Positive Thoughts For Dex

[Shockm]

My gut also tells me....................

Careful with your assumptions. It could just be indigestion.

[Dan]

NBA coaches don’t really care about college numbers. Plenty of freak athletes get drafted that didn’t do a lot in college.

[1972Shocker]

Might he skip the spring semester and begin school and basketball next fall??

Not sure what that would do to his academic eligibility for the fall semester next year. More importantly would that be acceptable to Coach Marshall?

Hopefully, it doesn't come to that but if it would I have to wonder if it would be in the best interest for both Dexter and the program for him to go a totally new direction

Hoping we get a resolution sooner rather than later.

[Eric]

We will know soon enough I think. At some point 3G will declare a “shit-or-get-off-the-pot” moment.

[Ol skool]

Great find! The vocals start at 1:10 roughly and...


P.S. Anybody know if Dex took time off during Christmas last year for mourning? Asking for a friend...


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We don’t know if fhe death of his friend is the problem. Just speculation that some people are resting their hats on.

[WstateU]

[Awesome Sauce Malone]

Just putting out a reminder that according to Taylor Eldridges original story (which I dont believe has been changed so FWIW)

Dexter asked to go on break early. Coach said he hoped to see him on the 26th however, no time table was ever “officially” placed other than “going on break early”

I think the smartest thing brought up in this thread is that “basketball isn’t everything”

He misses a few games? So what. Would you as a fan rather have any player at 100% compared to 50% Hell, a portion of the board bitched and moaned about Jaime and his plantar fasciitis when his level of play faltered because of it.

Marshall speaking with Dexters mother means nothing more than that - He spoke to his mother.

Him being out and creating chemistry issues is your own projection. For all we know hea in contact with teammates every day.

there are a few examples out there of “High Level” athletes taking a break due to a mental health issue and came back performing at elite levels.

[1979Shocker]

If DD returns and his shooting is still off, what has he and the team gained from his absence? Nothing.

[Awesome Sauce Malone]

If DD stayed and his shooting was still off, what would he and the team gained from him staying? Nothing.

FYP

[asiseeit]

First, I was trying to be careful with my assumptions and I expected to hear from ruffled DD fans. I obviously don't have any
inside knowledge so all I have is my "gut" feel based on what I have read and seen from him on the court this season.
There are exceptions to every rule and DD could be one but the numbers he had so far this season have probably removed
him from just about every scouts radar. Having said that if he returned and upped his numbers considerably and the team
went to F8 he could, once again, gain their attention. That his my hope for him and the team, however, I remain pessimistic
until I see him rejoin our squad. Surely, a decision has to be coming in the next few days.

[ArmyShockerFan]

21 DEC
Marshall: Dex is taking an indefinite leave of absence.

Shocker Fans: Love you, Dex. You take your time and do what you need.

31 DEC
Shocker fans: What the **** is going on. His indefinite leave of absence has been too long.

DD needs to take as much time as he needs, if that means that it affects his game and he doesn't play that much when he gets back, so be it, next man up. If he comes back too soon and his head/heart is not in it then we'll have the same player before he left. He definitely wasn't helping us too much while he was here.

Worse case and he doesn't come back then hopefully he figures everything out, best of luck to him and Marshall is shaving for his scholarship. Trains not stopping for him.

There are a lot of Basketball players who do not have the physical capacity to play D1 ball, some don't have the mental capacity.

[MikeKennedyRulZ]

21 DEC
Marshall: Dex is taking an indefinite leave of absence.

Shocker Fans: Love you, Dex. You take your time and do what you need.

31 DEC
Shocker fans: What the **** is going on. His indefinite leave of absence has been too long.

DD needs to take as much time as he needs, if that means that it affects his game and he doesn't play that much when he gets back, so be it, next man up. If he comes back too soon and his head/heart is not in it then we'll have the same player before he left. He definitely wasn't helping us too much while he was here.

Worse case and he doesn't come back then hopefully he figures everything out, best of luck to him and Marshall is shaving for his scholarship. Trains not stopping for him.

There are a lot of Basketball players who do not have the physical capacity to play D1 ball, some don't have the mental capacity.

I would still say that the majority of Shocker Fans are in the corner of Dex needs to take as much time as he needs and that it is more than basketball. Just because a couple have responded with the opposite take doesn't mean that the tide of Shocker Fans has turned.

[Kel Varnsen]

21 DEC
Marshall: Dex is taking an indefinite leave of absence.

Shocker Fans: Love you, Dex. You take your time and do what you need.

31 DEC
Shocker fans: What the **** is going on. His indefinite leave of absence has been too long.

DD needs to take as much time as he needs, if that means that it affects his game and he doesn't play that much when he gets back, so be it, next man up. If he comes back too soon and his head/heart is not in it then we'll have the same player before he left. He definitely wasn't helping us too much while he was here.

Worse case and he doesn't come back then hopefully he figures everything out, best of luck to him and Marshall is shaving for his scholarship. Trains not stopping for him.

There are a lot of Basketball players who do not have the physical capacity to play D1 ball, some don't have the mental capacity.

You’re arguing against no one here. The fact that we say it’s dragged on longer than anticipated and have pointed there is neither a substantial explanation nor a timetable for his return is much different than the way you characterize some of us. If you don’t think this is highly out of the ordinary, I can’t help you.

[pie n eye]

You’re arguing against no one here. The fact that we say it’s dragged on longer than anticipated and have pointed there is neither a substantial explanation nor a timetable for his return is much different than the way you characterize some of us. If you don’t think this is highly out of the ordinary, I can’t help you.

Indefinite: lasting for an unknown or unstated length of time

Personal: of or concerning ones private life, relationships, and emotions rather than matters connected with ones public or professional career

Dexter doesn’t owe Shocker fans an explanation or timetable. If he’s not meeting your expectations regarding the timetable for his return or explanation of his absence then that’s your problem not his.

I’m as curious, confused and anxious for him to return as the next person but I also read and understood the statement coach released.

[Shocker1976]

Dexter doesn’t owe Shocker fans an explanation or timetable. If he’s not meeting your expectations regarding the timetable for his return or explanation of his absence then that’s your problem not his.

Of course DD does not owe posters on Shockernet an explanation or timetable but IMO DD does owe his Shocker coaches and his Shocker teammates both an explanation and a timetable. As the fans have been provided a vague explanation and anticipated return date leads me to conclude the Shocker coaching staff is unaware of his return date.