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By Kyle Nagel, Staff Writer 9:52 PM Saturday, January 23, 2010

So Kansas basketball coach Bill Self is upset because reporters want to ask about something on one of his players’ Facebook pages.

The difficulties that freedoms of social media cause for high-profile athletes and coaches have been well-documented, and this is another example. Self was asked last week about a report that sophomore Tyshawn Taylor has posted on his Facebook page that he might want to transfer.

It was tough to confirm because Taylor’s Facebook page has since been deleted. Nothing fishy there, of course. Nothing worth asking about, in Self’s mind.

Taylor is no stranger to Facebook issues. In the fall, he was included in a group of Kansas athletes reportedly involved in a fight when he wrote that he had injured a thumb throwing a punch.

So, again, nothing to see here, people.

“I don’t think that’s even remotely true,” Self said of Taylor possibly posting his transfer consideration.

See? No problem.

Taylor’s playing time has dropped recently, which backed up the contention he might be upset with the program. Then, he had an outlet to express it.

It can be embarrassing for coaches to answer questions about what players have done or expressed and leaked online. Like Self, they’re becoming more annoyed.

But it’ll only continue happening, which is why fans love to keep an eye on those Facebook pages.

Contact this reporter at (937) 225-7389 or knagel@DaytonDailyNews.com.

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