It's Official - Chris Obekpa to Transfer

are there ant graduate big men with a year of eligibility left on the board ?
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Yes, The Pitt big man. The better question is are there good graduate big men left?
 
There was a reason Jay Wright took a pass on guys like Briscoe and Rysheed Jordan. I am not saying he would have landed them, but regardless, he knew the type of baggage that comes with certain players (and sometimes certain players' entourages or demanding fathers, etc.) and decided that the program is best served without these types of players.

I think Mullin sees things the same way. You either buy into the program, or you find somewhere else to play. It might cost SJU a few players, but you are going to rid yourself from a lot of the drama that was present in the past. You want guys who buy into a team, not guys who only buy into themselves.

It might hurt short-term, but what Mullin is doing will only benefit the program in the long run.
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Nonsense, over half the guys in the NBA are for themselves first, team second. Then why are they there? Because they can play. Their is a reason that the SJU blocks record is obliterated by Obekpa,
in what, a 100 years of playing. The Johnnie's have had hundreds of 6 foot 9 guys who couldn't block their grandmother's shot. That is why Obekpa owns the record. He could play, pure and simple.
Basketball is won with talent. You must have talent to win. Get it through your heads. Teamwork is great and a joy to watch, it permeates the Ivy League but they don't win out of conference. The Knicks had a beautiful team 45 years ago that is still talked about but they have never matched it since. Beautiful basketball played with a team mentality but it's long gone and present day players are not interested otherwise the Knicks would duplicate what they had. Certainly SJU longs for another Final Four but you need talent. 30 years ago and counting. Did Jarvis bring in talent, did Roberts? We know Lavin did because SJU has guys playing in the NBA again. Will Mullin? We shall see.
 
Why transfer, prob have to sit out a year, then play 1 year?
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Doesnt make sense. There is probably more behind the story.
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Oh there is. Don't believe everything you read in the papers.
More drama coming but not my place to talk about it. Plus, some of you will acuse me of this and that.
Also, if the moderators don't like my posts why don't you just delete my account? I told you that Lavin was gone/Monasch fired/Obekpa out - posts were either locked or questioned with negativity.
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Are you happy about more drama coming? You sound like a mystery writer.
 
so much for anyone doubting MrGoogle
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He seems to have an axe to grind with someone based on his posts. I prefer reading/enjoying Paultz updates.
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Certainly not the case. No axes to grind. Just facts.
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Personally I don't care whether you have an agenda or not so long as I learn something about the program I couldn't learn elsewhere. Can you share any light on the additional drama that is brewing? Recent news has not been good. Would love to hear something positive.
 
Why transfer, prob have to sit out a year, then play 1 year?
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Doesnt make sense. There is probably more behind the story.
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Oh there is. Don't believe everything you read in the papers.
More drama coming but not my place to talk about it. Plus, some of you will acuse me of this and that.
Also, if the moderators don't like my posts why don't you just delete my account? I told you that Lavin was gone/Monasch fired/Obekpa out - posts were either locked or questioned with negativity.
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I don't think the mods dislike the info, just the direction it was going where it seemed like Obekpa wanted funds and maybe with Slice on board we'll start distributing. We've had enough of the NCAA sniffing around, so I personally don't want to see any of that in print. I don't care if we cheat, of course; just don't want a paper trail.

I do want confirmation that Celia Chang was in bed with someone literally as well as figuratively, though, so please post that info. :lol:
 
so much for anyone doubting MrGoogle
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He seems to have an axe to grind with someone based on his posts. I prefer reading/enjoying Paultz updates.
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Certainly not the case. No axes to grind. Just facts.
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Stating facts that perhaps may be contrary to some on here, or god forbid you question a move under the new coaching regime, which by the way, has a head coach that has yet to sit on the bench yet many are projecting a top 5 program, you will be met with criticism on here.

There's clearly more to this story, as there is to every story. Next season is going to be a very long season with a steep learning curve.
 
Why transfer, prob have to sit out a year, then play 1 year?
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Doesnt make sense. There is probably more behind the story.
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Oh there is. Don't believe everything you read in the papers.
More drama coming but not my place to talk about it. Plus, some of you will acuse me of this and that.
Also, if the moderators don't like my posts why don't you just delete my account? I told you that Lavin was gone/Monasch fired/Obekpa out - posts were either locked or questioned with negativity.
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Any tip on lotto numbers?
 
Why transfer, prob have to sit out a year, then play 1 year?
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Doesnt make sense. There is probably more behind the story.
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Oh there is. Don't believe everything you read in the papers.
More drama coming but not my place to talk about it. Plus, some of you will acuse me of this and that.
Also, if the moderators don't like my posts why don't you just delete my account? I told you that Lavin was gone/Monasch fired/Obekpa out - posts were either locked or questioned with negativity.
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I don't think the mods dislike the info, just the direction it was going where it seemed like Obekpa wanted funds and maybe with Slice on board we'll start distributing. We've had enough of the NCAA sniffing around, so I personally don't want to see any of that in print. I don't care if we cheat, of course; just don't want a paper trail.

I do want confirmation that Celia Chang was in bed with someone literally as well as figuratively, though, so please post that info. :lol:
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yeah agreed. I'm all for cheating too. As LJSA said I just don't want a paper trail or receipts.

As far as the chang thing while I love porn that's one video I don't want to see
 
There's clearly more to this story, as there is to every story. Next season is going to be a very long season with a steep learning curve.
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Yes, there is more to the story, and everyone but you seems to know it: The kid was an A-hole and didn't want to be less of one. The end. Hopefully he goes to a low or mid-major because I'd love to see someone average 7 BPG. Other than that, it's time to forget about him and hope Sima comes through.
 
so much for anyone doubting MrGoogle
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He seems to have an axe to grind with someone based on his posts. I prefer reading/enjoying Paultz updates.
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Certainly not the case. No axes to grind. Just facts.
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Stating facts that perhaps may be contrary to some on here, or god forbid you question a move under the new coaching regime, which by the way, has a head coach that has yet to sit on the bench yet many are projecting a top 5 program, you will be met with criticism on here.

There's clearly more to this story, as there is to every story. Next season is going to be a very long season with a steep learning curve.
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We haven't won an NCAA tournament game in fifteen years. I am not worried it will be worse then most seasons and I am confident that good things are on the way.
 
We don't know what next season is gonna be yet. Let's wait for the final roster and see how practices go and then games and then say how the season may go??
These guys know what they are doing. Just my strong opinion but do you really think mussini is waiting until the playoffs are finished to announce he is NOT coming to college? If he was staying in Europe that wouldn't be a distraction to announce. Him coming to the U.S. To play takes away from his team. So I will read between the lines on this one. And hopefully we can land Rowan too. Seems to be a pretty good possibility over the past few days of news about him.
So a roster of Johnson Williams Ellison Lovett sima mvoiuka along with the possibility of mussini and Rowan to me still seems decent enough to win let alone compete. Sure young. Not a lot of experience. But talent is there. Let them learn Mullin's system. Gel. Become a disciplined team. Then let's make our judgements. As long as we at least compete I'm fine with next year. Win or lose at least these guys want to be here. I really don't think obekpas loss is as big a deal as some think. He was a big problem off the court and didn't provide enough on the court to matter in my opinion. Jordan loss definitely hurts offensively but again if you don't wanna be on my team I root for then I don't want you on my team.

Here's to hearing some good news in the very near future.

Chin-up redmen.com ers. Even for this up coming year.
 
There was a reason Jay Wright took a pass on guys like Briscoe and Rysheed Jordan. I am not saying he would have landed them, but regardless, he knew the type of baggage that comes with certain players (and sometimes certain players' entourages or demanding fathers, etc.) and decided that the program is best served without these types of players.

I think Mullin sees things the same way. You either buy into the program, or you find somewhere else to play. It might cost SJU a few players, but you are going to rid yourself from a lot of the drama that was present in the past. You want guys who buy into a team, not guys who only buy into themselves.

It might hurt short-term, but what Mullin is doing will only benefit the program in the long run.
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Nonsense, over half the guys in the NBA are for themselves first, team second. Then why are they there? Because they can play. Their is a reason that the SJU blocks record is obliterated by Obekpa,
in what, a 100 years of playing. The Johnnie's have had hundreds of 6 foot 9 guys who couldn't block their grandmother's shot. That is why Obekpa owns the record. He could play, pure and simple.
Basketball is won with talent. You must have talent to win. Get it through your heads. Teamwork is great and a joy to watch, it permeates the Ivy League but they don't win out of conference. The Knicks had a beautiful team 45 years ago that is still talked about but they have never matched it since. Beautiful basketball played with a team mentality but it's long gone and present day players are not interested otherwise the Knicks would duplicate what they had. Certainly SJU longs for another Final Four but you need talent. 30 years ago and counting. Did Jarvis bring in talent, did Roberts? We know Lavin did because SJU has guys playing in the NBA again. Will Mullin? We shall see.
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No nonsense my friend. I am not going to start defending myself or my sources here but trust me when I tell you if Jay Wright thinks a player will disrupt team chemistry he is going to take a pass. I know for a FACT, Jay backed off Briscoe because of this very reason. The kid has A LOT of demands and Jay doesn't give in to that nonsense. It looks like Mullin is taking the same approach.

Yeah, coaches want to win, but guys like Mullin and Jay Wright aren't about to start bowing down to a friggin' 20 year old to accomplish that. Mullin is going to run a disciplined program and a kid's ego isn't going to disrupt that.
 
Why transfer, prob have to sit out a year, then play 1 year?
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Doesnt make sense. There is probably more behind the story.
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Oh there is. Don't believe everything you read in the papers.
More drama coming but not my place to talk about it. Plus, some of you will acuse me of this and that.
Also, if the moderators don't like my posts why don't you just delete my account? I told you that Lavin was gone/Monasch fired/Obekpa out - posts were either locked or questioned with negativity.
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Mr. Google....Thank you for the inside information. I appreciate getting the advanced scoop. Regarding the locked threads, it's my only beef with this site. Love Redmen.com, but the quick trigger on locking/deleting is often disappointing. It was particularly difficult when trying to critique Lavin.

Keep the info coming!
 
@NYPost_Brazille: Chris Obekpa bolting St. John's. #sjubbhttp://t.co/L51vxiWSqK
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If players are leaving because CM is too strict or too demanding of accountability, I'm confident we are going to better in the long run.
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Once again, the beat writers claiming anonymous sources when the info clearly came from this site. How come posters on Redmen.com are never cited in these articles?
 
@NYPost_Brazille: Chris Obekpa bolting St. John's. #sjubbhttp://t.co/L51vxiWSqK
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If players are leaving because CM is too strict or too demanding of accountability, I'm confident we are going to better in the long run.
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Once again, the beat writers claiming anonymous sources when the info clearly came from this site. How come posters on Redmen.com are never cited in these articles?
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because it would be kind of weird for the NY post to be citing a source is their paper as Room112 or MrGoogle :)
 
There was a reason Jay Wright took a pass on guys like Briscoe and Rysheed Jordan. I am not saying he would have landed them, but regardless, he knew the type of baggage that comes with certain players (and sometimes certain players' entourages or demanding fathers, etc.) and decided that the program is best served without these types of players.

I think Mullin sees things the same way. You either buy into the program, or you find somewhere else to play. It might cost SJU a few players, but you are going to rid yourself from a lot of the drama that was present in the past. You want guys who buy into a team, not guys who only buy into themselves.

It might hurt short-term, but what Mullin is doing will only benefit the program in the long run.
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Nonsense, over half the guys in the NBA are for themselves first, team second. Then why are they there? Because they can play. Their is a reason that the SJU blocks record is obliterated by Obekpa,
in what, a 100 years of playing. The Johnnie's have had hundreds of 6 foot 9 guys who couldn't block their grandmother's shot. That is why Obekpa owns the record. He could play, pure and simple.
Basketball is won with talent. You must have talent to win. Get it through your heads. Teamwork is great and a joy to watch, it permeates the Ivy League but they don't win out of conference. The Knicks had a beautiful team 45 years ago that is still talked about but they have never matched it since. Beautiful basketball played with a team mentality but it's long gone and present day players are not interested otherwise the Knicks would duplicate what they had. Certainly SJU longs for another Final Four but you need talent. 30 years ago and counting. Did Jarvis bring in talent, did Roberts? We know Lavin did because SJU has guys playing in the NBA again. Will Mullin? We shall see.
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No nonsense my friend. I am not going to start defending myself or my sources here but trust me when I tell you if Jay Wright thinks a player will disrupt team chemistry he is going to take a pass. I know for a FACT, Jay backed off Briscoe because of this very reason. The kid has A LOT of demands and Jay doesn't give in to that nonsense. It looks like Mullin is taking the same approach.

Yeah, coaches want to win, but guys like Mullin and Jay Wright aren't about to start bowing down to a friggin' 20 year old to accomplish that. Mullin is going to run a disciplined program and a kid's ego isn't going to disrupt that.
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I'm personally believe you, mostly because I've never seen you claim inside info other than Villanova. If you were looking to BS, I assume you'd claim St. John's info on a St. John's board.
 
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