Yesterday rumors were flying surrounding the whereabouts of Russ Permenter.  It was first reported by John Rooke that Permenter had not borded the team plane headed out to Chicago and later to Marquette for the two game road trip.  Speculation was rampant among the whereabouts of our backup center, who has played only 33 minutes in the past ten games.

Last night, Kevin McNamara reported that Permenter ”is not making the trip due to some unfinished academic responsibilities. Asked if Permenter is in academic good standing and still a member of the team, PC sports info director Arthur Parks said tonight “absolutely. He just has some class work he is completing.”

Permenter’s facebook seems to indicate a similar course of events, as it reads “Russell Permenter stuck in providence while my team gets ready to play the first espn game of my career without me… cool keno”

So it appears that Permenter is still a Friar, at least for now, although it appears at though there could be some personal issues occurring between Russ and Coach Keno Davis.  Griping is not going to get you any more playing time, so do your work and get your grades up and work a little harder and then maybe you will get on the court a little more Russ.