A good summary of an ugly situation, Kevin. Bryce could have been seriously hurt by an intentional act. The people on the end line under the basket (especially cheerleaders, dancers and photographers) could have been seriously hurt. Why?
Powell immediately should have been taken to the locker room by one of the coaches. Why did they let him hang around to play to the crowd? Was I the only one uncomfortable with his grinning? I would suspend him the rest of the season. And not have him sitting on the bench.
Coach English has, I feel, lost control of half his players. Maybe he's too nice a guy? The other half (Mela, Vaaks, Oswin and the others around at the end) must have been embarrassed. I bet Vaaks is already looking at his portal value. Mela and Oswin also. I'm sure the team is spending a lot of NIL money on this team. "Student" athletes? I question that.
I liked college basketball better before NIL . Won't get any donations from me into that account. Mine will continue to go to the emergency student aid fund.
I've been a PC fan (class of 70) for a long time. Season ticket holder from '86 to '06. Stopped going in person because too many "fans" with too many beers in them were swearing at kids who were trying their best.
It's my opinion that Coach English has hitched his wagon to too many of the wrong type of horses.
Sorry for the rant Kevin. It's late and I'm probably not making much sense. Good night all
As much as I love PC I have to agree with Coach Pitino. What happened to rooting for our players. We loved Bryce for three years. The NIL has ruined college sports. Guys are no longer going to stay if another team is going to throw more money at them. I sure hope we don’t lose any of our top 3 guys.
This was a disgrace and an utter embarrassment. I'm a '78 grad and I have never felt embarrassment and revulsion like I did today. I could barely watch the game after the egregious foul by Powell and the ensuing fight.
We are a small, classy, well respected Catholic school with tremendous courage, fight and tenacity in all circumstances. None of that was demonstrated today.
We need to take a long, hard look at the leadership of these young Friars, many of whom are renegades who seem to only answer to themselves (other of the team players are prototypical Friars - hardworking, self effacing teammates truly supportive of one another).
The Powell exit from Amica, as he sought applause from the spectators for his hideous display is reflective of how this team lacks guidance, trust and any type of leadership from Kim. Kim actually slapped Sellers' hand prior to Sellers' ejection when Sellers kicked chairs etc upon his departure.
This has got to stop and how has this happened? It is a train wreck from top to bottom.
I am an incredibly proud Friar. This display today, however, for the first time in my life, has left me very embarrassed about tomorrow. Something has got to change!
Suspend Powell for the rest of the season and find us a new coach who can control his team and teach them to be men who respect themselves and opponents. Yesterday was a dark day for PC. Go Friars!
This was a total and utter embarrassment for Providence College. Seeing that Powell mugging it up for the equally stupid fans who were cheering for his behavior made me sick. If the place had any leadership at all that kid would be done for the year. Give him his last paycheck and get him gone. Kim has clearly lost the team. He needs to go. It's obvious at this point he is not the guy here. Mystery injuries all year, guys out all the time, it's one thing after the other and we need a fresh start. Go get a real Coach and start to rebuild. PC is better than this. Where is the College President and AD on this mess??? Someone needs to take the reins here. I thought Kim may even be relieved of his duties after the game.
Never been embarrassed to be a Friar fan... until yesterday. Kim and Nap have to go. I know most of the players will hit the portal and the recruits will go somewhere else. The program needs a reset. Gonna be a lean few years and will further weaken a Big East already in decline.
A good summary of an ugly situation, Kevin. Bryce could have been seriously hurt by an intentional act. The people on the end line under the basket (especially cheerleaders, dancers and photographers) could have been seriously hurt. Why?
Powell immediately should have been taken to the locker room by one of the coaches. Why did they let him hang around to play to the crowd? Was I the only one uncomfortable with his grinning? I would suspend him the rest of the season. And not have him sitting on the bench.
Coach English has, I feel, lost control of half his players. Maybe he's too nice a guy? The other half (Mela, Vaaks, Oswin and the others around at the end) must have been embarrassed. I bet Vaaks is already looking at his portal value. Mela and Oswin also. I'm sure the team is spending a lot of NIL money on this team. "Student" athletes? I question that.
I liked college basketball better before NIL . Won't get any donations from me into that account. Mine will continue to go to the emergency student aid fund.
I've been a PC fan (class of 70) for a long time. Season ticket holder from '86 to '06. Stopped going in person because too many "fans" with too many beers in them were swearing at kids who were trying their best.
It's my opinion that Coach English has hitched his wagon to too many of the wrong type of horses.
Sorry for the rant Kevin. It's late and I'm probably not making much sense. Good night all
As much as I love PC I have to agree with Coach Pitino. What happened to rooting for our players. We loved Bryce for three years. The NIL has ruined college sports. Guys are no longer going to stay if another team is going to throw more money at them. I sure hope we don’t lose any of our top 3 guys.
This was a disgrace and an utter embarrassment. I'm a '78 grad and I have never felt embarrassment and revulsion like I did today. I could barely watch the game after the egregious foul by Powell and the ensuing fight.
We are a small, classy, well respected Catholic school with tremendous courage, fight and tenacity in all circumstances. None of that was demonstrated today.
We need to take a long, hard look at the leadership of these young Friars, many of whom are renegades who seem to only answer to themselves (other of the team players are prototypical Friars - hardworking, self effacing teammates truly supportive of one another).
The Powell exit from Amica, as he sought applause from the spectators for his hideous display is reflective of how this team lacks guidance, trust and any type of leadership from Kim. Kim actually slapped Sellers' hand prior to Sellers' ejection when Sellers kicked chairs etc upon his departure.
This has got to stop and how has this happened? It is a train wreck from top to bottom.
I am an incredibly proud Friar. This display today, however, for the first time in my life, has left me very embarrassed about tomorrow. Something has got to change!
Michael Skea '78
Suspend Powell for the rest of the season and find us a new coach who can control his team and teach them to be men who respect themselves and opponents. Yesterday was a dark day for PC. Go Friars!
This was a total and utter embarrassment for Providence College. Seeing that Powell mugging it up for the equally stupid fans who were cheering for his behavior made me sick. If the place had any leadership at all that kid would be done for the year. Give him his last paycheck and get him gone. Kim has clearly lost the team. He needs to go. It's obvious at this point he is not the guy here. Mystery injuries all year, guys out all the time, it's one thing after the other and we need a fresh start. Go get a real Coach and start to rebuild. PC is better than this. Where is the College President and AD on this mess??? Someone needs to take the reins here. I thought Kim may even be relieved of his duties after the game.
Can't agree more Kevin.
Never been embarrassed to be a Friar fan... until yesterday. Kim and Nap have to go. I know most of the players will hit the portal and the recruits will go somewhere else. The program needs a reset. Gonna be a lean few years and will further weaken a Big East already in decline.