Headed to Eastern Utah JC.

Kinney hopes juco route pays off

If you bothered to read the article it seems pretty simple why he picked Eastern Utah. They are an up and coming JUCO team who finished third in the NJCAA Division I tournament last year. Their coach was recruiting Kinney from the moment he was released from Ohio. They also have a pretty solid history of sending players to Division I schools. Obviously it's not in the best location but I think just about anyone can put up with being in an unideal location for 9 or 10 months if it gets you closer to your goal.

Jeff, do you really think JUCO's are in small towns for athletes?  They are small schools period, in small towns, large towns, cities, big cities and major cities across the country.  Some just appeal to athletes more than others..  Columbus State is a JUCO, Sinclair Community College, Cincinnati Bible, Owens Community College, Clark State, are off the top of my little head. 

As for Kinney, only he and a few others can say why he chose Utah, which happens to be one of the most beautiful States in the Union.

I guess we have to take shots at the small towns whenever we can. Price, UT is certainly no big and bad Athens, OH metro area.

If you're a geologist like myself, it is an interesting area-I enjoyed the coal mine I visited.  Not so sure that it compares in any way to Athens, but as said before, Kinney should be able to concentrate on his studies (and basketball.)  John, have you been there?   76 miles to Provo-the center of some universe, but Price does have a Walmart so it can't be too bad-right?