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Post by swash on Nov 18, 2021 16:38:04 GMT -5
So mom invented the "no social life" excuse all on her own? That's just the point, we don't know. We know what Saylor said and we know what her mother said. We don't know if what her mother said accurately represents Saylor's views. Has a parent ever made a statement that their daughter doesn't agree with ? I'm pretty sure that every 18-ish daughter agrees 100% of the time with their mother on all things at all times, and in fact each secretly hopes that their parents will speak out publicly on their behalf. -smirk It is safe to say there is leeway for interpretation here. On the one hand, Saylor's statement was sufficient and positive. On the other, those words may have been coached in some part by CD, who has many gifts, but her greatest may be in helping players with their image (external and internal) - even when they aren't "hers" anymore. Mom wasn't the beneficiary of that coaching and may have shared a little more of Saylor's internal thoughts, or may have made it up from whole cloth in an attempt to make Saylor look more desirable to another coach or maybe just to make herself feel better. We just don't know, and likely never will. We shouldn't know, and we especially ought never presume to know. We should let her and this issue go in peace. She's made a difficult decision. Many kids her age can't even do that. She shot for the stars and that dream turned out to be different from her hopes. I hope we see her return as a star for someone else, to play again in Gampel with a smile on her face ... and a loss on that day. Interviews, hugs and happy remembrances in the handshake line, and a life she will look back upon at our age and see pride and happiness for her particular navigation through kismet's many turns. |
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Post by semper on Nov 18, 2021 16:39:53 GMT -5
Moving on...
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Post by huskyharper on Nov 19, 2021 13:20:22 GMT -5
I'll just throw my 2 cents out there, not that it's worth 2 cents.
When I started college at the ripe old age of 17, I didn't know shite from shinola, didn't have a bucket or a window to chuck it out of, and would Never have survived a d1 scholarship situation - unless it was horseback riding, and even then. my study habits and grades would have screwed me over there.
I cannot imagine the strength these GIRLS have to not only survive, but mostly appear to thrive in such a high pressure sport/school environment. I worked - sometimes full time while I was at UCONN, but I did NOT balance things well. Nope, not at all.
Honestly, I hope the girls do get the chance to party on campus as spending the night with your head in the toilet after a drinking game does teach you lessons that don't come in book or lecture. If you are fortunate (and most of us were) that is the extent of a student's excessive partying. I went to plenty of parties but only once did the all-night-bathroom thing.
Let us all hope and pray that Saylor realizes and finds what she's looking for or at least finds her happiness. God Bless and Amen.
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Post by meyers7 on Nov 19, 2021 15:13:13 GMT -5
How would any scholarship Div 1, top 5 team player, at UConn or otherwise find enough time to go out and "meet new people" between school, practice, travel, games, training, etc? Not buying into this mindset. Mommy didn't like her sitting the bench..I don't believe for a minute that this is a legit complaint that is serious enough to leave such a program. It's not for everyone, and I certainly get that, but nah....socializing as a reason to leave just sounds silly. And we all know that freshmen academics are a boring as hell anywhere. Not buying it for a hot minute. Unless I'm incorrect, she cannot play for another team until Fall of 2022. Just weird timing .I agree, I would have waited til after the Bahamas trip.  |
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Post by rvwsleep on Nov 23, 2021 13:47:14 GMT -5
Found on another forum.
From this morning's Frederick News Post opinion page (Letter to the Editor):
"It is important to note why Saylor transferred from UConn. It was not because of UConn’s lack of academic excellence or inadequate campus life. UConn is a phenomenal academic institution. She transferred because it was not the best fit for her or what Saylor needed from her college experience."
"...Saylor transitioned from high school to college early, which can be challenging at any time — but especially during a pandemic. Saylor and the Poffenbarger family are thankful for the opportunity UConn provided for her, and we are excited to find the institution that is the best fit for her moving forward."
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