(debunked) Rumor: Froling Dismissed from Team

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

Give me a break. Give me two breaks.

There is a low probability that they are aware of this board. However, being aware that something exists (as low a probability as it is) and then literally reading every last thread/comment daily is a galactic jump to take... Which is what you're suggesting. Harry could not give a damn about whether you specifically wish his feelings are OK or not, or whichever Scoop user is being critical of him or not.

This thread is perfectly acceptable material for a forum such as Scoop. It was a reasonable topic and likely has some level of truth behind it, besides the fact that the semantics were incorrect. We have seen all kinds of insane rumors come along on this forum which had no basis in reality at all and they are enshrined in the history of scoop itself.

Do you just think that Harry has a lot of feelings, and you're worried about that? Or what?

Lol.

1. They're aware of the board. It's been referenced by parents of players, among others.

2. It's exceptionally unlikely a stupid thread about a stupid rumor has any impact on the team.

3. No, it's not a reasonable topic and there appears to be no level of truth to it. Starting and/or spreading unfounded rumors that cast a 19-year-old college student in a bad light - all while hiding behind the anonymity of the internet -  is bullsh*t.

He pretty much addressed it.

[We R Final Four]

Ding ding ding! Nailed it.

[MU82]

As y'all know, I'm a generally positive Scooper who is bullish on Wojo and the future of the program.

Having said that ...

We shouldn't avoid discussing things just because it might hurt a player's feelings or a parent's feelings or a coach's feelings.

If Scoop is a "distraction," we deserve to lose.

And having said that ...

This is a stupid thread that probably should never have started.

I hope Harry stays for next season. There is potential there. But if he doesn't, next man up.

[D'Lo Brown]

1. They're aware of the board. It's been referenced by parents of players, among others.

2. It's exceptionally unlikely a stupid thread about a stupid rumor has any impact on the team.

3. No, it's not a reasonable topic and there appears to be no level of truth to it. Starting and/or spreading unfounded rumors that cast a 19-year-old college student in a bad light - all while hiding behind the anonymity of the internet -  is bullsh*t.

Have you even read the contents of this thread? Majority of people seem to think he will leave at the end of the season or have "heard something similar". I think the OP got a little over-excited and made an honest mistake in how he described it, surely, but... Didn't he use the word "Rumor" as the first word in the thread's title? It's still more likely than not that Harry's status with the team will be changing in a few weeks, there have been legitimate press stories about this all over the place.

Surely, if his feelings are hurt, they are probably more hurt by the national/international stories on this matter than some post on an internet forum. But I can hardly imagine he's too depressed because surely he will be a decently well-paid professional in Australia and live out his dreams.

What about the Shaka rumors? What about the Buzz has the team manager flush the toilet when he takes a wicked dump rumors? You could write a book on all the rumors that started and ended on this website. I'm not sure where you distinguish one rumor as BS cowardice and the other as harmless internet forum banter.

There are a lot of things in the world to get upset about these days, not sure this harmless thread registers too high.

[GGGG]

As long as the rumors are passed on with the understanding that they are rumors it's fine.

[Nukem2]

As long as the rumors are passed on with the understanding that they are rumors it's fine.

I guess we can ignore all those rumors about Sultan....

[GGGG]

I guess we can ignore all those rumors about Sultan....

If they are in any way juicy, they are most assuredly false.

[GoldenDieners32]

When has scoop been referenced by players?? just wondering

[Jay Bee]

When has scoop been referenced by players?? just wondering

Rumor I heard was Morrow was at Murph's last week screaming "BAN SULTAN" over and over

[MomofMUltiples]

I don't believe "everybody" has heard he is leaving. If anything, "everybody" has read the same article that is just uninformed speculation on what he might do next year.  Just because - wait for it, floorslapper - he didn't get the playing time someone else thought he should have had.

[Nukem2]

If they are in any way juicy, they are most assuredly false.

Yeah, Sultan is just a dull aging guy...

[Herman Cain]

When has scoop been referenced by players?? just wondering

I think years ago the Wisconsin board got on Vanders case and it had some impact on him eventually committing to MU.

Also, I remember quite a few years ago someone from MU compliance posted on this board.

In addition there have been several parents and relatives of kids on the team posting ( Sargent Schultz defense here)

[real chili 83]

In all seriousness, there was some buzz at the Al on Monday about HF rumors.  Got a text from a pal who works there.  Turns out the buzz, and this thread too, were wrong.

[MUBigDance]

Just noticed thread title change. Thanks to whoever.

[BallBoy]

When has scoop been referenced by players?? just wondering

Magic Dawson's brother used to post here.

[tower912]

Magic Dawson's brother used to post here.

I think it was his dad.

[brewcity77]

I think it was his dad.

Dad for sure. I think it may have been both, though.

[MU B2002]

Also, I remember quite a few years ago someone from MU compliance posted on this board.

I don't remember compliance, but I remember a post from an individual in the Athletic's Communication group. 

[Pakuni]

Have you even read the contents of this thread? Majority of people seem to think he will leave at the end of the season or have "heard something similar". I think the OP got a little over-excited and made an honest mistake in how he described it, surely, but... Didn't he use the word "Rumor" as the first word in the thread's title? It's still more likely than not that Harry's status with the team will be changing in a few weeks, there have been legitimate press stories about this all over the place.

There's a HUGE difference between a kid deciding to leave at the end of the season and saying he committed some misdeed so awful that he had to be kicked off the team immediately before the conference (and hopefully NCAA, or at least NIT) tournament.
These things are not similar at all. It's the difference between leaving your workplace for a new job and being fired for embezzlement. 
Could you link to some of these legitimate press stories saying Harry is leaving?

What about the Shaka rumors? What about the Buzz has the team manager flush the toilet when he takes a wicked dump rumors? You could write a book on all the rumors that started and ended on this website. I'm not sure where you distinguish one rumor as BS cowardice and the other as harmless internet forum banter.

I distinguish when the phony rumor accuses a kid of an offense so serious that the coaching staff has to immediately kick him off the team.
You can't possibly be so obtuse not to understand the difference between a coaching rumor and a rumor that attacks the reputation of a player.

[skianth16]

I distinguish when the phony rumor accuses a kid of an offense so serious that the coaching staff has to immediately kick him off the team.
You can't possibly be so obtuse not to understand the difference between a coaching rumor and a rumor that attacks the reputation of a player.

Even though the rumor was that he was dismissed, there was little to no speculation about what it could be. People weren't saying he could be a thief or a cheater or anything along those lines. The original post was just an interesting, possibly believable, story that someone shared with Scoop. Nothing more, nothing less. I don't think there was any ill will in the original post or any of the rest of the thread. This doesn't need to be inflated into something it never was.

By all means, if Harry had been accused of doing something awful that was just a rumor, sure, keep that stuff away. But this is very tame stuff here. No harm, no foul.

[Newsdreams]

I think it was his dad.

Yes and another family member (I do not recall if he ever said what was the relationship).

[Galway Eagle]

Yes and another family member (I do not recall if he ever said what was the relationship).

It was Nevada something was the cousin and DDDawson was his Dad if I recall.

[Bocephys]

It was Nevada something was the cousin and DDDawson was his Dad if I recall.

DJ Newbill had PhillyCoach and that "reporter" friend who were on here too.

[Newsdreams]

It was Nevada something was the cousin and DDDawson was his Dad if I recall.

Yep you're correct and he did come back couple of times to congratulate team on wins while that core of players was still on the team

[Its DJOver]

Wasn't good old Tim Maymon rumored to be on here too?