(09-05-2013 07:11 AM)ESE84 Wrote:  

(09-04-2013 09:11 PM)I45owl Wrote:  

(09-04-2013 08:32 PM)Houston Owl Wrote:  Here's my take on the JFF situation. A&M doesn't want him to talk to the media because he is really a jerk and, in their opinion, is not reflective of the values of the university, the athletic department or the football team. In addition, they try to distance themselves from his antics on the football field. They suspend a number of athletes and have a couple more ejected during the game.

One Aggie friend I talked to would be glad to trade out JFF for a couple of more losses for those reasons. His was also incredulous that people were so upset with his behavior this year because he did the exact same things last year and that's what they fell in live with...

The everyday Aggies I know are also cringing. I think they realize Manziel will be long gone after this semester, and they question the damage now happening to the Aggie honor.

Hey, you pays your money and you takes your choice.

I'll add that the Aggies in my extended family seem to worship the guy. I don't think there's a clear-cut position one way or the other among the Aggie alumn--, I mean, "former students."