UNI vs. Bradley, MVC semifinal

[jman2004]

Re: UNI vs. Bradley, MVC semifinal

I saw nothing wrong with the celebration. Jacobson shows some class, in the effect that it bothered him. But when a team of young players, is picked to finish 6th in the conference, wins the conference regular season, wins a hard fought game as the 1 seed in the conference tournament to play for a NCAA tourney spot on national television (CBS), I can't say that I blame them for celebrating with what, 2 seconds left in the game.

Sure, it stinks because we're usually not like that, but the emotions got away and they were excited. Big Deal!

(Les sucks)

[fur ball]

Re: UNI vs. Bradley, MVC semifinal

I actually thought Maniscalco's quote was pretty good...I would have been upset, too, but mostly because their celebration meant that I just lost. He knows it wasn't taunting of him or their team. Les is just a baby and doesn't know how to lose with any dignity or grace. I'm sure it is what made him so good in his career, but it makes him such a prick now.

It is not about biggy boy college players losing a game. It is not about Les. It is about our players and how they reacted to winning. Even Coach Jake recognized that his own players were not acting with class. Why do you guys have such a tough time seeing that as well.

[jman2004]

Re: UNI vs. Bradley, MVC semifinal

It is not about biggy boy college players losing a game. It is not about Les. It is about our players and how they reacted to winning. Even Coach Jake recognized that his own players were not acting with class. Why do you guys have such a tough time seeing that as well.

I just told you why. They were not supposed to be in this position, but here we are. They're young. They were excited. The game was over. Big deal!

[Newt99]

Re: UNI vs. Bradley, MVC semifinal

It is not about biggy boy college players losing a game. It is not about Les. It is about our players and how they reacted to winning. Even Coach Jake recognized that his own players were not acting with class. Why do you guys have such a tough time seeing that as well.

I agree. The game was not over yet. Wait until the clock expires before giving the chest bumps and such to each other. Bradley was classy enough to stop fouling at the end, so show them some respect back. If you need something to do to keep yourself entertained for the last ten seconds, walk around and shake hands with the Bradley players while you are dribbling out the clock. Once the horn goes off, celebrate all you want. I think Jake handled it well, it wasn't a big deal, but it just came off looking bad.

[Panther789]

Re: UNI vs. Bradley, MVC semifinal

I agree. The game was not over yet. Wait until the clock expires before giving the chest bumps and such to each other. Bradley was classy enough to stop fouling at the end, so show them some respect back. If you need something to do to keep yourself entertained for the last ten seconds, walk around and shake hands with the Bradley players while you are dribbling out the clock. Once the horn goes off, celebrate all you want. I think Jake handled it well, it wasn't a big deal, but it just came off looking bad.

Exactly, probably not a good idea to celebrate like that as the clock winds down. However, its not the end of the world, and a quick apology is plenty to put this thing behind us.

Hopefully, we will have plenty of time later today.

[TravelingPanther]

Re: UNI vs. Bradley, MVC semifinal

It looks like Jake has a chip on his shoulder. I want to know why he was pissed at Les after the game. He didn't look happy. And Les didn't say a word . . . just shook his hand and walked right by.

Pretty sure Jake was mad at the players for celebrating on the court before the game was over.

[JayJ79]

Re: UNI vs. Bradley, MVC semifinal

If you need something to do to keep yourself entertained for the last ten seconds, walk around and shake hands with the Bradley players while you are dribbling out the clock.

I'm not sure that is really the thing to be doing while the clock is still running either. Just wait until after those last few seconds tick off.

[Panther-Sheik]

Re: UNI vs. Bradley, MVC semifinal

It is not about biggy boy college players losing a game. It is not about Les. It is about our players and how they reacted to winning. Even Coach Jake recognized that his own players were not acting with class. Why do you guys have such a tough time seeing that as well.

I agree it wasn't the "right" thing to do...but it also wasn't done to show up BU players, either. It just doesn't look good to do it before the final buzzer (and I commented on it as it was happening). All I was saying is that the frustration comes from losing...not from someone celebrating (without taunting). Les always looks for outlets for his frustrations of losing...the celebrating happened to be it yesterday. If not for that, I'm sure he would have gone off on the refs or the mascots or something.