Morris Staying!!

[kysteel]

Have a source at local TV station - just found out that Morris has decided to stay at UK. Will be announced at 5.

GOOD source, so rejoice!!:D

[freethrow]

Well we appreciate it if your info is true. And, possibly it is? But since it is your first post I for one am not going to be satisfied until I hear it from the media.

[CrowdControl]

foo bar.

:X

[Wildcat Larry]

I think I'll wait until 5:01 pm to start rejoicing. Not to be negative, but I've seen so many post on so many forums that report things from "unnamed sources" that I take it all with a grain of salt. By the way, where is your local station, you don't have a location in your profile? Just curious. Are you from Lexington?

[kysteel]

Understood. Check out 27 at noon. They may break it then.

Sorry - you're not in Lexington. I'll watch and report.

[kysteel]

I understand the hesitation. Yes, I'm in Lexington, and the source is a family member who works at Channel 27. He said they have talked to Morris' father and got the confirmation from him, but are not allowed to announce until the 5 p.m. newscast.

Again, I realize I'm new to the board and you have no reason to believe me. I'll be happy to wait until 5 for high-fives:cool:.

[Doug Hardin]

The fact that KySteel has posted two follow up messages and acknowledges that it may be hard for us to believe him makes him seem a little more credible. Often you get fly-by posters who think it would be a good joke to do something like this, and they just make one post and never come back. But still, I'll just have to wait and see.

[bmichaelblue]

5:00PM?

Go clock go!

[Coldstream]

A respected poster on another board has a contact at a Atlanta news station and says the same.. he will be coming back.

P.S. I am hearing that he plans to announce at 2PM so we should see news spread like wildfire thru the UK boards.

[kysteel]

27 just teased the decision by saying Morris was now "more receptive" to staying. They obviously can't reveal for sure until 5.

[kysteel]

I appreciate the post, Doug. I'll be monitoring all day, and if I hear anything new or concrete, I'll let you all know.

[KapitalCat]

Thanks for the info. There is no doubt there is a 5 PM announcement, my gut is that he's coming back based upon other indications, but honestly at this point we're all better off just waiting to see. Whether he goes or stays, KY is going to be fine.

[kysteel]

I agree, Kap. I think Woo will be MUCH better next season.

Morris has some bridges to re-build if he is indeed coming back - most notably with Tubby. Tubby was NOT happy that Morris never talked to him about possibly going, so...

[RP_McMurphy]

Bridges Hell how about Continents.

[CantWaitFor#8]

Count me in for those that would like to see Morris return. Come November no one will remember this whole ordeal. Go Cats!

[CoreyDavis]

Appreciate the information, I just hope the bridges are still intact after that small fire ;).

[wildcatfanman3pt]

Not believing anything until I see it.

[BlueHeart]

I hope you're right kysteel. And if you are mana is on me tonight! And if not, have some anyway.

[UFgirlfan07]

wildcatfanman3pt wrote: Not believing anything until I see it.
This is the direction I tend to go in, since UF's football coaching search! :) Too many rumors get passed around with big news days like today.

[surveyor]

For sure. If he IS staying, I'm not too excited about it. He probably figures one more year will SURELY make him good enough to go in the top 50 next year..............

[Hilltoppcat]

I hear ya about having mixed feelings about him returning...mostly about how it may effect the chemistry of the team. I'm sure Tubby will find a way to make it work ifhe does decide to come back..

[wyldkatzky]

bmichaelblue wrote: 5:00PM?

Go clock go!



Heck, I'm at work I do that rooting everyday.

[Wildcat Derrick]

wyldkatzky wrote: bmichaelblue wrote: 5:00PM?

Go clock go!



Heck, I'm at work I do that rooting everyday.Amem to that :dude:

[VIIBanners]

If Morris comes back.... we hang # 8...

[CATMANCANDO]

VIIBanners wrote: If Morris comes back.... we hang # 8...I like your thinking. If he comes back and we have NO INJURIES, we will hang #8.

[wyldkatzky]

2:21 Here, I suppose there wasn't a 2pm fax/press confrence.

[UedK]

VIIBanners wrote: If Morris comes back.... we hang # 8...If he comes back it willbe because the real world just hit him in the face. For him to make the kind of move in the draft he will want he'll need to really upgrade his game and his work habits. this will only help in our chase for numebr eight.

[2bad4u]

Some fans act like we don't want Morris.. What in the h*ll is wrong with this people. Don't get me wrong if he left we would still get by, but with him we arelooking much better. Morris has a lot of upside that I believe we will all see this year!! I welcome him back to theBIG BLUE NATION with open arms!!!!!:D

[michael diamond]

Let's hope he comes back, and all fans welcome him with open arms--- a little positive reinforcement - rather than some "you 're lucky to be back since you weren't good enough to go pro - 8 & 4!!"

[Charlie Brown]

If Morris and Kaz stayed we were looking good for a Final 4 run. With the loss of Hayes and Kaz we have lost a consistent rebounder and a somewhat consistent scorer.

We may get to #8, but at least 2 players will need to step up BIG time. I think Morris is one, but I am not sure who the other will need to be. Crawford? Sheray?Perry? We need a solid performance out of the 3 and 4.

[Wildcat_Fan98]

Charlie Brown wrote: If Morris and Kaz stayed we were looking good for a Final 4 run. With the loss of Hayes and Kaz we have lost a consistent rebounder and a somewhat consistent scorer.

We may get to #8, but at least 2 players will need to step up BIG time. I think Morris is one, but I am not sure who the other will need to be. Crawford? Sheray?Perry? We need a solid performance out of the 3 and 4.


You gotta think about Sims........6'8 and a big rebounder....I can see a Number 8 right now...

[Will Lavender]

Charlie Brown wrote: If Morris and Kaz stayed we were looking good for a Final 4 run. With the loss of Hayes and Kaz we have lost a consistent rebounder and a somewhat consistent scorer.

We may get to #8, but at least 2 players will need to step up BIG time. I think Morris is one, but I am not sure who the other will need to be. Crawford? Sheray?Perry? We need a solid performance out of the 3 and 4.



I agree. Morris has to REALLY improve to make any sort of a championship impact. And for him it starts with the mental part of the game, as we all know...

I think his return, if that's the decision, HELPS. But in no way am I going to start a celebration.

[VIIBanners]

Joneslab wrote: Charlie Brown wrote: If Morris and Kaz stayed we were looking good for a Final 4 run. With the loss of Hayes and Kaz we have lost a consistent rebounder and a somewhat consistent scorer.

We may get to #8, but at least 2 players will need to step up BIG time. I think Morris is one, but I am not sure who the other will need to be. Crawford? Sheray?Perry? We need a solid performance out of the 3 and 4.



I agree. Morris has to REALLY improve to make any sort of a championship impact. And for him it starts with the mental part of the game, as we all know...

I think his return, if that's the decision, HELPS. But in no way am I going to start a celebration.
I think Morris must stay on the floor... get fire in his eyes and hurt peoples feelings with his post moves... Sims and Sheray rebound and pass in the interior.... Crawford, be who he is.... get good bench help (no worries there), Rondo, Bradley,Sparks... shoot the lights out....then we hang # 8.

[matt57]

fingers will be crossed until 1700.....

[Coldstream]

Joneslab wrote: Charlie Brown wrote: If Morris and Kaz stayed we were looking good for a Final 4 run. With the loss of Hayes and Kaz we have lost a consistent rebounder and a somewhat consistent scorer.

We may get to #8, but at least 2 players will need to step up BIG time. I think Morris is one, but I am not sure who the other will need to be. Crawford? Sheray?Perry? We need a solid performance out of the 3 and 4.



I agree. Morris has to REALLY improve to make any sort of a championship impact. And for him it starts with the mental part of the game, as we all know...

I think his return, if that's the decision, HELPS. But in no way am I going to start a celebration.



I think if Morriss returns, he has got to know that leading this team deep into the tourney and perhaps winning the NC will land him very high on the draft list next year. That alone to me is a huge motivational factor. I just hope that allure of riches in the NBA is not his 'true' motivation but the competitor within.. so far I haven't seen that from him.

[fce1226]

Coldstream wrote: I think if Morriss returns, he has got to know that leading this team deep into the tourney and perhaps winning the NC will land him very high on the draft list next year. That alone to me is a huge motivational factor. I just hope that allure of riches in the NBA is not his 'true' motivation but the competitor within.
You didn't just contradict yourself, did you?

;)

GO CATS!!!

[kysteel]

Well, no new info from me, but thought I'd check in (since I started the thread).

After the 6-11 kid from Notre Dame decided to go back to school earlier today, I have to believe Morris knows he won't get a guaranteed contract this season. Coming back would earn him millions more in the long run.

We'll know for sure at 5, but I still stand by my source. :lol:

[CATMANCANDO]

kysteel wrote: Well, no new info from me, but thought I'd check in (since I started the thread).

After the 6-11 kid from Notre Dame decided to go back to school earlier today, I have to believe Morris knows he won't get a guaranteed contract this season. Coming back would earn him millions more in the long run.

We'll know for sure at 5, but I still stand by my source. :lol:
I would be willing to bet that if your source is correct you will receive some mana tonight.

[Kracker]

anyone know if it will be broadcast in louisville and if so what station?

[Kracker]

oh really?

[wyldkatzky]

Not much time left. 15 minutes to be more like it. However if he already sent the fax out and asked no one to report till five then we are all really waiting to know that he actually did send that fax.

[Coldstream]

wyldkatzky wrote: Not much time left. 15 minutes to be more like it. However if he already sent the fax out and asked no one to report till five then we are all really waiting to know that he actually did send that fax.

I couldn't wait that close to the deadline.. what if the fax died and you had no agreements in place from teams to take you in the 1st round and the Atlanta traffic would be hell to navigate at this hour to get to the nearest Kinko's!!

[Coldstream]

Anybody in Atlanta area? Supposedly will be aired there.. perhaps Lexington stations will have someone there too.

[kysteel]

Local tv still hasn't confirmed, but was top story on Ch. 27. He had to tell NBA either way by 5, so we should know soon.

[VIIBanners]

NO WORD!.....1 MINUTE TILL 5:00! COME ON BACK BIG BOY!

[Coldstream]

EARLY REPORT!!! He's back!!!

[bmichaelblue]

I heard the same thing from a channel in Atlanta. It was just on the HOB board.

[Kentucky8113]

Is that confirmed? I'm stationed in Ark so I'm out of the local channel loop.:)

[bmichaelblue]

not confirmed......just what several people have posted in the past few minutes

[Coldstream]

Kentucky8113 wrote: Is that confirmed? I'm stationed in Ark so I'm out of the local channel loop.:)


Right now this info is second hand.. but reports coming out from person's with access to Atlanta stations are that he is coming back.. it may be awhile longer to hear from Lexington folks to confirm.

[kysteel]

Which Atlanta channel?? We still haven't heard here for sure.

[Kentucky8113]

Man, I hate not knowing. It sucks that I cannot watch it live. I'll be standing by right here though.:D

[Coldstream]

kysteel wrote: Which Atlanta channel?? We still haven't heard here for sure.


I think these people are hearing the news from a radio station and not a television station. No idea but do know they are getting from a Atlanta source.

[keesee12]

how many people are sitting here waiting to hear the news?

[ShaggyNPT]

WKYT a Lexington based news station reported at 5:00 UK has not heard from Morris today

[Kentucky8113]

keesee12 wrote: how many people are sitting here waiting to hear the news?
one here:)

[keesee12]

NBA Agreement taking over espn news no news on bottom line besides GW forward returning

[abovthecrowd]

Flipping through channels and refreshing this page......lol

[keesee12]

i Have this site up uk athletics, catspause, and espn up waiting for offical word

[Swimmer4uk]

doesn't he HAVE to tell UK by 5? or the NBA? otherwise he is NBA bound???

[Kentucky8113]

He may have told them already, just not us.

[Los Gatos]

Swimmer4uk wrote: doesn't he HAVE to tell UK by 5? or the NBA? otherwise he is NBA bound???
He has to tell the NBA by 5:00 if he is going to withdraw.

[keesee12]

i think he has to withdraw not sure what time but

[NotFrank]

UK Athletics Dept. said they would have an announcement if he IS returning. That leads one to believe he is a goner. No announcement=no RM IMO.

[ukbob]

My bet is he is not coming back.

[joneagin]

He must withdraw by 5 or he is in..

[Coldstream]

keesee12 wrote: i think he has to withdraw not sure what time but


A fax or letter must be recieved by NBA front office by 5 PM to withdraw.... so Morris certainly has made his decision by now. Just a matter of having it announced.

This guy really, really wanted to turn pro and obvious he waited to see who would pull out before him in hopes of seeing the green light that he will have a shot at 1st round.

[keesee12]

I too once hopeful of a return have started to relize the chances of that are dwindling as the clock ticks away

[wildcatfanman3pt]

Is he gone? Or is je staying? Rm might have made the biggest mistake in his life.

[Swimmer4uk]

5:30 and still no word. Somebody yell at Shagari and tell him to hit the courts and start practicing

[wyldkatzky]

None of the stations are reporting anything for sure yet. I'm watching wkyt and wtvq.

[wildcatfanman3pt]

U need to check your scource again. Morris is gone.

[Swimmer4uk]

where'd you hear that? is it confirmed then?

[matt57]

WCM, what have you heard. i'm at work i have no tv.....although i don't think it would matter if they aren't reporting yet. keep in mind he only has to let the NBA know by 5. he could have faxed his intentions earlier and they are waiting to make an announcement????? trying to stay optimistic even though things look bad....

[wyldkatzky]

The tv stations had no word from morris or the NBA at 5pm still don't.

[lighthouse]

Los Gatos wrote: Swimmer4uk wrote: doesn't he HAVE to tell UK by 5? or the NBA? otherwise he is NBA bound???
He has to tell the NBA by 5:00 if he is going to withdraw.
That's right, the only requirment is he notify the NBA by 5. He can take his sweet time notifing KY.

[joneagin]

I think wildcatfanman3pt is just sayin what we are all thinking...if he is gone then why do people come on here with what seem like legit sources (friend at 27 saying that MORRIS' FATHER CONFIRMS HES COMING BACK)....and it is obviously a lie

[VIIBanners]

bye morris!

[VIIBanners]

VIIBanners wrote: bye morris!


OFFICIAL!

[matt57]

just to lighten the mood http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2005/news/story?id=2091750



SHAVLIK is IN the DRAFT:shock::shock::shock:

[kysteel]

Looks like my source was lied to. Morris' dad told two different people two different stories to cover his own ***.

:blush:

My apologies to the board for starting this thread. Morris is staying in the draft.

What a fool. Good riddance to the one-and-done, don't-claim-him-as-a-former-Cat 2nd round pick. :X

[lighthouse]

Just be patient. Not easy for us I know, but we have no idea what's happening behind the scenes. He may be gone, but it seems to me if that's true, we would have heard something by now.

[Coldstream]

kysteel wrote: Looks like my source was lied to. Morris' dad told two different people two different stories.

:blush:

My apologies. Morris is staying in the draft.

What a fool.


I think alot of people were fooled even a few who are considered to be trustworth with this kind of information. Don't be hard on yourself and I am sure you wanted to share what you thought was the good news as UK fan.

[michael diamond]

VIIBanners wrote: VIIBanners wrote: bye morris!


OFFICIAL!from what source?

[joneagin]

I doubt the major news networks would be reporting his father saying anything if it wasnt true...and I doubt his father has any reason to say that after the 5pm deadline

[Coldstream]

michael diamond wrote: VIIBanners wrote: VIIBanners wrote: bye morris!


OFFICIAL!from what source?

From the Lexington TV stations according to those who have it.

[wyldkatzky]

via wlex according to morri's father he is STAYING in the draft

[joneagin]

LEX 18 says that Ralph Morris confirms to WLAP that his son is stayin the draft

[abovthecrowd]

Well if he is gone, maybe they will give his scholarship to Ravi Moss as it is much deserved.

[joneagin]

Ravi Moss is on academic scholarship

[VIIBanners]

wyldkatzky wrote: via wlex according to morri's father he is STAYING in the draftHey... let's look forward to seeing Shag breaking some blocking records!

[matt57]

abovthecrowd wrote: Well if he is gone, maybe they will give his scholarship to Ravi Moss as it is much deserved.


excellent way of taking a negative and turning it into a positive

[joneagin]

If Morris goes in the first round (which I doubt) then I will still cheer for him because he obviously had information that we didnt...however, if he goes 2nd round then I would have a hard time ever cheering for him after all the information that he had available and all the things he said and did during this entire thing.

[abovthecrowd]

But that doesn't pay for everything, it would be nice to see him recognized for his hard work.

[Coldstream]

abovthecrowd wrote: But that doesn't pay for everything, it would be nice to see him recognized for his hard work.

I realize some academic scholly's only pay for certain items (tuition only or tuition and books only, etc.) but I was under impression he had a scholly that covered nearly every expense (tuition, books, dorm room, etc.).

[VIIBanners]

matt57 wrote: abovthecrowd wrote: Well if he is gone, maybe they will give his scholarship to Ravi Moss as it is much deserved.


excellent way of taking a negative and turning it into a positive
He deserves one yes but he already has a full academic ride... it would be a waste... use it on another future cat.

[matt57]

VIIBanners wrote: matt57 wrote: abovthecrowd wrote: Well if he is gone, maybe they will give his scholarship to Ravi Moss as it is much deserved.


excellent way of taking a negative and turning it into a positive
He deserves one yes but he already has a full academic ride... it would be a waste... use it on another future cat.


can't use it anyway ravi will be senior....it will be an extra scholly....yes he's on academic scholly but he still doesn't eat the same meals as the scholly players

[Swimmer4uk]

http://www.wlap.com/lnews1.html

i had to see if for my own eyes. good luck, hope he and his dad make some money!

[abovthecrowd]

Thank you Matt. Just trying to type that out. Still time to give out another acedemic scholarship though. And there are travel expences that i don't believe are covered either.

[UFgirlfan07]

abovthecrowd wrote: Well if he is gone, maybe they will give his scholarship to Ravi Moss as it is much deserved.
Great idea. I love that kid and he's played his heart out for UK. I don't think that anyone can deny that.

[chrimsun]

I used to be very frustrated by the fact that Ravi didn't have a basketball scholarship. Didn't seem fair. Apparently he is a bright student and has multiple academic scholarships so it isn't "necessary" that he get a full ride with basketball. That made me feel better about life :D

[CatsSaintsFan]

kysteel wrote: Have a source at local TV station - just found out that Morris has decided to stay at UK. Will be announced at 5.

GOOD source, so rejoice!!:D



This must have been the same source that SEKYCAT had for Norm Chow being our football coach ;)

[tauzreborn]

At least the last couple of hours were fairly exciting yesterday. Good luck Morris!

[RxRusty]

You made a poor decision Randolph but I wish you the best.

GO CATS!!!