Deveroes Summer League

[subflea]

The veteran players not being there today makes the excuse of not having a ride even more realistic.

 

[rallie25]

I went there yesterday and thought they weren't going to show up. I didn't really care if they come are not because it is the summer league. They don't play that hard either. LOL. All the Xavier players don't show up all the time. I rather see them in a real game besides the summer league. GO Cats!

 

[Cataclysmo]

I mean if they can't get a ride they cant get a ride. There isnt exactly a huge crowd of people these kids can call who want to be their bitch and drive them around. If Jermaine LAwrence called me and asked for a ride he would have to pay me or do something to get me to move.

 

[JumpinJack5]

Dude they're 18 and had no ideal what a college level conditioning program is like. I'm sure they had the best of intentions. Stop taking it so personal geesh.

I will agree to disagree. I'm old school and I believe in common courtesy and respect for the game. I'm not taking it personally, I just wish they all wouldn't blow it off, that's not cool. I realize it is only one game and it wasn't that important, but they are starting off on the wrong foot. Hopefully, they at least give notice in advance next time......

 

[JumpinJack5]

I mean if they can't get a ride they cant get a ride. There isnt exactly a huge crowd of people these kids can call who want to be their bitch and drive them around. If Jermaine LAwrence called me and asked for a ride he would have to pay me or do something to get me to move.

I bet out of the 5 of them, 1 of them has to have a car. Even if there wasn't, there are plenty of people they could receive rides from. If they can't consistently get rides, then they shouldn't sign up in the first place.

 

[JasonS]

I bet out of the 5 of them, 1 of them has to have a car. Even if there wasn't, there are plenty of people they could receive rides from. If they can't consistently get rides, then they shouldn't sign up in the first place.

I don't know if things have changed but when I was at UC, freshmen living in the dorms were not allowed to have cars on campus.

 

[UCalum08]

I don't know if things have changed but when I was at UC, freshmen living in the dorms were not allowed to have cars on campus.

That has changed. But honestly, we shouldn't even be discussing the fact they didn't have a ride. They all showed up yesterday. No excuses, they just punked out. They are def not making a good impression of themselves. They embarrassed UC. If you were there, which I was, news crews, little kids, families were there excited to watch and they got nothing. That is not okay. What is even worse, I sat there for over a hour listening to the annoying obese announcer and his bush league commentating.

 

[JumpinJack5]

I don't know if things have changed but when I was at UC, freshmen living in the dorms were not allowed to have cars on campus.

You can apply to have a parking spot as a freshman, you just have to pay for the spot. That's what they said on the tour this past year..........

 

[JumpinJack5]

I went there yesterday and thought they weren't going to show up. I didn't really care if they come are not because it is the summer league. They don't play that hard either. LOL. All the Xavier players don't show up all the time. I rather see them in a real game besides the summer league. GO Cats!

If all the Xavier players jumped off a bridge, does that mean UC players should too? Gotta have some class and respect for the game......

 

[JumpinJack5]

How do you know he was driving? His parents could have been dropping him off like thousands of other freshmen? Also they pay nothing to go to school. You still are making assumptions about their situations and their families. I just feel many of you here are really overreacting. It is not a UC sanctioned event, they frankly dont owe anything to the fans in the off season. Im worried about them improving their game, doing well in school and most importantly getting comfortable in their surroundings at UC and Cincinnati. They missed a summer league game and upset some people. Those who went and paid their 3 bucks to charity that didnt see them play have a reason to be upset. I just am uncomfortable watching a portion of the fan base just rip them to shreds for missing 1 summer league game. If they just blew it off (Which we dont if they did) then that was a poor decision in judgement. They are kids. It probably wont be the last time they do something immature. But some on here saying they have no character and one saying to go "eff" themselves lacks, in my opinion, serious perspective. Thats the last thing ill say about the incident. Happy to have them, hope this doesnt happen again, and look forward to their contributions to next years team.

I was referring to Summit with the school, which unless you can receive athletic scholarships in HS, he had to pay for it.......

 

[rallie25]

If all the Xavier players jumped off a bridge, does that mean UC players should too? Gotta have some class and respect for the game......

Somebody on here said the Xavier players showed up. That's why I put that in my comment Mr. SMARTY. I don't care about what Xavier players do. I also don't put a lot into the Summer League. All the players showed up for fan night when UC had it. That was free.

 

[bearcat18]

I sat close to Caupain's mother yesterday and Aunt (I'm assuming). And Lawrence also walked in with a couple of adults. I'm guessing that's how they got there yesterday. Strickland was in Cali before he came and Morman flew in. I'm guessing the only one with car access is Johnson.

I also wonder if they even ask any of the guys if they want to play in the league? The only player that I can remember recently who hasn't been on a roster is SK because he plays in the league in NY. And cash didn't play cause of his knee. But I almost get the sense they just put you on a roster without asking, and if you show up you show up, if not then so be it.

Listen, I'd be upset too if I was there today, but to come on this forum and publicly blast them and calling them names is beyond immature. I've heard and seen nothing but good things about the quality of kids each one is.

Kids tweeting they're sore doesn't bother me at all - I actually like it. I'm sure there have been kids 5-6 years ago that've missed DSL games because they were sore but we didn't know about it because twitter and Facebook weren't as popular. And I sure has hell wouldn't want a kid playing on a tired, worn out body if it means risking an injury.

 

[JackBauer151]

I sat close to Caupain's mother yesterday and Aunt (I'm assuming). And Lawrence also walked in with a couple of adults. I'm guessing that's how they got there yesterday. Strickland was in Cali before he came and Morman flew in. I'm guessing the only one with car access is Johnson.

I also wonder if they even ask any of the guys if they want to play in the league? The only player that I can remember recently who hasn't been on a roster is SK because he plays in the league in NY. And cash didn't play cause of his knee. But I almost get the sense they just put you on a roster without asking, and if you show up you show up, if not then so be it.

Listen, I'd be upset too if I was there today, but to come on this forum and publicly blast them and calling them names is beyond immature. I've heard and seen nothing but good things about the quality of kids each one is.

Kids tweeting they're sore doesn't bother me at all - I actually like it. I'm sure there have been kids 5-6 years ago that've missed DSL games because they were sore but we didn't know about it because twitter and Facebook weren't as popular. And I sure has hell wouldn't want a kid playing on a tired, worn out body if it means risking an injury.

Well said.

 

[BearcatMick]

Please don't talk about low major eggsavior

They are beyond irrelevant

 

[Bearcat_NTS]

It is just immaturity. Excuses are like assholes, everyone has one. Stuff like separates players who actually care about the sport and the ones who just play to groom their egos......

HAHAHA, what? You know you've got no life when you bitch and whine about kids not showing up to a summer league game. For a brief moment I had forgotten why this board was so worthless (except for the great recruiting info from Jeff and Jack). Thanks for reminding me.

 

[JumpinJack5]

I sat close to Caupain's mother yesterday and Aunt (I'm assuming). And Lawrence also walked in with a couple of adults. I'm guessing that's how they got there yesterday. Strickland was in Cali before he came and Morman flew in. I'm guessing the only one with car access is Johnson.

I also wonder if they even ask any of the guys if they want to play in the league? The only player that I can remember recently who hasn't been on a roster is SK because he plays in the league in NY. And cash didn't play cause of his knee. But I almost get the sense they just put you on a roster without asking, and if you show up you show up, if not then so be it.

Listen, I'd be upset too if I was there today, but to come on this forum and publicly blast them and calling them names is beyond immature. I've heard and seen nothing but good things about the quality of kids each one is.

Kids tweeting they're sore doesn't bother me at all - I actually like it. I'm sure there have been kids 5-6 years ago that've missed DSL games because they were sore but we didn't know about it because twitter and Facebook weren't as popular. And I sure has hell wouldn't want a kid playing on a tired, worn out body if it means risking an injury.

I'm sure they ask the kids if they want to play, it is voluntary and you can't force somebody to do something that is voluntary. If they are sore, I agree, they shouldn't play, but make sure you tell someone before you don't show. You mentioned adults, a Mom and an Aunt, and KJ with a car. I'm sure that the adults, Mom and Aunt have access to a car. Plus, even if KJ is the only one with a car, they all live on campus-cars usually fit at least 5 people, so even if that was it (which it probably wasn't), they have no excuse. I'm sure they are good kids, but first impressions are huge. You made a commitment and then blew it off without warning, that is not getting things off to a good start. In the future, it would be polite if they would tell people if they were going to skip, that's all Im saying.......

 

[JumpinJack5]

HAHAHA, what? You know you've got no life when you bitch and whine about kids not showing up to a summer league game. For a brief moment I had forgotten why this board was so worthless (except for the great recruiting info from Jeff and Jack). Thanks for reminding me.

Thank you, all powerful and wonderful oracle. I knew you would have no perspective, considering your ego is larger than even the most arrogant athletes. You have no morals or common respect as displayed by your constant put downs, so it doesn't surprise me that you decided to be an asshole once again........

 

[bearcat18]

I'm sure they ask the kids if they want to play, it is voluntary and you can't force somebody to do something that is voluntary. If they are sore, I agree, they shouldn't play, but make sure you tell someone before you don't show. You mentioned adults, a Mom and an Aunt, and KJ with a car. I'm sure that the adults, Mom and Aunt have access to a car.

I'm pretty certain Troy's mom headed back to Virginia last night or this morning to get back home for the work week. It's an 8 hour drive so she couldn't hardly stay. Same with driving to/from NY. I'm sure they made sure their sons moved in, stocked their refrigerator and cabinets, and were settled in before leaving them to get back home.

I agree - it wouldn't have hurt for one of them to tweet they weren't going to show up, but if people are going to hold a grudge and not support the kids for not showing up to a summer league game after being here for four days, I don't know what to tell you.

 

[JackBauer151]

I'm sure they ask the kids if they want to play, it is voluntary and you can't force somebody to do something that is voluntary. If they are sore, I agree, they shouldn't play, but make sure you tell someone before you don't show. You mentioned adults, a Mom and an Aunt, and KJ with a car. I'm sure that the adults, Mom and Aunt have access to a car. Plus, even if KJ is the only one with a car, they all live on campus-cars usually fit at least 5 people, so even if that was it (which it probably wasn't), they have no excuse. I'm sure they are good kids, but first impressions are huge. You made a commitment and then blew it off without warning, that is not getting things off to a good start. In the future, it would be polite if they would tell people if they were going to skip, that's all Im saying.......

First impressions? No one will remember in October that the kids skipped one summer league game. If they do remember and still hold a grudge then they are the ones that have the "character" problem. Just truly amazed at not only the level outrage but the venom being tossed at our guys.

 

[Nomadic1]

First impressions? No one will remember in October that the kids skipped one summer league game. If they do remember and still hold a grudge then they are the ones that have the "character" problem. Just truly amazed at not only the level outrage but the venom being tossed at our guys.

... If you took time out to see them and didn't have them show up... I mean, I get that it's just a summer league game but that's beside the point. It's just irritating. If you go to a show or some other entertainment venue and what you took time out to see, made you wait until AFTER it/they was/were supposed
to be there, just to hear it's not going to happen, you'd be annoyed as all hell too. So, sorry no sympathy.