Jesse James Berry (The Outlaw)
March 8, 2010 Tom Blackburn 
Best...shirt...everNext to providing pertinent analysis and accurate information, there is nothing the majority of Blackburn Review writers despise more than discussing recruiting. Regardless, Ollie's last post, specifically his take on Jesse James Berry, got my attention.
Indulge me by checking out this excerpt from WLFI.com, won't you?
Earlier this season, a decision was made by coach Bunnell and the Berry family to sit him out for a couple of games. They made this decision to show Berry the high expectations they have for him both on and off the court.
Berry says, "Yes, I do think it was the best for me. I had a little adjustment with coach. We were kind of into it, but I got my head on straight and I'm back with my coach and everything's cool, so we're good."
Coach Bunnell explains, "His mom and me got together. We felt like we needed to make sure he was going in the right direction. Not just basketball wise, but off the court stuff, and he handled that extremely well."
Just so we are clear, when your coach sits you down for a few games as a "little adjustment" -- that's not promising. Especially considering that Berry is one of the better players in the state and essentially carries his team on offense. Is anyone else excited for Berry's freshman season?
Additionally, there is this gem on YouTube. I'm not sure if it's Jesse's friends/teammates fucking with him, or if it's just someone with an ax to grind. Either way, you're in good company if you have a rap song dedicated to your selfishness while you are still in high school. That's big time, folks. One way or another, I got a feeling this kid is leaving UD as a legend.
A shoot first, shoot again combo guard (with an apparent attitude problem and an aversion to playing defense) in Brian Gregory's system? No way this ends poorly, right?
Lastly, let's get some A-10 tournament related info out there.
Richmond at 5/1? That's what you call a value bet. At 13/2, Saint Louis is just slightly more favored to win in AC than your Flyers. Personally, I kind of like UD's probable schedule in the A-10 tournament. If UD gets by George Washington, they would face Xavier (UD has more than held their own against the Muskies this year) and then likely Richmond (the Spiders lack of rebounding means they are always vulnerable). I'm not sayin', I'm just sayin'...
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Charlotte
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15/1
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Dayton
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8/1
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Rhode Island
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10/1
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Richmond
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5/1
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St Louis
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13/2
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Temple
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3/2
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Xavier
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7/4
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Field
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15/1
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