Kofi having second thoughts?

[olehead]

You mixed up your 80s sportscasters. That's Warner Wolf's catchphrase.

Warner Wolf, a blast from the past. Haven't heard that name in years.

 

[Austin316]

I like Chief so much more when he drops the 3rd person thing, it's just dumb. I find I skip over his posts when he says "Chief this" or "Chief that" too many times. Hi Chief.

He takes it right outa the “Austin316 says I just whooped your a5$” playbook. I love it. @Chief00

 

[Chief00]

Illinois - you got competition now!

 

[millertime7774]

You mixed up your 80s sportscasters. That's Warner Wolf's catchphrase.

Dammit, that's right.

George said, "Let's go to the..." Here's a good one for Sox fans. The George Michael Sports Machine

 

[UCDaveD]

Illinois - you got competition now!
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You and Bunky have some nice rides!

 

[Scrutiner]

You and Bunky have some nice rides!

Looks like they made their money selling work boots.

 

[TheChamps990411]

Hearing from Chief’s NY sources that Kofi is having second thoughts. Don’t know magnitude of regrets yet but wishes he took more time. We will see how this plays out.
UConn, I assume would welcome him (back) with open arms.

It's possible. Its kind of like when you meet a girl and the sparks are flying and youre all excited about her in the moment and you think "this is the one" but a few weeks later you realize its just a fling and you don't want a commitment. It happens. He problably got caught up in the moment and is now having second thoughts. Hopefully he changes his mind and comes here. If he don't. He don't.

 

[businesslawyer]

Hasn’t signed yet, right? So I’m assuming a decommit is a bit easier than if he had

It's not a bit easier -- there is absolutely nothing in terms of laws or rules that prevents him from saying "never mind." He does, of course, have to determine whether he feels bound because he gave his word to someone on something, as we all do every day.

 

[CL82]

It's not a bit easier -- there is absolutely nothing in terms of laws or rules that prevents him from saying "never mind." He does, of course, have to determine whether he feels bound because he gave his word to someone on something, as we all do every day.

Verbals have become a "momentary indicator of intent." I don't think there is much stigma associated with changing one's mind anymore.

Like you apparently, I am old to enough to remember 'your word being, your bond.' It still is for many of us, but I feel like that is a generational thing and disregarded by many (most) people these days.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Verbals have become a "momentary indicator of intent." I don't think there is much stigma associated with changing one's mind anymore.

Like you apparently, I am old to enough to remember 'your word being, your bond.' It still is for many of us, but I feel like that is a generational thing and disregarded by many (most) people these days.

I think every player needs to decide this for themselves, but if it was me, I'd concern myself with the extent to which the school I gave my word to was harmed by relying upon it. @businesslawyer would perhaps appreciate the application of "detrimental reliance" to this context, but I think it fits. Kofi could change his mind now and Illinois isn't any worse off for it. Once the recruiting period is nearly closed, they certainly could be.

 

[August_West]

Like you apparently, I am old to enough to remember 'your word being, your bond.' It still is for many of us, but I feel like that is a generational thing and disregarded by many (most) people these days

Generational?

The biggest disregarder of that is 72 years old.

 

[CL82]

Generational?

The biggest disregarder of that is 72 years old.

Not in my experience. But Auggy you are old enough to remember when keeping your word was a thing right?

 

[August_West]

Not in my experience. But Auggy you are old enough to remember when keeping your word was a thing right?

Yup.

Absolutely.

 

[Sky ball]

Yup.

Absolutely.

You remember when it was the right thing but did you do the right thing?

 

[JMick]

Not in my experience. But Auggy you are old enough to remember when keeping your word was a thing right?

Like most things, it was a "thing" until one side started taking advantage of people holding to their word. Kids have been recruited over and ghosted by coaches for as long as recruiting has been a thing. Kids just realized that if there's a chance they might get screwed even if they do everything right, they might as well play the game too.

 

[August_West]

You remember when it was the right thing but did you do the right thing?

What are you babbling about now, airball?

 

[Sky ball]

What are you babbling about now, airball?

Translation: No

 

[CL82]

Like most things, it was a "thing" until one side started taking advantage of people holding to their word. Kids have been recruited over and ghosted by coaches for as long as recruiting has been a thing. Kids just realized that if there's a chance they might get screwed even if they do everything right, they might as well play the game too.

I'm talking more broadly than this application JMick. I have no problem with kids changing their minds. A verbal is a verbal, just a statement of intent. I think @HuskyHawk has this right. It's a little more on an issue when they change at the last second, but still, that's their choice.

Socially though. It used to be much more of big deal. Handshake deals were the norm. Less so now.

 

[JMick]

I'm talking more broadly than this application JMick. I have no problem with kids changing their minds. A verbal is a verbal, just a statement of intent. I think @HuskyHawk has this right. It's a little more on an issue when they change at the last second, but still, that's their choice.

Socially though. It used to be much more of big deal. Handshake deals were the norm. Less so now.

Pensions used to be a thing, too. And companies didn't used to just layoff people to make their quarterly numbers. Bad behavior begets bad behavior.

 

[uchusky32]

I'm talking more broadly than this application JMick. I have no problem with kids changing their minds. A verbal is a verbal, just a statement of intent. I think @HuskyHawk has this right. It's a little more on an issue when they change at the last second, but still, that's their choice.

Socially though. It used to be much more of big deal. Handshake deals were the norm. Less so now.

If kid was swayed by a "handler" I have no problem with a recruit changing thier mind. Unless they change thier mind to leave UConn and they are very good.

 

[CL82]

Pensions used to be a thing, too. And companies didn't used to just layoff people to make their quarterly numbers. Bad behavior begets bad behavior.

Fully agree. It is a repercussion, amplification kind of thing. One person. institution doesn't keep their word, so the "victim" feels empowered to do the same. Once it happens enough, there is no (or less) social repercussion in breaking your word.

I'm thinking on a much more micro level. Here's a sports example. Remember when committing to a team (especially at a level higher than rec) meant that you'd agree to make games and practices? Now, it is often unless something else comes up, unless the slot is really coveted. It's a little thing, but it teaches a different life lesson than the way things used to be.

 

[Zionn]

NEXT (even if it opens up we will not be in mix)

 

[KembaStepback]

NEXT (even if it opens up we will not be in mix)

Really? What happened?

 

[JMick]

NEXT (even if it opens up we will not be in mix)

Jeeze. Did things go south or did we just have a false sense of confidence?

 

[uchusky32]

Really? What happened?

He didn't picks us to begin with and had opportunity. Possibly we have no trust and need to be all in with others. Looking for bigger perceived pasture.

By the way Zionn don't explain "Next".