BU mentioned with Granger on ESPN2

[BUBalum05]

This morning on the sportscenter updates between Mike & Mike on ESPN2, they had a clip about Danny Granger. They said that BU was the only D1 school to offer. Too bad that didn't work out b/c he is a stud for the Pacers this year.

[Chico]

Hope he catches his ride to the All-Star game. Don't think Danny would be available to bail him out.

[leebiddlecome]

For the short time he was at Bradley Danny Granger was one of my favorite players to watch. Absolutely incredible talent.

[houstontxbrave]

To bad him, Tisby and Tucker couldnt stick around for 4 years, might have been very special.

Then again it took a real classy move by a BU alum to make sure a 3rd of that didnt happen... you always stay classy Duane.

[leebiddlecome]

To bad him, Tisby and Tucker couldnt stick around for 4 years, might have been very special.

Then again it took a real classy move by a BU alum to make sure a 3rd of that didnt happen... you always stay classy Duane.

Danny Granger was leaving regardless of Duane's involvement.

[Da Coach]

Granger's decision to leave Bradley never came up until well after Broussard had been calling Granger, his family, and his past coaches for quite some time.

A lot of college players become unhappy, but most don't pull out and leave at midseason, like Granger did. I think it's highly likely he would have remained at Bradley for the second semester of the 2002-2003 season if not for the numerous comforting "happy birthday" calls made by the coach at New Mexico.

[leebiddlecome]

Granger's decision to leave Bradley never came up until well after Broussard had been calling Granger, his family, and his past coaches for quite some time.

A lot of college players become unhappy, but most don't pull out and leave at midseason, like Granger did. I think it's highly likely he would have remained at Bradley for the second semester of the 2002-2003 season if not for the numerous comforting "happy birthday" calls made by the coach at New Mexico.

Agree to disagree I guess. A decent amount of guys leave at the semester. I don't think guys leave unless they want to leave. Sitting out a year is not optimal. Duane is a charming guy but I doubt he had that much pull.

Either way, I doubt Danny would have stayed all four years and we won't ever know anyway. I really like watching him play for the Pacers.

[Da Coach]

Duane gave Danny what he wanted- a welcoming alternative to his situation at Bradley, and that facilitated the move. Without the New Mexico offer, I think the Grangers stick it out at Bradley.

[egib52]

Agreed DC...Duane facilitated the greener side of the fence...with the great talent Granger had and the pending graduations of the players he did not get along with I would agree he would have been a 4 year player for the Braves!

[houstontxbrave]

Danny Granger was leaving regardless of Duane's involvement.

I dont care what Danny Granger's mind set was or wasnt, what Duane Broussard did to Bradley is inexcusable and for that he should chastised for what he did to the school, that gave him the opportunity to have a free education and gave him the opportunity to begin his career as a basketball coach. The continual calls and verbal interaction had a huge influence on Granger. Sure he might have left but to New Mexico on his own accord, highly doubtful.

He never deserves any forgiveness, but then again I have never heard him appolgized for his blatent actions versus Bradley University.

[it's boogie time]

If it means anything, the violation against Broussard has put his coaching career on hold since he is now the director of operations at UNM while he is obtaining his PhD.

[leebiddlecome]

Duane gave Danny what he wanted- a welcoming alternative to his situation at Bradley, and that facilitated the move. Without the New Mexico offer, I think the Grangers stick it out at Bradley.

I guess we will never know. Danny was a great player. He would have found a home somewhere.

[dogsrus]

Danny Granger was leaving regardless of Duane's involvement.

People lose money on occasion regardless of being swindled in a various types of scam also.....just sayin.

[leebiddlecome]

People lose money on occasion regardless of being swindled in a various types of scam also.....just sayin.

I dont think it was a scam. Some do feel that. Again, we will never know.

[dogsrus]

Duane gave Danny what he wanted- a welcoming alternative to his situation at Bradley, and that facilitated the move. Without the New Mexico offer, I think the Grangers stick it out at Bradley.

Wether he would or would NOT have stayed is not the issue IMO....the issue is BU should have had the opportunity to fix the problem without any outside illegal interference. IF Granger left after JL's attempt to rectify what was wrong...so be it.

Its like my wife and I having problems and during counseling some guy sweeps her off her feet. She's vulnerable at that moment and she's MY wife so stay the heck away.