Obekpa Suspended

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For two weeks, according to Zach Braziller on Twitter. Seriously, not sure why I bother rooting for this program - it just never ends.
 
For two weeks, according to Zach Braziller on Twitter. Seriously, not sure why I bother rooting for this program - it just never ends.
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WTF! Seriously, wtf. Can't we have one day to enjoy??
 
For two weeks, according to Zach Braziller on Twitter. Seriously, not sure why I bother rooting for this program - it just never ends.
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Please tell me this is a prank. Please.....
 
March 15, 2015
QUEENS- St. John's head men's basketball coach Steve Lavin announced the suspension of junior Chris Obekpa for two weeks on Sunday for violation of team rules. If St. John's were to advance in the postseason, Obekpa would not be available for the Red Storm's games prior to March 29.

"Chris has been suspended for a violation of team rules," said Lavin. "All of the young men associated with our program are held to standards consistent with the aims and mission of our University. Accountability is tied to the decision making of our student-athletes. It is our hope Chris will learn from this experience."

Obekpa started 24 of 30 appearances for the Red Storm, averaging 5.8 points and 7.0 rebounds per game. The 6-foot-10 center led the BIG EAST and ranks fifth in the country averaging 3.2 blocks per game. Obekpa had two double-doubles during the regular-season and grabbed at least 10 boards in six contests. He swatted 94 shots this season and holds the program's record with 321 blocks over his career.
 
Assuming this is true, we don't deserve a bid. They should give out spot to someone else.
 
Can't make this stuff up.
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Mind boggling. Absolutely mind boggling. I guess we now know the answer to whether he'll be back next year.
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Who? Lavin or Obekpa? I don't see Lavin making this move if he was fighting for his job.
 
F******** ridiculous. We can't even get 1 day to enjoy the program with no drama
 
And honestly is St Johns stupid enough to announce it today ? they couldn't make a damn decision tomorrow ?
 
This entire program is a joke. I'm so sick of this. Get rid of Lavin and good riddance.
 
The "drama"continues. Births, deaths, abductions, AWOLs,etc. Never ends it seems.
 
And honestly is St Johns stupid enough to announce it today ? they couldn't make a damn decision tomorrow ?
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Yea I was thinking the same. What a freaking joke to announce that today. And if Obekpa is stupid enough to break team rules just days before the NCAA tourney, that tells a lot about his character. *sarcastic smile*
 
And honestly is St Johns stupid enough to announce it today ? they couldn't make a damn decision tomorrow ?
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Be interesting to see the mood later today when we are announced.
 
honestly I'm not even sure whats the point of traveling to the game now.

if we end up out west now I'm not even sure I feel like spending 2k on plane tickets.

Rooting for this program is like 1 big sledgehammer to the balls
 
What to hell is going on with this team? This is so frustrating! This borders on the sublime. I can understand trying to run a program with clearly defined rules, however, with just hours remaining until the selection show, Lavin is destroying any chances we have/had. This is terrible.
 
Are you kidding me?? This is a disgrace. On the day of selection Sunday? This program is unbelievable!
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We are better off playing in the nit.
The biggest hurt is in the seniors. They bust their butt, they are good kids and now they need to suffer because of this idiot
 
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