JR Giddens leaving KU

ChiefsCountry · 06-30-2005, 11:12 AM

Press conference on WHB right now.

teedubya · 06-30-2005, 11:16 AM

He fell on his sword. Wise man... noble of him to move on... now, move outside of Big 12. Go to Roy.

Demonpenz · 06-30-2005, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Ali Chi3fs

He fell on his sword. Wise man... noble of him to move on... now, move outside of Big 12. Go to Roy.

i thought it was a knife

teedubya · 06-30-2005, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Demonpenz

i thought it was a knife

a metaphor, you buffoon.

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J-W Staff Reports

Thursday, June 30, 2005

J.R. Giddens will transfer from Kansas University, head coach Bill Self announced Thursdsay.

Self, who stressed that this was a mutual decision and not a disciplinary action, said he and Giddens came to this conclusion around 8 p.m. Thursday night. He added that he didn't know where Giddens would be transfering.

Giddens, who averaged 10.1 points last year as a sophomore, was stabbed May 19 during a fight outside the Moon Bar.

"The last six weeks have been a difficult situation for all parties involved following the May 19 incident," Self said. "J.R. and I have both taken enough time to remove the emotion of the decision and come to the conclusion that a fresh start for both parties would be best. We certainly appreciate his efforts the last two years and wish him the best in the future."

Self, who mentioned the negativity brought to the program by the incident during Thursday's news conference, said no single factor led to the decision. Self also said that the results of the police investigation into the Moon Bar incident did not affect the decision for the transfer.

"Our decision was based solely on what was best for our program and J.R. at this time," he said.

"With everything that has transpired with this situation, coach and I are in total agreement that a fresh start would be best for Kansas and me," Giddens said in a statement. "I'm sorry for what has transpired. Regardless of guilt or innocence, I put our program and myself in a bad situation. That does not take away from the fact that I loved my time here. I appreciate the support my teammates, the coaching staff and fans have shown me."

Self said he notified the team of the decision around 9:30 p.m. or 10 p.m. Thursday night and they were caught off-guard by the announcement.

He added that this incident won't change any rules within the program.

"We don't need to do things differently," he said. "We just need to keep reinforcing what we do."

Eleazar · 06-30-2005, 11:23 AM

Yes, what a wise and noble man, jumping 1 guy with 8 or however many other guys outside a bar.

ROYC75 · 06-30-2005, 11:24 AM

That's OK JR, MU is just a little drive east down the road.....

irishjayhawk · 06-30-2005, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Ali Chi3fs

a metaphor, you buffoon.

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J-W Staff Reports

Thursday, June 30, 2005

J.R. Giddens will transfer from Kansas University, head coach Bill Self announced Thursdsay.

Self, who stressed that this was a mutual decision and not a disciplinary action, said he and Giddens came to this conclusion around 8 p.m. Thursday night. He added that he didn't know where Giddens would be transfering.

Giddens, who averaged 10.1 points last year as a sophomore, was stabbed May 19 during a fight outside the Moon Bar.

"The last six weeks have been a difficult situation for all parties involved following the May 19 incident," Self said. "J.R. and I have both taken enough time to remove the emotion of the decision and come to the conclusion that a fresh start for both parties would be best. We certainly appreciate his efforts the last two years and wish him the best in the future."

Self, who mentioned the negativity brought to the program by the incident during Thursday's news conference, said no single factor led to the decision. Self also said that the results of the police investigation into the Moon Bar incident did not affect the decision for the transfer.

"Our decision was based solely on what was best for our program and J.R. at this time," he said.

"With everything that has transpired with this situation, coach and I are in total agreement that a fresh start would be best for Kansas and me," Giddens said in a statement. "I'm sorry for what has transpired. Regardless of guilt or innocence, I put our program and myself in a bad situation. That does not take away from the fact that I loved my time here. I appreciate the support my teammates, the coaching staff and fans have shown me."

Self said he notified the team of the decision around 9:30 p.m. or 10 p.m. Thursday night and they were caught off-guard by the announcement.

He added that this incident won't change any rules within the program.

"We don't need to do things differently," he said. "We just need to keep reinforcing what we do."

Wait, how can he come to a conclusion today when the timeframe they state hasn't occured yet. Am i missing something?

**Iowanian** · 06-30-2005, 11:33 AM

"Jr.....Steve Alford Here"

Goapics1 · 06-30-2005, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Iowanian

"Jr.....Steve Alford Here"

I was thinking............................

"JR, Mike Davis here" Mike Davis.
"click, dial tone'" JR

teedubya · 06-30-2005, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Cochise

Yes, what a wise and noble man, jumping 1 guy with 8 or however many other guys outside a bar.

have I mentioned how much MUrons suck balls lately?

**Lzen** · 06-30-2005, 11:46 AM

This whole thing has been a black cloud hanging over the KU program. I'm relieved that they decided to part ways. It's probably best for JR and for the team.

**Lzen** · 06-30-2005, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by irishjayhawk

Wait, how can he come to a conclusion today when the timeframe they state hasn't occured yet. Am i missing something?

I'm guessing the writer thinks today is Friday.

Journalism at its finest.

beer bacon · 06-30-2005, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Ali Chi3fs

have I mentioned how much MUrons suck balls lately?

Have I mentioned how stupid you look when you throw around the term MUrons? It reminds of opposing fans referring the Chiefs as the

or the Quiefs.

Eleazar · 06-30-2005, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Ali Chi3fs

have I mentioned how much MUrons suck balls lately?

Calling that 'honorable' is about as homeristic as it gets.

I call BS on this being a mutual decision too. He put a stain on a storied program and they wanted him gone. Why would he have volunteered to pack up and leave, especially if he claimed he was innocent of any wrongdoing?

redfan · 06-30-2005, 11:57 AM

KU will be better off w/o him and his non-contact, no FT shooting arse.

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