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Message: [QUOTE="orangecuse, post: 4512078, member: 668"] The university honored his decision ONLY after and because Hopkins left. He was flat out turned down prior to that when he approached the top brass. Kent was not going against his word and losing his credibility when he gave that national press conference, etc. after the 2nd probation. Just as a couple have alluded, Hop knew how hard JB was pushing (behind the scenes) and how he didn't want to retire. Hop was deeply torn and he didn't want it to come between/go down this way as JB is the one who gave him his opportunity in coaching and was a father figure type as well. Therefore, Hop advised his agent to let it be known he was available. I received this information at the time (also mentioned it here somewhat in one of the many threads going around then) from a family member that was (still is) an executive at one of SU's largest boosters. Same as it was then...folks can take it as they wish and as they see fit. [/QUOTE]