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I was thinking this was a done deal for Keith. What exactly happened at Saint Louis that they hated Carter so much?

Carter committed to play for Majerus. Once Majerus got sick and it was evident that he would not be returning (and likely passing away), Carter wanted to leave. The problem was that SLU's starting PG, Kwamain Mitchell, broke his foot and SLU needed backcourt depth so Crews played Carter despite the fact that Carter was both banged up and he wanted to leave.

Crews was right in wanting to play Carter, but SLU did fine even when Carter wasn't playing. I think Crews should have respected Carter's wishes and let him redshirt the entire season. It seems surprising to me that the NCAA would deny Carter a 5th year considering all the circumstances at play.

Your leaving out a very important fact. SLU and Crews went out of their way to make sure Carter didn't get a another year of eligibility.

That could be true. I don't know the whole story behind the appeal. I can certainly see Crews doing that.

I was thinking this was a done deal for Keith. What exactly happened at Saint Louis that they hated Carter so much?

Carter committed to play for Majerus. Once Majerus got sick and it was evident that he would not be returning (and likely passing away), Carter wanted to leave. The problem was that SLU's starting PG, Kwamain Mitchell, broke his foot and SLU needed backcourt depth so Crews played Carter despite the fact that Carter was both banged up and he wanted to leave.

Crews was right in wanting to play Carter, but SLU did fine even when Carter wasn't playing. I think Crews should have respected Carter's wishes and let him redshirt the entire season. It seems surprising to me that the NCAA would deny Carter a 5th year considering all the circumstances at play.