More Info On The Michael Loyd Transfer

by Jeremy Mauss on Apr 30, 2010 12:43 PM PDT in Basketball

Yesterday it was revealed that BYU guard Michael Loyd was transferring from the program, but gave no reason why. The reason was not an honor code or grade issue but rather that Loyd was uncomfortable at BYU for being a minority as non-LDS and being african-american. There was no movement to force Loyd out, but there were some words toward Loyd's regarding his appearance:

Loyd wasn't forced out, but he was given some ultimatums in regards to behavior, dress and appearance that he apparently decided he just couldn't abide by.

Let's put it this way: showing up on national television with a mohawk haircut for BYU's NCAA Tournament games, or playing against Utah with a tongue piercing, probably didn't help his cause.

Still no word on where he will transfer, but at least he is not going all Carlon Brown and testing the NBA draft waters, yet.

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CSU will take him

Mohawks are awesome.

Bring back Fum's Song!

by bhsmarine on Apr 30, 2010 1:45 PM PDT reply actions

lol

I don’t think he’ll go to CSU

UNLV is going all the way this year!

by rebelfan1 on Apr 30, 2010 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Are mohawks against BYU honor code?

If that’s one of the real reasons then I think we would have heard about a punishment a while ago. Besides, Davies was rocking the mohawk right with Loyd during those games and he’s staying around. My guess is he wants more of the college lifestyle beyond how he does his hair or what clothes he can wear.

by vaughnzipper on Apr 30, 2010 3:49 PM PDT via mobile reply actions

I dont think so either

Or that he had a tongue piercing. He just wants to be in a more relaxed environment where he does not have to watch everything he does.

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by Jeremy Mauss on Apr 30, 2010 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions

so what is the new 411 on harvey unga? will byu take him back?

i think they will bend the rules b/c bronco m. will be on his knees and pleading to the powers that be.

I'm all about covering the spread and moneylines. I was building a house, I don't deserve this, deserves have nothing to do with it. Bang. "Unforgiven" I drink your milkshake. I drink it up! "There Will BE Blood". Hell is just a word, the reality is much much worse." Event Horizon". Now remember, when things look bad and it looks like you're not gonna make it, then you gotta get mean, I mean plumb, mad dog mean. cause if you lose your head and you give up then you neither live or win. That's just the way it is. "The Outlaw Josey Wales".

by wolfmanshowlforever on May 1, 2010 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions

Loyd will be missed

He has the athletic abilities to take over games…I was looking forward to seeing him run the point once Jimmer left. He’ll start wherever he goes – best of luck.

by Top Whodi on May 2, 2010 4:36 PM PDT reply actions

no kidding

When got the PT he was a stud.

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by Jeremy Mauss on May 3, 2010 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions

does anybody have a copy of the honor code? or is it secret.

i would love to see it!

by wolfmanshowlforever on May 4, 2010 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions

its online

Ill post it here and a fan shot

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by Jeremy Mauss on May 4, 2010 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions

Here it is

http://saas.byu.edu/catalog/2009-2010ucat/GeneralInfo/HonorCode.php#HCOfficeInvovement

I think it is slightly different if you are not a member of the LDS faith

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by Jeremy Mauss on May 4, 2010 9:07 PM PDT reply actions

that is about as long as the tv show "survivor" disclaimer that you had to sign if you wanted to

be on the show. yes i did look at it but did not fill one in. one thing i did not see was something i thought someone told me. it says alcoholic beverages but not coke beverages. i thought the ingredients of soda were against lds rules. maybe they changed it?

by wolfmanshowlforever on May 5, 2010 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions