Senior guard Darius Johnson-Odom will not play today for violating team rules. That's all that has been told.
If true - WOW!
Good for Buzz.
We will be fine...still not worried about todays game at all. But what in the lord are these guys doing? C'mon Dj...you know better.
WTF is going on? First Junior, now DJO. When will the players learn,especially since team is down a starter already. If true, thank goodness not LSU or Vandy game.
Yeah, he isn't in the starting lineup, so this makes sense. Jesus.
There is an athletic department policy that standardizes a lot of behavior issues and their respective punishments...not up to the coaches in many cases. He could have simply skipped a class.
What the hell is wrong with these entitled athletes? I'm gettin' pretty PO'ed at this kinda arrogance.
Hooray for Buzz for not eating fecal matter and backing down. They gotta learn that it's a privilege to wear the Warrior jersey.
Quote from: The Sultan of South Wayne on December 17, 2011, 03:04:20 PM
There is an athletic department policy that standardizes a lot of behavior issues and their respective punishments...not up to the coaches in many cases. He could have simply skipped a class.
That would seem unlikely given that his only classes would have been finals this past week.
But Juan might play today...that's nice.
Crummy, but good for Buzz for standing strong. Good news is Juan is suited up and possibly available, shoulder is feeling well.
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Quote from: 4everwarriors on December 17, 2011, 03:04:36 PM
What the hell is wrong with these entitled athletes? I'm gettin' pretty PO'ed at this kinda arrogance.
Hooray for Buzz for not eating fecal matter and backing down. They gotta learn that it's a privilege to wear the Warrior jersey.
You have no idea what you are talking about. This "violation of team rules" could be anything from turning homework in late to being late for practice.
Quote from: 4everwarriors on December 17, 2011, 03:04:36 PM
What the hell is wrong with these entitled athletes? I'm gettin' pretty PO'ed at this kinda arrogance.
Hooray for Buzz for not eating fecal matter and backing down. They gotta learn that it's a privilege to wear the Warrior jersey.
Wow. Get a grip.
Bottom line--don't violate team rules.
Quote from: 4everwarriors on December 17, 2011, 03:12:18 PM
Bottom line--don't violate team rules.
Agreed.
Very, very disappointing this comes from DJO. He absolutely knows better no matter the violation.
At this rate, we should start a "Who Sits Out?" contest before every game.
What rule did Junior violate last week? Anyone know.
There seems to be a lot of violating going on.
Quote from: 4everwarriors on December 17, 2011, 03:12:18 PM
Bottom line--don't violate team rules.
entilted and arrogant isn't exactly the first two words i think of when i think of DJO....more like humble and extremely hard working. doubt i've ever worked as hard in a year as those kids do while at MU. we've all shown up late for a meeting, slept through a class, etc...hopefully it's that simple of a mistake.
Quote from: PuertoRicanNightmare on December 17, 2011, 03:19:48 PM
There seems to be a lot of violating going on.
Mayo is currently violating NCU in DJO's place. But this violation isn't against team rules :)
My take ... this is about the problems they had last year. Now they are cracking down on things that they let slide last year.
Quote from: AnotherMU84 on December 17, 2011, 03:29:30 PM
My take ... this is about the problems they had last year. Now they are cracking down on things that they let slide last year.
This. They're basically showing they're in control of the athletic department, and the basketball team doesn't get a free pass.
Quote from: Buzz Williams' Spillproof Chiclets Cup on December 17, 2011, 03:36:37 PM
This. They're basically showing they're in control of the athletic department, and the basketball team doesn't get a free pass.
And this is a good thing. Better than the individual coaches determining punishment.
If it's 1 game it cant be very serious at all obviously so to me its a non issue as long as it doesnt reoccur. I love that were playing this game without DJO. Find out more of what we got especially when looking towards next year.
I think we're seeing that the Warriors have someone to pick up the scoring slack next year. At least if the Clinic stays around. He is, dare I say, en fuego....
Quote from: HaywardsHeroes32 on December 17, 2011, 03:42:29 PM
If it's 1 game it cant be very serious at all obviously so to me its a non issue as long as it doesnt reoccur. I love that were playing this game without DJO. Find out more of what we got especially when looking towards next year.
Looks like we have our replacement for DJO in Mayo. Man he is nasty.
Quote from: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on December 17, 2011, 03:52:42 PM
Looks like we have our replacement for DJO in Mayo. Man he is nasty.
I think extra year experience for Mayo, Van, Ox and Jamil(bigger role) will be plenty of O to take over for our stud seniors. Add in the D of chris and derrick.......and me likey.
Quote from: The Sultan of South Wayne on December 17, 2011, 03:40:43 PM
And this is a good thing. Better than the individual coaches determining punishment.
not sure i believe it wasn't buzz handing the suspension out??? if it's something like being late to a team meeting, that's buzz. i doubt much is done without buzz' approval.
Mayo will be an excellent replacement for DJO, no problems. I am hoping Steve Taylor will be the same for Crowder.
Only one who needs to develop abit is Jamail Jones and his outside shooting. At this stage he is struggling, but if it comes together, it is a great nucleus.
I also love Davante's ability to knock down free throws. As he gets older and plays more(like now with chris out) he will be even more of a focus for us and agressive making that FT strength HUGE.
He has potential to get 8-10 ppg at the line as a senior if he continues to develop.
Quote from: avid1010 on December 17, 2011, 04:07:40 PM
not sure i believe it wasn't buzz handing the suspension out??? if it's something like being late to a team meeting, that's buzz. i doubt much is done without buzz' approval.
I wasn't commenting specifically on this case. I do know that a skipped class by any athlete results in a one-game suspension. So there are athletic department rules...and then there are basketball team rules that go beyond that.
I guess it does say "team rules" which likely means it was Buzz's rule in this case.
DJO is a senior, , should be smarter than that.
Quote from: nyg on December 17, 2011, 03:17:59 PM
What rule did Junior violate last week? Anyone know.
Late to practice.
OK, that would do it. Thanks
Yeah, I have a feeling that the University is just being extremely strict due to the recent investigation. Nothing wrong with teaching discipline as long we don't have these problems late in the year. The things that have been getting players in trouble this year probably wouldn't have been noticed in years past.
It's best to nip things in the bud.
Better earlier than later.
Quote from: martyconlonontherun on December 18, 2011, 11:19:33 AM
Yeah, I have a feeling that the University is just being extremely strict due to the recent investigation. Nothing wrong with teaching discipline as long we don't have these problems late in the year. The things that have been getting players in trouble this year probably wouldn't have been noticed in years past.
Given everything that is going on in NCAA (regardless of sport), I see absolutely nothing wrong with our Athletic Department doing whatever they need to do to get/keep these guys in line- and the program clean. I would rather lose one game than be known for ignoring any misdoings- small or large- that our athletes commit. We have been lucky not to be disgraced after last years incidents... lets not come close to it again.
I respect the strict discipline. It speaks volumes about our program.