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What a pathetic situation for a kid who probably has almost no chance of playing pro football to be chasing a new school year after year rather than settling for a place and worrying about getting an education so that he can focus on his life's work.
What a pathetic situation for a kid who probably has almost no chance of playing pro football to be chasing a new school year after year rather than worrying about getting an education so that he can focus on his life's work.
Well, he probably could do that at Pitt, and also could've done it at PSU while being a member of a team that plays in a lot of big games in front of massive crowds. The pathetic part of it is bouncing from school to school year after year. I mean, he's already been at two schools and now is looking for a third, and he still has two years of eligibility left. Will he be looking at a fourth school next spring? I guess my main point is a player with his ability should be more concerned about enrolling in a school for its academics more than his status on a football team, because he's probably never going to be a pro qb at any level.He'll leave college with zero debt and a degree or 2. Why rush into the work force when he's got 2 years left?
Strange to call this pathetic.
Will he be looking at a fourth school next spring? I guess my main point is a player with his ability should be more concerned about enrolling in a school for its academics more than his status on a football team, because he's probably never going to be a pro qb at any level.
I don't disagree with you, but I just think that it's become a farsical situation. It also shows you how academics now play almost no role anymore, which is another sign that these players merely are de facto free agent independent contractors rather than students. It's obvious that most of these decisions are made with no thought about being an actual student. That's why I don't know why these football and basketball players even need to attend classes anymore.Maybe. It probably depends on where he goes and how it turns out.
99% of the players who go to college on scholarship won't ever be a pro. While I believe that they should ensure they leave with a useful degree, I don't see as how it matters if he chases playing time before his time expires. The market will dictate where he ends up.
It is hard to imagine a player like this can get a proper education. Having said that, I've always been on record as saying that 80% of the useful education I got in college was not in the classroom.I don't disagree with you. However, it just shows you how academics now play almost no role anymore, which is another sign that these players merely are de facto free agent independent contractors rather than students.
I learned more about the law in my summer Bar Exam review course and summer clerkships than I did in three years of law school, so I agree with you.It is hard to imagine a player like this can get a proper education. Having said that, I've always been on record as saying that 80% of the useful education I got in college was not in the classroom.
Pretty clear what happened. Christian now knows he isn't going to play in the NFL and knows he has to focus on his education. After a year living in the Oakland Sewer he knows he can't get a decent education there plus he has to fear for his life everyday due to the soaring crime rate. Thus, he wants to move to a decent school to complete his education.
Would he have been "processed" here at PSU to use an old but still applicable term. Stop doting over young adults.Well, he probably could do that at Pitt, and also could've done it at PSU while being a member of a team that plays in a lot of big games in front of massive crowds. The pathetic part of it is bouncing from school to school year after year. I mean, he's already been at two schools and now is looking for a third, and he still has two years of eligibility left. Will he be looking at a fourth school next spring? I guess my main point is a player with his ability should be more concerned about enrolling in a school for its academics more than his status on a football team, because he's probably never going to be a pro qb at any level.
Exactly. He wants to get real playing time somewhere before he gets on with his life’s work.If he can go somewhere else why not - it's his life and his choice. I wish him the best. NIL and the transfer portal has opened up a lot of opportunities for these kids so why not take advantage of it - he has the next 40 years to slave away like the rest of us so more power to him - I am envious.
I'm going to be 57 years old this August; I don't dote over 18 to 22 year olds. I just made a social commentary about the current state of the transitory nature of college football and how academics don't matter one bit to a lot of the players who play it, which I accepted a long time ago. That's why I have no problem with what schools like OSU do to achieve their success.Would he have been "processed" here at PSU to use an old but still applicable term. Stop doting over young adults.
I was listening to Ohio State's spring game on the radio and they interviewed Gene Smith, who is retiring this year as their Athletic Director. He said maybe in 2025, but definitely by 2026 season, the NCAAOK will have set academic qualifications to go in the portal and transfer. Did not give details just affirmed it is coming because the portal is destabilizing.I don't disagree with you, but I just think that it's become a farsical situation. It also shows you how academics now play almost no role anymore, which is another sign that these players merely are de facto free agent independent contractors rather than students. It's obvious that most of these decisions are made with no thought about being an actual student. That's why I don't know why these football and basketball players even need to attend classes anymore.
sounds like a great idea but without a CBA not sure how that will survive a court challenge.I was listening to Ohio State's spring game on the radio and they interviewed Gene Smith, who is returning this year as their Athletic Director. He said maybe in 2025, but definitely by 2026 season, the NCAAOK will have set academic qualifications to go in the portal and transfer. Did not give details just affirmed it is coming because the portal is destabilizing.
Sounds like they are going to try to implement something probably knowing there will be a legal challenge against them.sounds like a great idea but without a CBA not sure how that will survive a court challenge.
I would think Group of 5, MAC, or FCS.If he can't play at Pitt, it is time to move down a level of football.
Transferring to pitt is going down a level in football.If he can't play at Pitt, it is time to move down a level of football.
Needs to be realistic regarding his next stop.Well, he probably could do that at Pitt, and also could've done it at PSU while being a member of a team that plays in a lot of big games in front of massive crowds. The pathetic part of it is bouncing from school to school year after year. I mean, he's already been at two schools and now is looking for a third, and he still has two years of eligibility left. Will he be looking at a fourth school next spring? I guess my main point is a player with his ability should be more concerned about enrolling in a school for its academics more than his status on a football team, because he's probably never going to be a pro qb at any level.
You don't know if he is academically oriented or not. He wants to play football and after college still has a shot at the NFL or could go the Canadian league or the USFL. Just because he is transferring again does not mean he totally disregards academics. He is trying to get a degree but also maximize or optimize his football future.I don't disagree with you, but I just think that it's become a farsical situation. It also shows you how academics now play almost no role anymore, which is another sign that these players merely are de facto free agent independent contractors rather than students. It's obvious that most of these decisions are made with no thought about being an actual student. That's why I don't know why these football and basketball players even need to attend classes anymore.
I think he could be a very solid MAC level QB.I would think Group of 5, MAC, or FCS.
He looked pretty good the one game he got start for us against Rutgers.I think he could be a very solid MAC level QB.
True and he might be able to work his way into a starting role on a P5 team, but why not go where you know you will start?He looked pretty good the one game he got start for us against Rutgers.
IIRC we won the one game he started for PSU. We might have beat Iowa with him instead of Roberson. I'm confident we would have beat Illinois with him instead of a hobbled Clifford.
I don't recall, who has he ever beaten?IIRC we won the one game he started for PSU. We might have beat Iowa with him instead of Roberson. I'm confident we would have beat Illinois with him instead of a hobbled Clifford.
Best of luck to him.
I believe he started against RutgersI don't recall, who has he ever beaten?
Wish him the best of luck though.
He did. Also, he played fairly well when he began to start ganes at Pitt last season, but then his performance declined dramatically the more he played and eventually was replaced as the starter for their last game. He definitely would be a decent backup for a Power 5 school, but probably is not cut out to be a starter at that level.I believe he started against Rutgers
He's following his dream to play college ball. What's wrong with that ?Well, he probably could do that at Pitt, and also could've done it at PSU while being a member of a team that plays in a lot of big games in front of massive crowds. The pathetic part of it is bouncing from school to school year after year. I mean, he's already been at two schools and now is looking for a third, and he still has two years of eligibility left. Will he be looking at a fourth school next spring? I guess my main point is a player with his ability should be more concerned about enrolling in a school for its academics more than his status on a football team, because he's probably never going to be a pro qb at any level.
Nothing is wrong with that, and if that's what the individual wants to do, then good luck to him. It's just my opinion that it can reach an absurd state when an individual changes schools year after year after year, like JD Daniels did, who went from USC to UGA to WVU to Rice. I'm just surprised that he didn't play for two schools at once.He's following his dream to play college ball. What's wrong with that ?
ain't that the truth. Nice thing about BAR/BRI was that it was geared for you to learn the law, not hide the ball.I learned more about the law in my summer Bar Exam review course and summer clerkships than I did in three years of law school, so I agree with you.
I was listening to Ohio State's spring game on the radio and they interviewed Gene Smith, who is retiring this year as their Athletic Director. He said maybe in 2025, but definitely by 2026 season, the NCAAOK will have set academic qualifications to go in the portal and transfer. Did not give details just affirmed it is coming because the portal is destabilizing.
5-9 and 172 from Allen TX.
Now this guy is intriguing. I'm thinking Tinsley like vibes, which could be good.
I am surprised that there have not been more of the PSU WRs enter the portal.Now this guy is intriguing. I'm thinking Tinsley like vibes, which could be good.
I am surprised that there have not been more of the PSU WRs enter the portal.
What’s to stop a hot shot player that is getting a half million or more from telling the coach he will forgo his scholarship so the team can get extra players?Haven't seen it mentioned by the crew here, but on3 youtube show seems to think that the "NIL will cover scholarship money" idea is what's going to happen and that we don't necessarily have to cut guys to get to 85. They more or less expect guys to leave like Storm Duck did last year (a guy who didn't get the spot on the depth chart he expected) vs shedding young, unproductive players.
What’s to stop a hot shot player that is getting a half million or more from telling the coach he will forgo his scholarship so the team can get extra players?
Could see a wealthy team like A$M having an extra dozen or so top players