Come on Nick. I know over a handful of former players that feel the same way about hoops as DK2B does. They wish he would leave the program and players alone.
You are a liar. Players generally came to me, not vice versa. DKB is a liar too. If you live in Helena, ask Andy Petek and report back to me. Players appreciate people who understand the game, support the team, and make some contributions to the team and the player groups.
I have had scores of players work for me over the decades. I have a good relationship with all of them. Former players have invited me their weddings overs the years, especially back when I knew more. Varona, Horgan, Snyder, Colt A., Ty Palmer, JD Quinn, and more. I have attended the wedding of some of their good friends too. A number of the former players visit us at the lake house, or even stay there when we aren't there. My family had dinner with Mariani during his rookie year in the NFL. I once knew alot of the cheer and dance squads during the years that I was a big supporter of those teams. A couple years ago, at the end of a practice I showed up at, every LB on the team came over after practice to thank me for sponsoring their position tee shirts. Coach Cooper came over too, introduced himself, and said thanks. I've also helped former players gets jobs and provided some general job-hunting guidance.
So, feel free to spew your nonsense and lies. Most of my good friends know the real story, as they are often with me when players or former players come over to talk.
Ask Bobby, Timmy, Green, Cooper, Phen. Ask the poster Pony. He knows a ton of players and former players especially the OL and has for decades, and he and I have been friends for decades. He was the officiant at JD Quinn's wedding.