KNWA reports Beverley told them he's staying

[Hoggy Bear]

Will enroll in school for Monday and will sit out the year and try to return to basketball when suspension is over.  As reported on KNWA news tonight.

[Baconator]

That's good news for the team, but more importantly it's good news that Patrick is staying in school. He needs to work towards a degree in case his basketball career doesn't pan out. I hope he can sort out his personal issues and become the leader he was destined to be this season.

[mhuff]

 Good decision Patrick. What I question is what did he do to merit suspension?If he has decided to stay in school, why can't he play? Is this something in granite?

[Foshodo]

im glad if this is his decision.... my question, can he still practice with the team?

if so, he needs to practice every single day against fortson at the 1 spot so he can gain as much experience and skills at the PG as possible since thats what he will play if he ever does transition to the NBA.

[opineonswine]

That would be huge.

[hog_fan]

im glad if this is his decision.... my question, can he still practice with the team?

if so, he needs to practice every single day against fortson at the 1 spot so he can gain as much experience and skills at the PG as possible since thats what he will play if he ever does transition to the NBA.

Had to do with a paper he turned in. I believe even Beverly himself has mentioned this.

[DOGALUM]

Head Case!

[The_Champ]

I hope he still has two years. I don't know how that works...

[cardinalhawg]

You would think that he could appeal the suspension and try to get it reduced less, maybe a semester.  I do not know all of the details, but I would think that there are options if he can stay in school and be with the team.

[Foshodo]

Had to do with a paper he turned in. I believe even Beverly himself has mentioned this.

hmmm... not really sure what question of mine you're answering here... but no worries?

[HawgAdvocate]

You would think that he could appeal the suspension and try to get it reduced less, maybe a semester.  I do not know all of the details, but I would think that there are options if he can stay in school and be with the team.

I bet, between the J-board and Pel, he won't appeal.

[gohogsgo006]

That would be huge.

thats what she said

[Razorvet]

Well I am mixed on this. If we end up on probation because of this I will go ape $h)t. If it all works out and he comes back and contibutes then good for him. Its Pels chicken.

[Billy]

Relax, we're not going to end up on probation for a kid being unethical in the classroom.

We all must understand that the ".edu" types, as cowherd calls them, might view cheating in the classroom as bad or worse than taking money from an agent. some of them have as much power as Pel and our AD.

[jmingram911]

That's good news for the team, but more importantly it's good news that Patrick is staying in school. He needs to work towards a degree in case his basketball career doesn't pan out. I hope he can sort out his personal issues and become the leader he was destined to be this season.

Could not agree more.  Way to stick it out PB!!!!

[oldfart]

should just count as a redshirt year, would still have two years to play.  lets hope he will be able to practice with the team, could be great contributor.

[Razorod]

Don't know how all of this is going to play out with PBev, but if he does stay through the 2010-2011 season, it could really help.

Even though we could really use him this year, 08-09 was/is not going to be a final four year even with him. Problem is w/o him we may not even be a tourney team.

But, 09-10 and 10-11 could be very good years with him on the team. A year of maturing for this year's class plus Beverly could mean a final four run in either 09-10 or 10-11.

Also, haven't really seen the hogs on many top players for 2010. Scout's top 75 is already out, and I don't think the Hogs are listed with any player. If Bev stays through the 10-11 season, that helps bridge the talent until the 2011 class, which is setting up very nicely.

I realize that all the above hinges on Beverly actually staying for three more seasons, but if he does, things could be really good and hopefully give Pel a chance to establish himself as a coach in the eyes of the nation.

[BrooklynRoss]

Heck yeah, I'll trade a down year without Bev for a loaded year with Bev any day.

[heathtits]

Will he still be able to practice with the team or just rip up the HPER pick up games?

[DOGALUM]

Well guess what?  That bipolar sumbich lied.  Enjoy Europe you head case.

[Oliverhogman]

Did ANYONE realy think he was coming back to the UofA.  Were they going to pay for a year of education while he was not playing basketball?

[r8zrbck]

yeah -- he's all over the place

[1highhog]

Mental problems, I hate to say that about him, but Bev is doing what's best for the team, leaving.  We don't need that kind of indecisive stuff to rub off on the younger players.

[The Hog]

Can someone please state the facts and not opinions and speculation.  Thanks.

[parrishw]

I thought he signed with an agent and that if he signed it was over?