EMERGENCY: Crusader Armageddon

by **MissouriValleyUnite** » March 18th, 2019, 10:29 am

VU needs VU to return its coach.

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by **CheeseheadCrusader** » March 18th, 2019, 11:16 am

Numbers don’t lie. This will be a loss. But the makeup of this team needed to change. Sorolla is actually better suited for this league. Smiths player zero defense.

And as I said on our board, this isn’t a knock on our coach as Derrik was the last Bryce recruit on the team.

by **Milanmiracle** » March 18th, 2019, 12:09 pm

MissouriValleyUnite wrote:VU needs VU to return its coach.

Even if the timing would work out I’m not sure Bryce could go home again. The exit was odd and awkward and I get the impression there was some hard feelings from both sides. Maybe all could be forgiven given the length of the relationship but who knows?

Should Lottich not improve the outlook of this team significantly this season, I believe there will be a change.

Losing Smits hurts, especially from the offensive end. Nobody ever won a game 0-0. While Valpo had many issues, scoring was certainly one of them and part of that scoring just walked out the door.

by **Birdfan2018** » March 18th, 2019, 1:09 pm

Milanmiracle wrote:
MissouriValleyUnite wrote:VU needs VU to return its coach.

Even if the timing would work out I’m not sure Bryce could go home again. The exit was odd and awkward and I get the impression there was some hard feelings from both sides. Maybe all could be forgiven given the length of the relationship but who knows?

Should Lottich not improve the outlook of this team significantly this season, I believe there will be a change.

Losing Smits hurts, especially from the offensive end. Nobody ever won a game 0-0. While Valpo had many issues, scoring was certainly one of them and part of that scoring just walked out the door.

Will Freeman be next?

by **Milanmiracle** » March 18th, 2019, 5:18 pm

Birdfan2018 wrote:Will Freeman be next?

IF that happens, and I don’t think it will, Valpo has MUCH bigger issues than losing Smits.

by **MissouriValleyUnite** » March 18th, 2019, 5:29 pm

https://www.nwitimes.com/sports/college ... op-story-1

The 7-foot-1 center announced his intentions to declare for the NBA Draft on Monday

“Nothing negative can come out of (declaring for the draft) with the way the rules are today,” Smits said. “In terms of transferring, thought it would be best for my future to go elsewhere; hopefully play better competition.”

“My phone has been going crazy,” Derrik Smits said. “Had four schools already talk to us (Derrik and Rik Smits) and it just started an hour ago.”

Is this dude the most delusional player in mvc history? He lost the starting center gig on his own team.

by **municup14** » March 19th, 2019, 4:36 am

Since he is a grad transfer I'm assuming he could
transfer to another MVC team

by **Jsnhbe1Birds** » March 19th, 2019, 5:48 am

municup14 wrote:Since he is a grad transfer I'm assuming he could
transfer to another MVC team

He's going to a middling P6. That size alone will get him a P6 spot. Hell, that size coupled with his last name may get him a 2nd round selection in the draft.

by **DUBulldog** » March 19th, 2019, 1:31 pm

Now, Javon Freeman has also announced he's transferring from Valpo. :-o

That's a huge blow to their team.

by **MissouriValleyUnite** » March 19th, 2019, 1:52 pm

DUBulldog wrote:Now, Javon Freeman has also announced he's transferring from Valpo.

That's a huge blow to their team.

Lottich gets his wish - more ISO plays for Bakari Evelyn.