@vu72 I would assume buy games go towards standard operations and not the excellence fund(ie. The plane at PC Airport and gameday essentials). I believe someone posted as such but I do not remember exactly where
Because of last year's exodus, I'm bracing myself for disappointment, while holding out hope for some pleasant surprises.
I know the $$$ is a huge factor, perhaps overwhelmingly decisive. But as I took another look at Cooper Schwieger's and All Wright's stats, I saw two guys getting decent playing time and putting up solid, role-player numbers for schools that probably aren't going anywhere in terms of post-season play. Given how close the talent levels are in the MVC, it's arguable that Valpo would've been going to the NCAA had these guys returned to join the current group.
I see Pettigrew giving up a similar opportunity if (or is it really when?) he leaves Valpo.
@vu72 I would assume buy games go towards standard operations and not the excellence fund(ie. The plane at PC Airport and gameday essentials). I believe someone posted as such but I do not remember exactly where
We do treat our players in a first class way, as in chartered jet service versus long bus rides or public air flights. I remember being at DFW for a flight and saw Missouri State players there. When I asked where they were headed they said Chicago for the Valpo/UIC games. As it turned out, we were on the same flight. It was painful to see guys 6’8” crammed into middle seats.
Pettigrew was indeed a big part of the programs success, but the reasons go much deeper than just JT. Roger brought in maturity and leadership which JT has pointed to in several interviews. Principal among the leadership was Brody Whitaker. Getting him was genius. A scorer when needed, a mature leader as well as a calming factor.
I don't disagree but the roster also needs the talent of a guy such as JT. It took him a while to get going but he was a consistent force once he did. The rest of the roster were all pretty hit and miss from game to game.
