Seemed Like A Lameass Excuse...

[4everwarriors]

at the time, but in light of Mbakwe's injury, maybe Shumpert was truthful when he said he took into account where he would enjoy attending school if he was hurt and couldn't play basketball.

[mviale]

- doesnt want to compete for playing time
- wants to make sure it is fun if he gets hurt

Oh brother

[ilovefreeway]

at the time, but in light of Mbakwe's injury, maybe Shumpert was truthful when he said he took into account where he would enjoy attending school if he was hurt and couldn't play basketball.

Bad news and you start posting a lot...

[Henry Sugar]

at the time, but in light of Mbakwe's injury, maybe Shumpert was truthful when he said he took into account where he would enjoy attending school if he was hurt and couldn't play basketball.

Bad news and you start posting a lot...

cosign

[Canned Goods n Ammo]

at the time, but in light of Mbakwe's injury, maybe Shumpert was truthful when he said he took into account where he would enjoy attending school if he was hurt and couldn't play basketball.

Great work.

I was wondering how you would turn Mbakwe's injury into some sort of swipe at the program.

You managed to do it.

Took you longer then I thought though.

[Schoolyard]

at the time, but in light of Mbakwe's injury, maybe Shumpert was truthful when he said he took into account where he would enjoy attending school if he was hurt and couldn't play basketball.

Great work.

I was wondering how you would turn Mbakwe's injury into some sort of swipe at the program.

You managed to do it.


Took you longer then I thought though.

why doesn't it surprise me that 2002 spends his weekend thinking about 4Ever?

[Coobeys Oil Depot]

at the time, but in light of Mbakwe's injury, maybe Shumpert was truthful when he said he took into account where he would enjoy attending school if he was hurt and couldn't play basketball.

Bad news and you start posting a lot...

cosign

Is there such a thing as a tri-sign?

[spartan3186]

This is somewhat ot but I have a friend who works for the sun times sports department and he said the rumor is shumpert didn't choose mu because he got in a fight with sc. I don't know how much truth is there but that's the rumor is proffesional circles

[muwarrior87]

This is somewhat ot but I have a friend who works for the sun times sports department and he said the rumor is shumpert didn't choose mu because he got in a fight with sc. I don't know how much truth is there but that's the rumor is proffesional circles

I tend to not believe a lot of things the Sun Times sports dept says just because they hire people like Jay Mariotti  Plus, I can't see SC getting into a fight with someone unless Iman said something inappropriate.  Scott's a really easygoing guy and very laid back. Been in the elevator at Humphrey with him a few times and seems like he's one of the nicest guys you could meet around campus.

[spartan3186]

Haha yea just thought it was worth mentioning

[Coobeys Oil Depot]

Haha yea just thought it was worth mentioning

That story is out there. Now, the question is, if someone were to start a rumor as to why Shumpert didn't want to come to MU wouldn't they have come up with something more realistic then a fight between SC and IS? Unless it were true......

[Doctor V]

SC as in christopherson? If that is true its a shame that a guy who hasnt played a game for the university cost MU its most highly considered recruit in ages. Im not putting blame on him because maybe it was shumperts fault, but even so I think would be SC's responsibility to keep his mouth shut and solve any problems afterwards. If it were mcneal, james, matthews, ouse, or any other upperclassman that had a problem its a little different.

Reguardless I guess it doesnt matter, I just think its a shame if current players are costing us recruits

[dwaderoy2004]

this rumor's been going around since he visited.  i've heard it from a bunch of different people.  when a little liquor and egos are involved, sometimes things happen.  i like the feistiness in SC, and if shumpert is walking into schools thinking he's the man and starting crap then good riddance...

[TallTitan34]

Wow.  Shumpert simply picked Georgia Tech over Marquette and UNC because he wanted more playing time which he will get.  

I thought it was bad when people placed the blame on Crean but now fueling rumors that Scott Christopherson is the reason he chose Georgia Tech?  What's next?  Blaming it on MU having an interm AD?  Come on.  Shumpert simply felt that GT was a better fit for him.  Nothing more nothing less.  There is no need to place blame anywhere.

[dwaderoy2004]

not placing blame.  simply commenting that it apparently happened, and it most likely had an effect on his decision.  just like you maintain shumpert chose GT because he apparently wants a ton of immediate playing time.  truth is, no one will ever know the real reason except iman shumpert, and that's the way it should be...

[BuzzSucksSucks]

SC as in christopherson? If that is true its a shame that a guy who hasnt played a game for the university cost MU its most highly considered recruit in ages. Im not putting blame on him because maybe it was shumperts fault, but even so I think would be SC's responsibility to keep his mouth shut and solve any problems afterwards. If it were mcneal, james, matthews, ouse, or any other upperclassman that had a problem its a little different.

Reguardless I guess it doesnt matter, I just think its a shame if current players are costing us recruits

Have there been any character issues with SC?  Not that I'm aware of. I don't think a current player should roll over for a recruit.  If it's true, I think it's a lucky break that he's NOT here.

[ecompt]

IF it happened, good for Scott. 

[ZiggysFryBoy]

I wonder if the "fight" involved SC with a needle and Shumpert with an inflated head.

[4everwarriors]

about Chumpert, the happier I am that he's elsewhere.

[Warrior2008]

Simply put, if its true, then good for Scott.  Iman was a guest in our program, Scott is a member.  I don't care how good Iman is, if thats the type of attitude that he is going to carry with him, then I'm glad he's going to GT.

[Doctor V]

I disagree with you guys and I think that some of what everyone is saying is cause Iman dissed MU. As someone noted, when some booze and some big egos get together, especially those at similar positions, there can be comments made that can cause arguments. However, I feel like the current players should treat any recruit, especially those that the coaching staff has worked so hard to bring here, as actual teammates. So even if Iman said something to SC to the tune of Im better than you and Im gonna take your spot I think SC needs to walk away from it and be a bigger man, maybe say something like we could do some damage together out there. You CANNOT have current players ruining the schools chances of bringing in recruits. Some might say that 2 players not getting along would ruin the comraderie, but I say get the guy here and then the coaches can take care of the rest (could even be benificial due to added competition).

My discussion here is assuming that Iman is at fault. If SC was, then its really upsetting for the program. All in all it doesnt matter and its not gonna change how i feel about SC, I hope he has a great career here. I just dont see the 'good for SC argument' over the 'maybe he shoulda been the bigger man for the good of the program' argument

[muwarrior87]

I can put this to rest w/in a week. I'll just ask Scott next time I see him in the elevator.   

[Mayor McCheese]

the more and more I read about Shumpert, the more and more I relate him to OJ Mayo, not his playing style, but his attitude, which isn't a good quality to be like Mayo on attitude.  Because he chose a team based on playing time shows that he doesn't care to improve, or fight for a job, he wants an easy ride, easy grades, easy women (from the post about what to do without basketball).  Good riddence, Don't let the Al Center's door hit your ass on the way out

[🏀]

Can we get a home and home with GT next year? I'd love to see a hard-pick from SC on IS ala Steve Novak against...I forgot who...but he laid someone out.

[TallTitan34]

Can we get a home and home with GT next year? I'd love to see a hard-pick from SC on IS ala Steve Novak against...I forgot who...but he laid someone out.

I believe you are thinking of Novak's hard pick against St Johns in 2005-2006 which actually followed the hardest pick I'd ever seen from Ooze on the same guy.  The game ended with an ally-oop off the backboard.  DON'T PISS OFF MU!