In that press Q&A, Coach Shoop pointed out something I hadn't put together prior: we have three coordinators (offense, defense, and special teams) who ALL have head coaching experience. So they all understand the big picture, as well as their coordinator roles.
That is amazingly valuable.
Wonder how many other head coaches in America can say that of their staff?
You know the Chinese screw with their currency
He was a 4-star top 100 player.
That question was a popular comeback when I was in HS, and this was just the first time I had thought to use it since then.
Best response I ever heard? "It really ain't worth the wear and tear on the hen's ass."
To your statement, that could be taken many ways. In context, the Chinese aren't the only ones, but at least they just screw with their own.
My religious Aunt's response? "You need to keep your sick sexual fantasies to yourself."
So that somehow proves how much money he gives to UT?
I'm pretty sure Bill Bates is doing well also.
My point was simply that Jumper isn't the only kid whose dad could exercise that kind of influence if the coaches were susceptible to it. There are several others.
I remember the first time someone encouraged me to be PC.
It did not end well from their point of view.
I might have followed it up with giving a HS kid 5 bucks to burn a bag of dog poo on their porch on Halloween. Sadly, "Billy Madison" had not yet been made.
If players are playing because of their family ties and family contributions.... then why aren't either of the Berrys starting?