Is it just me, or did this all seem to happen rapidly right after the NCAA news about Stephanie came out? Just coincidence?
Lexi Donarski entering transfer portal
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It’s devastating for sure. While we are Iowa State fans first, you get attached to these players and when they leave, it makes you hesitant to keep following it as closely because why won’t it just happen again?
I assume this is about my post.. It was meant to be written that I feel like a shareholder in the collective. Sorry if it was read differently, I will edit to make it more clear..
The thing is, the collective is year to year. She doesn’t owe them anything, just like if you quit your job you don’t have to explain why.
Normally I agree, but there is really only one big surprise if you ask me.
Two - if you add Kane, which is arguable.
The gal from Michigan a few yrs back dark hair great defender transferred out at Christmas break if I remember right.
This makes me so sad. I have read all of these posts and wow, so many things it could be. What really bothers me is I remember reading an article once about how she had wanted to play at Iowa State since she was little. Knowing that I have to get over it and still support my Cyclones, I am very excited about our new recruits for next year. Also, saw someone earlier post that when Bill is ready to retire we should try to get Chris Kielsmeier from Cleveland State and I too think this would be a terrific hire. He went to Iowa State, did great at Wayne State and has done a great job in a Division 1 head coaching job now as well. He is from Radcliffe or Alden too so ISU is in his own back (or front) yard! I'm sure he is hoping to move to a Power 5 conference sometime soon. One more thing, I looked it up after someone said CBF was in his 50's and he is 65.
Understand your feelings. Makes me think how sad I would have been if Niang, Morris, Naz, Thomas, etc. would have left. Those were the good ole days.
Jessica Schroll? Does anybody remember the game where she made a mistake on the court and during the timeout, Bill stormed out at her and started yelling at her to the point where she cried? If he’s willing to act like that in front of fans and her parents who were at the game, how does he act behind closed doors?
Yep. That's one of the best things about college sports and why it does better than lower-level professional sports. There's a connection made between players and fans, in addition to the connection between fans and university.
Between NIL and the transfer rules, college sports has some dangers ahead for that factor.
thank you for being willing to share that. May Lexi find her happy place again.
I feel like he has mellowed out a lot since he became a grandfather. Kind of like Simon Cowell on America's Got Talent once he became a father. Might be wrong though!
I've always worried about this when in attendance at games over the years. But I figured we still were quite successful and keeping most of our players that learned to just deal with the bad as well as all the good. Most players expect tough love but I get it for those that dont as well. We still seem to be getting good recruits.
Years ago, and he's modified his behavior since
Yes, Jessica Schroll. IIRC I think she had issues with BF's coaching style. Maybe some more experienced posters can share / verify. She just went home immediately.
And you are telling a lie to make your point. Bill has not done the timeout yelling or finger pointing for years
Favorites? Or do you mean stars? Just because Carlton, Joens, etc. were All-Americans doesn't mean they never got yelled at or driven to excel. There were several times Ashley was taken out because she was trying to force it too much. Pretty much all the players were asked to sit out the rest of the first half if they had two fouls as well.
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