11-15-17 01:01 PM - Post#236391 In response to rbg
None of the evidence points to this being anything but a surprise. Doesn't mean it wasn't a long time coming but I kind of doubt it.
Quotes from EB himself about the pending season are public as well as quotes from the HC about same. The interview with the HC after the fact tells us he was surprised by the decision and it was sudden.
I have heard from multiple sources (including on here--FWIW) that he was not elected captain and immediately after that decision (early last week?) he quit and informed the coaches.
I don't doubt for a second he has considered this for some time and something has kept him from pulling the trigger. Perhaps it was the ridiculous coaches snub from 1st team All Ivy, perhaps it is the wear and tear of a losing season with high usage, maybe he was estranged from his teammates. Whatever it was, he snapped last week and here we are.
EB has always seemed to play with a chip on his shoulder. I have no doubt he will be highly sought after and will have many choices after he graduates from Dartmouth.