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re: Koval's Good To Move On
Posted on 9/11/26 at 5:31 am to BHS78
Posted on 9/11/26 at 5:31 am to BHS78
My guess is that she would have seen the humanity in the Russian player as she likely has had family or family friends killed in this war as well. Had they played and gotten to know each other they might have found that they were actually sharing more in common than there American counter parts. I see it both ways as well but the NCAA has more exceptions and loopholes that create problems that in the end disrupt the sport they are trying to protect. And it is the reason that we had to listen to Sanky and the SEC crap instead of positive news about football. This was 100% on the NCAA and it’s late decision to have the 5 year rule. The decision will cost athletes trying to navigate through this millions of dollars that in their lifetimes are not likely ever able to overcome.
Posted on 9/11/26 at 6:02 am to Keltic Tiger
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Any possibility that her parents were involved in her decision? Her father has been in the war zone, fighting Russians, ever since the invasion. Any chance she's lost friends & neighbors? This war goes back to the invasion & subsequent take over of the Crimea. Before that, going back to the 1930's, Stalin starved millions of Ukrainians to death. She told CKM last year that she fears for her father's life "every day".
And if the English invaded Ireland again after centuries of oppression, and a random English player came to the states shortly after I did from Ireland for us to both play ball, so long as they hadn't directly fight on the field or supported the war beyond saying they're proud of the good things their country has done in its history and countries have complicated political motivations, then they and I could have an opportunity to find common ground as humans and try to be an example of peace, etc.
I understand the emotional reaction. But it is illogical, and I'm tired of everyone thinking they have some unique righteous indignation that I'm supposed to just agree with.
Posted on 9/11/26 at 6:03 am to BiggaGeauxrilla
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Can an American kid who’s starting Left tackle for Utah transfer mid season to Texas because one of their teammates is Iranian and their Dad is military? This
People would flip out and ostracize that kid.
plus you don’t even have to go that far to draw an analogy. Should we judge Kival by the acts of the Ukrainian government. That government has stolen billions from the US. It’s known as a ridiculously corrupt place. I have zero love for Ukraine. I know I’m not alone. Should she have been treated on that basis?
This post was edited on 9/11/26 at 6:19 am
Posted on 9/11/26 at 6:22 am to Keltic Tiger
I don’t think we are even having this conversation if the new Russian player was a guard instead of a capable center, who after hindsight, Koval felt would be taking more minutes of her playing time.
In the end , as it affects team chemistry, it will work out the best with Koval moving on and wish her nothing but success , wherever she goes.
In the end , as it affects team chemistry, it will work out the best with Koval moving on and wish her nothing but success , wherever she goes.
Posted on 9/11/26 at 6:31 am to Keltic Tiger
Good for her, but that does not help her prospect for playing pro ball. She needs to develop a thicker skin. It really shows that there are some teammates she may have a problem with. No coach wants that,
Posted on 9/11/26 at 6:35 am to tigerbait2010
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rug pull for national publicity, potential money
The Ukrainian way-see Voldemir Zelensky
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