(12-19-2016 10:06 PM)MemphisFan95 Wrote:  

(12-19-2016 10:00 PM)tiger1016 Wrote:  

(12-19-2016 09:56 PM)fsquid Wrote:  Stanford's running back isn't playing


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Running back?

its a joke Stanford's starting RB announced that he is not playing in their bowl game because he is afraid he might get hurt

Wow. I missed this storyline.

Sounds like he's in the wrong sport. Maybe the school asks for reimbursement of the cost of tuition?

(12-19-2016 11:10 PM)btiger Wrote:  

(12-19-2016 10:57 PM)MemphisFan95 Wrote:  

(12-19-2016 10:24 PM)btiger Wrote:  

(12-19-2016 10:06 PM)MemphisFan95 Wrote:  

(12-19-2016 10:00 PM)tiger1016 Wrote:  Running back?

its a joke Stanford's starting RB announced that he is not playing in their bowl game because he is afraid he might get hurt

its a meaningless bowl game. kid is gonna be a first round pick.....as long as he is healthy.

just a business decision

thats cool doesn't change anything about my statement though

if it was your kid what would you advise him to do?

Men gotta make their own decisions. Fans can still fire away. If he doesn't have the competitive heart to finish his college career putting it all out there, he's a loser. Cash the check. Still doesn't change the loser mindset.

Afraid of getting hurt? And he chose football running back as his career track?

It would be difficult to live with oneself... in many ways, not to mention it's a major slap in the face to the rest of your team.

I would not make that decision for my kid or force it on him. I can only imagine how the kid would throw it back in my face, at a later date. lol.

(12-20-2016 01:42 PM)Tiger87 Wrote:  

(12-19-2016 11:10 PM)btiger Wrote:  

(12-19-2016 10:57 PM)MemphisFan95 Wrote:  

(12-19-2016 10:24 PM)btiger Wrote:  

(12-19-2016 10:06 PM)MemphisFan95 Wrote:  its a joke Stanford's starting RB announced that he is not playing in their bowl game because he is afraid he might get hurt

its a meaningless bowl game. kid is gonna be a first round pick.....as long as he is healthy.

just a business decision

thats cool doesn't change anything about my statement though

if it was your kid what would you advise him to do?

Men gotta make their own decisions. Fans can still fire away. If he doesn't have the competitive heart to finish his college career putting it all out there, he's a loser. Cash the check. Still doesn't change the loser mindset.

Afraid of getting hurt? And he chose football running back as his career track?

(12-20-2016 02:01 PM)snowtiger Wrote:  It would be difficult to live with oneself... in many ways, not to mention it's a major slap in the face to the rest of your team.

I would not make that decision for my kid or force it on him. I can only imagine how the kid would throw it back in my face, at a later date. lol.

the rest of the "team" is not gonna be responsible for his financial well-being if he blows a knee in a meaningless bowl game.

in this case his coach and his teammates are strongly supporting his decision.

(12-20-2016 01:42 PM)Tiger87 Wrote:  

(12-19-2016 11:10 PM)btiger Wrote:  

(12-19-2016 10:57 PM)MemphisFan95 Wrote:  

(12-19-2016 10:24 PM)btiger Wrote:  

(12-19-2016 10:06 PM)MemphisFan95 Wrote:  its a joke Stanford's starting RB announced that he is not playing in their bowl game because he is afraid he might get hurt

its a meaningless bowl game. kid is gonna be a first round pick.....as long as he is healthy.

just a business decision

thats cool doesn't change anything about my statement though

if it was your kid what would you advise him to do?

Men gotta make their own decisions. Fans can still fire away. If he doesn't have the competitive heart to finish his college career putting it all out there, he's a loser. Cash the check. Still doesn't change the loser mindset.

Afraid of getting hurt? And he chose football running back as his career track?

I can see your side, you have to finish what you started and not desert your teammates...

But the other side is the college/coach he is playing for doesn't give a damn about him so he should ensure his future.

Neither is right or wrong they are the ones who have to live with it.

(12-20-2016 02:10 PM)btiger Wrote:  

(12-20-2016 02:01 PM)snowtiger Wrote:  It would be difficult to live with oneself... in many ways, not to mention it's a major slap in the face to the rest of your team.

I would not make that decision for my kid or force it on him. I can only imagine how the kid would throw it back in my face, at a later date. lol.

the rest of the "team" is not gonna be responsible for his financial well-being if he blows a knee in a meaningless bowl game.

in this case his coach and his teammates are strongly supporting his decision.

It is his decision. Having no real experience as a parent of a player or a player, I cannot put myself in his position.

I only know it would be very difficult for me to watch my team. lol

on another note...

I'm so glad that Stanford's as$ got stomped
I'm so glad that Stanford's as$ got stomped
I'm so glad that Stanford's as$ got stomped
Singing glory Hallelujah WOOOOOOOOO!
I'm so glad.

(12-20-2016 01:42 PM)Tiger87 Wrote:  

(12-19-2016 11:10 PM)btiger Wrote:  

(12-19-2016 10:57 PM)MemphisFan95 Wrote:  

(12-19-2016 10:24 PM)btiger Wrote:  

(12-19-2016 10:06 PM)MemphisFan95 Wrote:  its a joke Stanford's starting RB announced that he is not playing in their bowl game because he is afraid he might get hurt

its a meaningless bowl game. kid is gonna be a first round pick.....as long as he is healthy.

just a business decision

thats cool doesn't change anything about my statement though

if it was your kid what would you advise him to do?

Men gotta make their own decisions. Fans can still fire away. If he doesn't have the competitive heart to finish his college career putting it all out there, he's a loser. Cash the check. Still doesn't change the loser mindset.

Afraid of getting hurt? And he chose football running back as his career track?

doesn't one go to college to prepare for ones career? Playing in the Sun Bowl prepares him how especially since he's played hurt all year.

Boom.

If he is a competitive team player, one that gives a flip about FB, will it not bother him to sit and watch... just wonderin.

I know. I know. During the game, he gets to watch from a plush villa, stocked with blow and hookers! None of the D2 or D1 stuff...I'm talking pro here.

Don't mind me. I've got game jitters....Truth is I don't have a dog in this fight, or a knee either for that matter.

(12-20-2016 02:10 PM)btiger Wrote:  

(12-20-2016 02:01 PM)snowtiger Wrote:  It would be difficult to live with oneself... in many ways, not to mention it's a major slap in the face to the rest of your team.

I would not make that decision for my kid or force it on him. I can only imagine how the kid would throw it back in my face, at a later date. lol.

the rest of the "team" is not gonna be responsible for his financial well-being if he blows a knee in a meaningless bowl game.

in this case his coach and his teammates are strongly supporting his decision.

This. If it was the Rose Bowl or the CFP, then sure.

But it's the Sun Bowl and a 'down' year for Stanford.

Won't be surprised to see a lot of young guys getting bowl practice reps and playing time in order to prepare for next year in this case.

(12-20-2016 03:39 PM)HoopDreams Wrote:  

(12-20-2016 02:10 PM)btiger Wrote:  

(12-20-2016 02:01 PM)snowtiger Wrote:  It would be difficult to live with oneself... in many ways, not to mention it's a major slap in the face to the rest of your team.

I would not make that decision for my kid or force it on him. I can only imagine how the kid would throw it back in my face, at a later date. lol.

the rest of the "team" is not gonna be responsible for his financial well-being if he blows a knee in a meaningless bowl game.

in this case his coach and his teammates are strongly supporting his decision.

This. If it was the Rose Bowl or the CFP, then sure.

But it's the Sun Bowl and a 'down' year for Stanford.

Won't be surprised to see a lot of young guys getting bowl practice reps and playing time in order to prepare for next year in this case.

So his word as a man and obligation to team are meaningless. What happens in the pros if he decides to call it quits late in season if his team is out of playoffs. They are meaningless games also.

Integrity mean nothing these days.

(12-19-2016 09:40 PM)presskh Wrote:  Not directly TR but good for our conference. 46-13 late in the 1st half.

You guys do realize this started out as a BB topic, not FB?

(12-19-2016 10:06 PM)MemphisFan95 Wrote:  

(12-19-2016 10:00 PM)tiger1016 Wrote:  

(12-19-2016 09:56 PM)fsquid Wrote:  Stanford's running back isn't playing


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Running back?

its a joke Stanford's starting RB announced that he is not playing in their bowl game because he is afraid he might get hurt

he might now , probably a bunch of lineman wanting to kick his ass

(12-20-2016 03:58 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  

(12-20-2016 03:39 PM)HoopDreams Wrote:  

(12-20-2016 02:10 PM)btiger Wrote:  

(12-20-2016 02:01 PM)snowtiger Wrote:  It would be difficult to live with oneself... in many ways, not to mention it's a major slap in the face to the rest of your team.

I would not make that decision for my kid or force it on him. I can only imagine how the kid would throw it back in my face, at a later date. lol.

the rest of the "team" is not gonna be responsible for his financial well-being if he blows a knee in a meaningless bowl game.

in this case his coach and his teammates are strongly supporting his decision.

This. If it was the Rose Bowl or the CFP, then sure.

But it's the Sun Bowl and a 'down' year for Stanford.

Won't be surprised to see a lot of young guys getting bowl practice reps and playing time in order to prepare for next year in this case.

So his word as a man and obligation to team are meaningless. What happens in the pros if he decides to call it quits late in season if his team is out of playoffs. They are meaningless games also.

Integrity mean nothing these days.

It's not always cut and dry.

He isn't making the big paycheck yet - once he is, then it's a job and NFL contracts aren't guaranteed. If he decides to sit out a meaningless late season game, the team can always cut him.

Let me know if Standford coach and players vote for him not to be with the team during bowl prep.

(12-20-2016 03:58 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  

(12-20-2016 03:39 PM)HoopDreams Wrote:  

(12-20-2016 02:10 PM)btiger Wrote:  

(12-20-2016 02:01 PM)snowtiger Wrote:  It would be difficult to live with oneself... in many ways, not to mention it's a major slap in the face to the rest of your team.

I would not make that decision for my kid or force it on him. I can only imagine how the kid would throw it back in my face, at a later date. lol.

the rest of the "team" is not gonna be responsible for his financial well-being if he blows a knee in a meaningless bowl game.

in this case his coach and his teammates are strongly supporting his decision.

This. If it was the Rose Bowl or the CFP, then sure.

But it's the Sun Bowl and a 'down' year for Stanford.

Won't be surprised to see a lot of young guys getting bowl practice reps and playing time in order to prepare for next year in this case.

So his word as a man and obligation to team are meaningless. What happens in the pros if he decides to call it quits late in season if his team is out of playoffs. They are meaningless games also.

Integrity mean nothing these days.

its all about the money

True...It's pretty much never cut and dried.
Each 'big' decision is best made at the time and place by the people who have the most to gain or lose.

Thinking what he should do, or what we would do, is just the stuff that forums are made of. lol

If Memphis made it to the NIT after a few years of NCAA appearances and we had a probable draft pick that decided to sit out, I'd have no problem with it.

If one scout comes back and tells Dedric he's a late first round guarantee and the Tigers are playing Shtthole State in the NIT/CBI, then I would not care if he sat out.

(12-20-2016 04:17 PM)btiger Wrote:  

(12-20-2016 03:58 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  

(12-20-2016 03:39 PM)HoopDreams Wrote:  

(12-20-2016 02:10 PM)btiger Wrote:  

(12-20-2016 02:01 PM)snowtiger Wrote:  It would be difficult to live with oneself... in many ways, not to mention it's a major slap in the face to the rest of your team.

I would not make that decision for my kid or force it on him. I can only imagine how the kid would throw it back in my face, at a later date. lol.

the rest of the "team" is not gonna be responsible for his financial well-being if he blows a knee in a meaningless bowl game.

in this case his coach and his teammates are strongly supporting his decision.

This. If it was the Rose Bowl or the CFP, then sure.

But it's the Sun Bowl and a 'down' year for Stanford.

Won't be surprised to see a lot of young guys getting bowl practice reps and playing time in order to prepare for next year in this case.

So his word as a man and obligation to team are meaningless. What happens in the pros if he decides to call it quits late in season if his team is out of playoffs. They are meaningless games also.

Integrity mean nothing these days.

its all about the money

Just ask Hugh.