[JohnR34231]

Dollars to donuts Smith will be in another uni next year.

Not a doughnut eater but I'd say that's a safe bet. I can't envision dad encouraging his son to endure the duration when so many veins of ore are out there today.

From his dad's demeanor at his announcing ceremony it didn't look like his dad encouraged him to go to Stanford in the first place.
Given that, I'm not sure what his dad wants will be a big factor in his decision to stay or go.
Having said that, his decision to sit out the rest of the year would be consistent with a feeling he wants to save his body for another season that will be more successful than he anticipates this one being. That very well could be playing for another team.

[JohnR34231]

Dollars to donuts Smith will be in another uni next year.

Not a doughnut eater but I'd say that's a safe bet. I can't envision dad encouraging his son to endure the duration when so many veins of ore are out there today.

From his dad's demeanor at his announcing ceremony it didn't look like his dad encouraged him to go to Stanford in the first place.
Given that, I'm not sure what his dad wants will be a big factor in his decision to stay or go.
Having said that, his decision to sit out the rest of the year would be consistent with a feeling he wants to save his body for another season that will be more successful than he anticipates this one being. That very well could be playing for another team.