Cam'Ron Kelly leaving the program

[Timbeaux38 299]

Early Enrollee and all...  Tweet made it seem like he is homesick?

[Maverick.AU 13,279]

The article states health issues with his mother and sister, but no specifics due to privacy reasons.

[abw0004 10,113]

[Maverick.AU 13,279]

4 minutes ago, abw0004 said:

Seems like an upstanding young man that has his head on straight. Wishing him and his family the best.

[AU80cruiser 1,102]

Man, I had really high hopes for this guy playing for us. Hate it played out this way.

[aubiefifty 16,791]

i wish the best for the young man and his family. in my old age my fam is gone so i applaud his decision. if things should turn bad for the young mans family it would be easier to handle mentally if he is close to home.

[abw0004 10,113]

I hate to see him leave as well, but I wish him nothing but the best.  If his family is in trouble medically I am glad he is going back.  Very well written note, and seems 100% genuine.  War Eagle!

[muxi87 148]

Gotta respect the kid.  Hate to lose the talent, but he certainly sounds like he has the right priorities in life...

[tbone4jc 2,241]

Prayers sent up for his family!🙏🙏

[AuburnNTexas 7,148]

I loved having sign with us and thought he had a great future at Auburn. Based on what he said he is a fine young man and is making the correct decision.  I am praying for his mother and sister.

[gr82be 14,425]

Auburn's loss will definitely be another university's gain. Prayers for this young man and his family. Also kudos to Gus and staff again for the character of players they recruit. 

[JMassie11 1,610]

Does this allow a spot for a grad transfer? 

[alexava 6,973]

Where is he from 

[CameronCrazy 1,062]

I swear, we absolutely have the worst luck. And it’s always the better players!

[Auburn Kev 1,653]

9 minutes ago, alexava said:

Where is he from 

Chesapeake, Virginia

[alexava 6,973]

1 hour ago, Auburn Kev said:

Chesapeake, Virginia

Ahh. Yes he can certainly get closer. I was just hoping it wasn’t going to be a deal where he ends up about the same distance or farther away. 

[MadtownTiger 363]

47 minutes ago, alexava said:

Ahh. Yes he can certainly get closer. I was just hoping it wasn’t going to be a deal where he ends up about the same distance or farther away. 

I guess East Carolina is probably the closest D1 school, maybe UVA.  Duke/UNC/NCST wouldn't be too much farther.  Maryland would be fairly close too, which would be my preference.  If memory serves, Chesapeake is way, way over on the coast, so he's a couple of hours away from any big schools.  Maybe I'm misremembering.....

WDE!

[Pedaler 1,001]

I wish hime the best. Now if we only had the family relocation option as part of our recruiting package like some other teams...

[ToraGirl 5,498]

What a GREAT kid! Thank you for sharing his letter. I wish him nothing but the best and pray that all works well for him, his family, and Auburn. I believe it will!!

[Auburn2Eugene 2,317]

I hate seeing him leave. I had such high expectations for him.... But, ultimately there are only two words I have for him...

[gr82be 14,425]

3 minutes ago, Auburn2Eugene said:

I hate seeing him leave. I had such high expectations for him.... But, ultimately there are only two words I have for him...

I can't believe you of all people would respond to this player in that regard. That's a cold response for a young man who feels he needs to take care of his family. I seem to recall that you had to relocate from Oregon due to a hardship of your own. Hopefully no one there said "Bye Felicia" to you. 

[Auburn2Eugene 2,317]

@gr82be

I say that to my kids all the time when they say they are leaving. 

Nothing ill was meant. Jeez i should of known better to expect a sense of humor from this board.

 

[Auburn2Eugene 2,317]

 

And btw, I'm sure some did say that about me when I left Oregon. 

The whole Bye Felicia has been a big joke for years with the people ive hung around. 

I know it as a joke, not something to get my panties in a wad about

[gr82be 14,425]

5 minutes ago, Auburn2Eugene said:

@gr82be

I say that to my kids all the time when they say they are leaving. 

Nothing ill was meant. Jeez i should of known better to expect a sense of humor from this board.

 

I understand humor since most of my post are of that nature. The reason I didn't see your post as humorous was because of the following which I was aware of. Bye, Felicia is a dismissive term which can be used in a number of different contexts. Most simply and frequently, it is used as a cold way to bid someone a less-than-fond farewell. 

I've always respected your posts and a lot of them have an edgy touch to them. This one just seemed too edgy. That's all. 

 

[Mikey 16,600]

5 hours ago, JMassie11 said:

Does this allow a spot for a grad transfer? 

Not an extra spot. He still counts against the 25 annual limit. We already have two or three slots available if needed.