It's a great point. One would have to believe it's always partly on their minds. I can't speak to his situation, but I can say for me, things like this definitely affect me when they come around.

Very thought provoking post rpbobcat. I have seen this happen at the high school coaching level, one guy completely fell apart and had to temporarily step aside, another guy said coaching helped him escape and he became laser focused. We all deal with these sad events differently.

I am just going to through this out there as well. Those of us who have played or coached and have seen something like this, also have seen teams go in different directions. Teams who have players that show real leadership rally around the coach and sharpen their focus and and skill set, while those who don't have team leadership, sputter, spiral, and often self implode.

I think you have a very valid point here. I just saw today where she is going to be undergoing surgery again for some health issues. She didn't go into detail and this was this first I had heard of any flare ups for her. I pray that all goes well for her, Saul, the kids, and the rest of the family. I've been a fan of Saul's since he came to Ohio and the play of the team has really pained me as it has all of Bobcat Nation. In the grand scheme of things, however, it's just a game. What appears to be potentially going on "behind the scenes" in the Phillips household could be more important than any MACC title.

I will 100% tell you finding out your wife has CANCER will get 100% of your time and attention. Nicole beat hers as did my wife, ( different types). Praise the Lord.

Finding the right priorities in life can be terrible for a career. It's something I don't think most of us consider in a lot of situations in sports and in real life. I used to question a couple co-workers who just seemed to do enough to get by and didn't kill themselves and go above and beyond. And then I found out their stories, what they now prioritized and it made a lot more sense. Then I emulated it for a few years as a refresh to life. I wouldn't trade it for the world. Getting stuck in that mode for years and years isn't probably ideal, but for a least a bit of time after an event like this, just prioritizing something else is probably a good move.

I have no idea if any of this pertains to Saul Phillips. I don't see any evidence he hasn't put every ounce of his energy into Bobcat basketball. This discussion just brought this point to my mind.

Thank you for this information! Thanks be to God!