I don't necessarily think they are a bad sign. He had good reasons both times and the fact that he still says he will visit means something.

[TheTulsaWarrior]

There's a lot of pressure on him from multiple fan bases.  Lets hope Marquette fans show the most class and respect for him and his family.  BTW, I like that first name.  He comes from a family with a sense of history.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satchel_Paige

[Markusquette]

I don't necessarily think they are a bad sign. He had good reasons both times and the fact that he still says he will visit means something.

You're right.  Just gotta hope he is being forthcoming about the MU visit in the future.  If so, that would make me assume he is committing as well.

[JakeBarnes]

Corey Evans thinks it's a coin toss between us and Miami but is sticking with his Marquette prediction.  Hopefully everyone else picking Marquette is in the know and this "reschedule" is just a victory lap to celebrate his commitment. 

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

And he didn't know his basketball schedule when his first visit was rescheduled?

He did, but he probably hadn't made up his mind at that point. Willing to miss a game for a visit that he needs for a decision, but not for one that doesn't matter because he already made his decision.

[wadesworld]

Agreed, I think that also shows he's a good teammate and not so selfish that he would blow off one of his tram's games for a visit.

There are things called airplanes nowadays.  It makes playing a high school basketball game in the Pittsburgh area on a Friday night and then being in Milwaukee for a noon Marquette vs. Ohio State game possible.

Technology these days.  Crazy.

As 4never said, next man up.

[Benny B]

Not to nitpick, but cancelled his visit because he has a scrimmage on Sat.... Which probably wasn't on the schedule when he rescheduled.

But don't let facts and details get in the way.

[nyg]

From Rivals Signing Day writeup, don't know if posted here yet:

Pierce will decide Friday

He isn't quite a Rivals150 prospect, but three-star center Satchel Pierce has become a commodity that high major coaches are seeking to land. The Akron (Ohio) native is originally a class of 2013 prospect that reclassified and has spent the last two years at the Saltsburg (Pen.) Kiski School.

Pierce has confirmed to Rivals.com that he will make his college decision on Friday evening, when he will choose between Marquette, Miami and Pittsburgh.

Pierce has officially visited both Miami and Pittsburgh, but has not made an official trip to Marquette. The center was scheduled to go to Milwaukee this weekend, and then make a decision by the end of the fall signing period, but had to cancel that visit due to a team scrimmage.

Now that he has canceled that visit, Pierce has announced that he is ready to make a decision. The Golden Eagles are not out of the running, and neither is Miami, but Pittsburgh is probably at least a slight favorite headed into Friday.

With his height and wide body, look for Pierce to be a contributing big man and role player who can really take up space in the middle defensively. If Pierce can continue to hone his conditioning, he could one day be a force on the glass on either end. -- Albertson

[Dawson Rental]

From Rivals Signing Day writeup, don't know if posted here yet:

Pierce will decide Friday

He isn't quite a Rivals150 prospect, but three-star center Satchel Pierce has become a commodity that high major coaches are seeking to land. The Akron (Ohio) native is originally a class of 2013 prospect that reclassified and has spent the last two years at the Saltsburg (Pen.) Kiski School.

Pierce has confirmed to Rivals.com that he will make his college decision on Friday evening, when he will choose between Marquette, Miami and Pittsburgh.

Pierce has officially visited both Miami and Pittsburgh, but has not made an official trip to Marquette. The center was scheduled to go to Milwaukee this weekend, and then make a decision by the end of the fall signing period, but had to cancel that visit due to a team scrimmage.

Now that he has canceled that visit, Pierce has announced that he is ready to make a decision. The Golden Eagles are not out of the running, and neither is Miami, but Pittsburgh is probably at least a slight favorite headed into Friday.

With his height and wide body, look for Pierce to be a contributing big man and role player who can really take up space in the middle defensively. If Pierce can continue to hone his conditioning, he could one day be a force on the glass on either end. -- Albertson

I will definitely go with Evans saying Pitt is out of it over Albertson calling them a slight favorite.  Piitt reportedly has moved on to a foreign player and Pierce has little chance to start at Pitt before his junior year which he doesn't like.

[Skatastrophy]

Anyone know if this is happening before or after his game on Friday? Looks like it's a 7pm home game against the Renaissance Academy Knights.

I'm still hopeful. He seems like a nice guy. Presents himself as mature in his use of social media, too. Good on him

[MUCrew]

Anyone know if this is happening before or after his game on Friday? Looks like it's a 7pm home game against the Renaissance Academy Knights.

I'm still hopeful. He seems like a nice guy. Presents himself as mature in his use of social media, too. Good on him

This is all I can think of now.  Thank you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1valYG9IVI

[Skatastrophy]

This is all I can think of now.  Thank you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1valYG9IVI

You should go back into the wallpaper-making business. I miss those

[MUCrew]

You should go back into the wallpaper-making business. I miss those

haha - I really should.  What happened to that guy?

[TallTitan34]

Personal favorite:

[thanooj]

Those calanders were awesome.

[Benny B]

Those calanders were awesome.

Those were both the bane and the envy of the ND and UW alums in my office.

[Pakuni]

If Satchel decided on someplace other than Marquette, let's at least not take to Twitter like Michigan fans did today after the #1 football recruit chose Alabama over UM.

http://www.elevenwarriors.com/2013/11/28758/michigan-fans-react-to-losing-dashawn-hand-to-alabama

[Stretchdeltsig]

Hope Buzz and coaches talking to Satchel daily (hourly)!

[bilsu]

Hope Buzz and coaches talking to Satchel daily (hourly)!

I hope Buzz is concentrating on Ohio St.

[79Warrior]

I hope Buzz is concentrating on Ohio St.

Buzz has had all summer and most of the fall to think about OSU

[keefe]

The back-to-back cancellations are just kind of strange.  Still holding out hope he picks MU.

"I have a scrimmage the next day"

"I am washing my hair that night"

"It's my friend's birthday"

"I haven't decided if I want to attend this year's prom"

"My grandmother fell ill"

"I have a big test on Monday"

"My period just started"

"My friend is going through a messy break up and I need to be there for her"

"My colitis has been flaring up"

"I'm having a wisdom tooth pulled that day"

"I have a Brazilian scheduled for that weekend"