OT - Alex Legion Dismissed by Isiah Thomas
Boy we sure dodged a bullet with this kid.
FIU coach Isiah Thomas said Thursday night that wing Alex Legion has been dismissed from the men’s basketball team for a violation of team rules.
February 15th, 2011 at 11:42 AM ^
Jesus.
February 15th, 2011 at 12:38 PM ^
"You said it, man. Nobody fucks with the Jesus"
February 15th, 2011 at 3:25 PM ^
Rules
February 15th, 2011 at 11:42 AM ^
I usually hate it when people say things like "we dodged a bullet" or "we were better off without him." It tends to seem like sour grapes, and it heaps ridicule on a kid who is just trying to find a place to go to school, play ball, and get a degree.
In this case I'll make an exception. We dodged a huge bullet with Alex Legion, and the program was better off without him.
February 15th, 2011 at 11:44 AM ^
I think the best thing was dodging his nutcake of a mother
February 15th, 2011 at 12:05 PM ^
Refresh me again on what went on with her. Didn't it have mostly to do with his time at Kentucky or is there more to it than that?
February 15th, 2011 at 12:48 PM ^
Don't recall specifics, just a general memory that she came across as a religious wacko
February 15th, 2011 at 1:03 PM ^
And her vision from God telling her Alex should go to Kentucky, iirc.
February 15th, 2011 at 1:46 PM ^
He sent the king of douches to coach their team.
February 15th, 2011 at 6:45 PM ^
I'ma thinkin, dead Presidents weighed in heavier than God
February 15th, 2011 at 4:23 PM ^
and I agree even though at the time everyone was in a uproar we did not need him. (no sour grapes)
February 15th, 2011 at 11:49 AM ^
i remember how pissed i was when we missed out on him and how awesome thought a manny/legion due would have been. but you're 10000% right, not getting him ended up being a huge benefit.
February 15th, 2011 at 11:44 AM ^
Seems that way, but it seems a bit misguided. Maybe Michigan could have been the place for him to really find his footing. Maybe he should have followed his original feelings.
A butterfly flaps its wings...
February 15th, 2011 at 12:04 PM ^
Let's not bring up butterflies...
February 15th, 2011 at 12:08 PM ^
My apologies. I forgot the drastic consequences of keeping that word out there may have...
An eagle flaps its wings...
February 15th, 2011 at 12:29 PM ^
I had a chance encounter with Legion's mother at Detroit Metro within a month of him having switched his commitment to Kentucky. I've told the story here a couple of times here already so I'll spare you all from it again.
In short, she made it clear that it was her decision for Alex to go to Michigan and that he wasn't really excited about it.
Unfortunately for Alex, his mom was a cancer to his college career.
February 15th, 2011 at 2:42 PM ^
his mother has ever said, unless you speak in tongues, of course:
http://mgoblog.com/content/unverified-voracity-shoddy-quick
http://conqueringheroes.blogspot.com/2007/10/monday-misfits-and-jackasses.html
February 15th, 2011 at 4:03 PM ^
when she said that she didn't appreciate the way that Michigan treated Amaker.
Shall we compare Tommy Amaker vs. Tubby Smith?
Amaker:
- Coach at Michigan from 2001 to 2007
- Overall record at Michigan of 108-84 (56%)
- League record of 43-53 (45%)
- 0 NCAA appearances (although might be an argument that they get in in 2003 if not for self imposed ban
- Fired in 2007 after 7th place finish in conference and second round exit from NIT
Tubby:
- Coach at Kentucky from 1997 to 2007
- Overall record at Kentucky of 263-83 (76%)
- League record of 120-40 (75%)
- 10 NCAA appearances (every year that he was th ehead coach)
- Fired in 2007 after 4th place finish in conference and second round exit from NCAA
Yes Annette. I completely see where you are coming from.
February 15th, 2011 at 11:47 AM ^
Than Forcier
February 15th, 2011 at 12:15 PM ^
too soon...
February 15th, 2011 at 1:39 PM ^
Hahaha.....not too soon
February 15th, 2011 at 11:53 AM ^
This is his 4th school?
February 15th, 2011 at 12:02 PM ^
Just hope that he gets a degree from any college. This is what happens when parents get "Too Involved" into their kids recruitment. I mean, if i had a son/daughter that was being recruited by a major college, i would let he/she take the visit alone and ask them what they thought and then i would join on the second trip. He could have came to MICHIGAN and got a MICHIGAN degree. I wish him luck.
February 15th, 2011 at 1:04 PM ^
i don't have kids, but i would definitely have some serious input on where he/she goes to college. i mean, it's a 17 year old kid making the first important decision of their life. damn straight i'm going to provide some serious guidance.
February 15th, 2011 at 1:19 PM ^
If my hypothetical kid were being recruited, I would tell them that they can go anywhere they want to as long as it's the University of Michigan.
February 15th, 2011 at 12:15 PM ^
Nerd Alert: Today was Galileo's birthday in 1564.
February 15th, 2011 at 12:18 PM ^
I'm guessing it was also his birthday in 1565
February 15th, 2011 at 4:15 PM ^
today wasn't two weeks from today, or your quip wouldn't have worked.
February 15th, 2011 at 12:00 PM ^
Has went on with Alex Legion from the time he was at Oak Hill until now it seems as if he is 37 years old by now (22yr Junior). I dont have to know all the details that some things, by nature of transfer didnt go his way. There are many people who have knowledge of what has transpired in Alex's life could probably tell you in detail that they saw this coming.
February 15th, 2011 at 12:09 PM ^
I feel bad for the kid. It seems like he's just never been able to get settled and comfortable in one place. Hopefully he can eventually find the right fit, settle in, and get his degree.
February 15th, 2011 at 12:19 PM ^
..but if even Isiah Thomas won't take you on his team, there is a big problem somewhere. I hope Legion manages to find whatever it is he is apparently looking for.
February 15th, 2011 at 12:32 PM ^
You beat me to it on this one...I'm a Knick's fan...when you can't meet Isiah's behavioral standards you have a big problem
February 15th, 2011 at 12:51 PM ^
Get in the truck.
/Starbury'd
February 15th, 2011 at 12:48 PM ^
It seems like more than that.
What a loser. I wonder where this guy went wrong. Was he bad from the start or did he listen too much to all of the peeps telling him how great he was?
February 15th, 2011 at 1:32 PM ^
'cause he never played here.
He has been committed, one way or another, to Michigan, Kentucky, Illinois, and FIU.
February 15th, 2011 at 1:09 PM ^
Alex Legion is (apparently) bigger than the game.
Now he can just prepare for the NBA....(D League).
February 15th, 2011 at 1:31 PM ^
hard to believe that Alex Legion has any elibility left...should have signed with Georgetown...I seem to recall some of their players from the 90's hung around for 6 years or more (or maybe it just seemed that way).
February 15th, 2011 at 2:48 PM ^
It's his fourth year of college. He was in the same class as Manny Harris.
February 15th, 2011 at 1:31 PM ^
Maybe he'll transfer to Iowa State like everyone else who gets kicked off their team. Although maybe you have to be in the Big Ten when you get kicked off to do that.
February 15th, 2011 at 6:27 PM ^
....of another U-Haul truck moving her kid to yet another college....
February 15th, 2011 at 7:33 PM ^
Legion if on a mofo roll.
February 15th, 2011 at 7:44 PM ^
This is Isiah Thomas making the decision, people. I therefore conclude that Alex Legion has turned himself into a mature and upstanding citizen, and his mother a respectful and reserved lady.