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Why? Just because he didn't pick your favorite school?
I feel the same way at times, but I think I've moved on. I also think that these are kids who have a tough decision to make that I never had to make when I was their age. And I'm soon-to-be-40-year-old adult who shouldn't have my busy life impacted by the decisions of a teenage kid. I just don't care about the kids who go elsewhere. They get to go to school for free for their talents. I'll just root for the kids that choose to play for my team. It would have been a much more courageous decision for Massoud to pick Rutgers and this program that we think is on the rise and a coach who I think is one of the best at developing talent. It's his loss. It's a hit for Pike and his program. I don't think he will get a player who will wind up being as talented as Massoud. It just slows the progress a little bit. But I already think it's going to take 6-7 years for Pike to get Rutgers into the NCAA tournament. I can wait.
