Actually......the particular game he is referring to is a district game with LC and Peabody lost that game. This ejection was in the last few minutes of the fourth quarter and he had been [as told to me] verbally and physically provoked all night. Doaks is very hard on himself and his frustrations are very obvious, but only the frustration itself.....not who it's directed to. Some [even me at first] think that he's upset with a call, but he strives for excellence in himself and his team. He's always pointing and directing his team....being the TEAM LEADER he should be. When things don't work out or mistakes are made he is upset....with himself, not the refs. Yes, he let his emotions get the best of him that night. He is one of the most dedicated basketball players I know. Having said all of that, he can also laugh at himself too. Yes, he missed a dunk the other night at the JCS game, but he smiled real big and went on. By the way, he did have 2 eagles hanging on him as he was attempting the dunk. I would never say he is perfect because we all know that is not true........he's just better than most! He's also one of the best players we've seen here at PHS......on and off the court. He's not the only ball player I'd speak up for at PHS.....he just happens to be the one that everyone harps on all the time. I guess I just need to realize that when you have a great basketball player that is a finalist for Mr. Basketball.............everyone is going to evaluate EVERY game he plays, every facial expression will be noted and there are going to be some that will dislike him ONLY because their favorite player did not the recognition they thought he should get.
ROCK on NICCHAEUS!!!!!