Of course things can change.
But there is no such thing as "60% committed."
Now it's fair to say that "'Bama is presently my favourite."
OT: Alabama commit's statement on being committed will either make you laugh or cry...or both
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But there is no such thing as "60% committed."
Now it's fair to say that "'Bama is presently my favourite."
Yeah, I'm not sure what's so hard to understand about this. Commitment is 100%. It doesn't mean something won't happen later to change your mind (e.g. coach being fired), but at that moment in time, a commitment is 100%.
There is no such thing as a partial commitment, as you correctly note. Nobody's saying the kid doesn't have the right to change his mind. We are saying he's a moron for saying he's 60% committed. I HOPE he's going to college for the education.
I don’t think so because saying you’re one hundred percent gives off the persona that you will not entertain further offers. That’s not the case until the LOI is signed. Which is why I have been saying drop signing day all together and let them sign a LOI when they want after a certain age.
The word "committed" implies 100% (definition: obligation that restricts freedom of action). Now, obviously, we all know that kids who verbally commit today aren't actually committed in many cases. But, by definition of the word, you can't be open to other options if you're committed. That's what makes the 60% committed statement comical.
I do agree, though, that kids should be able sign a LOI at any time and not have to wait for a signing day. I'd say starting junior year in high school (maybe senior), they should be able to sign LOI whenever they want and can be released if their head coach or position coach is fired. I think NSD is fun (and stressful) but letting kids sign LOIs early takes immense pressure off everyone involved and simplifies things.
Just holding a spot like a reservation.
Alabama Recruit Makes Mind-Boggling Comment About Not Being Fully Committed
Nick Saban isn't going to be too pleased with a recent comment from Alabama commit Perry Thompson. He said he's only 60% committed.www.outkick.com
Right because he was probably told if he didn’t commit player x could take his spot if he committed first. I would do the same.
Poor young man does not know what the term committed means. Sad!
Alabama Recruit Makes Mind-Boggling Comment About Not Being Fully Committed
Nick Saban isn't going to be too pleased with a recent comment from Alabama commit Perry Thompson. He said he's only 60% committed.
In this situation we can agree to disagree. I can separate the word and definition of commitment and it’s values from the thing in college football we call a “commitment”. They are not the same. Some coach somewhere labeled it that. That’s not what it is.
Actually, we do agree that they are misusing the term "commitment." You are just more tolerant of the misuse. And given the civil nature of your response, we can shake hands and are good with each other.
Funny how this was never a big issue until lately …..and now People use the “college can pull the scholarship“ line which is technically true to justify about any actions by athletes. But most all colleges dont do it bc it would look bad to other recruits and your program would suffer. Sometimes scholarships got pulled whrn violations occurred but if a player was working and making progress, they didn’t get pulled hardly ever. (And pulling a schollie is not the same as encouraging someone to look elsewhere).
I used to believe there is no such thing as 60% commitment…….but sadly we live in a world where teenagers can claim they are a cat, and schools are abiding by that. I know a school which had to put no cat tails or ears were allowed in the dress code. Yet if a student answers questions with a meow, or eats their lunch putting their plate or bowl on the floor and lapping the food…..nothing is to be done.
But what do we expect from a society that allows grown men claiming they identify as a woman to walk into and shower with young girls (and vilify the young girl for complaining). We used to call them pedophiles.
So I guess 60% commitment sound rationale to some people
No. What that means is "At this point, I'm 60% leaning towards xxx."I used to believe there is no such thing as 60% commitment…….but sadly we live in a world where teenagers can claim they are a cat, and schools are abiding by that. I know a school which had to put no cat tails or ears were allowed in the dress code. Yet if a student answers questions with a meow, or eats their lunch putting their plate or bowl on the floor and lapping the food…..nothing is to be done.
But what do we expect from a society that allows grown men claiming they identify as a woman to walk into and shower with young girls (and vilify the young girl for complaining). We used to call them pedophiles.
So I guess 60% commitment sound rationale to some people
Commitment means its 100% I'm going there, and am no longer visiting other schools.
I have no problem with the former. Just refrain from misuse of the word commitment.
I have no problem either. He can say anything he wants. So if you’re 60% sure you are going to commit there…say that.
A better (and truthful) phraseology is "at this point, there's a 60% chance I'm going there."