Brown to announce

[Thegreatone]

Dont know how much of a shot we have but I thought sense he is deciding tomorrow and the main page has him as a 4 interest I would start a thread. Is there any chance? I know Lair hasnt said much....

[Bp4thebest]

idt chances are good but we do have a shot.. did he visit here? we need one more big recruit for next year.. if we cant get it i say hold it for the next year!

[shaunsimpson]

Chances are not great IMO, but what do I know. He was thought to be a Texas commit 100%, but now appears to not even being looking Texas. He is not a fan of flying, but he will have to regardless of where he goes. He didn't take an official visit either.

I would bet against it, but I am optimistic he will want to make an imediate imapact and he would be able to do that at UC.

UC has 3 scholorships available still for next year. Seems that Brown and Warren are the only 2 being looked at, but there are rumblings of others and Europeans.

[Oldtimer_UC_fan]

Chances are not great IMO, but what do I know. He was thought to be a Texas commit 100%, but now appears to not even being looking Texas. He is not a fan of flying, but he will have to regardless of where he goes. He didn't take an official visit either.

I would bet against it, but I am optimistic he will want to make an imediate imapact and he would be able to do that at UC.

UC has 3 scholorships available still for next year. Seems that Brown and Warren are the only 2 being looked at, but there are rumblings of others and Europeans.

There is still the late signing period. A lot can happen between now and then.....and not necessarily all good. I don't think it helped our early recruiting effort by going out and losing those games over the weekend.

[shaunsimpson]

I don't think it helped our early recruiting effort by going out and losing those games over the weekend.

I wonder if that is true. As a player if you saw high quaility PF, C, PG and SFs signed in
consecutive years then maybe it is a good time to come here. At a place like OSu you can get burried on the bench for a year. At UC you can contribute to a team that can really be good in a couple of years. Also, believe it or not Mick has job secuirity. Nothing was really expected last year or this year so he has two more years after this IMO.

A ton can happen, but if he announces tomorrow I wonder if he is expected to sign. The signing period starts Wed and I think it is a week long.

[Bearcat Fan Since 1958]

I don't think the weekend results have much, if any bearing on current or future recruiting decisions.

[ralph1950]

Losing 2 out of 3 this weekend helped a lot, it let the recruits know there is instant playing time available at UC.

[Bearcat Cafe]

If he sees how sad we are at the SG position and how poorly we shoot the ball, we might have a legit shot.

[Bearcat Fan Since 1958]

Losing 2 out of 3 this weekend helped a lot, it let the recruits know there is instant playing time available at UC.

I'm sure opposing recruiters will spin it a bit differently than that.

[jeffto]

I'm sure opposing recruiters will spin it a bit differently than that.

Yeah, I think the "We're so bad, plenty of playing time" approach is a tad overrated.

But we do have a lot going for us: facilities, tradition, potential, Graeters!

[Bearcat Revival]

Graeters is extremely overrated, too!! :-)

[Kindog202]

Brown apparently has made his decision, again premium content over on the lair, but apparently the news is out...

[Thegreatone]

Yeah, I wonder when the news will break officially. Man wouldnt that be sweet.

[Mick's Da Man]

He ain't coming here. Move on.

[Thegreatone]

Are saying that because you dont think he is or do you know that he isnt coming?

[Oldtimer_UC_fan]

Graeters is extremely overrated, too!! :-)

In YOUR opinion. I happen to live in St. Louis, and, believe me, there is nothing like Graeter's here.

[ralph1950]

Texas is his choice, likes Rick Barnes.

[Bearcat Fan Since 1958]

Texas is his choice, likes Rick Barnes.

Mostly likely choice is UT.

[Thegreatone]

Is this official that he is going to Texas or are people assuming that because thats where all signs are pointing?

[Bearcat Fan Since 1958]

Is this official that he is going to Texas or are people assuming that because thats where all signs are pointing?

Not official.

[Joe C.]

Graeters is extremely overrated, too!! :-)

WHAT???!!!!! THIS IS BLASPHEMY!!!!!!!!!!!

[GoBearcats31]

What's the new link on the recruiting page (scout article) mean:

Periodically, Bearcat Insider likes to check back with some of the recruits that have verbally committed to Cincinnati. On Monday evening, we spoke with J’Covan Brown’s father, Cashmere Wright, and Yancy Gates’ father. We also spoke with Travis Kelce, Darrin Williams and George Winn.

That makes it sound like Brown is a verbal altho i dont know that he has annouced. Clarification?

[CincyBeerCo]

What's the new link on the recruiting page (scout article) mean:

Periodically, Bearcat Insider likes to check back with some of the recruits that have verbally committed to Cincinnati. On Monday evening, we spoke with J’Covan Brown’s father, Cashmere Wright, and Yancy Gates’ father. We also spoke with Travis Kelce, Darrin Williams and George Winn.

That makes it sound like Brown is a verbal altho i dont know that he has annouced. Clarification?

I was wondering the same thing.

[shaunsimpson]

He has not committed to UC for sure. He is supposed to announce Wednesday.

[CincyBeerCo]

He has not committed to UC for sure. He is supposed to announce Wednesday.

I think he has already announced...just dont know where.

[CincyBeerCo]

The eyes of Texas are upon you, all the live long day, they eyes of Texas are upon you, you cannot get away.

Thats what I've heard, but still haven't seen it confirmed. Is this fact?

[Thegreatone]

Either say what you know or what you have heard or dont post... I think the next commit I hear about early I wont tell you guys but I will give up the answer through interpretive dance... just say what you know

[Bp4thebest]

My friend has a rival subscription, and it says that Brown committed to Texas and is meeting today with them. Don't know if thats official but thats the word!

[CincyBeerCo]

Either say what you know or what you have heard or dont post... I think the next commit I hear about early I wont tell you guys but I will give up the answer through interpretive dance... just say what you know
I agree...definitley didn't need some damn song about texas in my head. :)

[shaunsimpson]

Different sites are saying different things. No one will know until tomorrow. Each has a different source and we will find out what is correct tomorrow.

[shaunsimpson]

It is not official as tomorrow is his announcement date. Other sites are saying they have sources going other ways so we will see tomorrow.

[Thegreatone]

Are any of these sites suggesting we are in the mix?

[shaunsimpson]

We are in the mix. I still don't think he will be a Bearcat, but I have no inside information on it. It is all about how you interperate comments.

We really need Brown or Warren. We have post players and now need a pure scorer who can create his own shot.

[ralph1950]

Brown has made his decision:

The eyes of Texas are upon you,
All the live-long day.
The eyes of Texas are upon you,
You cannot get away.
Do not think you can escape them,
At night or early in the morn.
The eyes of Texas are upon you,
Till Gabriel blows his horn.

[Thegreatone]

Ralph, dude... I appreciate the information but just say he committed to Texas.

[STKohls]

Ralph, dude... I appreciate the information but just say he committed to Texas.

hahaha. I was just thinking the exact same thing.

[SLMadiCat]

Regarding Morgan:

Tomorrow should be a great day to be a Bearcat fan.

Regarding Brown:

Texas is his choice, likes Rick Barnes.

I hope he is 0-2 come tomorrow. My money would be on Texas too, but those Scout quotes are nice to hear.

[Thegreatone]

Yeah, that quote makes you think but it seems that rivals seems to be indicating Texas. I dont know if anyone knows officially but I hope it happens

[NorrisHopper30]

I'm putting my money on the 'cats!

[SLMadiCat]

I'm putting my money on the 'cats!

I'd love for you to be right!

[Thegreatone]

Why is this taking so long. He said he would annouce yesterday. Lair has been reporting that they know the decision sense Monday night. Then I read peoms suggesting he is going to Texas, does anybody know what is going on. When is it going to be OFFICIAL.

[NorrisHopper30]

Isn't there a press conference today for Brown?

[CincyBeerCo]

Isn't there a press conference today for Brown?

See next post

[CincyBeerCo]

Per Scout

11:27 A half an hour ago someone at J'Covan Brown's house (we think his brother) told us the dynamic shooting guard would announce today. Then just a few minutes ago Terrul Henderson, who is the head coach at Port Arthur (Tex.) Memorial, touched based with Scout.com. He relayed to us that there will not be a press conference today for Brown, like originally thought. Henderson said the main schools involved are Cincinnati, Texas, Oklahoma State and New Mexico.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/701527.html

[NorrisHopper30]

So he will announce, just not at a press conference?

[Bearcat Fan Since 1958]

...We've lost some posts, casualties of war. If you've been reading this all day and you think 2 hours are missing, you're right. Sorry. To be clear, J'Covan Brown won't sign. He's still looking at Cincinnati, New Mexico, Oklahoma State and Texas...

[Thegreatone]

I thought everyone was saying he was a Texas commit for sure? What happened? I dont know or care if we can land him that would be unexpected and very nice. Also Morgan now isnt sure? What could possibly happen from a week ago or so? I dont care, but if we could land either of them that would be awesome.

[Kindog202]

As someone said in another post, it would be nice to see the "Apostrophe Duo" head north to the Queen City. Not holding my breath that it will happen but if it did, then you pocket the 5th scholly for a kid from '09 or Mike if he is granted a 6th year.

[jeffto]

Morgan is signed - LSU

[Bp4thebest]

Morgan is signed - LSU

wait.. i heard that he will hold off signing b/c he is not sure.. i heard since the LSU coach is on the hot seat, he may not stay there if he is let go!

[jeffto]

http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=27826&SPID=2166&ATCLID=1312281&DB_OEM_ID=5200

[ralph1950]

Forget about Brown, he has decided to go Texas.

All my ex's live in Texas,
And Texas is a place I'd dearly love to be.
But all my ex's live in Texas
And that's why I hang my hat in Tennessee.

Rosanna's down in Texarkana; wanted me to push her broom,
And sweet Ilene's in Abilene; she forgot I hung the moon,
And Allison in Galveston somehow lost her sanity,
And Dimples who now lives in Temple's got the law lookin’ for me.

All my ex's live in Texas,
And Texas is a place I'd dearly love to be.
But all my ex's live in Texas
And that's why I hang my hat in Tennessee

[Thegreatone]

Yeah Texas is now saying that it is official. I went to their rivals page and they said it was a done deal. Oh, I dont have any annoying poems but I will try to think of one.

[CincyBeerCo]

I'd rather save the songs for when there is something to sing about.