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This is what we are seeing today in CFB
Its what it has become, even at Tennessee
The win at all costs is what happens when CFB became what it it is. A huge money making extravaganza, brought on by big T.V. contracts and pressure of the fans to always be the best
This pressure has made coaches take risks with players that normally they would not touch with a 10 ft poll. Players that have character flaws, bad grades, criminal backgrounds, etc. They take these risks because they are talented football players, but not normally solid character individuals.
Coaches know that the pressure to win from fans, alumni, and administrators means that if they dont take chances with these players, they likely wont be around long
But there is the catch 22.
Once these players dont pan out, the fans turn on the coaches. They begin to blame them for taking the risk or second guessing decisions of suspensions or dismissals of these players.
You can take a bird out of the flock, but it will always be a bird.
We have helped create this syndrome. The looking over our shoulder and dismissing things because they are talented and can win us some games. It begins before the time they get to JV in High School. Problem overlooked because they run fast and can catch a ball
Until CFB coaches quit recruiting players with issues, this will continue to happen
Might as well get use to it. The game is too big and the reward too great. You take the chance and hope that they behave for 4 years.
Its what it has become, even at Tennessee
The win at all costs is what happens when CFB became what it it is. A huge money making extravaganza, brought on by big T.V. contracts and pressure of the fans to always be the best
This pressure has made coaches take risks with players that normally they would not touch with a 10 ft poll. Players that have character flaws, bad grades, criminal backgrounds, etc. They take these risks because they are talented football players, but not normally solid character individuals.
Coaches know that the pressure to win from fans, alumni, and administrators means that if they dont take chances with these players, they likely wont be around long
But there is the catch 22.
Once these players dont pan out, the fans turn on the coaches. They begin to blame them for taking the risk or second guessing decisions of suspensions or dismissals of these players.
You can take a bird out of the flock, but it will always be a bird.
We have helped create this syndrome. The looking over our shoulder and dismissing things because they are talented and can win us some games. It begins before the time they get to JV in High School. Problem overlooked because they run fast and can catch a ball
Until CFB coaches quit recruiting players with issues, this will continue to happen
Might as well get use to it. The game is too big and the reward too great. You take the chance and hope that they behave for 4 years.
