Lift suspension or redshirt?

**tee1up** · 01-19-2010, 10:30 PM

We will be better with 7 guys. Play with a chip on the shoulder, us against the world. These guys can play all day, a quick blow for a TV timeout and they will be good to go. No worrying about being pulled for mistakes. I say we go on a roll. When Colvin comes back we will be even better.

**bel79** · 01-19-2010, 10:30 PM

Where is the 27 yr old office worker that said HE could walk on at Iowa State and play basketball. You might have a chance - under Dorr!!!

**Final42b** · 01-19-2010, 10:32 PM

let colvin play! he learned his lesson and this is a critical stretch.

**mkadl** · 01-19-2010, 10:34 PM

Originally Posted by cybsball20

Mass exodus after a coaching change is not the norm...

Is an influx of players the norm?

If player dissatisfaction with a coach is a problem maybe all will stay? (CHIZIK)

**bawbie** · 01-19-2010, 10:34 PM

I don't think Oliver is ready to play minutes in the Big 12. Pulling his redshirt doesn't help us at all.

I think they should either play with 7 or play JVB (if he agrees), even though he's injured. And Buck gets 20+ minutes a game, which will be huge for him.

I don't really have a problem with shortening Colvin's suspension if the coaching staff thinks he has exceeded their expectations for dealing with it; firm boundaries are drawn and followed; and it's because of Colvin's response, not because of Lucca leaving. If it's natural to shorten the suspension, I have no problem with it.

**LeSchmick** · 01-19-2010, 10:34 PM

You guys are idiots! Let colvin back. If it weren't a special circumstance i would say no.

**cybsball20** · 01-19-2010, 10:35 PM

Originally Posted by LeSchmick

You guys are idiots! Let colvin back. If it weren't a special circumstance i would say no.

You have obviously not played any kind of team sport in your life.

**mkadl** · 01-19-2010, 10:37 PM

Originally Posted by BryceC

What about the alternative - pull the suspension and lose the next 3 games anyway, which had a decent chance of happening before any of the Lucca stuff happened? Then you have lost the respect of your players and the fans as well as the games. That would be something he would have absolutely no chance of recovering from.

Who is Lucca?

**cyclonedcm** · 01-19-2010, 10:37 PM

Lift the suspension.

**mustangcy** · 01-19-2010, 10:38 PM

Get Colvin on the floor...NOW! Don't ruin these guy's season to prove some kind of point. Let's let this team play and try and win some games. Obviously, this is only if Chris has made the kind of concessions that I think he has.

**mustangcy** · 01-19-2010, 10:40 PM

Originally Posted by cybsball20

You have obviously not played any kind of team sport in your life.

Do you seriously think the team wants Colvin on the bench? I don't for a second. These guys want to win and I'd be willing to bet the players think his time off has been punishment enough.

**TedKumsher** · 01-19-2010, 10:41 PM

Originally Posted by RossHallHero

To the people who think we should lift the suspension, really?

From dictionary.com:

"Extenuating circumstances":

A situation or condition that provides an excuse for an action, as in Although Nancy missed three crucial rehearsals, there were extenuating circumstances, so she was not dismissed. This expression was originally legal terminology, denoting circumstances that partly excuse a crime and therefore call for less punishment or damages.

ONLY if desired/asked for by the current players.

For the record, I vote for playing with what we have. I do, however, understand the sentiment. Plus you can always specify higher ongoing standards and the obvious threat of re-suspension -- for the rest of the season.

**cybsball20** · 01-19-2010, 10:41 PM

Some of our best teams were 6 or 7 deep. Dorr can take some minutes, you play with what you have and keep you integrity and keep the team together. Letting the cancer back in early will further fracture an already fragile team... THE KID WALKED OUT ON HIS TEAM