Iup basketball

[IUPalum]

I believe Tony’s substack has switched over to one requiring payment. I may need to pony up. It’s certainly a good deal for the high quality coverage.

If I had to guess I’d say Pickens quit over a lack of playing time. It was probably a decision made easier having a degree in hand. Now he can get on with his life’s work or transfer elsewhere as a graduate. But this is IUP, a more salacious hidden story is always possible.

Poor Triggs. Once you break that seal it can be tough to hold out if you’re not near a toilet.

Tony hasn't written about any of this yet or maybe he won't. I don't know but the Pickens thing is news and should be reported. Triggs, well, we've all been there but some of us smart enough to hide when doing it. lol

[Chuck Norris]

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What happened with Alfonso Pickens? He suited up the first 4 games, not on the bench the last two then taken off the roster. I saw he graduated Saturday but there has to be more to this story. No way Joe knowingly eats a roster spot for 6 games. What's the REAL story here???

Joe now only has 9 "active" players on the roster. I guess 10 if you count Watson but we all know he has no intention of playing him. Will he activate Sfanos? Are we stuck with more Sarp? Please no! Triggs, what's his role?

Speaking of Triggs, he made the Indiana Gazette last week. Guess he felt like taking a piss on Philly Street. hahaha

I believe Tony’s substack has switched over to one requiring payment. I may need to pony up. It’s certainly a good deal for the high quality coverage.

If I had to guess I’d say Pickens quit over a lack of playing time. It was probably a decision made easier having a degree in hand. Now he can get on with his life’s work or transfer elsewhere as a graduate. But this is IUP, a more salacious hidden story is always possible.

Poor Triggs. Once you break that seal it can be tough to hold out if you’re not near a toilet.

[IUPalum]

Wow this boycott of Joe (Joecott?) is the real deal. Granted the schedule has been pretty light the last few weeks, but man.

Anybody stoked for today’s 5pm tip against Mansfield?

No! Terrible game at a terrible time and we're sick of Joe's crap!

[IUPalum]

More basketball news:

What happened with Alfonso Pickens? He suited up the first 4 games, not on the bench the last two then taken off the roster. I saw he graduated Saturday but there has to be more to this story. No way Joe knowingly eats a roster spot for 6 games. What's the REAL story here???

Joe now only has 9 "active" players on the roster. I guess 10 if you count Watson but we all know he has no intention of playing him. Will he activate Sfanos? Are we stuck with more Sarp? Please no! Triggs, what's his role?

Speaking of Triggs, he made the Indiana Gazette last week. Guess he felt like taking a piss on Philly Street. hahaha

[Chuck Norris]

Wow this boycott of Joe (Joecott?) is the real deal. Granted the schedule has been pretty light the last few weeks, but man.

Anybody stoked for today’s 5pm tip against Mansfield?

[Chuck Norris]

There was no mention why they did it. All Tony said is that they aren't starting their normal 5.

That’s bizarre. I just read Tony’s substack article and there was no mention of it. I don’t know if he gets any access to the opponent’s coach or if the guy would have told him anything if he had.

[IUPalum]

Thought you guys had a deep bench this year? Is Joe up to his old tricks of going the season with a 6 or 7 player rotation while the rest of the team gets splinters?

Yes, Joe is up to his usual tricks. He played 8 guys yesterday and one of the guys off the bench absolutely sucks!!! Luke Triggs got 2 minutes yesterday and was the 9th guy but I don't consider that part of the rotation. Alfonso Pickens wasn't even on the bench yesterday and no word why.. Joe is also redshirting Tasso Sfanos that was a really good player for Carolina Beaufort last year which played in the WL style. I just don't get it???

There is another regular IUP poster that is refusing to post because he's so pissed off at Joe's BS. We're tired of him playing favoritism towards guys like KJ (now a bench coach) and Sarp. These players aren't D2 winners and would barely play at the D3 level. Enough is enough!!!

[IUPalum]

Why did St Thomas do that? I forgot the start time and by the time I turned it on IUP was up 16-4. There was no mention on either school’s game recap other St Thomas mentioning their “bench” outscored IUP’s 57-19. I didn’t watch the 2nd half. And here I was thinking they looked really good against an opponent that’s usually pretty solid.

There was no mention why they did it. All Tony said is that they aren't starting their normal 5.

[Chuck Norris]

Did you watch the game??? IUP ran the score up on their bench to start the game. St. Thomas didn't start any of their regulars. The second half was a mess! They had well over 20 turnovers in the game. That's not the time to empty a bench. Secondly, other than Triggs, who do they put in??? Pickens wasn't on the bench today.

Why did St Thomas do that? I forgot the start time and by the time I turned it on IUP was up 16-4. There was no mention on either school’s game recap other St Thomas mentioning their “bench” outscored IUP’s 57-19. I didn’t watch the 2nd half. And here I was thinking they looked really good against an opponent that’s usually pretty solid.

[boatcapt]

Did you watch the game??? IUP ran the score up on their bench to start the game. St. Thomas didn't start any of their regulars. The second half was a mess! They had well over 20 turnovers in the game. That's not the time to empty a bench. Secondly, other than Triggs, who do they put in??? Pickens wasn't on the bench today.

Thought you guys had a deep bench this year? Is Joe up to his old tricks of going the season with a 6 or 7 player rotation while the rest of the team gets splinters?

[IUPalum]

Good game, but not sure why so many guys barely got in the second half?

Did you watch the game??? IUP ran the score up on their bench to start the game. St. Thomas didn't start any of their regulars. The second half was a mess! They had well over 20 turnovers in the game. That's not the time to empty a bench. Secondly, other than Triggs, who do they put in??? Pickens wasn't on the bench today.

[crimsonhawkmom]

Good game, but not sure why so many guys barely got in the second half?

[IUPalum]

Get sarp off the floor!!!

[tonyc]

Opening-night game story: https://tonycoccagna.substack.com/p/...-back?r=411ko9

[IUPalum]

All quiet so everyone must be pleased with the opening performance. I only got to watch the first half. It certainly seems as though Dallis is primed to be the guy. I haven’t looked at the minutes breakdown, but Pickens was the only guard to come off the bench so it looks like Dallis, Merraro and Moore will be carrying the load unless somebody was held out for some reason.

It was a good, convincing win over an opponent who is usually at least half way decent. Looks like a fun team that’s going to play pretty up tempo.

Yes, I'm pleased with the first game but there is a lot to improve on.

Pickens came off the bench late in garbage time. I think you're forgetting that Herring is considered a guard and Sarp was out with an ankle injury not that I'm rooting for Sarp to get major meaningful minutes. Dallis, Ky, Moore and Herring are all high level guards that can carry this team if need be. Dallis will lead the way.

The forwards are the wildcard. Can they stay out of foul trouble (Triggs, Brooks, Grove)? I would like to think Bautista starts to play better as he gets more PT. Him missing all that preseason time showed.

It was game 1 and a good start but certainly there is a lot to improve on starting with the defense. To early for me to get fired up.