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Taylor's Take on the Recent Criticism of Matthew Mitchell

What we are owed and what we actually receive walks a fine line between expectation and reality. Modern American society demands transparency in a way not seen since the days of the Watergate Scandal. This desire is good but, like all things, a hint of restraint is needed, especially regarding sports.

The recent departures from the University of Kentucky Women's Basketball Team serve as an excellent reminder of that what often goes on behind closed doors between employer and employee is none of the public's business.

Here are the established facts: since last autumn, four players requested and were granted a release from their scholarships, the last one being freshmen forward Batouly Camara.