Rumors still persist because some "fans" still like to create negative rumors and enjoy the buzz it creates.
If this is directed at me you have the reading comprehension of a 1st grader. I simply posted that IN MY OPINION there seems to be a real chance Lavin might not come back. I think I stressed it a minimum of ten times. I have always been a fan of the basketball program but I chose to matriculate elsewhere. After reading some of the posts on these boards I would say I made a wise decision. No offense to any of you who went to SJU and can read.
Actually Bobre, if you had any grasp of reading comprehension, you'd realize that I didn't direct my post at you at all only fans that like to create rumors. You seem to have taken it upon yourself to raise your hand and acknowledge that you should be the target of my response.
The truth is that rumors are really the opinions of guys like yourself that are posted on a message board For everybody to see that are both potentially damaging and without basis. You see, Lavin has already said he'll be back. He's recruiting players for him to coach next year. What you're really saying is that you think Lavin is a liar and that you prefer to keep posting potentially damaging rumors based on your postulation.
I could much the same post that I think you are a cross-dresser for example. You might post that you are not, but it is just my baseless opinion that you are a cross dresser because my version of "common-sense" says so. Well everybody can read that. Sooner or later it's all over the net that Bobre is a cross-dresser. Lucky for you that you don't have the type of job where recruits might read on public forums about your cross-dressing. That might be damaging in some way to your personal or professional situation. Point is that rumors are started just like that and are potentiall damaging to SJU's coaching and recruiting goals.