Obekpa Suspended
- Thread starter mattc
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Obekpa, on multiple occasions, has demonstrated a Clinton-like disregard for the normal rules that apply to everyone else. Eg- refusing to enter the BET game last year, throwing the ball against the Humbolt state backboard this year to pad his rebound stats , assaulting a hapless Butler player, etc.
Well, hope he's happy now, because he's screwed his teammates and set his draft prospects back significantly. And hope the door doesn't hit him on the way out.
Well, hope he's happy now, because he's screwed his teammates and set his draft prospects back significantly. And hope the door doesn't hit him on the way out.
redfan259999888
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whew 340 post in 6hrs 10min, what the record for 24hr period, think we might hit 1000
This sounds like you don't expect him back for the final four?
guinness77
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I believe it was just a J and unlike Clinton he inhaled.
indyredmen97
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I've lost the ability to defend Chris both on the court and now off of it. You all can debate how much of this falls on the head coach, but in my opinion Chris cost himself an opportunity of a lifetime, and that's his problem
Class of 72
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Ah, no. They would be flying on the fan boards of Villanova, Georgetown and Providence. We would be reveling in their misfortune, especially if it was Georgetown.
As for wiseass comments, welcome back from your Twitter assaults on Lavin. How is your best pal buddy Ricky Smith Baldi? He is pushing hard to screw St. John's by recommending to Zach that we hire Mad Max Masiello who falsified his college transcript. That should help with getting ineligible players qualified. Nothing like learning from a master forger.
Finally, how is master wisecracker pops? Still friends with master recruiter Mike Jarvis who recruited female abusers, drug users, crack dealers and other malcreants while writing motivational books?
Would wise ass comments he makes concerning Tony Chiles be considered funny to you more than what we say here on redmen.com? Do you think calling people a phony #TonyBaloney qualifies as humor? What about accusing him of recruiting "alleged" rapist but never charged Dominic Artis or BB gunslinger Keith Thomas? Is that funny?
Yes, some of us are wise asses because we grew up around wise guys but don't come around here to pontificate about wise asses when you belong to a different crew of wise asses. Respect our turf and we will respect yours.
Respect.
Beast I said pretty much the exact same thing about the timing of this in another post. FWIW while I take some of the blame when my kids screw up, I don't share that with them. If my kid(s) continually screw up then the way I see it I didn't do such a good job as parent. But as I mentioned before, maybe that's just me.
I clearly stated that it was a really, really stupid thing to do. And if I were one of the seniors, I'd be forever pissed as hell at him. But it's not like he sexually abused someone or stole laptops (sound familiar?). But to label him as a "bad person" is a bit of a stretch, especially when we hear what goes on in other programs.
Ray Morgan
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Is there one media report confirming the suspicions here? Whether true or not, there has been more drama in Lavin's 5 years than Looie's entire career. Maybe some will blame it on the internet and the 24 hour news cycle exposing things that would have stayed quiet during Looie's time. Sure, stuff happened under Boeheim, Calhoun and other hall of fame coaches. It just seems a little bit too much drama than we are used to at SJU. I thought that would have ended with Pittsburgh. Maybe there just isn't enough discipline here.
beast of the east
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I've always said to my kids, half seriously, before you get in the car with someone who is under the influence or feel unsafe in any way, call me. No matter where I am I will come get you or make sure you are safe. On the other hand, I've told them if they ever get arrested, don't call me.
Monte, I understand what you are saying, but as parents we are only one part of our children's environment, and not responsible for their actions. You are responsible for teaching them right from wrong, for providing for them opportunities that perhaps we didn't have, and for disciplining them when they step out of line. If you are a poor example, as in do as I say but not as I do, then, yea are somewhat accountable when they do some of the things you do and it gets them in trouble. But at some point, you're not to blame. I have friends who have worked hard as parents, and have problem children - not their fault. On the other hand, almost all of my social activities revolve around my family. I rarely go to an SJU game without someone in my family, and that's the best part of it for me.
Redken I was only referencing the suspensions of 3 of the starting 5. Many on here have tried to portray Lavin as some sort of Fr. Flanagan figure. I don't personally think that he's got quite the handle on these kids that some others do. I did not mean to suggest that even CO was a "bad kid". As I said earlier, I've done far worse. FWIW I like every kid on this team. I have defended Sheed and D'Lo a lot in the past when they've had issues.
indyredmen97
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Maybe so, but they'll be in Charlotte, he'll have to think about it from home
beast of the east
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I wouldn't impugn someone way after the fact but I know some pretty prominent players who had substance problems while at SJU, and even one who was seen selling drugs on a street corner. It's not a Lavin problem, or a Looie problem - but it IS a problem.
