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Don't want him back?
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I don't really care. "My team is on the floor." I really actually think he's mentally unstable and find that his antics make him impossible to root for. OTOH if he played like Marvin Barnes I could probably overlook his behavior.
 
Don't really have many players. Would like Mullin to get off to an ok start, even if he does get a pass from most. If Co, Jordan and Sampson come I think we could sneak in again. I think Mullin can play rehab card with CO. If we were Kentucky no broblem sending him walking... but we are not Kentucky
 
One of the problems Lavin had and Mullin will have next year , is lack of quality backups. When you have nobody w high major talent to take his place, you might have to be more forgiving.
 
Expect a culture change with the new staff coming in and a higher level of accountability amongst the players.

Can I forgive CO the person? Absolutely.

He embarrassed the school on multiple occasions over the past 2 years. And he has shown little to no remorse.

If Mullin wants him, that's fine with me. If he can sit in a HOFers face and promise to put the team first, give it his all on the court and in the classroom to graduate and go pro, then I'd accept him back.

CO needs to get help or counseling. I don't think he's a bad kid in spite of his actions.

He just had way too much rope. Some of these kids just need a good mentor.
 
CO needs to get help or counseling. I don't think he's a bad kid in spite of his actions.

He just had way too much rope. Some of these kids just need a good mentor.
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It's a shame he never rolled his eyes, he could have gotten the help he needs.
 
Giving Lavin the benefit of the doubt for a secon....If CO was never suspended prior to failed test, how big of a pain in the ass was Harrison?
 
CO needs to get help or counseling. I don't think he's a bad kid in spite of his actions.

He just had way too much rope. Some of these kids just need a good mentor.
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It's a shame he never rolled his eyes, he could have gotten the help he needs.
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CO rolling his eyes and smiling at the refs were two of the biggest overblown topics on this board.

We should rip his scholarship away. That'll teach him.
 
Sometimes you screw up. But I can't help but think that if not for his selfish disregard of his teammates and the program we would not have a new coach.
 
Giving Lavin the benefit of the doubt for a secon....If CO was never suspended prior to failed test, how big of a pain in the ass was Harrison?
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They said D'Lo would yell/curse at the coaches and staff.
Sheed skipping town and practices.

Again, the culture has been terrible.
 
Sometimes you screw up. But I can't help but think that if not for his selfish disregard of his teammates and the program we would not have a new coach.
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From everything I've read/heard the Lavin change was in the works long before that. Which makes sense. Mullin wasn't going to make a decision like this lightly.
 
Expect a culture change with the new staff coming in and a higher level of accountability amongst the players.

Can I forgive CO the person? Absolutely.

He embarrassed the school on multiple occasions over the past 2 years. And he has shown little to no remorse.

If Mullin wants him, that's fine with me. If he can sit in a HOFers face and promise to put the team first, give it his all on the court and in the classroom to graduate and go pro, then I'd accept him back.

CO needs to get help or counseling. I don't think he's a bad kid in spite of his actions.

He just had way too much rope. Some of these kids just need a good mentor.
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Well said
 
CO needs to get help or counseling. I don't think he's a bad kid in spite of his actions.

He just had way too much rope. Some of these kids just need a good mentor.
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It's a shame he never rolled his eyes, he could have gotten the help he needs.
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CO rolling his eyes and smiling at the refs were two of the biggest overblown topics on this board.

We should rip his scholarship away. That'll teach him.
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I thought the suit thing was overblown. It's hard to keep track of what other people don't think is important. Anyway, I was referring to Harrison getting suspended for rolling his eyes. Whereas Obekpa wasn't suspended for e.g. attempted murder.
 
Expect a culture change with the new staff coming in and a higher level of accountability amongst the players.

Can I forgive CO the person? Absolutely.

He embarrassed the school on multiple occasions over the past 2 years. And he has shown little to no remorse.

If Mullin wants him, that's fine with me. If he can sit in a HOFers face and promise to put the team first, give it his all on the court and in the classroom to graduate and go pro, then I'd accept him back.

CO needs to get help or counseling. I don't think he's a bad kid in spite of his actions.

He just had way too much rope. Some of these kids just need a good mentor.
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You don't think he is a bad kid in spite of his actions? He smoked some weed! That's it! He did something that is 100% legal in some places. You are making it sound like he committed a felony and is possibly facing jail time!
 
Expect a culture change with the new staff coming in and a higher level of accountability amongst the players.

Can I forgive CO the person? Absolutely.

He embarrassed the school on multiple occasions over the past 2 years. And he has shown little to no remorse.

If Mullin wants him, that's fine with me. If he can sit in a HOFers face and promise to put the team first, give it his all on the court and in the classroom to graduate and go pro, then I'd accept him back.

CO needs to get help or counseling. I don't think he's a bad kid in spite of his actions.

He just had way too much rope. Some of these kids just need a good mentor.
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You don't think he is a bad kid in spite of his actions? He smoked some weed! That's it! He did something that is 100% legal in some places. You are making it sound like he committed a felony and is possibly facing jail time!
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It's not just the weed. He's been a drama queen since he got here.

That said, it's up to Mullin. I can see both sides of the argument. I'll let Chris decide, he'll have a better read on it than any of us.
 
Expect a culture change with the new staff coming in and a higher level of accountability amongst the players.

Can I forgive CO the person? Absolutely.

He embarrassed the school on multiple occasions over the past 2 years. And he has shown little to no remorse.

If Mullin wants him, that's fine with me. If he can sit in a HOFers face and promise to put the team first, give it his all on the court and in the classroom to graduate and go pro, then I'd accept him back.

CO needs to get help or counseling. I don't think he's a bad kid in spite of his actions.

He just had way too much rope. Some of these kids just need a good mentor.
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It's weird agreeing with you so much, but this is spot on.

Mullin will undoubtedly will be holding the kids more accountable from day one. Mullin will also be a great resource and role model for Obekpa to use this as an opportunity for growth. I would bring him back for sure, but I'd also bring in a guy like Nunez, a JUCO, and/or Diallo/Greek kid. If he acts up again, he's done. Mullin will have far more leverage on Obekpa than Lavin ever did...depth to help him, no transfer possibilities or early draft entry.
 
Looks like the Favorite Son has convinced the Prodigal Son to stay. I expect the leash is very short. CO will be a better person with a year under the tutelage of the new HC.
 
AWESOME! I posted like 30 minutes ago hoping he'd get the ball rolling. 4 positions left.
 
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