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Kids need to find the right fit. And I know that's easier said then done, but doing so eliminates the anxiety and stress that attend playing college ball. Whether that's dropping down to D2 or whatever. I also think that's why it's so important not to punish kids when they want to transfer. Let them go where they'll be happy without punishment of sitting out etc.To be clear, a lot of this is about mental illness in college athletics which needs to be discussed more. But much of it also came back to IU WBB specifically, it would seem
Kids need to find the right fit. And I know that's easier said then done, but doing so eliminates the anxiety and stress that attend playing college ball. Whether that's dropping down to D2 or whatever. I also think that's why it's so important not to punish kids when they want to transfer. Let them go where they'll be happy without punishment of sitting out etc.
Completely agree, but most of the replies were from former players speaking on how "toxic" the culture was/is (?). No clue on the details obviously, but there were some interesting takes.
I didn't see much there. Yeah, things didn't work out for some of them, and maybe Terri isn't as sympathetic as they wanted her to be -- I get the impression she's tough and holds people accountable. But talking about life's disappointments as mental health concerns? Gimme a break.Yes, I read that also and it made me very uncomfortable. We finally get a winning program and it was very disappointing to see some of the remarks. Everyone looks so close during the games. Even Bendu commented.
I didn't see much there. Yeah, things didn't work out for some of them, and maybe Terri isn't as sympathetic as they wanted her to be -- I get the impression she's tough and holds people accountable. But talking about life's disappointments as mental health concerns? Gimme a break.
Once they were injured and couldn't play, they weren't getting the attention they wanted. That's what I read into the posts. If there's more to it than that, I'm all ears.Life's disappointments? That's what you took from that? Yikes
I remember we knew nothing about Kevin Wilson until multiple players came forward. Wish I knew more. I followed the ladies quit closely last year and have high hopes for next year.
If there’s no college football this year it’ll be very interesting to see what happens to all of the left-handed sports.I am going to be blunt and this is one of those things that may not be fair, may be unfortunate, but it is reality. College athletes are commodities. This is particularly true at large D1 universities. They are there because the school is putting down big money behind them in order to advertise the school. I believe the young lady who started that thread is from Texas, my guess is IU was footing her school bill and living expenses to the tune of $30k to $40k a year (I cannot recall whether her scholarship "pays" the school out of state tuition). In return for that "pay" the school expects a certain level of ability and output for that investment. The only way to remove a bit of the cutthroat out of the equation is to do away with athletic scholarships. That would eventually dry up the money to the schools as many of the players would go semi-pro. Let's be real, many D1 kids are in school only because of their ability to play their sport.
Now I am going to be even more blunt, if you are not playing football or men's basketball, and are not at one of the schools elite at your sport (think IU Soccer, UConn women's b-ball, etc.) chances are you are costing your school money. They use you for "pride" and you the athlete use them for a free ride on what usually is a pretty expensive education. If there was no Title IX and schools went to a strictly business guided model, most of the other sports would become club sports.
I had not thought about that. Men’s football and basketball support the other sports. With that gone, and what if the schools lose dorm money and or food, money will be tight for non revenue sports.If there’s no college football this year it’ll be very interesting to see what happens to all of the left-handed sports.
I agree with your post but not sure what it means regarding my post.I am going to be blunt and this is one of those things that may not be fair, may be unfortunate, but it is reality. College athletes are commodities. This is particularly true at large D1 universities. They are there because the school is putting down big money behind them in order to advertise the school. I believe the young lady who started that thread is from Texas, my guess is IU was footing her school bill and living expenses to the tune of $30k to $40k a year (I cannot recall whether her scholarship "pays" the school out of state tuition). In return for that "pay" the school expects a certain level of ability and output for that investment. The only way to remove a bit of the cutthroat out of the equation is to do away with athletic scholarships. That would eventually dry up the money to the schools as many of the players would go semi-pro. Let's be real, many D1 kids are in school only because of their ability to play their sport.
Now I am going to be even more blunt, if you are not playing football or men's basketball, and are not at one of the schools elite at your sport (think IU Soccer, UConn women's b-ball, etc.) chances are you are costing your school money. They use you for "pride" and you the athlete use them for a free ride on what usually is a pretty expensive education. If there was no Title IX and schools went to a strictly business guided model, most of the other sports would become club sports.
Apparently she is though. I'm as shocked as anyone. She seemed so nice in media.I doubt she’s really doing anything underhanded here.
calm down, no need to go full boomerBased on what? Tweets? Twitter is a social popularity contest, and "toxic culture" is a hashtag that gains a lot of attention from the victimhood crowd.
calm down, no need to go full boomer
I was very close to the program at UIndy. She had some unhappy players. She had many more happy players. She also had an AD and a president that would have intervened if anything had been going on.I can without a doubt tell you from first-hand knowledge she had many many unhappy players at UIndy
I agree with your post but not sure what it means regarding my post.
I meant to say “what if “ there is smoke and fire. I do not want to become Mich State and conceal. Hopefully this is just smoke. Should Mrs. Moren make a statement?
Is it snowing out?I didn't see much there. Yeah, things didn't work out for some of them, and maybe Terri isn't as sympathetic as they wanted her to be -- I get the impression she's tough and holds people accountable. But talking about life's disappointments as mental health concerns? Gimme a break.