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Post by definitelymaybe on Jul 30, 2022 21:06:00 GMT -5
Who would have a scholarship open this late?? I was thinking the same thing. At this point, I'm guessing most are filled.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2022 18:26:40 GMT -5
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Post by hawkfan on Aug 2, 2022 20:54:53 GMT -5
Really impressed with how both Amiya and Toyosi described why they have bought into and accepted Coach Barnes so quickly in what no one could deny has been a tough set of circumstances. Seemed to be very genuine praise for how he carries himself and cares for those on the team. In particular, Amiya's comment about how there is now a focus on how the individuals on the team can best work together stood out to me as insight into some key challenges the program recently may have had. I'm optimistic about the program's direction. And let me say this clearly: I LOVE AMIYA JONES! Her authenticity, confidence level, leadership and athletic abilities hopefully will add up to this being a special and very successful year for her...and the team! GO HAWKS!
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Post by hawkfan on Aug 5, 2022 15:35:33 GMT -5
All assumptions here but one could possibly assume from the grouping in this pic that these are the "seniors" who will be playing their final season this fall? Knew that was definitely the case for Amiya and Madi from an eligibility standpoint, but perhaps this also confirms that neither Mari nor Edina will be utilizing their "COVID year" option to return for one more season in 2023.
Also, may confirm that both Jacqlyn C and Lily T do intend to utilize their "COVID year" and return in 2023.
Fits with 4 new recruits slated for 2023 season, too.
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Post by Kearney Kingston on Aug 5, 2022 16:16:23 GMT -5
Really impressed with how both Amiya and Toyosi described why they have bought into and accepted Coach Barnes so quickly in what no one could deny has been a tough set of circumstances. Seemed to be very genuine praise for how he carries himself and cares for those on the team. In particular, Amiya's comment about how there is now a focus on how the individuals on the team can best work together stood out to me as insight into some key challenges the program recently may have had. I'm optimistic about the program's direction. And let me say this clearly: I LOVE AMIYA JONES! Her authenticity, confidence level, leadership and athletic abilities hopefully will add up to this being a special and very successful year for her...and the team! GO HAWKS! Remember all the positive vibes after Brown took over? And do you recall the hype that HawkNation demonstrated when Bond was hired?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2022 16:30:47 GMT -5
We get it. No one should be happy or hopeful.
I wonder if any program like Louisville/Pitt/Oregon/Illinois/Purdue was happy about what could be when they hired…… baller says NO!
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Post by hawkfan on Aug 5, 2022 20:04:04 GMT -5
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Post by definitelymaybe on Aug 7, 2022 18:23:23 GMT -5
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Post by PointHawks on Aug 8, 2022 10:46:00 GMT -5
The leadership coaching upgrade in the Iowa program is impressive. The girls on the team believe they are apart of something bigger than themselves. I really like what I’m seeing out of Barnes - GoHawks!
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Post by drimple on Aug 9, 2022 9:53:13 GMT -5
Really impressed with how both Amiya and Toyosi described why they have bought into and accepted Coach Barnes so quickly in what no one could deny has been a tough set of circumstances. Seemed to be very genuine praise for how he carries himself and cares for those on the team. In particular, Amiya's comment about how there is now a focus on how the individuals on the team can best work together stood out to me as insight into some key challenges the program recently may have had. I'm optimistic about the program's direction. And let me say this clearly: I LOVE AMIYA JONES! Her authenticity, confidence level, leadership and athletic abilities hopefully will add up to this being a special and very successful year for her...and the team! GO HAWKS! Remember all the positive vibes after Brown took over? And do you recall the hype that HawkNation demonstrated when Bond was hired? Bond did have the program moving in a positive direction. He took a team that was happy if they won a single set in CHA and brought them to the level where they were on the tournament bubble one year. He did a good job of getting some great transfers like Keala and Gunderson that really contributed to the program. He established good connections into the Minneapolis club scene. Of course, Bond committed a violation and paid the price. The timing was such that it made sense to install Brown as the interim coach. Between COVID and her inexperience, the program lost the positive momentum. Hopefully Barnes is able to regain that momentum and start moving the program forward again. The results will speak for themselves one way or the other.
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Post by willtravel2cwvb on Aug 9, 2022 15:27:23 GMT -5
Really impressed with how both Amiya and Toyosi described why they have bought into and accepted Coach Barnes so quickly in what no one could deny has been a tough set of circumstances. Seemed to be very genuine praise for how he carries himself and cares for those on the team. In particular, Amiya's comment about how there is now a focus on how the individuals on the team can best work together stood out to me as insight into some key challenges the program recently may have had. I'm optimistic about the program's direction. And let me say this clearly: I LOVE AMIYA JONES! Her authenticity, confidence level, leadership and athletic abilities hopefully will add up to this being a special and very successful year for her...and the team! GO HAWKS! But. Struck me as incredibly (underline/bold!!) rude and emotionally unintelligent for Barnes to be unable to pronounce the first name of a player. Any player. But moreso one of 2 to accompany him to the media event. She took it with grace. But the disrespect is monumental. Perhaps the PR folks at Iowa need to sit down w/Coach and go through all this before he makes any further public statements. If he cannot get that right, what else is he missing?
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Post by definitelymaybe on Aug 9, 2022 19:22:13 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2022 3:50:19 GMT -5
Really impressed with how both Amiya and Toyosi described why they have bought into and accepted Coach Barnes so quickly in what no one could deny has been a tough set of circumstances. Seemed to be very genuine praise for how he carries himself and cares for those on the team. In particular, Amiya's comment about how there is now a focus on how the individuals on the team can best work together stood out to me as insight into some key challenges the program recently may have had. I'm optimistic about the program's direction. And let me say this clearly: I LOVE AMIYA JONES! Her authenticity, confidence level, leadership and athletic abilities hopefully will add up to this being a special and very successful year for her...and the team! GO HAWKS! But. Struck me as incredibly (underline/bold!!) rude and emotionally unintelligent for Barnes to be unable to pronounce the first name of a player. Any player. But moreso one of 2 to accompany him to the media event. She took it with grace. But the disrespect is monumental. Perhaps the PR folks at Iowa need to sit down w/Coach and go through all this before he makes any further public statements. If he cannot get that right, what else is he missing? Did you watch the video? He said they normally call her Toy, so he wanted to make sure he was pronouncing her full name correctly Toyosi. Which he did pronounce correctly I believe. Your response sounds a little over the top in my opinion. Something personal?
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Post by rjaege on Aug 10, 2022 5:40:17 GMT -5
Really impressed with how both Amiya and Toyosi described why they have bought into and accepted Coach Barnes so quickly in what no one could deny has been a tough set of circumstances. Seemed to be very genuine praise for how he carries himself and cares for those on the team. In particular, Amiya's comment about how there is now a focus on how the individuals on the team can best work together stood out to me as insight into some key challenges the program recently may have had. I'm optimistic about the program's direction. And let me say this clearly: I LOVE AMIYA JONES! Her authenticity, confidence level, leadership and athletic abilities hopefully will add up to this being a special and very successful year for her...and the team! GO HAWKS! But. Struck me as incredibly (underline/bold!!) rude and emotionally unintelligent for Barnes to be unable to pronounce the first name of a player. Any player. But moreso one of 2 to accompany him to the media event. She took it with grace. But the disrespect is monumental. Perhaps the PR folks at Iowa need to sit down w/Coach and go through all this before he makes any further public statements. If he cannot get that right, what else is he missing? What you find highly offensive might not bother the player as much as you. Would not bother me, but to be fair I have always struggled with some names and some words. At least me, I find things I like and don't like in almost every person I know. I always put my trust mostly in their honesty and sincerity, and if I have to work with them their work ethic and capability. From what I can see, Coach Barnes seems strong in these traits.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2022 3:27:45 GMT -5
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