JT Tuimoloau, 5* 2021 DL, Bellevue (Eastside Catholic), WA (Offered 9/22/17)

I’m glad Hop did something right.

Tequilla said:

bananasnblondes said:

dnc said:

bananasnblondes said:

I like this, although I expect the bb offers from tOSU, SC, and Oregon will roll in soon

Being FIRST in both sports has to help.

He's coming here.

Yeah, it's a smart move that a school that's serious about recruiting would make (hopefully this is a sign that Jimmy will start to get more serious about it as HC). The basketball scholarship offer is meaningless since he's playing football but it's good to stroke the kid's ego.

I view it in one of two ways:

1) It’s a desperation play because we are getting blown out by Ohio and know if it’s football vs football we are in a bad spot

2) It’s a differentiator because Hop is committing to JTT that he has the ability to be a contributor to UW hoops and this isn’t a lip service offer ... also the ability for both JTT and Paolo to play together may hold some value in both recruitments

I read it as #3:

Jimmy just agreed to let him play both sports.

Guessing Pete wouldn't have. Jimmy probably considered then realized he has to.

Otherwise Hop already would have offered.

insinceredawg said:

bananasnblondes said:

A mildly interesting development. In the last few days, USC has picked up a ton of crystal dongs for 3 different defensive linemen (specifically SDE's) not named JTT (Foreman,Mobley, and Armitage). They already have another 4* d lineman committed.

I'm sure they would still take JTT but it could be a sign that they are willing to take other guys that want to commit now

Now let us doog...

https://twitter.com/selfmadecee_/status/1261401738931822594

insinceredawg said:

Mom is ready to fight the fuck on

https://twitter.com/AJTuimoloau/status/1263242494931693569

Wow ya I've never seen anything like it 🙄 what's next she gonna cry it rains in June?

smrt ... very smart.

looks like he could play d1 level hoops ... definitely another layer to his recruitment.

how's ohio state's basketball program?

huskyhooligan said:

It was below freezing earlier this month in Ohio.

plus, its ohio.

animate said:

smrt ... very smart.

looks like he could play d1 level hoops ... definitely another layer to his recruitment.

how's ohio state's basketball program?

animate said:

smrt ... very smart.

looks like he could play d1 level hoops ... definitely another layer to his recruitment.

how's ohio state's basketball program?

How many 6’4 290 PFs o Cs do you see I’m D1? Lol this offer is just to help out the football team. He can’t hoop at pac -12 level.

The most formidable presence at Haas Pavilion on Monday night was a 6-foot-8, 280-pound high school senior from Elk Grove.

Arik Armstead, rated the nation’s top overall college football prospect by Scout.com, wants to be a two-sport athlete in college.

Cal hopes he decides to become the next Tony Gonzalez and bring his multisport talents to Berkeley.

“I know about Tony Gonzalez,” said Armstead, referring to the future NFL Hall of Fame tight end. “He was a guy who did it at a high level in both sports, and he went to Cal, so it’s big.”

Armstead apparently is so good he can’t decide whether he wants to play offensive tackle or defensive end in college. Make no mistake, he also wants to play power forward.

“It’s definitely serious,” Armstead said. “I’m going to play both in college so the balance of both programs will be a big factor in my decision.”

Among 21 recruits who visited Cal for football two weekends ago, Armstead said he’s talked with both Jeff Tedford and Mike Montgomery about his desire to play two sports.

Both are on board with the idea, he said. Tedford “is good with everything. He said he and coach Montgomery would work it out. Cal’s definitely a serious contender.”

Addendum: Armstead is 6'8" and was the third highest rated basketball recruit in Northern California. He played in one basketball game at Oregon. 4 minutes and 2 points. Eventually someone pulls these kids aside and explains to them that they can make millions in the NFL and will never be a serious basketball player. NOC, I know - I've just seen this scenario from the local school before.

vadawg said:

DoogWhisperer said:

animate said:

smrt ... very smart.

looks like he could play d1 level hoops ... definitely another layer to his recruitment.

how's ohio state's basketball program?

animate said:

smrt ... very smart.

looks like he could play d1 level hoops ... definitely another layer to his recruitment.

how's ohio state's basketball program?

How many 6’4 290 PFs o Cs do you see I’m D1? Lol this offer is just to help out the football team. He can’t hoop at pac -12 level.

I didn't realize Pac 12 BBall was so amazing in talent! I guess I've been watching a different league for the past 10 years...hmmm

Ummm it’s still D1
How many 6’4 290 PFs or Cs are there at the D1 level?

DoogWhisperer said:

vadawg said:

DoogWhisperer said:

animate said:

smrt ... very smart.

looks like he could play d1 level hoops ... definitely another layer to his recruitment.

how's ohio state's basketball program?

animate said:

smrt ... very smart.

looks like he could play d1 level hoops ... definitely another layer to his recruitment.

how's ohio state's basketball program?

How many 6’4 290 PFs o Cs do you see I’m D1? Lol this offer is just to help out the football team. He can’t hoop at pac -12 level.

I didn't realize Pac 12 BBall was so amazing in talent! I guess I've been watching a different league for the past 10 years...hmmm

Ummm it’s still D1
How many 6’4 290 PFs or Cs are there at the D1 level?

You could easily be a 6’4 290 PF in college.

backthepack said:

Cares.

Just get him on campus.

Aren’t you fucks in phase 2 yet...