Bye Bye Tyrus

[GeauxTo]

Tyrus Thomas is expected to announce as early as Monday of next week that he is going pro. Thomas will be a top-six pick in the NBA draft and the money will be too much for him to turn down.

[thethrill]

That's too bad, although I can't blame the guy. When they throw that kind of money at you, it makes the decision pretty easy. That kid has a ton of talent, but I think he could have used a couple of more years of experience. I guess that's just how it goes these days.

[GeauxTo]

That's too bad, although I can't blame the guy. When they throw that kind of money at you, it makes the decision pretty easy. That kid has a ton of talent, but I think he could have used a couple of more years of experience. I guess that's just how it goes these days.
Yep, a year or two more would make a world of difference in his talent development. But he'll get a guaranteed three year pact with mega bucks. That's hard for a kid with his economic background to resist. (Shucks, I guess it would be hard for any of us to resist!)

[uscrules]

I think he has the talent to make it big in the NBA. That is the goal of any player and you have to take it while your name is hot. I don't blame him a bit,Good Luck.

[WooHawg]

Yeah that really is too bad. Just one more year would have helped him out alot. Both Thomas and Davis will announce today. What is this about Davis? I thought he already said he was coming back, why the press conference now? I have a bad feeling about this.

http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5200&ATCLID=268568

IF both were to go pro, what does this mean for Brady? A co-worker sent me this link, pay attention to the last line of the article. "Is Brady an upgrade over Sendek? Ask ACC coaches. First, though, make them stop laughing."

http://cbs.sportsline.com/collegebasketball/story/9373572

[GeauxTo]

Yeah that really is too bad. Just one more year would have helped him out alot. Both Thomas and Davis will announce today. What is this about Davis? I thought he already said he was coming back, why the press conference now? I have a bad feeling about this.

http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5200&ATCLID=268568

IF both were to go pro, what does this mean for Brady? A co-worker sent me this link, pay attention to the last line of the article. "Is Brady an upgrade over Sendek? Ask ACC coaches. First, though, make them stop laughing."

http://cbs.sportsline.com/collegebasketball/story/9373572
At the press conference today, Tyrus announced that he was going, Big Baby announced that he was staying. (Thank goodness!)
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[WooHawg]

Glad that Davis is hanging around. Really wish that Thomas would have stayed at least one more year but the $$ is talking so I understand that as well. Maybe Brady should have called Brandon Bass back in to talk to him.

[Tator]

They both made the choices that they felt would be best for them and I wish Thomas nothing but the best at the next level. Here's hoping that Davis will help lead the Tigers back to the final 4!!

[Jordan]

If Davis stays for all 4 years, I can only imagine how good his game will be entering the draft at that point... not as if he isn't good already. But I think he'll be one of the best (and biggest) "powerhouse" players in the game with a couple more years of development.

As for Thomas, hurts to see a kid with that much talent leave your school.... but I have no doubt he'll make LSU fans proud in the pros. With the money involved nowadays, it would be hard not to take the money if you're looking like a pretty quick draft pick. As long as you're smart with the money those first few years (unlike many athletes), you'll be able to set yourself and your family up for a lot of years even if things don't work out quite like you expected in the pros.