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Posted on: Sun, 10/11/2015 - 5:31pm #61603

valentine
Jay Williams said Isaac Humphries is a future #1 pick.
Strange…I recall saying that on this website about 4 times and everyone was like ‘wtf is Isaac Humphries?’…
So for those who didn’t pay attention the first 4 times….think Marc Gasol.
I believe my exact words for his absence on the 2017 mock was ‘bush league scouting’
What else went down at the combine aside from fabricated verticals?

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Posted on: Sun, 10/11/2015 - 5:35pm #1017635

Rip256
Note to fans of basketball scouting….when a guy is the best player at the entire FIBA U17 World Championships and hes between 12-24 mths younger than everyone else…its probably a good sign that hes pretty good.
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- Posted on: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 1:18pm #1017860
  
  kazam
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  Humphries was great at that U17 competition. I don’t know if he’s a future #1 but he will be a lotto pick without a doubt.
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- Posted on: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 1:18pm #1017723
  
  kazam
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  Humphries was great at that U17 competition. I don’t know if he’s a future #1 but he will be a lotto pick without a doubt.
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  - Posted on: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 6:04pm #1017880
    
    Rip256
    Correct you are Genie Shaq.
    Hes the most skilled 7footer in the class. Those dudes generally go top 3..Eg Kat, Okafor etc.
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  - Posted on: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 6:04pm #1017743
    
    Rip256
    Correct you are Genie Shaq.
    Hes the most skilled 7footer in the class. Those dudes generally go top 3..Eg Kat, Okafor etc.
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Posted on: Sun, 10/11/2015 - 5:35pm #1017772

Rip256
Note to fans of basketball scouting….when a guy is the best player at the entire FIBA U17 World Championships and hes between 12-24 mths younger than everyone else…its probably a good sign that hes pretty good.
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Posted on: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 12:43am #1017669

Rip256
*crickets*
Normally the negs dont bother me….but this time it does.
Because it means that the first thing youve done wasn’t researching a future #1 pick..which you all need to do since you clearly dont know the first thing about him.
Only competition for the #1 pick in 2017 is Thon Maker.
Aussies ftw.

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- Posted on: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 8:58pm #1017896
  
  ChicagoCasey
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  You must be the biggest troll on here (besides T-Rex…. or you T-Rex with a new name), or you are not informed about the talent level of the 2017 class. The 2017 class have Josh Jackson, Malik Monk, Harry Giles, Jayson Tatum, and plenty more that’s more deserving than Humphries as the number one overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft.
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- Posted on: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 8:58pm #1017759
  
  ChicagoCasey
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  You must be the biggest troll on here (besides T-Rex…. or you T-Rex with a new name), or you are not informed about the talent level of the 2017 class. The 2017 class have Josh Jackson, Malik Monk, Harry Giles, Jayson Tatum, and plenty more that’s more deserving than Humphries as the number one overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft.
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  - Posted on: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 9:20pm #1017898
    
    Rip256
    Im not actually sweating on your comments all that much cos I know you’ll be watching Kentucky games weekly.
    Before then, have a look at where other Kentucky Big men have gone in the last few drafts.
    Ahh forget it…thats probably just a coincidence.
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  - Posted on: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 9:20pm #1017761
    
    Rip256
    Im not actually sweating on your comments all that much cos I know you’ll be watching Kentucky games weekly.
    Before then, have a look at where other Kentucky Big men have gone in the last few drafts.
    Ahh forget it…thats probably just a coincidence.
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  - Posted on: Tue, 10/13/2015 - 8:11am #1017962
    
    SkalAndJamal
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    T Rex has an alter ego where he becomes Australian.
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  - Posted on: Tue, 10/13/2015 - 8:11am #1017825
    
    SkalAndJamal
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    T Rex has an alter ego where he becomes Australian.
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Posted on: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 12:43am #1017806

Rip256
*crickets*
Normally the negs dont bother me….but this time it does.
Because it means that the first thing youve done wasn’t researching a future #1 pick..which you all need to do since you clearly dont know the first thing about him.
Only competition for the #1 pick in 2017 is Thon Maker.
Aussies ftw.

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Posted on: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 6:20am #1017689

CDPH
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I’ve wrote about the Humphries situation a decent amount on my site (www.deepishthoughts.com) and I’m actually very high on him as well. I don’t know if he ever reaches the peaks Gasol has (and I think came along 10 years to late), but I do think he projects as a guy who can become a very good NBA center.
Rip256 hits the nail on the head when talking about Humphries performance at the U17’s, that isn’t easy to do and it’s something that needs to be taken very seriously when projecting forward. It also doesn’t hurt that he’s practicing against Skal, Marcus Lee, Derek Willis, Poythress, etc… and in a couple months Tai Wynyard will join that group as well.
He’ll need a couple years, but I believe he’s going to be very, very good.

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- Posted on: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 11:10am #1017713
  
  Rip256
  +5
  Thats +1 from me…and my other 4 fake accounts. (Lperez, ohcanada, zachattack, Magic Jordan)
  
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  - Posted on: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 3:52pm #1017872
    
    ZachAttack
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    Wait what?
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  - Posted on: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 3:52pm #1017735
    
    ZachAttack
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    Wait what?
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    - Posted on: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 5:59pm #1017878
      
      Rip256
      
      Lol just messing
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    - Posted on: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 5:59pm #1017741
      
      Rip256
      
      Lol just messing
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- Posted on: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 11:10am #1017850
  
  Rip256
  +5
  Thats +1 from me…and my other 4 fake accounts. (Lperez, ohcanada, zachattack, Magic Jordan)
  
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Posted on: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 6:20am #1017826

CDPH
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I’ve wrote about the Humphries situation a decent amount on my site (www.deepishthoughts.com) and I’m actually very high on him as well. I don’t know if he ever reaches the peaks Gasol has (and I think came along 10 years to late), but I do think he projects as a guy who can become a very good NBA center.
Rip256 hits the nail on the head when talking about Humphries performance at the U17’s, that isn’t easy to do and it’s something that needs to be taken very seriously when projecting forward. It also doesn’t hurt that he’s practicing against Skal, Marcus Lee, Derek Willis, Poythress, etc… and in a couple months Tai Wynyard will join that group as well.
He’ll need a couple years, but I believe he’s going to be very, very good.

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Posted on: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 8:06am #1017701

NBAjunkie81
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nice signing by Kentucky to add to 5 star recruits Jamal Murray, Isaiah Briscoe & Skal Labissiere… I luv that the 6’11” 250 lb Humprhies signed w/ Kentucky & is not avoiding the loaded talent pool & heavy competition for playing time…
If he’s a special talent, he will rise to the top… Afterall, this time last year D’Angelo Russell was not even ranked in the top 60 for the class of 2015 – translated, w/ only 60 Draft slots, no scouts thought he would be drafted… Thx for the post, I’m always eager for Any info on foriegn players…
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- Posted on: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 11:39am #1017856
  
  Rip256
  I like the Cut of your Jib Junkie.
  But if he’s 4 star…they need to ACTUALLY WATCH HIM PLAY! Hes a 5 star big man in every sense.
  Cos like the wise post above states…hes a very talented player.
  Hes not a ‘mix tape’ kinda guy…sad how much that actually matters theae days.
  If he had a mix tape though, i would be like eating a whole box of vanilla donuts. Awesome…yet vanilla.
  
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- Posted on: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 11:39am #1017719
  
  Rip256
  I like the Cut of your Jib Junkie.
  But if he’s 4 star…they need to ACTUALLY WATCH HIM PLAY! Hes a 5 star big man in every sense.
  Cos like the wise post above states…hes a very talented player.
  Hes not a ‘mix tape’ kinda guy…sad how much that actually matters theae days.
  If he had a mix tape though, i would be like eating a whole box of vanilla donuts. Awesome…yet vanilla.
  
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Posted on: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 8:06am #1017839

NBAjunkie81
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nice signing by Kentucky to add to 5 star recruits Jamal Murray, Isaiah Briscoe & Skal Labissiere… I luv that the 6’11” 250 lb Humprhies signed w/ Kentucky & is not avoiding the loaded talent pool & heavy competition for playing time…
If he’s a special talent, he will rise to the top… Afterall, this time last year D’Angelo Russell was not even ranked in the top 60 for the class of 2015 – translated, w/ only 60 Draft slots, no scouts thought he would be drafted… Thx for the post, I’m always eager for Any info on foriegn players…
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Posted on: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 10:57am #1017709

Rip256
Rips scouting report
Pros –
Size (could be biggest guy in NBA around 300lbs when 22yo). Loves to bang. Doesnt miss hook shots.
Touch – Out to mid range, and high FTs. Expect 60% fg
IQ – Great passer. Dude is actually an awesome piano player too (side info) and sounds nerdy lol
Cons
Not an athlete (too big). Nice footwork though
Smart defender…but not explosive with long wingspan
Younger than everyone else
Floor: Chris Kaman (already been ripped for this)
Likely: Marc Gasol
Ceiling: Arvydas Sabonis
Prediction: First center chosen in the 2017 draft.

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Posted on: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 10:57am #1017846

Rip256
Rips scouting report
Pros –
Size (could be biggest guy in NBA around 300lbs when 22yo). Loves to bang. Doesnt miss hook shots.
Touch – Out to mid range, and high FTs. Expect 60% fg
IQ – Great passer. Dude is actually an awesome piano player too (side info) and sounds nerdy lol
Cons
Not an athlete (too big). Nice footwork though
Smart defender…but not explosive with long wingspan
Younger than everyone else
Floor: Chris Kaman (already been ripped for this)
Likely: Marc Gasol
Ceiling: Arvydas Sabonis
Prediction: First center chosen in the 2017 draft.

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Posted on: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 11:05am #1017711

DrivingDownTheStreetinmy64
Jay Williams is a Drunk!!!
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Posted on: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 11:05am #1017848

DrivingDownTheStreetinmy64
Jay Williams is a Drunk!!!
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Posted on: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 2:17pm #1017864

ncballer
Rip,
I don’t believe that people are negging you because of the content of your post, but the way in which you framed your declaration. Most logical people would agree that you and Jay Williams could be right, but at this time Humphries has not played a division I college basketball game yet. For the most part it is a bold prediction at the moment, which is fine. I for one love bold predictions, and I love pulling for the under-the-radar guy.
I believe had you framed it something like, "Hey guys, it might be early, but Jay Williams sees in Humphries what I see and just said that he is a future number 1 pick. Check out this link to see his playing style (with a youtube link)", that your points feedback would have been a lot better, simply because you aren’t making a sweeping declaration while pseudo putting down other posters in the process.
Logically speaking, it does not make any sense to crown him the number 1 draft pick without playing a single game yet. However, boldly stating a prediction such as "it may sound crazy, but I think he could be number 1 in 2017" comes across as a lot more professional and respectable than what you posted.
Just my two cents. Again, love the prediction bro, but if you are looking for better feedback points wise, than I would work on framing the bold predictions a lot more professionally.

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Posted on: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 2:17pm #1017727

ncballer
Rip,
I don’t believe that people are negging you because of the content of your post, but the way in which you framed your declaration. Most logical people would agree that you and Jay Williams could be right, but at this time Humphries has not played a division I college basketball game yet. For the most part it is a bold prediction at the moment, which is fine. I for one love bold predictions, and I love pulling for the under-the-radar guy.
I believe had you framed it something like, "Hey guys, it might be early, but Jay Williams sees in Humphries what I see and just said that he is a future number 1 pick. Check out this link to see his playing style (with a youtube link)", that your points feedback would have been a lot better, simply because you aren’t making a sweeping declaration while pseudo putting down other posters in the process.
Logically speaking, it does not make any sense to crown him the number 1 draft pick without playing a single game yet. However, boldly stating a prediction such as "it may sound crazy, but I think he could be number 1 in 2017" comes across as a lot more professional and respectable than what you posted.
Just my two cents. Again, love the prediction bro, but if you are looking for better feedback points wise, than I would work on framing the bold predictions a lot more professionally.

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- Posted on: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 5:58pm #1017876
  
  Rip256
  Indeed you are right…good manners is good forum etiquitte.
  And I love bold predictions…but this one just seems like such a safe bet to me.
  
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- Posted on: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 5:58pm #1017739
  
  Rip256
  Indeed you are right…good manners is good forum etiquitte.
  And I love bold predictions…but this one just seems like such a safe bet to me.
  
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Posted on: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 2:27pm #1017866

DrivingDownTheStreetinmy64
After 2 years Marcus Lee doesn’t Look Like Nba player!!! Maybe he’ll change my ‘mind’ this season!!!!
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Posted on: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 2:27pm #1017729

DrivingDownTheStreetinmy64
After 2 years Marcus Lee doesn’t Look Like Nba player!!! Maybe he’ll change my ‘mind’ this season!!!!
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- Posted on: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 6:10pm #1017882
  
  Rip256
  Tai Wynyard isnt much more than a rec league pick-setter either.
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- Posted on: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 6:10pm #1017745
  
  Rip256
  Tai Wynyard isnt much more than a rec league pick-setter either.
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Posted on: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 6:22pm #1017886

Chewy
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but what do you guys think UK’s starting line up/ minutes distribution are going to be this year?
Excited to see Ulis with an increased role.

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Posted on: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 6:22pm #1017749

Chewy
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but what do you guys think UK’s starting line up/ minutes distribution are going to be this year?
Excited to see Ulis with an increased role.

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- Posted on: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 6:54pm #1017890
  
  SkalAndJamal
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  C| Skal
  F| Lee
  F| Poythress
  G| Murray
  G| Ulis
  
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- Posted on: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 6:54pm #1017753
  
  SkalAndJamal
  Participant
  C| Skal
  F| Lee
  F| Poythress
  G| Murray
  G| Ulis
  
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Posted on: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 6:53pm #1017888

SkalAndJamal
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He really didnt do much at La Lumiere and he apparently has a terrible attitude. He is pretty soft too from what I have heard. 2017 #1 pick is forsure either Josh Jackson, Dennis Smith, De’Aaron Fox, Harry Giles or Jaylen Brown. Just watch.
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Posted on: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 6:53pm #1017751

SkalAndJamal
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He really didnt do much at La Lumiere and he apparently has a terrible attitude. He is pretty soft too from what I have heard. 2017 #1 pick is forsure either Josh Jackson, Dennis Smith, De’Aaron Fox, Harry Giles or Jaylen Brown. Just watch.
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- Posted on: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 9:33pm #1017900
  
  Rip256
  Haha that is a top 5 worst post ever for accuracy of talent evaluation. *screenshot*
  I got called a troll earlier in this thread too. If you can send me a single credible source that backs up those claims, I’ll buy you a beer.
  Hes better than Labissiere. Sorry to throw salt on your boy. If youre a Kentucky fan…Im not sure you quite know what a talent you have here.
  Jamal Murray recommended him to Kentucky after he lit Canada up for 41 points!
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- Posted on: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 9:33pm #1017763
  
  Rip256
  Haha that is a top 5 worst post ever for accuracy of talent evaluation. *screenshot*
  I got called a troll earlier in this thread too. If you can send me a single credible source that backs up those claims, I’ll buy you a beer.
  Hes better than Labissiere. Sorry to throw salt on your boy. If youre a Kentucky fan…Im not sure you quite know what a talent you have here.
  Jamal Murray recommended him to Kentucky after he lit Canada up for 41 points!
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  - Posted on: Tue, 10/13/2015 - 8:31am #1017968
    
    SkalAndJamal
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    Calipari, his own coach, compared Humphries to Josh Harrellson, and you say this kid’s floor is Chris Kaman, a one-time all-star.
    http://usatodayhss.com/2014/latest-aussie-big-man-still-a-work-in-progress-at-la-lumiere
    "They finally realized that passing it inside wasn’t a bad thing. I think it will take a while to recognize that passing inside is a good thing. I wasn’t getting enough touches to get much of a feel"
    Who says this?
    You need to stop thinking the NBA is in Australia. No one just comes here and just runs ish.
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  - Posted on: Tue, 10/13/2015 - 8:31am #1017831
    
    SkalAndJamal
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    Calipari, his own coach, compared Humphries to Josh Harrellson, and you say this kid’s floor is Chris Kaman, a one-time all-star.
    http://usatodayhss.com/2014/latest-aussie-big-man-still-a-work-in-progress-at-la-lumiere
    "They finally realized that passing it inside wasn’t a bad thing. I think it will take a while to recognize that passing inside is a good thing. I wasn’t getting enough touches to get much of a feel"
    Who says this?
    You need to stop thinking the NBA is in Australia. No one just comes here and just runs ish.
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Posted on: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 6:58pm #1017892

Rip256
Platoon. Its a good concept to attract recruits.
Guarantee prospects 16-24 mpg.
If they play well…top end of the range.
Probably not that good for winning big games.
Cal only cares about the stock of his players though.

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Posted on: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 6:58pm #1017755

Rip256
Platoon. Its a good concept to attract recruits.
Guarantee prospects 16-24 mpg.
If they play well…top end of the range.
Probably not that good for winning big games.
Cal only cares about the stock of his players though.

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Posted on: Tue, 10/13/2015 - 8:29am #1017966

RUDEBOY_
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read online that lsu & unlv will be having pro combine days at their schools later this month…maybe those coaches think it’ll help their recruiting…
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Posted on: Tue, 10/13/2015 - 8:29am #1017829

RUDEBOY_
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read online that lsu & unlv will be having pro combine days at their schools later this month…maybe those coaches think it’ll help their recruiting…
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