Austin Nichols

[nickris]

Has been dismissed from VA. I haven't seen why though. Does anyone know?

 

[df64]

Wow, that gotta really hurt.

 

[timo0402]

Wow

 

[dbav]

Bennet's statement was short and pretty damning. Nothing specific, but interesting.

 

[TAHoo]

Gotta hand it to Tony Bennett. It takes guts to dismiss that kind of talent. Kind of like Coach K did with Sualimon a few years ago. I respect the fact that a coach has courage to do the right thing, no matter what. Oh well, we will move on from this and be as good as we can be, just like you guys did then. (This would not happen at UNCheat)

 

[LongTimeDukeFan]

I was bummed when Nichols didn't choose Duke, was surprised when he left Memphis, and thought he might have a new start at UVA. Hope the kid gets his head on straight.

 

[crazyduke3]

Not shocked. Always smoke around him, just hype.

Good for Tony for doing the right thing for his team. He's a great coach who cares about the right things. Love how he runs his program.

 

[DukeDenver]

Nichols seems like a real loser. He and Johnny football should meet up for a night out.

 

[dukiejay]

Wow.

 

[skysdad]

Tony Bennett has character and integrity. He believes his players should be the same way. unc nation will hate him before too much longer. OFC

 

[Mullin5756]

Buddy of mine close to UVA program said it was drugs.

 

[skysdad]

Buddy of mine close to UVA program said it was drugs.

That's tough. OFC

 

[smashmouth5]

CBS Sports article says people will be surprised if he plays bball at any level again. Crazy.

 

[dukedevilz]

That dude had some serious baggage. Virginia will still be good this year, I believe. But I'm not sure they'll be a top 10 team without Nichols. Big-time loss for UVA. Props to Bennett for not tolerating his shenanigans.

 

[dukiejay]

Buddy of mine close to UVA program said it was drugs.

If true, best of luck to the young man.

 

[Mpm277]

I'm hearing that his last suspension was something involving alcohol, and that this is probably some alcohol related incident.

 

[Mullin5756]

Harder stuff then booze...he had coke either in his system and failed the drug test or it was found on him..but I hear it was cocaine. Feel bad for him, this is one mistake that'll cost him the rest of his life

 

[df64]

What a shame. To throw away so much. Hope the kid gets his act together.

 

[tarwhiz]

Gotta hand it to Tony Bennett. It takes guts to dismiss that kind of talent. Kind of like Coach K did with Sualimon a few years ago. I respect the fact that a coach has courage to do the right thing, no matter what. Oh well, we will move on from this and be as good as we can be, just like you guys did then. (This would not happen at UNCheat)

P.J. Hairston, not that facts get in the way of your great post.

 

[DukeDenver]

P.J. Hairston, not that facts get in the way of your great post.

DevilDJ has some facts for you.

 

[dukiejay]

P.J. Hairston, not that facts get in the way of your great post.

Wasn't Roy pretty much forced to get rid of him? That saga went on for months, and all reports, including from on THR, were that Roy was reluctant in letting him go.

 

[DukeDenver]

Wasn't Roy pretty much forced to get rid of him? That saga went on for months, and all reports, including from on THR, were that Roy was reluctant in letting him go.

Hard to replace a good tenant especially when a grow house is involved.

 

[QC Dukie]

Nichols could transfer to uncheat. Hell they don't have to follow any rules.

OFC

 

[skysdad]

Nichols could transfer to uncheat. Hell they don't have to follow any rules.

OFC

Has there been any rumors that he may latch on somewhere. UNLV used to be the destination for those who strayed. If unc legend larry brown could find a job that might be a good fit. OFC

 

[Showenuff]

P.J. Hairston, not that facts get in the way of your great post.

LMMFAO ! Yea, thanks for the worst comparison in the history of comparisons.

 

[dukedevilz]

Let's not forget Roy kicked off Will Graves from the team before the start of the 2010-2011 season. UNC surely missed his senior leadership and 38% career shooting. Probably would have been another banner for the Heels had Roy's integrity not gotten in the way.

 

[dukiejay]

Did he kick him off the team or just out of his house?

 

[timo0402]

LMMFAO ! Yea, thanks for the worst comparison in the history of comparisons.

Bingo, not at all the same and if you want to really go through the timeline you'll be even further embarrassed that you made the comparison. Roy did everything he could to keep PJ.