Wasn’t KFree on that same staff? Not technically as a coach but he was interviewed due to his Badketball Operations role and his conduct would have been covered by the investigation. KFree not only was on Hurley’s Staff but was here as part of the 1999 weekend. Ricky, as stated, was cleared. He could easily have attended and talked about the 1999 team. Somebody is giving him poor advice.
You can surmise but you have no idea if someone was offering advise to RM. If he claims he decided to stay away due to the investigation, that's the reason. I respect and enjoy your insights into recruiting, etc. but there are some things that we all have very little or no knowledge involving the program. The ongoing investigation/legal proceedings and how it is now/could personally affect certain individuals is one of them.
Ricky's and KFree's positions and exposure to allegation potential involving any possible transgressions of rule infringement is vastly different based on their recruitment involvement alone. Their responsibilities were very polar in most cases.
Yes, on the surface, the NCAA cleared RM, however,
as I remember, the wording and the fact that they did not specifically indicate that he was to be cleared of any further findings may have played into his decision.
If he did attend, what were the chances that not one reporter would have asked him a question about the ongoing investigation? He would be the only one in attendance that could be asked and I don't think he would be comfortable or wise to talk about it. A brushoff on his part could be inferred as guilt towards himself, KO and the program.
I am unhappy that Ricky did not attend - he played a huge part in the success of the team but I do respect his decision and the reasons he provided are suffice.
I hope he finds a coaching job in the very near future if that what he intends to pursue, he is a really nice guy and can offer so much to the players of any program.
Whatcha got in the recruitment front??
News on any BIGS?
