Cam Lard Article

[CYdTracked]

I'm sure there is a relevant thread I could have replied to for this but couldn't find a recent one. Pretty good read: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/s...n-lard-thankful-coach-steve-prohm/3224054002/

A good reminder that not everything is as bad behind the scenes as gets rumored or look like on the surface. Sounds like Lard and Prohm have a good relationship and Cam himself sounds grateful that Coach hasn't kicked him off the team after all he's done. I really hope this story has a happy ending some day. Sometimes we forget there is more to these players that what goes on during a game and on the basketball court and preparing them for life after basketball and becoming a better person is just as important too.

 

[SpokaneCY]

That's why I respect CSP so friggin' much...

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

I have no idea what kind of guidance Cam had as a kid but we all know people look the other way a lot when a kid is athletically talented.
I give coach a lot of credit with sticking with him and I give Cam a lot of credit in realizing coach has his best interests at heart and sticking with him. It's not all about basketball.

 

[Cy$]

too bad some on here want him kicked off the team.

 

[cyyote15]

too bad some on here want him kicked off the team.

I mean, Cam even said he is surprised to still be on the team. People can only handle so much.

Prohm reminds me of the old teachers that took kids, that acted out, under their wing and help try to straighten them out.

 

[Cyched]

Great read. Hope to see Cam giving a speech on his senior night

 

[SCyclone]

This is a big part of what I like about CSP - he's devoted to winning basketball games, sure, but he's equally interested in making his guys better people.

Many coaches probably look at their players as assets, or stepping stones. I think CSP looks at his players as his responsibility, to not only teach them how to play better, but how to win - in all sorts of ways.

Maybe if we all stay behind Cameron Lard, it will come to fruition. I think we all know what he could be if he applies himself.

 

[Cy$]

I mean, Cam even said he is surprised to still be on the team. People can only handle so much.

Prohm reminds me of the old teachers that took kids, that acted out, under their wing and help try to straighten them out.

when some of the people wanting him off the team are big Prohm defenders, that's where I have a problem.

If somebody likes the coach that much, then why not defend the coach that thinks he should still be on the team?

 

[Blackhawk6515]

Iowa State is very lucky to have the coaches we have guiding our young men and women. There are a lot more important things than just winning games.

 

[GTO]

They should put this story out there during the tournament broadcast. Proud of Coach Prohm.

 

[FinalFourCy]

Hopefully he gets his act together.

 

[NickTheGreat]

Great story. I hope Cam has several more monster games this season!

 

[Cat Stevens]

when some of the people wanting him off the team are big Prohm defenders, that's where I have a problem.

If somebody likes the coach that much, then why not defend the coach that thinks he should still be on the team?

How many chances does a guy get?

The guy walked out on his teammates the dat before they left for Austin because he didn’t want to run.

I am all for Cam Lard to be successful. But there has to come a moment when he figures **** out. I know that you guys want to project arguments on to a people, but he’s used up all his good will.

Prohm wants him on the team, ok. He’s certainly gone above and beyond trying to help him. Doesn’t mean he necessarily deserve it at this point.

 

[trevn]

You can knock his ability with the x's and O's compared to some of the elite coaches (although it's overblown IMO), but for Prohm this is where he excels, leading young men. Proud to have him here.

 

[FinalFourCy]

You can knock his ability with the x's and O's compared to some of the elite coaches (although it's overblown IMO), but for Prohm but this is where he excels, leading young men. Proud to have him here.

True or not, I’m all for selling that to recruits.
What are we basing that on? It hasn’t shown up on the court the past two years. I guess if you’re equating Lard continually needing another chance to excellent leadership, sure.

 

[volclone]

Not really sure how I feel about the article. On one hand, I'm glad Cam got the help he needed. Certainly CSP played a role in that happening and feels strongly about his obligation to Cam. But meanwhile Cam has been and continues to be a distraction for this team. When does CSP obligation to the team kick-in?

 

[trevn]

True or not, I’m all for selling that to recruits.
What are we basing that on? It hasn’t shown up on the court the past two years. I guess if you’re equating Lard continually needing another chance to excellent leadership, sure.

Sigh.

 

[Rabbuk]

I push back on his use of the word adversity, his issues are self created. There's no bad luck about it

 

[Cat Stevens]

I push back on his use of the word adversity, his issues are self created. There's no bad luck about it

I really cringed at some of those quotes.

But he’s a Cyclone. I’m hoping for the best.

 

[TyCloneHoops]

Hopefully he gets his act together.

Reading your posts is unbearable.