“What do you expect when the guy making basketball decisions is a UNC “grad” who years ago preferred Kwame Brown to Elton Brand?”
LMAO …. excellent point. I had forgotten about that.
“Never thought I would see the day that the editorial in the Charlotte Observer welcomed the NCAA investigation of UNC and said it needed to be broad and thorough!” I agree although most of the editorials seem to imply it is needed in order to stop the constant UNC bashing from the sea of red and that those in the sea of red will be disappointed at the end of the day when not much extra is found (see Brett Friedlander from the Wilmington Star-News for an example).
On a positive note the Charlotte Observer had four negative articles about PJ anbd UNC this morning. Some notable statements:
Hairston has decided to stay away from the Triangle area in the future, said Joy Cook, who operates Joy Cook Public Relations Group in Greensboro and works with him.
“It’s unfortunate and we look forward to the fact that P.J.’s in Charlotte right now getting ready to practice with the team and connecting with his colleagues,” Cook said. “He regrets and hates the situation happened, but it’s still important for him to still feel connected to the (Triangle) community, that’s why he was even there in the first place.
I am curious as to how much more connected witht the Triangle community PJ would like to be. I mean he connected pretty well at the YMCA on Sunday.
“He’s really passionate and in the future he really wants to work with young guys. But he has put himself in a self-imposed exile from Durham because he does understand, and like he’s said before publicly, that by giving him an opportunity he’s ready for his new beginning. So that’s what he’s focused on.”
I would try using a PR firm that understands basic reading, writing and comprehension.
Cook, the public relations agent, said, “P.J. is a young man who’s trying to navigate certain processes and has cut all ties with former friends and people he’s been around. He’s really excited with playing with his teammates in Charlotte.
He cut all ties? Really? So Josh Gordon was driving PJ car and was bailed out by Fats. Yet he has cut all ties?
