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Turns out the only reason Crawford came back is so he could retain his eligibility. You see, when Crawford agreed to play he signed a National Letter of Intent. The NLI states that if a player doesn't finish his freshman season, he loses a year of eligibility unless his school waives that penalty. UK did not waive the penalty and therefore, pretty much forced Crawford to stay.

I've heard that. But, I've also heard his parents wised up, got past the $$ in their eyes, and realized it would be best for Joe to return to UK. There are conflicting reports on why he left in the first place. The only thing they have in common was playing time. It was either JC or his parents that were responsible (or possibly both). I don't know about you, but when I was 18, I didn't want to disappoint my parents. I'm personally glad he came back and will hold off my opinion of him until Big Blue Madness next season. If he shows up, he realizes his mistake. If not, I guess he is the spoiled kid a lot of people think he is.