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[> [> Re: Long and Staveski -- Griff, Sun, January 28 2024, 11:41:29

I'm only guessing but it appears Jones just didn't return to school for the second semester. He was at every game both home and away prior to that. He already earned his degree from Georgia St.

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[> [> Re: Long and Staveski -- GoldenGriff32, Sun, January 28 2024, 15:24:59

Kick them off the team. I can't stand looking at them, knowing what they are doing.Reggie sucks as a coach, but this team would have been so good,if those 2 weren't so selfish.

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[> Re: Long and Staveski -- PM, Sun, January 28 2024, 11:31:05

Joe Jones career is done. Tahj & Long are done as well. Connect to dots. These injuries don’t take this long to heal. They’re listening to their AAU coaches or those who have an influence on their decision making. Welcome to the new world of athletics. It sucks for us loyal fans. They’re good kids but some transparency from the coaches / school would have been appreciated. Go Griffs!

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[> [> Re: Long and Staveski -- JB, Sun, January 28 2024, 11:46:02

I don't care if they're good kids or not. That's bullshit. Ship their asses out then and at least the number of technical fouls will be reduced. With me or against me. There's no in between. People are so freakin soft. Ridiculous!

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[> Re: Long and Staveski -- left-coast griff, Sun, January 28 2024, 12:17:34

You can only receive a medical hardship redshirt if your injury is season-ending. If you are cleared to return to play before the end of the season, you are not eligible to receive a medical hardship and this year would count toward their four years of eligibility.

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[> [> Re: Long and Staveski -- Peter G., Sun, January 28 2024, 12:54:12

And when they are classified as week to week but never get "healthy enough" to return, it is season ending.

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[> Re: Long and Staveski -- G82, Sun, January 28 2024, 12:18:46

I passed Staveski during pre game a while ago and asked him how are you feeling? He gave me the dirty look and ignored me. It's a disgrace and for the donors like us we should give our money to the General Fund next year. Or stop giving to the college. I'd rather give my money ($1000 yr) to the food bank or spca next year.

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[> [> Re: Long and Staveski -- left-coast griff, Sun, January 28 2024, 13:57:26

So, penalize the school for a decision made by an individual that hurts the school?

Curious logic.

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[> [> [> Re: Long and Staveski -- JB, Sun, January 28 2024, 15:04:36

Punish the school? You continue to make no sense. He said give to the general fund. Apparently you like to give money to things that do absolutely nothing for you. Nothing. Why would anyone in their right mind continue to give money to a program that only loses, is arrogant (still trying to figure that one out) doesn't communicate with anyone, on and on and on and on.

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[> [> [> [> Re: Long and Staveski -- What can the school do with less money?, Sun, January 28 2024, 17:05:53

I need someone to explain this mystical world where Canisius has all this prestige and resources, without people giving Canisius significantly more money.

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[> [> [> [> [> Re: Long and Staveski -- Griff, Sun, January 28 2024, 17:47:38

There is nothing to explain. They've already blown it. I have a better question. Do you honestly believe that people should be expected to blindly give money and have faith that things will get better for a program that has had 6 winning seasons this century? - due almost entirely to the Baron family. And even during those years and despite his gruffness, Jim Baron would begin every single pre and post-game interview by saying how floored he was at the lack of fan support. Imagine his response to what is being allowed to happen now.

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[> [> [> [> Re: Long and Staveski -- left-coast griff, Sun, January 28 2024, 19:10:48

His EXACT words:

"I'd rather give my money ($1000 yr) to the food bank or spca next year."

So if he does exactly what he says he'd like to do, that's not punishing the school for the actions of an individual?

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[> [> [> [> [> Re: Long and Staveski -- JB, Sun, January 28 2024, 19:42:33

You really are a moron. His EXACT words were "donors like us we should give our money to the General Fund next year". And so what if people did punish this cluster school who allows an "individual" to sit on the bench and in some weird way be a part of anything after he quit on his team? Dumb ass!

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[> [> [> [> [> [> Re: Long and Staveski -- And..., Mon, January 29 2024, 3:23:45

When you give less money directly to Athletics, what do you expect to happen?

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[> [> [> [> [> [> [> Re: Long and Staveski -- Come on guys relax., Mon, January 29 2024, 11:31:11

Don’t let our frustration boil over on each other. We are all frustrated. I’m actually going to send the AD some names for a search. The department might not be thinking that but they should. Siena is ready to run their coach on a rail. Sending over some names also sends the message that enough is enough. Go Griffs!

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[> [> [> [> [> [> Re: Long and Staveski -- left-coast griff, Mon, January 29 2024, 7:49:17

Again, his EXACT quote:

"It's a disgrace and for the donors like us we should give our money to the General Fund next year. Or stop giving to the college. I'd rather give my money ($1000 yr) to the food bank or spca next year."

"Giving to the general fund" was one of three options. The other two involved not giving at all, which punishes the school for the actions of an individual.

I realize reading comprehension is difficult for many old men like yourself. The mind wanders and has a hard time focusing.

But old man or not, the first rule of life is, "Don't be a dick." It's not that hard an approach to live up to, but you fail miserably in almost every interaction with anyone on this board.

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[> [> [> [> [> [> [> Re: Long and Staveski -- Again..., Mon, January 29 2024, 13:21:15

And again, in your scenario, how does giving money to the "general fund" or SPCA, etc., help improve anything in Athletics? I understand and share frustration, but I don't understand how less resources can translate into more success.

Who are you going to hire for the same or less money? Who can you keep for the same or less money?

My problem isn't comprehension. It's this advanced version of math here.

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[> [> Re: Long and Staveski -- Entitled, Sun, February 04 2024, 9:33:47

If you think giving 1k entitles you to walk up to an injured player and have him tell you what’s wrong with him, then you’re out to lunch. I know Canisius doesn’t have a lot of donor support, but why would anyone think they’re entitled to that inside info.

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[> Re: Long and Staveski -- Tim Class of 25, Sun, January 28 2024, 13:00:46

Tahj is ready to sign with an agent and play in the G League or overseas. He doesn't want to get hurt again before he does.

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[> [> Re: Long and Staveski -- KC, Sun, January 28 2024, 13:04:50

Time will tell if this is a good decision. At least pursue your education.

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[> [> Re: Long and Staveski -- Griff72, Sun, January 28 2024, 13:46:28

Hard to accept but it does sound plausible that is what is happening. Since players are now allowed multiple free transfers can't imagine they will be our only defectors. Whole program is so up in the air where it lands next year is beyond any logical analysis!

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[> [> [> Re: Long and Staveski -- Griffine, Sun, January 28 2024, 15:28:10

I also got no response from Tajh when I asked him about returning. I know both he and X were medically cleared to play in early December. And I was told then by a high level person that neither were itching to play. Why Reggie has appeased them if they are bailing
is hard to fathom

And why and when did they make this decision? Both were ready to play at the start and in the preseason games in Canada. Did Reggie cause them to quit? This is the worst news in a terrible season.

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[> [> [> [> Re: Long and Staveski -- Total Joke, Sun, January 28 2024, 15:57:49

Because they and Witherspoon know he's going to get fired and this is some pathetic way to try to f*** everyone before they go. The f*** outta here!

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[> [> [> [> Re: Long and Staveski -- FT, Sun, January 28 2024, 16:10:01

Both are giving us the bird before they move on.

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[> [> [> [> Re: Long and Staveski -- Why would Reggie want them out?, Sun, January 28 2024, 17:27:52

If there's any hope they would play, why would Coach Witherspoon NOT want them in the lineup, in a contract year?

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[> [> [> [> [> Re: Long and Staveski -- JB, Sun, January 28 2024, 18:02:54

A contract year lol? Are you kidding? If he gets anything after losing in the MAAC tournament, this place is more of a joke than anyone even believes they are now. He may want them in the lineup so he has a shot at having 301 wins but they don't care obviously. So he knows he's out and they know he's out. It's like somebody who has their house foreclosed on and trashes it on the way out!

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[> Re: Long and Staveski -- Franklin, Sun, January 28 2024, 18:04:44

The extension Bill Maher (& the school) gave this lousy coach was an embarrassment 3 yrs ago (or whenever it was) and these are the results. Any half ass coach should be able to stay out of the gutter with Frank, Dinkins, Siem & Gadsen on their squad. It's not a bad team. It's a team with a crummy coach. Shame on the powers to be. President Steve, please shake up this program!

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[> [> Re: Long and Staveski -- Amen!, Mon, January 29 2024, 6:09:30

Change needs to happen.