Do these kids really not have cars of their own or at least cars they could borrow from a parent or relative?
I get that not everyone's family has those kind of resources. I bought my own car at 16 years old for $2500 after busting my butt at crappy summer jobs for a couple years. So I get it, I really do. But he's getting a free college education. A couple hundred bucks to rent a car for the weekend is pretty small potatoes. And it seems like almost everyone I knew had a car at 16...which was only 5 years ago. I imagine its more widespread now.
I take extreme offense to this statement. :banghead2: :rtfm: :machgun: :gun: :bash: :stop:
http://www.volnation.com/forum/tennessee-vols-recruiting/194833-15-current-commits-targets.html
So who wants to apologize for doubting Torrance Gibson?
I imagine with the wisdom gained over your next 10-15 years, you'll see how irresponsible it will seem to turn loose of a 16-17 year old kid on a 15-hour car ride without supervision. Even if he has a car, I wouldn't let my kid drive 15 hours to a QB camp by himself, or even with a friend.
Not sure what to say other than that's unfortunate, for a multitude of reasons, but I can't imagine myself seeing any such thing. This theoretical kid of mine is 17. He's on the precipice of being a grown man. Time to sack up. I would almost certainly be accompanying him on any such trip out of fatherly interest in his future, but any 17 year old not mature enough to handle a simple roadtrip with a friend, teammate, or by himself isn't the kind that needs to be going away to college in the first place.
And for the record, this "couldn't find a ride" business is still ridiculous. If you want something done, do it yourself. If you want to go somewhere, pack a bag, get in the damn car, and drive there.
It's really not that complicated.
Not sure what to say other than that's unfortunate, for a multitude of reasons, but I can't imagine myself seeing any such thing. This theoretical kid of mine is 17. He's on the precipice of being a grown man. Time to sack up. I would almost certainly be accompanying him on any such trip out of fatherly interest in his future, but any 17 year old not mature enough to handle a simple roadtrip with a friend, teammate, or by himself isn't the kind that needs to be going away to college in the first place.
And for the record, this "couldn't find a ride" business is still ridiculous. If you want something done, do it yourself. If you want to go somewhere, pack a bag, get in the damn car, and drive there.
It's really not that complicated.
I honestly think Gibson wants to be an Vol more than a Tiger. The issue that is holding him back is the question if Tennessee will be truly back under Jones. If we make it to a bowl game I think Gibson will see his future is at Tennessee. Plus every game that Auburn loses this season will help push him to the Vols.