The Graduation of Jordan Gregory

[UMGriz75]

A nice career retrospect in the Montana Kaimin.

http://www.montanakaimin.com/sports/article_427b4c08-ed7e-11e4-a57a-2b5bc1cf3ca8.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

And well written, too.

“I would say that he’s a fighter, he doesn't like to give up. He works hard on himself and is never satisfied with that,” UM center Martin Breunig said. “Jordan is a classy young man with one of the biggest hearts.”

Gregory said he has recently signed an agent to represent him, and is looking to continue his basketball career. More details will be worked out around June or July according to Gregory, when professional teams shift their focus from the season to off-season activities.

Throughout the season, Griz head coach Travis DeCuire often referred to Gregory as the team’s steady hand, the one consistent offensive heartbeat that kept the team alive. Student-athletes take on critical roles of leadership for their teams, becoming beacons that communities can look to cheer on and that teammates and fans alike can rally around.

“You may not be where you want to be, but eventually if you commit to improving yourself and your craft, you’ll get to where you’re meant to be,” Gregory said.

For Gregory to have accomplished what he did on the court, while also completing two degrees and maintaining a near 3.7 GPA is a feat that speaks to what a student-athlete should stand for.

He was a kid from Pueblo, Colo., who came to Missoula with no idea what to expect. What he leaves in his wake is a trail few Grizzlies can say they've conquered.

 

[UMGriz75]

Jordan made a highlights tape.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Jb1nJHeg9g&feature=youtu.be" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

JordyBo @JG_JustMe · Mar 14: "So damn proud to wear the maroon and silver these past 4 years. Not originally from MT but truly consider myself a Montanan for life"

 

[mtgrizrule]

Jordan made a highlights tape.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Jb1nJHeg9g&feature=youtu.be" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

JordyBo @JG_JustMe · Mar 14: "So damn proud to wear the maroon and silver these past 4 years. Not originally from MT but truly consider myself a Montanan for life"

Great player and person. I will certainly accept him being a Montanan for life. I hope when his playing days are done, he comes back to coach. :thumb:

 

[UMGriz75]

Kaimin: "What he leaves in his wake is a trail few Grizzlies can say they've conquered."

I hate to be a nit on a good piece, but good grief, how do you leave a trail in a wake?

 

[fanofzoo]

Kaimin: "What he leaves in his wake is a trail few Grizzlies can say they've conquered."

I hate to be a nit on a good piece, but good grief, how do you leave a trail in a wake?

Metaphorically speaking, leaving a trail of outstanding work habits and attitude in your wake of the time you spent as a GRIZ. Oh well works for me.

 

[UMGriz75]

It was a tongue-in-groove remark, like "John and Mary had never met. They were like two hummingbirds who had also never met."