Recruiting Forum Football Talk III

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UTMVol76 said:
I disagree, we're softer and my kids are softer and part of that is my fault, just as it was my parents fault etc. etc. Expectations go down every generation.

We're notably softer as a people, just look at obesity and drug addiction rates alone.
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My oldest son gets just as mad when he loses than when I used to. Kind of depends on the child though.

Your last sentence is interesting. Just don't think that blanket statement can be made. Life can be much more complex these days...my parents didn't have a fast food restaurant on each corner when they grew up or social media right at their fingertips.
 
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Bassmaster_Vol said:
I don't even care that they remain friends. But dude transferred to Alabama. Be friends after the season. Be friends after graduating. But the idea of congratulating a dude who transferred to your yearly cross divisional rivalry who will be tackling your teammates and smoking cigars celebrating beating you is an absolute joke.
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If he smokes a cigar, I'll join you in being angry. That's the equivalent of taunting to me, too far to your old teammates. Otherwise, I don't get all the fuss. He stands a much better chance of getting drafted higher at Bama. He knows that defense, he'll have better players around him to make him look better, and he'll be on a winning team. I wouldn't make that decision, but I don't hate him for making it. He's a mercenary. Not my favorite kind of player, but not despicable.
 
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UTMVol76 said:
Bakc in the 70s Ohio State is up on Michigan something like 55-10 and Woody Hayes goes for 2.

After the game a reporter asked why they went for 2 in that situation.

Woody: Because I couldn't go for 3
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I think Michigan upset him the year before and this was also about payback, but I get your point.
 
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Bassmaster_Vol said:
My daughter plays softball. We've already had this conversation. If she's lucky enough to get picked up by a school, she is not allowed to play for GA, Fl, or Bama.
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My daughter is a dancer and if she got a free ride to any of those schools to be on the dance team, I would 100% support her. It is her choice to make with significant input from me and my wife. For the record, she wants to go to Tennessee, but if she has a better opportunity somewhere else, I am all in.
 
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"Participation trophies" "This generation is soft and full of sissies" "I'm right, you're wrong"


who the real sissy? LMFAO all I see is crying
 
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drvenner said:
My daughter is a dancer and if she got a free ride to any of those schools to be on the dance team, I would 100% support her. It is her choice to make with significant input from me and my wife. For the record, she wants to go to Tennessee, but if she has a better opportunity somewhere else, I am all in.
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Well, one of us is raising our daughter right, the other is you.
 
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Bassmaster_Vol said:
I played every sport growing up. I was particularly good at baseball while you were in your room playing video games all day.

Who freaking cares? Take some pride in your program. "Oh golly gee guys, who cares that Henry transferred and went to our biggest rival who has beaten us all these years in a row. Who cares that he's going to be beating us on the field this fall and tackling our very players who are congratulating him, or that he'll be smoking a cigar in our locker room celebrating it. All that matters is that everyone is trying their best and having fun and that everyone gets pizza and ice cream after the games over."

Go cheer for someone else
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It isn't your program, super fan. You should divert some of that pride to something you actually have a shred of influence over.

You sound like the kid who cried every time he lost a game and then convinced yourself it wasn't because you are a baby, it is because you are such a competitor. Adults can hate losing, respect their competition, and keep the game in perspective all at the same time. Sorry that bothers you so much but it is what it is.
 
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jave36 said:
If he smokes a cigar, I'll join you in being angry. That's the equivalent of taunting to me, too far to your old teammates. Otherwise, I don't get all the fuss. He stands a much better chance of getting drafted higher at Bama. He knows that defense, he'll have better players around him to make him look better, and he'll be on a winning team. I wouldn't make that decision, but I don't hate him for making it. He's a mercenary. Not my favorite kind of player, but not despicable.
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How much you wanna bet right now he's smoking that cigar just like ole Butchy?? Odds are a hard YES
 
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