Kaidon Salter suspended

[m1al]

Idk man. These kids are more experienced than most of us adults are and we understand that whatever we say is subject to scrutiny. They have thousands of followers and KNOW that they will all see. He knew the fastest way to get prayers for his dad was social media. So why wouldn’t the same be true when he’s complaining about a lack of birthday wishes or get his message to “thug with him” out there? It was a calculated decision to do what he’s done and no words can convince me otherwise unless were suggesting the kid is just plain stupid, which I refuse to believe.

More experienced at what? Social media? Just because one knows how to use social media doesn't mean they're wise enough to refrain from saying stupid sh!t...

 

[1vol8]

More experienced at what? Social media? Just because one knows how to use social media doesn't mean they're wise enough to refrain from saying stupid sh!t...

I agree but we all are wise enough to understand that everyone will see what we say. That’s my point.

 

[Border Vol]

Great way to start off at Tennessee he sounds like a real head case. I wont be shocked if when all is said and done he transfers somewhere else.

 

[davethevol]

I agree but we all are wise enough to understand that everyone will see what we say. That’s my point.

Yep. He knows he has an audience and that anything he says will get noticed. He may not be a bad kid, but at the very least he’s incredibly immature to the point you have to question whether or not he should be part of a team.

 

[m1al]

I agree but we all are wise enough to understand that everyone will see what we say. That’s my point.

My point is that an awful lot of young people (teens/late teens/early 20s) don't think much past the end of their own nose. I do have a little experience with this having helped raise five kids into and thru this age range.....

 

[1vol8]

Yep. He knows he has an audience and that anything he says will get noticed. He may not be a bad kid, but at the very least he’s incredibly immature to the point you have to question whether or not he should be part of a team.

I wanted to believe that he was just in the wrong place at the wrong time with the burglary thing but by saying “come “thug” with me” before ever being released on suspension for such a “thuggish” act? Come on man! Kinda sends a message (implied or otherwise) that he wants to bring people (teammates?) with him.

Again. Idk if the Instagram post is even real because I haven’t seen it myself but once again, where there’s smoke there’s fire and he’s definitely drawn attention to himself in the recent past.

 

[1vol8]

My point is that an awful lot of young people (teens/late teens/early 20s) don't think much past the end of their own nose. I do have a little experience with this having helped raise five kids into and thru this age range.....

I understand your point. I just think he’s coherent enough to understand what he’s doing before hitting “send”. He’s in a spotlight unlike any of us and I’m sure he’s been talked to several times about said spotlight.

 

[m1al]

I understand your point. I just think he’s coherent enough to understand what he’s doing before hitting “send”

If he thinks about it for more than five whole seconds, maybe.. One thing that's not in doubt, he's old enough to suffer the consequences of his actions...

It's a shame the human brain can't instantly mature and "wise up" the day it's considered an adult..

 

[1vol8]

If he thinks about it for more than five whole seconds, maybe.. One thing that's not in doubt, he's old enough to suffer the consequences of his actions...

It's a shame the human brain can't instantly mature and "wise up" the day it's considered an adult..

But every athlete at every school at every position is his same age when they got to this point and very few dig themselves into this kind of hole.

 

[m1al]

But every athlete at every school at every position is his same age when they got to this point and very few dig themselves into this kind of hole.

That's where parenting and good roll models enter the picture...... Hopefully..

 

[1vol8]

That's where parenting and good roll models enter the picture...... Hopefully..

It’s a shame when you think about how many good athletes absolutely RUIN their careers that we never heard of due to immaturity

 

[Experiment626]

My point is that an awful lot of young people (teens/late teens/early 20s) don't think much past the end of their own nose. I do have a little experience with this having helped raise five kids into and thru this age range.....

I would counter that the quarterback and leader of our team should be expected to be better than that "awful lot".

 

[m1al]

I would counter that the quarterback and leader of our team should be expected to be better than that "awful lot".

Never said they shouldn't be. Physical talent is easy to spot, mental talent and character, not so much... If recruiting were easy, everyone could do it....

 

[TNnative]

If you're Captain obvious, you should recognize a bit of sarcasm in my statement.

Oh, excuse me. i thought that was disgust.

 

[SayUWantAreVOLution]

I understand your point. I just think he’s coherent enough to understand what he’s doing before hitting “send”. He’s in a spotlight unlike any of us and I’m sure he’s been talked to several times about said spotlight.

After the bday thing, you'd think that someone, even Willis and French..... who've kept mouse quiet through all of this, would have given him the word: "Keep your da*n mouth shut! Don't be an idiot. Chill and we'll make it through this."

I get he's frustrated but after the first social media outburst, he's either not getting good advice or he's not listening to good advice. I'm afraid it's the latter.

 

[Volador]

We need to bring back capital punishment for football players gone awry.

 

[m1al]

We need to bring back capital punishment for football players gone awry.

 

[TheVolsFrog]

When you put things on social media it’s for the masses to see. Which makes even more concerning because it was a calculated decision

He's a QB that wants to be the starter. QB's are the face and leader of the team.
Everything you say and do shines a certain light on your team.
If he wants the job, he's going to have to smarten up.
At this point he shouldn't have been posting anything other than an apology from the incident and remained quiet until he's back in pads and practicing.

 

[davethevol]

He's a QB that wants to be the starter. QB's are the face and leader of the team.
Everything you say and do shines a certain light on your team.
If he wants the job, he's going to have to smarten up.
At this point he shouldn't have been posting anything other than an apology from the incident and remained quiet until he's back in pads and practicing.

So he’s still not back? I thought Jimmy Hyams claimed he was.

 

[TheVolsFrog]

So he’s still not back? I thought Jimmy Hyams claimed he was.

If he is. I sure haven't seen any video on him or practice comments

 

[A.J.]

I know he’s young and will hopefully show better judgement and Learn from his mistakes before it’s too late, but his off field behavior/attitude reminds me of Johnny Manziel. He had loads of talent, but you could see lots of red flags with his behavior/immaturity in different tweets and Off field incidents, and it finally caught up with him and derailed his career.

 

[1vol8]

He's a QB that wants to be the starter. QB's are the face and leader of the team.
Everything you say and do shines a certain light on your team.
If he wants the job, he's going to have to smarten up.
At this point he shouldn't have been posting anything other than an apology from the incident and remained quiet until he's back in pads and practicing.

The fact that he didn’t do just that either says he’s not too smart or just doesn’t care. I’m going with the latter because I’m sure he’s been told that numerous times as a qb. He lives in a bubble now and most kids in his position understand that.

 

[VolFanNC09]

Is there any news on when he will be reinstated?

 

[sona]

He seems like an entitled brat to me. Thought the same watching his HS clips.

 

[1vol8]

He seems like an entitled brat to me. Thought the same watching his HS clips.

Am I the only only one that remembers an interview he did after one of his games where he was tooting his own horn and it sparked a debate whether he was cocky or confident?