LONG LIVE THE DOVE!: Center to redshirt, return next season
by UConnBlog Justin on Feb 24, 2010 6:02 PM EST
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There are times in life when you're so overcome with joy, putting cogent thoughts together becomes a near impossible task.
This is one of those times.
Shout it from the roof tops, sing it loud and proud: THE DOVE WILL RETURN! LONG LIVE THE DOVE!
From The Courant's Mike Anthony:
Jonathan Mandeldove will not participate in Senior Day festivities Sunday at Gampel Pavilion before UConn faces Louisville.
Why?
Because I'm going to come back next year to play," he said.
Why, hello, elation.
Oh, there's more? Please. More.
"I lost focus in a couple classes, which basically put me in a hole," Mandeldove said. "Being a political science major, those classes are really hard and once you fall behind you're just trying to dig out of a hole. ... I am going to prove vocally and on the court that I am the guy they wanted to keep. Because if I don't do that, be the person they wanted, they'll look at me as just another failed experiment."
Incredibly said, Dove.
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This kinda screws up our scholarship situation for next year, no?
Honestly, I think Calhoun just kinda forgot the Dove was on the team. It’s amazing, all the players Calhoun has waived over the years, and yet Mandeldove will survive for a fifth unproductive year. Truly he is a special someone.
Orange Bowl/dual Final Fours or bust in 2011. We're going all-in.
amazing
Never has there been a player more dedicated to sitting at the end of the bench with the walk-ons than Dove.
YES
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
I wish I was tall and black
FLAP 'EM! FLAP 'EM!
THE DOVE FLIES
And the question will remain for another year: How little dignity does the Dove have, and how does it coexist with all of his awesomeness?
Also: Poli Sci? A tough major?
Ahem.
Fold the football program, and deposit monies previously budgeted for said program into a savings account in Coach Calbertus Magnus's name.
noooooooo f'ing way
THROW HIM ON THE STREETS! I WANT THAT EXTRA SCHOLARSHIP!
by kemba walker is my hero... on Feb 24, 2010 10:20 PM EST via mobile reply actions
My favorite line from the story
“Mandeldove, a 7-footer who averaged 0.5 points and 0.7 rebounds his first three seasons…”
What a star! Thank goodness we have him for another year, haha.
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