I believe the posters calling both of our transfers "defectors" who left because they are "seeking higher ground" might want to do even a minuscule amount of research into the reason behind one of the transfers. Unless other evidence is forthcoming, there's no reason to doubt the player's own words. That situation should not be twisted into some fanciful attack upon the program. To do so seems agenda-driven rather than factually-based.
And not going to make a nasty pun from the poster's remarks, as I sincerely wish the best future in life for the player involved. Young people make mistakes, even serious ones. We should all hope that they will seize oppotunities to follow a successful path.
as posted by
@madtownvol :
On the gf speculation from a trolly board member. Here is what Jazz just posted on the LV FB page:
I’ve seen a lot of the comments and assumptions y’all are making about my decision to transfer. I made the best decision for me. Let’s make this REAL clear. I’m not transferring over a girl. Just because I watched my gf’s championship game at the SEC tournament doesn’t mean that’s where I’m going. I was being supportive of my gf which is technically nobody else’s business. I don’t mix my personal life with my basketball life, not that I have to explain or acknowledge any of the negativity attached to my name. The assumptions y’all come up with are actually ridiculous. Y’all know me as an athlete...so stop acting like y’all know me outside of basketball. My decision has been made because I’m grown enough to make my OWN decisions. Keep the negativity and assumptions to yourselves.
This site had a huge impact in that girl's decision.
It is read by players, coaches, media, potential recruits, and we posters.
The internet is worldwide but people use it like it is a backyard fence
Posters are tearing down the very program they say they back by not thinking about the big picture audience.
This is why I "white Knight",,,because I know the players, families, recruits need to see that there are actually posters on here who want them here.
I know that some of you here think my only purpose for being here is to try to use it for a platform to get into the program. And yes, that is a goal of mine and I will not deny it.
But my heart is orange and has been since 1976 when my Dad and I would watch CPS and her teams with as much fervor as we did when the Lakers played the Celtics.
I care about and fight for this team on more platforms than just here.
But I consider this one the most important because last year I was entrusted with doing the game threads and knew of the lofty expectations following Vn legend, governmentmule. I considered it an honor to carry his yoke for a year.
I know what will happen when I write this, 2-3 of my more ardent supporters will give me a like and a hell yeah. . . Followed by 10-15 calling me out and calling me names. But I take this abuse willingly if it will positively influence someone to think about what they say on this site before they say it.
