Nice comments, TGer'nLHornLand. You have a good point about the fact that the limited numbers in basketball (even when viewed as a ratio hoops has less ships to give than football) meaning there is a very thin margin for recruiting at a position, at least in a specific year. However, I do recall reading interviews with Carter early in his recruiting that never seemed to indicate LSU showed any serious interest in him. Now, once he committed that does change things. Given Augustin's early leanings it just doesn't make sense to not have at least been kept in contact with Carter, but I will certainly stipulate that very few and probably nobody here know much detail about LSU's relationship with him. Do you know anything about Leonard Washington? He seems to be generating some buzz and, once again, LSU is apparently behind in recruiting on him -- Texas and Oklahoma lead. Since he's not from within 30 miles of BR, that seems to be par for the course.
Very smart post. Now where have you been? :grin: You sound like a guy who's got something to say with sense. I like it. Just FYI to anyone. I wasn't posting the article to be pro or con Brady. Just hate to see a guy who's on the front of USA Today sports from Reserve go to Baylor. Good post.
I find it hard to believe you think Carter is going to find it "tough going" at Baylor. Yes Baylor got crushed by Texas this year as Baylor has like 7 players getting play, and did not play a non conference schedule this year due to NCAA sanctions. The fact Baylor was even able to sign a kid like Carter during all that has been going on there in the bball program is amazing. Add to that Baylor is signing the 7 foot Lomars Kid, and another Louisiana kid (Dunn) I think Baylor will be a force in the next 2 years........and Carter will be a very big part of their success. Brady and LSU missed the boat on this kid. Quote me.
Yeah, I just got back from seeing Tweety play. He can pull up from anywhere inside of halfcourt and sink it. He won't hesitate to do it either. It's remarkable.
Missing the boat is a harsh word. LSU will be plenty of depth at the point next season. LSU looking good next season.
No doubt that Baylor has done something in recent years (with a serious probation I might add)--they've added Drew as a coach, they've recruited well, in spite of the penalties. BUT, I watched the game in person the other night, and let's just be honest, Baylor is going to have a hard time competing with Texas (note that they just had a killer recruiting class), Kansas, Oklahoma, etc., as BAYLOR. Baylor just doesn't have the resources or talent to compete consistently at that level. Now, I know... I know... this may be just the Tiger bias coming out. But, I don't know how many more "Terry Martin" stories there need to be before these good LA kids wake up and realize you can play near home, play for an elite team in the SEC (which has a lot of basketball history), and play for a up and coming program. I wonder if the new coach grabs attention and recruits now, and over time, they come to grips with Baylor as a second tier Big 12 school (ala, Quin Snyder at Mizzou?). I'll also say that if Tweety proves me wrong, I'll be happy for the kid, b/c he DOES seem like a good kid. BUT, when you look at the number of sub 5'10" PGs that really make a huge impact moving from high school to college, there are more that struggle than make it. They have to be ultra quick and hit the J with consistency, with bigger, just as quick, guys on them, and then, they really have to adjust to playing defense on bigger guys. For example, Byron Eaton playing for Ok State (highly recruited 5'10" guy, playing for a down OSU, was recruited by Brady) has been marginal. Needless to say, AGAIN, I'm bummed that both DJ and Demond were lost to the Big 12. And, if no one can play PG amongst Tack, Ben and Terry, you'll certainly be right that we missed out. I DO think that Butch and Brady need to solve the puzzle of signing the best PG out of LA, and that I think will instantly plug a hole in their otherwise very good recruiting scheme. Nevertheless, it will be fun watching UTexas play Baylor in the coming years. DJ vs. Demond ...
I got an email today from a friend in San Diego with the McDonald's All American team, and Tweety is the PG for the West.
LSU Basketball today AUBURN, Ala. -- The 25th-ranked LSU Tigers had their final workout Friday evening at Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum in preparation for Saturday's Southeastern Conference matchup with Auburn. http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=27826&SPID=2166&DB_OEM_ID=5 200&ATCLID=238938
