[The Guru]

I don't know the whole story or even if it's true, that's why I said RUMOR. So I'm not saying a word until I know the true facts. Maybe some these JC kids that go to school with him could give a lil info.

I do know at least most of the story....no...he was not "run off". He left of his own accord. Nick is a fine young man with a very bright future. He would be welcomed back, but very unlikely that he returns. Last time I talked to him he wasn't sure what the injury was, but possibly ACL. Happened first day of practice. His brother Luke is still attending Paintsville. His transferring had a lot of things around it, as his mom told me that he wanted to be in school with his closest friends that he hangs with most of the time, but the dirt that some are wanting, really isn't that much. His mom did tell me that the final straw was the semi finals baseball '06 in which he pitched innings 5 and 6, and they wanted him to pitch the 7th and get the save, but it didn't work out so his parents evidently had at least some to do with him leaving. But his leaving was in no way anything to do with anyone from Paintsville running him off.
I hope Nick the best!!