Urban Meyer on Fox
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In college football....
Although I think it's become very clear he wasn't exactly the problem in Jacksonville. Lawrence hasn't been good this year and lost to the horrible Broncos led by the even worse Russell Wilson.
But they go to Penn State to get to the NFL. Not all of them will but that's why they're going here. It's honestly on the kid to commit himself to the classroom and get a degree if he wants one. Same with every single 18 year old that goes off to college.
We don't have to agree--that's fine. But I think it's important to acknowledge in this era that the kids aren't looking for that--especially since they can get paid now.
Then we'll agree to disagree. I think you underestimate how many of these kids think they'll be playing on Sunday. It's also why the portal out. It's not to play in college--it's to get to the next level and they believe they're better than we are
Truthfully, the goal is to be Georgia or Bama or Ohio State where most get a shot at the next level
If you or I care about it enough, then those who hire will also have to care. Business 101: know what matters to your customers.
There's a long list of college athletes who are thankful for the leadership and life lessons provided by their coaches. Some of them have even said they respected the coaches for NOT being only about football. I think you're very out of touch regarding what kids are looking for. Furthermore, it shouldn't be solely up to the kids to decide. Sometimes, we grown-ups need to take charge.
Why did Ray Rice never play again? Or Colin Kaepernick? Because people only care about winning?
Kaepernick wasn't good and could have played if he was willing to take a paycut
Rice was washed up
Would you like a list of guys that have played again?
Urban's "only" 58--I'd give him a 10 year deal and call it a day
We've seen other guys take time off--it's meaningless to me
If he doesn't want to coach that's fine but I'd gladly take him for 2-3 years then he retire and go back to FOX
Rice was cut right when the video came out, the day after the first game of the season. But you think that was coincidence? You think that even without the video they would have cut him and nobody else would have signed him?
And why did Goodell publicly apologize for the short suspension of Rice? Because the public didn't care?
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It's not hand holding. It's mentorship. Of course I needed that. Most college kids do. If you had life all figured out at 17 years old, then congratulations. That's very unusual.
No it's handholding. And how many are 17 when they arrive on campus?
When I went to college I didn't need anyone to tell me to go to class or do my work. Nor should anyone. You're an adult at 18. Be an adult.
Again, these kids are coming here for school--it's just part of what they have to do.
It's not only about going to class or doing your work. It's also learning how to be a man. And don't forget that some of these kids come from troubled backgrounds without positive role models.
I don't believe that's a requirement of a head coach. You do. We just disagree.
