Its not any riskier than playing pick up games. If anything, the play tends to be the most physical when Iowa State players are guarding each other. I don't think playing in the CCL poses any more risk than playing games against each other at the practice facility. I think the players would like it more if it were closer to Ames. I would think they would get sick of playing against each other all the time and like some new competition. They need to move the games to Ankeny if they want to keep it going though.
2018 Cap City League
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Its not any riskier than playing pick up games. If anything, the play tends to be the most physical when Iowa State players are guarding each other. I don't think playing in the CCL poses any more risk than playing games against each other at the practice facility. I think the players would like it more if it were closer to Ames. I would think they would get sick of playing against each other all the time and like some new competition. They need to move the games to Ankeny if they want to keep it going though.
Chris makes fun of and mocks the CCL on the radio every time it comes up. Seems hypocritical to act like it’s important now.
He mocks that in the grand scheme of things, it doesnt mean jack squat who does what or scores how many.
Its not important, but it's fun and a chance for the guys to blow off steam, jaw at each other a little and play in a structured environment with refs, score, time, etc. The point he's making is sometimes having fun with your teammates is useful.
Agreed. It's also a good opportunity for the players to interact with fans a bit more. There's more in the works here than just playing lazy basketball.
If Wigginton averages 18 per next season, he'll have plenty of fans.
Agree. This stuff is all trivial at this point. The program needs to get back to winning. That's what counts.
With that said, if Wigginton averages 18 and we finish 8th in the B12 it's all for nothing. I don't care how they get there, just win.
There it is! I was waiting for this to come up. It does EVERY year, without fail.
Just like I can bond with my co-workers at work. As if that would ever be a truly effective way for that to happen.
Because it’s a totally valid opinion.
Don't you know it's a prereq to read anything posted about the CCL through all media sources past and present before presenting an idea
Cyclonepride
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Probably should make a list of guys that might actually be there half the time.
Playing in the CCL isn't risky. Unless you consider practicing, scrimmaging or playing pick up games risky. At least the CCL has officials and is a managed league which keeps things in check, if anything.
I appreciate anyone who posts info on who might be playing/not playing on certain nights. I'd love to go to some games, but I hate showing up when none of the Iowa state guys are even there.
The Cap City League is injuring players before games even start! We need to stop playing in it!!
