Kellen Thornton leaving Illinois State

by **45otseoj** » August 29th, 2010, 7:43 pm

Always tough to lose a player but, Ekey and Wilkins give us hope for a bright future at the 3-4 spot.

Best of luck to Kellen!

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by **hot nuts** » August 29th, 2010, 8:06 pm

Birds can't really afford to lose much experienced depth with some size. Those best develop quickly.

by **45otseoj** » August 29th, 2010, 8:12 pm

No seniors for ISU in 2012

by **BirdmanBB** » August 30th, 2010, 8:29 am

PricklyPete wrote:Had classes already started? If so, transferring becomes a little more complicated doesn't it? It's odd timing anyway. What's the story as to why he's leaving and why now?

Wilkins..... (just a guess)

I think they want to play Wilkins as much as possible when he is eligable as well as a few other younger guys.

by **Redbirdfan21** » August 30th, 2010, 8:42 am

No one really knows... Some assume during their pre-season meetings that Kellen assumed or was told that he was probably going to be hurting for PT and So. John Wilkins and (RS)Fr. Jon Ekey have leaped him at the 3/4 spot...

by **45otseoj** » August 30th, 2010, 9:55 am

PricklyPete wrote:Had classes already started? If so, transferring becomes a little more complicated doesn't it? It's odd timing anyway. What's the story as to why he's leaving and why now?

Yes. He did start classes this semester.