So, why the change of schools? I think he had doubts going in, and that's why he did sign the LOI. SO what happened?
Some of the MSU boards are throwing around the words of “Handlers” or “money”, which is nonsense, but typical of that fan base. I mean how could anyone not see that playing for MSU is like… well who wouldn’t want to …. Well anyway, how could anyone choose Purdue over MSU? Let’s see if we can figure this out. (I don’t consider this a done deal by the way).
First, his legal guardian went to Purdue. There is nothing “dirty” about that situation. It is virtually the same as if your father or mother went to the school you choose. What’s wrong with this theory? Well, Swanigan originally committed to MSU. If the guardian had the influence, Purdue would have been first choice. No, there was a problem with his first choice that he had the courage and foresight to quickly correct.
How about the money issue? Well if his legal guardian is Barnes, I can guarantee you that Rosie is not hurting, and would not compromise the program by accepting some peanut money in an envelope. Now, let’s say Swanigan goes to UK. Same deal. Money is not the issue, at least immediate money anyway. You can say that possible NBA money might be the driver, but not any soret of bribe. This isn't about the kid getting a cool car on campus, or his guardian getting some cash.
This is about playing the position he wanted to play. I suspect MSU promised him he could play the 4 position, but when he got there, he found out the kid from Muskegon was playing the 4, and his job was to rebound and block out. Of course, he will need to do the same at Purdue, but not to the exclusion of scoring. It is a matter of degree. At Purdue, there are already two 7’ centers who like playing center. Swanigan can focus on his prefered position, Power Forward.
The other possible reason he jumped would be when he met his fellow teammates. Perhaps he did like the mix of kids that compose this year’s MSU team. That doesn’t mean they are thugs, or have character issues. It just means he didn’t like the kids. It happens.
Some of the MSU boards are throwing around the words of “Handlers” or “money”, which is nonsense, but typical of that fan base. I mean how could anyone not see that playing for MSU is like… well who wouldn’t want to …. Well anyway, how could anyone choose Purdue over MSU? Let’s see if we can figure this out. (I don’t consider this a done deal by the way).
First, his legal guardian went to Purdue. There is nothing “dirty” about that situation. It is virtually the same as if your father or mother went to the school you choose. What’s wrong with this theory? Well, Swanigan originally committed to MSU. If the guardian had the influence, Purdue would have been first choice. No, there was a problem with his first choice that he had the courage and foresight to quickly correct.
How about the money issue? Well if his legal guardian is Barnes, I can guarantee you that Rosie is not hurting, and would not compromise the program by accepting some peanut money in an envelope. Now, let’s say Swanigan goes to UK. Same deal. Money is not the issue, at least immediate money anyway. You can say that possible NBA money might be the driver, but not any soret of bribe. This isn't about the kid getting a cool car on campus, or his guardian getting some cash.
This is about playing the position he wanted to play. I suspect MSU promised him he could play the 4 position, but when he got there, he found out the kid from Muskegon was playing the 4, and his job was to rebound and block out. Of course, he will need to do the same at Purdue, but not to the exclusion of scoring. It is a matter of degree. At Purdue, there are already two 7’ centers who like playing center. Swanigan can focus on his prefered position, Power Forward.
The other possible reason he jumped would be when he met his fellow teammates. Perhaps he did like the mix of kids that compose this year’s MSU team. That doesn’t mean they are thugs, or have character issues. It just means he didn’t like the kids. It happens.
