Not who you replied to, but I live in Iowa City. The Joens family we are talking about is from here and the Solon area, not CR. Maybe they moved a long time ago? Either way, he's been around here a lot longer and is NOT the choirboy you portray.
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I haven’t lived in Iowa since 99 but I can tell you for a fact that the Joens family grew up going to St Ludmila’s on the SW side of CR. They were absolutely a model family back then and I bet they aren’t much different today.
Let me be clear. I speak about them in the 80’s and 90’s during childhood. They were all fantastic. I’m not buying that this family grew up to be monsters. I’m sorry that they were Cyclones, not the best choice but geez... I have a family member that attended school in Ames and we have forgiven.
I played basketball at open gyms with Joens and his little brother and sister at St Ludmila’s in CR -80’s and 90’s. They were competitive but absolutely great people.
Not disputing anything you wrote. But the whole reason she didn’t come to iowa is because bluder didn’t recruit her...because of how her dad acts.
No one is saying the family is. Just the father who is a giant A hole and has that reputation in the area for it. Friends daughter is around the age of his youngest and a lot of parents he tells me agree with this sentiment and can't stand the guy. That being said not a bad word to be said about his kids or wife, just him.
I’m not so surprised that he is passionate about basketball. If I could sum the Joens fam up in 4 words - it was God, Family, Basketball, Tenderloins. Back in the day nobody did those 4 better than them. I do believe that he gets riled up about his daughter’s basketball. No surprise there. But, years ago he was a great boy and great young man. Don’t believe he’s far from that now.
Wow. I don’t really follow WBB except what people post. And don’t know the guy except what has been posted and the videos. Please separate Church on Sunday’s and being a lunatic at games. I mean this guy makes Fran look tame. She is a great player no question. But also separate her from her Dad. If Lisa didn’t recruit her in her backyard there is an obvious reason why.
He has also been kicked out of multiple youth basketball games and the elementary car pick up line.
Where was that cylinder rule with Garza? Bet he got called for more elbows than he didn't get called for it.
Props for not hiding behind the keyboard! But damned you for making me want a kolach now!!!!!
Zach...wish it weren't true, but know a few of the family even current day and there are MANY who won't go to any family function if there's a chance he may show. What everyone is saying about him on here is true. He has been kicked out/banned from a very significant number of venues, and has had to sit with AD's when attending games. He has been documented having berated patrons of neighboring dining establishments for not coming to his place, the previous version of which was shut down for bug infestation.
Many here could go on and on with true stories of his questionable actions and mental state, but sadly he isn't what the portion of the family you know is.
Yeah. I miss the kolaches! I wonder if they still make them and if they are still as good.
That's too bad. I just wanted to speak to when he was growing up. Sometimes people go overboard when they are on the other side of competition with someone.
I also know some "sports parents" that are good people overall but have a hard time controlling their passion and can get irrational around their kids sports. Not saying he is exactly that. But he is a person. And he was a good person to me (and people I observed) when I was younger.
One would have to think Joen's daughters could calm him down. If I was BJ and I acted like he does, my daughters would have never allowed that behavior. So technically, they're complicit.
I don't think the ISU players should be given a free pass for his actions. "Dad, if you continue to act like that, I will stop playing basketball".
End of story.
I don't think the ISU players should be given a free pass for his actions. "Dad, if you continue to act like that, I will stop playing basketball".
End of story.
What are the odds the Joens clan is auditioning for a reality show? Dominant dad, subservient wife, athletic daughters, and an aging, college WBB HC willing to do whatever it takes to win.
Primary advertising sponsor... "Joensys, meat optional, Tenderloins". (All batter/no meat)
Primary advertising sponsor... "Joensys, meat optional, Tenderloins". (All batter/no meat)
Most reality shows are in fact not based on reality. So I am going to go with no.
By the way ZHawk, I too went to St. Ludmilla's in grade school but graduated in the mid 70's from St. Lud's. I had no idea the Joens family attended there.
My wife and I made that call to the food inspector after visiting the restaurant post fishing trip to Coralville. There were 100's of roaches...it was unreal. He followed up with us and told us what he found after visiting a few days later, then read in the paper they were being closed.
You went fishing with your wife? That’s got to be the worst, no?
Have you seen his wife? NO! None of us have because he won't follow rules.
I totally belive you about the stories when he was younger but people do change. Maybe he let his competitive side go too far? Teachers at City say that the girls are nothing but fantastic people. Despite the very true stories about his business, bothering other patrons, getting kicked out of countless gyms, he being the reason Bluder won't touch the daughters... he is doing something right.
Its sad this guy gets so much attention. His family doest deserve it. Also if half of whats posted is true he should talk to a health care professional. I'm not expert but no one should live like that.
He could take a page out of watching Mr. Clark on tv as the camera has panned to the family a lot during the UCONN game. Cool and calm demeanor not acting like a freaking toddler. What an ass.
Word is the IC Joensy's restaurant is about to be forced to close due to repeated heath code violations. If only the guy could have used half of the energy he expends on berating neighboring restaurant customers/employees and throwing public temper-tantrums on keeping his restaurant clean, the place would be pristine. Shame... but not really, the food has been terrible for years and the guy is a grade-A asshole. Time for a much deserved full plate of deep-fried karma... hope someone spits in it before serving him.
Use your imagination of a Midwestern house wife, have to think it will be pretty close.
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