Sid Wilson Commits to UConn

[Storrs South]

"He never really attended really (sic, real?) classes [at St, John's], just a couple of workouts," Wilson Sr. said, "so I think there's a great chance for a waiver. But we're ready to go either way, we're committed to UConn."

Sidney Wilson, A 6-7 Wing, Coming To UConn

Confusing.

My attention was drawn to this in the article:

"The legacy, the tradition at UConn, and just the way they treat players after they leave. Coach [Kevin] Ollie is different, even the way he approached my family."

 

[nomar]

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For what it's worth, I definitely can believe that fartman69 ate the whole thing.

 

[blue93]

My attention was drawn to this in the article:

"The legacy, the tradition at UConn, and just the way they treat players after they leave. Coach [Kevin] Ollie is different, even the way he approached my family."

Which begs the question.... HOW DID HE END UP AT ST JOHNS??

Really happy he came back in the end, regardless of whether he plays this year or not.

 

[UConnSwag11]

My attention was drawn to this in the article:

"The legacy, the tradition at UConn, and just the way they treat players after they leave. Coach [Kevin] Ollie is different, even the way he approached my family."

 

[MexicoHusky]

Nice to see the board happy. Welcome aboard Sid.

 

[nomar]

Which begs the question.... HOW DID HE END UP AT ST JOHNS??

Really happy he came back in the end, regardless of whether he plays this year or not.

Seems pretty clear from his dad's comments.

 

[AntG168]

I seriously love to see everybody excited and celebrating together again. This is the boneyard many of us love. Let hope those dark days of UConn basketball are over. Let's Go Shock The World!!!

 

[Chief00]

I seriously love to see everybody excited and celebrating together again. This is the boneyard many of us love. Let hope those dark days of UConn basketball are over. Let's Go Shock The World!!!

Agree - KO and staff went a different direction a week ago - fight fire with fire. Show the parents and kids love and all of that stuff - but we had to finally confront the negative recruiting and fight back.

 

[Bonehead]

Multiple posters are reported to have 'strained shoulder' injuries due to patting oneself on back.

Video at 11:11


Welcome Dawg (Sid)!

 

[Storrs South]

St. John’s believes there was tampering of some sort with Wilson when he was on scholarship, but doesn’t plan to investigate it.

http://nypost.com/2017/09/02/st-johns-star-recruit-in-change-of-heart-transfers-to-uconn/

 

[UConnSwag11]

St. John’s believes there was tampering of some sort with Wilson when he was on scholarship, but doesn’t plan to investigate it.

http://nypost.com/2017/09/02/st-johns-star-recruit-in-change-of-heart-transfers-to-uconn/

Wilson wasn’t happy at St. John’s, flip-flopping between staying and leaving almost from the moment he got on campus for the summer sessions.

Everyone knew this so why is it a surprise he left?

 

[djct1999]

St. John’s believes there was tampering of some sort with Wilson when he was on scholarship, but doesn’t plan to investigate it.

http://nypost.com/2017/09/02/st-johns-star-recruit-in-change-of-heart-transfers-to-uconn/

In other words, they either have no proof or recognize the consequences of throwing a rock at a glass house.

 

[UCweCONN]

In other words, they either have no proof or recognize the consequences of throwing a rock at a glass house.

Moe Harkless.

 

[mauconnfan]

Kids going to an environment that makes him happy and now dad understands, and he is happy too as you can read. It's too bad the summer classes were taken I believe they will be the main reason the waiver may not be approved.

No matter I bet Sid is happy to have that weight off his shoulders and knows dad is happy. Should help a ton no matter what happens and his career at Storrs has begun as he had hoped months ago. Welcome aboard Sid.

 

[David 76]

He's away from NYC but still close enough to get home.

 

[Chief00]

In other words, they either have no proof or recognize the consequences of throwing a rock at a glass house.

You mean then SJU would have to explain the classes Sid was going to? I will leave the description of those classes to Sid's father.

The stuff people have thrown at us the last couple of years. There were people around Sid unaffiliated with UConn, who were involved in his recruiting process the first go around - that may have given him guidance since he was unhappy.
Mullins is a big boy - he's not complaining publicly. Recruiting is a tough business. We are merely fighting back now.

 

[mauconnfan]

You mean then SJU would have to explain the classes Sid was going to? I will leave the description of those classes to Sid's father.

The stuff people have thrown at us the last couple of years. There were people around Sid unaffiliated with UConn, who were involved in his recruiting process the first go around - that may have given him guidance since he was unhappy.
Mullins is a big boy - he's not complaining publicly. Recruiting is a tough business. We are merely fighting back now.

And while it would seem some is on KO there is ample proof it's time to fight back those who recruit negatively, guessing with a guy with the character of KO this is not easy. Yet he knows when it's time to take the gloves off.

 

[mauconnfan]

Funny a couple of missing posters in this celebration of a thread. Guess they weren't "pollyanna" huh?

 

[businesslawyer]

Again, UConn did not get their player immediately. This is the Rodney, Terry and now Sid Wilson story. Let's use these three to try to prevent losses like this in the future. Record them talking about how the wanted UConn, the feelings that lead them elsewhere and why they decided to transfer to UConn. Record them talking about how hard it is to sit for a year.

Meanwhile, I this as evidence that the staff is doing the work, the relationships are being built and the trust being earned. That is why they eventually came to Storrs.

Don't brag that you banged the supermodel on Wednesday night. If you were really attractive you would have had her on a Friday or Saturday.

Seriously, leave us alone.

 

[pj]

Don't brag that you banged the supermodel on Wednesday night. If you were really attractive you would have had her on a Friday or Saturday.

Seriously, leave us alone.

I think you misinterpreted him, he was supportive of KO and suggesting a way to improve the sales process. He wasn't criticizing UConn's attractiveness.

 

[Chief00]

And while it would seem some is on KO there is ample proof it's time to fight back those who recruit negatively, guessing with a guy with the character of KO this is not easy. Yet he knows when it's time to take the gloves off.

It's time and long overdue. I applaud it.

 

[August_West]

It's time and long overdue. I applaud it.

If you ain't cheatin' you ain't tryin'

 

[Chief00]

If you ain't cheatin' you ain't tryin'

Just to be clear, quite frankly, thats not a recap of what I said.

 

[huskiesnyc]

St. John’s believes there was tampering of some sort with Wilson when he was on scholarship, but doesn’t plan to investigate it.

http://nypost.com/2017/09/02/st-johns-star-recruit-in-change-of-heart-transfers-to-uconn/

Leave it to UConn hater Zach Braziller to throw out tampering with no bases. Just learn to take the high road and move on like KO did with Eddy Cooley.

 

[August_West]

Just to be clear, quite frankly, thats not a recap of what I said.

Yes it is. But I don't mind it. I embraced JC's willingness to muck it up. I will embrace KO's.

It's the only way to stay on a level playing field in a sport full of shady.

You can maintain your plausible deniability but I don't have to.