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Limit the fouls and turnovers (especially on the inbound passes) Hawks can win on Wednesday. It was physical game last meeting and will be again.
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Originally posted by Cobra Hawks View Post
I think you've alluded to Tomiwa coming back previously. Regardless of whether he does or not with 2 new post players, where does that leave Damir, Waldo, Calum and Gabriel?
Well, you need four bigs (ideally) in the rotation.
Damir and Waldo will be long gone (portal) in the opinion of most. If Joe wanted either long-term he wouldn't have benched them all year. Calum is a walk-on. He may stick around and be a deep bench guy. Romero-Sanz ... I could see him staying but it wouldn't shock me if he leaves.
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Originally posted by IUPbigINDIANS View Post
Well, Joe's an ego maniac (and his ego has taken a beating this year) so if he does return I can promise it's not going to be with a cast of high school kids. I also agree I don't think he'll go out with this mess as his last dance.
I suspect Garvin, Dallis, Denzel, Stewart and Sarp all return. That's a pretty solid guard group. He'll add a transfer shooter.
The rest of the roster will likely leave. Maybe Romero-Sanz will stay.
He's really only 'replacing' one post player next year (EP). The SF position really didn't exist this year so he'll just be shopping for an actual SF. Let's just pray he doesn't want the 5'9" Jordan Lambert to convert to forward. Lol.
There are some exciting rumors out there about two post players, but, that's all they are at this point. If true, however, things change real quick (and Joe's back in a hurry).
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Originally posted by IUPalum View PostAmazing how the fair weather fans are now here to bash Joe.
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Originally posted by IUPNation View PostThis year's foosball and basketball seasons are what happens when you hire an AD who went to Slimey Pebble and not an IUP person.
Make no mistake, 'tank' is the correct word. Both had the talent to be much better.
This was far and away Lombardi's worst coaching year and Tort had quite the banner year himself.
Luckily, this year is almost over.
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This year's foosball and basketball seasons are what happens when you hire an AD who went to Slimey Pebble and not an IUP person.
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Originally posted by IUPalum View Post
You say it’ll be an entertaining off season, I beg to differ! You know the only way we’ll find something out is if it is leaked on social media. Joe keeps things on lock and key.
I suspect Garvin, Dallis, Denzel, Stewart and Sarp all return. That's a pretty solid guard group. He'll add a transfer shooter.
The rest of the roster will likely leave. Maybe Romero-Sanz will stay.
He's really only 'replacing' one post player next year (EP). The SF position really didn't exist this year so he'll just be shopping for an actual SF. Let's just pray he doesn't want the 5'9" Jordan Lambert to convert to forward. Lol.
There are some exciting rumors out there about two post players, but, that's all they are at this point. If true, however, things change real quick (and Joe's back in a hurry).
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Originally posted by EyeoftheHawk View PostThe best thing that can happen is for the 23-24 season to end. From there the “Joe watch” will be on regarding a potential retirement. I have to say though, I think that’s highly unlikely because who would want to go out that way after all the years of success? I sure wouldn’t. I suspect they’ll make some significant roster changes (or be forced into them) and take a run at it again next year. They have some good guards to build around if they stay and in Dallis’s case, returns healthy. Obviously it’s going to be a complete rebuild under the basket.
I don’t think it’s a foregone conclusion that anyone stays on the roster though. I could make a case for just about any of them to enter the portal. I would be shocked if Brooks, Waldo, Lambert, or MacNamera return. It also wouldn’t surprise me if at least one of the two (maybe both) guards that were hurt leaves considering how many guards this team has. For entertainment’s sake, it’s going to be one of the most interesting off seasons we’ve had here in a long time. The results of this season should have felt like a cold glass of water in the face.
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The best thing that can happen is for the 23-24 season to end. From there the “Joe watch” will be on regarding a potential retirement. I have to say though, I think that’s highly unlikely because who would want to go out that way after all the years of success? I sure wouldn’t. I suspect they’ll make some significant roster changes (or be forced into them) and take a run at it again next year. They have some good guards to build around if they stay and in Dallis’s case, returns healthy. Obviously it’s going to be a complete rebuild under the basket.
I don’t think it’s a foregone conclusion that anyone stays on the roster though. I could make a case for just about any of them to enter the portal. I would be shocked if Brooks, Waldo, Lambert, or MacNamera return. It also wouldn’t surprise me if at least one of the two (maybe both) guards that were hurt leaves considering how many guards this team has. For entertainment’s sake, it’s going to be one of the most interesting off seasons we’ve had here in a long time. The results of this season should have felt like a cold glass of water in the face.
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Originally posted by Cobra Hawks View PostIUP in danger of ending up 4th in the West
Opposing teams have clearly adjusted to IUP's few strengths, and have exploited their easy-to-see inadequacies.
IUP hasn't adjusted to anything. Same approach. Same glaring weaknesses.
Bryce Radford is no longer a surprise, and aside from Ethan and Garvin, IUP has no scoring threats.
Bryce and KJ are major liabilities on defense, which teams have also exploited the second time through.
IUP could be in for an historic beating in 72 hours.
Also, consider IUP barely beat Clarion without Jayson Harris. With him this Saturday, IUP is going to really struggle under the basket, which in turn is going to let Clarion's big guards have a field day.
IUP will play either Mercyhurst or Seton Hill in Round 1.
The positive is this season is almost over. If Joe's still here next year (retirement?), he has some serious work to do.
Several players are likely to leave (Brooks, Waldo, Lambert) and a couple others could / should be let go.
Brooks should enter the Portal the day after they are eliminated. He will quickly have a long list of offers to pick his new home. His entire year was wasted. I'd hate to see him waste another one.
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Stink, Stank, Stunk. You adapt or die and guess what. Joe no adapt. Josh, Kj and Sharp don't even attempt to score. Riddle me this Joe. Why is Garvin leading almost all games in rebounds?
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