How confident is Painter that Pack will come to Purdue?

[boiler0807]

This is 100% an opinion from 50,000 ft up as I have no insight into the Purdue program outside of this site, twitter etc, but it seems like Pack is the only guy Painter is really going after in the Portal? Is there anyone else? I saw Jaelin Llewellyn committed to Clemson, and that was seemingly the 2nd option for Purdue.

So, is Painter doing more recruiting among the transfer options than gets reported, or is Painter really confident he has his guy in Pack and isn't really going after anyone else aggressively?

Or, does Painter really love who he already has in the building and he's fine if Pack decides to go somewhere else...he's mentioned it multiple times throughout this past season that he is really excited about the current team but also really likes what he has in the future...he's referred to Furst as a "future all big ten player", so maybe he thinks some of the young guys are going to be much better from day 1 than the general public gives them credit for...thinking maybe TKR or Smith

 

[POTFHBTFU]

I think you go all in on Pack. It’s not about counting your chicken or bird in hand, you send a message that you are our guy. You are the perfect fit here and will take us to the next level and we are committed to showcasing you like you we did for Carsen and Ivey.

if we don’t get them I’m not sure there is another must have. The others out there at PG don’t seem much better than Morton or even Hunter. Plus you got Braden.

 

[buffboiler]

Calling it like it is.

My kinda guy!

Boiler Up!!

 

[3generboiler]

I just assume that Hunter is already committed verbally to come back .. as the #2 if Pack joins OR as our #1 if Pack goes somewhere else.

I also assume Hunter will announce very quickly if the latter happens.

While it would be great to have Pack, if we don’t get him, that means others will have to take more shots and get more points .. I’m excited to see that coming from TKR, Furst, Newman

 

[ehuffma1]

I just assume that Hunter is already committed verbally to come back .. as the #2 if Pack joins OR as our #1 if Pack goes somewhere else.

I also assume Hunter will announce very quickly if the latter happens.

While it would be great to have Pack, if we don’t get him, that means others will have to take more shots and get more points .. I’m excited to see that coming from TKR, Furst, Newman

Agreed! I don’t know that there is any difference makers that are worth the risk if Pack doesn’t get on board. I just figured we’d go young and try to get those guys better in a hurry. Plus, Hunter would be a good route too.

 

[boilerman101]

This is 100% an opinion from 50,000 ft up as I have no insight into the Purdue program outside of this site, twitter etc, but it seems like Pack is the only guy Painter is really going after in the Portal? Is there anyone else? I saw Jaelin Llewellyn committed to Clemson, and that was seemingly the 2nd option for Purdue.

So, is Painter doing more recruiting among the transfer options than gets reported, or is Painter really confident he has his guy in Pack and isn't really going after anyone else aggressively?

Or, does Painter really love who he already has in the building and he's fine if Pack decides to go somewhere else...he's mentioned it multiple times throughout this past season that he is really excited about the current team but also really likes what he has in the future...he's referred to Furst as a "future all big ten player", so maybe he thinks some of the young guys are going to be much better from day 1 than the general public gives them credit for...thinking maybe TKR or Smith

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[SCBoiler1]

I think you go all in on Pack. It’s not about counting your chicken or bird in hand, you send a message that you are our guy. You are the perfect fit here and will take us to the next level and we are committed to showcasing you like you we did for Carsen and Ivey.

if we don’t get them I’m not sure there is another must have. The others out there at PG don’t seem much better than Morton or even Hunter. Plus you got Braden.

Morton is not a B1G point guard and Painter knows it.

 

[Level 42]

This is 100% an opinion from 50,000 ft up as I have no insight into the Purdue program outside of this site, twitter etc, but it seems like Pack is the only guy Painter is really going after in the Portal? Is there anyone else? I saw Jaelin Llewellyn committed to Clemson, and that was seemingly the 2nd option for Purdue.

So, is Painter doing more recruiting among the transfer options than gets reported, or is Painter really confident he has his guy in Pack and isn't really going after anyone else aggressively?

Or, does Painter really love who he already has in the building and he's fine if Pack decides to go somewhere else...he's mentioned it multiple times throughout this past season that he is really excited about the current team but also really likes what he has in the future...he's referred to Furst as a "future all big ten player", so maybe he thinks some of the young guys are going to be much better from day 1 than the general public gives them credit for...thinking maybe TKR or Smith

You're asking questions that none of us on here know. We can assume that he is going all in on Pack until he decides not to come here and then we get someone else out of the woodwork. Painter is always working so wouldn't shock me if there are some contingency things going on.

I can say for sure two things will happen with all of this, if Pack decides to go elsewhere the compl'inaters will go in to full meltdown mode. If Pack decides to come here the compl'ainters won't give Painter any credit for landing him.

 

[ChoiceBeef]

It appears he is based on chatter in the transfer world. Maybe he is playing his cards close to the vest and has something else working? Maybe Hunter is option 3 that if Painter doesn’t pick up 2 guards he has a spot?

 

[PaBoiler78]

It appears he is based on chatter in the transfer world. Maybe he is playing his cards close to the vest and has something else working? Maybe Hunter is option 3 that if Painter doesn’t pick up 2 guards he has a spot?

I'll say a 80% chance of getting Pack, if we don't get him, maybe Hunter comes back and CMP just adds Penn.

 

[POTFHBTFU]

Morton is not a B1G point guard and Painter knows it.

?? He was our best on the ball defender and best passer.

 

[purduepat1969]

?? He was our best on the ball defender and best passer.

I love Morton. I think he'll end up being a great player for Purdue. But a point guard in a traditional offense in the B1G, he is not.

 

[pubill]

?? He was our best on the ball defender and best passer.

Can he bring ball up against pressure?

 

[Roonil_Wazlib]

Can he bring ball up against pressure?

Our previous two point guards couldn't do that either, are we sure that's a prerequisite?

 

[Level 42]

Our previous two point guards couldn't do that either, are we sure that's a prerequisite?

Clearly you didn't watch any of the Purdue games.

 

[Roonil_Wazlib]

Clearly you didn't watch any of the Purdue games.

I did, but not in an alternate dimension where Thompson/Hunter didn't implode at the first sign of pressure. Did Painter make changes to the press break to bring help? Yes. Were Thompson/Hunter capable of bringing the ball up against pressure? Absolutely not.

 

[Level 42]

Were Thompson/Hunter capable of bringing the ball up against pressure? Absolutely not.

Well since we didn't turn the ball over, yeah they were. Which is the point.

 

[Roonil_Wazlib]

Well since we didn't turn the ball over, yeah they were. Which is the point.

My response was about whether Morton was physically capable of bringing up the ball against pressure. He probably isn't, but we can scheme to help him like we did Thompson/Hunter, who were similarly utterly incapable.

 

[BoilerDeac]

You're asking questions that none of us on here know. We can assume that he is going all in on Pack until he decides not to come here and then we get someone else out of the woodwork. Painter is always working so wouldn't shock me if there are some contingency things going on.

I can say for sure two things will happen with all of this, if Pack decides to go elsewhere the compl'inaters will go in to full meltdown mode. If Pack decides to come here the compl'ainters won't give Painter any credit for landing him.

I'm one your so-called "compl'ainters."

If Purdue lands Pack, I'll give Painter plenty of credit. If Pack decides to go elsewhere, then it must've not been the best fit for Pack, in Pack's opinion.

You good now?

 

[BoilerDeac]

Well since we didn't turn the ball over, yeah they were. Which is the point.

Just being able to bring the ball up without turning the ball over is a pretty low bar for a PG. That should be the default expectation.

Hopefully Purdue can find PGs who do more than just not turn the ball over, but who instead have a bit more of a dynamic element to their game.

 

[Level 42]

Just being able to bring the ball up without turning the ball over is a pretty low bar for a PG. That should be the default expectation.

Well since we were talking specifically against the press, it is extremely important. If you're going to interject, at least keep with the context of the conversation.

 

[BoilerDeac]

Well since we were talking specifically against the press, it is extremely important. If you're going to interject, at least keep with the context of the conversation.

Fair, but I think the point still has merit when talking specifically against the press.

I think it's fair and okay to say/admit that Hunter and IT weren't/aren't optimally suited for breaking the press, although, overall, they did a fine job.

In all seriousness, though, can we cut the snark? I'm not trying to be combative, nor am I trying to "interject." I apologize for any animosity I've contributed to and/or caused.

Cheers.

 

[pubill]

Our previous two point guards couldn't do that either, are we sure that's a prerequisite?

I believe Hunter did that pretty well last year

 

[Level 42]

In all seriousness, though, can we cut the snark? I'm not trying to be combative, and I apologize for any animosity I've contributed to and/or caused.

Cheers.

I can't/won't drop the snark because it's who I am. Sorry, just not going to happen and I have long admitted on here that is just how I am going to be. I am like that in real life too and admittingly is likely the result of being a rather large dude and get away with it because of that.

I will say I appreciate your response here however. Just over look what you deem snarky and we'll be fine.

 

[POTFHBTFU]

My response was about whether Morton was physically capable of bringing up the ball against pressure. He probably isn't, but we can scheme to help him like we did Thompson/Hunter, who were similarly utterly incapable.

Too small a sample size. Painter would have our smaller guards try to dribble through, I don’t think Morton has the quickness to do that. However I do think with his height and passing skills he can be effective at passing out of pressure. If he gets doubled I think painter spreads the 4 and he finds the open guy.

 

[POTFHBTFU]

I love Morton. I think he'll end up being a great player for Purdue. But a point guard in a traditional offense in the B1G, he is not.

We aren’t a traditional offense. He just needs to bring the ball up the floor and set up the plays. We are a motion offense for the most part.

 

[johnboiler123]

I can't/won't drop the snark because it's who I am. Sorry, just not going to happen and I have long admitted on here that is just how I am going to be. I am like that in real life too and admittingly is likely the result of being a rather large dude and get away with it because of that.

I will say I appreciate your response here however. Just over look what you deem snarky and we'll be fine.

You sound like an asshole who has very few friends.

 

[Brad Logan]

You sound like an asshole who has very few friends.

I wonder what the square footage of his house is.

 

[Cleanface]

I can't/won't drop the snark because it's who I am. Sorry, just not going to happen and I have long admitted on here that is just how I am going to be. I am like that in real life too and admittingly is likely the result of being a rather large dude and get away with it because of that.

Well maybe you should reconsider your tact, that way you won't have to start anymore bitch-ass grown man apology threads, making amends to forum members for your bad e-behavior.

"Ahm uh big boy, so ahm big n' snarky, and that just how it gonna dadburn be!" derp derp drrrrrrrr

 

[Indy_Rider]

You sound like an asshole who has very few friends.

You say that like there is something wrong with it.

 

[purduepat1969]

Well maybe you should reconsider your tact, that way you won't have to start anymore bitch-ass grown man apology threads, making amends to forum members for your bad e-behavior.

"Ahm uh big boy, so ahm big n' snarky, and that just how it gonna dadburn be!" derp derp drrrrrrrr

He wasn't really apologizing. He just didn't want to look bad to the rest of the forum...

 

[Dandelion1972]

?? He was our best on the ball defender and best passer.

That probably is true. But (IMO) he's a little bit too upright, and frankly, his ball handling skills are a little bit suspect when an aggressive guard is on him.

 

[pig1960]

I can't/won't drop the snark because it's who I am. Sorry, just not going to happen and I have long admitted on here that is just how I am going to be. I am like that in real life too and admittingly is likely the result of being a rather large dude and get away with it because of that.

I will say I appreciate your response here however. Just over look what you deem snarky and we'll be fine.

Takes keen insight to admit you’re a dick. Takes a larger ego to think it’s a good thing. Being “big” is a pretty lame excuse because in you’re response you seem pretty small.

 

[BBG]

Takes keen insight to admit you’re a dick. Takes a larger ego to think it’s a good thing. Being “big” is a pretty lame excuse because in you’re response you seem pretty small.

I'll never understand why people insist on stirring the pot. Do you think your response is going to do any good?

I'm also not defending 42 .... But nothing good is going to come from this

Come on man. Your post really isn't any "better" than the one he made. And really his was quite tame camlared to what usually goes on.

 

[BBG]

Well maybe you should reconsider your tact, that way you won't have to start anymore bitch-ass grown man apology threads, making amends to forum members for your bad e-behavior.

"Ahm uh big boy, so ahm big n' snarky, and that just how it gonna dadburn be!" derp derp drrrrrrrr

Well congrats man, you've reached 42's level (see what I did there? )

You certainly can tell the season is over as all the high school drama posts are coming out. Good God people.

 

[Level 42]

Well maybe you should reconsider your tact, that way you won't have to start anymore bitch-ass grown man apology threads, making amends to forum members for your bad e-behavior.

"Ahm uh big boy, so ahm big n' snarky, and that just how it gonna dadburn be!" derp derp drrrrrrrr

This is the best you can come up with? Go ask your wife's boyfriend for a better comeback line.

Pussies like you crack me up. Really

 

[Level 42]

He wasn't really apologizing. He just didn't want to look bad to the rest of the forum...

Na I'd have to care what people on here thought first. But you already know I don't since you went and made a crying thread because I said I didn't care if you lived or died.

Which is still true. I know that makes you cry but you'll be okay.

 

[Level 42]

Takes keen insight to admit you’re a dick. Takes a larger ego to think it’s a good thing. Being “big” is a pretty lame excuse because in you’re response you seem pretty small.

*Yawn*

 

[BBG]

Well congrats people, it turned out just like I thought it would.

@Level 42 You're not gonna "win" anything here, so might be worth taking a break.


@JohnnyDoeBoiler unfortunately another one that likely will need locked.

 

[Jbigler1986]

I can't/won't drop the snark because it's who I am. Sorry, just not going to happen and I have long admitted on here that is just how I am going to be. I am like that in real life too and admittingly is likely the result of being a rather large dude and get away with it because of that.

I will say I appreciate your response here however. Just over look what you deem snarky and we'll be fine.

What did I just read? Did you really just say you are a dick because you are a large dude and can get away with it? That explains alot. I have never heard a statement like that from someone who actually is a large dude. Just saying.