There were postings on other threads about bigger issues with Cline. Can anyone elaborate? As I stated earlier, doesn't feel like we miss him. That said, hope for the best for the kid.
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Go back to the beach. we don't need more crap stirrers.
What's your problem bro? Can't ask a simple question that get's your panties in a bunch?
Don't know about the unsupported statements implying more trouble.
I would disagree with your notion that we don't need him.
I just watched 35 minutes of missed wide open threes against GS that say we do need him. Maybe he would have been in the no joy zone to but it would have nice to have a shooting specialist to try.
If I am counting correctly, he should be back for the 2nd game in Cancun. If our 3Pt shooting goes cold again in that one, we should know quickly if he's still in the doghouse or it's more "he's served his time, done his penance, and now it's time to work him back into the rotation".
On the other hand, if that game is close, and our current 8-man rotation is playing well, I also wouldn't be a bit surprised if he didn't see the floor at all in that game. In that case, I would caution anyone reading too much into the DNP-coach's decision. He'll get a chance to prove he still belongs in the rotation v. Louisville on 11/30 or certainly by Morehead State a few days later.
On the other hand, if that game is close, and our current 8-man rotation is playing well, I also wouldn't be a bit surprised if he didn't see the floor at all in that game. In that case, I would caution anyone reading too much into the DNP-coach's decision. He'll get a chance to prove he still belongs in the rotation v. Louisville on 11/30 or certainly by Morehead State a few days later.
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I have NO knowledge of any troubles but if they do exist will he be able to redshirt until he gets it figured out.
I take issue with guys that are always digging for "bigger issues". His situation has been discussed in as much detail and conjecture past anyone on here knows. What good purpose does your post have if not to reopen the wound and dig deeper? Kid made a stupid decision. He's lucky to have a second chance and we've seen the legal postings. Time for us to let it go and hope he's learned from this. Is that enough explanation for you bud?
Didn't realize the "controlled scrimmage" with WVU that does not even appear on Purdue's published schedule counted in his six game suspension, but makes sense now since Smotherman played v Villanova. Nevertheless, same situational analysis would apply to doghouse or not, except it would be v Auburn or Texas Tech.
Thanks for the correction...I'll edit/correct the OP.
I think the secret scrimmage counts because per rules we get a choice of an open exhibition (some rules on what conference / tier they are in) or scrimmage
Feel like Cline is our best shooter on the team, and felt he was last year as a Freshman (with Stephens) Giving our 3pt % as a team is atrocious for the year, I would defer to yes we need him. Teams are going to pack the lane and double and triple team our bigs, we need guys that can hit the open 3, and jump shots..that simple.
The only rules of which games apply in this case are Painters because this is a Purdue punishment, not Big Ten or NCAA. From his perspective I doubt he cares if we fans got to watch the scrimmage and watch them not participate or not. It was one of his opportunities to play a game and he lost it thus achieving part and f his punishment.
Good young man and he will learn from it and move forward positive....just like us fans and alumni need too.
Boiler Up a we expect big things from him.
Boiler Up a we expect big things from him.
Not trying to stir up any issues. If you look at my posts they are always positive. When I said we don't miss him its actually more a comment about the current rotation. I like the current rotation but if he shoots better than Mathias then I'm happy to swap him out. Kids make mistakes, I get that and hopefully he learned from his mistake and comes back hungry to win back a spot in the rotation.
I think the 'bigger issues" reference made it seem like you were trying to stir something up because I read here regularly and have no idea what references to those "bigger issues" you're referring to from other threads.
Understand. I suspect that when he starts playing well he would take some time from Dakota and some time from Carsen. Depending on situation and how the other two are performing at the moment. I am guessing he has parents who will make sure the value of a scholarship is clearly understood, not to mention all the other negatives that come with his actions. Thank God I never did anything wrong.
There were some post in the Epperson thread that were alluding to more than just pot being an issue. Clearly I took the bait....
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