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Post by dharry13 on Jul 18, 2022 20:03:06 GMT -5
And RJ’s comment - classless. No need to post that. HC isn’t posting anything negative on him. Simply a classless gesture to a former teammate who is still with the program.
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Post by HC92 on Jul 18, 2022 20:29:40 GMT -5
I think Austin “liked” RJ’s comment. Is it possible this is some sort of inside joke to which we are all not privy?
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Post by Crucis#1 on Jul 18, 2022 20:32:27 GMT -5
Did anyone see the second picture in the Instagram from Austin? “See The Good” ”Be Thankful for what you have, you will end up having more, if you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never ever have enough” Sounds appropriate advice for all who have entered the portal.
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Post by longsuffering on Jul 18, 2022 20:47:35 GMT -5
RJ is providing good bulletin board material for the Crusaders. BN gave RJ every opportunity his health would support. Good luck to his new coach.
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Post by longsuffering on Jul 18, 2022 20:49:45 GMT -5
Did anyone see the second picture in the Instagram from Austin? “See The Good” ”Be Thankful for what you have, you will end up having more, if you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never ever have enough” Sounds appropriate advice for all who have entered the portal. Austin sounds quite mature, just like our last Austin.
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Post by Crosser on Jul 18, 2022 21:11:09 GMT -5
Please excuse my denseness here, but is RJ’s comment directed personally at AL or in general to the HC program?
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Post by longsuffering on Jul 18, 2022 21:21:32 GMT -5
"Toxicity" would appear to be directed at whoever has the most control over the culture of the program. Typically the head coach.
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Post by Non Alum Dave on Jul 19, 2022 8:06:08 GMT -5
If RJJ was serious, he might want to consider spending more of his time concentrating on making Charleston Southern better. They haven't exactly been a juggernaut as of late. Maybe it is an inside joke - who knows with social media.
At any rate, I'm much more interested on how Austin is coming along. He's never going to look like Pat Whearty, but I am hoping he (or someone) can take an unexpected big jump up this season. They desperately need someone to do so.
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Post by HC92 on Jul 19, 2022 8:22:33 GMT -5
I’m going with the toxicity comment not being what many think it is. If it is some public criticism of Nelson or Lewis or the team at large, we probably have bigger problems than we thought but I doubt if it is. We should probably move on. Nelson will either win this year or he won’t. Nothing anyone says here or on more hip social media between now and the end of the season will change the pace at which the school decides on the future of the head coaching position.
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Post by sader1970 on Jul 19, 2022 8:57:34 GMT -5
I’m in the dark here as I don’t have either the context of the statement nor access to this site.
Apparently it is being variously interpreted here as a shot at Austin Lewis and/or Coach Nelson. Since he’s gone, why would he post this unless he feels he wasn’t going to leave the team except for one or both of these people - or them and others.
I can’t imagine a player like Austin could conceivably be the reason for him to leave HC.
Can someone make a cogent case for this Crusader era not being the nadir of the program?
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Post by Ray on Jul 19, 2022 9:22:49 GMT -5
None of us know for sure, but it does certainly seem like it COULD be some kind of an inside joke. I'd suggest that those reading it as a public comment on BN or the overall state of the program are bringing their preconceived notions to the table and "assuming facts not in evidence".
As 92 says, all answers will present themselves soon enough. We'll get actual results on the court, and this era will either get on an upswing or the AD will make a change and we'll start a new era.
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Post by rgs318 on Jul 19, 2022 9:55:58 GMT -5
Ray, I hope that you are right and that of the two possible paths you suggest that it is the former. However, at this point I will settle for either one...just not "more of the same."
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Post by longsuffering on Jul 19, 2022 9:56:58 GMT -5
Whether RJJ's comment was light or heavy, Austin’s response was perfect. A comment from a Crusader outweighs one from a Buccaneer.
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Post by Tom on Jul 19, 2022 10:28:14 GMT -5
On the other hand - and this might just be a function of not being in the social media generation - I think it's pretty funny that Austin is posting that he loves Austin. From what I've observed, most posts expressing love, admiration, respect, etc have a photo of a person other than the poster. At least we know the young man has no self esteem issues
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Post by HC92 on Jul 19, 2022 10:53:47 GMT -5
Don’t want to rush the basketball season as that will rush football season but will be good to see what we have on the court with all the new faces. Tough to be optimistic given where we’ve been but Gates should be first team all PL. Bo and Kenney could both take a big step forward. Dorsey has shown some things on both ends of the floor. Octave is a solid D1 player. If a couple of other guys step up, it might not be so bad. Really need someone to step up at PG.
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Jul 19, 2022 13:46:49 GMT -5
How wonderful would it be if Batchelder were ready for prime time at game #1
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Post by HC92 on Jul 19, 2022 14:32:46 GMT -5
How wonderful would it be if Batchelder were ready for prime time at game #1 He definitely was one of the more highly recruited kids coming out of high school on the current roster. Would certainly be great if he wins PL ROY and . . . hear me out . . . stays for 4 years.
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Post by hchoops on Jul 19, 2022 15:15:50 GMT -5
He is considered one of, if not the best, HC pure shooters in recent times. That said, Tse will probably play the bulk of the minutes at the point.
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Aug 2, 2022 14:14:28 GMT -5
Is it a foregone conclusion at this point we'll only have 12 scholarship players for the coming season?
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Post by HC92 on Aug 2, 2022 20:12:49 GMT -5
Is it a foregone conclusion at this point we'll only have 12 scholarship players for the coming season? I sure hope so. No need to continue to lock up 4 year scholarships with a coach who is on the thinnest possible ice going into this season.
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Post by bringbackcaro on Aug 24, 2022 18:53:43 GMT -5
Instagram post to Austin Lewis' account the other day: http://instagr.am/p/CgIkZ3yLXwA Comment on the post from RJ Johnson: "Toxicity at an all time high" Confirming what most of us already know -- this program is in disarray. Instagram post to HCMBB’s account featuring Austin Lewis: www.instagram.com/reel/Chpv-d7gB5Q/?igshid=NDRkN2NkYzU=Confirming what most of us already know — you’ve had an agenda to cherry pick anything you possibly can to hate on HCBN since he was hired.
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Post by longsuffering on Aug 24, 2022 19:30:47 GMT -5
Good for Austin.
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Post by hchoops on Aug 24, 2022 19:34:08 GMT -5
Wrong thread
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Post by longsuffering on Aug 24, 2022 19:35:36 GMT -5
Austin Lewis. I think I'm saluting Austin Lewis as I couldn't open the link. I'm assuming it's Austin making a comment sticking up for his coach, not BBC, who would run through a wall for HCBN.
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Post by efg72 on Aug 24, 2022 19:42:35 GMT -5
BBC
Not sure the reasoning is correct.
Let’s be honest the group wants to win, and I am sure the staff and players want it even more.
Unfortunately for Nelson this was the wrong opportunity for him and at the wrong time for the program.
I am sure he is a good person with a wonderful family, and wants to be a great head coach. Unless this program enjoys a dramatic change this season his hiring was a bad choice by Blossom and a poor choice by Nelson to accept.
He inherited a bad situation, made worse by transfers and uncertainty, but it was a choice he accepted. Things have not improved in any meaningful way, and perhaps some of this can be attributed to Covid, the life given to the portal, but more importantly to his inability to win.
This truly is not a personal attack on his abilities or a dislike of the man, but a hunger by the community, alumni and fans to have a product we enjoy and are proud to say this is Holy Cross basketball.
You will find that in your life the days are long but the years sprint by. Please understand that before my final years I would welcome a return to some level of our past success. So while time might be on your side and most other posters, for a number of us we have a greater sense of urgency.
None of us is wrong, we just want a winning basketball program for our wonderful school.
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