Class of 2016 PG Tyus Battle (NJ) Signed LOI

[AZOrange]

Chance of a Battle commitment tonight? 5%? 10%? He's seen what Louisville and Duke can offer. He knows what Syracuse is offering. A HOF coach, the Melo Center, the adoration of 35,000 screaming fans, and a stuffed fruit for a mascot.

100 percent

 

[cusetown1]

Battle/Richardson would be so fun to watch.

 

[Fly Rodder]

Battle/Richardson would be so fun to watch.

As much as I would love to see it, I'm going into 2015 expecting that Mali is one and done.


(that way when he decides to stick around for a 2nd season with Battle, I'll be super-duper )

 

[SoBeCuse]

I don't think it will be as much about the reputation being damaged as it is the roster being damaged. Elite players want to go where they can contend. Yes, there are other factors too -- but if a kid like Battle doesn't view our roster as being adequate due to being diminished by NCAA sanctions, he's apt to head elsewhere.

Even in light of the sanctions, the Battles have gone out of their way to give props to our head coach and his staff. There's no reason to think that the reputational hit is the issue if we lose out on Battle.

Right. The roster as being potentially inadequate in his eyes goes without saying. We'll see what happens!

 

[HoustonCuse]

I really want Battle. I feel like he has stuck with us. Or at least his dad has stuck with us through a tough time. We know from Bryant how what a parent says and kid feels can be different, of course. I just have very warm feelings for the Battle camp because they have "had our backs." And I truly feel like a commitment from a player of Tyus' stature will really put a cap on this NCAA episode in a hugely positive way - that is to say "we are going to be staying at the top." It would mean last year was a fluke and we are planning to contend in the ACC and nationally going forward.

 

[Francis03]

agree. i saw it was a potential leverage move, but could be a dangerous game. im ok with it.

Last time the staff tried a leverage move, we ended up with Ron Patterson. Yikes!!!! Let's hope for a better result next time if we lose out on Battle.

 

[cusetown1]

Last time the staff tried a leverage move, we ended up with Ron Patterson. Yikes!!!! Let's hope for a better result next time if we lose out on Battle.

And then I heard Bryant didn't come because he saw the program in ruins because Ron transferred. Lol. I blame black Jesus for all this.

 

[jgeorge322]

Last time the staff tried a leverage move, we ended up with Ron Patterson. Yikes!!!! Let's hope for a better result next time if we lose out on Battle.

francis, who were we trying to get?

 

[jr4750]

francis, who were we trying to get?

R. Jordan

 

[Dave85]

We need a good combo guard.

Sounds like Battle.

I think we need a good PG ball handler.

 

[Dave85]

Chance of a Battle commitment tonight? 5%? 10%? He's seen what Louisville and Duke can offer. He knows what Syracuse is offering. A HOF coach, the Melo Center, the adoration of 35,000 screaming fans, and a stuffed fruit for a mascot.

He's not going to Duke because of Thorton, Kennard, and Ingram. One of those guys is going to cut into his PT.

 

[tee1222]

Here's what's scary about @blackjesus.
If Rysheed came here alongside Ennis: 2 years ago would be debatable. Might have helped, might have harmed, given his past.

But let's just say he was a soph last year. We "probably" are good enough to make the tourney, but we don't from self imposed, get out my face NCAA horse dung, he gone and nothing gained, nothing lost.

Wild. Goings. On.
Bet my money with our recent luck that's exactly how it would have played out. Now who will bet me and my idiotic "prediction of the past"?
moqui? twothree? cusetown? Francis?
Come at me, bros! ahahahahahahahaha

 

[HeaterCuse22]

Here's what's scary about @blackjesus.
If Rysheed came here alongside Ennis: 2 years ago would be debatable. Might have helped, might have harmed, given his past.

But let's just say he was a soph last year. We "probably" are good enough to make the tourney, but we don't from self imposed, get out my face NCAA horse dung, he gone and nothing gained, nothing lost.

Wild. Goings. On.
Bet my money with our recent luck that's exactly how it would have played out. Now who will bet me and my idiotic "prediction of the past"?
moqui? twothree? cusetown? Francis?
Come at me, bros! ahahahahahahahaha

Tee has been drinking

 

[tee1222]

Tee has been drinking

 

[skurey]

Has anyone made a joke about Bryant's mom and Battle's dad hooking up?

 

[skurey]

Has anyone made a joke about Bryant's mom and Battle's dad hooking up?

I actually think I might have already. Don't do drugs kids.

 

[tee1222]

Has anyone made a joke about Bryant's mom and Battle's dad hooking up?

Shoot. Their offspring wouldn't even have to change initials.
And a whole bunch of kids running around claiming they are The Beast.

 

[orangefog]

Has anyone made a joke about Bryant's mom and Battle's dad hooking up?

I think there is a huge difference between Bryant's mom and Battle's dad. It isn't fair to put them into the same category.

 

[Dave85]

I actually think I might have already. Don't do drugs kids.

Love child...

 

[Dave85]

I think there is a huge difference between Bryant's mom and Battle's dad. It isn't fair to put them into the same category.

This is an awesome discussion! Too funny.

 

[pfister1]

I think there is a huge difference between Bryant's mom and Battle's dad. It isn't fair to put them into the same category.

Yeah, no question. Bryant's mom is a girl and Battle's dad is a guy, or so I've assumed.

 

[orangefog]

Yeah, no question. Bryant's mom is a girl and Battle's dad is a guy, or so I've assumed.

I have also heard that rumor.

 

[Francis03]

Tee has been drinking

 

[PauliePeppas]

Im expecting an article tomorrow morning saying Battles taking ann official sometime in May, if not...ruh roh

 

[JarHeadJim]

God I would love to get a commitment tonight!