amckillip said:
BradleyBrave said:
amckillip said:
I agree with everything you've said. I really hope we can keep ahold of Buycks. He's the type of recruit that can take this program to the next level, him and SamM (I really think Sams gonna do big things).
Whoa! Hold on a second! This isn't a McDonald's All-American we're talking about here. Sure, he might have gotten a few minutes next year, but let's be realistic. DB is a good player and the coaches were excited to get him, but I don't think they thought he would be the guy that would 'take us to the next level', whatever that level is (Elite 8?

).
I would say the next level is where SIU is now, they compete for the MVC championship every year and really are the class of the valley(along with CU). I think guys like DB and SamM ARE the recruits they will get us there. Look at how highly touted JC or DRuff, or Will Franklin or Boogie were and where they have taken us. So I stand by my statement that recruits like SamM and DB will take us there.
I tend to agree - the bar has been risen as to the class of recruits we are getting (at least on paper - ala, the number of stars given them by the recruiting sites). So in turn, you would hope that it results in a more consistent and higher level of play. No offense to JC, but when he was recruited many thought he was brought on to be a role player. I even remember some comments from another board that said that he should be a walk-on, not a scholarship player. Ruffin is awesome and many Peorians knew he was talented, but he really wasn't highly touted either. Not to mention JJ, who many questioned throughout his career because he came from the smallest school class in Missouri and then because what he brought to the table didn't produce a great stat line.
I guess I'm trying to say this BU staff has shown an ability to scout talent and find it consistently, so I think it's safe to assume the two & three star recruits they are getting now should take BU to another level.
So, Please DB, go get the grades and come play some ball @ BU!!