Gates Suspended-Not Playing Tonite

bearcat jeff · 02-07-2011, 06:02 PM

Excellent stuff. Lots of truth there.

nparker1 · 02-07-2011, 06:47 PM

I really respect Mick's approach and actions regarding this issue. His pride and respect for the university are a mirrored reflection of most of us fans on this site. He is focused on winning each game, and at the end of the day, his long term goal is the rebirth of this basketball program. As a fan, and from the day he was hired, I have appreciated that aspect of Cronin. He is a UC fanatic, just like us. Hopefully this action will re-ignite the fire under Gates' butt, and hopefully spur the others too. Gates' maturation seemed evident in the beginning of the year, and this is his chance to prove it.
Another person or persons I respect regarding this situation is Gates' family. In a time where most families will support and defend their children, while ignoring right or wrong; Gates' family has really welcomed Cronin and the coaches discipline since Gates stepped foot on campus. Gates really has all the tools to be special. He has the body, the skills, many say he is a smart kid, and he seems to have a strong family behind him. I really hope this kid (and he is a kid, a really big kid) figures it out. Not just for basketball but for his future in life.
On a side note, it was interesting reading Mick's comments of Kenny Satterfield. This team really needs a win to gain some confidence. A definitive against Depaul would be a great place to start.
Go Bearcats!

bearcat jeff · 02-07-2011, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juliepitzer

I really need to work on my clarification skills.The gentleman who initiated my response concocted a fabrication and I called him on it. My statement in reference as to who he may be was merely questioning his loyalty to Cronin, and not the program. And FYI, he was the one who took us back to the day of Huggs, not me. Yet nothing was said to him.

Honestly, it's not you. I just get tired of bickering over the past. I am so ready to move the program forward. My apologies.

Bearcat_NTS · 02-07-2011, 08:44 PM

I didn't read through the thread so I'm not sure if this has already been confirmed but I heard that Gates got into an argument with one of the assistant coaches and ended up missing the bus to Pittsburgh. I believe that was the root of the suspension.

JasonS · 02-07-2011, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bearcat_NTS

I didn't read through the thread so I'm not sure if this has already been confirmed but I heard that Gates got into an argument with one of the assistant coaches and ended up missing the bus to Pittsburgh. I believe that was the root of the suspension.

According to what Mick Cronin said in one of the articles, Yancy got into a heated argument with an assistant coach, was kicked out of practice and told he was not coming to Pitt. He didn't miss the bus, he was told he was not allowed on it.

ralph1950 · 02-07-2011, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by swg

We have factions upon factions.

Huggs vs Zimpher.

AK vs Zimpher

UC fans vs Huggs

UC fans vs anti-Huggs UC fans

UC fans vs Cronin

UC fans vs anti-Cronin UC fans
At least we all know Huggs Yellow Suit was a disaster, and that beer is good.

I liked the yellow suit, UC won the game 62-39!

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02-07-2011, 06:02 PM	#51
bearcat jeff Hoops Moderator Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 7,502	Excellent stuff. Lots of truth there.

02-07-2011, 06:47 PM	#52
nparker1 Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 520	I really respect Mick's approach and actions regarding this issue. His pride and respect for the university are a mirrored reflection of most of us fans on this site. He is focused on winning each game, and at the end of the day, his long term goal is the rebirth of this basketball program. As a fan, and from the day he was hired, I have appreciated that aspect of Cronin. He is a UC fanatic, just like us. Hopefully this action will re-ignite the fire under Gates' butt, and hopefully spur the others too. Gates' maturation seemed evident in the beginning of the year, and this is his chance to prove it. Another person or persons I respect regarding this situation is Gates' family. In a time where most families will support and defend their children, while ignoring right or wrong; Gates' family has really welcomed Cronin and the coaches discipline since Gates stepped foot on campus. Gates really has all the tools to be special. He has the body, the skills, many say he is a smart kid, and he seems to have a strong family behind him. I really hope this kid (and he is a kid, a really big kid) figures it out. Not just for basketball but for his future in life. On a side note, it was interesting reading Mick's comments of Kenny Satterfield. This team really needs a win to gain some confidence. A definitive against Depaul would be a great place to start. Go Bearcats!

02-07-2011, 08:44 PM	#54
Bearcat_NTS Epic Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: #DumpMick Posts: 7,333	I didn't read through the thread so I'm not sure if this has already been confirmed but I heard that Gates got into an argument with one of the assistant coaches and ended up missing the bus to Pittsburgh. I believe that was the root of the suspension.