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Jabari was never 100% anything
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Frank Jackson may not serve a mission
melcahoon
7/9/15 10:40am
I don't like the article headline. He isn't still undecided
kccougar
7/9/15 10:42am
He also was once 100% committed to BYU and now he isn't!
Bensoncoug
7/9/15 10:44am
True.
kccougar
7/9/15 10:45am
He and Jabari were once "100% committed"
Y4LYFE
7/9/15 2:48pm
Jabari was never 100% anything
AzCoug1
7/9/15 5:38pm
This is the natural progression of a recruit who doesn't attend BYU
Hinta
7/9/15 10:45am
It's sad...but an accurate description.
BluePete
7/9/15 10:52am
In this case I think the affects of a mission on a potential NBA career have
johnnybyu
7/9/15 11:18am
Havent there been several Duke players who went on missions? I think there was
BYUfan92
7/9/15 12:20pm
Yes, one at least. That isn't my point though.
bluefish
7/9/15 1:03pm
Matt Christensen = Duke Bench Big, Stillman White = NC pg backup
Coogar2
7/9/15 3:27pm
this is something byu could use to its advantage.
macaroni
7/9/15 3:48pm
Meh. It's his decision, and I wish him luck, regardless of his mission status.
kunarcougar
7/9/15 10:54am
Exactly.
PGVikingDad
7/9/15 11:11am
Just curious, would you feel the same way if it was your son?
bulletproof
7/9/15 11:15am
You don't get the meh attitude about other people's kids serving missions?
The Dude Abides
7/9/15 11:21am
We disagree then. Saying that someone shouldn't do something because
bulletproof
7/9/15 12:08pm
Amen, Brother Proof
WhyKnot
7/9/15 1:52pm
And you get a bunch of slacker missionaries when they go because they felt they
The Dude Abides
7/9/15 1:58pm
Not true at all
Tom Trails
7/9/15 4:20pm
I had two who made my mission miserable.
BYUALWAYSNUM1
7/9/15 10:04pm
RE: We disagree then. Saying that someone shouldn't do something because
CrimsonSpear
7/9/15 7:12pm
Have you ever served in young men's? I know how much a mission means in
Gentleman Stan
7/9/15 1:30pm
Yes I have. And I've seen missionaries that didn't want to go but went because
The Dude Abides
7/9/15 1:57pm
I don't think that makes much sense.
RealityCheck
7/9/15 5:08pm
You and I are just very different people.
The Dude Abides
7/9/15 5:37pm
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Gentleman Stan
7/9/15 8:39pm
"You almost make it sound like a mission isn't for everybody."
CrimsonSpear
7/9/15 7:14pm
Of course. But you being a mission president and what kind of
Gentleman Stan
7/9/15 8:36pm
I certainly would encourage a mission, but ultimately, the decision is his.
kunarcougar
7/9/15 11:28am
Don't know that anyone suggested otherwise... but speaking of strong arming...
BluePete
7/9/15 11:31am
Different schools have different climates.
kunarcougar
7/9/15 11:36am
Does "different" mean equally good?
bluefish
7/9/15 11:50am
If Frank Jackson's priority is the NBA, he will most likely choose a top
kunarcougar
7/9/15 12:17pm
No doubt. Am I taking away his agency somehow?
bluefish
7/9/15 1:11pm
No, but it's non of your business what he chooses, nor anyone else's on CB.
kunarcougar
7/9/15 1:13pm
Lets shut off cougarboard then. No point for this forum to exist without opinion
bluefish
7/9/15 1:21pm
while you may call a 18 year old kid an adult, the reality is they arent.
bulletproof
7/9/15 12:15pm
Yes, if my son was a potential NBA talent
Cougarealist
7/9/15 1:06pm
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cajuncoug
7/9/15 5:57pm
More so. A mission ruins draft status.
OliverGranger
7/9/15 11:02pm
Highland has a high rate of serving missions
OU Cougar
7/9/15 10:55am
Peer pressure can also drive people away in these situations
Mr Bassman
7/9/15 5:14pm
I mentioned quite a while ago I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't go
Fdnman
7/9/15 11:12am
I know Frank and family but this is my speculation which makes sense to me. I
johnnybyu
7/9/15 11:15am
^^ Good insights right here ^^
Big Daddy D
7/9/15 11:44am
Thanks. I am sure many people have told him he is a one and done but he it not
johnnybyu
7/9/15 11:55am
Good thoughts, although I would say a great out of conference schedule showcases
BYUfan92
7/9/15 12:28pm
If you have the talent, you will play in the NBA, whether you attend BYU or Duke
Coogar2
7/9/15 3:40pm
JohnnyBYU, you actually made several valid points. I overstated my response
Coogar2
7/9/15 3:43pm
Really have to be a mission, or the NBA? A
BYUHgrad
7/9/15 5:30pm
Really good post! Agree that 2-years off can be debilitating to NBA career.
roseyscenario
7/9/15 11:13pm
You may be right. I think the point is the Jacksons do not know how good he is
johnnybyu
7/9/15 11:37pm
This sounds about right to me.
roseyscenario
7/10/15 4:59am
His comments might be an indication of his intentions of not going to BYU
Cthack1
7/9/15 12:05pm
RE: His comments are exactly what you say to attract the most suitors
Coogar2
7/9/15 3:34pm
Thank you for expressing your feelings. Now I will express mine...it is highly
dultso
7/9/15 12:46pm
I think he's predestined not to go on a mission
vegas guey
7/9/15 12:53pm
RE: Thank you for expressing your feelings. Now I will express mine...it is
Ys_old_man
7/9/15 12:55pm
Here's the thing....
dultso
7/9/15 1:06pm
Well...if the prophet tells him not to go, he's excused. Quite frankly, if your
db59840
7/9/15 4:10pm
Too lazy to verify the date, but.....
dultso
7/9/15 4:35pm
I looked it up. Pres. Kimball announced that when Donny was about 17. I think he
db59840
7/9/15 4:40pm
Thanks. So do you believe Frank could only....
dultso
7/9/15 4:49pm
To be blunt. No. When the prophet gives counsel generally, it applies generally.
db59840
7/9/15 4:57pm
So Steve Young and his Bishop were wrong?
Accipiter
7/9/15 5:04pm
Unless his Bishop received counsel from the Prophet, yes, you bet. I'm not
db59840
7/9/15 5:11pm
You might want to bone up on the doctrine of revelation and priesthood keys.
Accipiter
7/10/15 12:34am
They only have the keys to determine worthiness. They cannot and should not tell
db59840
7/11/15 3:32pm
It's a practice that has changed many times and could change again.
roseyscenario
7/11/15 3:55pm
To be honest, I don't know if it was the....
dultso
7/9/15 5:15pm
On his website he says "church leaders" which I interpret as the Brethren, but
db59840
7/9/15 5:17pm
I'm going to end on this note, because like I said, religious debates
dultso
7/9/15 6:00pm
Nephi wasn't the Prophet nor did he get counsel from the Prophet to kill Laban
HarlemCoug
7/9/15 6:41pm
Did Nephi belong to the restored Church of Jesus Christ?
db59840
7/9/15 8:33pm
OK you are purposely trying to miss the point, aren't you?
Big Daddy D
7/9/15 10:22pm
RE: Thank you for expressing your feelings. Now I will express mine...it is
JuanitaCougar
7/9/15 1:13pm
I think it's possible that the Spirit could guide Frank into staying home.
HarlemCoug
7/9/15 1:47pm
Which Spirit? I doubt the Spirit of God would countermand the Prophet
Coogar2
7/9/15 3:33pm
I hate religious debates on here but here goes
dultso
7/9/15 4:16pm
I will. Martin Harris made Joseph pray until he got the answer he wanted.
db59840
7/9/15 5:14pm
Actually, you need to re-read that history....
dultso
7/9/15 5:21pm
No. I have the details right. In this case, God has already given us revelation
db59840
7/11/15 3:34pm
The Prophet says we won't baptize you if you're breaking the law yet we baptize
HarlemCoug
7/9/15 4:36pm
In your example, the exceptions were given via the Prophet.
db59840
7/9/15 4:58pm
Truly not meant to be judgmental...
byujdmba
7/9/15 1:14pm
How much of a difference could a mission have made for Jake Heaps?
Lance71
7/9/15 1:19pm
A mission doesn't have the same impact for everyone, but for Heaps
Coogar2
7/9/15 3:30pm
He would only have to rationalize his decision to the nosy onlookers
Mr Bassman
7/9/15 5:16pm
And the man looking back in the mirror.
byujdmba
7/10/15 10:32am
I never had justify my reasoning for not going to myself
Mr Bassman
7/12/15 12:54am
Translation: Going to Duke or Utah
Y4LYFE
7/9/15 2:48pm
This has all the earmarks of being Duke...anything else would be unlikely
Cthack1
7/9/15 2:53pm
You may regret where you play ball, but you'll never regret serving a mission.
BabyOx
7/9/15 2:56pm
I regretted it most days while out there. I'm now glad I did, but I'd hate
deljdc
7/9/15 3:44pm
That's what you get for going to Europe (just guessing).
db59840
7/9/15 4:13pm
LOL, you got it, Ireland. Cold, dreary, tracted in the rain day after day and
deljdc
7/10/15 12:13pm
That's gotta be brutal. I was lucky enough to go to a high-baptizing mission. It
db59840
7/11/15 3:35pm
For me, mission was DIFFICULT - but I have NEVER regretted it. Glad I went. Glad
OBXCougar
7/9/15 4:25pm
For me, lots of (self-inflicted pain), eventually lots of gain. Tough but great.
byujdmba
7/10/15 10:34am
I'm so shocked
Mr Bassman
7/9/15 5:09pm
Comments like these would probably get me to think about schools other than BYU
Thrill
7/9/15 6:09pm
RE: Comments like these would probably get me to think about schools other than
CrimsonSpear
7/9/15 7:17pm
^^^^ 2 smartest comments on this thread.
BoiseCoug7
7/9/15 7:36pm
That's ok!
BoiseCoug7
7/9/15 7:35pm
This thread was painful to read, for the most part.
messi
7/9/15 8:23pm
I hope he plays one or two years and turns pro. A mission can be done
OliverGranger
7/9/15 11:01pm
I can honestly say that I do not think any less of anyone who decides not to
Thrill
7/9/15 11:39pm
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