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Post by NobodySpecial on Mar 15, 2004 17:44:58 GMT -5
Hear some Hawaii players including three starters are suspended for this weekend's matches.
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Post by Rocky on Mar 15, 2004 17:50:40 GMT -5
Wait! I already posted my choices for this weekend!
Here is the article from the Hawaii website:
University of Hawai`i men's volleyball players Delano Thomas, Pedro Azenha, Jose Delgado, and Dio Dante have been suspended from the men's volleyball team for violating team rules, Head Coach Mike Wilton announced today. All four will not participate in this week's series against Brigham Young University, but may be reinstated as soon as March 22.
"They are suspended for breaking team rules," Wilton said, "and they could return as soon as March 22, but the ball is in their court." According to Wilton, there are stipulations that the players need to meet before reinstatement can occur.
Starters Thomas (6-7, OH/MB, Jr, Sacramento, CA), Azenha (6-5, OH, So, Sao Paulo, Brazil), and Delgado (6-3, OH, So, San Juan, Puerto Rico), as well as reserve Dante (6-7, OH, So, Kula, Maui) will not practice with the team during their suspension.
Practice will be held today at 3 p.m. in the Stan Sheriff Center. Wilton and the team will not be commenting on the infractions, but will be available to talk about this week's matches against the top-ranked Cougars.
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Post by roy on Mar 15, 2004 17:54:50 GMT -5
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Post by OC24 on Mar 15, 2004 18:03:17 GMT -5
not that I'm one to start rumors, but most likely = caught with alcohol or drug violations
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Post by Rocky on Mar 15, 2004 18:07:23 GMT -5
Sorry Roy - I did not expect to see it up on their website, but there it was. OC24 - it looks like you just did start a rumor  |
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Post by OC24 on Mar 15, 2004 18:12:27 GMT -5
yeah I did, but come on, what are the odds that it's something else?
It makes sense with wilton's statement: "they could return as soon as March 22, but the ball is in their court."
The ball is in their court? I would assume that means they have control over whether or not they come back next week. This next part confuses me though:
According to Wilton, there are stipulations that the players need to meet before reinstatement can occur.
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Post by roy on Mar 15, 2004 18:15:27 GMT -5
yeah I did, but come on, what are the odds that it's something else? It makes sense with wilton's statement: "they could return as soon as March 22, but the ball is in their court." The ball is in their court? I would assume that means they have control over whether or not they come back next week. This next part confuses me though: According to Wilton, there are stipulations that the players need to meet before reinstatement can occur. When a player is suspended, the coach usually meets with them to discuss the punishment. Usually, its just like a debrief for the player on why they were punished and the behavior that is expected of them from then on. Its just like a formality for them when they come back on, so they can clear the air before practice. |
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Post by PukaPants on Mar 15, 2004 18:47:41 GMT -5
In the spirit of BYU conspiracies populating this board, I will venture that BYU had planted people in Hawaii to get these players in trouble and suspended so that the Cougs can just fly in and wipe up Hawaii quickly and fly back.
I mean, look at Coach Wilton...he's Mormon, BYU is a Mormon school....see the connection? And I bet he was offered a nice percentage of Mormon tithing money but he refused because he was just doing his duty as a faithful Mormon.
Bruinboy is probably seething that I beat him to the punch.....
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Post by Noname on Mar 15, 2004 19:09:11 GMT -5
It would be interesting to see who takes their places until March 22nd. I am sure Bender and Jeschke will be chosen. The only ones that I can think of that aren't redshirting this season are Woodward, Taylor, Rester, and Hutchins. Out of those 4 players, is Woodward the only one seen some playing time this season?
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Post by roy on Mar 15, 2004 19:31:44 GMT -5
It would be interesting to see who takes their places until March 22nd. I am sure Bender and Jeschke will be chosen. The only ones that I can think of that aren't redshirting this season are Woodward, Taylor, Rester, and Hutchins. Out of those 4 players, is Woodward the only one seen some playing time this season? I was doing the same thing. Aside from the 4 that have been suspended, Hawaii now only has 11 active players. Of those, 3 are setters and 2 are middles. I think Taylor, Rester, and Hutchins are redshirting this year. Kalima has already used his redshirt year, so he is eligible to play. And he, along with the 2 other official liberos (Muise and Reft) are also be active and may suit up. As far as hitters, Muise can bring some heat, but I don't know how good he is in gametime. Bender will likely take Azenha's spot with Arri taking Delgado's. And Woodward will take Thomas. Wilton may also activate one of the redshirts (likely Carere). I look at the line up and I have to say that the passing and setting better be solid, as Hawaii will have 3 liberos and 3 setters on the active for those nights, as well as two back up passers. And I kind of feel for BYU. Right now, they have no way to scout what Hawaii is doing. |
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Post by fan on Mar 15, 2004 19:35:37 GMT -5
This is bad for Hawaii volleyball. I hope the infractions are related to grades, but that would be optimistic thinking. First eligibility of our star player last year, now this? This is not good at all.
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Post by lalalaluuuke on Mar 15, 2004 19:47:06 GMT -5
In the spirit of BYU conspiracies populating this board, I will venture that BYU had planted people in Hawaii to get these players in trouble and suspended so that the Cougs can just fly in and wipe up Hawaii quickly and fly back. I mean, look at Coach Wilton...he's Mormon, BYU is a Mormon school....see the connection? And I bet he was offered a nice percentage of Mormon tithing money but he refused because he was just doing his duty as a faithful Mormon. Bruinboy is probably seething that I beat him to the punch..... Why would you bring religion into these players' suspension? The LDS church has nothing to do with Hawaii men's volleyball. (LBSU's coach's church must have paid some big bucks to get UCLA to let them sweep them twice. About the same logic.) If you had half a clue about what tithing money was used for...Like BYU needs any help beating the Warriors. |
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Post by cougarize on Mar 15, 2004 20:17:23 GMT -5
In the spirit of BYU conspiracies populating this board, I will venture that BYU had planted people in Hawaii to get these players in trouble and suspended so that the Cougs can just fly in and wipe up Hawaii quickly and fly back. I mean, look at Coach Wilton...he's Mormon, BYU is a Mormon school....see the connection? And I bet he was offered a nice percentage of Mormon tithing money but he refused because he was just doing his duty as a faithful Mormon. Bruinboy is probably seething that I beat him to the punch..... Don't worry Yukes, just as I might post some tongue in cheek stuff every once in a while, Puke's done the same. He just want's to get you riled over nothing. |
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Post by vb808 on Mar 15, 2004 20:21:36 GMT -5
wow this is big news. I think that Hawaii is going to really struggle against BYU especially having their 3 outsides gone. Whatever they did, must have been stupid.
I am really looking foward to the BYU match. And now that 3 starter won't be playing, it'll be very interesting to see the lineup. I just hope that Arri and Matt do a great job because they hardly play and stuff.
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Post by cougarize on Mar 15, 2004 20:30:04 GMT -5
wow this is big news. I think that Hawaii is going to really struggle against BYU especially having their 3 outsides gone. Whatever they did, must have been stupid. I am really looking foward to the BYU match. And now that 3 starter won't be playing, it'll be very interesting to see the lineup. I just hope that Arri and Matt do a great job because they hardly play and stuff. It's really too bad that the teams won't be going head-to-head with full lineups.... If I were to smell an upset, though, travelling to Hawaii, playing a team with three starters out and riding a big winning streak might dull BYU's edge.... I guess we'll see.... |
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