Definition of Commitment

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It's kind of ironic fans want to question the commitment of the young men. However when the kid gets here and gives his all for UT, said fan tears down the kid every chance they get if the kid makes a mistake during the game. Or if the kid doesn't meet the expectations of the fan. My advice is not to get so emotionally attached to the recruiting process, but trust the coaches to get the best kids for the program. Be committed to supporting the team and the coaches.
 
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Look up Jerome Dews and tell me how there isn't wrong on both sides of the fence. This isn't a post against Jones because we're not the only staff to do this.
 
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When I read a post like this or along this line of thinking it makes me wonder if the OP married his 1st girlfriend... just to see if they follow their own logic
 
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Teachers barely have the time and resources to teach them to read and write, much less be responsible for developing character. That is the primary responsibility of the parents, not teachers.
 
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I doubt many know the meaning of the word and the majority cannot even spell it.[/QUOTE]

Unfortunately that applies to a lot of "UT fans" also.
:clapping::clapping:GBO:clapping::clapping::rock:
 
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This is just my opinion. You might call it a soft verbal. But I wouldn't expect your dream of 100% commitment as long as our coaches are offering 200+ scholarships each recruiting cycle. Just a factor to balance it with.
 
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livefaith said:
This is just my opinion. You might call it a soft verbal. But I wouldn't expect your dream of 100% commitment as long as our coaches are offering 200+ scholarships each recruiting cycle. Just a factor to balance it with.
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It's a game and you have to participate. Kudos to CBJ and his staff for not having a lot of drama on NSD. Unfortunately NSD has become a show for some of these gifted athletes and it's "ALL ABOUT ME" for them. We do not need that kind of mentality on our team.

GBO :rock::rock::rock:
 
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ReelfootVol said:
For years I have been watching commitments change their minds several times before signing day. My reason for this post is to encourage our high school teachers to teach their students the meaning of the word commitment. Honestly, I doubt many know the meaning of the word and the majority cannot even spell it.
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Why? To satisfy you and keep you from stressing during recruiting season? They don't owe you crap, they're 17 year old kids and they can decide when they are ready to decide.
 
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appears to be a game for some....better publicity and a shot at getting their name out there.

teaching commitment begins at the home, community, etc., but then again....ref other posts to see where this falls short as well.
 
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OJ said:
What is commetment? Have them hear the story of the Navy Seal who shot Osama
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up until the past week or so I would have agreed....guy lost his commitment and integrity card.

as an old friend used to say "integrity is like virginity....either you have it or you don't"

Quiet Professionals used to be the moniker...guess that has gone by the wayside too.
 
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f77f00 said:
Teachers barely have the time and resources to teach them to read and write, much less be responsible for developing character. That is the primary responsibility of the parents, not teachers.
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You are right about the teacher They are very busy drinking coffee and attending union meeting trying to protest their TAX payer funded medical and pensions.
 
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Christian Lowe said:
Imagine being 18 and having to decide where you're going to live for 4 years when you still have to raise your hand to go to the bathroom.

That's a good insight to why they're indecisive.
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That's fine, but that's not a "commitment." That's "my latest leaning."
 
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Biopsyman said:
You are right about the teacher They are very busy drinking coffee and attending union meeting trying to protest their TAX payer funded medical and pensions.
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I will say as a teacher that doesn't participate in unions or drink coffee, that I do expect parents to have some buy in into their kids. It isn't like I come out of pocket almost every day to help out a kid who's parent isn't sufficiently supporting them with silly little things like jackets for the winter. Bash teachers if you like. I have 20 years experience in electronics and decided to teach. It's good to know that there are people out there that believe it is the teachers responsibility to raise kids and not the parents. /rant off
Go vols!
 
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VolJarhead said:
I will say as a teacher that doesn't participate in unions or drink coffee, that I do expect parents to have some buy in into their kids. It isn't like I come out of pocket almost every day to help out a kid who's parent isn't sufficiently supporting them with silly little things like jackets for the winter. Bash teachers if you like. I have 20 years experience in electronics and decided to teach. It's good to know that there are people out there that believe it is the teachers responsibility to raise kids and not the parents. /rant off
Go vols!
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Welcome. And great 1st post. Don't mind Biopsy, majority of his posts are incoherent nonsense.
 
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VolJarhead said:
I will say as a teacher that doesn't participate in unions or drink coffee, that I do expect parents to have some buy in into their kids. It isn't like I come out of pocket almost every day to help out a kid who's parent isn't sufficiently supporting them with silly little things like jackets for the winter. Bash teachers if you like. I have 20 years experience in electronics and decided to teach. It's good to know that there are people out there that believe it is the teachers responsibility to raise kids and not the parents. /rant off


Go vols!
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good post.keep it up
 
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f77f00 said:
Teachers barely have the time and resources to teach them liberal feel-good and manage class room behavior, much less be responsible for developing character. That is the primary responsibility of the parents, not teachers.
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fyp
 
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ReelfootVol said:
For years I have been watching commitments change their minds several times before signing day. My reason for this post is to encourage our high school teachers to teach their students the meaning of the word commitment. Honestly, I doubt many know the meaning of the word and the majority cannot even spell it.
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There are a lot of shady coaches out there that are doing shady recruiting and a bunch of them lie, use deception, and have their own vested interest involved in recruiting these said young student-athletes.

Lane Kiffin, Ed Orgeron and Urban Meyer say hello :aggressive:
 
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ReelfootVol said:
For years I have been watching commitments change their minds several times before signing day. My reason for this post is to encourage our high school teachers to teach their students the meaning of the word commitment. Honestly, I doubt many know the meaning of the word and the majority cannot even spell it.
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They really need to switch the terminology around. It should be a "verbal intent" and a "Letter of Commitment." Once the letter is signed and faxed in, that's it! The prospect is committed to that school. Verbal intent means just how it sounds. A recruit gives a coach a verbal intent and then if he continues the recruiting process and finds another school he likes better, he changes it.
 
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Brave Volunteer said:
They really need to switch the terminology around. It should be a "verbal intent" and a "Letter of Commitment." Once the letter is signed and faxed in, that's it! The prospect is committed to that school. Verbal intent means just how it sounds. A recruit gives a coach a verbal intent and then if he continues the recruiting process and finds another school he likes better, he changes it.
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There ya go. That language would be an improvement. :good!:
 
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