Who cares maplewood doesn’t produce quality athletes thats a joke high school…

It’s Frustrating to see the recruiting that Minn has been able to do here in the last few yrs. It makes no sense: Less success, limited game exposure, limited big 10 history here & when you leave St. Louis…Who goes to the far north?

so much for having the border locked down, and actually, i think minnesota has a couple national championships from many years ago. don’t believe missouri has any.

Its ashame. he will get lost in Minnesota. Doesnt he know it is cold up there? And there is like 45,000 students that all sound like they’re from Canada. Not to mention that both their football and basketball programs suck.

Too much interest in b-ball for my taste. I am not sure how anyone can be a 2-sport athlete now a days with the 12 month commitment that both sports require. Especially in a football program that will be going to bowl games every year now - makes it really hard to play b-ball effectively.

Wingo is the main target to get and Richardson is the main one to keep.

The kid made the best choice for him. I commend his choice and wish him all the best. Whatever the reason the kid decided to go to the school that fits him best. He had to make a decision like a man and he did. If he had chosen to go to the Univ. of Bagdad I’d have to respect his decision. The kid can really play and he will definitely bring ecxitement to Minn. football.

Good luck, good studying and GOD Bless,

BO

Hate to lose a good player. Does this young man realize that there is 12 inches of snow on the gound up there with more coming. Temp -6 with wind chill of -28.

Snow season in Minnesota starts in September ends in April.

Seriouly, Good Luck in school

This was a package deal. His HS coach, who played DI ball at SLU is going to join him at MN. Tubby Smith gave this opportunity weeks ago. I just hope he doesn’t blow out a knee during football. This kid has a sweet shot from the outside.

I’m glad he’s playing both sports. I’ve seen this guy play basketball a few times, he’s amazing.

I’m curious to know the concern- if any- of many like mizzoujosh since his/their sentiments is that Maplewood doesn’t produce quality athletes; by the way, you may be right, but who cares because I believe it to be safe to assume that you did not contribute to the tuition fund.

Furthermore, the negativity from some of the bloggers may serve as supporting reasons as to why some Missouri High School athletes don’t choose “Missouri” higher learing institutions; maybe when they get there they will be confronted with mindsets that so heavily present themselves today. They’re only good athletes if they choose a school of “your” choice. Get MILK, or CHOOSE A MORE POSITIVE LIFE”STYLE.” Go Bryan, GO Maplewood and congratulations Gabrielle Scholar at Maplewood….

Really? Most of the posts on here are so negative. WHY? I can’t believe the majority of the posters for this article can be so cruel. I commend those who are sincere in their well wishes for this young man. He made this choice for the best interests of himself and his family. Bryant Allen is a VERY motivated person. Did you here him after his press conference? His next goal is to win the Heisman Trophy. His skills in both football and basketball are just superior to 99.9% of the athletes in this area. Good luck to you, Bryant, and congratulations on such a big decision in your life.

Minnesota plays home games in a dome, it won’t be 105 in the summer during off season workouts and he gets to play for a big time basketball coach in Tubby Smith. Sounds like a good deal to me. Good luck to the young man.

The goofers will have a new outdoor stadium next year. I’m not sure I would call them an up and coming team. They lost their last game to Iowa 55-0.

“I’m curious to know the concern- if any- of many like mizzoujosh since his/their sentiments is that Maplewood doesn’t produce quality athletes; by the way, you may be right, but who cares because I believe it to be safe to assume that you did not contribute to the tuition fund.”

what?? hey bro trust me I don’t care at all im just telling you thats a sh** school that DOESNT PRODUCE D1 ATHLETES…furthermore if this guy was so great and gonna win the hiesman i dont think he woulda been considering Ill state just call me crazy

1. The fact that a school the size of Maplewood can produce a DI athlete good enough to play in the Big 10 is notable.

2. As good as he is (yes, I’ve seen him play), two sports at that level is too difficult. He’ll end up choosing one.

3. If it’s true that Frazier is going, too, then the familiarity is a positive draw for Allen.

4. The Big 10 is far superior to anything in the Big 12 North. Who want’s to get waxed by Oklahoma every year?

Good choice Bryant, must have been lured by the weather!

Best of luck to him, but come on, Minnesota???? That is a very average, at best, program in a very weak Big 10 conference. He will NEVER be a Heismann candidate playing there. As for B-ball, Kentucky ran Tubby Smith off. He could only win with Rick Pitino’s old players. Never did anything on his own. Plus, absolutely BRUTAL winters. OUCH!!!

jj double j,

You forgot to add that he’ll also have the pleasure of playing outdoors when the new U of M stadium is completed. It is a shame, though, when you think about the talent (most notably the guy up in NE) that the U has snatched from MO. It reminds me of Wisconsin (the Fletchers) back in the late 80’s and 90’s.

Mizzoujosh, thanks to Bryant Allen Maplewood won Conference titles in football back to back years for the first time in 29 years, and he led them to a state championship in basketball last season, its just ashame that the school you attended “Rosati Kain” doesnt have football. quit being a sore sport, hes a good kid and with Mizzous defense, would you want to go there as a DB ???

I hope he breaks his leg

It is very obvious to me that mizzoujosh has not watch Bryant Allen play. While it is true that Maplewood does not yearly produce Division one caliber atheletes, it has produce a number of division one caliber atheletes over it history. I could name a few for you it you like. I would venture to say that any school can make that same claim. To say what mizzoujosh say just show he has a bias against maplewood in particular. Bryant has a strong desire to play two sports and Minnesota probably enticed by given him that opportunity. I also remember that Laurence Maroney went to Minnesota, from Normandy, and wound up playing in the NFL and he was not the first football player, from this area, to go Minnesota to play NFL football. So from those stand points it is not a bad chose for Bryant. I pray only the best for him, and for all the atheletes from this area that are blessed to be able to have earned a scholarship not matter where they are going or what school they came from!