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Sid suspended

Wait. Wasn’t Bouknight suspended “indefinitely” earlier this year too?

I’m not saying this is the case but it seems like we actually haven’t gotten word that this is the end of Sid’s season.
 
IMO postseason play will depend on beatiing Houston plus a win or two in the AAC tourney... Lose to Houston and I think we lose even the NIT... The same w/a loss in the 1st round even if we beat Houston.....
 
Here's my summary of thoughts since this thread has started:

* Sid hasn't played much since Akok has been gone, so these seven guys that we have are battle tested and I'm excited to see how they persevere!

* Yes, Sid wasn't a major factor for this team but I wish him all the best.

* If UConn can't win the AAC or somehow get an at-large bid, earning a NIT invitation is 100% good news for this year's team.
 
metsfan2323 said:
Wrong, right now we are still playing for seeding in the AAC tournament and the chance to win that tournament and make the real tournament. These games matter.

Did I wake up in 1947? The NIT is important again??
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polycom said:
Are you dumb? You’ve gotta be missing a few screws. Why would we give up the valuable practice time? Because people got injured. Should none of the players play summer league basketball because the risk of injury?
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phillionaire said:
“Having players play and practice together for more games doesn’t impact chemistry for the next year”
-you, an imbecile
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Simple answer is PRACTICE TIME! The rest of this debate, like others have said, is entirely stupid!
 
mauconnfan said:
Just a bad move by Sid. While I feel for the kid a little let's be honest, even if not happy and his intentions were to leave, just play it out then both on the court and in the classroom.

Honestly like the kid but overall the spot on the roster if filled with an impact player will be better for this team in the long run. Not a loss other than depth to me.
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This is nothing to do with the classroom, he was in class every day.
 
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The Funster said:
Sid has had a tough row to hoe. I wish him the best.

No question: play every single game you can.
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I'm influenced by pregame mindset, but I'm thinking that with some editing, you've got a first-rate haiku in there.
 
HanDurley said:
This is nothing to do with the classroom, he was in class every day.
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Good to know.

Sad set of events. Hurley made a point that Sid was a player that made it exciting to be coaching at UConn.

Can the seven remaining players still end strong. Absolutely. But even with his reduction in minutes and production those lost minutes to spell players and provide more fouls could have a major impact. TBD.

If kid is unable to turn things around then a transition is best for all parities. i don't have the crystal ball others here have so until things are finalized I hope this kid can do a Whaley 180, play four years as a Husky and be able to take next season's trip to Europe.

Let's make the postseason and see what Hurley does! I have my opinion but I don't want to jinx the team which has already been snakebitten with the amount of adversity thrown at it this season.
 
metsfan2323 said:
I highly doubt we accept a bid to the NIT. We already have two players injured going into next year, I don't think the NIT is worth risking a third. The juice is not worth the squeeze IMO. Having just 7 players makes it even easier to say no thanks.
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Are you serious?

They would accept an NIT bid as it would be good experience for the team and getting them ready for next season. So yes they would accept if asked
 
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metsfan2323 said:
Wrong, right now we are still playing for seeding in the AAC tournament and the chance to win that tournament and make the real tournament. These games matter.

Did I wake up in 1947? The NIT is important again??
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You really are clueless. And the fact that you dont realize how silly your position is, is evidence enough of how clueless you are.

If we get an NIT invite, we should and will accept it, guaranteed. Unless, of course we win out in AAC tourney and get an invite to the big dance.
 
JustbrewitMan said:
All this talk about shutting down the season and turning down postseason tourney bids because we’re down to 7 scholarship players is re-god-damn-diculous.

Seriously, people?
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What you are referring to (since been deleted) is in the running for probably the worst take ever, let alone sports history, let alone Boneyard history, let alone UConn basketball.
 
metsfan2323 said:
I guess the big question is do the players in 2020 give a darn about the opportunity to win the NIT championship? It is a real question. They obviously did in 1988. Not so much in 1989. If they deem it important then do it. But the goal needs to be to win it, not just show up.
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If they aren’t they aren’t the right players. I wouldn’t want anyone to play for UConn if they weren’t excited about that possibility. Every year those top 4-8 NIT teams are better than at least 1/3 of the NCAA teams.
 
metsfan2323 said:
Without difference? Let's see one tournament is viewed by millions is quite possibly the best sporting event the United States has to offer and gives the teams competing an opportunity to be "National Champions" which UCONN has done 4 times. The other is none of those things. But beyond that you are right, no difference.
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I said post-season play. Which the NIT is. And for some reason you have problem with that. Of course if they entered the NIT they would be trying to win. Why would you say otherwise? Why are you so eager to see them quit?
 
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Fatroony5 said:
This is UConn basketball. Imagine the coach that preaches toughness, commitment, and a winning culture denies playing more games. How does that reflect to the players who have busted their asses all season to get to playing extra games? If injury is your concern, cancel the rest of the season. The AAC tourney is way tougher legs wise than playing a few NIT games that are spaced out by multiple days.
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If Sphinx was coaching the 2011 squad, he would have opted out of the Big East Tournament. 5 games in 5 days? Why risk it?
 
I feel bad for the kid because of the tough road he has faced recently, but I just don't see a fit for him at UConn.
 
jollari said:
Wait. Wasn’t Bouknight suspended “indefinitely” earlier this year too?

I’m not saying this is the case but it seems like we actually haven’t gotten word that this is the end of Sid’s season.
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Have you seen Bouknight play? Have you seen Sid play? I'm not sure Coach Hurley is willing to put up with Sid's BS as much as he did Bouknight's BS.
 
The NIT isn't post season play, its extended play and there is a big difference.

My point is proven when posters say the want to play in the NIT to get experience for next season. No talk of wanting to play in the NIT to win the NIT championship. If the NIT isn't an end unto itself it's garbage.
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Success in the NIT is getting to MSG especially for a local team like us with guys from the area and potential recruits.
You think Vital wouldn’t love to finish his career either in victory or being carried out on his shield on that floor? MVP of the NIT would make his UConn experience worthwhile.
 
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This how you build culture and a strong bond.
Players on the floor can see their teammate was held accountable and they can still succeed.
 
I like watching UConn basketball. I would like UConn basketball to play in more games. It’s like we forget the off-season is 8 months long.
 
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