Braves Sign Devon Hodges -- It's official now

[Toyota12]

I have heard that's when other fans started to hear about Hodges and how impressive he was at an open gym workout Monday on campus. He liked Bradley and loved the facilities and wanted to come to Bradley. He was invited back Thursday for the official visit, and the rest is history.

http://bradleyfans.com/vb/showthread.php?p=229487#post229487

And now, fans should be prepared for the next possible commitment coming soon.
We'll have more as soon as we can.

Hey, Coach i hope it is big news like one certain power forward around 6'8!!!!

[LittleBrave]

I have heard that's when other fans started to hear about Hodges and how impressive he was at an open gym workout Monday on campus. He liked Bradley and loved the facilities and wanted to come to Bradley. He was invited back Thursday for the official visit, and the rest is history.

http://bradleyfans.com/vb/showthread.php?p=229487#post229487

And now, fans should be prepared for the next possible commitment coming soon.
We'll have more as soon as we can.

We ARE prepared, Da Coach! Bring it on!
Thanks to you, Tornado, and to others who had a little more info. than the rest of us to fill us in on recruiting Devon as much as you could.

[DUBrave5]

THAT is some interesting stuff. And I'm quite impressed with a local blogger taking on their local town with FOIA requests. I've done one before to expose a slimy police officer, so I love crap like that. Direct way for citizens to get to the bottom of things. Glad his story got out.

Sorry but that blog is a joke. I read it and it seems like it was written by someone who has an ax to grind against that school system. I am a product of that school system. Yes it is corrupt. But Romeoville is also in that school district. Nobody in their right mind would transfer from Neaqua to Romeoville, people transfer to that school, not from that school. Especially knowing the corruption in the 365U.

Don't get me wrong, I hope Hodges finds success here. But it worries me having a kid bounce between Neaqua Valley, then Romeoville, and then Bolingbrook. I will remain reserved until I see how he does here, hopefully I end up surprised.

[Da Coach]

I agree the blog sounds like they have an axe to grind, and you can't always believe what is in a private blog. But this blog does identify those behind it, so it is not anonymous, and they have been blogging about a large number of issues in their community for years.

FWIH, Devon and his mother were forced to move because of financial problems, and inability to keep their house. None of their moves were made for basketball purposes, yet politicians tried to make a case of that for their own personal gain.

Amazing that we see innumerable reports all the time where school officials and/or families bend or break rules for the purpose of getting kids eligible at new schools. This is a rare example of a kid who did nothing wrong, but the school he should have been allowed to play for manipulated the process to keep him ineligible.

[DUBrave5]

I agree the blog sounds like they have an axe to grind, and you can't always believe what is in a private blog. But this blog does identify those behind it, so it is not anonymous, and they have been blogging about a large number of issues in their community for years.

FWIH, Devon and his mother were forced to move because of financial problems, and inability to keep their house. None of their moves were made for basketball purposes, yet politicians tried to make a case of that for their own personal gain.

Amazing that we see innumerable reports all the time where school officials and/or families bend or break rules for the purpose of getting kids eligible at new schools. This is a rare example of a kid who did nothing wrong, but the school he should have been allowed to play for manipulated the process to keep him ineligible.

Not to nitpick DC, but the blog says that they transferred from Romeoville to Bolingbrook for that reason. Why transfer to Romeoville in the first place especially when Neaqua is a very good school. Sure they have their problems like every school does, but I'm not going to lie,that school district is better. According to the blog "He transferred from Nequa High his Freshman year to bless the Romeoville High School team with a top notch player that assisted them to success." That sounds like a basketball decision, not a financial one.

He may very well be one of the most unluckiest people out there with the run of bad luck that he caught. Like I said I hope he finds success on the hilltop. It sounds like he already started to fit in well with the team. And hopefully he'll break the mold that male athletes that have gone D-1 from Bolingbrook have created.

[tornado]

if having an axe to grind somehow disqualifies someone's opinion, then who is left??

[Da Coach]

FWIH, both his transfers were necessitated by financial issues the family was having. Both were legitimate moves, and neither was related to any basketball issues, and thus DH's eligibility should never have been an issue.

[DUBrave5]

if having an axe to grind somehow disqualifies someone's opinion, then who is left??

When did I ever say it disqualified their opinion? My words were "Sorry but that blog is a joke. I read it and it seems like it was written by someone who has an ax to grind against that school system." Blogs are meant for a person's opinion, but that doesn't necessarily mean that it is fact or all true. There are always two sides to every story. I never said it disqualified them.

[tornado]

DUBrave -- I only meant to point out that sure he might have an axe to grind but he may also be the only one standing up for what's right against those in the school system that appear to have ruined Devon's chances to play at Bolingbrook.
I think the reader can easily tell or should easily have the opportunity to hear and see those opinions whether there's an axe to grind or not..
and still readily be able to figure out for himself what's true and what is not.

[AZ BU Fan]

Time to give credit where credit is due.....As T had proclaimed, new BU facilities seem to be helping new BU management land some pretty good new players, and apparently, asst coaches!

Some day in the future, to recognize the guy who helped make it happen, perhaps name the practice floor after JL...

[Da Coach]

Can't tell when you're serious or not. Maybe we should just stick to haiku.

[AZ BU Fan]

Can't tell when you're serious or not. Maybe we should just stick to haiku.

OK.....

No smiles, winks or devils.
Sincere credit, it is true
Pro change, but not hate

Deserved more time?
Can relatives stay too long?
Time to pass the torch

Les was more for Braves
All good things come to an end
Honor his success

Not an alum or staff
No real dog in this here fight
Post here to stir pots

Can support both sides
Similar passion for each
Tough to label me

[Future Walk-On]

OK.....

No smiles, winks or devils.
Sincere credit, it is true
Pro change, but not hate

Deserved more time?
Can relatives stay too long?
Time to pass the torch

Les was more for Braves
All good things come to an end
Honor his success

Not a alum or staff
No real dog in this here fight
Post here to stir pots

Can support both sides
Similar passion for each
Tough to label me

want to sing in my band?

[Beninator]

OK.....

No smiles, winks or devils.
Sincere credit, it is true
Pro change, but not hate

Deserved more time?
Can relatives stay too long?
Time to pass the torch

Les was more for Braves
All good things come to an end
Honor his success

Not a alum or staff

No real dog in this here fight
Post here to stir pots

Can support both sides
Similar passion for each
Tough to label me

Well done! ((((Applause)))

[Big Time Fan]

FWIH, both his transfers were necessitated by financial issues the family was having. Both were legitimate moves, and neither was related to any basketball issues, and thus DH's eligibility should never have been an issue.

That may be true but if it was financial, how did they afford the expense of personal trainers?