[WideRight05]

Normally my policy is not to feed the troll. This one however got to me. He may have gotten the reaction he wanted with the backlash but this is one time I can allow myself to break my rule.

From a Belfry fan's perspective, I can definitely understand how that would upset you, APF. I enjoy riling up the Belfry faithful and even I cringed at seeing the comment, so I could only imagine how that impacted you.

The comment should not have been said, regardless - but when he makes a comment like that, he is hoping for nasty replies and private messages, which he got the replies and likely got a few private messages. I know it's difficult to ignore, but if that can be accomplished then it will hurt him more than any response would. I would also be shocked if the user who made the comment will reappear in the thread.

I will add that I now know more about Haywood's medical condition. Having seen him coach before, I didn't notice it. Hopefully he will continue to beat it and be an example to those that have this condition that you are still capable of succeeding. He still looks very good for someone who has been coaching for 38 years and I sure hope he is around for many more.