You know I never meant any of my posts this morning to lead to so many people saying such nice things on here. It goes to show you there is inherent good in people. My family has been so touched by so many great kids (students) over the years.
Listening to Ayo was really special. It’s a “business” decision today, but 10 - 20 years from now it will be a love decision. Every person on here loves the UofI for their own time spent there and their own reasons.
I really think we can all learn something from a 20 year old kid. He is playing the hand he was dealt. That is so mature, I am almost 60 years old and I for sure never had a chance to play anything at that high a level. Pretty sure I would be kicking and screaming how I was not treated “fairly”.
For a kid to have that much class and maturity is a testament to his family, his character and his sense or lack of sense of entitlement. We all can learn from that.
I am pretty sure I love the Illini just about as much as anyone and that kid is up there with the greats of all time at Illinois. When he is done being a basketball player is when he will get to look back at just how special it was to have spent time there. I know that for me the years have only made me realize just how much being a part of Illinois has meant in my life.