Pretty in-depth article on ESPN about Jake Kelly and his situation.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/columns/story?columnist=oneil_dana&id=4543258
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/columns/story?columnist=oneil_dana&id=4543258
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ESPN Jake Kelly article
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Great article! It sure puts a more human face on, what has been for us, a purely selfish situation. I'm happy for Jake. He deserves this!
Excellent find! Thanks for posting this!
bent20
The Odum Level
Really classy move on Lickliter's part.
SydCamore
The Captain Level
"I called my dad to tell him and he already knew," Jake said.
That's what happens when you're surrounded by family.
And Jake is knee-deep in it. He shares a house with Luke. Bob, his wife and two small children live about five minutes away. Right now the kids are into Batman and Superman, but if Jake has his way, they'll have their hands on a basketball soon, too.
Bob's nine brothers and sisters all are nearby with their families.
"They're everywhere," Jake laughed.
He's not complaining. He's happy.
"It's true, time does heal and helps you put things in perspective," Jake said. "That last day we spent together canoeing, she was having the time of her life and it was the last day of her life. Life is short. I try to remember that and really enjoy every day."
That's easier now.
Jake Kelly is home.
This is a really touching piece of that article by Dana O'Neil on ESPN.com. I'm not going to lie, this last part put a wide smile on my face.....Coming from a large family myself, I can tell you that it is very hard to be away from 30 family members (he has more than that). When you are away, you can't keep track of all of them.
Todd Lickliter did the right thing and I applaud him....... Welcome home Jake! Heck there is going to be about 60 people in the Kelly family in the Hulman Center every night.... This is a huge family. I think everybody in Terre Haute knows at least 10 Kellys....
You are now part of an even larger family.....
That's what happens when you're surrounded by family.
And Jake is knee-deep in it. He shares a house with Luke. Bob, his wife and two small children live about five minutes away. Right now the kids are into Batman and Superman, but if Jake has his way, they'll have their hands on a basketball soon, too.
Bob's nine brothers and sisters all are nearby with their families.
"They're everywhere," Jake laughed.
He's not complaining. He's happy.
"It's true, time does heal and helps you put things in perspective," Jake said. "That last day we spent together canoeing, she was having the time of her life and it was the last day of her life. Life is short. I try to remember that and really enjoy every day."
That's easier now.
Jake Kelly is home.
This is a really touching piece of that article by Dana O'Neil on ESPN.com. I'm not going to lie, this last part put a wide smile on my face.....Coming from a large family myself, I can tell you that it is very hard to be away from 30 family members (he has more than that). When you are away, you can't keep track of all of them.
Todd Lickliter did the right thing and I applaud him....... Welcome home Jake! Heck there is going to be about 60 people in the Kelly family in the Hulman Center every night.... This is a huge family. I think everybody in Terre Haute knows at least 10 Kellys....
You are now part of an even larger family.....
BankShot
The Kleuh Level
I agree, Bent...
I wonder how Sir Charles might've reacted?
ray:
You know, I wasn't aware of the size of the Kelly extended family in the TH area. This fact alone will likely account for an additional 150-200 HIGHLY VOCAL fans/game @ home, given their various peripheral social alliances.
I wonder how Sir Charles might've reacted?
ray:You know, I wasn't aware of the size of the Kelly extended family in the TH area. This fact alone will likely account for an additional 150-200 HIGHLY VOCAL fans/game @ home, given their various peripheral social alliances.
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Syd I can name at least 5 and 5 more that are don't have surnames of "Kelly" but are related. I enjoyed this article and I have to think it's the first of many that will put this program back in the national spot light.
I talked to a friend of mine in Indy yesterday and I was telling him that I hadn't seen Terre Haute "in a buzz" like this in a long time. All this Jake Kelly news, coupled with the local flavor that this team has and the verbal commitments we got last week - couldn't be any more pleased with the way this city seems to be embracing this! If we put a winning program on the floor this year the people will come!
I talked to a friend of mine in Indy yesterday and I was telling him that I hadn't seen Terre Haute "in a buzz" like this in a long time. All this Jake Kelly news, coupled with the local flavor that this team has and the verbal commitments we got last week - couldn't be any more pleased with the way this city seems to be embracing this! If we put a winning program on the floor this year the people will come!
Yes, thank you!
landrus13
The JSW Level
I really like this article. I just hope Kelly can put together a season, the people of Terre Haute will never forget. I'd like to see him win the conference, and make a run in the NCAA Tournament. I'd also like to see us win the Preseason NIT. If we can put together a good season, maybe he'll get Terre Haute back on the good side of the national radar.