Padgett: 'Tubby can hold only so many hands.'

[Administrator]

Many players become too preoccupied with their NBA careers to notice what is going on back at their old college team, but Scott stays pretty well in touch, and some of what he has seen this past season disturbs him.  Specifically, the player problems the team has faced such as suspensions for missing classes and practices, fighting among players, and petty behavior over playing time. “It’s really frustrating watching this happen at Kentucky.  Some players don’t realize what it means to put on that Kentucky jersey.  There is pride and tradition in that jersey. There are only a handful of schools that have anything like what we have at Kentucky. Players have to understand what an honor and privilege it is to play there.  So few players ever get the opportunity to wear that jersey.  It’s just horrible that some players don’t understand that and go out and do stupid things. It’s a complete lack of respect.”

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[TexasBlue]

Good article there Mr. Spam Hate. I think Scott P. hit the nail on the head. Carruth not shooting in the K Stste game. What a bum.

[4uktrey]

Great read cant wait for part 3. But he is right . At 18 in America you are considered an adult. And if your not ready for it the responsibility is on your parent(s). My mother did most of the raising of myself and I wasnt quite ready to be a responsible adult so I joined the Army though I hated it it did grow me up. Now I have 5 children and it is my responsibility to make them responsible adults. And that is my main concern for the next 16 1/2 years(my youngest is 18 mos) and I'll take full responsibility. It isnt up to schools or Sports coaches to be a momma or a daddy to anyone. JMO. ED 8)

[Tummygoat]

Good clipping from the article  Im sure the rest follows suit and good points are made.  I respect the points Padgett had made and hope not to see that problem next season.