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Post by iona1970 on Feb 6, 2020 19:44:49 GMT -5
Are there really multiple players snipping? Can you tell me who, and what types of things they're saying? I'm going to try to pull off getting to Quinny. Daughter has a dance competition in Danbury, so tackling 84 on a Friday is a challenge. I would likely not get there until mid first half. Back to your comment, it's aligned with my comment re how the team should totally commit to defense, and the offense will come. If they don't defend vs Quinny, Quinny will score 90+ and I don't think we can match that. All of that aside, I have yet to change my Caesar's reservation to include Tuesday. Part laziness, but also part hope that we're going to surge and somehow finish top 5. Don't really want to get into specifics, just an Instagram post I saw, along with the comment section and what appeared to be comment of something like if they aint with us they against us. My point is really that if anyone from the team is even acknowledging any "hate" or whatever you want to call it, their hoops priorities don't seem to be in order. but its ok for adults to complain about kids
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Post by broguy99 on Feb 6, 2020 19:48:44 GMT -5
Kids.. most of them are young adults who will be working in the real world in a year or 2. Maybe some pro ball who knows. If you cant handle some adversity in basketball, good luck in the job world.
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Post by Super on Feb 6, 2020 19:59:02 GMT -5
Kids.. most of them are young adults who will be working in the real world in a year or 2. Maybe some pro ball who knows. If you cant handle some adversity in basketball, good luck in the job world. Wow!
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Post by St. Louis Gael on Feb 6, 2020 20:03:24 GMT -5
Kids.. most of them are young adults who will be working in the real world in a year or 2. Maybe some pro ball who knows. If you cant handle some adversity in basketball, good luck in the job world. Let's say you decided to take an exciting though somewhat risky new job. You have to relocate half way around the world. The day you arrive, you learn that your new boss (the one who promised you the sun, the moon, and the stars in order to convince you to take this job) was just fired. Your new boss just got hired, and is not very fluent in his job. I think you would be a little stressed and looking for your return ticket.
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Post by ic1983 on Feb 6, 2020 20:10:34 GMT -5
Let’s put it this way. Constructive criticism is distinct from character attacks. Constructive criticism may not be welcomed, but could possibly be helpful in the long run. Character attacks help no one. As disappointed as all who follow Iona basketball are with this season, I think most of us fall into the constructive criticism category; including the criticism we sometimes hand out to fellow posters.
Let’s all try to be constructive, even when we are venting. Me included.
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Post by iona05 on Feb 6, 2020 20:34:59 GMT -5
I am usually 100% pro student athlete in these instances, but even I think that the players are being a little too sensitive if this is true.
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Post by Super on Feb 6, 2020 20:44:23 GMT -5
I am usually 100% pro student athlete in these instances, but even I think that the players are being a little too sensitive if this is true. “Quitters” is over the top—sorry!
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Post by broguy99 on Feb 6, 2020 21:02:04 GMT -5
Were not the coaches, clearly (iona would prob be doomed if we were).. but even thought Cluess is supposedly in contact with the players, id have to think some of the effort/decisions from certain players would be addressed during these games if he were around. I will continue to support this team but i think some of these players and especially managers needs some work in the mental toughness field.
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Post by thehat on Feb 6, 2020 22:36:53 GMT -5
I am usually 100% pro student athlete in these instances, but even I think that the players are being a little too sensitive if this is true. “Quitters” is over the top—sorry! disagree
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Post by brffdone on Feb 6, 2020 23:23:07 GMT -5
Very interesting thread leading up to tomorrow nights game vs. Quinnipiac. It was started 15 hours ago and there have been 24 posts. Only two posts even come close to talking about the game. Maybe we should change the title of the thread!
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Post by epatrick on Feb 6, 2020 23:23:48 GMT -5
There is a difference between quitting and a loss of confidence. This team's confidence has been riddled by circumstances beyond players control. They didn't quit last year and I don't think they are about to this year. Go Gaels!
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Post by iona1970 on Feb 6, 2020 23:54:04 GMT -5
I am usually 100% pro student athlete in these instances, but even I think that the players are being a little too sensitive if this is true. “Quitters” is over the top—sorry! Saying to bench EJ who won 3 titles and played over 100 games while never getting into trouble and representing the school proudly is also over the top
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Post by iona1970 on Feb 6, 2020 23:55:42 GMT -5
“Quitters” is over the top—sorry! disagree Hat, how many games have u gone to this year? You quit on this team and season as much as anyone
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Post by iona1970 on Feb 6, 2020 23:56:23 GMT -5
There is a difference between quitting and a loss of confidence. This team's confidence has been riddled by circumstances beyond players control. They didn't quit last year and I don't think they are about to this year. Go Gaels! Great post
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Post by thehat on Feb 7, 2020 0:02:37 GMT -5
Hat, how many games have u gone to this year? You quit on this team and season as much as anyone I quit?? You shouldn't be allowed to say that, its over the top.
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