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<blockquote data-quote="Crush" data-source="post: 1614140" data-attributes="member: 747954"><p>I have often thought that March Madness should be called March Sadness. Every team except one goes away from the tournament with a little bit of sadness. For some, it might be because of ending the season with a loss. But I am usually sad because of the group of basketball players that I have allowed to become a part of my “family.” After the loss, it feels like a door slamming in my face. All of a sudden, some very special young men are gone from my life….some forever. And it hurts. It hurts so much that I can’t even talk about it for days.</p><p></p><p>This year was extra hard for me. This was a very special group of guys that were there for us in a very bleak and depressing time. They brought lots of sunshine to a dreary world. I looked forward to watching them play 2 or 3 times each week. It is what got me through times of sadness. This team was so focused. They set high goals. They sacrificed so much. They obviously cared about each other, and they played for each other. They did things the right way on and off the court. They gave us the best they had. And most of all, they have brought a program back from a very deep and painful hole.</p><p></p><p>I just hope that Trent and Da’Monte know how much we appreciate all they have done for us the past four years. It would be great to see them back on our court next year, but they have to do what is best for them and their families. I will never forget how those two stayed the course through some very lean years. They gave their blood, sweat, and tears to make Illinois relevant again. Can’t thank them enough.</p><p></p><p>Ayo is just special. We have been so blessed to have him in our program. What a leader. What a player. What a special young man he is. We wish him nothing but the best.</p><p></p><p>Kofi is special, too. Sometimes he just “amazes” me. He became very skilled in a very short amount of time. It wasn’t all fun especially when having at least three guys hanging on him throughout the games, but he didn’t complain, he didn’t act out, and he didn’t give up. He just made us proud.</p><p></p><p>These kinds of actions do not just happen. Much of the praise goes to our wonderful coaches and AD for providing such a positive and nurturing atmosphere for the young men in our program. Thanks to all of you for doing your important role in the process so well. It’s not just during basketball season that the work gets done so thank you for your talents, your passion, and your commitment to the program throughout the year.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Crush, post: 1614140, member: 747954"] I have often thought that March Madness should be called March Sadness. Every team except one goes away from the tournament with a little bit of sadness. For some, it might be because of ending the season with a loss. But I am usually sad because of the group of basketball players that I have allowed to become a part of my “family.” After the loss, it feels like a door slamming in my face. All of a sudden, some very special young men are gone from my life….some forever. And it hurts. It hurts so much that I can’t even talk about it for days. This year was extra hard for me. This was a very special group of guys that were there for us in a very bleak and depressing time. They brought lots of sunshine to a dreary world. I looked forward to watching them play 2 or 3 times each week. It is what got me through times of sadness. This team was so focused. They set high goals. They sacrificed so much. They obviously cared about each other, and they played for each other. They did things the right way on and off the court. They gave us the best they had. And most of all, they have brought a program back from a very deep and painful hole. I just hope that Trent and Da’Monte know how much we appreciate all they have done for us the past four years. It would be great to see them back on our court next year, but they have to do what is best for them and their families. I will never forget how those two stayed the course through some very lean years. They gave their blood, sweat, and tears to make Illinois relevant again. Can’t thank them enough. Ayo is just special. We have been so blessed to have him in our program. What a leader. What a player. What a special young man he is. We wish him nothing but the best. Kofi is special, too. Sometimes he just “amazes” me. He became very skilled in a very short amount of time. It wasn’t all fun especially when having at least three guys hanging on him throughout the games, but he didn’t complain, he didn’t act out, and he didn’t give up. He just made us proud. These kinds of actions do not just happen. Much of the praise goes to our wonderful coaches and AD for providing such a positive and nurturing atmosphere for the young men in our program. Thanks to all of you for doing your important role in the process so well. It’s not just during basketball season that the work gets done so thank you for your talents, your passion, and your commitment to the program throughout the year. [/QUOTE]
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