Thank you, Nick. I NOW understand the decision to retire and I admire you for it

Jul 23, 2019
5:38:32pm

The_Minister Walk-on

I don't want to argue whether Nick had a net positive/negative impact on BYU basketball but after reading these two blogs, it seems very obvious to me the real reason behind his retirement today.

Written by Nick for Father's Day:

Nick Emery

Being a Father

Becoming a father makes me reflect on my life and my time growing up. I can’t help but be grateful for what my father did for me. My perspective about life has changed for the better having gone through everything I have. As a kid, I felt invincible and thought I knew by the 7th…

https://nickemery.life/2019/06/17/being-a-father/

Written by Nick's new wife and widow, Jenna:

Q.NOOR

Weeping May Endure for a Night, but Joy Cometh in the Morning.

by Jenna Richards This is the first time I have written my story, and I am not even sure where to begin. But on April 2nd, 2016, my life forever changed. On Saturday, April 2nd, my husband, Chase, was supposed to pick Jack and I up in Brigham City, UT. We had been at my parents’ house, but we were going to meet Chase

https://qnoor.com/blogs/news/weeping-may-endure-for-a-night-but-joy-cometh-in-the-morning

I don't know Nick personally but I loved when he was great and I was naturally bummed when he made mistakes on or off the court. We know more about his personal life than we usually care to know about a player but after reading these blogs, in my opinion, Nick goes out on top.

I don't think this decision is about playing time or any other nonsense, this is about a kid who became a man before our eyes over these past 4 years. He has a wife who needs a husband and a kid who needs a father now and it looks to me like he did what any good dad does, make a sacrafice of something he loves for his family.

Nick, thanks for the journey and I wish you the best. You weren't perfect but you keep on keepin on and that's what I think we are all trying our best to do. God bless, my fellow dad.