I have done a lot of thinking about it since November. It was a big decision for me, but I think it's the right decision. At this point, I just don't want to be committed to being there every day.

This decision is one that he's been thinking about for many months, ... I did talk to him about the timing of the decision and discouraged him from doing it at an earlier date. But now it's only fair to let him make this decision.

Alex has a very, very tough decision to make.

It really seems somewhat disingenuous to come to this board as a retort to the court's decision.

I did not realize that they had not made any kind of decision. It usually takes a year or so, but the IESA will follow suit of the IHSA.

Obviously, I am pleased that he has made that decision, but I also stayed out of his way as he made that decision. I view it as very good news. This isn't the last time there are schools that will be interested in Jim.