The players (if even true) were likely "stunned" because, they, like us, are not involved in the coaches' meetings... they (like us) saw all the "buzz" on social media and how it was a "done deal" and they likely took the narrative, just like us.
They're saying, Carr did worse than what they thought he'd do - so they're lowering their floor.
It's not unreasonable. I think they're wrong and scared, but its not "dumb".
You can be "surprised by something" and not get divided lol. Especially if the culture is good....
With that said, how about we ask, "why were the kids surprised? they're not in the coaches' meetings"
The answer is (almost surely)
Dumbass beat (and national) writers were texting kids (and...
Well - a poster shared a link to Pete / Fortuna's pod
"its a good listen!" - OP (almost no one agreed)
The thread makes fun of OP.
Then Pete comments saying they almost named the pod "Domes on Domers" (which they bring up all the time)
And multiple people then outright told Pete to "Get a cohost...