The prolonged start of the current basketball season is reminiscent of the slow motion trudge during the U of L-Miami game. The early season is in slow motion, and the games are few and far between. Easy does it, slow and methodical.
Actually, it’s a good thing for the Cards, giving them more time to practice without the services of David Padgett. Practice without Padgett was one thing they didn’t have time for before the loss to Brigham Young University. Hate to say it but this is a young team now, talented, but young. They need all the personal instruction they can get before the grind begins for real.
However, that doesn’t make it any easier for all the fans yearning for basketball to help put the football season in the rear view mirror.
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I hate the long days between games, but like you, I think the time will be worth it to the team. David P. was such a strong leader that his presence on the court will be hard to replace. Even with their talent level, without David (who was the “coach on the floor”) the young guys will be more prone to bouts of showmanship. Hopefully, he will heal quickly and be able to return this season.
That said, I am looking forward to the games getting more frequent. This team has been fun to watch so far.
Go Cards!
Thanks JustCards. I wonder how much scheduling problems at Freedom Hall have to do with the frequency of early season games. Did RP do this because the early season opponents are pretty high quality? It will be nice to have a great new arena in 2010.