Some things we should keep in mind
One: consider the source. Some of the allegations that are being thrown out are unsubstantiated and, more importantly, don't have attribution - in other words, the person making the claim isn't willing to be quoted on the record. Such claims should carry less weight.
Two: some former players that grumbled a bit about HCJA's methods while they were here are now saying they learned some valuable life-lessons from Jody. There were at least three former players at the awards banquet. If someone asked them I believe they'll say as much.
Third: a number of players leave every D-1 program. I haven't looked that hard at it, but I'd bet that, even discounting the one-and-dones, the percentage of players leaving Bill Self's KU team before graduating isn't that much different than the WSU Women's program. It's just the nature of big-time sports.
It's not ok to abuse players. It's also not ok to treat somebody's professional reputation carelessly.
One: consider the source. Some of the allegations that are being thrown out are unsubstantiated and, more importantly, don't have attribution - in other words, the person making the claim isn't willing to be quoted on the record. Such claims should carry less weight.
Two: some former players that grumbled a bit about HCJA's methods while they were here are now saying they learned some valuable life-lessons from Jody. There were at least three former players at the awards banquet. If someone asked them I believe they'll say as much.
Third: a number of players leave every D-1 program. I haven't looked that hard at it, but I'd bet that, even discounting the one-and-dones, the percentage of players leaving Bill Self's KU team before graduating isn't that much different than the WSU Women's program. It's just the nature of big-time sports.
It's not ok to abuse players. It's also not ok to treat somebody's professional reputation carelessly.
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