really excited to see how he could contribute to BYU's insurgence / emergence as a program. But, it's not just athletic ability and / or skill that makes a great player and a great teammate. If I'm a coach, I also want guys with integrity, that are dedicated, and that follow through with their commitments - that means something, even if the new "me' culture (championed by some as the new norm) suggests it's an "old fashioned" value. Character plays a huge role in to what type of a player all college athletes (and all humans) become, IMO. OK, I'm citing football examples here for easy illustration, but there are basketball examples also. But Taysom Hill, Tyler Allgeier, and Jamaal Williams are good examples - sure they're all amazingly athletic and talented, but not sure they'd be the exact same players as they are now, without the character piece for each of them.

That's not to say that Chandler's choice to move on from his BYU commitment means he doesn't have great character, as no one not in his shoes can truly judge that. There are so many facets to consider for each individual that we may not be privy to, especially with the added complexities of this new college landscape. But, for him to back out of his prior commitment (though not conclusive of anything) does give me pause, in a way that makes me less excited for his arrival at BYU than I was just 1 month ago. And it gives me just enough pause, that if he made the decision for the best of reasons, then it is actually better for him to be elsewhere. Or, if he made the decision for less than noble reasons, then it is also better for him to be elsewhere, and BYU will not be missing out on very much.