Respectfully, you have quite a few excuses for Jerome. My own opinion is Stanley had a great tournament in 2009 and no way that happens with Jerome playing. Stanley was a sweet kid, probably Mrs. Calhoun’s favorite. For whatever reason, Jerome did not play nice with Stanley.
Pat adores Sticks, yes, and always loved his extended visits to Madison. But Sticks didn't always play nice with others either
I have spoken to JC about many topics and Jerome and the '09 team was one. He felt strongly that a healthy JD would have enabled them to beat Pitt in the season final, beat Cuse in the marathon BE tourney game but never said would have propelled them to the NC
I am not going to criticize JD on his night moves - he was a college kid from not the best environments but he had spunk and even though he had some WTF moments on the court - he did some great things also
I also know Andre L fairly well and according to him, JD and JC were closer than most think but noted that JD's "lifestyle" didn't make JC happy. But then again, JC's son wasn't the angel either
I think you have always had a grudge against JD - he's gone forget it - makes you look petty
He isn't the first UConn athlete or coach to blame others first
BTW - I never had any extended conversations with Jerome