I don't know everything that happened but the decision to let him go could have been made in the heat of the moment, not saying it was, but the next day after a embarrassing loss may not be the best time to make a life altering decision (IMO). Young people make mistakes and sometime it takes something like this to get their head out of their rear end. Sounds like he has some qualities the younger players could benefit from if he can or has learned how to channel his emotion. From what I know, I'd welcome him back!