I agree, it IS a big step forward for the Rutgers athletic department. Especially since it is a multi-sport facility. "Facilities" are a key part of any program's recruiting pitch to prospective student-athletes.Russ, I have been a Rutgers sports fan since 1976 and this is one of the biggest steps forward our athletic department has taken. We might be the last Power Five school that doesn’t have a practice facility for the basketball team . Just a matter of days to go now.
Because UF is viewed as a football school, many people, outside of the program, don't realize that Billy Donovan basically started elite camps and team camps. UF also has excellent facilities (just renovated the weight room in the practice facility).I see the Gators have had one for twenty years.
I understand the point you're making but their third place finish in the PAC 12 makes it not apply.Same way as in the B1G or ACC or Big 12. Some teams don’t have talent at a high level even in their starting 5. There are some teams like Kansas that have as much talent in the second five as a school like TCU may have in their top 5. It’s not linear.
The easiest thing to do would be to invite high school teams (on different days) to watch Rutgers workout in the new facility.
When the workout is over, the team gets a tour.
Again, not a linear comparison. Some players just do better coming off the bench or because a starting rotation doesn’t allow for that player based on coaching philosophy (e.g., 4 guards and a center).I understand the point you're making but their third place finish in the PAC 12 makes it not apply.
Will Illinois file tampering charges?They already had a scholarship open, but Illinois had Samba Kane enter the transfer portal today. Not sure if it means anything but if it does then it's not a good sign.
I have lost track. When is Tillman making his decision? I know we got CJ Getty’s in August, but if Tillman picks RU, it would be nice if he could spend some time with the team on the Spain trip.
Did you read that somewhere or have inside knowledge or are you one of those Rutgers pessimists we see so often? Lol.He’s gonna end up at Illinois.
I agree that it would be nice if people who make such definitive assertions specify which of the above applies.Did you read that somewhere or have inside knowledge or are you one of those Rutgers pessimists we see so often? Lol.
It’s known that he’s favoring Illinois.Did you read that somewhere or have inside knowledge or are you one of those Rutgers pessimists we see so often? Lol.
Tillman is expected to announce next week but I don't recall the date.I have lost track. When is Tillman making his decision? I know we got CJ Getty’s in August, but if Tillman picks RU, it would be nice if he could spend some time with the team on the Spain trip.
Well I guess it wasn't the 15th, as the near then is starting to come into play.15th or near then
The 15th ain't over yet. Florida got a transfer commitment last night shortly before midnight. Tillman lives in Nevada, I think, that's a couple of time zones behind NJ, so if he does the late night thing it may technically be the 16th here but the 15th where he is.Well I guess it wasn't the 15th, as the near then is starting to come into play.
I need a midnight drop addition to RUThe 15th ain't over yet. Florida got a transfer commitment last night shortly before midnight. Tillman lives in Nevada, I think, that's a couple of time zones behind NJ, so if he does the late night thing it may technically be the 16th here but the 15th where he is.
Right now I still think Illinois leads, but I wouldn't be shocked if the kid doesn't announce tonight and takes another visit before deciding.
For Rich's sake I am not wishing for a midnight commitment lol. I was board af, couldn't get hold of the kid & really wanted to go to sleep.I need a midnight drop addition to RU
I don’t think Illinois or Rutgers is going to get him. He’s looking for something else. Well, his people may be.
Apparently Illinois assistant coach Orlando Antigua, known for his own recruiting tactics at past stops, has either decided to not meet the requirements for Tillman or has passed altogether. With 2020 recruiting this summer, maybe Illinois is using their focus on others prospects is better suited. At least that's what has been hinted at last night on a couple of places or message boards.
Sometimes players believe their value lies beyond just fitting in on a roster and a clean slate. Hope the kid finds whatever he's looking for.
Illinois is not paying players any more than Rutgers is. Antigua has never had any violations against. NCAA has never charged him with anything. He worked at Kentucky. He didn’t need to cheat. Your insinuations are baseless. I know him personally. Great guy.
Illinois has not backed off Tillman. Rutgers has not backed off Tillman. If he goes to one of those schools, it doesn’t mean he is getting paid. It could mean that his people could not find benefits elsewhere.
I don’t think Illinois or Rutgers is going to get him. He’s looking for something else. Well, his people may be.
Without scrolling through hundreds of posts is there a current update on Tillman>