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tmatheny

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I struggle to understand the legal jargon (btw this whole court/NCAA drama would be an outstanding class on law and how it works) but does this mean they will have a final answer soon? Also can Cameron Fens not join since he is attached to the Tenn lawsuit?
 
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tmatheny said:
I struggle to understand the legal jargon (btw this whole court/NCAA drama would be an outstanding class on law and how it works) but does this mean they will have a final answer soon? Also can Cameron Fens not join since he is attached to the Tenn lawsuit?
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NAL, but I had read previously in other reporting that individual plaintiffs could not participate in multiple class action lawsuits in different courts. So I believe that means Fens is tied to the TN case only, unless the Wisne case or some other makes a ruling that affects all athletes nationally.

@BenSherman’s IC article that @TommyAshley referenced indicates that the Indiana case our athletes just joined has this thursday as a final deadline for additional arguments from the parties involved. That should mean the judge could issue a final ruling or create a new TPO at anytime thereafter.

of course the NCAA is highly likely to appeal any unfavorable ruling immediately. that could mean an appeals court could way in to reverse a decision in the future.

the IC article had this quote: “All four players, along with Fens, have been eligible to practice with their teams but cannot play in games unless and until a court rules in their favor. Inside Carolina has confirmed that both Verhoff and Fens have been practicing, but there’s been no official word from the field hockey program. “

while it is accurate to say we have no confirmation that these three are fully practicing (Heck, Bruning, Mendez) we do know they are at least at practice as grad assistants and attending games with the team on the sideline (I can see them on broadcasts.) So in my opinion, whether they are “practicing” or not is a distinction without a difference.

delving into further speculation, I think it may be telling that joining this case specifically at such a late date may be telling. My guess is that UNC-related legal council has advised these Tar Heels that this particular case has the best chance of a favorable outcome. Though there could be excluded from some cases due to some eligibility factor for that class of plaintiffs?
 
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JOB1937

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3397char said:
while it is accurate to say we have no confirmation that these three are fully practicing (Heck, Bruning, Mendez) we do know they are at least at practice as grad assistants and attending games with the team on the sideline (I can see them on broadcasts.) So in my opinion, whether they are “practicing” or not is a distinction without a difference.

delving into further speculation, I think it may be telling that joining this case specifically at such a late date may be telling. My guess is that UNC-related legal council has advised these Tar Heels that this particular case has the best chance of a favorable outcome. Though there could be excluded from some cases due to some eligibility factor for that class of plaintiffs?
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I can confirm that all 3 fhockey players have been participating in practice (other than when Mendez and Heck were practicing and playing with the national team).
 
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JCTarHeel

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Stating the obvious here but having Heck, Mendez, and Brüning ruled eligible would massively change the trajectory of our season.

Seth Meyers Please GIF by Late Night with Seth Meyers
 
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I am glad we get an extra couple days of practice and time to prepare for Virginia. Hopefully this benefits the team and results with another W. I also am hoping with the start of ACC play, that they will kick it up a notch.

I think so far, Bruder is feeling the pressure and is trying to do too much. We’ve seen her a few times not get good hits on corner attempts for example.. And that is not like her.

We need at least two players to really step it up in the midfield to help advance the ball. This is where most of our issue lies, which in turn creates a lot of pressure on our defense. I’m hoping Catchpole fills this need. We need her to.

Gooo Heels!
 
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Deja_Blu

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UVa pulls their GK with 6:33 remaining to no avail.
Duke wins 1-0.
UVa rolls into KSS on Sunday with a chip on their shoulder for a noon push back.
 
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Deja_Blu

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Love the ODU coach's post Providence game comments.
Not so much against us, no matter how accurate.
 
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Deja_Blu

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Except for Cal's next opponent, NW.
NW plays like we did just several years ago.
Relentless, quick, fast, passes are accurate and connect; they refuse to be beaten; they find a way and make it happen.
Every team can be beaten - eventually.
( See ODU (9), Maryland (8) and of course us (11).)
 
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Deja_Blu said:
Except for Cal's next opponent, NW.
NW plays like we did just several years ago.
Relentless, quick, fast, passes are accurate and connect; they refuse to be beaten; they find a way and make it happen.
Every team can be beaten - eventually.
( See ODU (9), Maryland (8) and of course us (11).)
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Our team is really young right now and we have players who have only played a little bit in the past with the exception of Bruder. Teams are focusing on taken her away and they are daring the other players to make plays. Our veterans are in a position where they have to make plays now and they are not use to doing this because of little playing time in the past. It is taking time for all players to adjust to their new roles and new expectations with the exception of CB. This is due to the lack of playing time for the veteran players and freshmen being new to college level hockey which is more physical, faster, and mental unlike high school field hockey.
 
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Jriv23

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NW is a more veteran lead team. They have players that have played a ton of college level hockey when they were younger so that are seasoned as well which is totally the opposite of our team.
 
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Deja_Blu

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NW defeats Cal 2-0.
No video; box score not out yet.
If accurate, NW played 19; Cal 11.
NW was firing shot at the cage until Full Time.
 
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