Patrick
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I hope the crowd showers him with love.
I really like Patrick. He's a good guy and can be a good player. I just don't want to mess up the juju this team has right now.
Edit- I am not saying he can't play or shouldn't play but Fran has to be careful about how and where he is inserted.
Edit- I am not saying he can't play or shouldn't play but Fran has to be careful about how and where he is inserted.
Whenever he comes back I hope they keep the same starting 5 from the last 4 games.
Why is with the team if he's having anxiety issues?
Seems like he'd be removed from the situation in general if it's affecting him.
And I understand there could be a myriad of issues causing one anxiety but being in front of 10k+ people specifically watching you is interesting.
Whatever, we can use him when he's ready.
Seems like he'd be removed from the situation in general if it's affecting him.
And I understand there could be a myriad of issues causing one anxiety but being in front of 10k+ people specifically watching you is interesting.
Whatever, we can use him when he's ready.
I agree with this. Patrick off the bench for limited minutes, at least for a few games, sounds great. Tonight we were fortunate that Maryland doesn't have large guys at 4/5. Patrick's return might cut into DIx's minutes most, and he has been very good. I want CMac on the court a lot, but not 40 min.
ooops, looks like Gary misspoke...again....I am sure Fran is happy....LOL
"The Family Business" not a good look.
Little too much family business going on at the U of I.
Little too much family business going on at the U of I.
And it’s from Jon Rothstein who is a creep
When he does come back I am not sure who you take minutes from? Sandfort is playing his best ball and Dix has been playing some great minutes. His passing, ball control and defense have all been better then what Patrick provides.
Let’s play him off the bench please
Maybe silver lining from a bball perspective was Patrick was getting too many minutes and this now changes and will be better for both he and the team to cut them back some. As others stated I like Connor in starting lineup and way sandfort is playing not sure how he’s not first guy off the bench right now. Besides shooting sandfort is also a better rebounder which team lacks at times when kris or rebraca aren’t in. Today he led the team with 7 boards. Be nice depth wise to get Patrick back but will be very curious how Fran works him back in when the time comes.
Also a better passer and defender.
Respectfully, have you had, or been close to someone that suffers from, anxiety?
I have several family members, including myself, that have been or are currently being treated for depression/anxiety. It's different in every one of them.
Some feel anxious all the time, like my Dad, who lived in practically a constant state of worry. Others feel fine most of the time but have panic attacks. Anxiety can be mild or severe - in the same person.
I'm sure he is getting lots of advice, counseling and some meds - hope it helps him.
True. Unique to each individual in terms of treatment as well. A strong support system is often key to a successful recovery; it appears that he has that.
If anxiety is the issue, probably not a great idea to publicly announce Pat's return at all,... When he's ready, just have him suit up and come in off the bench for some minutes...
Agree. Keep it low key with minimal minutes, and preferably after a loss. Social media will be brutal if he comes back with great fanfare, plays a bunch of minutes and the team loses to end a winning streak. That's pretty much the last thing he needs.
I wouldn't worry about waiting until after a loss,.. I'd just keep his minutes short and then proceed slowly from there for future games...
It doesn't have to be after a loss, but even with limited minutes, if his return coincides with the end of a winning streak the knives will be out.
Depends on what makes him "anxious", doesn't have to be performance or crowds
If it was any other player not family wouldn't you just gradually work him into the rotation? You don't want to break up.the current chemistry
I'm thinking it's going to be hard for Fran not to insert him right back into the starting 3 spot if not immediately then sometime in the near future.
Yes 👆 coming off the bench will reduce his stress and will allow him to be more effective.
I posted in another thread, Sandfort is better in EVERY statistical category except rebounds - and when on a per minute basis Payton is better at that too. So Sandfort should be in front of Patrick. As for Patrick as a sub for Murray, why? As I just stated, Sandfort is a better defender and rebounder and tougher under the basket.
