Rumor which has yet to be confirmed: rumor here in Burlington, MA, hometown of Boston University forward Jay Pandolfo, is that Jay will be leaving BU to go pro this year (after only one year of college). There is absolutely no wind of this in the BU area, so, if he is, the other BU players do not know yet. The source is his ex-girlfriend, so I have to state that this is an UNCONFIRMED rumor, which might be exaggerated, twisted, or completely untrue. It is possible, and I believe more likely, that he is simply going to go to the camp, see if he can get a one-way contract, and then decide based on that. Yes, he was a first-round draft pick this year, but he is also only 18 years old (turning 19 soon). Having only played one year at BU (and NOT starting), I have trouble believing that he would be willing to risk a free education for what may amount to $40,000 per year in the minors. Having gone to school with his older cousin, I would say that the family is more education-minded than that. The extra $20,000 would not be worth it (unless he actually makes the big time). If he makes it, great! That would be yet another former BU player in the pros. I just hope he does not wind up like many other former players who left too early, a minor leaguer longing for his college days. (ex - Joe Sacco left BU early many years ago. His younger brother, Dave Sacco, learns from this and, as you all saw, stayed the full five (one year was a redshirt).) Again, only rumor, but I hope he makes the right choice, whichever that may be. Tony BU'92'93 p.s. - I would put a disclaimer here (following other, more experienced posters' examples), but as I do not presently have an employer to be held responsible for this... <one needs a job to get in trouble with one's boss> Bye