Easter Break dudes calm down.
I was there-today was a school day. D'Angelo Hall was full. If women softball and volleyball players could show up to hear the new coach, those that want to play for him could show up. CO showed up despite the embarrassment he caused, like the prodigal son he can be forgiven if he understands. Chris wants kids who understand the importance of practice--Sheed has to show he understands and then demonstrates that he gets it. If he does not, there is always Amtrak out of town as he will not fit in with the program which is more important than the individual. That said I hope Sheed gets it as I think he has great potential that I would hate to see unrealized
There was school, but not everyone has the same class schedule so Jordan might have gone home 1-2 days ago. I'm not going to bash a kid without all of the facts.
It's a shame that more students didn't go to the press conference. Was an okay turn out (for short notice) but most other schools would have had a packed house.
It's a shame that St.John's students have zero school pride. That's what other schools have that St.John's doesn't have. Their students really are different. It's too bad they can't hire that.
This is true.
For a long time, I could understand the apathy. The Norm years were rough.
But the team was exciting and competitive under Lavin. Student support should be better. We're not a cellar dweller anymore.
And the school has ponied up the money for two headline coaches in a row now. The school is doing their part.
Honestly, the school needs to start giving out student tickets more easily. Place should be packed with students. And schedule games according to the class schedule.
If we're going to play CW Post or Eastern Idaho why does it have to be on a Friday night on Thanksgiving break?
Agree. An event like yesterday was free so the money issue excuse is out the window. Maybe if they gave out free t-shirts more students would have showed up.
I try to put myself in the position of a current student. And being a basketball fanatic like I was in college. And I'm out of state instead of being a commuter like I was in college.
It's my Easter recess starting April 2nd-6th.
Scenario one - I have no classes on the 1st. I head home. I've already called up coach, and I've let him know I will speak to him the first day he's available when I'm back on campus.
Scenario two - I have class on the 1st. I check schedule to see if I have class just before, during, or after the presser. I arrange my time to be there at some point if possible. If not, I ask my professor if I can attend for that day, find out the assignment if any.
Scenario three - I have classes all day on the 1st. I am blowing them all off, and will be there the entire before, during and after the presser. I plan to take photos with Coach and all the esteemed basketball alums, get their autographs, ask for advice moving forward, and chat it up with Prez Gempenshaw. I chat with Matt and ask him to look over some of my game film so that he might notice anything new I can work on to improve my game before summer workouts start.
Scenarios one and two - most likely. Scenario 3 - me dreaming as I stand on the court for intramurals that Monday night...