Gazette Article About Barnes
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That's not true. Barnes isn't just a McD AA, he is a top 5 recruit. Top 5 recruits have been top 10 picks in the NBA draft the past couple years.
If he fails, anywhere, he would be noticed
And if you were a Duke fan - you'd tell him to go there. And so on.
We have our Cyclone blinders on, of course he "should" go here and this is the "best" fit.
Umm well if I was a Duke fan and Barnes grew up in a local high school, his dad played for Duke and Duke needed a solid player to restore the basketball tradition then I would definitely go to Duke.
If I was a Duke fan and Barnes grew up in Ames instead, his dad played for Iowa State and Duke has a solid tradition in basketball already, I could care less about Barnes.
He'll always be one of our own, whether he attends ISU or not. Class kid, and easy to root for. I really hope he becomes a Cyclone!
I am sure if you were a Duke fan you would love Harrison Barnes on your team. Did you take a crazy pill this morning?
One thing I noticed at the KU game: All of the numbers of superstar players from Kansas still being worn. Paul Pierce's 34 and Raef's 45, ect. These were KU icons. I know that KU needs to be pretty picky on retiring numbers, because there would be few to pick from otherwise. But my point is, I wonder if Harrison looked up in Hilton Saturday and pictured the spot his jersey would be hanging to be remembered forever. We honestly should put it up there right now. As good as he could be for Kansas, that just won't happen. I know it's a lot of pressure, but the great ones thrive on that. He is a great one.
I know I've been guilty of putting a lot of weight on HB's choice. I just think if he comes here it would get people excited about the basketball program again and would help us is in so many other areas. The pressure wouldn't really get to him here more than anywhere else.
Great point. Fans of all the schools - UNC, Duke, KU, etc. are talking about him constantly. Those fans bases will get ugly if he doesn't perform to expectations. Our fan base is much more caring, and loyal, and he knows it.
Yeah I agree, his commitment might take some pressure off the search for the defensive coordinator. :wink:
We all need to chill a little. Harrison already knows the ISU community wants him and will support him if he comes to ISU. He just has to decide if that is what he wants. It won't be our salvation if he comes and it won't be our downfall if he does not. Maybe we need to act a little like we deserve to get a recruit of his caliber and not be constantly denigrating our coaching staff, players, fans, the loss of Hilton Magic, etc. Lets have some Cyclone pride and hope that Harrison wants to share his future with us in the Big 12 by hanging another conference championship banner from the rafters. Call me Pollyanna today.
Stan Love had more to do with Kevin Love not playing at Oregon than anything else. You don't hear stories about shoe deals getting in the way of where Barnes plays. You did with Kevin Love.
if you were HB you wouldn't be a 5 star national recruit. :biglaugh:
The basic reason I want HB to commit to Iowa State is Cyclone Fanatic. :yes::cute: There have been some upbeat stuff on this website over the past years, but there's been a lot of negative stuff too. I just want something this big to wash over these boards and give every Cyclone fan on here something to cheer about and get really excited about for a change.
Dear Pollyanna,
I couldn't agree with you more! Frankly, I wish I had posted this. Color me, impressed with you and thank you!:notworthy:
Anybody seen anything on what his dad has advised? probably just enjoy recruiting and make your best choice...... His dad was the one player Johnny considered his first recruiting gem. Lets hope the legacy factor kicks in.
