The Daily Hoosier Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 With the commitment of Fitzner, it appears that McRoberts will play next year as a walk-on again. We opine on this. What is your take on it? https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/did-zach-mcroberts-make-another-winning-play-by-turning-down-a-scholarship/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 I am sure that it would be such an honer for Zach to have received that scholarship and I don't care how much money you have getting free tuition is great. With that being said to me he seems like the type of guy that says if that makes our team better I will do whatever is best for the team. I might be wrong on all accounts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoB2011 Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 I just hope Zach is good with this. I know that no promises were made when he came here, but he certainly earned a scholarship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKIM01 Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 I hope at some point, we know the entire story. With what I do know, what a great young man. IU is lucky to have him and I suspect senior night is going to be pretty emotional for all three of our incoming seniors. I hope no one leaves, but if someone does, it's a no-brainer that McBob gets the scholarship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchieBall13 Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 It is a bit weird a walk-on is in at least half of all our projected starting lineups...at least to start the season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Daily Hoosier Posted May 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 43 minutes ago, FKIM01 said: I hope at some point, we know the entire story. With what I do know, what a great young man. IU is lucky to have him and I suspect senior night is going to be pretty emotional for all three of our incoming seniors. I hope no one leaves, but if someone does, it's a no-brainer that McBob gets the scholarship. It is a bit of a tricky question to ask, but I plan to ask it at the next media availability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierfan615 Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 Thanks for another great article TDH! I agree about Zach’s heart and attitude towards the team. We are very blessed to have him!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoB2011 Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 54 minutes ago, ArchieBall13 said: It is a bit weird a walk-on is in at least half of all our projected starting lineups...at least to start the season Including lineups from people that think the sky is the limit for the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaloisGroupe Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 4 hours ago, KoB2011 said: I just hope Zach is good with this. I know that no promises were made when he came here, but he certainly earned a scholarship. +1 He definitely earned it. I hope it was offered to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 Should be a must read for every kid who feels entitled and that he is doing a coach a favor by considering his program. I wish there were more Zachs in college hoops. It would make the game a much better place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 Should have been given to him the minute Curtis Jones transferred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKIM01 Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 12 minutes ago, 5fouls said: Should have been given to him the minute Curtis Jones transferred. As I understood it, they couldn't. Scholarships being annual renewable or something like that. I know we had the conversation anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 Another great piece TDH......you are spoiling me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 He was on scholarship at Vermont. Decided to not play basketball. We gave him the chance to play as walk on. End of story. I appreciate his play and his minutes...but the scholarship is a separate issue one that his family was fully aware of. No further explanation needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 59 minutes ago, 5fouls said: Should have been given to him the minute Curtis Jones transferred. Can't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapnRon Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 Great kid, but I'm sure his brother has him covered. He will live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoHoosier Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 We are all spoiled to have someone with the attitude and character of Zach. Equally spoiled having such articles and this site...... for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted May 5, 2018 Report Share Posted May 5, 2018 I don't buy the excuses. The kid deserved a scholarship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoB2011 Posted May 5, 2018 Report Share Posted May 5, 2018 2 hours ago, Seeking6 said: He was on scholarship at Vermont. Decided to not play basketball. We gave him the chance to play as walk on. End of story. I appreciate his play and his minutes...but the scholarship is a separate issue one that his family was fully aware of. No further explanation needed. If Zach is good with this it's fine, otherwise it's a ridiculous argument. It's like saying you shouldn't ever ask for a raise or bonus, no matter how much you've earned it, just because of what the initial agreement was. Or to directly relate to college basketball, it's like saying a kid shouldn't ever lose his scholarship because of playing ability but we know that happens. Zach earned a scholarship, he should have had first right of refusal. (And maybe he did) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoB2011 Posted May 5, 2018 Report Share Posted May 5, 2018 6 minutes ago, 5fouls said: I don't buy the excuses. The kid deserved a scholarship. I agree. I am hoping he told Archie to go get someone if it would help the team. If not, I'll be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoB2011 Posted May 5, 2018 Report Share Posted May 5, 2018 2 hours ago, CapnRon said: Great kid, but I'm sure his brother has him covered. He will live. And your employer should underpay you if you you have family money... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier82 Posted May 5, 2018 Report Share Posted May 5, 2018 There’s nothing stopping Archie from telling the kid “hey man, you earned it but with Davis’ injury situation and Moore’s lack of development we really need a proven post player who can stretch the defense. Take out a student loan and come talk to me in a year or two...I’ll take care if it.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapnRon Posted May 5, 2018 Report Share Posted May 5, 2018 2 minutes ago, KoB2011 said: And your employer should underpay you if you you have family money... The family money isn't the reason he isn't getting a scholarship, it's the reason he shouldn't care about the scholarship, and the reason we shouldn't be offended for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FW_Hoosier Posted May 5, 2018 Report Share Posted May 5, 2018 Most likely, Archie didn’t offer him the scholarship, and he didn’t want/expect it. He came to IU with the expectation of not playing basketball at all, decided he missed it, and walked onto the team. Anything he’s getting now is a bonus. To act like Archie should have offered the extra scholarship to him first is silly. Plenty of major college teams have walk-ons like McBob, and I’m sure he and the staff realized that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted May 5, 2018 Report Share Posted May 5, 2018 2 minutes ago, FW_Hoosier said: Most likely, Archie didn’t offer him the scholarship, and he didn’t want/expect it. He came to IU with the expectation of not playing basketball at all, decided he missed it, and walked onto the team. Anything he’s getting now is a bonus. To act like Archie should have offered the extra scholarship to him first is silly. Plenty of major college teams have walk-ons like McBob, and I’m sure he and the staff realized that. If he is the hardest working kid on the team........you reward that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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