DAWG91 Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 This seems pretty crazy to me. Where does this end? Can't practice because you might get hurt before the game? Certainly his choice to play or not but I wouldn't want him as a teammate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctown81 Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 3 minutes ago, DAWG91 said: This seems pretty crazy to me. Where does this end? Can't practice because you might get hurt before the game? Certainly his choice to play or not but I wouldn't want him as a teammate. It's still their choice though. Not understanding why so many are triggered by choices that have zero effect on them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAWG91 Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 13 minutes ago, ctown81 said: It's still their choice though. Not understanding why so many are triggered by choices that have zero effect on them. I'm certainly not triggered. It does seem crazy though. Players could use the same excuse not to practice. I said it was his choice though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagleborn Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 6 hours ago, ctown81 said: Well this only lets me know that selfish is not always a bad thing. The only people he owes consideration to is himself and his family. It’s never a good thing when you play a team sport. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctown81 Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 8 minutes ago, Eagleborn said: It’s never a good thing when you play a team sport. If not like he's quitting in the middle of the season. That's a different story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportsguru02 Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 5 hours ago, Eagleborn said: It’s never a good thing when you play a team sport. It’s crazy that it’s always no I in team but as soon as something like this happens one player makes a difference lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleTeam Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 When you offer kids 4-5 years early, there will always be a chance of this happening. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboyandchrist Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 I remember a player going on vacation with his girl friend instead of helping his team win a state championship. He was one of the best players on the team and it was the state championship game. I disagree with you guys that say it’s ok, it is his choice. What happened to brotherhood and having each other’s back on the playing field. High school football is a once in a life time experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctown81 Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Just now, cowboyandchrist said: I remember a player going on vacation with his girl friend instead of helping his team win a state championship. He was one of the best players on the team and it was the state championship game. I disagree with you guys that say it’s ok, it is his choice. What happened to brotherhood and having each other’s back on the playing field. High school football is a once in a life time experience. Sitting out a state championship game versus sitting out a season and letting your coach know that you going to sit out are different things. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctown81 Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 On 5/20/2021 at 8:44 PM, MrBuddyGarrity said: Personally I see no issue. Nobody but him, his guardians and football program knows the story. If anyone has an issue with it in my opinion contact his guardians and coaches. Hopefully it isn't an issue with his knee, which is well documented from his younger days. I'm a hs football coach and if an athlete said that to me, all I can do is respect. He gave them AMPLE notice 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBizzle Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 10 hours ago, ctown81 said: I'm a hs football coach and if an athlete said that to me, all I can do is respect. He gave them AMPLE notice You are right. He gave them notice, that's not the issue. If he were going to be in college at this time, then that is great, but he will be roaming the halls of the high school. It is totally his decision, and I know he is doing what he thinks is right for him. I feel like he is getting bad guidance and will regret missing this season with his friends down the road. It is his decision to make along with the guidance of his family, there is no arguing that. We have the right to disagree with it. It is one more symptom of a "me first" society that we live in today, and it's the reason that so many of us have stopped watching professional sports. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotton84 Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 I could easily see a parent(s) put a maximum touches a game for their son who plays RB. Tell the coach, I will be counting his carries and catches and when they reach 20(or whatever number) he is done for that game. Not saying that is perfect, but better than sitting out the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirtFalcon Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 If I was a recruiter for a major college and I was looking for a running back, I would steer clear of this "me first" prima donna ... too many possible red flags ... if the kid is afraid of getting hurt in a high school game, what similar issues might arise at the college level? .... I'm looking for team leaders, not someone that might let his team down when he is really needed to step up .... sorry, but I would pass on this kid ..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctown81 Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 2 hours ago, KirtFalcon said: If I was a recruiter for a major college and I was looking for a running back, I would steer clear of this "me first" prima donna ... too many possible red flags ... if the kid is afraid of getting hurt in a high school game, what similar issues might arise at the college level? .... I'm looking for team leaders, not someone that might let his team down when he is really needed to step up .... sorry, but I would pass on this kid ..... I respect that but colleges have a me first mentality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBuddyGarrity Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 17 hours ago, ctown81 said: I'm a hs football coach and if an athlete said that to me, all I can do is respect. He gave them AMPLE notice If you want to know the reasoning shoot a message. I'm not posting the info on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctown81 Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, MrBuddyGarrity said: If you want to know the reasoning shoot a message. I'm not posting the info on here. None of my business. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirtFalcon Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 1 hour ago, ctown81 said: I respect that but colleges have a me first mentality. They are looking at the big picture, not coddling individual players. They are looking for team players who will step up and rise to the occasion, not cower afraid of possibly injuring themselves .... football is a violent contact sport, especially for a running back .... you have to play with abandon without "saving yourself" for the future ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboyandchrist Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 3 minutes ago, KirtFalcon said: They are looking at the big picture, not coddling individual players. They are looking for team players who will step up and rise to the occasion, not cower afraid of possibly injuring themselves .... football is a violent contact sport, especially for a running back .... you have to play with abandon without "saving yourself" for the future ... What if he is not good enough to play DI football. A guy I played with at Carthage back in the seventies was recruited by a DI school. He came home and I asked him why. He told me that he had never been hit so hard and everyone was bigger stronger and faster. He said I just was not good enough. I respected him for his honesty. He did end playing DII ball and got a good education. How many guys get recruited and you never see them on the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctown81 Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 On 6/14/2021 at 5:06 PM, cowboyandchrist said: What if he is not good enough to play DI football. A guy I played with at Carthage back in the seventies was recruited by a DI school. He came home and I asked him why. He told me that he had never been hit so hard and everyone was bigger stronger and faster. He said I just was not good enough. I respected him for his honesty. He did end playing DII ball and got a good education. How many guys get recruited and you never see them on the field. A ton of them but it's usually their fault due to lack of research. They pick teams that don't suit their playing time or schools that recruited 3 other 4 or 5 star players at your position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboyandchrist Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 12 hours ago, ctown81 said: A ton of them but it's usually their fault due to lack of research. They pick teams that don't suit their playing time or schools that recruited 3 other 4 or 5 star players at your position. My point was, missing your senior year with all your friends. There is nothing like Friday night lights. What if he is not good enough for DI ball. He can never get his senior year back. Just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctown81 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 18 minutes ago, cowboyandchrist said: My point was, missing your senior year with all your friends. There is nothing like Friday night lights. What if he is not good enough for DI ball. He can never get his senior year back. Just my opinion. All those are things you value. If he's not good enough, maybe he has other interests. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomuser Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 On 5/21/2021 at 10:12 AM, Eagleborn said: Earl turned out fine. I wouldn’t say that. The man hasn’t walked in years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctown81 Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 On 6/14/2021 at 4:53 PM, KirtFalcon said: They are looking at the big picture, not coddling individual players. They are looking for team players who will step up and rise to the occasion, not cower afraid of possibly injuring themselves .... football is a violent contact sport, especially for a running back .... you have to play with abandon without "saving yourself" for the future ... Colleges see players as commodities and that's it. These athletic directors and coaches are not putting their bodies at risk. Talking about a kid cowering is sickening to me. Not even a grown man. Football may not even be this kid's end all be all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctown81 Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 On 6/18/2021 at 12:26 PM, randomuser said: I wouldn’t say that. The man hasn’t walked in years. I think that was sarcasm lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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