Plavsic denied by NCAA

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keenobserver said:
Burns was a big body and would've helped our front court out this year defensively because of his size....We're kidding ourselves if we believed he'd ever be more than an average to above average player in our league....He's 6-9, but doesn't have any lift, was out of shape, cant play above the rim, didn't have good feet.....his best chance at being an ok player would have been to allow Barnes and staff to develop his conditioning and offense....I've heard from a few on campus that he resented Barnes' honest coaching style....(your're to fat).....
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You obviously didn’t follow his reconditioning program. Completely changed his body while here.
Barnes told Grant and Admiral the SAME FRIGGIN thing. good lord almighty. C48DC356-AE78-442B-9F83-2AF567D31F9D.jpeg
 
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BruinVol said:
I mentioned this before and there was some push back from posters but this is exactly why it’s hard to get cooperation from the school a player is leaving if that cooperation means they have to admit wrong doing



Geno Auriemma rips Phillip Fulmer, Lady Vols for unhealthy environment for Evina Westbrook
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He's just saying what most on here are saying. Wants a why and blaming TN instead of the NCAA. When asked about UNHEALTHY he refuses to comment which makes him seem a bit sleazy. Why say it?
 
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knucklehead_vol said:
Why did she leave?
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Coaching change but had an issue with Warlick anyway. It's definitely not because she was abused and UT isnt going to lie for her, Geno, or anyone so she can transfer. UT hasnt opposed the transfer. I think kids should be able to transfer without sitting out myself, but Geno is out of line with this BS and he knows it.
 
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BearCat204 said:
Coaching change but had an issue with Warlick anyway. It's definitely not because she was abused and UT isnt going to lie for her, Geno, or anyone so she can transfer. UT hasnt opposed the transfer. I think kids should be able to transfer without sitting out myself, but Geno is out of line with this BS and he knows it.
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I have no inside info, but I just don't see Holly as some abuser.. Probably too nice, to be honest. Geno is trying hard to negative recruit, IMO
 
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BearCat204 said:
Coaching change but had an issue with Warlick anyway. It's definitely not because she was abused and UT isnt going to lie for her, Geno, or anyone so she can transfer. UT hasnt opposed the transfer. I think kids should be able to transfer without sitting out myself, but Geno is out of line with this BS and he knows it.
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Sounds like it and that makes more sense. I don't think they should sit out either. But there HAS to be a good reason if they transfer. Coaches can transfer but players can't. I agree about Geno.
 
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calban said:
He's just saying what most on here are saying. Wants a why and blaming TN instead of the NCAA. When asked about UNHEALTHY he refuses to comment which makes him seem a bit sleazy. Why say it?
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Making specific accusations publicly then subjects all his transgressions to public scrutiny, which he's not willing to do because......
 
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Carolinavols said:
Has anyone know when the the latest appeal will be completed? I think Plavsic would make this team a top 10 type team if he can give us 10pt and 6 to 8 boards a game.
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I'll take 6 to 8 minutes per game from anyone who isnt playing now with decent D 4pts and 3rbounds. Whether that's Kent, Pember or Placsic

Edit. I'll take 2 of those
 
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Roustabout said:
You obviously didn’t follow his reconditioning program. Completely changed his body while here.
Barnes told Grant and Admiral the SAME FRIGGIN thing. good lord almighty. View attachment 237955
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That's my point. He told Grant and Admiral the same friggin thing, but this kid left....Think he might have had a classic case of "do-do-in-the-heart"?

I can tell one one thing after watching him in warmups last season, you couldn't slide a sheet of paper under his feet when he jumped....Pons would send his shot to the 42nd row of Thompson Boling.
 
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keenobserver said:
That's my point. He told Grant and Admiral the same friggin thing, but this kid left....Think he might have had a classic case of "do-do-in-the-heart"?

I can tell one one thing after watching him in warmups last season, you couldn't slide a sheet of paper under his feet when he jumped....Pons would send his shot to the 42nd row of Thompson Boling.
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So, you’re saying Barnes made a mistake recruiting him?

Burnes looked fine in warm ups too me and I made quite a few games. He has become Winthrop’s leading scorer while only playing limited minutes and his rebound numbers are on the rise. To think he wouldn’t have helped this team is crazy. For you to criticize Burns while Kent is on this roster is laughable.
 
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Roustabout said:
So, you’re saying Barnes made a mistake recruiting him?

Burnes looked fine in warm ups too me and I made quite a few games. He has become Winthrop’s leading scorer while only playing limited minutes and his rebound numbers are on the rise. To think he wouldn’t have helped this team is crazy. For you to criticize Burns while Kent is on this roster is laughable.
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You're kinda all over the place here....

1) To answer the first question. Yes. I think Barnes would say yes also. He quit the team.

2) Go back and read my post. I said he would have helped the team. IMO, he would have helped not because he has found some offensive success playing against teams like Longwood University and High Point, but because we need some size defensively. To suggest that somehow his success in the Big South Conference is transferable is laughable. We obviously have had way different assessments watching him in person during open practices and the preseason last season.

3) Where did the Kent comparison come from? I didn't compare him to Kent. However, since you brought him up, I'm sure he's another one that staff could have a do-over with...
 
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keenobserver said:
You're kinda all over the place here....

1) To answer the first question. Yes. I think Barnes would say yes also. He quit the team.

2) Go back and read my post. I said he would have helped the team. IMO, he would have helped not because he has found some offensive success playing against teams like Longwood University and High Point, but because we need some size defensively. To suggest that somehow his success in the Big South Conference is transferable is laughable. We obviously have had way different assessments watching him in person during open practices and the preseason last season.

3) Where did the Kent comparison come from? I didn't compare him to Kent. However, since you brought him up, I'm sure he's another one that staff could have a do-over with...
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Burns didn’t quit. There was all kind of info about failed drug tests and other fodder. I didn’t buy it. UT has a very specific testing policy and you’re out. There was also the rumors about Barnes recruiting Blackburn with a very open message that Burns was fine if they got him. One poster said Burns was aware and “OK” with it. BS.

Here’s what I know. Burns did the class work to graduate school early. He totally regaled his body while on this campus. Winthrop is reaping the benefits. Sorry, but that sucks.

My concern is this team only being able to play 6 guys in the 2nd half. I think Barnes was quick to give up on Burns and in turn has been too long with guys like Jalen and Kent.
Making comments on his vertical in warmups during a redshirt year is just laughable.
 
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Roustabout said:
Burns didn’t quit. There was all kind of info about failed drug tests and other fodder. I didn’t buy it. UT has a very specific testing policy and you’re out. There was also the rumors about Barnes recruiting Blackburn with a very open message that Burns was fine if they got him. One poster said Burns was aware and “OK” with it. BS.

Here’s what I know. Burns did the class work to graduate school early. He totally regaled his body while on this campus. Winthrop is reaping the benefits. Sorry, but that sucks.

My concern is this team only being able to play 6 guys in the 2nd half. I think Barnes was quick to give up on Burns and in turn has been too long with guys like Jalen and Kent.
Making comments on his vertical in warmups during a redshirt year is just laughable.
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So it seems as if you've answered your own question in regard to Barnes regretting the decision to take him.

It sounds like your real problem is with Coach Barnes. You believe he mishandled an elite talent and let one get away. This is an opinion your which you're obviously entitled to. I just happen to disagree with it. I think Burns is exactly where he needs to be and I think he probably knows that, which is why he made the move.

I've never heard anything about the rumors concerning drug tests, Blackburn, or the like being substantiated.....I'm sure it's possible those things happened and the fact that you believe them would explain some of your animosity towards Barnes.

To find some common ground here. I've been roasted on here for being critical of J. Johnson, Kent, and Burns....I've never thought the other two we're SEC caliber players either.
 
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