fishercob wrote:I am starting to remember what turned me off about the Maryland basketball culture. People have every right to be disappointed. But how can you be upset at anyone for choosing to go to play for the defending national champion? Calipari's record of developing high lottery picks is second to none. The invective directed towards these kids for their decision and to Calipari fir being successful are simply pathetic. The fact that Turgeon had Maryland in the final two is an accomplishment in and of itself and a sign of huge progress for the program.
It took me 36 hours.
That's about how long it took for me to go from taking the low road and hating the decision the Harrison twins made to realizing they chose to go to what they thought was a better opportunity. Those two kids achieved greatness relative to their peers in the first place. They put the work in. They are great talents. They would have elevated the profile of UMCP and Terrapin basketball. That's what i wanted to see happen with them choosing Maryland. When they chose Kentucky I was immediately down about it and felt like they strung Coach Turgeon and Marylan fans along.
Regardless, the way I feel now is they're where they want to be. fisher, they chose the more successful head coach and program. I don't really see Turgeon having any moral victory whatever for not landing them. They knew this coach for years when he recruited them as Texas A&M. Their dad knows Turge's lead assistant. They have family in Baltimore (grandparents). Under Armor was all over the Twins indirectly with certain future endorsements had they chosen Maryland.
No, it was a huge letdown to see them go elsewhere. But I am over it, totally. I wish them the best, except for the games against Maryland. I hope the Terps kick Kentucky and the Harrison twins' butts whenever they meet.
Bye bye Beal.