...would understand if they left early. Don't think he was pushing kids out the door. As for Fuente's approach, would think he follows Frank's approach for inviting them to stay, but being understanding if they leave. I think both coaching staffs have talked to kids who they thought were making a big mistake at the time, and basically told them it would be a bad decision.

I've read (on TSL) that some of those kids that left early didn't enjoy the academic aspect of being a student athlete. Strange to most of us, but it does happen.