Bj Edwards in the portal? [confirmed]

[tombowalker]

Im reading into it exactly what I believe to be true. Edwards is going to be a really good player somewhere.

That's perfectly fine. We all have our own opinions.

But again... it's a bit silly if you're looking at JJJ's statement as some sort of validation.

He's a company man giving the company line.... just as he should.

 

[GrayWaterCanine]

Why are you so triggered by BJ Edwards? Why so sensitive?

Not sure what you are referencing. You seem to have misunderstood and generated your own sensitivity of some sort. Good luck with that.

 

[jaguinn5]

No reason except for the fact he did absolutely nothing this year other than get whipped off the dribble defensively

So by that logic I'm guessing you hate every true freshman that doesn't come in ready to dominate.

 

[MinisterofDef#92]

It doesn't really matter at this point. He will play somewhere else next year, and there is no reason to assume he won't be a good player. Not sure why all these "fans" hate this kid so much.

Initial poster makes a demonstrably false statement(s) about a player

Multiple posters respond with facts and reason about said player (with many wishing him well wherever he ends up)

1 or more posters then decry all the "hate" for said player

The VN way

 

[MoCo_Vol]

JJJ said it best (on Twitter): Edwards is going to be a star.

I mean Drew Pember is a star, but also wouldn't be doing what he's doing there in the SEC.

Wish BJ the best though, will be interesting to see where he lands.

 

[therickbol]

It doesn't really matter at this point. He will play somewhere else next year, and there is no reason to assume he won't be a good player. Not sure why all these "fans" hate this kid so much.

This post is so 2023. Constructive criticism/ facts being shared is viewed as "hating on" someone.

 

[birdie74]

It doesn't really matter at this point. He will play somewhere else next year, and there is no reason to assume he won't be a good player. Not sure why all these "fans" hate this kid so much.

No hate here. Hope he does well wherever he lands! All I commented on was his handle - which is loose for an effective PG…

 

[Pennheel]

Maybe ETSU

Yeah, that's what I'm thinking. He can go back home and produce immediately. Hate to see him go,but wish him the best whatever he decides.

 

[mtvols]

TOS is saying SMU

 

[Stoerner Fumbles]

BJ leaving was a slow thoughtful process that involved both sides. Anybody who wants to dump on the kid or the coaches doesn’t understand how this works. Going to play for Lanier will be an easy transition, if he takes that path.

 

[OrangeVolMan]

It doesn't really matter at this point. He will play somewhere else next year, and there is no reason to assume he won't be a good player. Not sure why all these "fans" hate this kid so much.

Stating an opinion that BJ is not going to be a good player in the SEC does not mean someone hates BJ. That is the same as you saying he would be a good player in the SEC. I have nothing against BJ but I do not think he is a SEC caliber player. He may do well if he transfers down.

 

[SGMVols]

TOS is saying SMU

Guess Barnes sold Lanier on taking him.

 

[walkenvol]

Stating an opinion that BJ is not going to be a good player in the SEC does not mean someone hates BJ. That is the same as you saying he would be a good player in the SEC. I have nothing against BJ but I do not think he is a SEC caliber player. He may do well if he transfers down.

We saw so little of him this season - how can anyone have an opinion on him good or bad?

 

[vols 30]

B.J. Edwards transfers to SMU from Tennessee basketball

 

[Vols till I fall]

Everyone hyping up BJ Edwards so much and he ends up at SMU
Some people need to stop pretending like they know basketball

 

[vols 30]

Everyone hyping up BJ Edwards so much and he ends up at SMU
Some people need to stop pretending like they know basketball

SMU has been pretty good lately, but I get your point. I guess the power conferences were not interested

 

[Vols till I fall]

SMU has been pretty good lately, but I get your point. I guess the power conferences were not interested

Congratulations to BJ, this is nothing against him, but people were making him out to be this complete stud that had options to go to the likes of Kentucky.

I wish BJ well, he can do good at a lower level

 

[RockyTopTexas]

Welcome to Dallas

 

[AllVols3]

Welcome to Dallas

Happy for BJ. Hope he balls out!!!

 

[CAVPUT]

B.J. Edwards transfers to SMU from Tennessee basketball

Good luck to the young man.

 

[EasternVol]

SMU has been pretty good lately, but I get your point. I guess the power conferences were not interested

Seems like he would have had more options if he declared earlier.

 

[TennaciousD957]

SMU has been pretty good lately, but I get your point. I guess the power conferences were not interested

Not trying to be snarky, but SMU was 10-22 (5-13) last season. They did have a pretty good 2021-2022 season at 24-9 (13-4). All the other previous seasons were very mediocre. Not to mention the AAC is falling apart. Houston, Cincy, and UCF are gone. It’s a full mid major conference at best now. This is a big step down for BJ.