Ivan Rabb

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Sun Apr 12, 2015 4:59 pm

gumby wrote:But so what? Just shows that "bleed red and blue " can still happen. Even as a "villain. "

You don't want a HS recruit that sees Arizona as a one year stop over to the pros. You want a grad transfer that sees Arizona as a one year stop over to the pros. There's a big difference.

EVCat · Post by **EVCat** » Sun Apr 12, 2015 5:41 pm

ZONACAT wrote:
EVCat wrote:And it is pretty clear he isn't the first player who wanted to go elsewhere who might end up in a UA uniform. Not sure what twisting here is. Miles wanted UNC...he got UA. Iggy wanted Arkansas...until it was not what he wanted (like Rabb wanting Cal to be something different than it will end up?). Other players wanted to go to UCLA, "settled" with us, and did fine. Those players weren't "going back and forth." In fact, Rabb would be even more true Arizona because he CAN go to Cal if he wants...If he comes to Arizona over Cal, he has already shown more loyalty than our past players that never even had the opportunity to go to the school they wanted. Not that it matters...if he comes, once he is here, he is a Cat.

Kid wanted to stay home and make the home team a big winner. It didn't work out, so now he has to decide if home is important enough to play on a far lesser team than he envisioned. Yeah, he recruited for Cal...he wanted to make home happen in a big way. The only reason he would leave home is for a better situation...that is often true. He tried to make home worth his time. If he chooses us, it shows he wants to win, and realizes we are a better fit than home. So why be down on him for that?

(edited to add) the only reason for any Arizona fan to have issue with him is he took his time. And that is a really silly reason...he inconvenienced some overbearing fans by causing them to wait. If he comes, he comes...if he goes to Cal, good for him, and I think he made a career mistake but family is a good reason to make that mistake.
Here is what is twisting, Miles didn't have a UNC offer or he commits. Iggy had a LOI, made a decision and Arkansas fired Nolan. These aren't similar scenarios to Rabb. It is one thing to have a committable offer to the school (coach) you want and not go, and not have an offer to the school you want and not go. The latter happens all the time.

I consider it equally loyal, I guess, if you actually could go to hometown school A (Cal for Rabb) and still turn them down for us.

EOCT · Post by **EOCT** » Sun Apr 12, 2015 11:05 pm

I know 97 and others have emphasized their views Zimmerman is out of the question. So I'm dreaming I'm sure, but I hope we have some kind of Zimm oar in the water in the likely event IR goes Cal. Zimm was just terrific Saturday. He's grown even from his terrific base 6 and 12 months ago. The guy has a sweet J operating as a stretch, and is a terrific passer and good boarder. I'd love it if he were a Cat, and I think Coach would do great job developing him.

dcZONAfan · Post by **dcZONAfan** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 4:17 am

EOCT wrote:I know 97 and others have emphasized their views Zimmerman is out of the question. So I'm dreaming I'm sure, but I hope we have some kind of Zimm oar in the water in the likely event IR goes Cal. Zimm was just terrific Saturday. He's grown even from his terrific base 6 and 12 months ago. The guy has a sweet J operating as a stretch, and is a terrific passer and good boarder. I'd love it if he were a Cat, and I think Coach would do great job developing him.

He
is
going
to
an
Adidas
school

dcZONAfan · Post by **dcZONAfan** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 4:18 am

Also, in other unrelated news, Arizona had decided to stick with Nike this season! Huge upset as I heard Italian soccer company Lotto thought they might be able to coax Arizona away! What does this mean for the recruitment of Stephen Zimmerman EOTC might ask

ChooChooCat · Post by **ChooChooCat** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 5:46 am

dcZONAfan wrote:
EOCT wrote:I know 97 and others have emphasized their views Zimmerman is out of the question. So I'm dreaming I'm sure, but I hope we have some kind of Zimm oar in the water in the likely event IR goes Cal. Zimm was just terrific Saturday. He's grown even from his terrific base 6 and 12 months ago. The guy has a sweet J operating as a stretch, and is a terrific passer and good boarder. I'd love it if he were a Cat, and I think Coach would do great job developing him.
He
is
going
to
an
Adidas
school

Is UNLV an Adidas school? I'm not sure how reliable Jerry Meyer is, but he seems convinced that's where Zimmerman is going.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 5:48 am

ChooChooCat wrote:
dcZONAfan wrote:
EOCT wrote:I know 97 and others have emphasized their views Zimmerman is out of the question. So I'm dreaming I'm sure, but I hope we have some kind of Zimm oar in the water in the likely event IR goes Cal. Zimm was just terrific Saturday. He's grown even from his terrific base 6 and 12 months ago. The guy has a sweet J operating as a stretch, and is a terrific passer and good boarder. I'd love it if he were a Cat, and I think Coach would do great job developing him.
He
is
going
to
an
Adidas
school
Is UNLV an Adidas school? I'm not sure how reliable Jerry Meyer is, but he seems convinced that's where Zimmerman is going.

No, it's a Nike school.

threenumberones · Post by **threenumberones** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 6:10 am

Thank god today has arrived and we can finally move this thread to where it belongs.

rgdeuce · Post by **rgdeuce** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 6:20 am

Yea i'm ready for this to be over, regardless of his decision.

3goggles · Post by **3goggles** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 6:48 am

dcZONAfan wrote:
EOCT wrote:I know 97 and others have emphasized their views Zimmerman is out of the question. So I'm dreaming I'm sure, but I hope we have some kind of Zimm oar in the water in the likely event IR goes Cal. Zimm was just terrific Saturday. He's grown even from his terrific base 6 and 12 months ago. The guy has a sweet J operating as a stretch, and is a terrific passer and good boarder. I'd love it if he were a Cat, and I think Coach would do great job developing him.
He
is
going
to
an
Adidas
school

No he is not!

gumby · Post by **gumby** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 7:55 am

Do we need Adidas and Nike threads? Just list all the Adidas kids, so we can stop thinking about them?

Katzenfreund · Post by **Katzenfreund** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 8:26 am

3goggles · Post by **3goggles** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 8:33 am

Katzenfreund wrote:

Watch out he is going to UC Irvine or ASU!!!!!

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 8:37 am

Katzenfreund wrote:

Where is this young man's brand loyalty? Back in my day, Michael Jordan almost didn't accept his gold medal because he would have had to wear Reebok. That was in the old days, when kids knew the importance of loyalty to shoe companies.

3goggles · Post by **3goggles** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 8:39 am

Spaceman Spiff wrote:
Katzenfreund wrote:
Where is this young man's brand loyalty? Back in my day, Michael Jordan almost didn't accept his gold medal because he would have had to wear Reebok. That was in the old days, when kids knew the importance of loyalty to shoe companies.

Nike or DIE!!!!

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 8:42 am

The Pharrell Adidas:

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 8:46 am

All
Day
I
Dream
About
Shoes

Or something like that...

EOCT · Post by **EOCT** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 9:20 am

Merkin wrote:The Pharrell Adidas:

No! Well, maybe the blacks for date nights.

Thought about it some more and I still say No! Here's my deal: a Pharrell/Katzenfreud hat, and sporting some clean high top Cons. In between, a starched-bright-white- button-down dress shirt(untucked, of course) over some Levis just out of the dryer. Yeah. Com'n, Dianne, let's go get some music.

Ivan who?

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 9:59 am

Merkin wrote:The Pharrell Adidas:

Don't care for them.
Signed: Old fat white guy.

PieceOfMeat · Post by **PieceOfMeat** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 10:10 am

They look comfy to me.

gumby · Post by **gumby** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 10:30 am

Be nice for people on their feet all day, like nurses.

azcat34 · Post by **azcat34** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 12:37 pm

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 12:38 pm

Merkin wrote:Like Hansen said, pretty obvious call for Rabb just based on this, especially when his mom's choice for him is well known:

I will be pleased if he surprises everyone and picks UA, but if he goes as expected to Cal won't make one bit of difference to me. Always was a big fan of Kidd.

10:00 AM was a while ago, and no news?

Unless, Rabb wanted to meet at that bar at 10 PM...

threenumberones · Post by **threenumberones** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 12:39 pm

Eastern.

gumby · Post by **gumby** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 12:45 pm

ET go home

NETSFAN4HASSAN · Post by **NETSFAN4HASSAN** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 1:03 pm

Seriously hope people don't troll this kid. We are Arizona. One player doesn't make us like Cal. They've literally, and successfully, convinced them the Bay Area really needs him. Can't blame him.

dcZONAfan · Post by **dcZONAfan** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 1:11 pm

Spaceman Spiff wrote:
Merkin wrote:Like Hansen said, pretty obvious call for Rabb just based on this, especially when his mom's choice for him is well known:

I will be pleased if he surprises everyone and picks UA, but if he goes as expected to Cal won't make one bit of difference to me. Always was a big fan of Kidd.
10:00 AM was a while ago, and no news?

Unless, Rabb wanted to meet at that bar at 10 PM...

that would make him a raging alcoholic, no?

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 1:21 pm

Mom's place has good reviews.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/ol-yeller-cafe-n-market-oakland

Yes, Mama. But he was my dog. I'll do it.

rgdeuce · Post by **rgdeuce** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 1:23 pm

I'll leave her five stars if he comes here

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 1:27 pm

dcZONAfan wrote:
Spaceman Spiff wrote:
Merkin wrote:Like Hansen said, pretty obvious call for Rabb just based on this, especially when his mom's choice for him is well known:

I will be pleased if he surprises everyone and picks UA, but if he goes as expected to Cal won't make one bit of difference to me. Always was a big fan of Kidd.
10:00 AM was a while ago, and no news?

Unless, Rabb wanted to meet at that bar at 10 PM...
that would make him a raging alcoholic, no?

If I know his mom, and I think I do, she'll invite us in for tea and strumpets.

SCCats · Post by **SCCats** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 1:30 pm

Spaceman Spiff wrote:
dcZONAfan wrote:
Spaceman Spiff wrote:
Merkin wrote:Like Hansen said, pretty obvious call for Rabb just based on this, especially when his mom's choice for him is well known:

I will be pleased if he surprises everyone and picks UA, but if he goes as expected to Cal won't make one bit of difference to me. Always was a big fan of Kidd.
10:00 AM was a while ago, and no news?

Unless, Rabb wanted to meet at that bar at 10 PM...
that would make him a raging alcoholic, no?
If I know his mom, and I think I do, she'll invite us in for tea and strumpets.

Well I'm not really one for tea but let's go!

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 1:37 pm

Throw another shrimp on the barbie!

dirtbags · Post by **dirtbags** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 1:41 pm

SCCats wrote:
Spaceman Spiff wrote:
dcZONAfan wrote:
Spaceman Spiff wrote:
Merkin wrote:Like Hansen said, pretty obvious call for Rabb just based on this, especially when his mom's choice for him is well known:

I will be pleased if he surprises everyone and picks UA, but if he goes as expected to Cal won't make one bit of difference to me. Always was a big fan of Kidd.
10:00 AM was a while ago, and no news?

Unless, Rabb wanted to meet at that bar at 10 PM...
that would make him a raging alcoholic, no?
If I know his mom, and I think I do, she'll invite us in for tea and strumpets.
Well I'm not really one for tea but let's go!

ahahahahaah, i think tami rabb just made a whole lotta new friends from this board

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 1:47 pm

Is Rabb her last name? I thought it started with an S, like Slippy, Slappy, Swanson...let me look, Samsonite. I was way off.

prh · Post by **prh** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 4:26 pm

azgreg wrote:
Merkin wrote:The Pharrell Adidas:

Don't care for them.
Signed: Old fat white guy.

Also signed: young skinny white kid

Fishclamps · Post by **Fishclamps** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 4:31 pm

Shit, dumb and dumber references are always the best

HiCat · Post by **HiCat** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 4:35 pm

Heard there's a 5-29% chance that IR picks Arizona tonight.
Things are looking up boys.

Harvey Specter · Post by **Harvey Specter** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 5:47 pm

Assuming this is legit.... Not sure why Swanigan to MSU would push him to Cal.

@GoldenBlogs: brb drinking RT @M_Vernon: Tami Rabb to the SF Chronicle on Swanigan to Mich St: "That was probably a pivotal part of (Ivan's) decision."

Harvey Specter · Post by **Harvey Specter** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 5:58 pm

26m26 minutes ago
Mike Vernon ‏@M_Vernon
Rabb arrived at a decision on Friday night/Saturday morning...post Swanigan.

Mike Vernon ‏@M_Vernon
Tami Rabb: "(Ivan) flip flopped so much. It was a roller coaster ride." #Cal #Arizona

https://mobile.twitter.com/m_vernon

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 6:00 pm

Harvey Specter wrote:26m26 minutes ago
Mike Vernon ‏@M_Vernon
Rabb arrived at a decision on Friday night/Saturday morning...post Swanigan.

Mike Vernon ‏@M_Vernon
Tami Rabb: "(Ivan) flip flopped so much. It was a roller coaster ride." #Cal #Arizona

https://mobile.twitter.com/m_vernon

It's 52% chance now, baby!!!!!

84Cat · Post by **84Cat** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 6:01 pm

I heard 53.2%

rgdeuce · Post by **rgdeuce** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 6:09 pm

Shes purposefully building the tention I wouldnt get too excited

84Cat · Post by **84Cat** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 6:12 pm

rgdeuce wrote:Shes purposefully building the tention I wouldnt get too excited

Are you watching this somewhere?

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 6:13 pm

Luciano Pavarotti - La Donna È Mobile (Rigoletto): http://youtu.be/xCFEk6Y8TmM

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 6:14 pm

SCCats · Post by **SCCats** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 6:17 pm

Macho Grande · Post by **Macho Grande** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 6:20 pm

rgdeuce wrote:Shes purposefully building the tention I wouldnt get too excited

Weeks ago she said he had his mind made up already and that she was sworn to secrecy.

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 6:28 pm

What's the over/under on how many days before de-committing?

FightWildcatsFight · Post by **FightWildcatsFight** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 6:44 pm

How will he be announcing his decision? Is it on TV or something?

dirtbags · Post by **dirtbags** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 6:45 pm

15 minutes.

here's a livestream link for any fellow IR recruitment masochists

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