Comments on: Jordan Crawford not returning to IU http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/06/11/jordan-crawford-not-returning-to-iu/ Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:47:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: The Fake Gimel Martinez http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/06/11/jordan-crawford-not-returning-to-iu/comment-page-5/#comment-37258 The Fake Gimel Martinez Fri, 13 Jun 2008 22:23:54 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/06/11/jordan-crawford-not-returning-to-iu/#comment-37258 You're kinda right, but kinda wrong. Last year, Joe Crawford had difficulty getting into Billy Gillispie's system. But his progress was hindered by an injury he had early in the year, AND the fact that the whole friggin' team had problems getting into Billy Gillispie's system. Joe was accused of acting stubborn by members of the media, but Gillsipie defended him. Once the team finally caught on -- and Billy adjusted his system to fit the personnel better -- they really took off. Joe Crawford <a href="http://www.kentucky.com/232/story/352911.html" rel="nofollow">said this at our NCAA loss to Marquette</a>:<br><br><blockquote>"He's done more for me than a lot of people in my life," Crawford said. "He changed the outlook everyone had on me. He changed me as a person. He got me believing. He's done so much for me and I love him for that. I don't know how I could repay him, ever."</blockquote><br><br>That was after just one year with Gillispie. So maybe the Crawford family was impressed by Joe's turnaround and want the same with Jordan? I don't know that. I think Jordan might fit the "lead guard" type responsibilities Gillispie wants, but I'm not for sure about Jordan's assist and court management ability. And Kentucky has plenty of depth at the 2-guard spot. <br><br>Edit: I forgot to mention one thing. If Jordan comes to UK, I honestly fear for his life in 2009-10 when we return to Assembly Hall. I don't see how he makes it from the bus to the locker room without two gunshot wounds. (I keed, I keed!)<br><br>So, a couple of tasteless jokes as I part:<br><br>* You think CBS is trying to shuffle this year's UK/IU game off national TV? Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if they did.<br><br>* Those chants of "Jor-dan's Bet-ter" back in Assembly Hall will be really, really stinging if Jordan chooses UK. Just sayin'. <br><br>Stay strong, Hoosier faithful. I may passionately want your team to lose, but I take no joy from you guys suffering from the aftershocks of a cheater. You're kinda right, but kinda wrong. Last year, Joe Crawford had difficulty getting into Billy Gillispie's system. But his progress was hindered by an injury he had early in the year, AND the fact that the whole friggin' team had problems getting into Billy Gillispie's system. Joe was accused of acting stubborn by members of the media, but Gillsipie defended him. Once the team finally caught on — and Billy adjusted his system to fit the personnel better — they really took off. Joe Crawford said this at our NCAA loss to Marquette:

“He's done more for me than a lot of people in my life,” Crawford said. “He changed the outlook everyone had on me. He changed me as a person. He got me believing. He's done so much for me and I love him for that. I don't know how I could repay him, ever.”

That was after just one year with Gillispie. So maybe the Crawford family was impressed by Joe's turnaround and want the same with Jordan? I don't know that. I think Jordan might fit the “lead guard” type responsibilities Gillispie wants, but I'm not for sure about Jordan's assist and court management ability. And Kentucky has plenty of depth at the 2-guard spot.

Edit: I forgot to mention one thing. If Jordan comes to UK, I honestly fear for his life in 2009-10 when we return to Assembly Hall. I don't see how he makes it from the bus to the locker room without two gunshot wounds. (I keed, I keed!)

So, a couple of tasteless jokes as I part:

* You think CBS is trying to shuffle this year's UK/IU game off national TV? Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if they did.

* Those chants of “Jor-dan's Bet-ter” back in Assembly Hall will be really, really stinging if Jordan chooses UK. Just sayin'.

Stay strong, Hoosier faithful. I may passionately want your team to lose, but I take no joy from you guys suffering from the aftershocks of a cheater.

]]> By: The Fake Gimel Martinez http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/06/11/jordan-crawford-not-returning-to-iu/comment-page-5/#comment-11741 The Fake Gimel Martinez Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:23:54 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/06/11/jordan-crawford-not-returning-to-iu/#comment-11741 You're kinda right, but kinda wrong. Last year, Joe Crawford had difficulty getting into Billy Gillispie's system. But his progress was hindered by an injury he had early in the year, AND the fact that the whole friggin' team had problems getting into Billy Gillispie's system. Joe was accused of acting stubborn by members of the media, but Gillsipie defended him. Once the team finally caught on -- and Billy adjusted his system to fit the personnel better -- they really took off. Joe Crawford <a href="http://www.kentucky.com/232/story/352911.html">said this at our NCAA loss to Marquette</a>:<br><br><blockquote>"He's done more for me than a lot of people in my life," Crawford said. "He changed the outlook everyone had on me. He changed me as a person. He got me believing. He's done so much for me and I love him for that. I don't know how I could repay him, ever."</blockquote><br><br>That was after just one year with Gillispie. So maybe the Crawford family was impressed by Joe's turnaround and want the same with Jordan? I don't know that. I think Jordan might fit the "lead guard" type responsibilities Gillispie wants, but I'm not for sure about Jordan's assist and court management ability. And Kentucky has plenty of depth at the 2-guard spot. <br><br>Edit: I forgot to mention one thing. If Jordan comes to UK, I honestly fear for his life in 2009-10 when we return to Assembly Hall. I don't see how he makes it from the bus to the locker room without two gunshot wounds. (I keed, I keed!)<br><br>So, a couple of tasteless jokes as I part:<br><br>* You think CBS is trying to shuffle this year's UK/IU game off national TV? Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if they did.<br><br>* Those chants of "Jor-dan's Bet-ter" back in Assembly Hall will be really, really stinging if Jordan chooses UK. Just sayin'. <br><br>Stay strong, Hoosier faithful. I may passionately want your team to lose, but I take no joy from you guys suffering from the aftershocks of a cheater. You're kinda right, but kinda wrong. Last year, Joe Crawford had difficulty getting into Billy Gillispie's system. But his progress was hindered by an injury he had early in the year, AND the fact that the whole friggin' team had problems getting into Billy Gillispie's system. Joe was accused of acting stubborn by members of the media, but Gillsipie defended him. Once the team finally caught on — and Billy adjusted his system to fit the personnel better — they really took off. Joe Crawford said this at our NCAA loss to Marquette:

“He's done more for me than a lot of people in my life,” Crawford said. “He changed the outlook everyone had on me. He changed me as a person. He got me believing. He's done so much for me and I love him for that. I don't know how I could repay him, ever.”

That was after just one year with Gillispie. So maybe the Crawford family was impressed by Joe's turnaround and want the same with Jordan? I don't know that. I think Jordan might fit the “lead guard” type responsibilities Gillispie wants, but I'm not for sure about Jordan's assist and court management ability. And Kentucky has plenty of depth at the 2-guard spot.

Edit: I forgot to mention one thing. If Jordan comes to UK, I honestly fear for his life in 2009-10 when we return to Assembly Hall. I don't see how he makes it from the bus to the locker room without two gunshot wounds. (I keed, I keed!)

So, a couple of tasteless jokes as I part:

* You think CBS is trying to shuffle this year's UK/IU game off national TV? Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if they did.

* Those chants of “Jor-dan's Bet-ter” back in Assembly Hall will be really, really stinging if Jordan chooses UK. Just sayin'.

Stay strong, Hoosier faithful. I may passionately want your team to lose, but I take no joy from you guys suffering from the aftershocks of a cheater.

]]> By: The Fake Gimel Martinez http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/06/11/jordan-crawford-not-returning-to-iu/comment-page-5/#comment-24080 The Fake Gimel Martinez Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:23:54 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/06/11/jordan-crawford-not-returning-to-iu/#comment-24080 You're kinda right, but kinda wrong. Last year, Joe Crawford had difficulty getting into Billy Gillispie's system. But his progress was hindered by an injury he had early in the year, AND the fact that the whole friggin' team had problems getting into Billy Gillispie's system. Joe was accused of acting stubborn by members of the media, but Gillsipie defended him. Once the team finally caught on -- and Billy adjusted his system to fit the personnel better -- they really took off. Joe Crawford <a href="http://www.kentucky.com/232/story/352911.html" rel="nofollow">said this at our NCAA loss to Marquette</a>:<br><br><blockquote>"He's done more for me than a lot of people in my life," Crawford said. "He changed the outlook everyone had on me. He changed me as a person. He got me believing. He's done so much for me and I love him for that. I don't know how I could repay him, ever."</blockquote><br><br>That was after just one year with Gillispie. So maybe the Crawford family was impressed by Joe's turnaround and want the same with Jordan? I don't know that. I think Jordan might fit the "lead guard" type responsibilities Gillispie wants, but I'm not for sure about Jordan's assist and court management ability. And Kentucky has plenty of depth at the 2-guard spot. <br><br>Edit: I forgot to mention one thing. If Jordan comes to UK, I honestly fear for his life in 2009-10 when we return to Assembly Hall. I don't see how he makes it from the bus to the locker room without two gunshot wounds. (I keed, I keed!)<br><br>So, a couple of tasteless jokes as I part:<br><br>* You think CBS is trying to shuffle this year's UK/IU game off national TV? Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if they did.<br><br>* Those chants of "Jor-dan's Bet-ter" back in Assembly Hall will be really, really stinging if Jordan chooses UK. Just sayin'. <br><br>Stay strong, Hoosier faithful. I may passionately want your team to lose, but I take no joy from you guys suffering from the aftershocks of a cheater. You're kinda right, but kinda wrong. Last year, Joe Crawford had difficulty getting into Billy Gillispie's system. But his progress was hindered by an injury he had early in the year, AND the fact that the whole friggin' team had problems getting into Billy Gillispie's system. Joe was accused of acting stubborn by members of the media, but Gillsipie defended him. Once the team finally caught on — and Billy adjusted his system to fit the personnel better — they really took off. Joe Crawford said this at our NCAA loss to Marquette:

“He's done more for me than a lot of people in my life,” Crawford said. “He changed the outlook everyone had on me. He changed me as a person. He got me believing. He's done so much for me and I love him for that. I don't know how I could repay him, ever.”

That was after just one year with Gillispie. So maybe the Crawford family was impressed by Joe's turnaround and want the same with Jordan? I don't know that. I think Jordan might fit the “lead guard” type responsibilities Gillispie wants, but I'm not for sure about Jordan's assist and court management ability. And Kentucky has plenty of depth at the 2-guard spot.

Edit: I forgot to mention one thing. If Jordan comes to UK, I honestly fear for his life in 2009-10 when we return to Assembly Hall. I don't see how he makes it from the bus to the locker room without two gunshot wounds. (I keed, I keed!)

So, a couple of tasteless jokes as I part:

* You think CBS is trying to shuffle this year's UK/IU game off national TV? Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if they did.

* Those chants of “Jor-dan's Bet-ter” back in Assembly Hall will be really, really stinging if Jordan chooses UK. Just sayin'.

Stay strong, Hoosier faithful. I may passionately want your team to lose, but I take no joy from you guys suffering from the aftershocks of a cheater.

]]> By: The Fake Gimel Martinez http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/06/11/jordan-crawford-not-returning-to-iu/comment-page-5/#comment-32864 The Fake Gimel Martinez Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:23:54 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/06/11/jordan-crawford-not-returning-to-iu/#comment-32864 You're kinda right, but kinda wrong. Last year, Joe Crawford had difficulty getting into Billy Gillispie's system. But his progress was hindered by an injury he had early in the year, AND the fact that the whole friggin' team had problems getting into Billy Gillispie's system. Joe was accused of acting stubborn by members of the media, but Gillsipie defended him. Once the team finally caught on -- and Billy adjusted his system to fit the personnel better -- they really took off. Joe Crawford <a href="http://www.kentucky.com/232/story/352911.html" rel="nofollow">said this at our NCAA loss to Marquette</a>:<br><br><blockquote>"He's done more for me than a lot of people in my life," Crawford said. "He changed the outlook everyone had on me. He changed me as a person. He got me believing. He's done so much for me and I love him for that. I don't know how I could repay him, ever."</blockquote><br><br>That was after just one year with Gillispie. So maybe the Crawford family was impressed by Joe's turnaround and want the same with Jordan? I don't know that. I think Jordan might fit the "lead guard" type responsibilities Gillispie wants, but I'm not for sure about Jordan's assist and court management ability. And Kentucky has plenty of depth at the 2-guard spot. <br><br>Edit: I forgot to mention one thing. If Jordan comes to UK, I honestly fear for his life in 2009-10 when we return to Assembly Hall. I don't see how he makes it from the bus to the locker room without two gunshot wounds. (I keed, I keed!)<br><br>So, a couple of tasteless jokes as I part:<br><br>* You think CBS is trying to shuffle this year's UK/IU game off national TV? Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if they did.<br><br>* Those chants of "Jor-dan's Bet-ter" back in Assembly Hall will be really, really stinging if Jordan chooses UK. Just sayin'. <br><br>Stay strong, Hoosier faithful. I may passionately want your team to lose, but I take no joy from you guys suffering from the aftershocks of a cheater. You're kinda right, but kinda wrong. Last year, Joe Crawford had difficulty getting into Billy Gillispie's system. But his progress was hindered by an injury he had early in the year, AND the fact that the whole friggin' team had problems getting into Billy Gillispie's system. Joe was accused of acting stubborn by members of the media, but Gillsipie defended him. Once the team finally caught on — and Billy adjusted his system to fit the personnel better — they really took off. Joe Crawford said this at our NCAA loss to Marquette:

“He's done more for me than a lot of people in my life,” Crawford said. “He changed the outlook everyone had on me. He changed me as a person. He got me believing. He's done so much for me and I love him for that. I don't know how I could repay him, ever.”

That was after just one year with Gillispie. So maybe the Crawford family was impressed by Joe's turnaround and want the same with Jordan? I don't know that. I think Jordan might fit the “lead guard” type responsibilities Gillispie wants, but I'm not for sure about Jordan's assist and court management ability. And Kentucky has plenty of depth at the 2-guard spot.

Edit: I forgot to mention one thing. If Jordan comes to UK, I honestly fear for his life in 2009-10 when we return to Assembly Hall. I don't see how he makes it from the bus to the locker room without two gunshot wounds. (I keed, I keed!)

So, a couple of tasteless jokes as I part:

* You think CBS is trying to shuffle this year's UK/IU game off national TV? Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if they did.

* Those chants of “Jor-dan's Bet-ter” back in Assembly Hall will be really, really stinging if Jordan chooses UK. Just sayin'.

Stay strong, Hoosier faithful. I may passionately want your team to lose, but I take no joy from you guys suffering from the aftershocks of a cheater.

]]> By: Ryan_T http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/06/11/jordan-crawford-not-returning-to-iu/comment-page-5/#comment-11844 Ryan_T Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:26:21 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/06/11/jordan-crawford-not-returning-to-iu/#comment-11844 wow. next year is going to be interesting, to say the least..... wow. next year is going to be interesting, to say the least…..

]]> By: Ryan_T http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/06/11/jordan-crawford-not-returning-to-iu/comment-page-5/#comment-24152 Ryan_T Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:26:21 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/06/11/jordan-crawford-not-returning-to-iu/#comment-24152 wow. next year is going to be interesting, to say the least..... wow. next year is going to be interesting, to say the least…..

]]> By: Ryan_T http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/06/11/jordan-crawford-not-returning-to-iu/comment-page-5/#comment-32936 Ryan_T Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:26:21 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/06/11/jordan-crawford-not-returning-to-iu/#comment-32936 wow. next year is going to be interesting, to say the least..... wow. next year is going to be interesting, to say the least…..

]]> By: CBinOR http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/06/11/jordan-crawford-not-returning-to-iu/comment-page-5/#comment-11842 CBinOR Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:40:01 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/06/11/jordan-crawford-not-returning-to-iu/#comment-11842 this from our friends at the Hoosier Report:<br>Returning scholarship players: former invited walk-on Kyle Taber (Sr.).<br><br>Incoming scholarship players who will be eligible in 2008-09: Tom Pritchard (F/C from Ohio, freshman); Matt Roth (G from Illinois, freshman); Devan Dumes (guard from Decatur Central/Eastern Michigan/Vincennes, junior); Nick Williams (guard from Alabama, former Marquette recruit); Verdell Jones (Illinois); Tijan Jobe (center from Olney Central JC, junior).<br><br>Returning walk-ons: Brett Finkelmeier (sophomore guard).<br><br>Incoming walk-ons: Daniel Moore (guard from Carmel); Kory Barnett (guard from Rochester); Broderick Lewis (guard from Lafayette Jefferson) this from our friends at the Hoosier Report:
Returning scholarship players: former invited walk-on Kyle Taber (Sr.).

Incoming scholarship players who will be eligible in 2008-09: Tom Pritchard (F/C from Ohio, freshman); Matt Roth (G from Illinois, freshman); Devan Dumes (guard from Decatur Central/Eastern Michigan/Vincennes, junior); Nick Williams (guard from Alabama, former Marquette recruit); Verdell Jones (Illinois); Tijan Jobe (center from Olney Central JC, junior).

Returning walk-ons: Brett Finkelmeier (sophomore guard).

Incoming walk-ons: Daniel Moore (guard from Carmel); Kory Barnett (guard from Rochester); Broderick Lewis (guard from Lafayette Jefferson)

]]> By: CBinOR http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/06/11/jordan-crawford-not-returning-to-iu/comment-page-5/#comment-24151 CBinOR Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:40:01 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/06/11/jordan-crawford-not-returning-to-iu/#comment-24151 this from our friends at the Hoosier Report:<br>Returning scholarship players: former invited walk-on Kyle Taber (Sr.).<br><br>Incoming scholarship players who will be eligible in 2008-09: Tom Pritchard (F/C from Ohio, freshman); Matt Roth (G from Illinois, freshman); Devan Dumes (guard from Decatur Central/Eastern Michigan/Vincennes, junior); Nick Williams (guard from Alabama, former Marquette recruit); Verdell Jones (Illinois); Tijan Jobe (center from Olney Central JC, junior).<br><br>Returning walk-ons: Brett Finkelmeier (sophomore guard).<br><br>Incoming walk-ons: Daniel Moore (guard from Carmel); Kory Barnett (guard from Rochester); Broderick Lewis (guard from Lafayette Jefferson) this from our friends at the Hoosier Report:
Returning scholarship players: former invited walk-on Kyle Taber (Sr.).

Incoming scholarship players who will be eligible in 2008-09: Tom Pritchard (F/C from Ohio, freshman); Matt Roth (G from Illinois, freshman); Devan Dumes (guard from Decatur Central/Eastern Michigan/Vincennes, junior); Nick Williams (guard from Alabama, former Marquette recruit); Verdell Jones (Illinois); Tijan Jobe (center from Olney Central JC, junior).

Returning walk-ons: Brett Finkelmeier (sophomore guard).

Incoming walk-ons: Daniel Moore (guard from Carmel); Kory Barnett (guard from Rochester); Broderick Lewis (guard from Lafayette Jefferson)

]]> By: CBinOR http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/06/11/jordan-crawford-not-returning-to-iu/comment-page-5/#comment-32935 CBinOR Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:40:01 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/2008/06/11/jordan-crawford-not-returning-to-iu/#comment-32935 this from our friends at the Hoosier Report:<br>Returning scholarship players: former invited walk-on Kyle Taber (Sr.).<br><br>Incoming scholarship players who will be eligible in 2008-09: Tom Pritchard (F/C from Ohio, freshman); Matt Roth (G from Illinois, freshman); Devan Dumes (guard from Decatur Central/Eastern Michigan/Vincennes, junior); Nick Williams (guard from Alabama, former Marquette recruit); Verdell Jones (Illinois); Tijan Jobe (center from Olney Central JC, junior).<br><br>Returning walk-ons: Brett Finkelmeier (sophomore guard).<br><br>Incoming walk-ons: Daniel Moore (guard from Carmel); Kory Barnett (guard from Rochester); Broderick Lewis (guard from Lafayette Jefferson) this from our friends at the Hoosier Report:
Returning scholarship players: former invited walk-on Kyle Taber (Sr.).

Incoming scholarship players who will be eligible in 2008-09: Tom Pritchard (F/C from Ohio, freshman); Matt Roth (G from Illinois, freshman); Devan Dumes (guard from Decatur Central/Eastern Michigan/Vincennes, junior); Nick Williams (guard from Alabama, former Marquette recruit); Verdell Jones (Illinois); Tijan Jobe (center from Olney Central JC, junior).

Returning walk-ons: Brett Finkelmeier (sophomore guard).

Incoming walk-ons: Daniel Moore (guard from Carmel); Kory Barnett (guard from Rochester); Broderick Lewis (guard from Lafayette Jefferson)

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