Porrini out at Western Carolina?!?

[man2man]

According to the Western Carolina website, former Tiger Michael Porrini has been kicked off the team for refusing to accept a penalty for breaking team rules. No specifics were given. It is unknown whether he can or will return before the end of the season.

Anyone know anything else?

[monte81]

Yep! His mother was sick and he left the team to come home. Coach and MP had words and things went rather bad for the young player in the end. MP has plans to transfer from what I was told but IMO made the decision to attend WC way to early in HS before exploring his options.

However, just like I told my brother concerning this situation----if Ms. Porrini was not life threatening or lost a limb, etc,... then MP should have stayed in Carolina on the team and in school! Decisions like this in the heat of the moment can mess up a young mans career! These kids need to make better decisions with regards to life. SHAME that his talent is being wasted at least for 1 year. No coach or ADMIN is going to force a kid to play bball if his mother is terminal or may die so no reason to leave school---where is Ms. Porrini right now---WORK and MP is out a schollie possibly!

I hope he can find a good fit somewhere to continue his education. I love the kids game and his personality is great but KIDS MAKE BETTER CHOICES AND DECISIONS----PLEASE!!!

[ChronicTiger]

Dang it..........

[monte81]

Dang it..........

Chronic---these kids are guided by the wrong morals and ethics! He was doing his family better by being in college setting an example for his brothers. Life is not easy and rough times often happen----but great people overcome and MP will learn that lesson I hope before it is too late. in school.

My mother was sent to the hospital from MMS yesterday. Darion called me all upset---I said go to class and if anything happens he would be informed I would come get him with CLEARANCE from the coach! MP made a bad choice and I just hope he can fix it!

[CarlE]

Good luck to him and I hope that he figures this out and makes the right choices going forward. He's a great talent and right now he is at the crossroads of a decision that is life-altering to be honest. I wish him well. Western Carolina has lost a good one.

[Tiger54]

According to the Western Carolina website, former Tiger Michael Porrini has been kicked off the team for refusing to accept a penalty for breaking team rules. No specifics were given. It is unknown whether he can or will return before the end of the season.

Anyone know anything else?
Boy, this isn't exactly a good day for news about Massillon athletes, is it? BTW, has anyone ever heard anything further about all the news that was out a couple months ago and now has suddenly died?

[CATS44]

Really bad news this is.

Ive known Michael since he was seven yrs old. A great kid, but he has always been over emotional....and very protective of his Mother.

Im glad to hear that Tottie is okay and back to work.

[massillon catholic]

Doesn't Massillon have a "Dean of Student Affairs" to help these kids?

[SternRulz]

Obviously the kid thought he needed to be with his mother for whatever reason. I don't think it's fair of any of us to judge whether that is right or wrong. He did what he felt he needed to do.

He made his decision and probably knew the conseqences when he made it.

[Tiger77]

Doesn't Massillon have a "Dean of Student Affairs" to help these kids?

Why do you have to be so venomous? You must be a miserable person. Why don't you try being more positive and not so insulting all the time?

Good luck to Michael Porrini. He's a good kid and I hope he lands on his feet at another school.

[SuperBran]

Doesn't Massillon have a "Dean of Student Affairs" to help these kids?

yeah, b/c the job of a high school official is to help out college students.

nice try, though.

[austinsm11]

Just my opinion, but that seems pretty harsh to be kicked off the team.

[TigerCoach]

Just my opinion, but that seems pretty harsh to be kicked off the team.

Your right, but that's because no one has stated the "real story" of why he's not at WCU.

[austinsm11]

Your right, but that's because no one has stated the "real story" of why he's not at WCU.

Figured there was more to it.

[giant lugey]

Maybe he didn't want to play defense.
All he wanted to do is shoot.

[monte81]

Obviously the kid thought he needed to be with his mother for whatever reason. I don't think it's fair of any of us to judge whether that is right or wrong. He did what he felt he needed to do.

He made his decision and probably knew the conseqences when he made it.

Sternrulz,

That is BS and you know it!!! No way a kid throws away a FREE EDUCATIONand playing the sport he loves because of an illness. I know the family and MP is an emotional kid but without a serious medical matter does a player just walk away from what he had at WCU. I am not judging him for his actions but stating an opinion. You have to want to make a better life for yourself through growth and eduaction in today's world and throwing one away that was free is not a smart move!

I seriously hope Ms. Porrini is doing fine but MP made a bad choice!!

We might not be getting the whole truth about the situation!!!

[reofan82]

Sometimes it is hard for kids when they go far away from home. I don't know the whole story about what happened down there, but the distance from home could be a contributing factor, especially if he is close to his mom. I do know this is a crucial time for MP right now. He may never go back to college(WC or anywhere else) if he doesn't take action in the near future. Maybe he could go to Akron or Kent. Maybe Walsh or Malone. Of course, basketball is probably over for him this year, but he would be setting things up for the future. I hope he has good guidance during this time.

[cat]

I wish as MP was going thru the Massillon system someone would have disciplined him more. MP's behavior while playing here was sometimes very irrational & explosive. Coaches/administrators need to knock this type of behavior out of these kids while there here so this stuff doesn't happen when they get out into the "REAL WORLD". I feel that sometimes coaches care more about wins/losses and they forget about discipline. I can recall several times in the past 5 years where Massillon athletes have put on childish temper tantrums & used foul language to coaches, even calling them names, and instead of being disciplined they were glorified. This is Massillon's biggest downfall at this present day. The old saying, "The inmates are running the prison" is a great analogy for the situation at Massillon. I hope our young superintendent cares more about having discipline than winning football games or this district will continue to roll down hill. MP its time to GROW up. Remember you are in the REAL WORLD now not WHS. Just ask Billy Relford what the REAL WORLD is all about.

[obie 66]

Some of this stuff being speculated is so rediculous. I know the family and what the problems were. Michael is very mature beyond his years. What he did was admirable and noble and took a lot of guts. Was it the best decision for WCU, probably not. It was a decision he made for the bigger picture, his family.

The coach gave him permission to come home, but said he would be suspended for two games. When he got back that grew to indefinite, then by the way "we pulled your scholarship." He was not treated fairly. The family is working on that. The good news is most colleges know what is up. He has already had multiple, last count over a half dozen, scholarhip "OFFERS" since he got home. All above the level of Westren Carolina. His coach took a parting shot at him and told him at the mid season coaches meeting, he was the conference freshman of the year! He will land well on his feet in an even better situation! He put up 20 points on Gordon, the freshman sensation, against Indiana on national TV. :notlistening:

[ChronicTiger]

The coach gave him permission to come home, but said he would be suspended for two games. When he got back that grew to indefinite, then by the way "we pulled your scholarship."

Why was another player involved? Why would the coach go back on what he said? I think the best thing he could have done for his family is stay in school. I doubt you know the whole story. I'm a huge MP fan but 20pts in a 48pt loss doesnt do anything for me.

[reofan82]

Yes, I do think Massillon has a re-occuring problem with not providing consistant and meaningful discipline to it's athletes, in particular star athletes. Many have gotten away with things that they should not have, and would not at other schools. This affects the team as a whole and is not helpful to the player who gets away with the poor behavior. The administration and coaches have been weak in this area for years.

[TigerCoach]

Weren't we talking in another thread about kids making stupid decisions?

[monte81]

Weren't we talking in another thread about kids making stupid decisions?


Bingo! I love MP and he has been around my family for over 10 years ever since he moved back to Massillon. I fell that the best thing for MP and his family would have been to finish out the year and then transfer to another school if then desired. Who's the last family member to get a schollie or get a BA in the family? Seriously, that is the name of the game and we have to prepare our children better to achieve these goals despite any pitfalls or wall they may face on the way! We just have to mentor or kids better through parenting, programs, and classes to teach them how to deal with these situations as they occur during an athletic journey. I once made the mistake and walked out on a schollie and that was the biggest regret of my life journey thus far!!!!

however, MP is very talented and should land at a nice bball school!

[SuperBran]

The coach gave him permission to come home, but said he would be suspended for two games. When he got back that grew to indefinite, then by the way "we pulled your scholarship." He was not treated fairly.

there has to be more to this story, b/c i don't think we're hearing both sides. if this is truly what happened they why didn't he go to the AD and have a talk about the unfairness? i think that the coach would have a totally different story.

[SternRulz]

Sternrulz,

That is BS and you know it!!! No way a kid throws away a FREE EDUCATIONand playing the sport he loves because of an illness. I know the family and MP is an emotional kid but without a serious medical matter does a player just walk away from what he had at WCU. I am not judging him for his actions but stating an opinion. You have to want to make a better life for yourself through growth and eduaction in today's world and throwing one away that was free is not a smart move!

I seriously hope Ms. Porrini is doing fine but MP made a bad choice!!

We might not be getting the whole truth about the situation!!!

Not everybody sees things the same as you do Monte. Like I said, apparently he felt the need to be at her side. What you think doesn't matter.

And he did make the choice, correct? So I think that answers it for you.

[SternRulz]

there has to be more to this story, b/c i don't think we're hearing both sides. if this is truly what happened they why didn't he go to the AD and have a talk about the unfairness? i think that the coach would have a totally different story.

Exactly.

[monte81]

Exactly.

Exactly! More than his mom being sick for sure that's why I am saying what I am saying. MP doesn't have to think like I do to make sound decisions! You know how many HS superstars tell me "I am transferring to" or "I am going to school next semester" it gets real old after people spend all this time helping them get a great break in the 1st place! I just hope he doesn't fall off and become one of those legends in the streets--if I didn't care I would not say anything. MP knows that I will tell him the sam damn thing for sure and always stay on those young men to make the right choices and complete and follow dreams!

[SternRulz]

Exactly! More than his mom being sick for sure that's why I am saying what I am saying. MP doesn't have to think like I do to make sound decisions! You know how many HS superstars tell me "I am transferring to" or "I am going to school next semester" it gets real old after people spend all this time helping them get a great break in the 1st place! I just hope he doesn't fall off and become one of those legends in the streets--if I didn't care I would not say anything. MP knows that I will tell him the sam damn thing for sure and always stay on those young men to make the right choices and complete and follow dreams!

I guess I'm not sure what you're saying. You originally criticized him for going home to his sick mother. I said it was unfair to criticize his decision, as that's what he felt he needed to do. That's what I've been commenting about.

As for my "exactly" comment to SuperBrans post, I'm saying that just maybe he got the okay to go home to be with his mother, but didn't follow the rules to the agreement. Just saying there is another part of the story that isn't being told.

They're not just going to pull his scholly for nothing, especially after they apparently gave him permission to go home as one poster said.

Just my opinion.

[monte81]

I guess I'm not sure what you're saying. You originally criticized him for going home to his sick mother. I said it was unfair to criticize his decision, as that's what he felt he needed to do. That's what I've been commenting about.

As for my "exactly" comment to SuperBrans post, I'm saying that just maybe he got the okay to go home to be with his mother, but didn't follow the rules to the agreement. Just saying there is another part of the story that isn't being told.

They're not just going to pull his scholly for nothing, especially after they apparently gave him permission to go home as one poster said.

Just my opinion.


That is what I am talking about! It is more to the story. MP missed practice, was late a few times to certain team functions, etc,... ms. Porrini being sick is one thing but not following team rules is another. I am saying that if Ms. porrini was not deathly ill or lost a limb MP should of had his butt in school! Run ins with the coach, home sick, etc,... no excuses for messing up a schollie! I am criticizing him for going home for an extended stay as the paper and coach suggested!!

[man2man]

No coach throws a player off the team in midseason for going home to see his sick mom. Obviously more to the story. What a shame.

[CarlE]

No coach throws a player off the team in midseason for going home to see his sick mom. Obviously more to the story. What a shame.

I HAVE to believe we don't know the whole story. Especially with the history of this kid's attitude.