I never said Ballo wasn’t 1 year. The post said we now dominate recruiting because we have two one and dones. Come on, you wouldn’t want Ballo? I have yet to have anyone tell me they wouldn’t want Ballo. I don’t troll, I’ve been a fan since 1983, graduated RC 1990, season ticket holder basketball and football. I’m just objective, here, on the premium boards and on the football boards. I’m excited for Ace and Dylan, just would have liked Ballo or a premium center to go with them.
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Dude money was there for this year and has the strong potential to be there again for future years. So many folks on these boards always think some grey cloud will always be perpetually over RUs head even when things are trending up. If you don’t want to believe it that’s fine but it’s the truth.
You're a star chaser and have no idea how sports work on the college level. Your argument is weak and nothing anyone will say will change your thought process. As for IU finishing higher had more to do with Rutgers imploding due to selfishness of the players.
1) What leads you to believe this?
2)What inside info do you have to say this? Are you involved with NIL situation at Rutgers?
Trending up? I know you’re saying that because of one great recruiting class. That class hasn’t played a game yet. Hopefully we can all agree in 10-11 months that things are trending up. I’m not seeing the last two years as trending up.
That is how the NIL is suppose to work. Not some rich booster giving money to players who do nothing to earn it. How Ace and Dylan earn their NIL is much more sustainable and with Rutgers location and connections, getting other highly rated players in the future is not out of the question.
I have no idea how sports work on the college level, lol, from the guy who would rather build a team with less talent. We finished lower in the standings. That’s not a weak argument, that’s a fact. I’m not a star chaser, I’d just rather have more talent. As for your questions 1 and 2, all that info is on the premiums board and the podcasts. Absorb it and then we can talk.
Dylan chose Rutgers because of his family connections. His fanatics money isn’t because he went to RU. The next five star to take a fanatics deal can go to any school in the country. The two aren’t dependent on each other. Being close to NYC has very little to do with it. These big companies latch on the these future lottery picks regardless of school. Rutgers getting two five stars is an anomaly, unless, we do great next year. Which I hope we do
Don’t see why people can’t finally accept it. We finally have stability in the department and money across the board (Oddly enough the only mess is wbb - the only stable program for the better part of 4 decades) Sure, we don’t have a billionaire backer…that’s like most programs. But we’re finally positioned and organized enough to take advantage of our geography and demographics.
I have a pretty good understanding of college sports. I know a lot of people who pass that info onto media people. I use to be a premium subscriber, but I have less time for the board, so I didn't want to waste money.
The funny thing is your premium subscription has you believing you know more than anyone on the free board. I don't think you realize some of the posters you debate and dismiss are better connected than you to what is going on at Rutgers.
I wish that were true. I don’t see why you think demographics help. Geography, some, but not as much as you think. Join the premium boards and you’ll get the details. We’re not a top quarter NIL player. Might not be top half. This year is extremely special and stands to be an anomaly unless we do quite well in 2024-25, which I hope we do.
Be the fly on the wall because you don't know half the people you're talking are well informed. You act like your premium subscription gives you the upper hand over posters on the free board. You're a rookie compared to most on this board. You'll figure it out over time.
You’re right I’m sure. I never said I think I know more than all, but the admins are hard working and do provide a ton of great info. I think it gives me a good understanding. Not the best or only. If I didn’t think the free board had knowledge and value I wouldn’t post over here. I know you’re right about us owning IN the last few years. I’m just saying that continuing shouldn’t be taken for granted. I know we can’t just grab a Ballo because I understand the role of NIL and that while we can play, we’re not flush with cash. All I’m saying is I wish In a perfect world we could have had Ballo to go with this group we have.
I just addressed this but you took another punch. I didn’t say a premium subscription makes me superior, but it has value. I’ve been a fan since 83, RC 90, have friends that work at RU including having worked with the basketball program. I’m not a rookie but I’m always happy to learn more. That’s why I’m active on all boards.
You act as if it does make you superior to the free board.
I've been a fan since the I was a little kid in the 70s.
I have former teammates working in the athletic dept too.
So it's a draw.
I know who the admins are and I've PM'd them to discuss info in the past that turned up on the board within days. FYI, I use to work for another Rutgers board similar to this one, so I still have connections. That is why I said what I said to you and I'm not the only one on this board in the know.
My last post on this with you.
I don’t feel I acted superior. I’m opinionated and like to debate (and I usually learn from it too). I try complimenting you and finding middle ground and you just keep coming at me. I’m out.You act as if it does make you superior to the free board.
I've been a fan since the I was a little kid in the 70s.
I have former teammates working in the athletic dept too.
So it's a draw.
I know who the admins are and I've PM'd them to discuss info in the past that turned up on the board within days. FYI, I use to work for another Rutgers board similar to this one, so I still have connections. That is why I said what I said to you and I'm not the only one on this board in the know.
My last post on this with you.
If RU had $1.2 million to spend on a center then they might have gotten Ballo or could have kept Cliff
He threw out an olive branchYou act as if it does make you superior to the free board.
I've been a fan since the I was a little kid in the 70s.
I have former teammates working in the athletic dept too.
So it's a draw.
I know who the admins are and I've PM'd them to discuss info in the past that turned up on the board within days. FYI, I use to work for another Rutgers board similar to this one, so I still have connections. That is why I said what I said to you and I'm not the only one on this board in the know.
My last post on this with you.
Ballo to RU would have been nice but obviously we can't afford him. Move on. Indiana is a poor example of getting the most out of talent!
If you find yourself arguing endlessly on the Rutgers basketball board that Rutgers sucks and will always suck, either
(1) you are a troll, intentionally. Reassess your choices
(2) you are a troll, unintentionally. Reassess your choices
(1) you are a troll, intentionally. Reassess your choices
(2) you are a troll, unintentionally. Reassess your choices