Now Wright seeks transfer????
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Sucks but this seems to be much more understandable than Keglar. Peters and Q are going to be our leaders on the perimeter, and Stapleton will probably suck up a lot of minutes when we're not going really small ball. If young Weatherspoon is as good as people say, he could demand some minutes too. I'm guessing it's not just playing time as he seems to be in a good position to be the primary backup to Q, but I can see the depth chart being a little concerning to him.
At the time, I dont think impact players(starters or those playing a lot of minutes) were leaving programs across the country at the rate they are now.
Really because Howland had 11, yes 11 transfers in 5 years at UCLA. It happens. We were really guard heavy, so I can understand with Eli. Mario, not so much.
Seems obvious we should have signed a couple more guys last year...
We're down to 10 scholly guys and personally I expect nothing from 2 of those guys in the post but hope I'm wrong. Already basically down to 8 SEC-level players. God forbid we have an injury or two.
So much for being excited about next year...
We're down to 10 scholly guys and personally I expect nothing from 2 of those guys in the post but hope I'm wrong. Already basically down to 8 SEC-level players. God forbid we have an injury or two.
So much for being excited about next year...
I didn't get to watch much of either of them but thought Wright was getting minutes ahead of Carter. If he wasn't clearly ahead of Carter, then this shouldn't be a surprise at all.
And don't worry about Peters our resident Eeyore on Twitter tweeted at Peters and said "I guess your transferring now, huh?"
He replied "No sir"
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He replied "No sir"
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True?
Impact players were transferring back 10 years ago at the rate they are now? Sure bout that?
For our program, it is imperative to mix your signing classes and rosters with not just those high level recruits and AAU stars but also with those who truly appreciate being a part of team and playing whatever role that is ask of them. We are missing that mix of those type players.
Eli wright is promising, but a spot we can afford to lose a guy since we will have both spoons, carter, LP...but damn.
Unless we lose an All-American or All-SEC player I'm not sure it's even worth mentioning which players transfer out after each season.
"That said, about 40% of all MBB players who enter Division I directly out of high school depart their initial school by the end of their sophomore year."
It just is what it is.
http://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/research/tracking-transfer-division-i-men-s-basketball
"That said, about 40% of all MBB players who enter Division I directly out of high school depart their initial school by the end of their sophomore year."
It just is what it is.
http://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/research/tracking-transfer-division-i-men-s-basketball
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Those are two terms the have quit teaching the latest generation of kids.
In their minds, they should get anything they want just because they exist.
My youngest is filthy with this mentality and shares the philosophy with all the other kids his age.
That's why they all loved Bernie"give'em everything for free" Sanders.
I'm just waiting for him to hit that "wall" we all eventually run into like his older brother and sister had to.
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But if they worked hard and dont see earing their spot in the cards or tea leaves, then what? Sit on the bench for the second half of your college career?...or maybe try to find a situation where you can better your chances at participating in what is a finite experience?
Man up
And work harder. Its a ***** move to pack up and change schools because you faced adversity in the form of someone being better than you when you are an underclassman. Just because you think you worked hard for 1 season doesn't mean the offense should run through you. Sure, there are probably a few legitimate reasons to transfer, but they would be the exception not the rule. 40% transfers shows what the entitlement of the AAU culture has done to basketball. It also speaks to the mentality of people today, as already mentioned in this thread.
I always laugh when an older generation accuses a younger one of anything. Where do you think all these spoiled brats came from? Behind every whiny kid is someone from your generation telling them they deserve better, and sometimes they are right.
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That's stupid. You have four years to play college ball and then it's over for most of these guys. There's nothing wrong with wanting to play during college and going to a school with less competition at you position. It's just a game.
Now lots of transfers are kids being unrealistic and/or butting heads with a demanding coach, but for the kids like weight who could very easily never really crack,the regular rotation? Nothing wrong with going and being a starter or staying and being more of a role player or a bench sitter. Whatever the kid wants to do.
Of course it's not wrong, it's weak. They went joined a team, didn't immediately get what they wanted, so they went somewhere easier. Sorry, I think people should have some pride and not be afraid of adversity.
Ha ha, love it. Of course the answer is to work harder. Nevermind that talent has a ceiling, screw that...you just need to work harder! And if you arent good enough, you obviously didnt work hard enough! So sit there in the bench, dont play, and watch the game as your remaining couple years of eligibility roll by.
Players realize they arent as good as they thought or hoped and after one or two seasons of effort, they leave to find an opportunity that fits their talent.
Jethreaux says- man up, try harder, and sit there if you arent good enough!
A player gets some time on the court as a freshman, they work hard in practice, and their position is then logjammed with 2 new recruits who are elite talent and will take up most all the projected minutes.
Jethreaux says- man up and try harder! Then if you arent good enough, sit there and suck it up!
A recruit gets to achool and has a productive season as a freshman, but their personality doesnt mesh with the coach(es).
Jethreaux says- man up and change your damn personality or sit down and shut up!
Funny stuff.
Oh, I don't disagree with you. It was my generation that GAVE those participation trophies.
But I didn't.
Hard to move back to being a contender when we let the program get that low.
Gonna take some time and patience, unfortunately.
I'm gonna guess
The root of our differences stems from who we feel is responsible for the situations someone finds themself in.
The root of our differences stems from who we feel is responsible for the situations someone finds themself in.
Both of these guys moved around in high school. Especially Eli who transferred three times in a span of about 9 months.
Nobody should be surprised.
At the time when we had transfers under Stans, the percentage of college basketball players that transferred was 40%. Don't know what it is now.
Last step forward was Nick Spoon signing so it's been 1 step forward 4 steps back since then. Howland needs to fly back to Cali real quick and get his "good coach" bag he apparently forgot to bring with him to Starkville.
What a dumbass thing to do. I wanted to respond to the dumbass but didn't want Peters to have to deal with any more tweets. Why in the 17 would someone tweet him that? Moronic
Rudy was less physically talented but worked harder than everybody else on his team and look where it got him. He got to play that one play at the end of his career. Totally worth it. Rudy! Rudy! Rudy!
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