Appreciate the Manning attitude

[18IsTheMan]

Gotta say, with some of the commitment nonsense going on, I gotta tip my hat to the Mannings for keeping things low key. Whether justified or not, Arch Manning is one of the most hyped, high profile and followed football recruits in decades. But, on his side of things, he kept his recruitment incredibly low key. No suspense. No grand reveal. No tweets to drop his top 5 or top 3. On the other hand, you've got much lower ranked recruits, even 3* who want to turn it into a circus. Manning could have made his recruitment one of the grandest spectacles of all time, and probably made some money in the process. Took his visits. Made his commitment. Moved on.

 

[West Ashley Gamecock]

The Mannings are a class act!

 

[Harvard Gamecock]

The Mannings are accustomed to being in the spotlight, it is probably second nature. They did not need the extra attention, they already have it.
For many of these kids coming out of HS, this is most likely the only time in their in life, outside of family and friends that anyone has made that big a deal about one of the their decisions. Granted some go over the top, but were talking about 17-18 year olds.

 

[18IsTheMan]

The Mannings are accustomed to being in the spotlight, it is probably second nature. They did not need the extra attention, they already have it.
For many of these kids coming out of HS, this is most likely the only time in their in life, outside of family and friends that anyone has made that big a deal about one of the their decisions. Granted some go over the top, but were talking about 17-18 year olds.

It is true,. and I don't mind kids having fun with the process. But some get carried away with trying to build drama (shocking the world!), committing and then decommitting, making cryptic statements and tweets etc. I'm just old fashioned, I guess. I appreciate the "get your information, make your decision and move on" approach.

 

[Maccmaine12]

Gotta say, with some of the commitment nonsense going on, I gotta tip my hat to the Mannings for keeping things low key. Whether justified or not, Arch Manning is one of the most hyped, high profile and followed football recruits in decades. But, on his side of things, he kept his recruitment incredibly low key. No suspense. No grand reveal. No tweets to drop his top 5 or top 3. On the other hand, you've got much lower ranked recruits, even 3* who want to turn it into a circus. Manning could have made his recruitment one of the grandest spectacles of all time, and probably made some money in the process. Took his visits. Made his commitment. Moved on.

I mean I tend to appreciate both approaches when it comes to recruitments. At the end of the day they’re kids and being recruited is special no matter if you’re a 5 star or 0 star. I don’t agree with the decommiting 3 times though. I can’t forget about Arden Key..

 

[Dr. Curmudgeon 2.0]

There was once a time when being recruited by a big D1 university meant something. Now it seems to say the university is lucky to have me. Which is an entitlement, not appreciation.

 

[Americanbulldog]

Gotta say, with some of the commitment nonsense going on, I gotta tip my hat to the Mannings for keeping things low key. Whether justified or not, Arch Manning is one of the most hyped, high profile and followed football recruits in decades. But, on his side of things, he kept his recruitment incredibly low key. No suspense. No grand reveal. No tweets to drop his top 5 or top 3. On the other hand, you've got much lower ranked recruits, even 3* who want to turn it into a circus. Manning could have made his recruitment one of the grandest spectacles of all time, and probably made some money in the process. Took his visits. Made his commitment. Moved on.

Shouldn’t be a shock, you also see this in society….. some go to work and do what they need to do and have a good life. Some choose the me first attitude then flame out over a short period….. then to all of our amusement wonder why…. It’s not really hard to figure out

 

[Americanbulldog]

I mean I tend to appreciate both approaches when it comes to recruitments. At the end of the day they’re kids and being recruited is special no matter if you’re a 5 star or 0 star. I don’t agree with the decommiting 3 times though. I can’t forget about Arden Key..

Just a question….at what age does a “kid” become an adult????

 

[Americanbulldog]

The Mannings are accustomed to being in the spotlight, it is probably second nature. They did not need the extra attention, they already have it.
For many of these kids coming out of HS, this is most likely the only time in their in life, outside of family and friends that anyone has made that big a deal about one of the their decisions. Granted some go over the top, but were talking about 17-18 year olds.

At what age does a “kid” become an adult. Just wanting to see what some of you really think

 

[princebombs]

He's also set for life regardless of where he goes.. he doesn't need hype. You are comparing his abnormal existence to a kid from a lower economic situation trying to get exposure and hype to set his family up and himself. This is a dumb post. yeah, congrats for being born into money and not having to "hype" yourself.

 

[Cocky99]

Pretty much anyone who keeps up with recruiting we’re following closely. It was all over social media, heck even mine where I try to only let Gamecock stuff filter in. He didn’t need to run around doing cute little teasers.

 

[HillsToSea]

At what age does a “kid” become an adult. Just wanting to see what some of you really think

How many roads must a man walk down before you call him a man. Age old question that every male has wondered.

 

[Harvard Gamecock]

At what age does a “kid” become an adult. Just wanting to see what some of you really think

I know some adults who have yet to become an adult.

 

[Americanbulldog]

I know some adults who have yet to become an adult.

Witty…. Yet you didn’t answer my question.

 

[Dr. Curmudgeon 2.0]

At what age does a “kid” become an adult. Just wanting to see what some of you really think

Myself, it was years after I turned 21 that I was really a man. I was physically imposing but mentally I was very immature and irresponsible.

 

[HillsToSea]

I know some adults who have yet to become an adult.

Do- I- know what you mean and then some. To accurately analyze myself, I have to say that I fall short at times. I guess the key is to have the ability and willingness to recognize and do better

 

[Harvard Gamecock]

Witty…. Yet you didn’t answer my question.

In fact I did.
There is no definitive answer.

 

[Maccmaine12]

Just a question….at what age does a “kid” become an adult????

These kids are 15-18 going through a once and a life time process.

 

[18IsTheMan]

At what age does a “kid” become an adult. Just wanting to see what some of you really think

The age gets older and older. Go back 100 years, and by your midteens, if not earlier, were expected to be an adult. Now we've got "kids" in their mid-20s and into their 30s who are still looking for themselves and trying to grow up.

 

[Americanbulldog]

He's also set for life regardless of where he goes.. he doesn't need hype. You are comparing his abnormal existence to a kid from a lower economic situation trying to get exposure and hype to set his family up and himself. This is a dumb post. yeah, congrats for being born into money and not having to "hype" yourself.

Yeah, the me first attitudes always gets you ahead.

In fact I did.
There is no definitive answer.

so Is it ok we stop calling these young men kids.

The age gets older and older. Go back 100 years, and by your midteens, if not earlier, were expected to be an adult. Now we've got "kids" in their mid-20s and into their 30s who are still looking for themselves and trying to grow up.

and yet I personally know 50 ye olds who
never grew up. And on the other end of the spectrum I’ve talked to youngsters who were wise beyond their yes. I really hate calling young men kids….. almost disrespectful

 

[Harvard Gamecock]

Yeah, the me first attitudes always gets you ahead.

so Is it ok we stop calling these young men kids.

and yet I personally know 50 ye olds who
never grew up. And on the other end of the spectrum I’ve talked to youngsters who were wise beyond their yes. I really hate calling young men kids….. almost disrespectful

A grand total of 25 posts, and you decide to be argumentative with 3 posters at the same time.
SMH.

Yes, almost disrespectful.

 

[Americanbulldog]

These kids are 15-18 going through a once and a life time process.

So I guess 19 you would consider them an adult and not a kid????

 

[Americanbulldog]

A grand total of 25 posts, and you decide to be argumentative with 3 posters at the same time.
SMH.

Yes, almost disrespectful.

So now o have to have to have “x” amount of posts to have an opinion?

 

[Americanbulldog]

A grand total of 25 posts, and you decide to be argumentative with 3 posters at the same time.
SMH.

Yes, almost disrespectful.

Argumentative over asking what one can consider an adult? Wow I’m sure you are a real joy to be around at the house.

 

[Maccmaine12]

So I guess 19 you would consider them an adult and not a kid????

No. I’m saying the kids are 15-18 when they’re making their college decisions.

 

[Harvard Gamecock]

Argumentative over asking what one can consider an adult? Wow I’m sure you are a real joy to be around at the house.

 

[Americanbulldog]

Argumentative over asking what one can consider an adult? Wow I’m sure you are a real joy to be around at the hous

Pretty much… lol