Comments on: On Mike

By: sean_a_brandt

sean_a_brandt — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:58:11 +0000

Of course it’s difficult. None of us wanted to leave K-State, even after they handed us the degree. But I can’t blame him, and it was a privilege to see him wear the purple this year. EMAW!

By: cowbell

cowbell — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:00:56 +0000

It hurts worse for all the fans who were privileged enough to see him play and won’t see him in “our” purple again… Now, I hold out hope that Walker wants to be a lottery pick also…which will take one more year. Thanks Mike… Thanks to Ms. Smith as well…

By: nickaustin37

nickaustin37 — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:12:16 +0000

KState basketball will never be the same… we will go on to great things with the recruits we have coming in but Mike made this team something special.

Go Win some games Mike! Thank you! Thank you Mama Beaz as well!

By: tuffy54

tuffy54 — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:05:26 +0000

sad.

but so happy for mike. he will always be a k-stater. what an enormous privilege it was to watch him play for us.

much love, mike, and great luck in the league.

By: catzacker

catzacker — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:17:28 +0000

Do you see what you’ve done J-Mart? Stop it.

By: dmcgraw

dmcgraw — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:55:11 +0000

First, I don’t hesitate in saying that he will probably bolt into the NBA draft. But I also know the decision isn’t easy.

A person has 4 years of their life to enjoy a college basketball experience. They dream of the NCAA tournament, enjoy the crazy fan atmosphere and energy, and they live for a championship under their belt. 4 years or bust.

But, not many people have the opportunity to leave a complete and foundation-building legacy at the foot of the basketball career. Building something that will foreshadow any of their future achievements. He will have plenty of years to enjoy the NBA, the money, the sponsorships, the fans from a completely different perspective. He will make the money, but it doesn’t necessarily need to be right at this moment.

Enjoy the freedom, the fans, the college life, and being a leader that basically re-built the powerhouse that this program used to be.

Yeah, it’s not easy. You’re right, there are millions of reasons to bail, but money definitely isn’t everything in this world.

By: cbayne05

cbayne05 — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:28:56 +0000

Mike Beasley will most likely go down as my favorite basketball player of all-time. His decision to stick with KSU despite the coaching change, his confidence to beat the imaginary birds, and the story of helping the kid at the basketball game are just some of the reasons why I feel this way. If he goes pro, I wish him the best. If he stays, there will be no “probably” with my comment. In a world driven my money, it will show that love rules! God bless Mike and KSU!

By: omichaele

omichaele — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:12:15 +0000

I, like so many, hope that Michael will stay at K-State. He deserves a chance to “be a kid” in college, and to experience all that entails without having to deal with the pressures that earning “the big money” (often) brings.
That being said, I will respect his decision this evening and my prayers will continue to go out to him and his family. Michael, remember, this is but one of many difficult decisions you will face in your life. It won’t make or break you. Follow your heart, use your head, and by all means keep your sense of humor!

By: ExpatBarn

ExpatBarn — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:10:40 +0000

If Mike stays, Pat Riley’s hair will fall out. For lots of selfish reasons I’d like Mike to stay in Manhattan, but watching Riles go bald would be a hoot!

Barn.