I don't think it is a done deal that he wont be back this year. He burned his redshirt last year so he could still play a few games without negative consequences.
Obviously, whatever is happening, is something major in this kids life and we just have to wait and hope that it all works out for him.
I think Fran has handled it perfectly. Supportive and understanding.
I think what makes this so hard for fans is that we waited so long for our team to be good again and not a laughing stock. And this kid showed in the first two games that he is a star in the making.
Incredible connection already with McCord.
I don't think we lose to Stanford if we had this kid and I think we could legit dream about the ACG championship game.
Sad to say, if he was a third stringer or someone who barely played, fans wouldn't care so much.
That is our problem, not the young mans!
So, here's hoping that we see him once again in Orange, but if not, best wishes to him!