Legion may return per Sports Illustrated

[DCWildcat]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/basketball/ncaa/12/04/legion.kentucky/index.html

This comes from "a source close to Legion," mind you.

Detroitshootingguardgate part 2?

[AugustaDan]

Per everyone's favorite whipping boy:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/basketball/ncaa/12/04/legion.kentucky/index.html

[flacat22]

can we just take him back and leave Mom on her pulpit somewhere?

[WildcatMountaineer]

Like sands through the hourglass.....

[colonelcatfan]

Anyone know any more about this. Maybe Joe talked some sense into him?

[colonelcatfan]

Like sands through the hourglass.....

LOL, thats the first thing I thought!!!!

[RaviMoss#1fan]

i figure this would be another joe crawford rethinkin now lol

[WildcatMountaineer]

Honest to god though, if Alex never wanted to leave and its all his mom's doing, then I feel bad for the kid. He's basically having the final "I'm not a child" argument with his mom in front of the entire fan base.

[KentuckyFan4Life]

I just heard that on Lachlans radio program.

Be a good thing if he stays after all. He could be the next Tony Delk the way he can shoot.

[UedK]

LOL, thats the first thing I thought!!!!

I have not read the SI blurb. But after reading his dad's comments maybe the dad bypassed mom and talked some sense into the kid.

or, Maybe UK was one of the eight offers mom had on the table. lol

I do hope that if he stays it is the end of his doubts and the beginning of his 110% commitment to UK and Coach.

[DenCat]

I merged the 2 threads concerning this.

[Dwight Schrute]

Can we send his mom back to Detroit? In all seriousness, if this was his mom's doing and not truly Alex's, then we (and Billy Gillispie) should welcome him back.

Did Tom Izzo send two kids back to Kentucky?

[matt57]

you know it's funny how similar this situation is to crawford's. if i remember correctly crawford's parents were upset and they left the night of the UNC game. now, it seemed as if legion's mom was behind the transfer talk. seems like parent's meddling to me. maybe legion and joe both explained to thier parent's that they want to stick it out???? i'm not sure what to think anymore. it just goes to even further prove my point that BG didn't deserve near the amount of criticism he was getting at the time the news broke.

[countrycat]

It is sometimes hard to remember sometime that these a still just kids. I hope he returns and this becomes and it becomes a lesson for the whole family. It is hard to do but maybe some in WCN to take a powder and not be so quick to jump on our coach. I believe for most it was just the shock of the whole thing that got to every one. If we were shocked think how BCG feels.

If he comes back there will probably be some guide lines for mom.

[RaleighCat]

you know it's funny how similar this situation is to crawford's. if i remember correctly crawford's parents were upset and they left the night of the UNC game. now, it seemed as if legion's mom was behind the transfer talk. seems like parent's meddling to me. maybe legion and joe both explained to thier parent's that they want to stick it out???? i'm not sure what to think anymore. it just goes to even further prove my point that BG didn't deserve near the amount of criticism he was getting at the time the news broke.
Been saying the same thing for two days. Eerie coincidence to me.

[Terry L. Wildcat]

I can hear Mr. Ledford say, "HOLD THE PHONE". ;)

[bret1555]

I like that everyone is kind of laying off the kid, but I think we should cut Mom a little slack, as well. . . I have heard "sources" say that there was a principle behind her disagreement with the staff. She IS a minister, and apparently was upset with BCG's conduct and language, recently.

This doesn't seem like a Diva-Parent on the loose. Perhaps someone a tad Pollyannish, but not some deranged little league parent.

[WildcatMountaineer]

This doesn't seem like a Diva-Parent on the loose.


Yes it does.

[UKcat]

I've seen and heard some ministers that I would not trust and would not want to hang my halo on. Many people call themselves ministers but many of them don't really "fit the bill". Not trying to bash Ms. Legion; just saying..................................:shrug1:

[1daysoon]

I can hear Mr. Ledford say, "HOLD THE PHONE". ;)

Bob, thanks for the memory. I miss Cawood.

[Terry L. Wildcat]

Bob, thanks for the memory. I miss Cawood.

You are most welcome but I'm Terry. ;)

[scfcats]

I've seen and heard some ministers that I would not trust and would not want to hang my halo on. Many people call themselves ministers but many of them don't really "fit the bill". Not trying to bash Ms. Legion; just saying..................................:shrug1:

I've always worked in churches, and saddly I could say this is true.

But great news about Legion is he decides to return. :thumbup:

[scfcats]

You are most welcome but I'm Terry. ;)

Yeah, that's a little confusing that you guys have the same pic. I always wondered why, you both seem pretty cool though so who cares. :big_grin:

[Terry L. Wildcat]

The picture is of our dear friend, Mel McCane...he was the founder of WildcatFaithful.

[BrassowFan]

I don't know if I buy the argument about BG's language. Kids today use curse words like never before, it's on TV, radio and especially the music.

[scfcats]

The picture is of our dear friend, Mel McCane...he was the founder of WildcatFaithful.

That's really cool. :thumbup: Thanks for the heads up.

[wildcat74]

I'm happy to hear this, I hope it pans out.

But maybe, just maybe, we should stop recruiting kids from detroit...maybe something in the water there.:icon_biggrin:

[scfcats]

I can't get the page to pull up though. :shrug1:

[matt colvin]

I hope so. But only if HE truly wants to. And under the conditions that Coach is the boss, and he will do what Coach says with the understanding that it's for the better of the team.

[ukbob]

It may be best for Alex to return.

However, if I were UK, BG and/or Mitch, I would certainly ask for concessions upon acceptance. If his mother is as disruptive as reported by many people, then she has to tone to down and be a supportive parent to the team and her son. No ifs, ands or buts about it.

I want the kid to do what is best for himself and if returning is that, then welcome him. But conditions are conditions.

If UK is bigger than any player or coach, then it darn sure is bigger than any parent.

Just my take.

Secondly...remember who is reporting this...Seth Davis. When did anyone in their right mind ever agree with anything this clown says? When someone actually reputable reports this, then I will concern myself with it.

[matt57]

http://ukbasketball.kentucky.com/legion-reconsidering-transfer-from-uk/

mom makes it sound like alex worked things out with coach without her knowledge. if so, and things are what they seem on the surface. then good for alex.

[scfcats]

“The last 24 hours they’ve been working on my son,” the player’s player, Annette Legion, said Tuesday night.
She likened her son’s second thoughts to someone not realizing what they have till it’s gone.
“It’s like a divorce,” Mrs. Legion said. “You don’t know how valuable that person is till you’re divorced. When you’re married, you couldn’t see it.”
The player’s mother said she heard from two people (one from their home state of Michigan) about the possibility of her son coming to an understanding with UK Coach Billy Gillispie. She had not heard directly from her son.
“I’m told Billy and he have worked out their differences,” Annette Legion said. “If that’s true, I will support him. I don’t have a problem if he goes back. He’s the one that’s doing the hardship. He’s the one doing the workouts.”


Well finally got the page to load. Very interesting stuff if its true (source is a little questionable ;)). Here's hoping Legion is back in blue. :thumbup:

http://ukbasketball.kentucky.com/legion-reconsidering-transfer-from-uk/

[RCS]

No more SG recruits from Detroit;) Or at the very least their parents are not allowed in town for the UNC game their FR year. How unbelievably strange.

[Catligula]

I don't know if I buy the argument about BG's language. Kids today use curse words like never before, it's on TV, radio and especially the music.

Yeah, I don't think he's got any they haven't heard before... And yet, Mrs. Legion said it "has nothing to do with basketball".

[BluBlood]

It appears that Legion will be returning! It really eeks me that so called fans could not let a young man, work out his differences with the coach before bashing him and his family.

It is apparent that Legion had "personal" issues with BCG, and no matter what we think, he had to man up and deal with them. I just hope he didnt see how quick the fans turned on him.

I hope BCG learns something from this.....he needs his players a lot more than what he puts on....this was a close one! Can you imagine what we would have looked like going into SEC without this kid?

GO CATS!

[dbe]

Why would he want to come back with some of the negative stuff that has been posted here about him and his mother.

I know I would not want my son to come back if some of the crazy things said about Legion were said about him.

[Stucat]

Yeah, I don't think he's got any they haven't heard before... And yet, Mrs. Legion said it "has nothing to do with basketball".


Mrs. Legion did say though that Alex was the one doing the hardship and that he was the one doing the workouts. Maybe she was upset that he was practicing too hard. If he is in good health and I am sure that they have all had physicals before basketball practice a few workouts is probably good for their health.

[Stucat]

It appears that Legion will be returning! It really eeks me that so called fans could not let a young man, work out his differences with the coach before bashing him and his family.

It is apparent that Legion had "personal" issues with BCG, and no matter what we think, he had to man up and deal with them. I just hope he didnt see how quick the fans turned on him.

I hope BCG learns something from this.....he needs his players a lot more than what he puts on....this was a close one! Can you imagine what we would have looked like going into SEC without this kid?

GO CATS!


Actually BluBlood no one knows exactly what happened between Alex Legion and Billy Gillispie and that includes you as well.

[countrycat]

I hope your post get better because this one is pitiful. It is cause for consern when something like this happens. Mostly what I read was people questioning what happened, Why this came up so sudden. And for you to state BCG don't care for his players is just wrong.

[WildcatMountaineer]

How was anyone here wrong?


Because we read an official UKAA press release, and took it to be true?

[scfcats]

Welcome to WCN Blu... :shrug1:

[wildcat74]

http://ukbasketball.kentucky.com/legion-reconsidering-transfer-from-uk/

mom makes it sound like alex worked things out with coach without her knowledge. if so, and things are what they seem on the surface. then good for alex.


Sure sounds that way according to that wording. If so, then there is something to be said for the young man standing up for what he (supposedly the whole time) beleived in. It sounded from all parties that since sat. alex wanted to stay and his mom wanted him gone. From what I read tonite I beleive it even more.

[Wildcat Larry]

The UK basketball team ..... NCAA basketball's version of the Chinese firedrill. :icon_lol: ;) :shrug1:

[bluecat406]

I think ole blu here probably read some of the posts on this board about Alex being a turncoat, and that we didn't really need the traitor, and all that jazz. While some posters wished him well, there were a lot of negative posts as well.

Do we know for sure that he is coming back?

Also, on a side note, history really does repeat itself. Freshman all american from Detroit decides to leave Kentucky, only to change his mind and stay.

[teamchemistry09]

So is he going to play against Indiana?

[Stucat]

So is he going to play against Indiana?


At this point I think only Coach Gillispie and Alex Legion know for sure and perhaps mom also.

[countrycat]

I do not think it official yet. Until I read it on ukathletics It is not offiial to me.

[Rockober]

So is he going to play against Indiana?

He may be in a time-out for a little bit.

[countrycat]

Now that I think about it, I believe Crawford missed 1 or 2 games. I may be mistaken. And the team voted to have him back.
I would not be surprised if he missed the Loosiers game.

[yitbos]

Why would he want to come back with some of the negative stuff that has been posted here about him and his mother.

I know I would not want my son to come back if some of the crazy things said about Legion were said about him.

yea...because UK is the only school in the country with fans who would say bad things about them if they transferred after 6 games.

[westtncat]

Im just glad the ky fan base was calm cool and collective. If we had panicked he would have never came back ;)

[flacat22]

If true and his return does happen NO ONE (except maybe BCG) will be happier than me but I still feel like Mama needs to cut the apron strings and focus more on her, I mean God's work and less on her sons. I mean this quote is asinine...“I’m told Billy and he have worked out their differences,” Annette Legion said. “If that’s true, I will support him. I don’t have a problem if he goes back. He’s the one that’s doing the hardship. He’s the one doing the workouts.”
Hey, 19 year old kids in Iraq dodging IEDs, eating meals out of a foil pouch and being without their family is a hardship, getting a free ride and playing a kid's game and being groomed to make millions at the most prestigious basketball program in the nation is far from a hardship. I think that Reverend Legion needs to step down off of her high horse and put things into perspective.
I hope it works out for all involved.

[colonelcatfan]

I can hear Mr. Ledford say, "HOLD THE PHONE". ;)

Ya, me 2, man I still miss Cawood like mad!!!

[Gunsmoke]

I do not think it official yet. Until I read it on ukathletics It is not offiial to me.
Exactly.

[Mark Blueblood]

If true and his return does happen NO ONE (except maybe BCG) will be happier than me but I still feel like Mama needs to cut the apron strings and focus more on her, I mean God's work and less on her sons. I mean this quote is asinine...“I’m told Billy and he have worked out their differences,” Annette Legion said. “If that’s true, I will support him. I don’t have a problem if he goes back. He’s the one that’s doing the hardship. He’s the one doing the workouts.”
Hey, 19 year old kids in Iraq dodging IEDs, eating meals out of a foil pouch and being without their family is a hardship, getting a free ride and playing a kid's game and being groomed to make millions at the most prestigious basketball program in the nation is far from a hardship. I think that Reverend Legion needs to step down off of her high horse and put things into perspective.
I hope it works out for all involved.

Personally, I don't know enough about this situation to make any call on someone else's judgment. I don't understand the lambasting of Annette Legion. Do you truly know her role in this? Whatever she's doing, she's doing what she feels is best for her son. Sounds like, in that statement, she's leaving the decision up to Alex.

Funny how, in this world of parents not getting involved with their kid's lives, we're knocking someone who does. I don't know what her true role is and whether she's right, wrong or indifferent.

Unfortunately, neither do you.

[cumberlandredskin]

I can hear Mr. Ledford say, "HOLD THE PHONE". ;)

That's a good one Terry. Gave me a smile for the day!

[jay t.]

Bob, thanks for the memory. I miss Cawood.
me too!

[flacat22]

Personally, I don't know enough about this situation to make any call on someone else's judgment. I don't understand the lambasting of Annette Legion. Do you truly know her role in this? Whatever she's doing, she's doing what she feels is best for her son. Sounds like, in that statement, she's leaving the decision up to Alex.

Funny how, in this world of parents not getting involved with their kid's lives, we're knocking someone who does. I don't know what her true role is and whether she's right, wrong or indifferent.

Unfortunately, neither do you.

I do know what I have read in several media accounts of her disruptive behavior behind the bench DURING the game. Whether she is acting in the best interest of her son (which I, as a parent understand) that is clearly not the time nor the place to "help" her son. If she was as vocal and belligerent as I am led to believe I would think that Alex would've been embarrassed by that display. Theres a difference between being involved and concerned and being disruptive and divisive. It is her job to support her son not publicly question and deride his coach.
I took exception to her categorization of college basketball practices as a "hardship" when clearly there are those going through much worse and not getting near the opportunity that her son is. If she wants to talk about hardship have her call a soldier's Mom to swap stories of their sons are going through. I stand by my original post.

[John Clay Rice Jr.]

Welcom Back Dude!

[RP_McMurphy]

While we are mad at the act of Alex transferring or not. We are not mad at Alex himself because he is one of us. I welcome him back and remind him that all freshmen have a tough adjustment period. It isn't easy being a player for Billy Gillispie for he will force every last ounce of talent out of your body. If you want to get to the NBA you need a coach who will push you and push you for there are many other players working hard and pushing themselves right now for the spot you want in the NBA. Welcome back Alex and enjoy the ride on the Glory Road. Mom please let your son grow and become his own person.

[wildcat74]

If true and his return does happen NO ONE (except maybe BCG) will be happier than me but I still feel like Mama needs to cut the apron strings and focus more on her, I mean God's work and less on her sons. I mean this quote is asinine...“I’m told Billy and he have worked out their differences,” Annette Legion said. “If that’s true, I will support him. I don’t have a problem if he goes back. He’s the one that’s doing the hardship. He’s the one doing the workouts.”
Hey, 19 year old kids in Iraq dodging IEDs, eating meals out of a foil pouch and being without their family is a hardship, getting a free ride and playing a kid's game and being groomed to make millions at the most prestigious basketball program in the nation is far from a hardship. I think that Reverend Legion needs to step down off of her high horse and put things into perspective.
I hope it works out for all involved.

Wow! Very, very well put flacat. The lack of perspective here is borderline unbelievable. Hardship?!?!?!

[wildcat74]

Personally, I don't know enough about this situation to make any call on someone else's judgment. I don't understand the lambasting of Annette Legion. Do you truly know her role in this? Whatever she's doing, she's doing what she feels is best for her son. Sounds like, in that statement, she's leaving the decision up to Alex.

Funny how, in this world of parents not getting involved with their kid's lives, we're knocking someone who does. I don't know what her true role is and whether she's right, wrong or indifferent.

Unfortunately, neither do you.


I disagree. From what we have all read and seen (from the coaches mouth as well), it is highly evident this was a mother taking a rash act to get her son out of a situation which SHE was not comforatable with. 6 weeks after midnight madness and 6 games into his freshman season, and by the players own accounts -wanting to stay- the proof is in the pudding as to what went on here. I have no problems with alex legion and would welcome him back with open arms, my problem is with parents that try to hold a coach hostage. It is not her opinion in who plays over who that matters -its coaches, she is irrelavent in those decisions. Perhaps mrs legion should have done some more research on coach and Uk before the decision was made to have alex come here.

[flacat22]

Just in case there is ANY question I fully support the young man in whatever decision that HE makes.

[Mark Blueblood]

I disagree. From what we have all read and seen (from the coaches mouth as well), it is highly evident this was a mother taking a rash act to get her son out of a situation which SHE was not comforatable with. 6 weeks after midnight madness and 6 games into his freshman season, and by the players own accounts -wanting to stay- the proof is in the pudding as to what went on here. I have no problems with alex legion and would welcome him back with open arms, my problem is with parents that try to hold a coach hostage. It is not her opinion in who plays over who that matters -its coaches, she is irrelavent in those decisions. Perhaps mrs legion should have done some more research on coach and Uk before the decision was made to have alex come here.

You could be right. As I stated, I don't know any of the "behind the scenes" shenanigans that went on so I can't refute anything about this deal. My point was, regardless of whether I agree with her actions, she appears to be involved in her son's life. I applaud her for that. Is she over the top? Possibly - again, I'm not in a position to pass judgment on that.

However, our sources are the press. Funny how we believe them when it fits our perception of things and how we don't if it doesn't. I, too, support the kid in whatever his decision is. I hope it is to remain at Kentucky.

[BOURBON TOWN CAT FAN]

From KSR -

I’m told Billy and he have worked out their differences,” Annette Legion said. “If that’s true, I will support him. I don’t have a problem if he goes back. He’s the one that’s doing the hardship. He’s the one doing the workouts.”
“He’s the one doing the workouts”…..further proof that the story we heard that the issue was relationship with the coach and work load was the sticking point here.
http://blog.kentuckysportsradio.com/wp-content/uploads//2007/12/lllegion.jpg

Sounds like a case of laziness to me.

[Littlemeyer]

Sounds like a case of laziness to me.

Possibly, but I'm trying to not be too quick to judge. Maybe he's not lazy, but Mom doesn't like seeing her baby have to work that hard. Just throwing that out there for another possiblity...

[ShelbyvilleCathead]

Like sands through the hourglass.....
These are the days of our lives

[Adolph Rollingover]

Possibly, but I'm trying to not be too quick to judge. Maybe he's not lazy, but Mom doesn't like seeing her baby have to work that hard. Just throwing that out there for another possiblity...
There was a post by an aggie fan a week or so ago, who posted BCG does not put up with prima donnas. I could see a personality clash if this is the case. I'm not calling Legion a prima donna as I have no knowledge, but I am sure he has not been pushed this hard in his basketball career.

[Wildcat97]

No more SG recruits from Detroit;) Or at the very least their parents are not allowed in town for the UNC game their FR year. How unbelievably strange.

As someone (Yogi Berra?) once said..."Its like Deja Vu...all over again"

[UKcat]

If true and his return does happen NO ONE (except maybe BCG) will be happier than me but I still feel like Mama needs to cut the apron strings and focus more on her, I mean God's work and less on her sons. I mean this quote is asinine...“I’m told Billy and he have worked out their differences,” Annette Legion said. “If that’s true, I will support him. I don’t have a problem if he goes back. He’s the one that’s doing the hardship. He’s the one doing the workouts.”
Hey, 19 year old kids in Iraq dodging IEDs, eating meals out of a foil pouch and being without their family is a hardship, getting a free ride and playing a kid's game and being groomed to make millions at the most prestigious basketball program in the nation is far from a hardship. I think that Reverend Legion needs to step down off of her high horse and put things into perspective.
I hope it works out for all involved.
Once again, FlaCat, this is priceless. You win today's BINGO award!:thumbup:

[ntrich]

I can hear Mr. Ledford say, "HOLD THE PHONE". ;)

Haha, my first thought too as I read the news in the paper this morning. :)

[Littlemeyer]

Apologies if this has already been mentioned, but I wonder if it's a given that Gillispie would let Legion back if he wanted, and what, if any, would be the response from the fans of such a move.

I remember several fans being upset with Tubby for letting Crawford back on the team. Surely those same fans would be critical of Gillispie.

[sardiscat]

I think you answered your own question. Did Tubby care that some fans said he shouldn't let Crawford come back? Does Gillispie give any indication that he cares what some fans might think about how he handles his players? His goal is to win basketball games.

[KYISSUPREME]

Apologies if this has already been mentioned, but I wonder if it's a given that Gillispie would let Legion back if he wanted, and what, if any, would be the response from the fans of such a move.

I remember several fans being upset with Tubby for letting Crawford back on the team. Surely those same fans would be critical of Gillispie.

You raise some very good points. I would have to say that Coach would let him return, and that some fans would scorn him for it. Most wouldn't, but there is always that certain few. If it does work out, and Legion comes back, that would please me very much. He is sorely needed. But I will always be leary of young Mr. Legion. As will Gillispie. Legion would really need to watch his step. Again, good post, Littlemeyer.

[TheBigCat]

I think this situation is a little different from Crawford's because of the apparent involvement of his mother. Not that Crawfords parents were not somewhat responsible. However they were not as vocal. I say welcome back Alex and I would almost bet his teammates would agree and be supportive. I know one Senior who would be!:thumbup:

[TrueblueCATfan]

I hope Legion did talk with Joe Crawford..after all Joe went thru this his freshmen year....from things I have heard and read these guys all get along and some were quite upset about Legion leaving..hopefully it will all work and and everybody is happy

[Terry L. Wildcat]

Apologies if this has already been mentioned, but I wonder if it's a given that Gillispie would let Legion back if he wanted, and what, if any, would be the response from the fans of such a move.

I remember several fans being upset with Tubby for letting Crawford back on the team. Surely those same fans would be critical of Gillispie.

Coach Gillispie and I have the same agreement I had with Coach Smith...don't tell me how to deliver the US mail and I won't tell you how to run my basketball program ;) In our coach I trust because I have never been one...BEAT THOSE DAMN HOOSIERS!!!

[justford]

How long would A.L. have to set out if he transferred and could this have been a factor in his coming back (if he does).

[Littlemeyer]

How long would A.L. have to set out if he transferred and could this have been a factor in his coming back (if he does).

He'd just have to sit out one season. Normal transfer rules would apply, not the crazy freshman rules, because he did not sign a LOI with Kentucky.

[Cory Conley]

http://www.ckysports.com/The-Magazine/58.html
Says hes staying

[crazzedcats22]

no news yet, according to Matt Jones

Quick Legion Update (http://blog.kentuckysportsradio.com/?p=4340)

by Matt Jones @ 4:45 pm. Filed under Blue Blooded Opinions (http://blog.kentuckysportsradio.com/?cat=1)
Just sent a quick question to the UK Media folks asking when we there may be some announcement about Alex Legion and this was the response:
There’s nothing to announce. As mentioned in our release Monday night, he is no longer a member of the team.
So there ya go……

[Cory Conley]

no news yet, according to Matt Jones

Quick Legion Update (http://blog.kentuckysportsradio.com/?p=4340)

by Matt Jones @ 4:45 pm. Filed under Blue Blooded Opinions (http://blog.kentuckysportsradio.com/?cat=1)
Just sent a quick question to the UK Media folks asking when we there may be some announcement about Alex Legion and this was the response:
There’s nothing to announce. As mentioned in our release Monday night, he is no longer a member of the team.
So there ya go……


http://www.ckysports.com/The-Magazine/58.html

[Doug Hardin]

no news yet, according to Matt Jones

Quick Legion Update (http://blog.kentuckysportsradio.com/?p=4340)

by Matt Jones @ 4:45 pm. Filed under Blue Blooded Opinions (http://blog.kentuckysportsradio.com/?cat=1)
Just sent a quick question to the UK Media folks asking when we there may be some announcement about Alex Legion and this was the response:
There’s nothing to announce. As mentioned in our release Monday night, he is no longer a member of the team.
So there ya go……

This could be interpreted in different ways.

One is, "These are a bunch of Internet rumors, and there's nothing to any of them. Alex is not on the team."

Or, what I think is more likely based on what Legion's mother was quoted as saying, "I'm just some guy in the media office, so it's not my place to say anything. I'll let Coach Gillispise address that when he sees fit."

[vaPascal]

I can hear Mr. Ledford say, "HOLD THE PHONE". ;)

Me too. That was be great. Hope Joe tells him the pros/cons story.

[poodoo]

I hope Alex returns. Coach G said all I need to hear when he said that Alex, "most importantly, was an OUTSTANDING young man." In regard to his mother, I personally wish we fans would refrain from being critical of her. SHE is Alex's parent--NOT any of us. Also, I guess I just remember too well the insults hurled toward Patrick's mother, :icon_frown: one who was actually helping her son to make a very WISE decision.

IF everything I'm reading here is true, I think an excellent idea would be for Alex's mother not to sit behind the UK bench. She certainly does not need to be disruptive. I'm honestly not sure it's a good idea for any parent to sit close to the bench where he or she could be heard.

HOWEVER, it's not MY business. It seems to me that it's the business of Alex, his parents, and Coach Gillispie. Most of all, again, I especially hope Alex returns after reading that he is an outstanding young man. THAT is all I need to hear. GO CATS! GO COACH G! GO ALEX!