Jakarr Sampson - SF - Brewster Academy - Akron, OH - ST. JOHN'S

Quote from: Dave on February 26, 2012, 10:16:03 PM

You guys are going crazy. Just let things play out.

We are letting things play out, and we currently stand at (0) commitments and numrous Transfers, numrous de-commitments, and numerous academic casulaties.  Now how's that for a real fact?

Branch.

Quote from: Dave on February 26, 2012, 10:16:03 PM

You guys are going crazy. Just let things play out.

We are letting things play out, and we currently stand at (0) commitments and numrous Transfers, numrous de-commitments, and numerous academic casulaties.  Now how's that for a real fact?

You should really do some fact checking before posting. St. John's has 1 player committed for 2012

Quote from: Lapchick1 on February 26, 2012, 10:25:40 PM

Quote from: Dave on February 26, 2012, 10:16:03 PM

You guys are going crazy. Just let things play out.

We are letting things play out, and we currently stand at (0) commitments and numrous Transfers, numrous de-commitments, and numerous academic casulaties.  Now how's that for a real fact?

You should really do some fact checking before posting. St. John's has 1 player committed for 2012

Yes, the Transfer Branch so now we only need about 4 more.  We lost about 4 transfers and at least gained one back.  Well it's better than zero.

What if Obekpa and Sampson go elsewhere, than what?

Quote from: Dave on February 26, 2012, 10:28:49 PM

Quote from: Lapchick1 on February 26, 2012, 10:25:40 PM

Quote from: Dave on February 26, 2012, 10:16:03 PM

You guys are going crazy. Just let things play out.

We are letting things play out, and we currently stand at (0) commitments and numrous Transfers, numrous de-commitments, and numerous academic casulaties.  Now how's that for a real fact?

You should really do some fact checking before posting. St. John's has 1 player committed for 2012

Yes, the Transfer Branch so now we only need about 4 more.  We lost about 4 transfers and at least gained one back.  Well it's better than zero.

What if Obekpa and Sampson go elsewhere, than what?

Then we will probably drop our basketball program down to DIII, and stop handing out scholarships.  Either that or we will recruit someone else...

You don't win championships or run a successful program or business by constantly kidding yourself, spinning the results, over-rating your odds and ignoring reality.

4 months ago this program looked like it was in trememdous shape, but things unfortunately went south in a hurry.  EX:  The conference fell apart, Lavin had cancer (and I feel for him because he's apparently a gentleman a very decent man), Pelle & Sampson didn't qualify, Woods decommitted, Gathers decommitted, and a few players transferred. 

Will the current young players that we do have stay for at least 3 years?  Otherwise that becomes a problem too.  I don't like what I foresee right now, but I hope I'm very mistaken because we've sure had enough years now in recent times of watching SJU get their you know what handed to them and very little enjoyment of success.  Lets put it this way; SJU basketball fans are certainly not spolied at this point over what we have had to witness over the past 15 years.

You don't win championships or run a successful program or business by constantly kidding yourself, spinning the results, over-rating your odds and ignoring reality.

4 months ago this program looked like it was in trememdous shape, but things unfortunately went south in a hurry.  EX:  The conference fell apart, Lavin had cancer (and I feel for him because he's a gentleman a a great man), Pelle & Sampson didn't qualify, Woods decommitted, Gathers decommitted, and a few players transferred. 

Will the current young players that we do have stay for at least 3 years?  Otherwise that becomes a problem too.

Even with the coach out with cancer and all freshmen a and only 6 guys, we just beat DePaul, UCLA and Notre Dame in the last 3.  We will have our coach back next year, likely all of our players with the addition of Branch and 4 to be named signees.  Things are going fine, and we'll have a better handle after April about our class in its entirety.

Quote from: Lapchick1 on February 26, 2012, 10:46:50 PM

You don't win championships or run a successful program or business by constantly kidding yourself, spinning the results, over-rating your odds and ignoring reality.

4 months ago this program looked like it was in trememdous shape, but things unfortunately went south in a hurry.  EX:  The conference fell apart, Lavin had cancer (and I feel for him because he's a gentleman a a great man), Pelle & Sampson didn't qualify, Woods decommitted, Gathers decommitted, and a few players transferred. 

Will the current young players that we do have stay for at least 3 years?  Otherwise that becomes a problem too.

Even with the coach out with cancer and all freshmen a and only 6 guys, we just beat DePaul, UCLA and Notre Dame in the last 3.  We will have our coach back next year, likely all of our players with the addition of Branch and 4 to be named signees.  Things are going fine, and we'll have a better handle after April about our class in its entirety.

Well that's certainly an optimistic more popular opinion, but is it realistic/practical?

I sure hope that your right and I'm wrong.  We'll see come April.

This was once a proud BB program with Lapchick & Louie, and now it's become pretty much a perennial loser.  I also root for the NYJ, Knicks, Mets and the Islanders so unfortunately I've grown use to perennial losers and boy oh boy I'm also sick and tired of them by now.  After awhile you don't feel bad for them anymore, and you begin to realize that they don't do the necessary things to ever turn it around.  Lose, lose & lose, that's what they're all #1/successful at but that's about it.

You don't win championships or run a successful program or business by constantly kidding yourself, spinning the results, over-rating your odds and ignoring reality.

4 months ago this program looked like it was in trememdous shape, but things unfortunately went south in a hurry.  EX:  The conference fell apart, Lavin had cancer (and I feel for him because he's apparently a gentleman a very decent man), Pelle & Sampson didn't qualify, Woods decommitted, Gathers decommitted, and a few players transferred. 

Will the current young players that we do have stay for at least 3 years?  Otherwise that becomes a problem too.  I don't like what I foresee right now, but I hope I'm very mistaken because we've sure had enough years now in recent times of watching SJU get their you know what handed to them and very little enjoyment of success.  Lets put it this way; SJU basketball fans are certainly not spolied at this point over what we have had to witness over the past 15 years.

Do you realize how ridiculous you sound when you say "and I feel for him because he's APPARENTLY a gentlemen a very decent man"?

The man fought and beat cancer.  All while landing a top 50 recruit from 2011.  The state of the program is perfectly fine!!

Going to DIII may be worth it.  I won't have to read this crap about the program being in shambles. 

Lavin has dismissed the BS rumors of the past two months. 

And we just learned that Sampson is still considering playing for a staff that has turned five freshmen and a sixth first year kid into team that bumped off the third place team in the BE. 

It was a great week for Johnny fans and the future is bright.

Quote from: Lapchick1 on February 26, 2012, 10:46:50 PM

You don't win championships or run a successful program or business by constantly kidding yourself, spinning the results, over-rating your odds and ignoring reality.

4 months ago this program looked like it was in trememdous shape, but things unfortunately went south in a hurry.  EX:  The conference fell apart, Lavin had cancer (and I feel for him because he's apparently a gentleman a very decent man), Pelle & Sampson didn't qualify, Woods decommitted, Gathers decommitted, and a few players transferred. 

Will the current young players that we do have stay for at least 3 years?  Otherwise that becomes a problem too.  I don't like what I foresee right now, but I hope I'm very mistaken because we've sure had enough years now in recent times of watching SJU get their you know what handed to them and very little enjoyment of success.  Lets put it this way; SJU basketball fans are certainly not spolied at this point over what we have had to witness over the past 15 years.

Do you realize how ridiculous you sound when you say "and I feel for him because he's APPARENTLY a gentlemen a very decent man"?

The man fought and beat cancer.  All while landing a top 50 recruit from 2011.  The state of the program is perfectly fine!!

Yes, he fought and beat cancer and I admire him for it, and I find him to be a very honorable and decent man beside that outstanding achievement.  GOD bless him!

I like Steve Lavin, he was a good hire.  He's usually an outstanding recruiter and a decent X's & O's guy who surrounds himself with a solid coaching staff.  However, things have started to get away a little the past few months.  Lets hope he can turn it around and the proof will be in the results.  Nobody is pulling for him more than I am I know that.

You guys are going crazy. Just let things play out.

+1

So Sunday nights is when the hospital gives computer time?

Quote from: Dave on February 26, 2012, 10:16:03 PM

You guys are going crazy. Just let things play out.

+1

Another popular post that always gets a lot of approval by the Kool-Aid Club, but that's what Knicks, Mets, Jets & Islanders fans say every year too.  They're all unrealistic optimists.  Every year they say "just let it all play out", and it's been playing out alright where you want to puke at the results.  You know what plays out more than anything else?  "Murphy's Law" unfortunately

Quote from: Happy on February 26, 2012, 11:14:57 PM

Quote from: Dave on February 26, 2012, 10:16:03 PM

You guys are going crazy. Just let things play out.

+1

Another popular post that always gets a lot of approval by the Kool-Aid Club, but that's what Knicks, Mets, Jets & Islanders fans say every year too.  They're all unrealistic optimists.  Every year they say "just let it all play out", and it's been playing out alright where you want to puke at the results.  You know what plays out more than anything else?  "Murphy's Law" unfortunately

You seriously need a hug right about now man.

Quote from: Lapchick1 on February 26, 2012, 11:19:17 PM

Quote from: Happy on February 26, 2012, 11:14:57 PM

Quote from: Dave on February 26, 2012, 10:16:03 PM

You guys are going crazy. Just let things play out.

+1

Another popular post that always gets a lot of approval by the Kool-Aid Club, but that's what Knicks, Mets, Jets & Islanders fans say every year too.  They're all unrealistic optimists.  Every year they say "just let it all play out", and it's been playing out alright where you want to puke at the results.  You know what plays out more than anything else?  "Murphy's Law" unfortunately

You seriously need a hug right about now man.

Actually you know what I really need.  I need an Owner, a GM or a head coach who's stops talking, stops dreaming AND STARTS WINNING.  That's what I need.

Quote from: Happy on February 26, 2012, 11:14:57 PM

Quote from: Dave on February 26, 2012, 10:16:03 PM

You guys are going crazy. Just let things play out.

+1

Another popular post that always gets a lot of approval by the Kool-Aid Club, but that's what Knicks, Mets, Jets & Islanders fans say every year too.  They're all unrealistic optimists.  Every year they say "just let it all play out", and it's been playing out alright where you want to puke at the results.  You know what plays out more than anything else?  "Murphy's Law" unfortunately

UNFORTUNATELY?   Bronson at the top of his game, and Angel Tompkins dancing naked?   

Quote from: Dave on February 26, 2012, 10:28:49 PM

Quote from: Lapchick1 on February 26, 2012, 10:25:40 PM

Quote from: Dave on February 26, 2012, 10:16:03 PM

You guys are going crazy. Just let things play out.

We are letting things play out, and we currently stand at (0) commitments and numrous Transfers, numrous de-commitments, and numerous academic casulaties.  Now how's that for a real fact?

You should really do some fact checking before posting. St. John's has 1 player committed for 2012

Yes, the Transfer Branch so now we only need about 4 more.  We lost about 4 transfers and at least gained one back.  Well it's better than zero.

What if Obekpa and Sampson go elsewhere, than what?

What if we sign them both?

It was mentioned not long ago of blocking certain people from contributing on this website until after the April Signing Day.

Any chance of Lapchick1, ShurinaCheese and a couple of other knuckleheads can get censored until after Signing Day?

Lapchick, it is the blue pill, not the purple one.

How hard is it to have a constructive conversation?    I don't understand why it always comes down to "optimists" v "pessimists"  ??   
This is such a ridiculous oversimplification.   

We've won 3 games in a row Lapchick, what did you want Lavin to win this year?   the Big East?   The NCAAs??