2010 Recruiting Discussion Thread

[Marino]

Re: 2010 Recruiting Discussion Thread

That's such (expected) bull**** on Calipari's part. Let the dude be happy with his decision and get over it already.

Unfortunately though, it is expected. Thankfully CJ didn't have to deal with this.

[LiquidCrash]

Re: 2010 Recruiting Discussion Thread

I've pretty much stayed out of these Calipari debates, but this line just rubs me the wrong way:

He told me, "You hurt thousands of people just as much as you make people happy."

Seriously? That's what he told Jones after the press conference?

[BunnyHardaway]

Re: 2010 Recruiting Discussion Thread

I just hope he doesn't let this change his mind. It just baffles me that a 50 year old man would do crap like this to 18 year old kids. We obviously don't know this, but I highly doubt Coach K, Bill Self, Jim Boeheim, etc. would do something like this.

[oakfan162]

Re: 2010 Recruiting Discussion Thread

As much as I am a Ducks fan and wish the fuskies all ill will etc etc. This is BS! Wow, JCal just went from used car salesman sleazy to greasy pig sleazy with this one...

[fishepa]

Re: 2010 Recruiting Discussion Thread

I've pretty much stayed out of these Calipari debates, but this line just rubs me the wrong way:



Seriously? That's what he told Jones said after the press conference?

Pretty sad.

[DakkoN]

Re: 2010 Recruiting Discussion Thread

Pretty sure you guys read that the wrong way. Jones told that to the writer of the article. Got to love everybody trying to find ANY way to bring Cal down. It's hilarious really.

He told me, "You hurt thousands of people just as much as you make people happy."

He = Terrence Jones. If Terrence Jones was the one saying that's what Cal told him, it would look like this... "He told me, you hurt thousands of people just as much as you make people happy." The quotation marks being in a different place make it an entirely different meaning

[Psyblast]

Re: 2010 Recruiting Discussion Thread

Pretty sure you guys read that the wrong way. Jones told that to the writer of the article. Got to love everybody trying to find ANY way to bring Cal down. It's hilarious really.

Yeah, that's the hilarious part...

[LiquidCrash]

Re: 2010 Recruiting Discussion Thread

It seems pretty clear that the gist of Cal's call to Jones is summed up in that line. I doubt Jones pulled the idea of "disappointing thousands of people" out of thin air.

But maybe Cal just called to wish him well at UW.

[BunnyHardaway]

Re: 2010 Recruiting Discussion Thread

But maybe Cal just called to wish him well at UW.

I doubt that would be enough conversation material to last 15 minutes and prevent him from signing his LOI.

Pretty sure you guys read that the wrong way. Jones told that to the writer of the article. Got to love everybody trying to find ANY way to bring Cal down. It's hilarious really.



He = Terrence Jones. If Terrence Jones was the one saying that's what Cal told him, it would look like this... "He told me, you hurt thousands of people just as much as you make people happy." The quotation marks being in a different place make it an entirely different meaning

I find it laughable that you even attempted to spin that...how anybody can defend that poor excuse of a college coach is beyond me.

[DakkoN]

Re: 2010 Recruiting Discussion Thread

I doubt that would be enough conversation material to last 15 minutes and prevent him from signing his LOI.



I find it laughable that you even attempted to spin that...how anybody can defend that poor excuse of a college coach is beyond me.

What the hell are you even talking about? Spin it? Anyone with a 2nd grade education can read that article and figure out what he was trying to say. The sentence right before that he talked about how troubled Jones was with the decision.

It seems pretty clear that the gist of Cal's call to Jones is summed up in that line. I doubt Jones pulled the idea of "disappointing thousands of people" out of thin air.

Posted on his facebook yesterday:

Terrence Jones last night to all my true fans that really care about me i just gotta say thanks 4 the love ... i can only pick one school so more ppl will be disappointed then happy

Sounds exactly the same as "you hurt thousands of people just as much as you make people happy?"

[LiquidCrash]

Re: 2010 Recruiting Discussion Thread

Yes, it does. Perhaps I am wrong. I still find it a bit shady to call him minutes after the announcement in an attempt to change his mind. But I'm sure more will come out about this situation one way or another.

[PhantomPain]

Re: 2010 Recruiting Discussion Thread

Yes, it does. Perhaps I am wrong. I still find it a bit shady to call him minutes after the announcement in an attempt to change his mind. But I'm sure more will come out about this situation one way or another.

Jones called Cal

[dopeboy206]

Re: 2010 Recruiting Discussion Thread

What the hell are you even talking about? Spin it? Anyone with a 2nd grade education can read that article and figure out what he was trying to say. The sentence right before that he talked about how troubled Jones was with the decision.


Posted on his facebook yesterday:



Sounds exactly the same as "you hurt thousands of people just as much as you make people happy?"

That post by Jones was made before the announcement. It was Thursday not Friday nite. IMO it was shady for Cal to call him after his announcement. We all knew Cal was desperately trying to sway him. It was obvious Cal tried to put a guilt trip on Terrence. How could u do that to an 18 year old? Cal should be ashamed.

[DakkoN]

Re: 2010 Recruiting Discussion Thread

That post by Jones was made before the announcement. It was Thursday not Friday nite. IMO it was shady for Cal to call him after his announcement. We all knew Cal was desperately trying to sway him. It was obvious Cal tried to put a guilt trip on Terrence. How could u do that to an 18 year old? Cal should be ashamed.

Of course it was made Thursday night. I posted it to show that he didn't pull the hurting quote out of thin air. It's obvious it's something that was in his mind for awhile and that's why he said nearly the same thing on 2 seperate occasions. Where are you getting the guilt trip bull from? Like was said already in this thread, Jones called Cal. Jones is the one that said the quote about hurting people, NOT Cal.

Dressed in black tuxedo, black shirt and tie, he reached for the Kansas hat before picking up the black UW cap, which matched his attire.
In the background, Ross leapt with excitement and pumped his fists as Jones embraced his parents.
"I'm pretty much glad this whole recruiting thing is over," Jones said. "I wouldn't want to go through it again because for me it had to do with you disappoint more people than you're making happy.
"It's just a lot of pressure to put on one person. You hurt thousands of people just as much as you make some people happy."

[dopeboy206]

Re: 2010 Recruiting Discussion Thread

Of course it was made Thursday night. I posted it to show that he didn't pull the hurting quote out of thin air. It's obvious it's something that was in his mind for awhile and that's why he said nearly the same thing on 2 seperate occasions. Where are you getting the guilt trip bull from? Like was said already in this thread, Jones called Cal. Jones is the one that said the quote about hurting people, NOT Cal.

It was the other way around Cal called Jones. One of the Seattle sports writer was there and even wrote it down on his blog. Where are u getting the idea Jones called Cal. Also about Jones quoting what Cal told him is obviously giving him a guilt trip. It was an emotional day for a 17 year old kid why would Cal want to butt in like that? As much as u love your UK wildcats and me rooting for my UW Huskies that is low and dirty. U and I both know it. Everyone else not part of UK or Husky nation knows it too. Why would anyone want to put a guilt trip on a 17-18 year old. I completely lost respect for Calipari. He is what I call a cockblocker.