Middleton declares for draft

[Hambone420]

ouch. SEC year 1 for aggy just got that much tougher... gonna be fun to watch, lol

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebask...ares-for-draft

[sonuvabear]

I think I remember his name. That's about it. Good luck?

[EGOTbear]

who?

[Hoggle]

Ya... good luck with that

[GolferBear]

Dude had an injury plagued year, but is still a baller if healthy. Aggie is screwed.

[Baylor3216]

And the long continued road of national irrelevance continues.

Watching your enemies driven before you is sooooo glorious!

[AdamKaye321]

Aggy tears continue to taste so sweet.

[CarmelBear]

Didn't see him on the mock draft boards. Where might he get picked?

[rjd526]

The only thing is the SEC West is cake compared to the Big 12. In fact, most of the SEC is cake compared to the Big 12.

[S11]

The only thing is the SEC West is cake compared to the Big 12. In fact, most of the SEC is cake compared to the Big 12.

Exactly. Average RPI ranking for the last 5 years for the Big 12's core 8 (10-tcu-wvu) is in TE mid 60s. That is pretty much even with the ACC 14 which is #1.

SEC's 11 teams pre-expansion not named Kentucky average around 95. UF, Vandy, and Mizzou are the only strong performers in that time frame and are all in the other division.

Big drop in competition.

[marco]

Dude had an injury plagued year, but is still a baller if healthy. Aggie is screwed.

Hey now, they're in on Fabyon. They even had a "100 thumbs up" thread for the guy. GDA. They just don't get why folks laugh.

http://texags.com/main/forum.reply.a...879&forum_id=7

[Hambone420]

Exactly. Average RPI ranking for the last 5 years for the Big 12's core 8 (10-tcu-wvu) is in TE mid 60s. That is pretty much even with the ACC 14 which is #1.

SEC's 11 teams pre-expansion not named Kentucky average around 95. UF, Vandy, and Mizzou are the only strong performers in that time frame and are all in the other division.

Big drop in competition.

looking at the last 5 years, it is a big drop.

in the current climate, it's simply not.. it's a quality league and will continue to be next year. the league is stocked with good coaches right now. it will definitely stay a top 5 RPI league for the time being, IMO

[ktownbear]

Middleton is a really nice player but I'm surprised he's leaving after the year that he had.

[Gcoppinger]

Middleton is a really nice player but I'm surprised he's leaving after the year that he had.

rumors are surfacing that he and CBK were at odds, and if I remember correctly, he also said at the beginning of the year that he was declaring for the draft after this basketball season was over.

[BearForce]

looking at the last 5 years, it is a big drop.

in the current climate, it's simply not.. it's a quality league and will continue to be next year. the league is stocked with good coaches right now. it will definitely stay a top 5 RPI league for the time being, IMO

Which means to both your points, Aggy has a chance to win/dominate their division but then gets waxed in the conference tourney and may not get a NCAA bid as we have seen previous SEC West "champions" not get bids.

[Bear89]

Which means to both your points, Aggy has a chance to win/dominate their division but then gets waxed in the conference tourney and may not get a NCAA bid as we have seen previous SEC West "champions" not get bids.

I could live with this. They could fly an an "SEC West Champs" banner at Reed Arena, get some rings from Jostens and enjoy March Madness from the comfort of their couches.

[xiledinok]

He best freshen up his foreign language skills.
I think I'll drop off my name at Thunder gift shop and declare myself ready for the NBA. Other posters need to go ahead and do the same thing. You and Aggie will have alot in common on draft night.

[S11]

looking at the last 5 years, it is a big drop.

in the current climate, it's simply not.. it's a quality league and will continue to be next year. the league is stocked with good coaches right now. it will definitely stay a top 5 RPI league for the time being, IMO

Its a good league but is a step down in competition from playing the 18 game big 12 slate.

I am sure it will be top 5 rpi but mainly due to the PAC sucking.

[old bear71]

I'm so confused. I thought every player in Texas was slobbering ready to play in the SEC. Was told now that the Ags were in the SEC they would not only dominate all recruiting but their current players couldn't wait to play in a real conference...even wearing SEC patches on their practice jerseys!! But, I keep reading where some players are decommitting and transferring.

[Strat]

I'm so confused. I thought every player in Texas was slobbering ready to play in the SEC. Was told now that the Ags were in the SEC they would not only dominate all recruiting but their current players couldn't wait to play in a real conference...even wearing SEC patches on their practice jerseys!! But, I keep reading where some players are decommitting and transferring.

Branch transferred mid year, Middeton turns pro, Hibbert is transferring and now there is a rumor on Texags that Roberson is transferring. Aggy returns Elston Turner, Ray Turner who contributed last year and that is about it. I don't think we need to worry about Aggy flyin an SEC west championship banner anytime soon since they have to projected to come in last in the SEC west next year. Auburn, Arky, and LSU all return some decent talent.