Kirk Gibson doesn’t attend son’s HS graduation because ‘you’re supposed to graduate'

[Brian in Mesa]

Kirk Gibson doesn’t attend son’s high school graduation because ‘you’re supposed to graduate’

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-b...-t-attend-son-high-school-154024158--mlb.html

Asked why he didn't return to Michigan on Thursday night for his son Cam's high school graduation, the Arizona Diamondbacks manager gave the sort of response you'd totally expect from a skipper known for being so gruff and no nonsense that he banned all toys and cell phones from the team's clubhouse last season.

From the Associated Press:

"You're supposed to graduate,'' Gibson said. ''His mom and the rest of the family will be there. He's coming to see me next week.''

 

[BC867]

Kirk Gibson doesn’t attend son’s high school graduation because ‘you’re supposed to graduate’

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-b...-t-attend-son-high-school-154024158--mlb.html

Asked why he didn't return to Michigan on Thursday night for his son Cam's high school graduation, the Arizona Diamondbacks manager gave the sort of response you'd totally expect from a skipper known for being so gruff and no nonsense that he banned all toys and cell phones from the team's clubhouse last season.

From the Associated Press:

"You're supposed to graduate,'' Gibson said. ''His mom and the rest of the family will be there. He's coming to see me next week.''

And, Kirk, you're supposed to win. :dcr:

 

[Gaddabout]

I'm guessing that wasn't his actual reason, but saw it as a good opportunity to point out the silliness of graduation ceremonies at that level.