He was huge in the Gonzaga game. Without him, I'm not entirely sure we would have won. Certainly would have changed the script without him in that one.
Do you think it’s POSSIBLE that Matt and Matt had a talk before the scholarship offer was extended, that it wasn’t necessarily a guarantee for 4 years ? More of a hey, we’ll give him at least 2 years, see how it goes, and then take it year by year from there ?
Colvin appears to be another head case who's stats are what's important. Just my opinion. I think he could become a disruptor if he doesn't understand and accept his role. Not a big fan of him, and becoming less.
Yes. Agreed on this. Colvin getting more minutes and comfortable should be a high priority if Painter does not want to fall flat on his face again in the tournament. We need an extra player with confidence in his shot making abilities. Seems to remember that no one wanted to shoot or afraid to shoot in our previous loses to double seated teams...
It happens all over the country
Again it doesn't require some evil nefarious act by Painter. I have no idea why so much emotion is generated by the idea that Painter might have made an arrangement with someone in this scenario particularly since the emergence of NIL can replace the value of a scholarship and then some.
With some of the NIL money these guys are making, is there even a need for scholarships? If he wants to stay, he can walk on. He's probably making way more than his scholarship anyhow.
I have no idea, but suspect not. Brian redshirted as part of the scholly offer. I sent the video of Brian to Matt's brother-in-law last night and he texted back "Love the bench's reaction...lots of love. One of the reasons they have such a special team, they enjoy each others success" I then texted what Raleigh Burgess said when a guard off the 1974 NIT team asked him why he chose Purdue. Not verbatim, but very close---I knew that I would make friends for life with the players, and Purdue has a lot of great people. Very mature and yet very unusual reason to sway a player. There is a hell of a lot to be grateful for this team, as a grad...or even a fan. Not only is this team good. Not only do they sacrifice for others and are not on an ego trip, but they work so hard to play well and prepare well. I'm very happy for them and appreciate the stage they are on and how well they represent Purdue.
So if Matt says, I got you an NIL worth twice your scholarship but it would require you to walk on for a season, that's bad why?
I never said it was bad. What will not happen is for Brian to pay for his schooling. Actually if you sort my posts you will see me mention 13 schollys and 15 can play and talking about NIL planting a seed to the possibility of NIL for two walk-on spots. Years ago walk-ons couldn't do things like scholly players according to the NCAA...training table etc. All that may be by the wayside at this time...I don't know. However, I would assume that NIL could open a door for walk-ons, but I certainly don't know
Agree 100%
What if Brian's dad came to him and said, I'll pay for next year so you can get this top player in?
A question I have that I asked minutes ago and think is rather important is whether walk-ons are limited in what they can do or share with the team. I do not know that answer, but think it rather important. Minutes ago I posted about sharing Brian's video and typed the comments back. Now I don't know just how close the day to day contacts are concerning Brian between Matt and Jay and if I knew something that shouldn't be shared I wouldn't...but if you read what I typed it did not feel like there was any angst, being upset or concerned in the text. Personally, I'm sure they believe that his day will come to get major minutes...and it won't surprise me either. It may be more minutes next year and maybe even more the next year
I don't believe there's any difference in walk-ons and regular players. Exhibit A is our frosh running back two seasons ago. They do all the same things. My point is simply in the age of NIL, there's things that can benefit BOTH the team and the player other than a scholarship.
All I know it never used to be that way, but I would expect it today many years later to be allowed the same things other than a scholly
Creighton would be a good landing spot for him if he decides. They play a similar style ball
I could see him doing well at Gonzaga. Granted, if I’m a transfer 5th/COVID bonus guy, I’m going to Hawaii or somewhere on the beach. The Indiana winters are for suckers.
Totally with you on that one. Both of those guys...definitely for Gillis, go somewhere nice, warm weather and all and experience something different. Be good for him. He deserves it. Thankfully for everything he has done for this team and the community as well.
Lolol was going to say the same thing but wanted more of an explanation
I personally don’t even think he’s a Purdue fan. Yeah, Myles body language sucked the other night, but that comment is pretty out of line.
I watch all their videos, IMO the one guy is right, Colvin should have Morton's 15 mins and Morton should have Colvin's 7 mins
As much offensive firepower he gives, he also is a liability in the defensive end. I get it is a give and take, Painter is taking defense instead.
I don't think that many would argue with that.
I never said that. I said this
They’re brothers, not Siamese twins. They are different individuals who may want to do their own thing, or, they might want a year to play together. We will see.
It’s a forum for fans, and in the blowout against Michigan, Colvin remaining on the bench was more than relevant and mentioned by many fans all over social media.
Some would say Waddell and Berg need more minutes. Both played better D than Colvin did.
There is no scenario this year that involves Colvin playing and our ceiling behind raised...he's not ready....very raw still and really needs to work on his defense...
