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[QUOTE="Flacusian, post: 2131248, member: 264"]
So, 1st off, I wish the best to Tyler Lydon in his future endeavors and hope he can have a long and successful NBA career. 2nd, I fully expect many to impugn his chances for success and put forward the idea that he isn't ready... etc, etc. There is nothing worse than sour grapes attitudes being directed at kids who have repped us well while they have been part of our program.

Lydon, like pretty much all college players have areas that they can improve on and certain shortcomings which can be critiqued. Some fans demonstrate a perverse sense of obligation that players should have to the program and it's often manifested in what they would like to characterize as constructive criticism. That's all BS. A kid is ready to go Pro when he feels like he is ready to go pro. PERIOD.  They have no obligation to the fans of the program other than trying to be the best player they can be while they are here  and demonstrating a willingness to do what ever is asked of them by the coaching staff toward the goal of making the team a winning one.

I'm sad to see Lydon leave. No doubt whatsoever that the program would be better next year had he decided to stay. But I respect his decision and as a fan of the program I hope for the best for all the kids who have been part of your program... no matter how long they were on the team and what capacity they were able to contribute.  Lydon was a special player in many respects and we were better off for his having been here.

Good luck Tyler!
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