Harrison Barnes Announcement Open Game Thread
Harrison Barnes, All-American basketball player and typical good guy, makes his decision today on which school he will be attending after college. Kansas is one of his options. I really, really want him. So if you have any Harrison Barnes-related thoughts or something, put them here.
His other options are Iowa State, Oklahoma, UCLA, North Carolina or Duke.
Choose Kansas, Harrison. Please?
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Ditto on the really wanting him part
but I’m not particularly optimistic on this one. He’d be a great fit for KU, and would have a tremendous career here, but everything I’m reading says its down to UNC and Duke, with the edge to UNC for the moment.
That said, Barnes has played it really close to the vest, and anybody who says they know something is probably lying at this point.
It’s gonna be a great day for one program, though, that’s for sure.
It's rather ironic that people will actually have to pay money to see Michael Moore's new Anti-Capitalism film, don't you think?
what's the point?
We never win hat pressers anyway
But seriously, getting someone like him after getting X would just spoil us fans. Spoil away, Coach Self, spoil away…
Insanity is just a state of mind.
What time is this all going down again??
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
You excited for the game tomorrow Denva?
by Andrew Clark on Nov 13, 2009 10:22 AM CST up reply actions
better believe it...headed to the airport in about an hour
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
I've thrown up in the Denver airport
True story. Went to Arizona senior year of high school with the fam and got food poisoning for the trip back. Worst day ever.
by Andrew Clark on Nov 13, 2009 10:25 AM CST up reply actions
..I expected other reasons
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
me too
I used to work with an old man that told me. Son, every workplace has a dumbass, if you don't have one where you work, then I'm afraid you're it.
press conference at 3:10 CST on ESPNU
It's rather ironic that people will actually have to pay money to see Michael Moore's new Anti-Capitalism film, don't you think?
I know that
the reaction of KU fans if (or more likely, when) we don’t get Barnes is going to be something like “well, we didn’t really need him anyway. We’re loaded next season too.” And that’s probably right. We honestly don’t need a program-changer like Barnes to be competitive on the national level. Then again, neither does UNC (Duke probably does, as they’ve underachieved for some time now).
I’m not saying I don’t hope the kid comes here. I do. He’d be great in a KU uniform, and would help the program a ton. I’m just saying that, if we don’t get him, let’s not all become suicidal because of it.
It's rather ironic that people will actually have to pay money to see Michael Moore's new Anti-Capitalism film, don't you think?
Bensa...
what’s the weather looking like in Lawrence for the weekend??
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
I know I'm not Bensa
Supposed to be 55 tomorrow. And rain
by Andrew Clark on Nov 13, 2009 10:26 AM CST up reply actions
67 today though
Might have to get on the golf course
by Andrew Clark on Nov 13, 2009 10:26 AM CST up reply actions
is rain a certainty or slim chance....
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
I'd say mixed
Some weather sites report rain, some just say cloudy and rain on sunday
by Andrew Clark on Nov 13, 2009 10:28 AM CST up reply actions
Seems like its not gonna rain
The more research I conduct. Cloudy and mid 50’s, 20 % chance or so of rain. So hopefully wez bez okz
by Andrew Clark on Nov 13, 2009 10:30 AM CST up reply actions
That's what I've found as well
Forecast here
It's rather ironic that people will actually have to pay money to see Michael Moore's new Anti-Capitalism film, don't you think?
well if 2 people confirm then I'll take it...
better walking around Lawrence when it’s not raining…plus I hear Louise’s West has a patio.
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
Yeah I'm just gonna rock jeans, t-shirt and a flees/ jacket.
I’ll have my car though so I can pack it with cold weather necessities like I’m Dwight Schrute.
by Andrew Clark on Nov 13, 2009 10:34 AM CST up reply actions
Is there actually going to be an RCT get-together before the game?
I can’t go to the game, but I’d sure come and hang out for a bit beforehand…
It would be wonderful to meet you all.
It's rather ironic that people will actually have to pay money to see Michael Moore's new Anti-Capitalism film, don't you think?
Maybe
Its something we could all throw around in the OGT tonight during the Hofstra game if peeps be around. I ain’t going out till after its done.
by Andrew Clark on Nov 13, 2009 10:35 AM CST up reply actions
I'd do my best to stop by and say hey...
after about 10am this morning though I won’t be around my computer. Maybe I can email one of you guys my cell phone number and you can text me if you come up with something.
I’m sure I’ll be at Louise’s a little either before or after and I do make a point of walking around the stadium a little beforehand too, just for the sake of taking it all in.
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
I'm going to miss tonight's OGT
but I’ll check it out to see what you all come up with.
It's rather ironic that people will actually have to pay money to see Michael Moore's new Anti-Capitalism film, don't you think?
that and...
I don’t think rain helps our odds of winning
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
um, no.
It's rather ironic that people will actually have to pay money to see Michael Moore's new Anti-Capitalism film, don't you think?
You sure aren't, sir.
There can be only one.
It's rather ironic that people will actually have to pay money to see Michael Moore's new Anti-Capitalism film, don't you think?
Honestly...
If Xavier ends up staying another year, Barnes would end up doing more harm than good IMO. Not enough minutes for them, Releford, and Little. Also, I don’t think HCBS redshirts Little this year if he thought he was getting Barnes- even if X leaves, Mario would still be in the exact same position (although maybe healthier).
I think the thing that bothers me about Barnes is this implication he seems to give that KU isn’t strong enough academically for him. Nothing angers me more than academic elitism. I’m sure those 2 years of Leisure Studies at Duke are really going to change your life, Harrison
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Nov 13, 2009 11:42 AM CST via mobile reply actions
Also,
I agree with the “don’t pick UNC” sentiment. Their class is already looking stacked for next year… funny how Roy now recruits hard nation-wide and every year, isn’t it?
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Nov 13, 2009 11:49 AM CST reply actions
I think we got a huge break
when Roy took the UNC job and we were able to get NCHCBS. Williams seemed very burnt out here and I thought he was probably not far from retirement.
by hunter s. royal on Nov 13, 2009 1:07 PM CST up reply actions
Supposedly
he invited the Iowa State president to his announcement.
At least it’s not UNC (or Duke)
http://twinkietalk.com
http://thecollegehockeyblog.com
I suppose that's the best alternative
if he doesn’t pick us. I despise Duke and the phoniness of Coach K, and Roy doesn’t need to be stealing recruits from the midwest when he’s in the middle of a great recruiting area in Carolina. It would be a great boost to one of the have-nots of the North and perhaps make up slightly for the embarrassment of Big 12 North football this year.
by hunter s. royal on Nov 13, 2009 1:12 PM CST up reply actions
That would be kind of awesome, I think.
We certainly don’t need HB as much as Duke or ISU, but it would be great to see ISU win the lottery for once. Plus it’d be fun to play against them twice next year.
I bet he picks Duke.
Which sucks, but at least it isn’t North Carolina.
I also wouldn’t be surprised by Iowa State.
I'm here.
It’s funny he’s thanking the media.
by hunter s. royal on Nov 13, 2009 3:11 PM CST up reply actions
Haha!
Political correctness rules unfortunately.
by hunter s. royal on Nov 13, 2009 3:14 PM CST up reply actions
He better be careful.
The NCAA may rule him ineligible for inappropriate commercial endorsements. :)
by hunter s. royal on Nov 13, 2009 3:20 PM CST up reply actions
Looks like UNC.
Labba will not be happy.
by hunter s. royal on Nov 13, 2009 3:16 PM CST reply actions
So UNC is going to be loaded next year.
But for now, I’m ready to get our undefeated season off to a good start tonight.
Guess he's not interested in learning how to play defense.
So long, Harrison! Good luck with the inevitable Iowa disappointment curse!
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Nov 13, 2009 4:33 PM CST reply actions
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