Arlen/Yackley to Transfer

**mred** · 04-13-2009, 02:25 PM

Arlen and Yackley to Transfer - Iowa State University Athletics Official Web Site - www.CYCLONES.com - The home of Iowa State Cyclone Sports

(IcSyU beat me to it)

**C.John** · 04-13-2009, 02:29 PM

Fennelly said in a news release. “They want to find another level of program where they can possibly obtain more playing time.

Ashley averaged 9.4 mintues/game on a squad that was senior heavy in the post positions. 9.4 is not bad for a freshman in that situation.

Good luck to her in the future , I think we'll miss her next year.

**jaretac** · 04-13-2009, 02:30 PM

I understand Yackley, but not Arlen. So she did not play very much in a senior heavy class. It's not a senior heavy class anymore and unless she doesn't think she can play at this level, her timing is awful.

**IcSyU** · 04-13-2009, 02:31 PM

I wonder if Bill's coaching style played into it. I know there were a few times Ashley got upset with Bill simply because he was pushing her to try and make her better and she just broke.

**everyyard** · 04-13-2009, 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by IcSyU

I wonder if Bill's coaching style played into it. I know there were a few times Ashley got upset with Bill simply because he was pushing her to try and make her better and she just broke.

you can't try to improve people anymore. you know that right? it is just too hard on the feelings.

**IcSyU** · 04-13-2009, 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by everyyard

you can't try to improve people anymore. you know that right? it is just too hard on the feelings.

I can think of a couple people who have recently played basketball here that fit said description.

**cyclonecraig** · 04-13-2009, 03:14 PM

Hate to see Asley leave. Talked to the Mr Arlen at several away game sand he was always very upbeat. I think it is very hard to juggle 15 womens scholarships and keep them happy. If you are not in the top 7 to 8 you will not play many minutes. Good luck to both of the girls in the future, Craig

**cstrunk** · 04-13-2009, 03:26 PM

I don't understand why Arlen is leaving to get more playing time. I think she would be playing at least 20 min/game this coming season as a sophomore and her playing time probably wouldn't decrease as she continues to develop. Maybe she thinks Anna Prins and other recruits coming in are going to leap-frog her and take all of her time?

**mred** · 04-13-2009, 03:29 PM

No matter what the official word is, there's no way Arlen is leaving for more playing time.

**jbhtexas** · 04-13-2009, 03:46 PM

Is Arlen a legitimate Big 12 post player? Maybe Arlen has come to the conclusion that she is not, doesn't want to change positions, and is looking for a school where she can play effectively as a post/power forward???

**mred** · 04-13-2009, 03:48 PM

Arlen is a legit Big 12 PF who can also be a backup at center. I imagine she's transferring because her personality doesn't mesh with Fennelly's.

**Tornado man** · 04-13-2009, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by cstrunk

I don't understand why Arlen is leaving to get more playing time. I think she would be playing at least 20 min/game this coming season as a sophomore and her playing time probably wouldn't decrease as she continues to develop. Maybe she thinks Anna Prins and other recruits coming in are going to leap-frog her and take all of her time?

If a coach is popular (like Fennelly is), fans have an overwhelming tendency to blame and/or diss the player who leaves the program. Who really knows?
Maybe Arlen's "reason" for leaving the program is perfectly justified, and has nothing to do with playing time or her not being willing to challenge the incoming recruits.
I assume Jamie has/or will be doing an exit interview with her...

**cyclone13** · 04-13-2009, 03:59 PM

Best of luck to the ladies.
We'd never know why they want to transfer: they might feel (or realize) that they're not Big 12 materials, they get bored with basketball (with the committments, training, travels, etc), they want to play more, or they want to change the scenery because they don't like Ames or prefer to be somewhere else.
I wouldn't hold anything against them: they transferred after the end of the season instead of bolted the team in the middle of the season. Will it hurt ISU and BF ? Yes but who knows their replacements might be much better.
I remember Larry Eustachy said "we only want to focus on the players who want to be here". So let's focus and cheer on the ladies who want to stay as Cyclones

**akaclone** · 04-13-2009, 04:36 PM

end of season options...every player goe's through it!! #1 quit and never play again..#2 transfer and hope things work-out at the new school or #3 stay and learn to play where you are !!!..these options are the same for every div.1 player...not made up..I'am talking from experience.Oh yea and i also told her no matter what she did we loved her and were proud of her!!!