Diary

Alex
Ford-Carther

Past Entries

March 7, 2005

What's going on to all my fans out there? I know it been a long time since you have heard from me. I was supposed to drop my last record about a month ago but I got caught up in some beef, and I had to get back in the studio.

50, aka Chase Fawsett, took some shots at me in the locker room after the Sewanee game so I had to get on this new track and put an end to his career. But because his career has ended, I do want to take this chance to say a few words about my boy Chase F.

Beyond basketball, Chase you are an incredible individual. Ever since the first day I stepped onto the court my freshman year to try out for the team, you had my back. You told me what I had to do to make the team and I truly believe you are the reason I did make the team.

This season has been an amazing growing experience for myself. I feel like you really took me under your wing to try and get me more involved in team activities outside of the gym and I thank you for the dinner. It was fun hanging out with you and your family. Chase, whatever you want to pursue in life, you will be good at it. And remember, the water is always flowing through your faucet.

Oh man, somebody just told me that Rashawn retired because he got a new car and wanted to hang out at Maggie's instead of going to practice. Rashawn, Rashawn where do I start with you. You are one tough SOB as coach likes to put it.

You may not be the biggest guy on the court. Well, I know you're not the biggest guy on the court. You may not be the most athletic but somehow, some way, you always managed to get it done. And that says a lot about your character. You have the heart of a lion, and the mouth of a cheetah, it never stops.

Rashawn, you taught me more than just how to be a good point guard but you taught me how to be a player that would do whatever he needed for his team to win. I thank you for beating up on me and fouling me everyday in practice because it made me a better player. Rashawn, you will be incredibly successful in whatever you do because you wouldn't have it any other way.

Now for all you other suckas that are not graduating, no more sentimental stuff. First and foremost I want to holla at Shawn "Brownnoser" Bailey. Stop turning in your homework assignments early. Hopefully, now that the season's over, you won't spend Friday and Saturday nights reading Old English Classics in you room by yourself. There is more to life than Shakespeare.

Robbie, come on, let's be real. What are you going to do with your hair? It looks like you have a peacock sitting on top of your head. Barvin, you get props, you are officially back on the B-SQUAD. Fifteen boards in one game is monster. Now if we could just get you in the weight room, we might be all right.

Spiros, Gushers and Gummy Worms, are not on the recommended diet of the Emory University student-athlete. Claude, you're looking a little scruffy. I got a razor if you want to borrow it.

I want to thank all of you who hung out with us on Saturday. Jeff and Barry, you guys are hilarious. I want to give a shout out to myself, ya'll know why.

Lastly, Mr. Gordon, you are such a MACK, I want to be like you when I get older. Keep doing your thing. Oh I almost forgot, Gordon, the next time you decide to miss the plane and travel around the Boston area on public transportation on your own, charge your phone the night before so we can get a hold of you. We were really worried about you.

Unfortunately, I must leave you all for I am retiring from my duties of Mr. Journal Man. But if they let me come back next year, I promise I will come back strong like Jordan wearing the 45 (greatest hooper ever).

Rashawn and Chase, Thanks! Everyone else, Steve is waiting. This is only the beginning. We have much work to do.

Alex Ford-Carther is a sophomore from Evanston, Ill. He would love to answer e-mail questions from Emory recruits and fans.