Agreed, and it is a reflection of his leadership that this team does not enjoy the experience of preparing and playing together. make no mistake these kids will be in a gym playing, just not with the Coaches in a "team" building way.
Team voted no on NIT
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That's true, I don't know. In '92 it was after though.
It still is not something for the players to vote on, IMO. And I completely disagree with Capel having the team do so.
You are right, Capel is the steward. And I am the steward of my support for the program. He made his call. And I will have to carefully think on mine.
1997 was the only postseason of my undergraduate years. I was so happy to be there!
Good. NIT is for schools like Penn State. Butt crack tournament. Time to focus on next season.
That's my major problem with this.
Sports is a microcosm of life and is there to teach life lessons. And the attitude of "I didn't get what I think I deserved" so I'll take my ball and go home, in my opinion, is a loser attitude and is not a message to pat oneself on the back for promoting.
Disagree. Haven't they already proved they like preparing and playing together?
I was an undergraduate in 1984 for the game against Notre Dame.
I don't know about in your year because I was a regular season ticket holder then, but in 1984 they didn't even have a student section or cheap tickets for students. A buddy of mine said we should go (or maybe I told him we should go, I don't really remember) so we bought "regular" tickets, because there were no student ticket sales.
I think if they had a day to decide, they would change their mind. But right after getting snubbed they have to make the decision. And emotions are running high.
Do you not get the irony of what you’re doing with your support?
Voting to shut it down with opportunity on the table is quite the opposite.IMO
I actually get irritated by how much credit Lyke gets for things she had no hand in, but I'll actually defend her here: take what you know of fan turnout for this season and extrapolate that to hosting an NIT game.
The turnout would've been putrid. And that's before assuming Blake & Bub didn't opt out.
The Portal opening tomorrow is dumb as well. The NIT is done. Nobody is going to it.
Bull****ing shit. It’s to reflect a team that fought through the old boys ACC club and wound up as a really good team. Only to be screwed.
I thought the message posted was perfect
Not
Invited
Tournament
Everyone knows it. Do you know who won the NIT last year without looking?
I was at the last four. Still remember N.O. having a big-time player (think he was #33) and the Bonnies having a guard who had to be damn near official midget status. Also remember watching us play at Arkansas after one of those wins (I forget which one).
As I said before, competitors want to play whether it is in front on no one or 10K.
I hate the message it sends.
I quit because I didn't get what I think I deserved is not an attitude to be applauded.
I do, but that information is classified. If I told you, I'd have to kill you.
I mean I agree with you, but why quit on an opportunity to play together and continue to get better? The selection committee couldn't care less about your program.
NIT crowds are sad.
I was in Austin back in 2019 and took in a UT NIT game. I just wanted to see the Erwin Events Center because I had never been there and I knew that would be my only chance. The crowd was probably around 1000.
Texas jumped on South Dakota State 20-0 and ended up winning in OT.
One of the most sad and pathetic sporting events I've ever attended.
I think we have to remember that we have 2 guys on our roster likely angling for the NBA in Bub and Blake. They may not have wanted to be part of the NIT due to that. And if they gave any indication that they didn't want to play, I could see why the other guys on the team would have then voted no.
lol. I was going to ask the same thing
Slight correction. Not interested tourney
I know. But it’s hard to be screwed that hard and keep playing. Virginia is awful. That has to be weighing on them.
I did and felt really bad for Jamie. He looked like he was going to die on the sidelines watching his guys play like middle schoolers. What a lack of talent. Did an unbelievable coaching job to get those guys to the NIT
Yeah, I also hate quitting on your teammates.
Playing in the NIT would have zero affect on their draft status.
Its not that exactly but these kids will be playing pickup almost every day so I dont understand why they wouldn't rather play other teams than pickup.
Bub? Most likely - he's Association bound.
Lowe? Thinking we'll be lucky and get a final year with him where Alliance 412 features him like they did with Blake this season.
I hate this. The NIT is going to be trash in a yerlar with great bubble teams because they open the portal so early.
Right. If a few guys who are leaving want to opt out, fine. But there shouldn't be a vote. Its part of the season.
If you get rejected by a 10, you don't have to settle for Kristen Stewart. You get back on the horse and better yourself so you can get that next 10!
I don't even know if the NIT is still real. I I couldn't find any of the games on TV a few years ago when I was looking for them. Was more difficult than finding wwf house show results in 1992.
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