It is time for another installment of the ‘Independence Column’. I will always begin with the ground rules because we will have new folks (hopefully) joining us all the time. Everything that is reported in the Independence Column must stay in the Independence Column. That's the way this deal works and the way it will always work. Sometimes the information is sensitive enough that it simply does not need to be passed on beyond the eyes of this thread.
This is a special feature for subscribers only. The reason why it is posted on the premium board is because it is the only way to ensure that the information stays here and is exclusive to the Baylor fan base that subscribes to www.InsideBaylorSports.com. This will only work if everyone helps make it work. We have been pretty good about information from this site not ending up on other Baylor sites and on other message boards and I appreciate that.
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There was supposed to be big news in regards to the site last Monday but due to some technical difficulties on the Nashville end of Rivals.com, we got postponed. We have a finished product now and can officially say that the name of the site will change from insidebaylorsports.com to sicemsports.com today or tomorrow. We think that the name is better for many reasons but gets us away from the previous name for obvious reasons. You can now expect to see things moving a little faster with the site as we get closer and closer to another start to a sports year as we continue to build our community here.
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Of course the news of the week is still going to be Henry Dugat and our news for the IC is that we have no news, again. There is absolutely no movement on this situation but my opinion remains the same as this thing stretches out further and further. On the Baylor side of things, the staff is still working the situation hard and making the push for the Bears. It could go down any day and we’ll have it for you as soon as it’s out.
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Trey Bryant and Jason Lamb plan to make a visit to the Baylor campus this week. Trey then plans to visit BYU over the weekend and plans to make a decision soon after his return. By soon I mean a week or so. Yes, this is a decision that not too many people could have predicted; Bryant coming down to BYU and Baylor. Proximity could end up playing a huge role but the fact that there are people on the team or going to be on the team that are close to Bryant could also make the proximity issue a moot point.
We’ll stay close to this…
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Jamal Singleton was seen wearing his shirt from Baylor's camp at Spring Westfield game in the state 7-on-7 tournament. Singleton plans to visit Waco this week with Houston Westside teammates R.J. Jackson and Marcus Jackson. This could potentially end up being a big visit for these three. Word on the street is that the Bears would like to get all three of these young men.
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For those of you interested in the Irving McArthur High School big man, Jeremy Mayfield, his recruiting just got hotter.
The 6’11”, 225 pound 3, 4 player has visited Baylor and was looking at Baylor, North Texas, Nebraska, LSU and Kansas State. The stakes were raised after the recent Adidas tournament in Atlanta, GA and yesterday (Sunday), he received phone calls from the head coaches at Syracuse, Kansas and Oklahoma State.
He continues to say that he is wide open with regards to making a decision but admits that he really likes LSU.
In the upcoming Vegas tournament on the 22nd through the 26th, he is going to pull double duty as much as possible to get more exposure. He will play with his regular AAU team, Team Ft. Worth but will also play with Houston Hoops.
We’ll keep you posted…
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Another athlete planning to make a visit to Baylor is Aaron Luna, whose only offer at this point in football is from Baylor. He has been busy playing baseball this summer and is in the process of deciding if he wants to play baseball or football or both in college.
Of course, I’m sure all of you see the value of getting another kid from Southlake and creating a relationship there with the program, the coaches and the community. It can only help in the future.
Of course it will also help if Hixson comes down here and rocks everyone’s world and then goes home and talks it up.
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Bradley Bullitt and Anthony McDonald were out at the state 7-on-7 supporting their alma maters. Bradley and Anthony seemed to be enjoying their time on campus although Friday's do involve a 5:30 workout. Both are looking forward to the year, and are ready to get things going. Anthony was recruited as a free safety but could play pretty much anywhere, and really doesn't know just where he'll end up. Bradley and Anthony are both on campus and working out with the team right now.
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Nick Pace is continuing to rehab. He still has a way to go before the season. He is benching in the mid-200s and is a guy that benched in the mid-300s last year. Nick is not set on red-shirting but has a ways to go before he'll be ready for the season. That's not to say he can't or won't play at some point next year. That we won't truly know until the season is in the books.
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We were able to get some pictures of the State 7 on 7 tournament and we will have them up ASAP. In the meantime we will have video of Marcus Jackson and Queito Teasley up later this morning for your viewing pleasure; btw, Quieto is fast, fast,fast.
Marcus Jackson
Queito Teasley
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Remember:
I just want you guys to understand that there are recruit’s, recruit’s parents, players and VERY IMPORTANT PERSONS INVOLVED WITH BAYLOR ATHLETICS who read and/or subscribe to this site.
This is just a note to make sure that you handle yourself and temper your conversation and critiques with some understanding of the reading audience.
Other than that, speak your peace, talk trash, and enjoy the site.
This post was edited by Jason Howell on 7/19 7:50 AM
This post was edited by Jason Howell on 7/19 7:51 AM
This is a special feature for subscribers only. The reason why it is posted on the premium board is because it is the only way to ensure that the information stays here and is exclusive to the Baylor fan base that subscribes to www.InsideBaylorSports.com. This will only work if everyone helps make it work. We have been pretty good about information from this site not ending up on other Baylor sites and on other message boards and I appreciate that.
**************************************************
There was supposed to be big news in regards to the site last Monday but due to some technical difficulties on the Nashville end of Rivals.com, we got postponed. We have a finished product now and can officially say that the name of the site will change from insidebaylorsports.com to sicemsports.com today or tomorrow. We think that the name is better for many reasons but gets us away from the previous name for obvious reasons. You can now expect to see things moving a little faster with the site as we get closer and closer to another start to a sports year as we continue to build our community here.
**************************************************
Of course the news of the week is still going to be Henry Dugat and our news for the IC is that we have no news, again. There is absolutely no movement on this situation but my opinion remains the same as this thing stretches out further and further. On the Baylor side of things, the staff is still working the situation hard and making the push for the Bears. It could go down any day and we’ll have it for you as soon as it’s out.
**************************************************
Trey Bryant and Jason Lamb plan to make a visit to the Baylor campus this week. Trey then plans to visit BYU over the weekend and plans to make a decision soon after his return. By soon I mean a week or so. Yes, this is a decision that not too many people could have predicted; Bryant coming down to BYU and Baylor. Proximity could end up playing a huge role but the fact that there are people on the team or going to be on the team that are close to Bryant could also make the proximity issue a moot point.
We’ll stay close to this…
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Jamal Singleton was seen wearing his shirt from Baylor's camp at Spring Westfield game in the state 7-on-7 tournament. Singleton plans to visit Waco this week with Houston Westside teammates R.J. Jackson and Marcus Jackson. This could potentially end up being a big visit for these three. Word on the street is that the Bears would like to get all three of these young men.
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For those of you interested in the Irving McArthur High School big man, Jeremy Mayfield, his recruiting just got hotter.
The 6’11”, 225 pound 3, 4 player has visited Baylor and was looking at Baylor, North Texas, Nebraska, LSU and Kansas State. The stakes were raised after the recent Adidas tournament in Atlanta, GA and yesterday (Sunday), he received phone calls from the head coaches at Syracuse, Kansas and Oklahoma State.
He continues to say that he is wide open with regards to making a decision but admits that he really likes LSU.
In the upcoming Vegas tournament on the 22nd through the 26th, he is going to pull double duty as much as possible to get more exposure. He will play with his regular AAU team, Team Ft. Worth but will also play with Houston Hoops.
We’ll keep you posted…
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Another athlete planning to make a visit to Baylor is Aaron Luna, whose only offer at this point in football is from Baylor. He has been busy playing baseball this summer and is in the process of deciding if he wants to play baseball or football or both in college.
Of course, I’m sure all of you see the value of getting another kid from Southlake and creating a relationship there with the program, the coaches and the community. It can only help in the future.
Of course it will also help if Hixson comes down here and rocks everyone’s world and then goes home and talks it up.
**************************************************
Bradley Bullitt and Anthony McDonald were out at the state 7-on-7 supporting their alma maters. Bradley and Anthony seemed to be enjoying their time on campus although Friday's do involve a 5:30 workout. Both are looking forward to the year, and are ready to get things going. Anthony was recruited as a free safety but could play pretty much anywhere, and really doesn't know just where he'll end up. Bradley and Anthony are both on campus and working out with the team right now.
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Nick Pace is continuing to rehab. He still has a way to go before the season. He is benching in the mid-200s and is a guy that benched in the mid-300s last year. Nick is not set on red-shirting but has a ways to go before he'll be ready for the season. That's not to say he can't or won't play at some point next year. That we won't truly know until the season is in the books.
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We were able to get some pictures of the State 7 on 7 tournament and we will have them up ASAP. In the meantime we will have video of Marcus Jackson and Queito Teasley up later this morning for your viewing pleasure; btw, Quieto is fast, fast,fast.
Marcus Jackson
Queito Teasley
**************************************************
Remember:
I just want you guys to understand that there are recruit’s, recruit’s parents, players and VERY IMPORTANT PERSONS INVOLVED WITH BAYLOR ATHLETICS who read and/or subscribe to this site.
This is just a note to make sure that you handle yourself and temper your conversation and critiques with some understanding of the reading audience.
Other than that, speak your peace, talk trash, and enjoy the site.
This post was edited by Jason Howell on 7/19 7:50 AM
This post was edited by Jason Howell on 7/19 7:51 AM
