Probation for champs

[HelloKitty]

Just for the record, I am not a Texas Tech fan, and I have never been to Lubbock in my life. I am a WBB fan. Our family has attended games at Baylor, UT in Austin, A&M, TCU, Oklahoma, and LSU. And we also are fans of the Silver Stars. I chose the name HelloKitty because my daughter is a fan; I had no idea that Texas Tech sold HelloKitty merchanadise.

I chose to post the things I knew about Baylor's connection with DFW Elite on this board because, after reading here for a number of years, I have a great deal of respect for this fan base based on their knowledge of all things WBB, and also their objectivity on most topics. My information was relevant, and at the time, largely unknown by fans outside of Texas. Had I known that Mechelle Voepel would report thoroughly about the same topic, I might not have bothered.

ETT, it might interest you to know that I was thrilled when Baylor won their 2005 Championship. This year, I must confess, I was rooting for Stanford. I have great admiration for the Ogwumike sisters, a couple of great Texas kids, and this was Nneka's last opportunity.

Also, I don't buy the argument that Griner's committment predating most of the infractions, makes them irrelevant. Kids are recruits until they sign LOI's. Many of them change their minds. Griner was very raw when she committed to Baylor, and had not played club ball on the national scene until she was in high school. Do you really believe other coaches didn't try to recruit her after they saw how great she was becoming? Mulkey having that extra time with the Griner family certainly couldn't have hurt Baylor's chances of keeping her committed. I think Baylor was a great fit for Griner, and I doubt she would have wavered, but rules are not situation specific. They have to be broad enough to protect kids in all situations.

 

[DaddyChoc]

thanks for clearing the air Kitty... we believe you!

 

[Icebear]

Also, I don't buy the argument that Griner's committment predating most of the infractions, makes them irrelevant. Kids are recruits until they sign LOI's. Many of them change their minds. Griner was very raw when she committed to Baylor, and had not played club ball on the national scene until she was in high school. Do you really believe other coaches didn't try to recruit her after they saw how great she was becoming? Mulkey having that extra time with the Griner family certainly couldn't have hurt Baylor's chances of keeping her committed. I think Baylor was a great fit for Griner, and I doubt she would have wavered, but rules are not situation specific. They have to be broad enough to protect kids in all situations.

Kitty, I agree. The early commitment itself is suspicious and odd in WCBB (although increasing) but the ongoing contact by KM certainly helped to keep BG close. Geno, specifically, tells kids to take their time and to check out all their options before committing to UConn. Your observations have been fair and excellent.